Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Paul Sloan is the winemaker at Small Vines in Sonoma County. Here he and his wife Kathryn work with estate grown, organic fruit planted in high density vineyards.  Paul joins me today to me more about making wine in California’s North Coast. https://www.smallvines.com/ Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Exec...

Everyone at some stage in their life experiences, adversity, trauma, and monumental challenges, how we react to them and how they impact our lives is different for everyone. How do you take those challenges head on and turn your life around in a positive direction? Adriano Mattione is a renowned cafe operator, opening over 15 cafes and even more over his career. Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagr...

Bryan Martin is one of Australia’s nicest winemakers. Known for his natural talent with the grape and a smile that would soften any frown. His Ravensworth Wines made in the Canberra district will win you over with their character and finesse. http://www.ravensworthwines.com.au/ Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?h...

After cutting his teeth in his father’s hospitality business, Mischa Topp (Toddy Shop) yearned to explore the culture and cuisine of his mother – Kerala, India. Taking a deep dive into his heritage over many years, and learning the nuances of the cuisine he returned to Melbourne where he now runs one of the busiest holes in the wall in Melbourne, serving up his much-loved Keralan cuisine.  https:/...

When you talk about herbs and spices in Australia, it won’t be long before you talk about Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill. The co-owner of Herbie’s SpiceS has been immersed in food since he was a small child and he’s built a life and career in flavour that’s been fruitful not just for himself but for all those who have learnt and enjoyed alongside him. Enthusiastic and endlessly interested, Herbie is as ade...

Although he dropped out of school at a young age, Scott Huggins (Magill Estate Restaurant and Kitchen) found himself at home in a commercial kitchen. It led to amazing experiences home and abroad before the chance to take over one of the most renowned establishments downunder. A decade later and he’s become one of the nation’s best chefs and restaurateurs. https://www.penfolds.com/en-au/visit/exec...

Louisa Rose is the Head of Sustainability and Brand Ambassador for Hill- Smith Family Estates, this is my no means a small operation they represents some of Australia’s most exemplary names in wine. Her role is one of huge responsibility and dedication and today she is here to tell me why she loves what she does. https://www.hsfe.com/ Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  ...

At a young age Jimmy Welsh (Stillwater and Seven Rooms) fostered a fascination in wine and all thing hospitality, it led him to eventually own and run not only one of Tasmania’s best restaurants but one of Australia’s most awarded venues - especially for its wine list under his stewardship. One of the most humble and knowledgeable sommeliers down under joins us to share a journey through the Apple...

After years plying his trade as a chef, James Zerella needed a change but wanted to continue to make a difference in the food industry. It led him to the land where he is part owner of Gardner’s Bay Farm in Southern Tasmania. https://www.gardnersbayfarm.com.au/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent  https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host...

Drew Tuckwell has been making exceptional wine for over 30 years. Perhaps best known for his meticulous skills in sparkling winemaking, he is also someone who also just ‘gets on with it’.  From the beautiful views at Printhie Winery, Drew is here to tell me more about his adventures with the grape. https://printhiewines.com.au/ Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Sh...

A leading light in Queensland’s hospitality sector, Matt Golinski was also a familiar face on our TV screens. But in 2011 unfathomable tragedy unfolded when a house fire took his entire family and left him in a coma with burns to 40 percent of his body. His journey to reclaim himself, build a new life and career over the last decade is one of the most unimaginable and inspiring journeys that encap...

It’s the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and today we catch up with one of our very first guests, Paul Baker (Chefs on Wheels) who completely changed his life and career during covid in such a way that it impact on so many too. Today he takes us on a journey around the globe to share some of his worldly adventures. https://chefsonwheels.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://w...

He cooked up a storm on social media in 2023, and as part of the summer series on Deep in the Weeds we see what Andy Hearnden (Andy Cooks) has cooking for 2024, and how some of his travels have changed the way he cooks. https://www.andy-cooks.com/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Foll...

The Producers Podcast visited Holy Goat's Ann-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs in 2021. We sat on the deck at Sutton Grange Farm with their kelpie and a pot of tea, talking about ethics, pathways and - of course - cheese. Like every meeting with these two, it was a conversation with impact, provoking consideration of life choices, connection and commitment. To commemorate, the announcement of Holy Goat...

As the summer series continues on Deep in the Weeds we head south to Tasmania to hear a few yarns from award-winning restaurateur Bianca Welsh (Stillwater) and how they changed her approach to hospitality. https://www.stillwater.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Lock...

The summer series on Deep in the Weeds continues today and jet-setting chef Corey Costelloe (Hunter Street Hospitality) takes us to WA, and northern China where learning new customs had him seeing the world through a glass half full. https://www.instagram.com/coreycostelloe/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.inst...

It’s the summer series on Deep in the Weeds and front of house legend Jade Tareha (Humble on Duke) joins us to talk mum salads, life near the beach and the advetnures that lay ahead for 2024. https://www.humbleonduke.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive...

The summer series continues on Deep in the weeds and it wouldn’t be a special series without a yarn or two from one of our favourite guests David Tsirekis who after a life-altering health scare, has gone global again. https://www.instagram.com/dtsirekas/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/hucks...

The summer series continues on Deep in the weeds and Canberra legend Damien Brabender (Otis Dining) joins us for some yarns about Cricket, Canberra region and classic Aussie summers. https://otisdininghall.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)...

It’s the summer series on Deep in the weeds where we catch up with past guests to hear yarns from their travels, and what we might be looking forward to this year in 2024. Today we have the inspiring Sarah Baldwin (Joy), who had a life-changing 2023 and is set to take 2024 by the horns. https://www.joyrestaurant.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepinthewe...

Join us as we dive into the festive season with Julie Qiu, renowned Oyster Sommelier, Oyster Educator and Queen of the half shell , in our Christmas Special, 'The Year in Oysters'. Discover how Julie's expertise and passion have transformed the world of oyster cuisine, offering unique insights that celebrate the beauty of the bivalve. https://www.inahalfshell.com/ https://www.oystermasterguild.com...

It’s the Deep in the Weeds podcast network Christmas episode and we’ve rounded up all our hosts - Dani Valent, Shanteh Wale, John Susman and Anthony Huckstep for a good old chin wag on the year that was, what were hoping for in 2024 and a few Christmas yarns too. Tune in! https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcas...

 Angelo Vaxevani (Peter’s and Nicholas Seafood) gives us insights into the best seafood options for Christmas and what to expect at the markets this year. https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https:/...

In 2006, Michelle Morgan and her husband Dean founded Zokoko with a shared vision to create artisan chocolate with natural flavours that showcased their origin, retained their natural flavours and seasonal characteristics. Since then, they’ve created one of the world’s most unique premium chocolates that is truly bean to bar. https://www.zokoko.com/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.in...

Taking a deep dive into what’s been hot in seafood in The Big Apple this year we join Vinnie Milburn of Brooklyns Greenpoint Fish and Lobster and hear his thoughts and predictions about this year and next…. https://greenpointfish.com/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Fo...