Best Half Baked M Podcasts (2024)

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"I've Tried Being Nice" with author Ann Leary 45:17

2d ago45:17

45:17

This week, Martha talks to best-selling author Ann Leary about letting go of the need to be “nice,” a subject Ann explores in the title essay of her new book, “I’ve Tried Being Nice.” Following a passive-aggressive neighborhood squabble, this wry, witty author made the abrupt decision to stop being a people pleaser. She shares with Martha how that …

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WUF (with u forever) co-founders Clint Misamore and Joe Petrillo 34:43

20d ago34:43

34:43

For Clint Misamore and Joe Petrillo, marketing is the intersection of storytelling, hospitality and impact. They co-founded WUF, a platform for uniting pet lovers worldwide. They also have a long history of creating marketing campaigns for Martha. On today’s episode, they talk about creating viral hits for Tito’s Vodka and Liquid Death, and share s…

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Health Nut author Jess Damuck 38:50

28d ago38:50

38:50

Jess Damuck spent a decade cooking for Martha Stewart’s magazines and television shows, launching a culinary career that included cooking for Snoop Dogg and publishing the best-selling cookbook Salad Freak.Her latest book, Health Nut, reflects the influences of her California lifestyle and aims to make “hippie health food” appealing for all. She ca…

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Skincare, Part 3 – The Business of Skincare with John Demsey 48:28

1M ago48:28

48:28

This week, Martha turns her attention to the business of beauty in a conversation with industry veteran John Demsey. Demsey, who spent 30 years leading brands at Estée Lauder, developed MAC Cosmetics into a global powerhouse and was the force behind Tom Ford’s expansion into fragrance and cosmetics. He loves the legacy brands, he supports the newco…

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Skincare Part 2 - The Science Behind Skincare with Dr. Dhaval Bhansuali 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Today’s episode continues the conversation about skincare from our first episode this season. Dr. Dhaval Bhansuali is here today to talk about the science of skincare. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Bhansuali is renowned for his work healing scars and his passion for formulating skincare compounds. This “doctorpreneur” has developed several b…

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Mother’s Day Episode with Donna Kelce 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

In honor of Mother’s Day, Martha talks to Donna Kelce, also known as “Mama Kelce.” She is the mother of football stars Jason and Travis Kelce, the first brothers to play against each other as Super Bowl opponents in NFL history. Donna wore split jerseys to represent both of their teams, and became a media star in her own right, with Today Show appe…

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The Transformation of the Hudson River Park 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

Just 30 years ago, Manhattan’s west side shoreline was marked by decaying piers and dilapidated buildings left when the shipping industry moved out of the city. Today, the Hudson River Park stretches four miles along New York City and the piers have become playgrounds, paths, concert venues, and places to bike, walk, kayak and play volleyball. List…

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Half Baked Harvest entrepreneur Tieghan Gerard on authenticity 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

I had a chance encounter last fall with Half Baked Harvest creator Tieghan Gerard while she was in New York City. Starting in her early 20s, Teighan built a following amongst young social media users attracted to the rich, beautifully photographed comfort-food recipes she posts. She joined me on my podcast to talk about brand authenticity, weatheri…

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Jonathan Safran Foer talks about changing your diet to help the environment 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

Martha and author Jonathan Safran Foer share a deep interest in raising awareness about the harms of factory farming. They met years ago around that cause and then reconnected recently during a photo shoot at his home. Listen to them catch up about his latest books, visiting the Pope to talk about climate change, and how reducing meat and animal pr…

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Fab Food with New York Times Food critic Florence Fabricant 34:28

4M ago34:28

34:28

In 1972 Florence Fabricant was living in East Hampton and reveling in the pleasures of farm-fresh produce. There weren’t many careers in food writing at that time, but she forged one, and is now a prolific cookbook author and the longest-running food writer for the New York Times. For more than fifty years she’s been sharing new restaurants, recipe…

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Raising Good Humans with Parenting Expert Dr. Aliza Pressman 43:05

5M ago43:05

43:05

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist and a savior for the parents who follow her work at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and listen to her popular podcast, “Raising Good Humans.” Martha interviews her at the 92nd St Y about her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” which breaks down the science behind child development into just…

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Building billion-dollar ideas with entrepreneur Ankur Jain 37:36

