Best Launceston Podcasts (2025)

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Bianca Welsh (Stillwater Launceston) - Top of your game 15:00

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18h ago15:00

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It’s the summer series on Deep in the Weeds and today we head to Tassie to catch up with friend of the show Bianca Welsh who shares yarns about the ongoing endeavour of finding child friendly venues while abroad, to inspiring your team with immersive food trips. https://www.stillwater.net.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS,…

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Ag Science Students graduate in Launceston 9:10

14d ago9:10

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The first cohort of Bachelor of Agriculture Science students at the University of Tasmania have graduated in Launceston.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tasmanian Country Hour 54:44

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Alex Munoz (LaBart) - Family at the core 12:21

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Welcome back to another episode of our Summer Series on Deep in the Weeds where we catch up with past guests to share yarns from their life in food. And today we head to Queensland with Alex Munoz from LaBart who shares yarns of inspiring meals, near misses, and the importance of family when you work in hospitality. https://www.instagram.com/alex.m…

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Hunt on for rare stolen wool trophy 54:43

1d ago54:43

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Investigations into wool trophy theft 4:56

1d ago4:56

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Police are calling for public help in their investigations into the theft of a unique trophy dear to the heart of Tasmanian and mainland Superfine Wool growers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Alastair McLeod (Chef) - The miracle brown trout 16:34

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And the summer series continues here on Deep in the Weeds and today chef Alastair McLeod takes us on a global journey to his homeland Ireland, across to France and New York where he experienced the true art of hospitality. https://www.instagram.com/chef_mcleod/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE…

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Raspberries late at on big Derwent Valley farm 54:59

3d ago54:59

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bass Strait shipping company changes hands 54:44

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bass Strait shipping company sold 8:23

7d ago8:23

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One of the major shipping companies that operates to and from Tasmania to the mainland will have a new owner in the New Year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Alex Herbert (Vivid Sydney) - Something in the water 17:00

4d ago17:00

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It's the summer series on Deep in the Weeds and the last time we caught up with today’s guest she dished up a Christmas special for us, and as always, it’s an absolute joy to welcome back legendary chef and restaurateur Alex Herbert who shares yarns of hidden gems in Japan, making a pilgrimage and how food weaves a web through one’s life. https://w…

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Jenny Newman & Rebecca Boland | Adelaide Winter 2025 26:51

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Our conversationalists for this episode are Jenny Newman and Rebecca Boland. Jenny has over 25 years’ experience in architecture and planning, including 15 years serving on State and Local Government planning panels in South Australia. She is currently a Senior Associate at Swanbury Penglase Architects. Rebecca Boland works for Studio Nine Architec…

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Fishtales: Angelo Vaxevani (Nicholas Seafood at Sydney Fish Market) - Christmas Seafood 10:00

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Angelo Vaxevani, manager of Nicholas Seafood at the Sydney Fish Market takes us on a tour of what's good for the festive season in 2025. From prawns, oysters, lobsters, live fish and more. ⁠https://www.nicholasseafood.com.au/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list…

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A Guest in My Own House 25:19

7d ago25:19

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Food wars erupt as Josh trashes the sacred roast and sides with prawns and Thousand Island dressing. Ned relives a moment where carbonara nearly took him out for the day. There's also a dramatic phone call simulation, accidental ASMR and a brutally honest take on how bad modern sayings have become. With gift rejections, sock-based betrayal and shou…

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Berry season late and yield affected by weather 54:58

8d ago54:58

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Santa Doesn’t Pay Taxes 21:03

9d ago21:03

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It’s the second last episode of the year and we’re spiralling: Ned wants gifts, Josh wants quiet and Christmas apparently has no aura. We discuss mysterious men, swimming rage, bar job negotiations and Josh’s deep-seated issues with Hamish & Andy’s wealth. Instagram? That’s @nedandjosh.By Ned & Josh

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Darren Robertson (Three Blue Ducks) - Buy the ticket, take the ride 17:04

9d ago17:04

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It's the summer series and today we catch up with a chef who once led the team of one of Australia’s best restaurants, before elevating everyday eats.Darren Robertson joins us to share tales of Tokyo with Tetsuya, Pilgrimage to St John, a wild New York ride and going off track in Indonesia. https://www.instagram.com/darrenrobertsonfood/?hl=en SUBSC…

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Christmas Gift Gamble 17:36

12d ago17:36

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It’s our final Tuesday of 2025 and Josh’s mum is FaceTiming mid-show, which somehow spirals into a full-blown debate about whether “no presents this year” ever really means no presents. Then we jump into In-N-Out banning “Order 67”, how memes ruin perfectly good numbers, and the science (or nonsense) behind cats supposedly thinking we’re their gian…

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ACT Speed Cameras Feel Like The Hunger Games 20:02

12d ago20:02

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A barista in a holster walks into a wedding... and that’s not even the weirdest part. Also: GPS-based police paranoia, unplanned pub trips, why worming yourself might be self-care, and how flannel shirts could save your dignity.By Ned & Josh

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Yammi Cheung (Caption by Hyatt) - Take a chance 33:36

