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Dave's Poker Corner: How I Cashed In Two Las Vegas Poker Tournaments
In this poker update, David talks with @joyonapping about what it was like to enter and get "in the money" at the World Series of Poker Mystery Millions Bounty Tournament and the Wynn Summer Classic. PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen,goingto the "My Members...
David Chen Does Jury Duty: The Conclusion
A few weeks ago, I described my experience sitting on a jury in King County.In the weeks since, @joyonapping and I have followed the case to its conclusion. In this podcast episode, we discuss what happened at sentencing.(This episode was recorded a few weeks ago during the same session as this one)PATRONS: You can get...
Bonus Audio: Do You Have It In You To Make It Epic?
In this bonus audio, David chats with @Joyonapping about the following topics:DChen's birthday weekend00:06:30 - Seeing LCD Soundsystem live00:10:15 - A DChen Poker updateThe scale of timeBrad Owen loses hundreds of thousands of dollars00:35:30 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review00:47:30 - Furiosa SPOILERSNOTE: A futu...
New Bonus Podcast Series: Scott's Weight Loss Journey
Hey folks,David Chen here. For most of my life, I've been a big dude.I've tried dieting, working out, lifting weights. But nothing has been enough to lose weight and keep it off.A few years ago, the introduction of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro offered a new path. These tirzepatide/semaglutides seeme...
Bonus Audio: I'm the Zendaya of This Situation
In this chaotic bonus audio, David chats with @joyonapping about the following topics:A Dave's Poker Corner UpdateYouTube Video: Tesla gets destroyed at the Lodge Poker roomYouTube Video: My Gambling Addiction Ruined My LifeThe Fall GuyThe Summer Movie Wager Episode00:45:00 - [BREAK]David's recent conversations...
Bonus Audio: 'Challengers' Was Incredible
In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers' and why it was amazing. Note:Spoilers begin at around 10-15 mins in and there are clear warnings in the audio before we get to them.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen,goingto...
Dave on Dave: How to Blow Up a Podcast
Dave on Dave is an ongoing podcast series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In this episode, Dave Cho responds to our conversation about how to split a check at a restaurant. Then, the Daves have a...
Bonus Audio: Splitting the Check, Abigail, Ungentlemanly Warfare, Rebel Moon 2, Reducing Screen Time, Taylor Swift's Latest
In this piece of Patreon bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss the following topics:How do people split the check at restaurants these days?AbigailThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareRebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver(with Spoilers) Reducing screentime using Apple WatchThe Tortured Poets DepartmentPATRONS: You...
Bonus Audio: Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Soap Etiquette
In this piece of Patreon bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss what it was like to experience a solar eclipse with 100% totality in Indianapolis this week. Also: What is the proper etiquette when it comes to shared bars of shower soap? PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/da...
Bonus Audio: Cinematic Anesthesia
In this bonus audio, David has a wide-ranging (and occasionally gross) conversation with @joyonapping about topics such as:Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (and other movies in the MonsterVerse)Owning an electric vehicleUnfortunate bathroom habitsGoing to see the solar eclipse[Note: this episode contains graphic discuss...
Dave on Dave: Smothered in Dave
Dave on Dave is an ongoing podcast series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In this episode, the Daves check in on David Cho's startup venture, then talk about how hard it is to start a new pod...
Bonus Audio: Shrimp Jesus Is More Concerning Than Kate Middleton Truthers
In this Patreon-exclusive bonus audio, David chats with @joyonapping about a few updates including:The Verge's article about Tiktok and podcastsDabbling with podcast advertisingDoug Liman's Road House remakeA Poker UpdateThe conclusion to the Kate Middleton media sagaYou can learn more about Shrimp Jesus here. ...
Bonus Audio: The Kate Middleton Saga
In this Patreon bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss the speculation around what's happened with Kate Middleton and the media firestorm that has occurred this past week.Learn more about the situation in this interview with Ellie Hall.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com...
The 2024 Oscars Post-Show Hangout (Just The Audio)
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our post-Oscars live broadcast chat!Here's just the audio version for your podcast enjoyment. In this episode, we discuss: What we thought of the 2024 Oscars telecast Biggest surprises of the night Most emotional moments Movies we wish had gotten more recognitionThanks, as always,...
