Best A Deep in the Weeds Production Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Chan (Moondrop, Sleepy's Melbourne) - building connections 30:07

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As he opens his second venue, a bar called Moondrop, Steve Chan reflects on Sleepy’s, his inner Melbourne wine bar, and the journey of embracing and expressing his Chinese identity. How does he balance the joy of looking after people with the seriousness of running a business? https://www.instagram.com/scubaschteve/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTE…

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

3h 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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Laura Valli (Rye Expert) - raised on rye 40:38

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Laura Valli looks at food systems with the perspective of an anthropologist. Born in Estonia and raised on rye bread, her special focus is rye, an underappreciated grain that lends itself to rich storytelling as well as delicious nourishment. This episode is part of our miniseries around Grainz, a gathering of producers, bakers, brewers and sourdou…

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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332 59:12

1d ago59:12

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Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…

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The Producers: Tania Walter (Burrum Biodynamics) - a life of creativity, variety, challenge and meaningful rewards 31:07

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Tania and Stephen Walter are biodynamic grain farmers in north-western Victoria. Burrum Biodynamics is a place of dark cracking soil and grey loam, red clay and sand, underpinning fields and wildlife reserves which attract native birds. The Walters grow oats, wheat, barley, lentils and rye according to biodynamic principles. It’s a life of creativi…

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The Producers: Tania Walter (Burrum Biodynamics) - a life of creativity, variety, challenge and meaningful rewards 31:07

6d ago31:07

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Tania and Stephen Walter are biodynamic grain farmers in north-western Victoria. Burrum Biodynamics is a place of dark cracking soil and grey loam, red clay and sand, underpinning fields and wildlife reserves which attract native birds. The Walters grow oats, wheat, barley, lentils and rye according to biodynamic principles. It’s a life of creativi…

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Giovanni Pilu (Flaminia, Sydney) - They came by sea 21:19

3d ago21:19

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Legends Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini open their brand new restaurant Flaminia today and we were lucky enough to catch up with chef Giovanni in the restaurant on the eve of swinging the doors open. Join us a Giovanni shares the story behind his new restaurant and what to expect on the menu that explores the port cities of Italy. https://www.…

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Max Sharrad (Nido Bar and Pasta, Fugazzi) - Growing up on the go 41:59

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After falling in with the wrong crowd as a teenager, Max Sharrad (Nido Bar and Pasta, Fugazzi), found his feet in the commercial kitchen. His young, over-confident personality helped him open the door to some of the world’s best kitchens, but rising the ranks so quickly had its drawbacks. With maturity has come a different view of hospitality and w…

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Nick Shelley (Blue Wren Bakery) - bread pathways, small business and resilience 59:09

5d ago59:09

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It's Grainz week on Dirty Linen! We spent time with grain growers, users and appreciators at Pomonal, thinking about local food systems and community. Join us for three conversations in and around the Grainz Gathering and grains in general. First up, Nick Shelley from Blue Wren Bakery, our hosts in Pomonal. We talk bread pathways, small business an…

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Daniella Guevara Muñoz (La Popular) - popular indeed 24:11

9d ago24:11

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Dirty Linen goes to Adelaide, joining Daniella Guevara Muñoz at her taqueria La Popular. After a meal of esquites and housemade tacos, we sit down for a chat about Dani's pathway from food-loving Mexican kid to marine biologist to Adelaide restaurateur. It's always so good to meet another Dani! Look out for Daniella Guevara Muñoz's new cookbook Pro…

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Jackie Middleton (Earl & Dame, Melbourne) - journey of evolution 26:26

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She was one of our very first guests way back in 2020 when the world was upside down coping with covid. Since then her business model, and perspective of hospitality has evolved exponentially. We catch up with legend Jackie Middleton (Earl, Dame) to discuss the modern art of hospitality. https://www.instagram.com/eatingwithjack/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO …

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Kylea Tink (FoodBank) - full of ideas for change 31:37

11d ago31:37

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How can Australians be hungry when our country grows so much food? Kylea Tink was an independent MP in the previous term of parliament and she’s now the CEO of FoodBank, which distributes food to those doing it tough. FoodBank’s 2025 Hunger Report shares the shocking statistic that one in three Australian households experienced food insecurity in t…

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Mike McEnearney (From Here by Mike) - Hands in the soil 21:41

