Repertoire is a traveling video podcast series hosted by Sammy Monsour—a Michelin award-winning chef, two-time cookbook author, food activist, and instructor in the Culinary Institute of America’s Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems program.
Each episode, Sammy sits down with some of the most influential chefs in the world for unfiltered conversations about food, culture, creativity, and sustainability. From kitchen rituals and philosophies to personal stories and behind-the-pass realities, Repertoire dives into the ideas and experiences that shape who we are as cooks and as people. Expect big laughs, honest talk, and plenty of delicious moments along the way.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday—audio streaming everywhere + full & short video episodes on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Howdy Friends!
Welcome to the very first Repertoire Intermezzo.
In a traditional tasting menu, an intermezzo is served between courses—a brief pause, a palate cleanser, and a moment to reset before the next course arrives. It felt like the perfect name for these occasional short episodes, where I'll step away from our usual long-form conversations to share updates, reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and a little context about what's happening between seasons.
In this first Intermezzo, I explain why Repertoire has been quiet over the past few months, what I've been working on at the Culinary Institute of America, and why I made the difficult decision to pause production while building and teaching a new graduate-level course on food systems advocacy.
The good news: we're back.
Season One isn't over yet. Next week, Episode Fifteen with Chef Kyle Bailey arrives, followed by an incredibly special conversation with Chef Minh Phan to close out S1!
After that, all eyes turn toward Season Two—which I'm currently shooting. Spoiler alert—moving forward, seasons will contain 8 episodes and follow a central story arc. S2's story arc? The Lowcountry...
Thank you for your patience, your support, and for giving this independent show the opportunity to keep growing. I'm grateful you're here, and I'm excited for what's coming next.
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