In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Dominique explains his humble beginnings, how he rose to the top of Paris’ pastry industry, why he came to New York, and the surprising outcome of his Cronut becoming a viral sensation. 

For more information on Dominique Ansel’s work, check out his website here: https://www.dominiqueansel.com/ 

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo. They discuss her upbringing in symphonies, her thoughts on using influence responsibly. her hard seltzer company, and her family's restaurant.

And as a special bonus, we hear Olivia perform Cello with a string quartet from her living room! Olivia was joined by musicians:

YAS https://www.instagram.com/yasmeenx

Camille Miller https://www.instagram.com/camillermiller

ThatViolaKid https://www.instagram.com/thatviolakid

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with famed fashion designer Zac Posen. Zac tells vivid stories of his bohemian upbringing in the SOHO neighborhood of New York City, talks about his inspirations from within and outside of his own field, and finally, Geoffrey and Zac talk about simple and elegant food preparation.

For more information on Zac Posen, follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zacposen

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In this episode, Host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with the C.E.O. of iHeartMedia Bob Pittman. Their conversation covers Bob's upbringing in a small town in Mississippi, how he climbed the ladder in the radio and tv business, the original theory behind the launch of MTV, and the growth of the podcasting industry.

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In this episode of Four Courses host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown. Bobbi shares many valuable stories with Geoffrey, including how she found her focus as a makeup artist, what it was like to build her billion dollar business, and what she’s currently excited about, now that she’s starting back at the beginning. 

For more information on Bobbi’s current venture Jones Road Beauty, visit her website here: https://jonesroadbeauty.com/

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Host Geoffrey Zakarian talks with Olympic legend Natalie Coughlin about high level performance and training, making wine by hand, her cookbook "Cook to Thrive" and her appearance as a contestant on Chopped. 

Find Natalie's cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Thrive-Recipes-Fuel-Body/dp/1524762172

Find Garderian Wines here: https://www.gaderianwines.com/

Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecoughlin

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In this episode, Host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with the sports legend, Danica Patrick. Danica is famous for being the most successful female car racer in recent history. But among many other interests, she's also obsessed with food and wine.

Danica and Geoffrey discuss the beginnings of her racing career, how she started a wine company literally from the ground up, and the detailed approach she takes to personal nutrition.

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For more on Danica's podcast, cookbook, and wine, visit her website here: http://www.danicapatrick.com

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In this episode Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with actress and director Laura Prepon about a wide range of topics. Laura explains her mother’s eccentric culinary projects in their home kitchen, what it was like to move to Europe alone at the age of 15, and how she came up with the philosophy for her new line of kitchen products. 

Follow @PrepOnKitchen for more information: https://www.instagram.com/preponkitchen/

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In this episode of "Four Courses", host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with Interior Designer and Author Nate Berkus. Nate shares early design stories from his childhood, outlines great business lessons, and explains his overall design philosophy in depth.

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Host Geoffrey Zakarian has a lovely and wide ranging conversation with the insightful and hilarious Margaret Cho. They discuss food memories from her family’s basement fermentation projects, her nuanced views on Korean culture, how she got her big break in comedy, and what her current LA lifestyle is like. 

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On April 1st, The Margaret Cho podcast returned with a special second season titled - Mortal Minority. Margaret and her guests unpack historic crimes like the 1871 Chinatown Massacre or the Fortune Teller Murders that unfortunately paved the way for the modern crimes we see today.

For more from Margaret Cho, check out her website here: https://margaretcho.com/ 

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