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A chatty little podcast that dishes and dotes on the upstarts, icons, dreamers and doers of Houston, the most fascinating city in America.

Milieu Media Group


    • Apr 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Chef Jonny Rhodes on Sustenance and Justice, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 36:38


    Prior-service Marine Jonny Rhodes has come a long way from hawking Frito pie out of his window as an entrepreneurial kid in Trinity Gardens to becoming one of Houston’s most widely lauded chefs. With CityBook editor-in-chief Jeff Gremillion and chef-journalist Kate McLean he dishes on the hard-won acclaim of his Indigo restaurant — and his decision to shut it down soon, to further engage in the fight to end the city's “food apartheid."FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Chef Jonny Rhodes on Sustenance and Justice, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 18:38


    Prior-service Marine Jonny Rhodes has come a long way for hawking Frito pie out of his window as an entrepreneurial kid in Trinity Gardens to becoming one of Houston’s most widely lauded chefs. With CityBook editor-in-chief Jeff Gremillion and chef-journalist Kate McLean he dishes on the hard-won acclaim of his Indigo restaurant — and his decision to shut it down soon, to further engage in the fight to end the city's “food apartheid."FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    The Art of the Interview, with Ernie Manouse, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 28:30


    Emmy-winning, celeb-schmoozing TV host Ernie Manouse has been a Houston favorite for years. Houston CityBook Editor Jeff Gremillion and Creative Director Patrick Magee turn the tables on one of the tube’s top talkers, continue interviewing the interviewer about his life and career.FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    The Art of the Interview, with Ernie Manouse, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 22:31


    Emmy-winning, celeb-schmoozing TV host Ernie Manouse has been a Houston favorite for years. Houston CityBook Editor Jeff Gremillion and Creative Director Patrick Magee turn the tables on one of the tube’s top talkers, interviewing the interviewer about his life, career — and his buddy Al Pacino!FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Stephen Klineberg and 30 Years of Houston Demographics, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 29:24


    Rice University’s Stephen Klineberg, sociologist and widely revered author, has been studying and surveying Houston for 30 years. CityBook Editor Jeff Gremillion and podcast producer Luke Brawner probe the prof, uncovering three incredible decades of demographics, attitudes and epic change. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Stephen Klineberg and 30 Years of Houston Demographics, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 39:51


    Rice University’s Stephen Klineberg, sociologist and widely revered author, has been studying and surveying Houston for 30 years. CityBook Editor Jeff Gremillion and podcast producer Luke Brawner probe the prof, uncovering three incredible decades of demographics, attitudes and epic change.  FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Kitchen Confidential: Chefs Mayank Istwal and Austin Waiter, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 32:46


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and chef-journalist Kate McLean continue their conversation with two of Houston's top culinary talents. Mayank Istwal, is the executive chef of Musaafer, one of Houston newest and trendiest eateries, and Exec Chef Austin Waiter  runs the kitchen at Tony’s, the city’s most venerable fine-dining stalwart. They share more memories of one of Houston's most legendary fine dining icons, and Jeff grills them on some of their favorite (and least favorite) ingredients, dishes, guilty pleasures, and more! FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Kitchen Confidential: Chefs Mayank Istwal and Austin Waiter, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 36:36


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and chef-journalist Kate McLean sit down with two of Houston's top culinary talents. Mayank Istwal, is the executive chef of Musaafer, one of Houston newest and trendiest eateries, and Exec Chef Austin Waiter  runs the kitchen at Tony’s, the city’s most venerable fine-dining stalwart. Hear their origin stories as chefs, their memories of one of Houston's most legendary fine dining icons, and their experience over the last 12 difficult months navigating the restaurant industry in the midst of a global pandemic. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Talking Bull, with the Great Mickey Gilley, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 19:02


    Country music superstar Mickey Gilley had 17 number-one hits and ran the Houston honky-tonk that launched the country craze of the 1980s. Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and writer-musician Brant Croucher get more of the story of his amazing life and career. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Talking Bull, with the Great Mickey Gilley, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 24:48


    Country music superstar Mickey Gilley had 17 number-one hits and ran the Houston honky-tonk that launched the country craze of the 1980s. Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and writer-musician Brant Croucher get the story of his amazing life and career. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Steve and Dan Zimmerman on Montrose Then, Now and Next, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 31:04


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and Southern Smoke’s Caroline Starry continue chatting with two generations of Montrose developers, Steve Zimmerman and his son Dan. From their historic La Colombe d’Or — a storied boutique hotel just renovated and expanded to include a residential tower, a partnership with the Hines corporation — they look back and the neighborhood's colorful past. And glimpse its future. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Steve and Dan Zimmerman on Montrose Then, Now and Next, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 35:25


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and Southern Smoke’s Caroline Starry chat with two generations of Montrose developers, Steve Zimmerman and his son Dan. From their historic La Colombe d’Or — a storied boutique hotel just renovated and expanded to include a residential tower, a partnership with the Hines corporation — they look back and the neighborhood's colorful past. And glimpse its future. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Andrew Karnavas' Inspiring Musical Journey, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 40:26


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and podcast producer Luke Brawner continue visiting with one of Houston's most innovative singer-songwriters, educators, entertainers, and serial entrepreneurs — Andrew Karnavas. They discuss the impact of his unexpected multiple sclerosis diagnosis on his life and career, and his plans as he looks toward the future. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Andrew Karnavas' Inspiring Musical Journey, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 29:24


    In this episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and podcast producer Luke Brawner visit with one of Houston's most innovative singer-songwriters, educators, entertainers, and serial entrepreneurs — Andrew Karnavas. They discuss his journey from medical school to starting a bluesy Delta rock band, and eventually beginning to write and perform music for kids. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    The Glamour and Grit of Becca Cason Thrash, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 32:44


    In the first episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and Lisa Holthouse, the magazine’s executive publisher, continue visiting with one of Houston's most generous and glamorous socialites and hostesses — the one and only Becca Cason Thrash — about her magnificent parties past, including her experience hosting George Clooney in her Houston mansion, the long history of invitees winding up in her pool, and the art of curating and strategically seating guests.  FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    The Glamour and Grit of Becca Cason Thrash, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 26:51


    In the first episode of CityBook & Co., Houston CityBook editor Jeff Gremillion and Lisa Holthouse, the magazine’s executive publisher, visit with one of Houston's, and maybe the world's, most generous and glamorous socialites and hostesses — the one and only Becca Cason Thrash — about her magnificent parties past, including her experience hosting President Barack Obama in her Houston mansion during his first presidential campaign. FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media GroupArtwork designed by Patrick Magee for CityBook MediaMusic licensed by Blue Dot Sessions© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

    Welcome to CityBook & Co.!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 1:30


    Welcome to CityBook & Co., a chatty little podcast that dishes and dotes on the upstarts, icons, dreamers and doers of Houston, the most fascinating city in America.  FIND, FOLLOW, AND LIKE US ONLINE:Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Produced, edited, and mixed by Luke Brawner for Milieu Media Group© 2020-2021 CityBook Media, LLC and Milieu Media Group, LLC

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