Best A Deep in the Weeds Production Podcasts (2025)

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#122 2025 NASDA Comes to Arkansas 19:18

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The 2025 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture held their annual meeting in Northwest Arkansas. The event brought ag commissioners and secretaries from all 50 states and several territories, as well as delegations from major trading partners, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rolli…

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Postcard from Rome - Claudia Paiella (restaurateur, cooking teacher and guide) - Roaming Rome 20:35

3h ago20:35

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Dirty Linen is coming to you from Rome, Italy, one of the western world's most resonant and layered places to eat. We meet restaurateur, cooking teacher and guide Claudia Paiella to find out what feeds Roma and walk around bustling Mercato Trionfale for tastings, including a life-changing porcini mushroom. https://www.enotecacorsi.com This Mediterr…

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Zach Green (The Storyteller Chef) - Back to country 36:01

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For many chefs, cooking is a craft, a passion, or even a business, but for today's guest, it became a way to heal and reconnect with his roots. After a personal tragedy, Zach Green (The Storyteller Chef) turned to his Indigenous heritage and native ingredients of the Top End to create something truly special. https://www.instagram.com/thestorytelle…

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Over a Glass: Jake Sheedy (Sisu Wines) - Warm, genuine, and full of ambition 40:04

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Jake Sheedy is the driving force behind Sisu Wines in Tasmania’s Upper Coal River Valley. In 2020, he made the bold move to establish a dream from the ground up, embracing both the challenges and rewards of building a vineyard in one of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate regions. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sisuwines/?hl=en⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW…

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Peter Rowan: The Bluegrass Buddha's Tex-Mex Roots, ep. 327 1:08:54

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Legendary Massachusetts-born, California-based musician Peter Rowan is best known for his bluegrass roots. A practicing Buddhist, he did time in Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as well as in the short-lived and epically important Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. However, his latest album 'Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce' celeb…

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Postcard from Italy - Alessandro Camici (Oilbar, Livorno) and guide Elena Morelli 18:25

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Ciao ragazzi! Dirty Linen is coming to you from Italy - we're on a travel assignment - and today's episode is in Livorno, a coastal city in Tuscany. People tend to bypass Livorno for nearby Pisa and Florence but there are great food traditions to explore in this diverse city of many influences. We chat to olive oil expert Alessandro Camici and guid…

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Timothy Cassimatis (Olympic Meats, Marrickville) - Against the odds 39:00

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A car accident, induced coma and over 20 operations almost derailed Timothy Cassimatis (Olympic Meats, Marrickville) dream of one day owning a restaurant that honoured his Greek heritage. But time, patience and family helped him find a way through adversity and now he runs one of the most popular venues in Sydney where the food of his family is fro…

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Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen, episode 7! 20:41

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Last time we caught up with Lumen People, they announced the closing of cafe #1 and shared the news of location #2. As a new site draws closer, Emma Sheahan shares tales of the last bittersweet days in North Melbourne and plans for the new place in Fitzroy. https://www.lumenpeople.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAW…

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Emma D'Alessandro (Cognoscenti Food and Wine, Belgrave Dandenong Ranges) - The heart of the kitchen 27:31

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A true culinary force whose passion for food began with her Italian heritage. Emma D'Alessandro’s (Cognoscenti Food and Wine, Belgrave Dandenong Ranges) remarkable career included over 16 years at the iconic Donovan’s in St Kilda. Now, together with her husband Kevin, she’s embracing new creative outlets in regional Victoria where family and their …

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Over a Glass: Ed Carr (House of Arras) - A pioneer of fine wine 33:56

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Ed Carr is a bit of an enigma, there is no one quite like him. Chief winemaker at the House of Arras, Ed has quite literally put the buzz into the Australian Sparkling wine scene. A pioneer of fine wine, I am thrilled to have Ed join me today. ⁠https://houseofarras.com.au⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHI…

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#121 Rice Delphacid Threatening 42:34

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How are Texas rice farmers battling an insect that's devastating their crops? In this urgent episode, experts detail the impact of the invasive rice delphacid and its link to a major plant virus. Get insights from farmers, researchers and entomologists on current challenges, control methods, and why this pest is a growing threat across the Southern…

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Zac Young (Kita, Canberra) - All-nighter 44:11

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Today, we're talking with Zac Young, the visionary behind Canberra's only overnight café, Kita. A café open 6pm-6am and feeding shift-workers, party goers and families alike. We explore how his vision to create a welcoming space for the uncatered became a thriving, family-run business with a powerful community spirit. https://www.kitakafe.com.au SU…

