Unglossy: Authentic Conversations on Culture, Creativity & Legacy

Unglossy is the unfiltered conversation series exploring the people, stories, and cultural forces reshaping creativity today. Hosted by hip-hop icon and educator Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, the show dives deep into how creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators build influence, identity, and legacy in a rapidly shifting world.

Each episode features candid interviews with artists, athletes, founders, storytellers, and cultural architects—revealing the real experiences behind viral moments, brand breakthroughs, career pivots, and creative risks.

If you're into culture, music, business, branding, or the behind-the-scenes game of how ideas spread, this is your front-row seat. Listen to Unglossy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod on Instagram and join the conversation.

Unglossy is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios — where stories take the mic. Learn more at wearemerrickstudios.com.

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Unglossy: Authentic Conversations on Culture, Creativity & Legacy

Marcus Samuelsson: Pushing the boundaries of culinary artistry

April 18, 2024 • Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, Jeffrey Sledge, Marcus Samuelsson • Season 4 • Episode 3

Witness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is—Marcus Samuelsson. From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (that makes two cameos in this podcast), was powered by creative and cultural experiences from his travels around the world. With restaurants spanning the US, Canada, Bahamas and his native Ethiopia, this eight-time James Beard Foundation award winner has inspired with his lyrical dishes from kitchens located in neighborhoods one might not expect to find them. Journey with us as Marcus dives into the why and how behind his ability to bring people and communities together while blurring the lines between music and cuisine until their cultural significance feels almost one and the same.

"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/