13d ago21:41

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The epitome of a farm to table approach to cooking, Mike McEnearney (From Here by Mike) has played a huge role in elevating everyday eats and bringing consumers closer to the source. We catch up with Mike to discuss his new projects and how he finds the right offering for the right market while continually evolving. https://www.1hotels.com/melbourn…

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Setting Up the Season: Nitrogen Done Right: in conversation with Dr Mel Fraser and Lee Menhenett 46:53

15d ago46:53

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Nitrogen application doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this episode, Dr Melissa Fraser and agronomist Lee Menhenett reveal how moisture, measurement and timing can transform your nitrogen strategy—and your bottom line. Mel and Lee break down the tools, data and on-farm decisions that drive profitable, resilient cropping. Packed with smart tool…

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Dash Rumble (Pilot, Such and Such, Canberra) - A dash of this 37:42

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It’s been four years since we last caught up with Dash Rumble (Pilot, Such and Such) and like many of us a lot of water has gone under the bridge since then, including the size and shape of her businesses. We catch up with one of the Capital’s best restaurateurs to see how she’s built the foundations to not only let her business’s grow but nurture …

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James McLennan (Farm My School) - transformative change 34:11

21d ago34:11

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As Farm My School gets ready to build its second site in Colac, we catch up with CEO James McLennan to talk transformative change. This innovative program turns land on secondary schools into growing space, farmed by kids, and producing vegetables that are cooked by and for students, and distributed to local families. The impact is remarkable. http…

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The Producers: Tess Sellar (Sellar Farmhouse Creamery) - making a go of dairy farming 21:54

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How many cows do you need to milk to call yourself a dairy farmer? Tess Sellar has 10 friendly girls at her farm on Dja Dja Wurrung country in central Victoria. As Sellar Farmhouse Creamery, she bottles milk and makes yoghurt, selling both directly to local customers who value short supply chains and delicious dairy. ⁠https://sellardairy.com.au⁠ SU…

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The Producers: Tess Sellar (Sellar Farmhouse Creamery) - making a go of dairy farming 21:54

21d ago21:54

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How many cows do you need to milk to call yourself a dairy farmer? Tess Sellar has 10 friendly girls at her farm on Dja Dja Wurrung country in central Victoria. As Sellar Farmhouse Creamery, she bottles milk and makes yoghurt, selling both directly to local customers who value short supply chains and delicious dairy. ⁠⁠https://sellardairy.com.au⁠⁠ …

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Ioannis Kasidokostas (Aegli & Sowl, Melbourne) - friendship in Service 36:42

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What does it really mean to welcome someone into your restaurant? Ioannis Kasidokostas has recently opened Aegli in South Melbourne, his second restaurant after Carnegie’s Sowl. We talk about his upbringing in Greece and his surprising journey to becoming a restaurateur in Melbourne. https://www.instagram.com/yianni.kas/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS…

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Dion Cohen (Single O) - Brewed awakening 38:39

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Australia is considered by many to have the most mature coffee market in the world all thanks to a bevy of operators who laid the foundations and changed the game many years ago. Single O is one of the foundations of this movement, and after more than two decades of influencing how we drink our daily brew, co-founder Dion Cohen joins us to share ju…

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Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of 'Indian Ocean', ep. 331 51:19

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Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people like Ann Peebles along the way, but it was Al Green that really knocked her out. She loved the layers, the expression, and especially his voice. She completely dove in and even started an Al Green cover band. Although she had been perfecting …

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Over a Glass: Ben Fourmon (Joseph Perrier) - celebrating 200 years. 34:07

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Ben Fourmon is Chairman and CEO of Joseph Perrier. The champagne house was founded in Châlons in 1825. This year they celebrate their 200th Anniversary and Ben joins me to unravel some of the legacy of the past two centuries. ⁠https://www.josephperrier.com/en/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENE…

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Andy Tsai (Notting Hill Hotel, Melbourne) - Going down the local 20:59

24d ago20:59

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What makes a great pub? The food, the atmosphere, the beers on tap or the local community who gather there. How do you tick every box, especially a layered food offering that can cover everyday eats and a special night out too. Andy Tsai (Notting Hill Hotel) joins us to discuss how he and is teamed have created one of Australia’s best pubs. https:/…

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Caroline Velik (World Porridge Champion) - best of the best 35:45

