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The Lunch Shift

Michael Cho & Riv Narak

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.

comedy food

All Episodes

55:31

15 - Lady Chu with Neel Kolhatkar

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/12/23

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

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01:14:32

14 - Wahlburgers with Yaz

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/12/17

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

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40:15

13 - Pizza Dal Pazzo, Tuscany

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/12/08

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

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01:03:36

State of the Union

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/12/01

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

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55:20

Mushi Mushi, Bald Knob w/ Rohan Ganju

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/11/23

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:

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27:37

Ayam Goreng, Indonesia

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/11/16

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

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43:07

Applebees, Shaolin with Lockie Mac

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/11/05

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

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36:11

Snuff Shift with Alan Fang

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/10/31

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

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37:40

Great White, Los Angeleas with Akila

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/10/23

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.com/michaelasscho instagram.com/riv.narak

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36:24

Mayonnaise Mayhem, Spain

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/29

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 boys a shout instagram.com/sathh instagram.com/riv.narak

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42:46

Just the Tip, Houston & Post Malone

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/22

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/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/sathh instagram.com/riv.narak

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51:11

Restaurateur with Convictions, Melbourne & The Scent...

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/14

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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a shout instagram.com/sathh

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43:51

Dine and Dash, Northampton

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/08

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 made the news. ------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift

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31:00

TikToker gets smashed, Melbourne

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/02

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 Give the boys a shout instagram.com/sathh instagram.com/riv.narak

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50:59

Choose your Protein, West Ryde

The Lunch Shift ·

2025/09/01

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. ------------------------- Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelunchshift Give the boys a

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