Michael Cho & Riv Narak

The Lunch Shift

Comedy EN ↓ 15 episodes

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.

Author

Michael Cho & Riv Narak

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

sites.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Dec 23, 2025

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Episodes

15 - Lady Chu with Neel Kolhatkar 23.12.2025

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 exp...

14 - Wahlburgers with Yaz 17.12.2025

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 ins...

13 - Pizza Dal Pazzo, Tuscany 08.12.2025

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. ------------------------...

State of the Union 01.12.2025

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 busines...

Mushi Mushi, Bald Knob w/ Rohan Ganju 23.11.2025

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 owner...

Ayam Goreng, Indonesia 16.11.2025

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:...

Applebees, Shaolin with Lockie Mac 05.11.2025

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/michaelas...

Snuff Shift with Alan Fang 31.10.2025

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 boy...

Great White, Los Angeleas with Akila 23.10.2025

All new cast with special guest Akila - we're going to California to end asian hate. 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...

Mayonnaise Mayhem, Spain 29.09.2025

Cafe set on fire. Man without mayonnaise. Infidelity. Climate change. This ones the logo, we found our Jerry West. Join Riv and Sath 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 boy...

Just the Tip, Houston & Post Malone 22.09.2025

Positive one for a change. A single mother in Houston is blessed by no other than White Iversion, White Santa Claus, Post Malone. Join Riv and Sath 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/@thelunchshi...

Restaurateur with Convictions, Melbourne & The Scent of an Indian 14.09.2025

A Melbournian restaurateur walks away, selling his restaurant... to a convicted criminal with 37 open cases. And the boys discuss Indians being short, savvy, smart, smelly. Join Riv and Sath 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 Yo...

Dine and Dash, Northampton 08.09.2025

Four muggy punters stroll into Saffron with pockets lighter than their manners. Nine coca-colas, eleven curries, a $200 bill. This ain't dinner… it's a getaway... Lenny. And the boys show their full range of UK impressions. Join Riv and Sath as they stumble into the restaurant and hospitality business — with zero experience, terrible advice, and guidance from dodgy business owners whose exploits m...

TikToker gets smashed, Melbourne 02.09.2025

I've never respected anyone from Melbourne, not until Pietro smashed a tiktoker.  Sorry this episode went corrupt at the end. Join Riv and Sath 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 G...

Choose your Protein, West Ryde 01.09.2025

WELCOME! First ep is here, second one tomorrow and then we'll be on every Monday. A Sydney sushi restaurant is under investigation after a woman found a whole dead rat in her salad - the rat is yet to comment. Join Riv and Sath 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....

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