Deborah Needleman spent decades shaping how we think about design. She founded Domino and edited T: The New York Times Style Magazine before leaving it all behind to become a student of craft. She joins David to talk about what curiosity looks like when there's no magazine to fill. She explores textiles in India, broom-making in Japan, and basketry in Morocco, pursuing hands-on experience that exposes universal themes in human nature and drive.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

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Photo Credits:
- Annemarie O’Sullivan. Photo by Alun Callender
- Jane Da Mosto in action preserving nice. Photo by Michele Gallucci (@Sailordreamer78)
- Weaving Between Land and Sea, Deborah Needleman, Photos by Giacomo Bianco and Celeste Soloman, Curated by Marina Marques, Residency: March – May 2025, Exhibition: 8 May – 8 August 2025
- Alexander Girard Works, Courtesy Museum of International Folk Art

Deborah Needleman spent decades shaping how we think about design. She founded Domino and edited T: The New York Times Style Magazine before leaving it all behind to become a student of craft. She joins David to talk about what curiosity looks like when there's no magazine to fill. She explores textiles in India, broom-making in Japan, and basketry in Morocco, pursuing hands-on experience that exposes universal themes in human nature and drive. Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at&nbsp;<a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780079489259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MMRGkXU4kaSogPjt7n6iF">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>.
Check out our Apple Maps Guides on <a href="https://maps.apple.com/guides?curated=2680814947012696711">Marrakech's Most Magical Riads</a> Photo Credits: - Annemarie O&rsquo;Sullivan. Photo by Alun Callender - Jane Da Mosto in action preserving nice. Photo by Michele Gallucci (@Sailordreamer78) - Weaving Between Land and Sea, Deborah Needleman, Photos by Giacomo Bianco and Celeste Soloman, Curated by Marina Marques, Residency: March &ndash; May 2025, Exhibition: 8 May &ndash; 8 August 2025 - Alexander Girard Works, Courtesy Museum of International Folk Art

In Traveling Through, David Prior—travel writer and founder of experiential travel company Prior—sits down with friends and culture-makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, Athena Calderone, and more to trace the trips, objects, and encounters that shaped who they are. Because the most interesting stories aren't about where you went. They're about what stayed with you. New episodes every other Thursday. Find it on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Traveling Through is hosted by David Prior. It is produced by Clare Slaughter along with Kristin Mendez and Drew Morris of Born Ready Films. Associate Producer is Alex Greiner. The Pushkin team includes Gretta Cohn, Jacob Weisberg, Eric Sandler, Grace Ross, Justin Richmond, Morgan Rater, Leah Rose, Sarah Bruguiere, Jake Gorksi, Jake Flanagin. Theme music composed by Daniel Walter. Video and audio production provided by Born Ready Films. Special thanks to Kate Berry, Somerset House and Armadillo.

In Traveling Through, David Prior&mdash;travel writer and founder of experiential travel company Prior&mdash;sits down with friends and culture-makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, Athena Calderone, and more to trace the trips, objects, and encounters that shaped who they are. Because the most interesting stories aren't about where you went. They're about what stayed with you. New episodes every other Thursday. Find it on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at <a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780671156418000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pXNEaULO_ijviEkrCGWua">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>.
Traveling Through is hosted by David Prior. It is produced by Clare Slaughter along with Kristin Mendez and Drew Morris of Born Ready Films. Associate Producer is Alex Greiner. The Pushkin team includes Gretta Cohn, Jacob Weisberg, Eric Sandler, Grace Ross, Justin Richmond, Morgan Rater, Leah Rose, Sarah Bruguiere, Jake Gorksi, Jake Flanagin. Theme music composed by Daniel Walter. Video and audio production provided by Born Ready Films. Special thanks to Kate Berry, Somerset House and Armadillo.

Traveling Through with David Prior

Deborah Needleman on Handmade Beauty and Going to the Source

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