Love a systems-wide approach to looking at food stories, and very thoughtful production and storytelling.

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone. We must rethink how we approach food, the way we eat it, prepare it, and grow it, and Point of Origin provides an insightful and thoughtful lens into a better food system.

Great podcast with so many great conversations, education, and information. Thought provoking and original content about the point of origin of our food systems. Only critic would be some of the background music overwhelms the dialogue, especially on the episode “farming while black” while discussing with souls fire farms about reparations.

The content of this podcast is so rich and informative, every episode makes me think differently about a food I’ve been consuming for years or my whole life. I think the audio editing could be cleaner, in the episodes I’ve heard the volume of the talking is super low and the ads are really loud, but the content alone makes this a more than worthwhile podcast.

Keep the education coming!

I love this smart and informative podcast.

before I go on, I just want to be very clear that I love this podcast and will continue to listen and recommend. That said, in the latest episode, when the topic of Cuba comes up there a few facts that need to be checked. First of all Cuba is not a socialist country, it is a communist country. Its health care system is adequate, but its food rationing system is nothing to mirror. People are starving and will often sell their rations to survive. It’s also very important to draw a distinction between socialism and communism, as there are several key differences. Much of the continuing systemic racism in Cuba is tied to the fact that it Communist, and thus supports and expands preexisting systems of oppression. We see the same oppressive models in other communist countries like China, where minority communities such as Uyghers are thrown into concentration camps, stripped of their cultures, forced to assimilate. When we discuss these topics, the facts are important, lest anyone walk away with a romanticized and inaccurate impression of other systems.

stephen satterfield's guests are all the best folks working/writing in food today

Really enjoy hearing voices of activists and people within communities do good work. The fact is that food access, health, justice, distribution etc is so complex and pt of origin untangles some threads. Thx guys.

I went to play one episode my sister to me, and have had this on for hours! Every episode is inquisitive, thoughtful, and super well done. Excited to hear season two & thank you to Whetstone!

I just listened to the episode about the USDA, milk, lobbyists and white supremacy. I grew up on a dairy farm and I’ve gone on to work in food. It is so important to understand how we are being manipulated by our government and how we even pay for it. I am looking forward to listening to more Whetstone podcasts. Thank you.

Each episode makes me think about food in ways I wouldn’t have expected before. If you want to be more conscious about where your food comes from and what it means this podcast is a must-listen.

Poorly researched, one-sided vegan propaganda from people with Trump Derangement Syndrome. Not what I hoped for. Read “sacred cow” if you want a real nuanced conversation on the topic.

I enjoy each and every episode, always fascinated to discover and/ or uncover something new. But - what I love even more is that my 12 year old son actually enjoys it too ❤️Thank you

This show is brilliant and the topics covered are so critical. Thank you !!

if you have any interest in learning more about indigenous food pathways, food equity, and more related topics this is THE BEST podcast.

I love this podcast, and I would love to meet Stephen Satterfield and drink a glass of wine, cider or beer with him! This podcast is intelligent, and I’ve learned so much from it! Thank you Point Of Origin! And I hope to be getting a subscription to Whetstone magazine for my birthday!

I was really interested in this podcast but I’m HOH and it’s just so quiet! Even ads for thispodcast aren’t at a normal volume.

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Well-researched, excellent narration, informative interviews, and perfectly designed podcast. Thank you!

I thought this was such an interesting and troubling story. We so often ignore the the impact of our choices. I thought the point on daily indulgence in the end was a brilliant point. Thanks for sharing!

The shows sound like they’re excellent, from what I can hear. But it’s very, very quiet (I listen on Spotify). Besides making it sound amateurish, and being hard to follow, I end up hating the sponsors, because when their spots come on, they’re all YELLING VERY LOUD at me.

Good background information on the food cultures of the world. Easy conversational listening and educational. We are all connected by food and this show tells of the diversity of our food cultures. Thanks!

I can’t imagine a podcast more suited for anyone who loves food and wants to dig deeper into the history behind what people eat! Just listen and enjoy!

