The Martha Stewart Podcast

Mickey Drexler, “the man who dressed America,” dominated  American fashion as CEO of Gap and J. Crew, creating Old Navy and Madewell along the way. He’s also one of the business leaders Martha admires the most. Between the two of them, they have decades of experience in retail, and billions of dollars in sales. Today they talk about his successes and challenges, and creating a lasting brand in the age of...

Floral designer Emily Thompson has a very different vocabulary from many florists: she creates thickets, heaps, vapors, gusts and gales, using birds, beasts, branches, trees and flora. Her creations for runway fashion shows, gala events and the White House evoke meadows, forests and fields. Fifteen years after her disruptive arrival on the floral scene, she has published a book documenting her work. Martha and Emily talk about thei...

Martha and Kate Hudson, the beloved actress of the 2000s rom-com genre, are the energy we all need right now. Hot off the release of her new Netflix series, Running Point, Kate joins Martha in the studio to reflect on her active and successful career as an actress, singer, businesswoman, podcaster, and mother. They also discuss Kate’s work with Mindy Kaling, and the evolution of a creative life. They explore life off the...

Fernando Wong, a landscape designer and Martha’s co-star on the HGTV show, Clipped, is known for consistent, inspired vision throughout his work. In a conversation between friends, Martha sits down with Fernando and Tim Johnson, his husband and business partner. They explore how Fernando fills landscapes with miniature outdoor “rooms” and timeless elegance. They also discuss their new book that revisits Ferna...

Pamela Anderson, the beloved Baywatch actress and model, has re-invented her career through a memoir and Netflix documentary about her life, and an award-nominated role in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl. In a candid interview for Elle magazine, Martha talks to Pam about looking back on decisions, pushing the boundaries (of a career), and lessons learned from a life in the limelight. Listen here for the full conversation.

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Amongst the heartbreaking devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires this year, thousands of animals have been impacted. Today, Martha talks to Dia DuVernet, President and CEO of Pasadena Humane Society, and Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of San Diego Humane Society; two organizations that have been working, along with many others, to save dogs and cats, and also goats, tortoises, goldfish, pigs, wildlife, a pony, and even a ...

Emma Grede is no stranger to hard work – from her first newspaper route at age 13, to the talent and marketing agency she launched at 26, and her hand in the wildly successful Good American and SKIMS brands, Emma is not afraid of the hustle. Fresh from the launch of her newest brand, Off Season, with Kristin Juszczyk, she talks to Martha to talk about building a business - finding talent, listening to instincts, protecting a ...

Brian Kelly – better known as “The Points Guy” - is one of the leading experts on travel and mastering the game of the $26 billion global loyalty rewards business reward business. Just in time for the holiday season, he shares essential tips for making travel more comfortable and enjoyable, the best apps and card services to help anyone earn more reward points, and the secrets of maximizing loyalty programs for tr...

Bob Pittman, CEO and Chairman of iHeart Media, puts Martha in the interview seat this week on his “Math & Magic” podcast, giving these longtime friends and business peers a chance to catch up. Bob sat down with Martha for an intimate live recording at iHeartMedia HQ in front of 100 marketing, advertising, and branding executives. Celebrating her 100th book, Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories fr...

On today’s episode, Martha goes on the road to visit America’s Test Kitchen, where she sits down with its Chief Content Officer, Dan Souza. Following the publication of Martha’s 100th book, and America’s Test Kitchen’s 25th anniversary, the culinary experts dive into the science of cooking. How do kitchen mistakes sometime improve a great recipe? Why has America’s Test Kitchen determined that “cold steak” is the right way to cook a...

Dr. David Dodick is a notable neurologist and the Chief Science and Medical Officer of Atria. He joins Martha to discuss the latest research about lifestyle interventions that help reduce cognitive decline, actionable ways to optimize your brain health, and when to be worried. He also shares tips for stroke prevention and explains why sleep is really the most important thing you can do for the body.

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With all eyes on the consequential presidential election already underway, Martha talks this week to the famed political operative, James Carville, and the director of the new documentary about his work, Matt Tyrnauer. The documentary, called "Winning is Everything, Stupid!" chronicles how Carville has practiced a brand of old-school political gamesmanship from the 1992 Bill Clinton campaign through today. The film looks at his lon...

Yotam Ottolenghi, like many of us, is looking for comfort now more than ever. The influential London-based chef joins Martha today to talk about his newest cookbook: Ottolenghi Comfort. These passionate cooks talk about the simple foods that comfort them and tips about the ingredients they use for them, from pomegranates to phyllo dough. Yotam also shares his insights on the how the Israeli cuisine he grew up around came to be blen...

Thousands of years ago, Cleopatra used olive oil to keep her skin beautiful. Today, Agatha Relota Luczo has created a “clean” beauty business based on this common kitchen ingredient. The model and entrepreneur uses fruit from the ancient olive trees on her Sicilian farm (the oldest is more than 1,000 years old!) to make Furtuna Skin's organic skincare products. From her daily shot of extra virgin olive oil to her olive oil-based cl...

In today’s episode, Martha sits down with two sisters from a multi-talented family, the incomparable Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton, a successful musician, actress, and the co-author of “Good Lookin’ Cookin” with Dolly. Martha, Dolly and Rachel share a mutual admiration, a love for cooking, and a wealth of knowledge about carving out success as a woman in the public eye. Listen here as Dolly and Rachel share memories of ...

Hormones and their role in women’s health have long been understudied, misunderstood, and controversial. Following a new interpretation of the landmark Women’s Health Initiative study, the subject is under discussion more than ever. Dr. Elizabeth Poynor is here to share her expertise. An Ivy League-educated and heavily credentialed surgeon and gynecologic oncologist, her work has been dedicated to midlife women’s health. She also h...

Michael Kelly has played scores of CIA agents, political operatives, and military personnel during his prolific acting career. From roles like Doug Stamper in House of Cards to Byron Westfield in Lioness, the actor has perfected a steely gaze and great monologues. But even though Michael says “you’d never know I have teeth” by watching those characters, Martha knows another side of him – a prolific actor, family man and neighbor wi...

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 came about, plus how she works at her writing and the family stories that have helped...