5M ago37:36

37:36

Ankur Jain believes that business can solve real-world problems. It occurred to the young entrepreneur that millions of renters spend the largest portion of their budget on rent - but can’t build lasting value off that money. His solution? Bilt Rewards, which lets tenants earn points on their rent that can be used for travel and other purchases – a…

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Finding Your Best Face with Dermatologist Dr. Dan Belkin 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Martha has heard the questions about her cover images and selfies - what does she do to keep her face healthy, youthful, and glowing? Dr. Dan Belkin, a board-certified dermatologist at New York Dermatology Group, joins Martha for a frank conversation about taking care of your skin and body. Botox, fillers, retinols, skin tighteners, lasers - Dr. Be…

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Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and what makes genius tick with Walter Isaacson 46:31

5M ago46:31

46:31

Are innovators always difficult to work with? What kind of person can create disruptive change? Walter Isaacson is a student of history with a focus on geniuses, from Albert Einstein to Leonardo da Vinci. The former Time magazine editor followed Elon Musk for three years to report that best-selling biography, as he did with Steve Jobs before him. M…

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Thanksgiving Hotline 48:27

8M ago48:27

48:27

In this special holiday bonus episode, Martha and her culinary experts field your most pressing Thanksgiving questions. We asked our followers on Instagram, X, and TikTok to send in their Thanksgiving meal planning questions. Ideas for the turkey - or turkey alternatives? Make-ahead sides? Perfect mashed potatoes? Martha, along with Thomas Joseph a…

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How Loneliness Can Impact Your Health – and What You Can Do About It with Dr. Vivek Murthy 50:04

8M ago50:04

50:04

It is widely known that smoking and obesity can lead to chronic disease and death, but do you know that loneliness can be equally detrimental to your health? Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, is here to talk about the epidemic he is most concerned about right now - the epidemic of loneliness and isolation. As technology increa…

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The Case for a Vegan-ish Lifestyle with Daniel Humm 52:09

8M ago52:09

52:09

Daniel Humm is by all accounts one of the most celebrated chefs in the world: number 1 on the World’s Best Restaurant List, a decade-long streak of 3 Michelin stars, and a starry list of accolades for his kitchens. But after running a community food commissary during pandemic, he made the bold move to remove animal products from the menu of his acc…

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Martha Talks 1:02:33

9M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

This week, Martha flips the script. Instead of asking the questions, she is the one fielding them. The fashion maven Fern Mallis, who created New York Fashion Week, interviewed Martha at 92nd Street Y in New York for “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis.” Martha gets candid with Fern about family memories, her marriage, the parties that launched her car…

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Visiting Shondaland with Shonda Rhimes 41:48

9M ago41:48

41:48

Shonda Rhimes is the prolific and disruptive force behind Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, Scandal, Private Practice, and Bridgerton - some billions of hours of television viewed. She broke records at ABC as a writer, producer and showrunner before becoming one of Netflix’s most successful creators. She talks to Martha about the secrets…

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Fashion Designer Wes Gordon’s Colorful Life 38:23

10M ago38:23

38:23

Fashion designer Wes Gordon has had a big month: he just presented his fifth collection as the Creative Director for Carolina Herrera at New York Fashion Week, and published a book that celebrates the brand’s obsession with color. At 36 years old, Wes is just getting started. He joins Martha to talk about what’s happening in fashion today, how he a…

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Living the Good Long Life: Helping older adults stay independent with Dan Josebachvilli, maker of the Silvertree Reach medical alert system and Dr. Helen Fernandez, geriatrician and fall prevention expert ... 36:27

10M ago36:27

36:27

In the 1900s, the average American lifespan was 47.7 years. Today, it is 78.8 years. 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. In just over 10 years, 20% of the US population will be 65 and over. So, what are we doing to care for this growing population? The urgency around that question inspired Martha to start working with the Mount Sinai Health Syst…

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TV’s cops-and-criminals franchise king, Law & Order creator Dick Wolf 43:23

11M ago43:23

43:23

Martha spends her summers in Maine enjoying fresh lobster, nature hikes, boat rides, and quality time with family and friends like Dick Wolf. In this episode, Martha and the creator of the Law & Order, Chicago and FBI franchises take time away from their vacations to chat about their love for Maine, what brought them there, and why they want to pre…