I’ve instantly become a huge fan and will recommend this podcast to anyone who will listen. Really thoughtful interviews and stories featured, with interviewees you can’t help but be inspired by. Does a great job of recognizing systemic/historical issues within food systems, while lifting up the people challenging those systems and making their own way.

I’ve listened to a handful of episodes and really enjoy this! If you are interested in food at all, but especially ‘slow’ food and artisans, this is your podcast! Really cool topics and the guests are doing amazing things in the food world. I love how diverse it is - many different geographical locations, cultures and types of food along with a great education of how our food choices are actually very political. Very educational & inspiring!

Can’t wait for season 3! Even when I’ve already read/heard interviews with Stephen’s guests before, his conversations and the show’s different segments always give me something I haven’t heard before

When a creative endeavor hits all the right notes, all else falls away. You realize just how much noise exists. Point of Origin deserves all the superlatives. Stephen Satterfield is an excellent interviewer who understands how to ask a concise question and leave the airtime to the guest. I’m grateful this podcast exists.

I’m learning so much- this podcast is so good!

About our (broken) food system, food justice (for all and not just for some), and want to build a holistic understanding around the food we eat, then listen to this podcast. Each episode is informative, inspiring, and engaging.

I am wholeheartedly enjoying Point of Origin’s approach to tracing the connections and histories of a wide array of foods and related topics. I also think Stephen Satterfield has one of the very best podcasting voices I’ve ever heard: warm, mellifluous, velvety - I can listen to him for hours. So glad to have learned about this podcast!

Good show with interesting stories. However, the host needs to go. Not necessarily because he is a bad journalist, but his monotone voice makes the audience feel sleepy, uninterested. A good host needs an inviting voice and he is just not it.

Enjoyed this podcast. I recommend it to all my friends

I absolutely love this! Great story telling through an informative lens! The questions and topics are great and interwoven so well. I love the discussions on historical context up to today.

Great podcast

I’ve been highly recommending this podcast to all my friends! Love the work this host is doing to give exposure to the people and places that some of our favorite things/food/techniques are originally from!

Thank you for continuing to help open up space for all of the people ✊🏽🌱

This aptly named, brilliant series does a beautiful job of exploring not only the locale of food and bev origins and the people involved, but the point behind them / why we need to explore these origins. It’s smart, deeply compelling, and a much needed media project that shares stories from people who have historically been overlooked or left out of popular narratives. Well done, y’all.

This is a wonderful series telling fascinating stories related to food, farming and culture which you don’t hear anywhere else! Please keep up this great work.

Rich with history and culture that is usually left out of the main stream.

Authentic ‘farm to table’ storytelling that is nourishing to the soul. Whetstone Magazine founders break new ground with this podcast!

This is a must-listen for food lovers, for anyone who cares about food, farming, and our country.

Point of Origin dives deep into our collective desire to reconnect with that which sustains us: our food. Moreover, it presents stories you probably won’t hear about in corporate media.

If you make a point of excluding white males...you’re not exactly diverse. You’re actually the opposite.

This is the real foodie culture. I really appreciate hearing about stories behind the tastes and cultures of the world, including so many voices that have not been included in dominant food media.

It’s a great podcast but it’s very, very dense

I have enjoyed listening to this podcast and learning both about foods we eat and the humans that cultivate / preserve / protect them.

I am new to the Whetstone community, and it has been a breath of fresh air! It is essential to rediscover, uncover and explore the foundations of our modern food culture for us to move forward. I appreciate the “back to the basics” approach of Whetstone. I was super excited when I learned of the podcast! SUPER STUFF!

Take a journey down the path to learn about what you are eating for dinner. Not only is this an informative podcast, it is important. The host, Stephen, is also really knowledgeable and easy to listen to.

If you are interested in food, storytelling, life in general, this podcast is for you!

What a great new podcast. I’ve already bought the cookbook Indian-ish and bought Skyr yogurt from Whole Foods (I’m sure it’s not super authentic). Can’t wait for more!