On this podcast, I will be talking with actors, authors, politicians, business figures, health care professionals, musicians, and comedians and we will center on memories of the meals or favorite foods we all grew up with, from the exotic to the mundane, dishes that still tickle or tantalize us as adults and, most importantly, we’ll discuss the stories and people that accompany those memories.
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Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with Special Guest John Markus
Host Chris Sarandon interviews John Markus, an Emmy-winning writer, who recounts his comedy journey from writing for legends to show-running iconic sitcoms and becoming a Barbecue Hall of Fame member.
13 May 2025
Cooking By Heart With Chris Sarandon With Special Guest Caroline Aaron
In this episode, SAG Award-winning actress Caroline Aaron shares what it was like growing up Jewish in the South, dining out gratis, thanks to her father’s work as a restaurant supplier before his untimely death, and the subsequent Southern meals lovingly prepared by her family’s African-American housekeeper—including fried chicken and a distinctive red/orange matzoh ball soup at Passover. She reflects on her activist single mother’s influence, dinner table conversations centered on social justice, and the values that shaped her. Caroline also discusses her work with legendary directors like Mike Nichols, Woody Allen, and Tim Burton, and recalls Uta Hagen’s unforgettable advice about food and acting. Join me for a vibrant, funny, and heartfelt conversation with one of the most prolific and versatile actresses of stage, screen, and television.
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29 Apr 2025
Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon with Special Guest Nick Castle
Director/Actor Nick Castle remembers growing up in Hollywood with his Italian-American family eating traditional ethnic fare, having his famous movie choreographer father home for dinner after working at a nearby film studio which young Nick would often visit, and meals with his extended family in Queens, NY. He also talks about his writing collaborations with fellow USC Film School director/alum John Carpenter and ...a fortuitous visit to the original 'Halloween' movie set and the unbelievable result. A down-to-earth and sometimes unpredictable conversation with this veteran director.
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YouTube views
107,625
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
43 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
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