The Martha Stewart Podcast

What makes a brand spend $8–10 million for 30 seconds of airtime? Martha sits down with PepsiCo Beverage CMO Mark Kirkham to reveal how Super Bowl ads are conceived, measured, and transformed into cultural moments that last far beyond game day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha is heading to Milan to dive into the wild world of Olympic figure skating, and who better to show her the ins and outs than former Olympic skater Johnny Weir? In this episode, Johnny breaks down everything we'll need to know about this year's competition: the big names on the American team, tricks and techniques to watch for, and—of course—how to travel to the Olympics in style.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest month in sports is here—from the Super Bowl to the 2026 Winter Olympics—and one voice will be at the center of it all. Mike Tirico, the face of NBC Sports, joins Martha to preview Super Bowl LX, shares what to watch in Milan, and discusses which athletes are poised to bring home the gold. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the moments that will define the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Martha is joined by "Queen of Hoops" Jennifer Fisher, whose jewelry designs have attracted celebrity fans like Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Hailey Beiber. But, she's also expanded her business endeavors into the world of clean eating and healthy living with her seasoned salts and new cookbook, "Trust Your Gut." Jennifer and Martha discuss the evolution of a business and how to choose the foods that make us feel better—and still taste delicious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve seen Chris Appleton’s work on Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande—but his story goes beyond the red carpet. Chris joins Martha Stewart to talk about the journey from his humble roots in a sleepy English village to red carpets around the world. Along the way, he learned about beauty and the power of transformation, lessons he shares in his new book Your Roots Don’t Define You. Listen to that here - plus essential advice for beautiful, healthy hair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peptides are suddenly a buzzword in the media and amongst certain wellness-minded circles, promising to help people sleep better, look better, lose weight, gain strength, reduce inflammation, and perhaps prevent disease. But without medical-grade testing to back up these claims, are they safe to use? Dr. Amanda Kahn runs a medical practice devoted to longevity medicine and joins Martha today to break down the costs, risks and science behind the peptides and enzymes she prescribes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are laughing out loud today with comedian and actress Zarna Garg. Born in India, Zarna started her career as a lawyer in Ohio. Since her second act in comedy, she has taken America by storm. She has appeared on The Tonight Show and Late Night, and has two comedy specials available on Hulu. Her first book, This American Woman, came out in early 2025 and became a New York Times Bestseller. Today, she sits down with Martha to talk about her rise in comedy, performing with some of the biggest names in the business, and where she gets her inspiration( hint, hint: her mother-in-law).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.