Best A Deep in the Weeds Production Podcasts (2025)

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The Producers: Sam Lentini (EastCoast Beverages) - Tree to bottle 14:51

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For six decades the Lentini Family citrus farm has been passed down through three generations, squeezing love and care into their range of fresh juices. Sam Lentini from EastCoast Beverages has been a key figure in the longevity of one of Australia’s most influential farming families. ⁠https://eastcoastbeverages.com.au⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER …

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Yvonne Yu (Taiwan Village and Jymmanuel, Melbourne) - a taste of Taiwan 23:34

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Yvonne Yu is operations manager for Taiwan Village and Jymmanuel, two Melbourne restaurant brands that are foregrounding Taiwanese culinary culture. She works with founder Jay Yi-Ming Huang to make Taiwanese a go-to cuisine in Australia. As Yvonne explains, there are challenges in satisfying Taiwanese customers and the broader multicultural market,…

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Over a Glass: Dr. Mark Krstic (Australian Wine Research Institute) - supporting the wine sector 41:24

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Dr. Mark Krstic is the Managing Director of the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI). With more than 28 years of experience in grape and wine research and development, he is also a Professor at Macquarie University, a published author, and a respected leader across numerous boards, committees, and industry programs. His breadth of expertise po…

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Alma Pasalic (Restaurant Botanic, Adelaide) - passion for Indigenous ingredients 33:21

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Alma Pasalic is the general manager and beverage manager at Restaurant Botanic in Adelaide, where she’s in charge of the non-alcoholic offering that just won a prize in that category at the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards. This chat is full of her hectic passion for Indigenous ingredients, round restaurants, kind hospo culture and long care…

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Anirban Chanda (Another Whisk, Sydney) - swapping suits for sugar and spice 41:39

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What happens when a long-time corporate exec swaps suits for sugar and spice? Anirban Chanda launched Sydney micro-bakery Another Whisk off the back of an inspiring run as a contestant on Great Australian Bake Off. His desserts take classic European forms sparked up with Indian spices and Australian ingredients. https://anotherwhisk.com SUBSCRIBE T…

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Over a Glass: Mick Neil (Philter Brewing) - seriously tasty brews 44:20

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Mick Neil and Stef Constantoulas are the co-founders of Philter Brewing based in Marrickville. Recently crowned Australia's number one independent brewery, Philter manages to blend nostalgia, modern flair and top tier brewing techniques to create some seriously tasty brews. ⁠https://www.philterbrewing.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE …

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David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes, ep. 329 1:11:03

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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …

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Matt Blackwell (Chef) - Letting go 26:32

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Having creative freedom on a project can help you refine your voice on a plate, but what happens when that journey is over? How do you find a new platform to do what you love? After closing his first venue Pneuma earlier this year, Matt Blackwell joins us to reflect on his creative outlet, and what he has planned next. https://www.instagram.com/mat…

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Christina Murrell (Luke’s Banh Mi) - taking Banh Mi to the world 43:23

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Welcome to the podcast where we use abbreviations including QSR, FMCG and SOP and still make it fun! Christina Murrell is the GM (ooh another abbreviation) of Luke’s Banh Mi, a start-up that hopes to be become the Maccas of Vietnamese rolls, not just in Australia but around the world. Why not? We talk brand DNA (abbreviation alert!), business strat…

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Over a Glass: James Coburn (Human Tabasco) - a distinctive voice 47:19

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James Coburn is an old hat in hospitality. Hosting and making coffee are no doubt as easy as breathing, yet he has also carved out a distinctive voice in content creation. Through his social media personality, Human Tabasco, James shines a witty and unflinching light on the many colourful—and sometimes all-too-familiar—characters who walk through t…

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Joey Commerford (Bistro Ebony) - First solo venture 28:35

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For years, Joey Commerford was front-of-house at some of Australia's most respected restaurants, like Vue de Monde and The Press Club. Now, he's opened his first solo spot, Bistro Ebony, with a clear goal: to swap the fine-dining fuss for a more casual, everyday experience. https://www.bistroebony.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE AR…

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Emily Morgan (Nestle Golden Chef of the Year) - the future of hospitality 39:33

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She’s only recently qualified as a chef but New Zealand’s 19-year-old Emily Morgan was just crowned the 2025 Nestle Golden Chef of the Year, after competing at Fine Food Australia against 11 other contestants. If you want to feel positive about the future of hospitality, simply listen to this chat. https://www.instagram.com/emilymorganchef/ https:/…

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Amanda Yong (Tarte's by Amanda) - a passion for pastry 34:52

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Today’s guest spent many years honing her skills in Perth’s finest kitchens, including Rockpool and Wildflower, all driven by an unwavering passion for pastry. That ambition led her to launch her own brand and become actively part of change too. Amanda Yong (Tarte's by Amanda) joins us to talk about Project WOMN Inc, Healthy Mind Menu and supportin…

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Federica Andrisani (Fico and Pitzi Pasta Bar, Hobart) - a taste of Tassie 28:02

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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