

The Martha Stewart Podcast
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In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you! Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.
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Jan 4, 2023 • 41min
Wolves: Saving the Gray Wolf
Do you know that nature depends on various keystone species to survive and thrive? That's right, and the wolf is one of these critical keystone creatures. By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other plants and animals to flourish. They initiate a domino effect and support natural levels of biodiversity. However, the wolf is in danger – at one time there were an estimated quarter of a million wolves in this country, and we now have fewer than 6,000 in the lower 48 states - so it's never been more urgent than right now to stand up and defend the mighty wolf. Samantha Attwood, Co-Founding Member of the #RelistWolves Campaign, a coalition made up of dedicated conservationists, wildlife advocates, and scientists committed to raising public awareness about wolves and advocating to restore Gray wolves to the Endangered Species List, and Maggie Howell, Executive Director of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York, join me to discuss wolves, what is happening to them, and why it is so important to help protect them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2022 • 43min
The Devil Wears Dennis
Designer Dennis Basso gave Meryl Streep her iconic “Devil Wears Prada” fur look and has dressed everyone from Princess Diana to Naomi Campbell (and Martha!). His clients rely on him to bring the glamour, the furs, and the insight on how to pull it all together. He is known for his evening wear, bridal and home collections and is one of QVC’s most successful retailers. As he heads into his 40th year in fashion, he sits down with Martha to talk about how people are dressing in a post-pandemic world, their shared work ethic, and achieving longevity in such a challenging industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2022 • 57min
Shopping with Wirecutter
Martha is endlessly on the hunt for the very best products that make daily living better. So it's no surprise that she took notice of Wirecutter, the product review site on The New York Times website. Just in time to help inform holiday shopping, Martha sits down with Wirecutter Deputy Editors Christine Cyr Clisset and Jason Chen. Martha wants to know: can we trust Wirecutter reviews? should we buy an instapot? what led to a spike in searches for bidets? Listen here to learn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2022 • 34min
Amplifying the Story with Susan Magrino
Martha Kostyra Stewart became “Martha Stewart” after she shook up the publishing industry in 1982. She soon linked up with a young publicist at Crown Potter who understood and matched her drive, Susan Magrino. Together, they navigated the ascent of Martha’s fledging entertaining brand into a global household name. Listen here for the real stories of two women, friends and partners, pushing the barriers of the publishing world, and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2022 • 50min
Brand Talk with Michael Kors
How does a 21-year old designer from suburban New York become the head of an eponymous fashion empire? What does it take to build an iconic and distinctively American brand? Martha talks this week to Michael Kors about tireless work, creative vision, and being a “control freak.” They also dish about their night at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards, crop tops in the office, where fashion is trending today – and fashion looks neither will forget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 37min
Lessons from a “Girl Boss” with Charlotte Beers
On this week’s podcast, hear Martha in a revealing conversation with one of her closest friends and teachers. Charlotte Beers broke the glass ceiling of the “Mad Men” advertising industry as the head of two global advertising agencies. She served as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs for Colin Powell. She and Martha met as divorcees, single women carving their paths in a demanding New York City business environment. Their friendship grew as they built brands, sharing ideas and learning from each other, and celebrating their successes together. Martha trusted Charlotte’s business expertise so much that she asked her to join her company’s board. Here, the two talk about pioneering the concept of brand stewardship, why women need to keep their own scorecards, and stories they usually share only with each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 1min
Homes: Evolutions, inspirations and curiosity with interior designer Michael S. Smith
Michael S. Smith began his career in interior design in his 20s, and quickly rose to prominence with projects including the White House residential quarters for Barack and Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes’ stunning NYC apartment. He has been named to Architectural Digest’s “A-D 100” seven times. Here he talks with Martha about how the home has evolved through pandemic changes and beyond, the things to do - and not do - when embarking on design projects, and the building project Martha was scared to take on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2022 • 33min
On the Front Lines with José Andrés
Where disasters strike - José Andrés is there, with his army of chefs and volunteers dedicated to combatting hunger worldwide. His culinary career started in Spain, took root in the US, and has expanded to an empire of restaurants that spans the world. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, he funneled his ferocious energy into creating the World Central Kitchen. Here he gives a report from the frontlines of Hurricane Ian and the Ukraine and shares his passion for uni in this conversation with Martha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2022 • 49min
Transforming Spaces with David Rockwell
The architect David Rockwell has had tremendous impact on the way that many people encounter spaces. Anyone who has walked through the restored Grand Central Terminal, eaten at a Nobu restaurant, or watched the 81st and 82nd Oscars, has experienced his work. He designed the original Nobu and helped expand that brand globally, shifting the look and feel of luxury dining in the process. Martha has visited many of the hundreds of restaurants David has designed, and talks to him here about about her favorites, his Tony-award winning theatrical set design work, and David's secret to creating a terrazzo ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 33min
Unreasonable Hospitality with Will Guidara
What does it take to bring a respected 2-star brasserie to the top of the “World’s Best Restaurant” list? According to Will Guidara, former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, the key is “Unreasonable Hospitality,” also the title of his new book. Here, he talks to Martha about that meteoric rise, being mentored by restaurant royalty Danny Meyer and Daniel Boulud, and about where to find the best hot dogs up and down the East Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.