Industry Standard with Isa Tejera

In the latest episode of Industry Standard, I sit down with food writer Ella Quittner to talk about her new book, Obsessed with the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests. If you want to master the fluffiest pancakes, tender, layered biscuits, crispy-chewy bacon, or truly foolproof poached eggs—this one’s for you. Ella shares the wild story of her dad falling int...

In the latest episode of Industry Standard, I sit down with Clarissa Ward, award-winning Chief International Correspondent at CNN.She opens up about the defining moments from her career on the frontlines of global conflict, including:• Keeping her composure during a tense interview with an ISIS recruiter• Confronting the man who held missing journalist Austin Tice captive• Being detained for 48+ h...

In this episode of Industry Standard , Vox journalist Astead Herndon discusses the future of journalism, why he left The New York Times, and how media is changing in the era of video podcasts and creator-driven news. We talk about why audiences increasingly trust individuals over institutions, the rise of informal political media online, and what successful journalism looks like in a rapidly shift...

In this episode of Industry Standard with Isa Tejera, Gracie Lawrence of the soul-pop band Lawrence opens up about growing up as a middle child with two brothers, her creative partnership with her brother Clyde, and how childhood play shaped her confidence as a performer. She also reflects on finding meaningful female friendships later in life—and why that wasn't always the case. A huge thank you...

For the season two premiere of Industry Standard, I’m joined by Lauren Jackson—New York Times editor and host of Believing —to explore why spirituality is re-emerging in pop culture, politics, and everyday life. From the Mormon Church to astrology apps, Lauren explains how belief, belonging, and ritual are evolving in a post-religious age.  Lauren and I discuss: The trend: Why Americans are paying...

Happy Holidays! For our Christmas special, I’m joined by author Zoe Dubno to talk about her book, Happiness & Love . Vogue calls it a “wickedly funny debut novel skewering New York’s creative class,” and I couldn’t agree more. Spike Art Magazine’s Andrew Key summarizes the story perfectly: “The book takes place over a single evening, rendered in one unbroken paragraph, as the narrator – a writ...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera ! This week, I’m joined by journalist and writer Zing Tsjeng — contributor at British Vogue , host of the BBC Sounds podcast Good Bad Billionaire , and author of the Forgotten Women series. She’s also the former editor-in-chief of VICE and a close friend. (Zing doesn’t know this, but she’s actually my dream co-host. Maybe one day the stars will align!)...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera! If you’re a journalist, writer, reporter, or simply curious about what really happens behind the scenes at a major news network, this episode is for you. CNN Correspondent Salma Abdelaziz joins me for a powerful and candid conversation about the realities of modern journalism. Salma is a fearless breaking-news reporter, a former colleague, and someone...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera! This week I’m joined by award-winning singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Victoria Canal — an especially meaningful guest because we’ve known each other since third grade, back when we were schoolmates in Madrid (with the same piano teacher… shoutout Daniel!). Over the past two decades, I’ve watched Victoria grow into the extraordinary artist and fr...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera! This week I’m joined by the versatile actor b. You may know them as Antonio from The Public Theater’s Twelfth Night (starring Lupita Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, and Sandra Oh), Phoenix from Netflix’s You , or Officer Nikki Reynolds on CBS’s Elsbeth . What’s the secret behind b’s rising career? Relentless self-advocacy and a commitment to mastering their c...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera ! This week, I’m joined by veteran SNL writer Will Stephen , one of the brilliant minds behind some of the show’s most viral sketches — often starring Bowen Yang. You’ve probably seen his work in Bowen Is Still Straight , or Bowen as Moo Deng . He’s also the genius behind the Foodie Boys Podcast sketch with Sabrina Carpenter, Rap Roundtable with Timothé...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera! In this episode, Emmy-nominated actor Rufus Sewell joins me to dive into all things Season 3 of The Diplomat on Netflix. He shares insights on his on-screen chemistry with Keri Russell, what it was like working with Allison Janney, and why the show feels like a quintessential “comedy of divorce.” We also explore his powerful transformation into Prince...

Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera! In the pilot episode of the show, bestselling author and chef Alison Roman joins me to talk about her new cookbook, Something From Nothing, and the art of authentic cooking. Alison shares her cooking philosophy, the beauty of imperfection in food, and how motherhood has shaped her approach in the kitchen. She also opens up about running her grocery sto...