Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep
Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.
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October 30, 2025 • 56 mins
Peter Fraser is the winemaker and driving force behind Yangarra Estate Vineyard. Located in Blewitt Springs, Yangarra’s wines have set the benchmark for quality and their translation of site within McLaren Vale. The reputation of their fine wines extends far beyond Australia...
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October 28, 2025 • 44 mins
While scouting for sites and ideas for you own venue, what if an opportunity arises to fill a gap in your own suburb. Not only creating your first venue, but adding an offering much needed in your own community too?
Scott Eddington from Arnold’s in Kensington Melbourne joins us to talk about the wild ride of opening his first restaurant in his own neighbourhood.
https://www.arnoldskensington.com
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October 27, 2025 • 49 mins
After running the engine room of some of Melbourne’s most influential restaurants over a few decades, Michael Smith (Riverland Group) has taken on one of the biggest challenges of his life – leading the team of seven huge venues across Victoria.
But how do you step into a new role overseeing so many venues with systems in place, a certain culture and then take things to a new level? Join us as we delve into all things hospitality...
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October 26, 2025 • 14 mins
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
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October 23, 2025 • 41 mins
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 positions him as one of the most influential figures in the advancement of Australian...
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October 16, 2025 • 44 mins
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
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October 14, 2025 • 26 mins
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.
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October 13, 2025 • 47 mins
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 the venue doors.
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October 12, 2025 • 28 mins
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
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October 9, 2025 • 34 mins
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 supporting others in a career in hospitality.
https://tartesbyamanda.com.au
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October 1, 2025 • 34 mins
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
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September 30, 2025 • 29 mins
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
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September 28, 2025 • 35 mins
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.
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September 23, 2025 • 43 mins
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 kitchens.
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September 21, 2025 • 36 mins
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.
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September 19, 2025 • 40 mins
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.
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September 16, 2025 • 39 mins
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 front and centre.
https://www.olympicmeats.shop
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September 14, 2025 • 27 mins
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 restaurant help balance the scales of a rich life in food.
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September 10, 2025 • 33 mins
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
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September 9, 2025 • 44 mins
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.
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