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After finding her feet in hospitality in Hong Kong, Yammi Cheung (Caption by Hyatt) yearned for a new adventure in a city that offered not only a great career but the lifestyle she was after. She headed downunder to Sydney, and now she is leading the team at a new venue delivering a menu that strikes a balance between healthy eating and guilty plea…

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Ag Science graduates and world renowned Market Gardener in Tasmania 52:04

14d ago52:04

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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World famous market gardener meets Tasmanian farmers 8:39

14d ago8:39

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Inspiration from a famous Tasmanian soil expert has led to a world famous Canadian market gardener to design a small scale farm that really works.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Over a Glass: Sam Coverdale (Polperro and Even Keel Wines, Mornington Peninsula) - a passion for cool climate wines 41:48

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Sam Coverdale is the owner/winemaker of Polperro and Even Keel wines located on the Mornington Peninsula. Here the sea wraps the lands on three sides, fuelling his passion for cool- climate wines and his enduring search for the perfect wave. ⁠https://www.polperrowines.com.au⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND B…

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Mum’s Christmas Payback 18:43

16d ago18:43

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Buckle up for a podcast that covers everything from wax effigies to economic chaos. We’re talking wax museums (legit ones and knock-offs), why punching Trump’s wax figure feels oddly satisfying to strangers, and Josh’s Flight Simulator obsession that’s gone full Top Gun. There’s a hostile takeover in the media world and an even more hostile takeove…

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Huon Valley Lavender Farm expanding 6:36

15d ago6:36

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In Southern Tasmania a farming family are busy with expanding their fairly new lavender farm at Mountain River.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Stricter Biosecurity controls for flowers and produce imported from Victoria 52:14

20d ago52:14

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Lenny Knows Jesus 18:24

17d ago18:24

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A shoelace disaster leads to an accidental headbutt in a lift, trivia night power goes to someone’s head and Lenny the dog continues to believe every knock at the door could be Bluey, Jesus or both. There’s authority confusion, cheek-to-cheek contact with a stranger and a very serious debate about whether ordering food via app to your own table has…

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Sprout Tasmania Producer of the Year 6:51

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This year's Tasmanian Sprout Producer of the year has expanded the market garden operation set up on the East Coast at St Helens.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mark Jensen (Red Lantern) - Lights out, but the memories 34:34

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Today’s guest has appeared on the show a few times, including one of our special Christmas episodes. But this time it’s to reflect on what has been an extraordinary run of influence for his restaurant Red Lantern, which after 23 years, he’s pulled up stumps on. Mark Jensen joins us to share yarns from one of Sydney’s most influential establishments…

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LGBTIQA+ Champions Day Panel 59:56

23d ago59:56

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This panel discussion was recorded at the Department of Health’s LGBTIQA+ Champion Day in September 2025. On the panel, host Dorian Broomhall – Culture and Wellbeing, Department of Health, was joined by: Rose Boccalatte, Pharmacy Technician - Launceston General Hospital Rodney Croome, advocate and spokesperson - Equality Tasmania Dr Ruby Grant, Sen…

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Organisationally Unattractive Man 18:56

22d ago18:56

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Could you justify spending $3 million on a Batmobile? We try. There’s also Netflix-and-chill movie trauma, dangerous levels of nostalgia for potato cakes and a philosophical debate about complimenting a stranger's gift in a shopping centre. Plus: Batman, but he’s broke and has to go get all his batarangs back.…

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Oyster growers use barge to help locals in serious bushfire 7:54

24d ago7:54

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Oyster growers who sheltered customers and neighbours on their barge during the Dolphin Sands fires at the height of the flames on Friday are grateful their house and farm were spared in the blaze.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Oyster growers use barge in serious bushfire on Tasmania's east coast 51:41

24d ago51:41

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Pope and a Hot Dog 18:35

23d ago18:35

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What do spider hydraulics, the Pope eating hot dogs and an insult to Dunedin all have in common? This episode, apparently. Ned & Josh dive into drive-by bird flipping, Spider-Man’s anatomy, Michael Bublé’s song ownership issues and Google’s unhinged autocomplete results. Plus a moment for cruise-based identity theft, bingo plans and Rockin’ Robyn’s…

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Ross Lusted (Woodcut and Marmello) - The traveller 51:27

23d ago51:27

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Last time we caught up with Ross Lusted he took us on a journey through his career and Woodcut, an establishment that was over a decade in the making. With Woodcut firing, he’s also launched his first Melbourne venue, Portuguese-inspired Marmello, and taken on the challenge of raising the bar on inflight meals with Qatar. Ross joins us to share yar…

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Hot Regulator Department 26:05

26d ago26:05

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Can you get fired for being too ugly in a staff photo? Ned’s testing it. Josh is dreaming of a bike and midlife freedom. There’s snail theft in France, childhood caroling ambitions that come 20 years too late, and one hell of a rant about the Word of the Year. Plus, Summernats incoming and a philosophical take on cow destinies.…

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The Country Hour from Ashgrove Cheese 52:49

28d ago52:49

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation