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Jordan Canning and Sarah Hillier are here to tell you what you HAVE to be watching! Whether its brilliant, bizarre, or just plain unbelievable - it’s definitely Mandatory Viewing! The shows, movies, nostalgia and viral chaos best consumed socially with your comrades, a gummy (encouraged) and snacks (required)! Your one stop shop to catch up on what everyone is talking about!
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Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James Atkinson
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Wine lover? Craft beer fan? Drink whisky, bourbon, cognac or rum? Or maybe it's gin or vodka or mezcal you're into? Based in Australia, but globally minded, Drinks Adventures covers all these drinks and more: Japanese sake, cider, tequila, champagne, cocktails... we could go on! Listen in as award-winning drinks writer James Atkinson interviews the world's biggest names in craft brewing, winemaking, distilling and mixology, along with sommeliers, mixologists, sake samurais, masters of wine a ...
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Diageo's spirits outlook with Australia boss Dan Hamilton
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We’re joined this episode by Dan Hamilton, managing director of DiageoAustralia. When Dan took on the role in October 2023 it was a homecoming to Australia after 20 years working abroad, 12 of which were in senior commercial positions at Diageo. And he was joining the Australian business at a particularly challenging time, with consumers facing sig…
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How the Romans inspired Merrick Watts' Posca Hydrate
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We’re joined this episode by Merrick Watts and Ed Stening, co-founders ofPosca Hydrate, a recent start-up that takes inspiration from one of the oldestdrinks in recorded history. Posca shares its name with an ancient concoction of red wine vinegar, water, salt and flavourings that was consumed by the Roman army for its hydrating properties, at a ti…
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Protecting Australian rum, with Matt Hobson of Nil Desperandum
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In this episode, we welcome Matt Hobson of Nil Desperandum Rum back to the show. Matt was last with us on the eve of Queensland Rum Day 2024 to discuss the debut release of The Rum Consortium, a history-making blend of rumsfrom four Queensland distilleries including icons Bundaberg and Beenleigh. Queensland Rum Day 2025 is coming up this Friday Oct…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 17 The Summer I Turned Pretty : Season One Finale
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Well here we are, the season finale of our first season of Mandatory Viewing and WOW have we had an incredible time! We've talked about doctors on ships, naked people finding love, vulcans and so much more. This week it's the viral sensation, The Summer I Turned Pretty! Is the hype worth it? Do we love watching these lovers? Is Conrad perfect? And …
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The trials and triumphs of mobile canning in Australia
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In this episode we’re joined by Chris Kelly of Australia’s first mobile canning provider, East Coast Canning. Chris founded the business in 2016 to provide small breweries with access to professional-grade packaging without them needing to invest in expensive canning lines of their own. Nine years on, East Coast Canning has a fleet of four mobile c…
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Why Cincoro is more than "Michael Jordan's tequila"
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We’re joined this episode by Emilia Fazzalari and Quentin Job of Cincoro Tequila. Cincoro is the ultra-premium tequila brand launched in 2019 by a group of NBA club owners including the legendary Michael Jordan, who it turns out is also a tequila aficionado. Also in the founding group are Emilia – the company’s executive chairperson who we’re speak…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 16 : Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Four and a Half Vulcans
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Get ready for a VERY special episode! This week Jordan and Sarah talk about the Star Trek Strange New Worlds' episode Four and a Half Vulcans that Jordan directed!! Sarah asks Jordan ALL the juicy questions and she gives ALL the juicy answers. We also learn a lot about Sarah's Trek filled childhood. It's a HOOT! So grab your plomeek soup and dig in…
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Mandatory Viewin Ep. 15 The Ultimatum : Queer Love
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Hello world, we are back and raring to go! This week Sarah and Jordan jump in with one of their all time favs, The Ultimatum: Queer Love! Will they deem it Mandatory Viewing? Head to the Dollarama, grab your fav snacks and find out!By sarahphillier
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The Guinness boom with global brand ambassador Padraig Fox
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We're joined this episode by Guinness global brand ambassador Padraig Fox. Padraig was recently in Australia as part of Guinness’s sponsorship of the British and Irish Lions rugby tour, which coincides with a massive global resurgence for the brand. And, as you would have heard in my recent interview with Lion bosses James Brindley and Anubha Sahas…
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Sarah and Jordan are back and oh how they missed you! This week they give you some recent and personal recommendations and let you know what they're loving lately. So cozy up with your cat or friend and listen baby.By sarahphillier
