RE-RELEASE: Marcus Samuelsson

RE-RELEASE: Marcus Samuelsson

From Unglossy by Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

January 9, 2026 · 59 min · Season 6 · Episode 44

About this episode

Marcus Samuelsson discusses his journey as a chef and the cultural significance of his culinary creations.

Originally released April 18, 2024 "I recently stumbled across the Unglossy podcast – specifically the episode with Marcus Samuelsson. So tasty. I love how he explains cooking through sound."- Leon G. Witness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is—Marcus Samuelsson. From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (that makes two cameos in this podcast), was powered by creative and cultural experiences from his travels around the world. With restaurants spanning the US, Canada, Bahamas and his native Ethiopia, this eight-time James Beard Foundation award winner has inspired with his lyrical dishes from kitchens located in neighborhoods one might not expect to find them. Journey with us as Marcus dives into the why and how behind his ability to bring people and communities together while blurring the lines between music and cuisine until their cultural significance feels almost one and the same."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture,&quot…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Guest: Marcus Samuelsson

Topics covered

  • cooking
  • culture
  • music
  • community
  • philanthropy
  • culinary experiences

Keywords

  • Marcus Samuelsson
  • cooking
  • culture
  • music
  • community
  • philanthropy
  • James Beard
  • Emmy Award
  • culinary experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: James Beard Foundation, Merrick Studios, Pendulum Ink

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