Podcast Episodes

Galia Valadez (Barro, Adelaide) - culture, money, producers and emotion

It's not easy opening a small business in a new town, especially when you are a chef-turned-waiter and sommelier. How is Galia Valadez managing the j…

1 day, 6 hours ago

Sam Homan (Joseph’s) - an industry in transition

With more than 20 years cooking experience, Sam Homan is now executive chef at Joseph’s, a contemporary but grand restaurant at Werribee Park, outsid…

6 days, 6 hours ago

Ali Currey-Voumard (Table Bar & Bistro, Castlemaine) - How resilient are small local businesses in today's hospitality industry?

What's the future of the independent neighbourhood bar, bistro or cafe? How resilient are small local businesses in today's hospitality industry? We …

1 week, 1 day ago

Kellie Ashton (Pure Catering, Brisbane) - Is it ever not crunch time in hospitality?

Is it ever not crunch time in hospitality?

We’re continuing our ‘state of the industry’ series with a dive into a part of the food world that tends …

1 week, 6 days ago

Jenna Abbruzzese (Addington Downs) - spring lambing

In an ongoing series on Dirty Linen, we return to Addington Downs to talk spring lambing (and kidding) with Jenna Abbruzzese. When things go wrong, a…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen

As we discuss the state of hospitality, Dirty Linen returns to Illuminating Lumen, an ongoing series of chats with Emma Sheahan from Lumen People, a …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tony Moss (ALH) - the state of the industry

It feels like it’s never not a big time in the restaurant world but this does feel like a particular moment of challenge and change. So for the next …

3 weeks ago

Ash Nathan (Emmy Monash) - finding community and connection

With 40 years experience as a chef, Ash Nathan is now the food services manager for Emmy Monash, a Jewish aged care residence in Melbourne. Originall…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Producers: Anthony Kumnick (Grampians Vinegar) - How much do you know about vinegar?

How much do you know about vinegar?

Anthony Kumnick is the founder of Grampians Vinegar, based in Great Western Victoria. With a long and varied car…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jody Sutherland (The Maroona Hotel) - the centre of the community

It's challenging to run a country pub but it's so sad for a community when they close down. The Maroona Hotel in western Victoria was at risk of shut…

1 month ago