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Episode

"David Chang"
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46:11
Published: Mon Nov 16 2020
Description

In this tasty episode of the pod, we bring in Mr. David Chang to have a seat at the table and indulge in a line of questioning by our gang of idiots. As one of the most important chefs and restaurateurs alive today (and he doesn't care), Dave educates the gents on food & the restaurant industry, being a dad, his early days as a golfer, and other juicy nugs. But most importantly: he's gonna' change Sean's life with the right way to make a tuna sandwich. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapters
The speaker goes on a rambling and unintelligible rant about a sexual predator who runs Nexium.
00:00 - 02:14 (02:14)
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Nexium
Summary

The speaker goes on a rambling and unintelligible rant about a sexual predator who runs Nexium.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The podcast host interviews a chef who started from scratch and built a successful career in the food industry, culminating in creating a popular TV show and documentary series about food.
02:14 - 04:14 (02:00)
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Chef, TV, Food
Summary

The podcast host interviews a chef who started from scratch and built a successful career in the food industry, culminating in creating a popular TV show and documentary series about food.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
Comedian Brian Posehn reminisces about his first visit to Momofuku restaurant in New York with friend David Cross, noting the impressive ambiance upon entry.
04:14 - 05:50 (01:35)
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Momofuku
Summary

Comedian Brian Posehn reminisces about his first visit to Momofuku restaurant in New York with friend David Cross, noting the impressive ambiance upon entry.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
In the past, opening a restaurant required a patronage system, meaning one had to know the chef to have their establishment created.
05:50 - 09:53 (04:02)
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Restaurant Industry
Summary

In the past, opening a restaurant required a patronage system, meaning one had to know the chef to have their establishment created. Today, the landscape has changed, and a more democratic approach to opening a restaurant has emerged.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this podcast, the host discusses how food complaints can be a nuisance for the restaurant industry and how often they are justified or unjustified.
09:53 - 13:06 (03:12)
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Restaurant Industry
Summary

In this podcast, the host discusses how food complaints can be a nuisance for the restaurant industry and how often they are justified or unjustified.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker talks about how Asian parents push their kids to participate in golf and how he recently got re-addicted to the sport after years of not playing seriously.
13:06 - 15:21 (02:15)
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Golf
Summary

The speaker talks about how Asian parents push their kids to participate in golf and how he recently got re-addicted to the sport after years of not playing seriously.

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"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker discusses his addictive personality and how it manifests in playing golf and winning club championships.
15:21 - 18:14 (02:52)
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Addiction
Summary

The speaker discusses his addictive personality and how it manifests in playing golf and winning club championships. He also talks about his experiences managing his family's restaurant business.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The guilt associated with eating something that tastes great but is not good for you can be overwhelming, especially as you get older.
18:14 - 22:24 (04:09)
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Diet and Health
Summary

The guilt associated with eating something that tastes great but is not good for you can be overwhelming, especially as you get older. People's dietary preferences may also vary depending on age and location.

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"David Chang"
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SmartLess
In this podcast episode, a chef discusses the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and suggests why the government didn't utilize restaurants to feed people.
22:24 - 26:44 (04:20)
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Food Industry
Summary

In this podcast episode, a chef discusses the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and suggests why the government didn't utilize restaurants to feed people. The host also asks the chef about their favorite foods, including what they would eat for a week straight.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speakers discuss their opinions on olive oil quality and food preparation techniques, with a brief interruption for an ad.
26:44 - 29:52 (03:08)
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Food Quality
Summary

The speakers discuss their opinions on olive oil quality and food preparation techniques, with a brief interruption for an ad.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker considers choosing the culinary profession over graduate school and is drawn to the idea of opening a restaurant.
29:52 - 33:30 (03:37)
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Career in Food
Summary

The speaker considers choosing the culinary profession over graduate school and is drawn to the idea of opening a restaurant. They admire how food connects people and shares personal stories of how food has connected them to their families and new families.

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"David Chang"
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SmartLess
The guest speaker discusses how everything in life is connected and how he has shifted his priorities towards wholesome and pure food and wanting to be a good father.
33:30 - 38:41 (05:10)
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Life Reflections
Summary

The guest speaker discusses how everything in life is connected and how he has shifted his priorities towards wholesome and pure food and wanting to be a good father.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this episode, the hosts discuss their culinary experiences and potential ventures outside of the culinary world, such as creating consumer goods.
38:41 - 42:11 (03:30)
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Culinary Arts
Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their culinary experiences and potential ventures outside of the culinary world, such as creating consumer goods.

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"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
David Sedaris talks about his new book "The Best of Me" and shares anecdotes about his life.
42:11 - 45:07 (02:56)
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David Sedaris
Summary

David Sedaris talks about his new book "The Best of Me" and shares anecdotes about his life. He also discusses his competitive nature and his disappointment about canceling his 21-city book tour due to the pandemic.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The host interviews a guest about their experience with fatherhood and the show Ugly Delicious, particularly referencing the struggle faced by the main character in season two, episode one.
45:07 - 47:17 (02:09)
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Fatherhood
Summary

The host interviews a guest about their experience with fatherhood and the show Ugly Delicious, particularly referencing the struggle faced by the main character in season two, episode one.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker reminisces about the traditional practice of sending letters to loved ones through the post office, and briefly discusses the alternative of taking an instant picture and posting it on Instagram instead.
47:17 - 48:03 (00:45)
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Letters
Summary

The speaker reminisces about the traditional practice of sending letters to loved ones through the post office, and briefly discusses the alternative of taking an instant picture and posting it on Instagram instead.

Episode
"David Chang"
Podcast
SmartLess