Bad Taste

Everybody eats, but who gets to define what good food is? Join food writer Jess Ho on a journey through their pantry to dissect how Australian palates came to be. Meet expert eaters, farmers, researchers and chefs fighting to have their voice recognised - through the ingredients they champion, the aisles they stock, the prices they charge and the people they hire. People who dare to think differently and are all curious about the same question: what is good taste anyway?

Episodes

Instant noodles: junk food or delicacy?

June 21, 2022 • 24 mins

Instant noodles are notoriously easy on the wallet and simple to prepare. But why is this affordable staple turning into a luxury item?

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How much should bánh mì cost?

June 14, 2022 • 21 mins

Everyone loves bánh mì because they’re cheap and satisfying, but have you ever thought about what the human cost is in keeping the price so low?

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What is East African lasagne?

June 7, 2022 • 20 mins

When we think of colonisation and its impact on cuisine, Italy invading Africa probably doesn’t come to mind first. In this episode of Bad Taste we unpack the messy history of a dish that's much-loved by the East African diaspora.

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That fabulous funk: The story of Kimchi

May 31, 2022 • 30 mins

Fermented food is a growing industry thanks to wellness warriors and celebrity chefs, but is what you’re eating actually anything like the real thing?

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Will native grains be key to saving Australia’s water?

May 24, 2022 • 35 mins

Farmers have grown grain in Australia on a commercial scale for years, but none of it is indigenous to our country. We talk to industry experts Bruce Pascoe and Jacob Birch about the potential of native grain crops and the impact they can have on Australia.

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Spam: yuck or yum?

May 17, 2022 • 30 mins

People either love or hate Spam, but its popularity is undeniable. Find out why it is in such high demand in this episode of Bad Taste.

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Bad Taste: A podcast about who we are through the foods we eat

May 10, 2022 • 4 mins

Who gets to decide what good and bad food is? Join food writer Jess Ho as they investigate foods like spam, native grains and bánh mì in this new SBS podcast.

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Bad Taste

Episodes

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What is East African lasagne?

That fabulous funk: The story of Kimchi

Will native grains be key to saving Australia’s water?

Spam: yuck or yum?

Bad Taste: A podcast about who we are through the foods we eat

Popular Podcasts

Instant noodles: junk food or delicacy?

How much should bánh mì cost?