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Western Australia's brewing scene, with writer Guy Southern
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We’re joined this episode by West Australian beer writer and retailer, Guy Southern, winner of the Beer Media prize at the Australian International Beer Awards 2025. Guy may be familiar to you from his regular reporting for The Crafty Pint, where he’s covered the West Australian beer scene for well over a decade. And he was also lead researcher and…
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Beer entrepreneur Steve Jeffares on his next chapter
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We’re joined this episode by Steve Jeffares, co-founder of The LocalTaphouse and Stomping Ground Brewing Company in Melbourne, as well as GABS, the Great Australian Beer Spectapular festival. Steve’s new solo venture is Happy Camper, a community-focusedvenue in Glen Iris, Melbourne, in the site formerly occupied by Deeds Brewing, which ceased opera…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 13 Rejected by Don Hertzfeldt
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Hello! We did it! Episode 13 baby! This week Sarah and Jordan watch Rejected by Don Hertzfeldt. A wild ride that at least for Sarah took some very unexpected turns. You absolutely have to listen to this one, so get a mini coke zero and maybe a fun new chip and listen!By sarahphillier
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Australia's forgotten spirits, with historian Luke McCarthy
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In this episode, we welcome back Australian spirits writer and historian Luke McCarthy to discuss two new books he has published in 2025. The first is Forgotten Spirits: A History of the Distilling Industry in Victoria — a landmark publication commissioned by Spirits Victoria and supported by funding from the Victorian Government. This is the first…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep. 12 Finding Magic Mike
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Welcome to episode 12! This week we get into Finding Magic Mike, that's right it's not the movies, it's a reality show where they search for the NEXT Magic Mike. So get those headphones on and listen while Jordan and Sarah decide what they think about this show with SO MANY shirtless men.By sarahphillier
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Mandatory Viewing Ep. 11 Kid Nation
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Holy Moly are we ever back! This week Jordan and Sarah go deep in on Kid Nation! What will they think about a reality show about children forming a whole society, on their own, while they mostly have to eat hashbrowns? You'll find out this episode! Grab your Big Turk or whatever snack you want and jump into this one.…
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Taking Tasmanian whisky global with Greenbanks
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We’re joined this episode by John Slattery, co-founder of GreenbanksTasmanian Whisky Co. Greenbanks started production in late 2023 with Tasmania’s largest capacity still that is fully optimised for producing whisky of allstyles. In fact, the capacity of the production still at Greenbanks exceeds the combined capacity of all other whisky distilleri…
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How Fielden is championing English rye whisky
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We’re joined this episode by Charlie Echlin and Chico Rosa from FieldenWhisky of England, which has recently launched its range in Australia. Fielden began life in 2017 as The Oxford Artisan Distillery, a company focused predominately on white spirits that it distilled from scratch using historic grain varieties. But it also laid down for maturatio…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 10 One Tree Hill : Dog Eats Dan's Heart
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Wow, what did we just watch? Is what Jordan and Sarah asked themselves after they watched this specific episode of One Tree Hill. It's time to see a dog run away with a heart and wonder "What the hell?" loudly to your friend. We recommend that you read this Oral history of this historic episode of television to help you understand the nonsense, jus…
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This week Sarah and Jordan get WEIRD and check out the one, the only, MILF Manor! That's right it's time to watch some MILFs go after some younger men and there's a twist! Did we think the twist was good? FIND OUT and listen because there ARE opinions! Definitely watch this one with friends and snacks!…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 8 I Kissed A Girl
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Hello and welcome back to Mandatory Viewing. Sarah and Jordan took a wee break and now they are back and raring to go. This week they watched the British dating show, I Kissed a Girl and wowee do they have some thoughts. Isn't it great when a show you didn't even know existed fully takes over your life? Well it did to one of our hosts! Get your fav…
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Lion co-leaders James Brindley and Anubha Sahasrabuddhe
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We’re joined this episode by James Brindley and Anubha Sahasrabuddheof brewer Lion Australia. After his previous 28-year stint with Lion finished in 2021, James surprised the industry when he announced his return as managing director in May 2024, under a somewhat unorthodox arrangement where he would share the leadership with Anubha. With a backgro…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 7 The Battle at Kruger and more!
