
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
One of your favorite series from CNN is now available in your favorite podcast app. Join world-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winner Anthony Bourdain to discover Parts Unknown: little-known destinations and diverse cultures that make our global community more connected. Start from the beginning in Myanmar, and listen through the series conclusion on the Lower East Side in New York City.
Latest episodes

Feb 21, 2022 • 47min
Tanzania
Anthony Bourdain travels to Tanzania. He visits Zanzibar, a one-time slave trade hub, and enjoys the island's famous foods. On an excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Bourdain comes face to face with lions, elephants, and the great migration. Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 47min
Vietnam
Explore the country Anthony Bourdain described as his “first love.” Learn about his excursions to the Dong Ba market, Vinh Moc tunnels, Duyen Anh restaurant, and the Citadel.Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 47min
Paraguay
Anthony Bourdain investigates the puzzling history of his great, great, great grandfather, Paraguayan emigre Jean Bourdain. A visit to the country, primarily comprised of jungle and desert, features a rich culture and savory local dishes.Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 46min
The Bronx
Anthony Bourdain explores the widely diverse cuisines and cultures found in the Bronx, the New York City borough just north of Manhattan. He takes a look at the music, food, art, and other offerings of this often misunderstood part of the city.Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 47min
Shanghai
Anthony Bourdain explores Shanghai by savoring home-style cuisine. He discusses China's booming economy and expanding global influence with locals.Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 47min
Brazil
Anthony Bourdain travels to Bahia, the "African heart of Brazil" that's internationally recognized for its Afro-Brazilian music, art, design, and food. He experiences the dance/martial art of Capoeira, the region's legendary food vendors, and Salvadoran fishing neighborhoods.Original Airdate: Season 3, 2014. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 47min
Thailand
Anthony Bourdain takes to the streets of Thailand. He meets a local celebrity while on the hunt for some late night grub.Original Airdate: Season 3, 2014. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022 • 47min
Mississippi
Anthony Bourdain explores the food and history of the Mississippi Delta including downtown Jackson's Big Apple Inn, known for its Pig's Ear Sandwich and as a civil rights era gathering place. Also, a visit to a social club, located in an old sharecropper structure.Original Airdate: Season 3, 2014. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022 • 47min
Russia
On the eve of the Olympic games in Sochi, Anthony Bourdain visits Russia. He confers with prominent locals, visits a historic Moscow hotel, takes the Grand Express train to St. Petersburg, and explores the drinking and dining scene. Original Airdate: Season 3, 2014.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2022 • 47min
Mexico
Anthony Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca and Cuernavaca where local residents express their passion through food, art, and the struggle for an improved quality of life. Journalist Anabel Hernandez discusses the impact on drug trade-related violence. Original Airdate: 2014, Season 3.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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