On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell.
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What do you get when World of Sport meets Countdown. You get Ruck 'n Roll. If you have a love of sport, music and life in general this is the podcast for you. Hosted by long time radio DJ Kevin Hillier and footy journo, broadcaster and deli owner Mark Fine it is always unpredictable and good fun.
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varied roles. Fondly remembered for hosting Channel 10's Good Morning Melbourne and for a time the nightly news, Annette also interviewed the creme de la creme of visiting celebrities. When they didn't com…
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432. Zach Cregger's Weapons, Sling Up-Ends Linear TV (again), and AI with a heart?
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34:35This week, Mesh provides a rave review for Weapons, the sophomore effort from Zach Cregger, that is generating massive box-office buzz. Next, Paul and Mesh discuss the introduction of Sling's day, weekend, and week passes which provide a low-cost entry point to linear TV, but may ruffle feathers with TV networks. Finally, they discuss Geoffrey Hint…
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The Clock on the Silo says Eleven Degrees.
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1:43:33In a galaxy far, far away....... The Wrath of Peak, the latest episode of The Galah Wars franchise, is unleashed as Stephen J fires up over football's horse trading, the F word and unpaid legal fees. Ken brings Paul Kelly's catalogue to the table for musical dissection and the results will surprise. Finey is not only living the dream, he's driving …
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Rachel Khoo is one of the stars of The Great Australian Bake Off and as the new season drops on Binge, the effervescent, world-renowned global culinary consultant, author, presenter and baker joins us for a chat. Rachel shares her amazing story which has taken her around the world, from Le Cordon Bleu pastry kitchen in Paris to sharing the Bake Off…
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431. Sizzling Q2 Media Earnings, NFL + ESPN unite, and Howdy, Roku
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33:34This week, Paul and Mesh begin with strong earnings announcements from several leading media companies. Next, they discuss the announced deal between NFL and ESPN where NFL is getting a stake in ESPN in exchange for granting ESPN additional games and media rights. Finally, they discuss Roku entering the pay-streaming game with its new budget-friend…
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Which of these three movie quotes best sums up this week's episode of Ruck 'n Roll? Forrest Gump: "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Oliver Hardy "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!" Peter Sellers "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!" No cheating. Ring after the show o…
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Matthew Richardson is one of footy's most likeable characters. After a stellar AFL career with the Tigers, he has transitioned into one of the most popular TV and radio commentators going around. Here, 'Richo' reminisces about his playing days at Richmond, his unlikely media career, the joys of curried sausages and his thoughts on who will win the …
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430. Unscripted TV Pivots: Reality Soars while Home Renovation Sinks; Court says NFTs can be trademarks
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34:46This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the home renovation TV genre amidst HGTV's decision to cancel several of its shows in response to declining viewership and cost over runs. On the other end of the TV spectrum, they recap Banijay Entertainment's strong first half of 2025 as the mega TV producer is hitting on all cylinders. Finally,…
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Trying to illuminate the contents of the audio package you are about to unwrap is mountainous. Sir Edmund Hillary would need more than the sherpas of Nepal to plant his flag on the summit of this heap. Highlights include: SJP's reports on his latest speaking engagment. Finey savages the father-son rule Ken reviews 10CC and Tim Finn Live Kev unleash…
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Actor, producer, podcaster, mum, wife and juggler of many roles is Tammin Sursok. We are delighted that Tammin joins us this week with tales of her life and successful career which began in Summer Bay, on TV super soap Home and Away. Tammin talks about the big move to the US and some not-so-glorious days before landing on her feet and, on at least …
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429. Fantastic Four and San Diego Comic Con, Skydance gets FCC approval
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25:26This week, Jessica David is back and filling in for Mesh. Paul and Jessica begin with Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot and George Lucas' first appearance at San Diego Comic Con. Next, Paul provides an update on FCC's approval of Skydance's proposed acquisition of Paramount clearing the path for the deal to close. Finally, they ponder the unconfirmed …
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The red light is on and there is no stopping the four horse manure of the apodcalypse. Finey shares some of his Japanese travels, Ken has been on the celebrity hotline to an Aussie showbiz icon and coincidentally Stephen J Peak is also having a Barry Crocker. Bazza actually features in our weekly musical joust as the battlelines are drawn over a 4I…
