The Lunch Shift

Michael Cho & Riv Narak

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Health code violations. Epic scams. Unhinged owners. Most people read business books before starting a restaurant.....we study the legends. Join comedians Michael Cho and Riv Narak as they dive into funny restaurant fails, chef meltdowns and scandals wild enough to make the news.

12/23/2025

15 - Lady Chu with Neel Kolhatkar

This episode's more redacted than the Epstein files but we get through a lot. Covering Sydney food and Comedy. We review Queen of Dumplings and Lady Chu's in Potts Point. Joining us, Neel Kolhatkar, controversial Sydney comedian and podcaster. Expect food takes, politix, and unfiltered comedy. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

56 min
12/17/2025

14 - Wahlburgers with Yaz

Testosterone overload at Wahlburgers, who would've thought. Mustaca family brought us United Cinemas, backroom brawls and God Kill The Coronavirus. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

1h 15m
12/08/2025

13 - Pizza Dal Pazzo, Tuscany

Big news week - Italy vs Taiwan. We talk about our first ever jokes. And we added an industrial air con noise to improve the listening experience. Word of the Week: Jambalaya Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

40 min
12/01/2025

State of the Union

No restaurant news this week. No guests. Instead: a homeless man shadowing me, a massage joint best avoided, some light pig trading, and a few Hughsey tales. We even do more impressions, for reasons unknown. Word of the Week: Logarithmic Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

1h 4m
11/23/2025

Mushi Mushi, Bald Knob w/ Rohan Ganju

We've got comedian Rohan Ganju with us this week as we head to Bald Knob, Arkansas, where things have gotten strange at the infamous food-truck Mushi Mushi Hibachi Express - a place now tangled up in a small-town murder mystery. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

55 min
11/16/2025

Ayam Goreng, Indonesia

Kiyanosh Sahebi clocks in to the shift late, this is a short one. Halal restaraunt uses pork lard for cooking. The Mayor and National Guard get involved. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

28 min
11/05/2025

Applebees, Shaolin with Lockie Mac

Lockie Mac joins us to discuss the biggest spaz ever in Staten Island. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

43 min
10/31/2025

Snuff Shift with Alan Fang

Alan Fang joins us to share some stories about his life. Not too much about the restaraunt on this one. Join Riv Narak & Michael Cho as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits made the news. ------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

36 min

Health code violations. Epic scams. Unhinged owners. Most people read business books before starting a restaurant.....we study the legends. Join comedians Michael Cho and Riv Narak as they dive into funny restaurant fails, chef meltdowns and scandals wild enough to make the news.

Creator

Michael Cho & Riv Narak
Years Active

2K
Episodes

15
Rating

Explicit
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