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We are back at Mandatory Viewing and we're watching some of the wildest and most classic big cat videos! This week we watched The Battle at Kruger, Christian The Lion and from our very own listener Pinky the Cat! We also talk current must see TV! JUMP IN AND BE CAREFUL OF THE CROCODILES!By sarahphillier
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How Canefields Distillery is pioneering heirloom sugarcane rum
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One of the standout sessions at the recent Australian Distillers Association conference was presented by Dr Marlize Becker of the University of Queensland and Luke Farrelly of Canefields Distillery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Luke is a fourth-generation cane farmer who wanted to carry on the family tradition and decided rum was the most logical…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 6 Release The Hounds
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Are you into being chased by a group of rabid dogs? Well there’s apparently a whole show about it! This week Jordan and Sarah cover Release the Hounds. You have to hear it to believe it. IT IS A REAL SHOW! Listen, be shocked and find out if it’s Mandatory ViewingBy sarahphillier
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 5 Hell in the Cell : The Undertaker vs Mankind
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This week we jump head first into the WWE! Is the iconic Hell in the Cell match between The Undertaker and Mankind mandatory viewing? Adam Christie thinks it is. We make our own decision on this week's episode. We also talk all about the recent, very touching, big moment on Survivor that everyone is talking about. AND we have our first mini guest m…
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Sydney Rum Distillery outlines global ambitions
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We’re joined this episode by Steve Magarry and Jonny Croft of Sydney Rum Distillery, which has just unveiled its new home in the former Oak milk factory in Muswellbrook. Now, that is of course a few hours north of Sydney, in the Upper Hunter Valley to be precise. In fact, the historic Oak site was most recently utilised as a winery. But the selecti…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 4 The Perfection
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It's episode 4!!! In this week's episode Jordan and Sarah do a DEEP dive into the movie The Perfection! You may want to do a watch of the movie before this episode to get the full experience on this truly wild ride or go for it and listen and experience it through the pod for the first time. No matter what you won't believe what you're hearing! TW:…
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Fred Siggins' expert buying advice for Australian spirits
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Fred Siggins is a Melbourne-based spirits writer with more than 20 years of experience in the drinks and hospitality industries. He joins us to discuss what I think is a fairly momentous development. Halliday Wine Companion, the definitive guide to Australian wine for almost 40 years, is expanding its remit to include spirits. Launching in April 20…
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It's the third episode of Mandatory Viewing and we're doing The Traitors baby! This week, we cover the first few episodes of the most recent season of this iconic show. Grab your sweet treats and listen in, we talk about the cast, the game play and some big personal reveals from us!By sarahphillier
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Lark Whisky unveils Kurio blend; signals major brand overhaul
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Welcome to a special news edition of Drinks Adventures as we unpack Lark Distilling’s half yearly results. This time last year, Lark Distilling CEO Satya Sharma joined us on the podcast for a full-length interview, which I strongly recommend you listen to if you haven’t already. Twelve months on and Lark appears to making strong progress against th…
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Mandatory Viewing Ep 2 Doctor Odyssey
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Jordan and Sarah are back for episode 2 and WOW is it a good one! They jump right into the chaotic show that is Doctor Odyssey and they have some THOUGHTS! So get your bestie and grab the chips, it's time for Mandatory Viewing!By sarahphillier
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Craft beer's boom and bust, with veteran journalist Matt Kirkegaard
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In this episode, veteran beer journalist Matt Kirkegaard returns to the Drinks Adventures podcast. Early in 2024, Matt surprised many people in the brewing industry when he announced a career change, having spent more than two decades as a beer writer and educator. This also meant the closure of Brews News, the beer industry publication and podcast…
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