FishTales - a Seafood Podcast with John Susman

The Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery is a truly remarkable fishery. It’s 39 participants are motivated professionals committed to best practice not only for today but tomorrow. Ashley Lukin is a 3rd generation fisherman who reflects the professionalism and commitment of both the fishery and the next generation of fishing professionals for whom the future is bright. https://www.instagram.com/ashlukin/?hl...

“The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell” oyster shucking competitions attract a certain type of athlete, often wily, mostly secretive about their technique but collectively a quirky mob. Stephan Nolan is the reigning World Oyster Shucking Champion and is here for the Narooma Oyster Festival …… https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instag...

Innovation in the wild catch seafood industry is mostly a forgotten concept - with the constant forces of nature, regulations and costs to battle, there are few truly innovative operators. Cloudy Bay Clams is an exception - their constant drive to “do better” whilst maintaining a laser focus on sustainability and culinary quality is a true inspiration. Leading by example, Isaac Piper drives Cloudy...

The Sydney Rock Oyster is rightly enjoying a renaissance of appreciation with chefs and gourmands alike. It’s unique characteristics are a direct reflection of the Merroir from which it comes. Next generation oyster farmers are adopting husbandry, technology and deep appreciation for the end consumer to deliver premium quality, regional and seasonal rock oysters which are worlds best. John Blanken...

The Coorong is a unique and beautiful wilderness. For that reason it is of inestimable value to South Australia It is an elemental region, a place of wind and water and vast skies, of sandhill and tussock, lagoon and waterweed, stone and scrub. Fishing in the lower Murray Lakes and Coorong region has been documented from as early as 1846. From a peak of some 150 fishers in the mid 20th century, cu...

The first of April is no joke in the world of wild caught Australian prawns. It is the opening day of the largest prawn fishery in Australia, the Banana prawn. The Northern Prawn Fishery, is Australia’s largest and most valuable prawn fishery, and is one of the most abundant, isolated and sustainable prawn fisheries in the world. It’s often referred to as Australia’s last ‘wild frontier’ and is si...

Tunas are the most commercially valuable fish species on Earth, playing a vital role in healthy ocean ecosystems and supporting livelihoods around the globe - Tuna is also one of the most misunderstood, opinion dividing and often exploited fisheries to be found. Dr. Alistair Douglas is using his deep knowledge of Tuna, Japan and Technology and his commitment to conservation; to change the way this...

Wild caught seafood is special but rarely does a brand of wild caught seafood evoke such respect from buyers, distributors and chefs as Lee Fish. From its home port in the coastal hamlet of Leigh, New Zealand, Lee has become an icon worldwide as the definition of quality. Tom Searle is the current curator and manager of Lee fish - his story reflects the care, commitment and passion of this amazing...

When passion, storytelling and conservation interconnect something really special happens. Al McGlashan is a rare species in the world of seafood - his enthusiasm, optimism and absolute love of everything in the water is a truly inspiring story …….. https://almcglashan.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https:/...

Chris Bolton is The Chefs Fisherman. He has only ever wanted to do one thing - be a fisherman. As a third generation fisher, working the Great Barrier Reef to hunt mostly the mighty Coral Trout his philosophy that every fish that he takes is the most valuable when it’s in its best condition, drives a natural pursuit of excellence..,.,…. https://www.cbfishing.com.au Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podc...

The Seafood Industry in Australia is facing some massive challenges -from global warming to fishery closures, whilst many are despondent there is Paul “ Nipper” Aquilina - he is a bright light, shining brightly on the Mighty Hawkesbury River - where his enthusiasm, optimism and energy is helping make this mighty suburban Sydney estuary great again …… https://www.instagram.com/nipper_eel_boy/?hl=en...

For many in the world of food, corporate governance, commercial imperatives and the rigors of compliance have driven the fun out of business. It’s exciting to see next generation operators like Phil Clark and his team at Fins Seafood embracing seafood with a love of the business, a genuine passion for what they do and an approach which is all about collaboration, commitment and transparency. At th...