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Celebrity chef, author and a man who has travelled the world plying his trade, Tobie Puttock is our guest this week and the kitchen is a space that brings him both passion and pain. While he can whip up a five star meal that will blow your taste buds away, Tobie is on a mission to eradicate the enormous amount of food we waste every single day, and…
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428. Emmy Nominations and Upfront Ad Commitments Close
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31:38This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of the 77th Emmy nominations, where streamers dominated yet again. Next, the discuss the conclusion of the 2025 Upfront negotiations for several major players, including a record volume in sales for NBCU built on the strength of a major sports portfolio (World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowl and the return of t…
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If you are easily offended, highly contagious, lactose intolerent, ticklish, scared of heights, potty trained, union accreditied, date stamped or hard of hearing, do we have a show for you! Fresh from filming Caligula 44 (with music and choregraphy by Coldplay) Kev, Peaky and Ken storm through topics like a ravenous mens' bicyle group at a French p…
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Our guest this week is Stephen Comey, one of the heart throbs of eighties television in Australia when he starred as Kevin Palmer in the long running super soap Sons and Daughters. Thesedays, Steve still treads the boards occasionally but has carved out a long and successful career in event management. We reminisce about those heady days of TV glor…
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427. Superman, Sun Valley and Click to Cancel Cancelled
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36:48This week, Paul and Mesh recap Superman's box office performance as the Gunn era of the DC film universe starts off. Next, they peer into the summer camp for Billionaires where CEOs and heads of entertainment and tech meet at the annual Sun Valley conference. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FTC's click to cancel rule which was struck down (…
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Welcome to the only program in podcast history that goes from Bond: James Bond to Horne: Bo Horne. Why is it so? You have to listen to solve that conundrum. The twists and turns this show takes rival a Stephen King novel or a Kardashian pool party. There's football, foreign language, the new team sport of double dating plus other highly provocative…
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Titus O'Reily is full of it, in the nicest possible way. When it comes to colourful stories from the wacky world of sport, Titus is the man with a treasure trove of amazing yarns and he shares some of the best with us in this episode. We also discover how the father of four shapes up in the kitchen and, given he is now fully engaged as a member of …
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426. Diddy Verdict and Paramount settles with Trump
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34:43This week, after a short 4th of July break, Paul and Mesh kick things off with a movie update discussing how F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth excelled in theaters. Next, they discuss the Diddy trial verdict which saw Diddy acquitted of the most serious charges he was facing in a mixed decision that will spare him a lengthy prison sentence. Finally, th…
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Don't wait for the jury to come back on this one. Guilty on charges of broadcasting atrocities - including tasteless, mindless, factless and pointless points of view. Guilty of flogging a dead horse or two and in Stephen J Peak's case, tipping them. Guilty of over talking, talking over and talking shite. While the appeal is pending, take a musical …
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When it comes to great stories about the biggest stars in the entertainment world, Craig Bennett is a veritable goldmine. But not only is Craig one of the most beloved showbiz reporters in the world, he's warm, witty, great company and wickedly funny. And we are absolutely thrilled to have him as our special guest this week. Craig shares his memori…
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EOFY? BYO? AC/DC ✓ No mid year slump here and that is not the only thing missing from this show. Like the SCG, a visit from the Grass God would not hurt. What you will hear is sport for all corners of the world and the alphabet - AFL, NRL, F1, NBA and DARTS. Even the music act looks like a Scrabble rack or a Wordle puzzle. It is AC/DC getting the R…
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Dr Joanna McMillan is a PHD qualified nutritional scientist, dietician and heath and wellbeing expert, but the self-confessed science nerd is a breath of fresh air because she talks about food in a way we can all understand and relate to. A television and radio favourite, Joanna chats about her early years growing up on a Scottish farm, the importa…
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425. Lakers $10B sale, Village Roadshow sells for $400M
