Steak, Rösti, Béarnaise, a Dave Chang Show Combine, and the NFL Draft with Todd McShay and Steve Muench

In this dynamic episode of The Dave Chang Show, host Dave Chang welcomes NFL draft analysts Todd McShay and Steve Muench for a unique culinary and cultural crossover event. The episode blends football scouting with high-stakes cooking, as Chang hosts a 'Dave Chang Food Combine' to test the duo's knowledge of steak cuts, potato preparation, and sauce mastery—culminating in a multi-course meal featuring A5 Miyazaki ribeye, Swiss-style rösti, potato puree, and a prunes-based béarnaise. The conversation dives deep into the parallels between talent evaluation in sports and the kitchen, exploring themes of grit, character, and the human element behind success. Chang and his guests discuss how passion, resilience, and self-awareness are more critical than raw talent, drawing on personal stories from their careers and the NFL draft process. The episode also touches on the evolving role of analytics in sports and cooking, the importance of fit over flash, and the emotional toll of high-pressure environments. Ultimately, it’s a celebration of obsession, craftsmanship, and the quiet triumphs of underdogs—both on the field and in the kitchen.