FishTales - a Seafood Podcast with John Susman

The southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii)—also called red rock lobster or spiny rock lobster, is a species of spiny lobster found throughout the coastal waters of southern Australia and New Zealand. Trade in live exports of rock lobster exploded in the early 1980’s as the lobsters were discovered by discerning diners in China and Hong Kong. and now accounts for the majority of shipments out of A...

Summer is here and it’s such a great time of year. Few things enhance a celebration during summer quite like seafood. Join Anthony Huckstep (Deep in the Weeds), Dani Valent (Dirty Linen) and seafood guru John Susman (Fishtales) as they plumb the depths of the deep blue to give you the ultimate preview to your summer of seafood. Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagra...

2 years ago, in one of the first Fishtales Seafood Podcast broadcasts, we caught up with Greenfish, a South African supplier of sustainable, fresh fish.  Born of Founder Ryan Nienaber's love for fishing and the ocean, Greenfish the family run business services restaurant, hospitality and wholesale seafood businesses with high quality, seasonal and locally-sourced seafood, much of it, literally cau...

One of the most under-utilised species in the world of seafood is the seafood marketer. Creating demand for seafood is a task that is mostly mis-understood by the entire seafood supply chain from catchers to cooks. Sally James is an Australian Chef who has been tirelessly promoting Australian Seafood for over 35 years, 22 years of which have been from her base in the United States. Sally’s knowled...

The fishermen of Burano are as special as the region itself. Whilst the creep of climate change, the demands of faster life and the inevitbable costs of being an artisan all impact their life, they are amongst the most passionate, enthusiastic and committed people I have met in the seafood industry. Fisherman Massimo Tagliapietra and artist Allison Zurfluh are locals from the island of Burano, the...

The inshore fishermen of New South Wales are a vital part of many regional communities, along with providing employment and economic benefit to their local towns, they supply a broad range of delicious, seasonal, sustainable seafood.  Geoff Blackburn is an inspiring example of one such fisherman. From his base in Coffs Harbour he fishes the rivers and estuaries of Northern NSW, whilst always motiv...

Many people talk about seafood sustainability, few actually take affirmative action to back up their words. Standing Infront of the concept by recognising that the most powerful tool in moving popular opinion, is in delivering something that is nutritious, delicious and good for the planet. Charlotte’s venture Scout is at the forefront of this artisanal movement but is firmly anchored by her belie...

The regal looking, fast-swimming Spanish mackerel, is one of the fish at the top of the food chain, its sleek, powerful torso has the look of a fighter jet, built for speed with the persona of an aggressive hunter. It’s caught using hook and line trolling techniques, and its quality is generally excellent as a result. Mackerel fishers are among the most colourful on Australian waters. Fishing the...

The Sydney Fishmarket is one of the most iconic fish markets in the world and is now the biggest in the southern hemisphere handling around 15,000 tonnes of seafood a year. As Australia’s ‘home of seafood’, Sydney Fish Market is the lifeblood for fishers, aquaculturalists and co-operatives from not only around the country but also New Zealand and even Indonesia and Malaysia . The Market is current...

Here is a postcard from Italy- delicious, local and just caught seafood is what we all dream about 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/h...

The quality, value and safety of seafood is determined by the efficiency of the freight used to get it to market. Of recent times there is also a growing importance of the freight system used in regards the sustainability of a seafood. Weather it is a small artisanal fisherman or a corporate aquaculture business, freight has an impact more than ever before on the commercial operations in seafood....

Christy and Adam Barnes are Master Fisherman working from their home port of Port Broughton in South Australia their artisanal fishing practices produce some of the highest quality seafood to be found. https://www.instagram.com/ac_barnesseafoods/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fishea...

There are few 5th generation fishermen in Australia, fewer still who can claim they are fishing using the same methods for the same catch as their forefathers. Gary Hera-Singh is one such fisherman, who’s tireless commitment to the environmental protection of his beloved Coorong is as impressive as the delicious Yellow Eye Mullet he catches. Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https:/...