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30:43Paul and Mesh begin with Mark Walter's purchase of a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10B, which is 40% higher than the next-highest NBA sale price (Celtics). Next, they discuss YouTube's CEO's comments regarding integrating generative AI video tool Veo3 into YouTube Shorts to further democratize content creation. Finally, they p…
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It is the podcast most recommended by the Proctologist Association of Biddleonia, and for good reason. Where else would you hear grown men discussing the wide ranging and thought provoking array of topics covered weekly in this show? That's right, only here and in a waiting room where they are about to be roshamboed (Thanks South Park) Now that we …
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Analiese Gregory is living the dream - her dream - and it involves many personal and professional challenges that most of us would baulk at. When we first spoke to Analiese nearly four years ago, she was beginning her new life in Tasmania, not knowing what was ahead or whether she would stay or go. She stayed, as we will all see in the new season o…
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424. Disney + Universal Sue MidJourney; WBD Announces Spin Off
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34:20Paul and Mesh begin with a quick update on the Nintendo Switch 2 which set sales records in its first week of launch. Next, they discuss Disney and Universals' copyright infringement complaint against Midjourney. Finally, with the announcement that Warner Bros. Discovery will be spinning off its legacy cable networks and Disney's statement that it …
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Brush off those winter chills because those little rays of sunshine, happiness and fluffy white clouds in a blue sky return. Stephen J Peak, Mark Fine and Kevin Hillier - the demisters of life - defog the misty fields of footy, darts, baking, horse racing, golf, brain surgery and cricket but never rocket science (Ts & Cs and common sense apply). Th…
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You will meet few people with a greater passion for food, cooking, shopping and sharing than our guest this week, social media sensation Steph De Sousa. Steph shares her experiences in the MasterChef kitchen, which helped steer her to her happy place - her kitchen in her house (conveniently located above an Aldi supermarket) where she reigns as the…
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423. Tribeca Film Festival & NCAA House Settlement Approved
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29:35This week, Paul recaps a great Tribeca Film Festival event he attended and discusses its importance to the greater NY entertainment scene. Next, Paul and Mesh cover some recent layoffs affecting legacy media companies. Finally, Paul provides an update on the House v. NCAA settlement which was just approved and formally ushers in the era of colleges…
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Our musical journey this week takes us to the sizzling seventies, but much of the rest of the program has barely left the cave. Stephen J Peak gives us an interesting insight into lawyers watching lawyers and again shows why he never became a professional punter. Ken Francis is in for Finey and as always brings decorum and knowledge to the discussi…
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It's Big Freeze 11 time and CEO of Fight MND Matt Tilley is our special guest this week. Matt was the king of Melbourne's FM breakfast timeslot not that long ago but now heads up the fight to cure the beast that is Motor Neurone Disease, working with Australian of the Year Neale Daniher and an incredible team of scientists, doctors and fundraisers.…
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422. Hailey Bieber’s Rhode sells for $1B and Reed Hastings joins Anthropic
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36:02This week, Paul and Mesh start with a recap of the highest grossing Memorial Day Weekend for the U.S. movie business as Lilo and Stitch outperformed and MI:8 held its own. Next, they discuss the latest billion-dollar beauty sale as e.l.f has agreed to buy Hailey Beiber’s Rhode skin care and cosmetics brand for up to one billion dollars ($1,000,000,…
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Long Haired Freaky People Need Not Apply.
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1:13:48Finey returns and he has come from the clouds in the footy tipping to be the clear leader at the halfway point of the season. Did Peak peak too early and is Kev's bias is costing him? Will he ever get over those prelim final losses of the eighties and nineties? There is plenty of footy news to discuss as well as F1, NRL, darts and racing. FYI - Ste…
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Such is his popularity, dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops up everywhere from The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS to MasterChef, and we are delighted to say he pops up this week on Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson. Adriano shares memories of his childhood - where he really was the kid in the lolly shop. While his desserts might be out of this world, A…
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Not only do we musically travel back to 1979 and the height of the disco boom, but Stephen J Peak relives his daze of gold tipped shoes, tight fitting cream corduroy slacks and lemon cotton body shirts and shaking his groove thing at Inflation and The Underground. But wait, there's more - and fortunately it is not more of that. All codes of footy g…
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