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Word Play with New York Times Game Editors Everdeen Mason & Will Shortz 43:11

11M ago43:11

43:11

If you follow Martha very closely, you may know that she is one of the legions of puzzle players who obsessively play The New York Times’ word games. The NYT launched its famous crossword puzzle in 1942. Now, 81 years later, they are paying serious attention to the business of games. Sudoku. Wordle. Spelling Bee. Tiles. As the news organization gro…

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Garden Advice with Ryan McCallister and Kevin Sharkey 44:23

12M ago44:23

44:23

Whether you're an apartment dweller or have an outdoor space, there are ways to exercise your green thumb. In this episode, Martha talks with two people who share her passion for gardening; her head gardener, Ryan McCallister, and Martha Stewart brand Creative Director and co-author of Martha’s Flowers, Kevin Sharkey. Ryan oversees Martha's extensi…

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The World Through Art with New York Times Critic Jason Farago 42:25

12M ago42:25

42:25

What’s the value in traveling to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa in person when today, anyone with an internet-friendly device can have access to a high-resolution image? Why go to Amsterdam for a Johannes Vermeer exhibit when Dall-e AI can create credible fakes in just minutes? Yet, people flock to experience art up close, and New York Times criti…

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Kara Swisher on the Giants of Tech and the Future of AI 47:47

1y ago47:47

47:47

When Kara Swisher talks, Martha takes notes - literally. Journalist Kara Swisher has covered technology on every platform during an explosive era of innovation. As those innovations transform our lives at an exponential pace, Kara continues to call out the surrounding practical, ethical and political ramifications to listeners of her hugely success…

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A Small Store with a Big Mission with Mike Geller 46:34

1y ago46:34

46:34

Have you ever contemplated starting your own business? How does a small, specialized business compete with the major retailers? Listen to Mike Geller as he talks to Martha about leaving his corporate job to get into the grocery business. He learned about agriculture during a journey in Botswana and an apprenticeship at Stone Barns, and launched Mik…

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Master of All Trades Nathan Myhrvold 38:52

1y ago38:52

38:52

Nathan Myhrvold is a voracious intellect: he enrolled in college at the age of 14, he has multiple degrees in mathematics, geophysics and physics, he helped build Microsoft as its Chief Technology Officer, and he has published 16 volumes of encyclopedic, visually arresting books. Martha is a longtime friend and admirer. She connects with him in his…

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Great Homes & Good Neighbors with Stephen Sills 37:10

1y ago37:10

37:10

Stephen Sills has been creating beautiful homes since his own first apartment in Dallas made it into House & Garden as a young designer. With his sophisticated, timeless interiors for clients like Tina Turner, Anna Wintour and more, he has become one of America’s preeminent interior designers. But perhaps the Stephen Sills home Martha loves best is…

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Celebration Expert Darcy Miller 40:48

1y ago40:48

40:48

Martha says that if you want to celebrate anything, Darcy Miller is “the“ person you want to talk to. Darcy spent more than 25 years working with Martha, starting as an assistant at Martha Stewart Living, and eventually running Martha Stewart Weddings as the editor in chief. The personalized favors, customized touches and stunning weddings she help…

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Martha Strikes a Pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue with MJ Day 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model? Just the latest barrier for the maverick Martha Stewart to break. If you’re curious why on earth Martha would want to pose for the iconic issue, listen to her interview SI Swimsuit Editor in Chief MJ Day in this latest podcast. You’ll hear MJ, who has led the iconic Swimsuit Issue for 26 years, reveal the ph…

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The Real House Husband Andy Cohen 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

Martha has been in the hot seat as a guest of Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live.” Now it’s her turn to put him “on blast.” Andy can’t resist trying to flip the interviewer role onto Martha, or trying to cast her as a “Real Housewife.” They talk in today’s podcast about creating modern families, and his daily life as a father of two young childr…

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Trading Home & Garden Design Secrets with Bunny Williams 41:40

1y ago41:40

41:40

Martha admires interior designer Bunny Williams for many reasons: her design sensibility, her thriving home business, her beautiful books, and the can’t-miss garden and home benefit sale that Bunny created, Trade Secrets. You’ll be inspired by these lifestyle mavens as Martha asks Bunny about her path to becoming one of America’s most sought-after …

