
EP 12: A New Year’s Message from Steve Palmer
In this special kick-off to 2026, host Steve Palmer and his previous and upcoming guests, including Frank Stitt, Kat Kinsman, Andrew Zimmern, and more, share thoughts on what trends we will see more (...
1 Jan 47min

EP 11: An End-of-Year Reflection from Steve Palmer
In this special holiday episode, host Steve Palmer takes a moment to reflect on the past year and highlight the important work his partners, community, and friends are doing within the hospitality com...
25 Dec 202522min

EP 10: A Conversation with Hunter Lewis of Food & Wine
Hunter Lewis is the Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, a role he has held since 2017, overseeing the brand’s print, digital, and experiential platforms. He began his career in food journalism after leavi...
18 Dec 202558min

EP 9: A Conversation with John T. Edge, author of House of Smoke
John T. Edge is the writer and host of the Emmy Award-winning television show TrueSouth on the SEC Network, ESPN, Disney, and Hulu. He also pens a beloved restaurant column for Garden & Gun and is the...
11 Dec 20251h 4min

EP 8: A Conversation with Frank Stitt
Frank Stitt is the chef and owner of Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega, and Chez Fonfon in Birmingham, AL, and one of the most influential voices in modern Southern cuisine. A multi–James Beard Award win...
4 Dec 202557min

EP 7: A Thanksgiving Reflection with Steve Palmer
In this special solo episode, host Steve Palmer shares his perspective on navigating the holiday season—a time that can be especially challenging for many—as a recovering addict working in the hospita...
27 Nov 20255min

EP 6: A Conversation with Jon Murray of Noko
Jon Murray is the founder of Noko and Kase, two acclaimed East Nashville restaurants that blend Southern roots with a global point of view. With nearly two decades of hospitality experience, Jon is re...
20 Nov 20251h 7min

EP 5: A Conversation with Max Goldberg of Strategic Hospitality
Max Goldberg is the co-owner of Strategic Hospitality, the group behind some of Nashville’s most celebrated restaurants and bars, including The Patterson House, The Catbird Seat, Bastion, Henrietta Re...
13 Nov 20251h 1min





















