Michael S. Smith began his career in interior design in his 20s, and quickly rose to prominence with projects including the White House residential quarters for Barack and Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes’ stunning  NYC apartment. He has been named to Architectural Digest’s “A-D 100” seven times. Here he talks with Martha about how the home has evolved through pandemic changes and beyond, the things to do - and not do - when embarking on design projects, and the building project Martha was scared to take on. 

Michael S. Smith began his career in interior design in his 20s, and quickly rose to prominence with projects including the White House residential quarters for Barack and Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes’ stunning  NYC apartment. He has been named to Architectural Digest’s “A-D 100” seven times. Here he talks with Martha about how the home has evolved through pandemic changes and beyond, the things to do - and not do - when embarking on design projects, and the building project Martha was scared to take on.

In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you!  
Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.

In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you!   Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.

The Martha Stewart Podcast

She’s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio and more. But you’ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the world. Some you’ve heard of — some you haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.

She&rsquo;s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio and more. But you&rsquo;ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most&nbsp;fascinating people in the world. Some you&rsquo;ve heard of&nbsp;&mdash; some you haven&rsquo;t. But they all have an important thing in common: they&rsquo;re at the top of their fields. And they&rsquo;ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.

Homes: Evolutions, inspirations and curiosity with interior designer Michael S. Smith

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0988884f-d6c9-43e4-afc3-af4100f42273/transcript

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!

You&rsquo;ve seen Chris Appleton&rsquo;s work on Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande&mdash;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&nbsp;Your Roots Don&rsquo;t Define You. Listen to that here - plus essential advice for beautiful, healthy hair!

More Than Glam: Chris Appleton on Hair, Confidence & Reinvention

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e0bff809-6af5-48ef-973b-b3d90127af86/transcript

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.  

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. &nbsp;

Can Peptides Reverse Aging? With Dr. Amanda Kahn

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d64c9fbc-9a49-4939-9f68-b3d201614516/transcript

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).

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&nbsp;The Tonight Show&nbsp;and&nbsp;Late Night, and has two comedy specials available on Hulu. Her first book,&nbsp;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).

Zarna Garg Makes Martha Stewart Laugh 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/985ee5b0-1e07-4062-8860-b3b8014f33e0/transcript

Homes: Evolutions, inspirations and curiosity with interior designer Michael S. Smith

In 1 playlist(s)

The Martha Stewart Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips