The Blackberry Podcast

More than three decades ago, chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr met in the kitchen, and they’ve been working together ever since. On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, host Sarah Chabot and guest host Cassidee Dabney, executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm, talk with the acclaimed culinary duo about the journeys that got them to where they are today and their successful partnership in the New York City culinary scene....

On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot sit down with two beloved voices in Southern fashion, Sid and Ann Mashburn. Today, the couple has seven retail stores across the United States, with Sid shepherding the menswear and Ann leading the womenswear designs. But they’ve worked to create more than clothing and shops. They’ve brought thoughtful hospitality into their spaces and ...

This episode of The Blackberry Podcast was filmed in front of a live audience during Masters of Craft, a special event at Blackberry Farm that welcomed John Shields and Karen Urie Shields as guest chefs. Host Sarah Chabot sat down with Cassidee Dabney, executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm®, to interview John and Karen about their culinary journeys, going from beginning individual careers in the kitchen to owning and operat...

On this episode, hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot welcome Seb Bishop, CEO and creative director of Summerill & Bishop. Listeners get a peek inside the fascinating career journey that led Seb to where he is today and learn the story of taking over his mother’s shop and continuing her legacy. In this thoughtful conversation, Seb talks about building a brand, honoring traditions and the impact of creating meaningful...

This episode takes The Blackberry Podcast to Blackberry Mountain for the first time. Host Sarah Chabot is joined by guest host Joey Edwards, executive chef of Three Sisters, for a conversation with Timothy Charles, executive chef and founding member of the kitchen team at Fogo Island Inn, a Relais & Châteaux located on the largest offshore island of Newfoundland, Canada. The chefs bond over sustainable and responsible foraging ...

There is an art to creating spaces that feel as welcoming as they are beautiful. This week on The Blackberry Podcast, hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot talk with interior designer Rita Konig about her career journey, early influential moments working with her mother, her years in journalism, and her impact on the design industry today. Together, they explore why a home's greatest luxury is not perfection, but livability. Fr...

Dr. Henry Cloud is a psychologist, speaker, leadership consultant and author who offers tools and advice for getting from where you are to where you want to be. On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, Dr. Cloud joins hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot to explore what it means to live intentionally. Together, they dive into Dr. Cloud’s insights on breaking unhealthy patterns, managing stress and creating the structur...

From revealing what fast-food mascot he worked as to going back to the beginning of his journey in the kitchen as a dishwasher, on this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, Tyler Florence shares a little about the path that built his decades-long career as a chef, restaurateur and television personality. In conversation with host Sarah Chabot and guest host Cassidee Dabney, executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Tyler talks a...

Dara Caponigro is the editor in chief of FREDERIC magazine and the creative director of Schumacher. On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, Dara unpacks what it takes to preserve legacy while continuing to innovate. She not only shares about the storied history of the brands she guides but also offers a peek into her own personal journey, from developing a love design at an early age to handling snakes at the Bronx Zoo. She tell...

From being in the first MTV yoga video to running her own digital platform for on-demand yoga, Pilates and mindfulness practices today, Kristin McGee has experienced an exciting and unique journey through three decades working in the wellness and fitness industries. Kristin is a nationally recognized yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, author and entrepreneur. On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, she shares with hosts Mary Cel...

The Blackberry Podcast is bringing you into an in-depth conversation about hospitality with a titan in the industry, Bobby Stuckey. Bobby is a master sommelier, James Beard Foundation Award winning and Michelin-starred restaurateur, Julia Child Award winner and the founder of Frasca Hospitality Group. This episode takes you back to Bobby’s beginnings and his journey through the restaurants and wine programs that have built hi...

We’re thrilled to welcome Allan Benton, the legendary producer behind Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams, to The Blackberry Podcast for an episode all about following your passions. Joined by his son, Darrell Benton, the two share a look at the unique paths that led them to running Benton’s today and how the operation grew from a small project to distributing ham and bacon to restaurants around the country. Thei...

This episode of The Blackberry Podcast zooms in on the power of hospitality and what it means to be part of the human story with celebrated author Shauna Niequist. Shauna is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, specializing in tackling the complicated conversations about balancing a busy lifestyle, navigating change and finding the good in every day. She is releasing her first cookbook in May 2027. Hosts Mary Celes...

Known for their vibrant, seasonal dishes and laidback yet refined approach to cuisine, Birdie’s, one of Austin’s most beloved and innovative restaurants, is renowned for capturing the essence of Texas with every bite. On this episode, hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot sit down with the acclaimed duo behind Birdie’s, Arjav Ezekial and Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel. Recognized as rising stars in the industry on TIM...

To kick things off truly in style, we’re starting our return season with Meredith Melling, co-founder of storied New York-based fashion label La Ligne, and Lily Aldridge, renowned model and entrepreneur. Meredith launched La Ligne (“the line”) in 2016 with Lily Aldridge as the face of their first campaign. In celebration of La Ligne’s 10th anniversary, Lily collaborated on the designs for the ...

Hosts Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Chabot are joined by the charismatic and talented Nathan Turner and Eric Hughes, two leaders in the interior design industry who also happen to be a couple! Nathan Turner is a decorator, lifestyle expert, artist and best-selling author who recently added a third book to his publication credits with the release of I Love Decorating in April 2026. Eric Hughes is a former Hollywood executive turned c...

John Alban is a pioneer of Rhône-style wines in California and a cherished friend of Blackberry Farm. One of the true architects of modern wine, John is the founder and winemaker of Alban Vineyards and the founding director of Hospice du Rhône. John played a pivotal role in bringing Rhône wine production to the United States, and each year Blackberry Farm hosts a Hospice du Rhône event that celebrates Rhône varietals and the cultur...