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#120 The National Rice Month 35th Anniversary Special! 43:54

15h ago43:54

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It's the most wonderful time of year: National Rice Month! This year is the 35th Anniversary and co-hosts Michael Klein and Asiha Grigsby are joined by USA Rice's Cameron Jacobs and Deborah Willenborg to talk all things NRM. From newsletters, influencers, and the 10th annual NRM Video Scholarship contest, to restaurant partners Fuzzy's Taco Shop an…

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Alexander Kelly (Baba's Place, Corner 75) - Community hubs 42:25

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Today, we are joined by Alexander Kelly, a restaurateur dedicated to revitalizing local institutions. As the co-owner of Baba's Place, he has a deep understanding of what makes a neighbourhood venue special. More recently he’s taken on the challenge of reopening Corner 75, preserving its legacy while infusing it with new life for the community. htt…

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Princess Anne Uy (Marvel Stadium) - a remarkable journey 37:46

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A busy restaurant is one thing but how about a packed stadium? Princess Anne Uy feeds up to 45,000 people in her role at Marvel Stadium. She's also representing Australia at the World Food Championships. Her journey is remarkable - and we both get emotional talking about it. https://www.instagram.com/princess_anne_stories/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NE…

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Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks: "Buckle Bunny," No Cringe, and My Black Country, ep. 326 1:07:02

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This time on Basic Folk, we are checking in with country singer-songwriter and Color Me Country radio host Rissi Palmer and Americana country artist Miko Marks. The two close friends both came up as Black women in country music in the early part of the 21st century where they experienced gatekeepers and discrimination in the industry, but undeniabl…

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Over a Glass: Dylan Grigg (Vinya Vella) - devoted guardian of the vine 45:40

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Dylan Grigg is a viticulturist and devoted guardian of the vine. Through his consultancy, Meristem Viticulture, and his own label, Vinya Vella, he has earned a reputation for excellence and deep respect for the land. His commitment was recently recognised with the McWilliam’s Excellence in Action Award presented at the Australian Wine Industry Awar…

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Judy McMahon (Catalina, Rose Bay) - celebrating 30 years 36:27

7d ago36:27

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I’m excited when a restaurant celebrates its first birthday. But what about a restaurant that turns 30? In 1994, Judy McMahon took over Catalina at Rose Bay. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this now iconic restaurant is beloved for its seafood, definitely, but it’s the polished experience that keeps people coming back. We talk about hard-won wisdom, th…

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Tim Greaves (Chef Consultant) - More with less 49:08

7d ago49:08

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What happens when a fine dining chef discovers a new passion? Chef Tim Greaves shifted his focus from exclusive kitchens to a mission of sustainability, embracing practices like foraging and fermentation. He joins us to discuss how he helps chefs create a more mindful food system by teaching them how to do more with less. https://finefoodaustralia.…

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Calum Horn (Longplay Bistro) - Garage days re-visited 41:11

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From Edinburgh to Spain and now to the heart of South Australia, our guest today is a chef whose culinary path is as rich and flavourful as his cooking. He's known for his honest, unpretentious style and his passion for local produce. Today, the head chef of Longplay Bistro, Calum Horn joins us to take us on his culinary journey. https://www.nearmi…

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Leon Kennedy (Pax, Melbourne) - truth bombs and strategic insights 40:55

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We love a return guest on Dirty Linen. Leon Kennedy (previously of Mulberry Group, now at Pax) comes back with a few more truth bombs and strategic insights. We talk about the four-part roadmap that every restaurant needs to be successful, and why altruism is a key to better and more productive business. Mentioned: pax.melbourne Robert Solow’s mode…

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Fernando Sanchez (Opera Bar, Sydney) - bar with a view 35:42

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Venues don’t come more iconic than Opera Bar at the Sydney Opera House. It’s the eve of a new era, with longtime venue managers Solotel on the way out and new stewards Applejack on the way in. We chat to executive chef Fernando Sanchez about work-life balance, women in the industry, reducing food waste and his ‘no dickheads’ policy in the workplace…

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Vibe Coaches: Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, & Shelby Means, ep. 325 1:12:09

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Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, and Shelby Means are on Basic Folk today talking about their new collaborations. Maya produced both Shelby and Joel's debut solo albums this year; Joel and Ethan play in Maya's band; and the two couples (Joel & Shelby are married and Ethan & Maya are partners) are all very close friends. They met in Na…

