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This season, Recipe Club goes to the movies! Dave Chang, Chris Ying, and a cast of special guests scrutinize the culinary cameos you can’t get out of your head. They go deep on why these scenes stick with us, why they make us hungry, and what they get right (and wrong) about eating.
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Beloved chef Andy Hearnden (Andy Cooks) joins Chris to find out what happens when you let a bunch of kids eat whatever they want. In 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), it means a lot of candy. In 'Hook' (1991), it means turkey legs and colored goop. The boys discuss whether the movie version of Charlie Bucket is hungry enough, cook oxtail and cabbage soup, and share their most private food fantasies.Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain.Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.Host: Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RovzarProduction Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui, David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In honor of the NFL season's imminent return, we've brought the boys from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show (Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck) into the Recipe Club clubhouse to conduct our first ever Food Movie Fantasy Draft. Come for the rapid-fire selection of cinema's greatest chefs, restaurants, drinking scenes, and food-related quotes. Stay for a Sichuan chicken wing eating race, an impromptu shotgunning of IPAs, and the end of Chris Ying's oldest friendships. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Chris Thomas, David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we're eating in the car, on the car, and sort of near the car with the hilarious comedian and actor Sherry Cola. What's the best food to eat while driving? What's a diva cup? Is 'Footloose' a dance movie or a gritty social commentary? You'll find all the answers in this episode, plus an explanation for why Chris is only a wannabe Chinese person, and a recipe for road dogs from Dave Chang. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Hosts: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui, David Meyer Guest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's a Jedi in the Recipe Club clubhouse this week. Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob) is here with Chris and Dave to unpack every detail of the food and drinks in the 'Star Wars' universe. While the gang is petrified that the 'Star Wars' fan base will pounce on any mistake, there's no mistaking the deliciousness of this week's recipe. Inspired by 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' Chris bakes a meatloaf, then shaves it into a doner kebab. Dave says it's the best thing he's ever cooked. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Hosts: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui, David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Chang and Chris Ying rewatch 'The Founder' (2016). The McDonald's origin story sends them headfirst down a rabbit hole of self-examination. Are they artistic purists or capitalist pigs? Is it too late to change their ways? How many McDonald's cheeseburgers can two men eat in one podcast? Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Hosts: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui, David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warm Champagne. Ostrich steak Diane. Tales from Oktoberfest. This episode has it all. Chris welcomes comedian Jon Gabrus to the clubhouse to discuss bachelor parties, wine, and the movie 'Sideways.' And thanks to Ryan Bailey, one of the country's best sommeliers, the boys get to do it while drinking some fine wine. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Dave welcome Mallory Rubin to the clubhouse to discuss the burger scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Avengers,' and unpack the hold burgers have on American culture. Dave also serves his "greatest milkshake ever" while learning about Mallory's deeply impressive/troubling ice cream-eating habits. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RovzarProduction Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Chang tries to convince Chris Ying to watch his favorite food film of all time: 'The Taste of Things' (2023). Chris then tries to convince Dave that his favorite food movie is straight-up porn. They settle their debate over delicious bowls of pot-au-feu.Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RovzarProduction Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recipe Club heads to Paris to revisit ‘Ratatouille.' Justin shares insights from his Disney days. Eugene ranks rats. Chris finds an excellent recipe for Proust-inspired madeleines. We all question YouTubers who try re-creating the movie's signature dish.With Vrbo, what you book is what you get.Host: Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RovzarProduction Support: Donald LoBianco, Michael Delgado, Nikola Stanjevich, Micki Milosevic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David, Chris, and Amanda Dobbins crack into ginger and scallion crab while unpacking the family dinner table as the setting of important conversations in film—big news, bad news, and unspoken tension in 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Godfather Part II,' and 'The Joy Luck Club.'With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RozvarProduction Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is a sandwich where your true self comes out? David, Chris, and The Ringer's Craig Horlbeck chow down on an updated DIY hors d'oeuvres sandwich while debating which is the greatest sandwich on screen: The grilled cheese in 'Chef,' the late-night BLT with an egg in 'Spanglish,' or Rodney Dangerfield's buffet masterpiece in 'Back to School.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The humble slice has range. David and Chris make air-fryer pizza while arguing that how you eat your pizza reveals everything about you. They look at Tony Manero's 'Saturday Night Fever' swagger, the nervous food critic in 'Mystic Pizza,' and Philip Seymour Hoffman's slice-perfecting bit in 'Along Came Polly.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Actors Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan join Chris for a deep dive into iconic breakfast scenes from 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' 'Groundhog Day,' and 'Pretty Woman.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The humble potato: an unlikely movie star. Chef, author, and culinary extraordinaire Courtney McBroom joins Dave and Chris at the table in the clubhouse as they dig into the iconic potato scenes in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'The Martian,' and 'White Man's Burden.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Chang, Chris Ying, and The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sit down over steak and spaghetti to discuss some of the most emotionally loaded beef in film history: the "overcooked" steak in 'Raging Bull,' a life-changing meal in 'Moonstruck,' class warfare on a plate in 'Snowpiercer,' Miranda Priestly's steak order in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and more. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s a beautiful day for a picnic, so grab your basket and head to Recipe Club! Marc Johnson brought a royally tasty coronation chicken salad. Mandy Roberts put together a lovely fattoush salad. And Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette brought his delectable, homemade onboard Oreos. But no picnic is complete without a winner, so whose recipe is best? Take a seat on the blanket and find out! Host: Chris YingGuests: Marc Johnson, Mandy Roberts, Scott ClarkProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Open the trunk and start pregaming … it’s time for a Recipe Club tailgate. Pijja Palace owner Avish Naran brought some Texan Frito pies. Recipe Club returner Becky Joiner repped her hometown with some crab cakes. Darin Bresnitz, author and host of Snacky Tunes, brought pulled pork. Who needs to go to the game when we’ve got food like this at the tailgate? Which recipe is best, though? Pull up a foldable chair and find out. Host: Chris YingGuests: Avish Naran, Becky Joiner, Darin BresnitzProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spark up the grill and click those tongs, Recipe Club is having a backyard BBQ. Chef Joshua Skenes made homemade Pork Jerky. Chef Deborah Pak of Soban LA brought Korean BBQ Pork Ribs. Returning competitor Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought a Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Bowl. Which recipe was the best for grillmasters and grill lovers alike? Throw on an apron, take a listen, and find out! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Joshua Skenes, Justin Pichetrungsi, Deborah Pak Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is right here on Recipe Club! Mandy Roberts pulled up with Devils on Horseback. David Chang brought an Aguachile. And Tommy Brockert of LaSorted’s LA brought a Tortilla Española. Want to know which is the best happy hour recipe? Pull up a barstool and join us! Host: Chris YingGuests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy BrockertProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Time for a dinner party. With a sizable group coming over, we had our Recipe Club members bring some shareable dishes worth showing off, tasting, and debating. Ari Kolender brought a fishmonger’s pie. Alyse Whitney brought roasted chicken legs and double sesame noodles. Caitlin Cutler returned with her special Mom’s sausage ’n’ rapini mac ’n’ cheesy. Which dish won over our dinner guests? Come on in and find out. Host: Chris YingGuests: Ari Kolender, Alyse Whitney, and Caitlin CutlerProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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