EP 14: A Conversation with Andrew Zimmern

EP 14: A Conversation with Andrew Zimmern

From Say Grace by Steve Palmer

January 29, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 2 · Episode 14

About this episode

Andrew Zimmern discusses his journey to sobriety, his career in food media, and the importance of hospitality.

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award–winning chef, creator, producer, and storyteller who has built a career on the belief that food tells the world’s most important stories. Through his acclaimed shows including Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List, and Family Dinner , he’s explored how food can bridge divides and inspire change. Beyond television, he founded Intuitive Content and Passport Hospitality, authored five books, and co-created the Emmy-nominated series Hope in the Water . As a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme and The Nature Conservancy, he continues to champion sustainability, fight hunger, and advocate for cultural understanding. In this episode, Andrew joins Steve to discuss his journey to sobriety and what sparked his decision to support the recovery community, how he landed in food media and how it has changed throughout the years, and how people can display hospitality in their everyday lives. Thank you to Stolon Food Lab for allowing us to use the space to film this episode.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Palmer

Guest: Andrew Zimmern

Topics covered

  • food media
  • sobriety
  • hospitality
  • sustainability
  • cultural understanding

Keywords

  • Andrew Zimmern
  • sobriety
  • food media
  • hospitality
  • sustainability
  • cultural understanding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UN World Food Programme, The Nature Conservancy, Intuitive Content, Passport Hospitality

Books & works: Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List, Family Dinner, Hope in the Water

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