Best A Deep in the Weeds Production Podcasts (2025)

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Andy Allen (Three Blue Ducks, Masterchef Host) - Take every opportunity 35:12

17h ago35:12

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We’ve had a few guests on Deep in the Weeds that have made the successful transition from TV show Masterchef into a career in Hospitality, but perhaps none quiet like today’s guest. An early winner on the series, then part of the Three Blue Ducks empire, Andy Allen is now celebrating 6 years hosting the show that opened the door into life in food f…

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Matt Adams (Timbre, Tasmania) - fed by and feeding community 29:10

16h ago29:10

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When he launched Timbre in Tasmania in 2016, Matt Adams told nearby backyard growers that he’d exchange their excess produce for dining vouchers. Without any kind of strategy or a plan, that’s turned into a restaurant that is fed by and feeds community, upending its owner’s notions about what a food business actually is. How does it work? How does …

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The Basics of Electroculture - Gardening Beyond Basics E18 8:54

1d ago8:54

8:54

Farmer and Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current discusses the basics of electroculture and the myriad of benefits it can bring to your farm and your production. Click here to learn more about Chris and The Fertile Current here. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get mar…

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Sometimes I cry on the floor. :) 25:00

2d ago25:00

25:00

Recently, I fell apart. I'm feeling better now! But - dang! I did not see this one coming.Life is a series of falling apart and falling together. Here's how my friend Barb and I cope.By Kacey

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Over a Glass: Rob Mack (Aphelion Wine Co, McLaren Vale) - an obsessiveness with quality and value 41:35

3d ago41:35

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Rob Mack is the winemaker and co-owner of Aphelion Wine Co, based in McLaren Vale. Since launching in 2014 he has gained a reputation for his affinity with Grenache and his obsessiveness with quality and value. https://aphelionwine.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepinthewee…

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The Producers: Rob Lockhart (Potato Farmer) - celebrating the spud. 15:27

5d ago15:27

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Central Victorian farmer Rob Lockhart grows wheat, oats, lambs and beef but potatoes are his main deal. We talk about the ups and downs of farming, small town life and SpudFest, a festival that takes over Trentham on the first weekend in May. https://www.trenthamspudfest.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AN…

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Pete Dillon (Hotel Canberra, Ballarat) - Back and brighter than ever 50:03

5d ago50:03

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Although he started his career in the hospitality sector that took him into the some of the best hotels around the world, an opportunity for change saw Pete Dillon (Hotel Canberra, Ballarat) carve out an influential career in media and brand development in and around the food sector. But a yearning to get back to a simpler life in the country saw h…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 7 - The Producers: Claire Morgan (Rupanyup Living) - farmer, maker and regional advocate 28:03

6d ago28:03

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Claire Morgan is a farmer, maker and regional advocate, helping people understand where their food comes from and how important it is to have thriving rural towns. She’s growing chickpeas and making chickpea brownies and along the way she’s showing locals and visitors that Rupanyup really is a ‘town with pulse’. This episode is part of a special Di…

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The Producers: Rob Lockhart (Potato Farmer) - celebrating the spud. 15:57

6d ago15:57

15:57

Central Victorian farmer Rob Lockhart grows wheat, oats, lambs and beef but potatoes are his main deal. We talk about the ups and downs of farming, small town life and SpudFest, a festival that takes over Trentham on the first weekend in May. https://www.trenthamspudfest.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AN…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 6 - Jenny Moore (Wimmera Grain Store) - town with a pulse 24:22

8d ago24:22

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Founder and director of The Wimmera Grain Store, Jenny Moore has a grain farming background and now wholesales locally grown chickpeas, lentils, faba beans (pulses) and value-added products into the Australian domestic market. She takes us strain into the sorting shed where lentils are being graded, then we head back to the showroom to nibble healt…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 5 - Cat Clarke (Cat Clarke’s Restaurant, Dimboola Golf Club) - hospo culture, country food and meaningful life 37:51

8d ago37:51

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What does a caterer do when she gets too big for her home kitchen? Maybe she moves into the under-used local golf club kitchen and semi-accidentally turns it into a restaurant. That’s more or less the story with Cat Clarke, chef, teacher, Dimboola gamechanger. We enjoy a delicious chef’s table country lunch with plenty of native ingredients then si…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 4 - Simon Freeman (Grampians Wine Cellar) - Grapes of the Grampians 47:58

8d ago47:58

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For the first time in almost 800 episodes, Dirty Linen does a wine tasting podcast. We are guided by one of the best, wine merchant Simon Freeman from Grampians Wine Cellar, hanging out in his Halls Gap store with spectacular mountain views, talking Grampians Grape Escape, Halls Gap dining tips, and the journey from hospitality to retail. The idea …

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 3 - Adrian Manikas (Grampians Peaks Walking Co) - talking the walk 28:44

8d ago28:44

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Adrian Manikas · Grampians Peaks Walking Co Anyone visiting the Grampians (Gariwerd in the local Aboriginal language) is struck by the mountainous landscapes, dramatic rock formations and abundant wildlife. Adrian Manikas knows the place better than most: his Halls Gap company leads guided and catered walking tours through the national park at vari…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 2 - Robin Wickens (Wickens at the Royal Mail) - a complete and engaging dining experience 28:51

8d ago28:51

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At the southern end of the Grampians, chef Robin Wickens uses the Royal Mail’s market garden to supply produce for his pub bistro and fine dining restaurant Wickens, which is set in bushland in a glassed pavilion. We meet up with Robin for a garden tour, before heading back to the restaurant for a 10-course degustation with matched wines. Dinner is…

