Podcast Episodes

Michael Stoddart (Oncore by Clare Smyth) - Hospo to the core

Running a world-class restaurant in any city has many ongoing challenges, especially if it’s off the back of the success of a sibling restaurant on t…

11 months, 1 week ago

Over a Glass: Andrew Margan (Margan Wines) - stalwarts of the wine industry

You can't talk about the Hunter Valley without acknowledging the remarkable work and dedication of the Margan family. Andrew Margan and his wife, Lis…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Harris (Kilcoy Global Foods) - Until the cows come home

We all know that cheffing is the great global vocation, with skills learnt on the tools adaptable to just about any kitchen on earth. But commercial …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Crackling: Andy Wirya (Island Radio) - Honouring the homeland

He is one of the most exciting young talents on the culinary scene, and one of the humblest. This week Andy Wirya (Island Radio) talks family, old re…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over a Glass: Melanie Chester (Giant Steps, Yarra Valley) - innovation and excellence

Melanie Chester is the General Manager at Giant Steps, where she also leads Winemaking and Viticulture. Her vision and expertise are what truly set h…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Producers: Astrid Birt (Fresh Tracks Farm) - Raise the kids

Keen to escape the city life, Astrid Birt (Fresh Tracks Farm) took over the family property in rural Western Australia where she is now raising a you…

1 year ago

Ali Chebbani (Chebbo’s Burgers) - Built by burgers

Going from food truck to bricks and mortar is an exciting development for small operators, but it also comes with a whole raft of new challenges. How…

1 year ago

The Crackling: Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood, Sydney) - Heartbeat of Newtown

Newton is one of the most vibrant hospitality hubs in Sydney with just about every cuisine in earth on offer. But there is one restaurant, Bloodwood,…

1 year ago

Over a Glass: Angus Hughson (Writer and Publisher) - mentor to many and friend to most

Angus Hughson has played a pivotal role in shaping the voice of Australian wine.

As a respected wine writer and publisher, he possesses a keen under…

1 year ago

The Producers: Bruce Maynard (Wheat and Sheep farmer) - valuing diversity and soil health

Bruce Maynard isn’t farming like those around him. His fields at Willydah, west of Dubbo in NSW, look different, greener, wilder, a little more chaot…

1 year ago