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Into the Metaverse, and Beyond, with Futurist Faith Popcorn 34:13

1y ago34:13

34:13

In this week’s episode, Martha catches up with her friend, the “futurist”, Faith Popcorn. Faith is considered America’s foremost trend expert and is in demand by the Fortune 200 companies who want to know what’s next. From adapting to the work-from-home culture to adopting ChatGPT, Faith and Martha talk here about nothing but the future. See omnyst…

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A Dream, Disruption, and Airbnb’s Greatest Challenges with Brian Chesky 47:30

1y ago47:30

47:30

Since Brian Chesky and his then-roommate rented out three air mattresses in their apartment in 2007, he’s been on a wild ride building Airbnb. What are the biggest challenges of building an $80-billon dollar business and disrupting the hospitality industry in the process? How do you convince people to open up their homes to strangers? What happens …

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Major League Ballfields and Art Deals with Jeffrey Loria 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

Jeffrey Loria has spent time in the studios of such renowned artists as Roy Lichtenstein, Henry Moore, and Niki de Saint Phalle; commissioned work from Salvador Dalí; and traveled the world in search of exceptional art for his clients’ collections (including Martha’s!). He pursued a second, equally high-powered career following his other great pass…

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In the Kitchen with Martha: Sarah Carey & Thomas Joseph 49:51

1+ y ago49:51

49:51

Sarah Carey and Thomas Joseph have been in the kitchen with Martha for a long time. These two culinary experts have been behind many of Martha’s food-related businesses: the informative television shows, the beautiful magazine stories, the inspirational cookbooks, the delicious food and beverage products, the essential kitchen items – and even Mart…

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Martha & The Mayor (of Swagger) 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

36:53

Eric Adams, the 110th Mayor of NYC, oversees 320,000 employees and a $101-billion dollar budget. He sits down with Martha to talk about the challenges of running what he calls the greatest city in the world - from crime, to homelessness, to his plans to hire a “rat czar.” Martha and the Mayor discuss growing up in Brooklyn and being a beat cop, bef…

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Running the Show with Ryan Murphy 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

49:05

What does the director of such macabre television shows as “Dahmer” and “American Horror Story” have in common with the queen of domesticity? Turns out, quite a bit. In this week’s episode, Martha interviews Ryan Murphy, the prolific storyteller who has dominated American television with hits including “Glee,” and “Nip/Tuck” and many, many more. Wh…

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A Spotlight on Brendan Fraser 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

37:23

Audiences around the world are rooting for Brendan Fraser in this moment. A beloved fixture of 90s films like Encino Man, the acclaimed Gods and Monsters, and the blockbuster The Mummy franchise, Brendan’s latest role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale has fans and critics buzzing - and put him in contention for his first Oscar. He talks here with Mar…

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Ceramicist, artist and entrepreneur Christopher Spitzmiller 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

38:09

Christopher is an artist. He creates one-of-a-kind, timeless, and highly coveted lamps. In fact, he's made lamps for four different White House Administrations, the Presidential Blair House, and many other distinguished American homes. He’s also the author of A Year at Clove Brook Farm: Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees, Collecting Antiques, …

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Super Fans 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

54:33

In the “Martha Fan Universe,” there are fans, and then there are “Super Fans” – those who drive several states away to attend an event, those who meticulously curate Martha-centric social media feeds, and those who frequent tag sales and consignment shops to find authentic brand products. Andrew Ritchie created a Facebook community, “Martha Moments…

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Legal Briefs with Allen Grubman 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

42:23

What does Martha have in common with Madonna, DeNiro, and Lil Nas X? Answer: Allen Grubman. In 1987 Martha was a caterer, new author, and just starting to branch out into retail. Grubman was a New York City lawyer, handling contracts for musical artists, who recognized the business potential. He helped negotiate Martha’s contract with Kmart, which …

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Wolves: Saving the Gray Wolf 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

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 –…

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The Devil Wears Dennis 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

42:47

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 s…

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Shopping with Wirecutter 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

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 k…

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Amplifying the Story with Susan Magrino 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

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 o…

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Brand Talk with Michael Kors 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

50:26

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 o…

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Lessons from a “Girl Boss” with Charlotte Beers 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

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 me…

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Homes: Evolutions, inspirations and curiosity with interior designer Michael S. Smith 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

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 evol…

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