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Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon
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Food Memories
Cooking With Family
Broadway
Food Culture
Thanksgiving
Lucille Ball
California
Desi Arnaz
Cheap Trick
Tony Todd
Sushi
Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
Hawaii
Levar Burton
Nashville
Acting
Japanese Cuisine
Theater

On this podcast, I will be talking with actors, authors, politicians, business figures, health care professionals, musicians, and comedians and we will center on memories of the meals or favorite foods we all grew up with, from the exotic to the mundane, dishes that still tickle or tantalize us as adults and, most importantly, we’ll discuss the stories and people that accompany those memories. Ins... more

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In this episode, 5-time James Beard Award Winner Dorie Greenspan remembers her non-cooking parents, learning to love food by going out to dinner and burning down the family kitchen! She discusses cookbook collaborations with Julia Child, Daniel Boulu... more

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Dori Greenspan
Author and culinary educator known for her award-winning cookbooks and culinary contributions.
Episode: Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon with Special Guest Dori Greenspan
Sachi Parker
Actress and daughter of Shirley MacLaine
Episode: Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Sachi Parker
Peter McCrea
Founder of SDG Global Investments and expert in impact investing and philanthropy.
Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with Special Guest Peter McCrea
Nancey Silvers
Celebrated screenwriter and television series creator
Lifetime Television, Hallmark Channel
Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with Special Guest Nancey Silvers
Griffin Dunne
Actor, producer, director, and author
Episode: Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Griffin Dunne
Stockard Channing
Multiple award-winning actress known for her roles in Grease and The West Wing
Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with special Stockard Channing
James Naughton
Tony Award-winning actor known for his work in theater and film
Various Broadway productions
Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with special guest James Naughton
Camryn Manheim
Award-winning actress known for her role on The Practice and author of Wake Up, I'm Fat.
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Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with special guest Camryn Manheim
Victor Garber
Multi-talented actor known for his roles in stage, film, and television including 'Godspell', 'Titanic', and 'Alias'.
Episode: Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with Special Guest Victor Garber

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Chris Sarandon
Host known for his work in the arts, with a focus on the intersections of food, memory, and storytelling as he engages guests from various professions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Food brings us together!

    So much interesting background, personal experiences & details and just plain fun and of course all tied within the relationship with food! Great focus, fantastic podcast! Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heavy Meddle
    United States2 years ago
  • A Great Conversation about Food and Memories

    Loved hearing about Michael's memories around food. The Good and not so good memories.

    Audible
    5
    Suzanne Peterson
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful stories

    So many stories shared through food, his access to guests is incredible and the warmth of conversations never ceases to amaze.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aps11-2
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the focus on nostalgia around meals both refreshing and therapeutic, enhancing their enjoyment of the content.
Listeners appreciate the heartfelt and meaningful connections made through food and personal stories.
The engaging conversations with diverse guests provide an enriching experience that resonates with audiences.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Arts/Performing Arts
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#108
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#7
Canada/Arts/Performing Arts
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#8
United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts
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#39
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#67
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Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Griffin Dunne
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your relationship with Carrie?
Griffin reflects on how he and Carrie Fisher bonded over humor and mischief as teenagers, establishing a deep friendship.
Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Griffin Dunne
Q: What was it like around the dinner table with your siblings?
He describes a warm but chaotic home life, contrasting pre- and post-divorce family dynamics.
Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Griffin Dunne
Q: Can you talk about the memory of crossing the border with a bunch of kids?
Griffin shares that in his youth, crossing the border was easy and without ID, allowing for carefree childhood adventures.
Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Sachi Parker
Q: What was the food like at boarding school?
Sachi found the food at boarding school in England quite depressing, often overcooked and uninteresting, contrasting sharply with her flavorful upbringing.
Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Sachi Parker
Q: What was your first food memory from Japan?
Sachi recalls her first food memory as a sea urchin, which she loved and would hunt for by the seashore with her father.

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The content primarily explores the profound connections between food, memory, and identity through personal stories shared by notable guests. Episodes feature engaging conversations with a range of guests, including celebrities and experts, who reminisce about their culinary backgrounds, explore the cultural significance of food, and discuss how these experiences shape their identities. Noteworthy themes include the interplay of family traditions, diverse culinary heritages, and the emotional resonance found in shared meals. Unique to this series is its focus on how the act of cooking can evoke nostalgia and foster connections among people, blending culinary insights with rich personal narratives.

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Recent guests on Cooking By Heart include:

1. Dori Greenspan
2. Sachi Parker
3. Peter McCrea
4. Nancey Silvers
5. Griffin Dunne
6. Stockard Channing
7. James Naughton
8. Camryn Manheim

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