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Over a Glass: Andrew Caillard MW (The Australian Ark) - grace, humility, and honour 46:53

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Andrew Caillard MW is the embodiment of a true wine professional. He carries himself with grace, humility, and honour, and holds a global reputation as one of the most dedicated wine scholars of our time. Master of Wine, author of The Australian Ark, co-founder of Langton’s Fine Wine Auctions, and associate producer of acclaimed wine films such as …

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Dennis Spanos (Vanilla Lounge, Oakleigh) - A new wave of Greek food 32:12

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A new wave of Greek food is sweeping Australia. One business that’s never been shy of innovation is Vanilla Lounge in Melbourne’s Greek hub of Oakleigh. As the Spanos family open another outlet - this time focused on desserts - we catch up with Dennis Spanos about the family business, his father’s legacy, leading with empathy and the changing face …

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Jess Gregory, (Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie, Newcastle) - Reading the room 29:58

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How do you create a venue that fulfils your dreams of a restaurant and acts as a kind of love letter to diners. A venue that become a part of the community and part of people’s lives and puts your sense of hospitality on display. Today, we're joined by Jess Gregory, co-owner of Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie, who together with her partner Josh ha…

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#119 USA Rice Chair Keith Glover in the Hot Seat 35:09

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Host Michael Klein sits down with USA Rice Chair and Producers Rice Mill CEO Keith Glover to discuss trade, tariffs, export trends, market disruption, sustainability, and more. From reciprocal tariff policies to freight rail performance, Glover covers the challenges and opportunities confronting the U.S. rice industry. With special guest: Keith Glo…

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Harry Kapoulas (Harry Kapoulas, Cronulla) - Gone rogue 26:49

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Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, raw Athenian eatery that's challenging Sydney's fine-dining scene with its laidback, casual approach. Today’s guest, co-founder Harry Kapoulas, has put his heritage front and centre with this new venue, which aims to be a boundary-pushing mix of the past and present. https://www.homerroguetaverna.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Paul Brady on Tina Turner, Irish Music and Not Being Too Famous, ep. 324 54:33

19d ago54:33

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Bob Dylan once called Paul Brady a "secret hero" and meant it as a compliment. The Irish songwriting legend has not been bothered by the fact that his profile has not risen as high as some of his peers. Starting off in the world of traditional Irish music, Brady spent time in the hugely influential Irish group Planxty until they disbanded in 1975. …

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Over a Glass: Christopher Carpenter (Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard) - a busy man 54:30

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Christopher Carpenter is the winemaker at Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard. Based in California, he is also the talent behind the wines of Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota, and Mt. Brave. Safe to say, he’s a busy man—and I’m thrilled he’s carved out some time to join me while he’s in Australia today. ⁠https://www.hickinbothamwines.com.au/?preferred_domain…

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Gabrel Tan (Veneziano ambassador) - beans, farmers and origin 29:34

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Why would a barista subject themselves to the stress and pressure of competition? We chat to Veneziano ambassador Gabrel Tan about putting his coffee skills on the line as he shares resonant stories about beans, farmers and origin. https://www.instagram.com/gabrel____/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BE…

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Raphael Bereche (Bereche et Fils) - terroir, tradition and the miracles of Champagne 25:16

23d ago25:16

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Bonjour from Champagne! Dirty Linen did the hard yards visiting small Champagne producers and sampling the wares. This conversation is with Raphael Bereche, 5th generation producer at Bereche et Fils. We talk terroir, tradition and the many miracles of Champagne. https://www.bereche.com/en/check-age SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE…

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Tom Sarafian (Zareh, Melbourne) - Family dream 23:58

21d ago23:58

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It’s been four years since we caught up with Tom Sarafian who took us on a wild and colourful journey through his family’s culinary history and his incredible career. Back then he hinted at a special project, and now Zareh, his new restaurant is here. https://www.zareh.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND B…

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Over a Glass: Corrina Wright (Oliver's Taranga) - a true voice for change 50:48

27d ago50:48

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Corrina Wright is the winemaker and the face of Oliver’s Taranga in McLaren Vale. She is a sixth-generation farmer whose passion infuses everything she touches. Immensely respected and a true voice for change, I’m thrilled to have finally bribed, coerced, and pleaded my way into getting her on the show. ⁠https://www.oliverstaranga.com/shop/?gad_sou…

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