The good thing about science is that it is true, whether or not you believe in it. The aim of science is to seek the simplest explanations of complex facts. Patrick Hone, is scientist who’s love of seafood, the environment and the seafood industry drives him to deliver science based facts about the state of Australian fisheries, their sustainability and their future. Hear why he believes the futur...

As the worlds population is set to double in the next 50 years the demand for sustainable food production is becoming an imperative- AQUACULTURE offers an holistic solution head the story of one of the world’s leaders on sustainable fish farming. Lara Barazi Geroulana is the managing director of Kefalonia Fisheries a 40 year old Aquaculture company based on an idyllic Greek island which is part of...

Ben Pethick is part of the next generation “tour de force” of Australian fishermen. Passionate, committed and savvy. He respects the history of the industry and his heritage but is forging a sustainable future by engaging with his customers from water to plate……… https://www.instagram.com/f.v_bowithick/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodc...

John Susman appears on Deep in the Weeds with Anthony Huckstep to talk Christmas and seasonal seafood. As the sun of summer warms our backs and we dive headfirst into the festive season there are few things that celebrate the joy of both than seafood. As we launch into Christmas with renewed optimism who better to plumb the depths and discover the bounty than one of the world’s leading authorities...

When we consider family seafood dynasties, there’s probably few as quintessentially South Australian or as diverse, as the Tuna fishing Stehr family from the West Coast seafood town of Port Lincoln. They have been fishing 50 plus years across a range of fisheries but tuna is in their blood and that love of the Southern Bluefin has been handed down generationally. Being the prodigal son of one of t...

A fish fiend, wine nerd, journo activist and Santa look-a-like walk into Rockpool Bar & Grill…. And just like that we have a Christmas special where the hosts - John Susman, Shanteh Wale, Dani Valent & Anthony Huckstep (plus executive producer Rob Locke) - of all the shows on the Deep in the Weeds food podcast network are finally in the same room at the same time. Strap in for all the views on the...

Julie Qiu is an international oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell, an oyster appreciation website. Based in Brooklyn, New York Julie shares her knowledge and love of half shell culture through masterclasses, bespoke events, original digital content, and products designed for like-minded oyster enthusiasts. In A Half Shell has become the worlds pre-eminent place for oyster celebration. Jul...

Dynasties are more often associated with money, mining and magnates. Fishing the wild, untamed wilderness of the Western Cape York in Far North Queensland, Katie Simmonds might be the last of one of Australia’s greatest fishing dynasties ……. Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=...

Spearfishing is a passion of Tim Barnett, the owner and founder of New Zealand commercial fishing operation, Ocean Speared. This family owned and operated business, combines Tim’s experience, both in the commercial diving industry, and as a passionate recreational spearfisherman. https://oceanspeared.co.nz Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodp...

For 40 years Norm Hedditch has been fishing the warm tropical waters of the mystic north of Australia – from prawning for Tiger and Banana prawns to netting for Barra, he has pretty much worked every species. These days, he owns and operates his family business, Taroona Fishing, based out of the legendary “Duck Pond” in Darwin harbour. Now, with daughter Toni running the land based operations, and...

New Zealand is a 90% net exporter of it’s seafood, reknown world wide for the quality not only of what is caught and grown but also of the fisher folk. One such fisherman export is Mark Urwin of Vancouver Fishmongers 46 South – hear his Fish Tale……… http://www.46south.ca Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://w...

Sadie Samuels is a woman on a mission – to make the world love the lobsters she catches as much as she does. As a young, progressive and fiercely devoted fisherman, she is as impressive as she is an inspiration ………. https://www.instagram.com/sadiethesiren/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.co...

The seafood industry can be daunting, challenging and unrewarding – it can also be a place of immense reward. Ashley Mullenger is an office girl turned fisher in the UK, for whom the seafood industry has become her theatre of dreams. https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefisherman/?hl=en Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Su...