Fishing has been woven into the fabric of coastal communities throughout history. For hundreds of years, people have relied upon the resources that were bountiful around the coast of Australia, and over time, people built family businesses around commercial fishing and seafood production. Today, commercial fishing in the Australia provides sustainable seafood to consumers across the world. We are...

Wild Salmon is a truly unique and special fish. Regarded by chefs, environmentalists, gourmands and nutritionists alike as the best salmon to be found, it accounts for only 20% of the salmon consumed, the remainder being farmed. Each May to Septmber the wild salmon run on the West Coast of North America sees the fish migrate from the open ocean back up the rivers to the lakes of their birth to lay...

The small scale, artisanal fisherman is incredibly important to the supply of fresh, local, seasonal seafood. With a focus on seasonal species, they need to be adept at a range of fishing methods, demanding a range of skills. Through the training of Ocean Watch, a pro-fishing sustainability NGO, many artisanal fishers have become certified Master Fishermen - a recognition which ensures the highest...

In Part 2 of Bering Sea King Crab Fisherman, Sean Dwyer, tells us how he fishes some of the roughest and most dangerous waters on the planet. Below freezing conditions, 100kmh ice laden winds, drifting ice-packs and 20 metre waves are just another day at the office. Hear his story of fishing, family and being a star of reality series “ Deadliest Catch” https://www.instagram.com/captseandwyer/?hl=e...

Sean Dwyer began his career as a commercial crab fisherman whilst still a 13 year old school boy, at 23 he became the youngest Captain to command a boat fishing the incredibly dangerous and remote Bering Sea. Now, as a 30 year old he’s somewhat a veteran and star of TV series Deadliest Catch - hear part 1 of this truly incredible story now. https://www.instagram.com/captseandwyer/?hl=en Follow Fis...

Tuna are a prize fish. A top grade tuna, with bright red, nicely marbled meat, is worth thousands on the sashimi market. In Australia, tuna fishers have garnered a reputation of being the rockstars of the fishing community. It has long had a reputation of being a boom or bust fishery but there are several operators who, by applying contemporary business strategies have found themselves at the lead...

July 1 is opening day of the Spencer Gulf Blue Swimmer Crab Season 4th generation crab fisherman Jarrad Barnes tells us his story as he drops the first pots of the year! https://www.instagram.com/barnesseafood/?hl=en 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 (Exec...

Is there a fish that invokes as much National pride as the mighty Barramundi? Although it is a species that occupies a wide geographic range, from the Arabian Gulf to China and Taiwan, Papua New Guinea and all across Northern Australia, it is the Northern Territory that is the cultural, some might say spiritual home of this mighty fish. Bob Richards and Julie Tyson are the tireless pioneers of Bar...

The The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been lead by chief Executive Rupert Howes, since 2004. A lifelong committed environmentalist and a professionally qualified accountant; he has been at the helm of driving the MSC to become the most important eco-label in the world. Rupert Howes is a relentless optimist who’s passion and positivity are to be admired, his work driving the Marine Stewardsh...

What do you get when you cross a chef with a fishmonger, a sustainable seafood champion and an epic story teller - one amazing bloke! Hear Bart Ban Olphens story https://bartvanolphen.com 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://www.i...

While most 13­-year-­olds might spend their birthday with a party shared among family or friends, Andrew Mirosch was battling a gale in a small fishing boat. Always keen on fishing, as a young boy Andrew would try his luck on the beach or off the rocks at Stradbroke Island with his grandparents, or by himself at night. He always wanted to be a fisherman But Andrew trained and has been a chef for m...

Andrew Tobin, principal of Townsville based Tobin Fishtales is a catcher, wholesaler, retailer, academic and a researcher. He’s also a storyteller and a unique talent in the seafood industry. https://www.tobinfishtales.com 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...