TONIGHT: Let's hang out after the Oscars and chat about them
Hey Patrons,Tonight after the Oscars, I'm planning to do a live hangout on my YouTube channel. I'll plan to start the live stream about 10-15 minutes after the Oscars ceremony ends.If all goes according to plan, the live stream should be available here:https://youtube.com/live/3ZZpnh-mJwU?feature=share(If somet...
David Chen Does Jury Duty
Hey folks: David Chen here. I've been a bit quiet lately, both here and on a bunch of my social channels. There's a reason for that: For the past two weeks I've been doing jury duty in a case in King County (Seattle) that just concluded this week. It's been a pretty intense experience and I have not bee...
Dave on Dave: Maximize Minimal Reach
Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In this episode, the Daves discuss: Meal delivery service fees The time Piers Morgan went after DChen DChen's trip to Vegas A...
Movie Review: Madame Web
In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss their experience watching Madame Web. How does it compare with the other movies in Sony's Spider-Verse?PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the R...
Diary: It's a Blessing to Move Through Life
In this diary episode, David and @joyonapping discuss the following topics: A Chen household health update Thoughts on David's current poker game Lisa Frankenstein Slow Horses Seasons 1-3 (No Spoilers)PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membersh...
Bonus Audio: The Last 24 Hours in Taylor Swift News
In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss: Taylor's appearance at the Grammys The title of Taylor Swift's new album The tracklist of Taylor Swift's new album Thte potential brewing backlish to Taylor SwiftPATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going t...
Sundance Diary: The Dave of Record
In this Sundance Diary, David chats with @joyonapping about a bunch of the movies from the online portion of Sundance, including: Love Machina Eternal You Daughters In the Summers Union Every Little ThingPATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membershi...
Dave on Dave: Whispering Into My Ears for 15 Years
Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In this episode, the Daves discuss the terrible state of the media industry. Then, David Chen reflects on some of his recent expe...
Sundance Diary Days 4 and 5: Presence, A Different Man, plus lessons learned
Hey Patrons,I'm back from the Sundance film festival! In this audio diary I discuss: Lessons learned from Sundance (practical) Lessons learned from Sundance (philosophical) Steven Soderbergh's Presence Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain A Different Man Krazy HouseBe sure to subscribe to my free newsletter, Decod...
Sundance Diary Days 2 and 3: Didi, It's What's Inside, Love Lies Bleeding (and more)
Hey Patrons,I'm at the Sundance film festival this week and continuing to record my thoughts on what I'm watching.In this diary I discuss: Freaky Tales Didi It's What's Inside Sasquatch Sunset Handling The Undead Love Lies BleedingBe sure to subscribe to my free newsletter, Decoding Everything, for more...
Sundance Diary Day 1: Ghostlight, Girls State, Veni Vidi Vici
Hey Patrons,I'm at the Sundance film festival this week and I thought I'd record an audio diary for Patrons to share how things are going. I'll try to do one or two more of these before the festival is over.In this diary I discuss: Ghostlight Girls State Trying to get into Pedro Pascal's new movie Sunda...
Diary: Car Dealerships Are Houses of Distrust
In this Patreon-exclusive diary episode, David discusses his thoughts on the following topics: An upsetting drive home Long COVID in the Chen household (3:30) YouTubers retiring - Tom Scott and The Game Theorists and the plan for Decoding TV (7:15) Buying a Chevrolet Bolt EUV (The Verge's article on tax credit vehi...
Dave on Dave Live: 2023 Retrospective (Podcast Version)
NOTE: This is the podcast audio of the live YouTube hangout we did yesterday.Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In the final Dave on Dave episode of 2023, the Daves...
Starting Soon Today at 10am Pacific: Come Join Us for a LIVE Dave on Dave
Hey Patrons,Happy holidays! I hope this message finds you in great spirits and good cheer.Come join us tomorrow for a live Dave on Dave as we close out the year! We're going to try doing a YouTube livestream tomorrow (Tuesday, 12/26) from 10am-11am Pacific. To join, simply click the unlisted link above, or use the ...
Dave on Dave: I Believe Vehemently In Dave on Dave
Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!In this episode, the Daves discuss: A brief poker update Cho's trip to South Korea U2's Sphere show (Dave's Review) S...
Movie Review: Wonka
David and Joy watched Wonka and had a harrowing time at the movie theater! In this bonus audio (recorded during the car ride home), we discuss our overall thoughts on this film and how we think it compares to the other versions of Willy Wonka we've experienced.