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Local food stylist and recipe developer Caroline Velik recently won best specialty dish in the World Porridge Making Championship in the little village of Carrbridge, Scotland. We talk porridge spreadsheets, mindset, the concept of spoon drag, plus check in about food styling trends. Want more porridge? Listen to my chat with Constantine Conti, dir…

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Helen Goh (Baker, cook, recipe developer and psychologist) - How does baking provide meaning? 37:17

26d ago37:17

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How does baking provide meaning? Baker, cook, recipe developer and psychologist Helen Goh has just released her cookbook Baking and the Meaning Of Life. We talk about coherence, purpose, significance and the possibilities and pleasures of asking big life questions through excellent baked goods. https://www.instagram.com/helen_goh_bakes/?hl=en SUBSC…

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Dan Hunter (Brae) - Shattered glass moments 1:11:51

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From smashing a glass door as a dish washer to fibbing on a CV to get a start as a chef and climbing the ranks of the world’s best establishments, Dan Hunter (Brae) has become one of the most influential chefs and restaurateurs down under. In this episode Dan digs deep to share never told yarns of his incredible career, as well as sage advice on cr…

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Over a Glass: Peter Dillon (Handpicked Wines) - passion for the craft 41:51

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Peter Dillon is the Chief Winemaker at Handpicked Wines. Born into a winemaking family, Peter’s passion for the craft runs deep. Alongside his work in the winery, he’s equally at home in the vineyard as Director of Viticulture as well. Peter’s hands-on approach and curiosity for terroir keep him constantly engaged in the art and science of great wi…

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The Producers: Royce Akers (Pep) - adding some spice 23:27

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Royce Akers is one third of Pep, a peppy new Australian brand shaking up the world of pepper. Even though pepper has a dramatic and storied history, a driver of fortunes and cross-cultural connection, Royce and his friends thought it had lost its way a little: ubiquitous but under appreciated, rarely elevated or feted in the same way that salt is, …

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The Producers: Royce Akers (Pep) - adding some spice 23:27

1M ago23:27

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Royce Akers is one third of Pep, a peppy new Australian brand shaking up the world of pepper. Even though pepper has a dramatic and storied history, a driver of fortunes and cross-cultural connection, Royce and his friends thought it had lost its way a little: ubiquitous but under appreciated, rarely elevated or feted in the same way that salt is, …

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Natalie Bolt (The Table Food Consultants) - Sustainability in Hospitality 40:28

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We’re celebrating 800 episodes of Dirty Linen at the moment. Just over five years ago when we started the podcast - the second on the Deep in the Weeds network - it was because there were stories that urgently needed to be told…so we got about it. More than 800 conversations later, we’re still here to show and share the power and possibilities of c…

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Anthony Svilicich (Dandy) - Back in the game 19:14

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Today’s guest made a name for himself running multiple award-winning cafes over more than a decade. But a few years back he sold up and got out of the game. Well, he’s been lured back and has opened a new café in Sydney’s north. Anthony Svilicich joins us to talk about his new project Dandy in Allambie Heights, Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/dan…

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Mark Labrooy (Barney’s takeaway pizza & Wild Game Butchery) - Spinning his own discs 18:58

1M ago18:58

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It’s always great to catch up with former guests, especially when they make such life altering decisions. Last time we caught up with Mark Labrooy he had left the famed Three Blue Ducks for a new challenge at The Boathouse Group, now he’s back on the show again to discuss a very exciting new project - Barney’s takeaway pizza and Wild Game Butchery.…

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Lorenzo Tron (Shop 225) - best pizza in Australia 27:31

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We’re celebrating 800 episodes of Dirty Linen at the moment. That is 800 conversations that show the power and possibilities of connecting around food. Today’s guest knows all about connecting over a meal. His specialty - pizza - is one of the best foods ever invented to bring a group together. Lorenzo Tron is founder of Shop 225 a pizza shop in Pa…

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Durum wheat breeder Tom Kapcejevs, AGT takes a deep dive into two new releases of durum wheat varieties. 20:06

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Tom Kapcejevs is a Durum Breeder with Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) MFMG sponsor, and Australia’s largest plant breeding company and market leader in wheat genetics. At the recent Southern Australia Durum Growers Association Crop Walk at Bordertown Tom took some time out to catch up with The Prosperous Farmer. Tom dives into the two new relea…

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