Best A Deep in the Weeds Production Podcasts (2025)

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Fernando Monzon (Sommelier Oceania Vista) - a journey of discovery 25:13

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How would you feel if you were in charge of 35,000 bottles of wine? Our last voice from a Mediterranean cruise on Oceania Vista is that of sommelier Fernando Monzon. Born in Chile, Fernando's mind was opened to wine by chance, taking him on a journey of discovery that continues in every port. This Mediterranean jaunt is part of a 12-day cruise on ⁠…

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Kathleen Edwards: Making up for 30 Years of No Tears, ep. 328 1:07:00

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Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …

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Over a Glass: Monica Callinan (Sodasmith) - flair, precision and charisma 34:16

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Monica Callinan is the founder of SodaSmith, a refreshing range of premium soft drinks and mixes inspired by Australia's abundant natural resources and native ingredients. She has created what the country has long been waiting for, delivering it with flair, precision and a charisma all of her own. ⁠https://sodasmith.com.au⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLET…

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Michael Slade (Northern Git, Melbourne) - The new dart 29:12

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After training in the kitchens of London, our guest brought his vision of a true British gastropub to Australia, creating a unique culinary experience that honours his roots while celebrating his new home. Michael Slade (Northern Git, Melbourne) joins us to share his vision of modern British food downunder. https://www.northerngit.com.au SUBSCRIBE …

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Lori Powell (Cooking Teacher Oceania Cruises) - a food school at sea 30:01

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When it comes to food, US chef Lori Powell has done it all. She’s a food stylist, recipe developer and now cooking teacher for Oceania Cruises, running a glamorous food school at sea. We encounter Lori on the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey. https://www.instagram.com/loridpowell?igsh=MXRyNndob2ZwZHFkag== This Mediterranean jaunt is part of a 1…

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Over a Glass: John Ibrahim (Callington Mill Distillery, Tasmania) - a Tasmanian whisky story 35:37

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John Ibrahim is the founder of Callington Mill Distillery in Oatlands, Tasmania. With a background in business and commercial property development, John has always held a quiet love for open spaces and working the land. That passion ultimately led him to Tasmanian whisky—where his story, and the building of Callington Mill, truly begins. ⁠https://c…

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Postcard from Santorini - George Ntantis (Winemaker) 19:01

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Dirty Linen steams into Santorini for a chat with local winemaker George Ntantis. Most people know the Greek island for its pretty painted homes and domes and outrageously blue sea but there's so much more to learn - including about Santorini's food and wine culture. This Mediterranean jaunt is part of a 12-day cruise on ⁠Oceania Vista⁠. Story comi…

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Alexis Quaretti (Executive Culinary Director Oceania Cruises) - Living the dream 35:15

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Dirty Linen is aboard ship, a 12-day cruise in the Mediterranean on Oceania Vista, where cuisine is the key focus. We talk to the cruise line's Executive Culinary Director Alexis Quaretti about fine food at sea and what restaurants on land might learn from the challenges of feeding 1200 people on board a luxury cruise. https://www.instagram.com/ale…

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Nornie Bero (Mabu Mabu) - Unlocking native ingredients 43:35

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Today, we welcome a true visionary who has spent her life celebrating and sharing Indigenous Australian ingredients. With over 25 years of experience as a professional chef, Nornie Bero founded the Mabu Mabu brand, Tuckshop, and Big Esso. She is now a driving force in educating Australians on how to unlock the power of native ingredients in their k…

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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

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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 episode …

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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

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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

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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

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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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