{"podcast":{"title":"Say Grace","slug":"say-grace-7195172","podcast_index_feed_id":7195172,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/say-grace/","website_url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab58adb7-db61-4fce-a7db-98964339442f/say-grace-image.jpg","author":"Steve Palmer","episode_count":49,"summary":"A soulful exploration of the hospitality industry through the eyes of celebrated restaurateur and author Steve Palmer. Combining the richness of grace—a pre-meal tradition in the South, a gift freely given, and a timeless virtue—with the transformative journey of hospitality, this podcast dives deep into the stories behind the industry. With heartfelt conversations, Palmer uncovers personal journeys of resilience, mental health breakthroughs, and sources of inspiration, showcasing how lives are shaped and changed by the world of service. Say Grace is your place to reflect, connect, and savor thoughtful narratives. Pull up a chair, and join the dialogue about food, people, and the grace that sustains them both.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T22:20:24.532365+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172"},"episode":{"title":"EP 15: A Conversation with Culinary Icon Wolfgang Puck","slug":"ep-15-a-conversation-with-culinary-icon-wolfgang-puck","published_at":"2026-02-12T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-15-a-conversation-with-culinary-icon-wolfgang-puck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172","url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4d97d6d5-4ccb-4be4-bb4b-6dc25c0561af.mp3","summary":"Wolfgang Puck is a chef, restaurateur, and culinary pioneer whose name is synonymous with innovation in modern cuisine. Born in Austria, he worked in some of Europe’s most renowned kitchens before moving to the United States, where his fusion of French technique, California sensibility, and global influences reshaped fine dining. In 1982, he opened Spago, a flagship restaurant that became an international phenomenon and earned multiple James Beard Awards. Over his career, he has built a global restaurant empire, authored bestselling cookbooks, starred in television series, and received many honors including the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Culinary Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In this episode, Wolfgang joins Steve to share stories of his early years of training under his mentor in France, what it was like when Spago became a worldwide sensation, his transition into becoming the first celebrity chef, and his influence on modern American dining. Thank you to Wolfgang Puck and his team for allowing us to use their space to film this episode.","meta_description":"Wolfgang Puck is a chef, restaurateur, and culinary pioneer whose name is synonymous with innovation in modern cuisine. Born in Austria, he worked in some…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3891,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-grace-7195172/episodes/ep-15-a-conversation-with-culinary-icon-wolfgang-puck/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-15-a-conversation-with-culinary-icon-wolfgang-puck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}