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 1 - Dean Sibthorp (Mount William Station) - a taste of the region 21:26

8d ago21:26

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Three hours west of Melbourne, south of Ararat, Mount William Station is a generational sheep and cattle property that now offers luxury accommodation and dining. It’s a great place to get away from it all, and also makes an excellent base for exploring the region. Chef Dean Sibthorp is originally from England: he serves hearty, composed set menus …

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Humic Acid vs. Fulvic Acid: Composition and Application - Gardening Beyond Basics E16 8:25

8d ago8:25

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Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. dives into the difference between humic acid and fulvic acid: what they're made of and the different applications they're used for across many different industries. Learn more about Live Earth Products, Inc. here. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insight…

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To Isolate or Not to Isolate Plants When Saving Seeds - Gardening Beyond Basics E17 10:18

8d ago10:18

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Seed farmer Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm talks about the practicality of isolating plants when you're planning on saving seeds. Should you do it? Or can you get away with cramming as many plants as possible onto one bed to maximize production? Check out Dan's new book: The Seed Farmer: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Sellin…

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Shine On 04-13-25 See The Good Too 21:00

10d ago21:00

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What's going right in your life? Are you aware of what you are feeling? What's working? Let's discuss. xo KcBy Kacey

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Sue Hodder (Wynns Coonawarra Estate) - renowned and respected 38:58

10d ago38:58

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Sue Hodder is one of Australia’s most renowned and respected winemakers. For over three decades, she has crafted some of the country’s most collectible and long-lived wines at Wynns Coonawarra Estate in South Australia. Her achievements are remarkable—on paper, in person, and of course, in the glass. https://www.wynns.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSL…

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Chloe Sparks (Dog Creek Growers) - Illuminating Lumen Episode 3 22:17

10d ago22:17

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We continue our Illuminating Lumen special series in today’s chat with Chloe Sparks from Dog Creek Growers. Chloe is a small farmer who supplies to Lumen People. What are her challenges? Why does it matter? Are small farms more resilient than large ones? Illuminating Lumen is a deep-dive Dirty Linen series looking at the difficulty and delight of r…

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Diego Cardenas (Pincho Disco, Collingwood) - Hit the disco 29:36

11d ago29:36

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We don’t talk about Latin-American cuisine much in Australia, because in truth it isn’t very prevalent in the culinary landscape. Today’s guest however, is flying the Latin-American flag high and garnering a lot of attention. Diego Cardenas, head chef of Pincho Disco in Collingwood, joins us to take us on a journey through his heritage. https://pin…

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Simone Watts (Barragunda Dining) - the journey continues. 24:19

14d ago24:19

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We’ve been following the Journey to Barragunda in a series of episodes celebrating a creative new regional dining experience. Well, Barragunda has arrived! We check in with chef Simone Watts to hear about the 40-seat restaurant’s launch and the clamour of opening. How has it been to welcome people into a space that was built only in her imagination…

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Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen Ep 2 28:41

19d ago28:41

28:41

Why is it so hard to run an independent restaurant these days? Dirty Linen is seeking answers in Illuminating Lumen, a new deep-dive series alongside Lumen People cafe and wine bar in North Melbourne. We’re back with co-owner Emma Sheahan for our second episode, talking joy, tiredness, perspective and policy. As an election looms, what levers would…

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The Producers: Gemma Deavin (Mount Henry Honey) - A new story to tell 34:19

21d ago34:19

34:19

At the base of the Blue Mountains former journalist Gemma Deavin and her family are producing Mount Henry Honey that truly captures a sense of time and place in each jar. https://www.mounthenryhoney.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?…

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The Producers: Gemma Deavin (Mount Henry Honey) - A new story to tell 34:19

21d ago34:19

34:19

At the base of the Blue Mountains former journalist Gemma Deavin and her family are producing Mount Henry Honey that truly captures a sense of time and place in each jar. https://www.mounthenryhoney.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?…

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Hayley Morris (Barragunda) - food and hope 45:55

22d ago45:55

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Our Journey to Barragunda continues with Hayley Morris, a key person in the Barragunda Dining story. It’s fair to say the restaurant would not exist without her passion for sustainable food projects, and a family foundation that can fund them. We talk about food and hope, the complexity of doing good, and the ambition to spur broader change through…

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Crafting the Optimum Potting Mix for Your Needs - Gardening Beyond Basics E15 10:18

22d ago10:18

10:18

Associate Professor Dr. Ben Hoover of California Polytechnic State University shares some of the biggest advancements in agriculture and the nuances behind creating the optimum substrate for your plants' needs. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplie…

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Over a Glass: Chris Morrison (The Wine Bite) - a mover and shaker 39:30

26d ago39:30

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Chris Morrison is a name synonymous with Australia's beverage and hospitality scene. You name it, he’s done it—quite literally. He is a mover and shaker and has been at the forefront of the industry, for as long as I can remember. And just when you think he might be ready to step back, he reinvents himself once again, challenging us to rethink how …

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Fabian Lehmann (Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale, South Australia) - Old ways, new ways 30:52

27d ago30:52

30:52

How do you transfer the skills, technique and approach of European Michelin star restaurants – the old and the new, into a regional setting in South Australia that not only delivers a top shelf dining experience, but taps into the local producer network too? Well today’s guest Fabian Lehmann (Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale, South Australia) is do…

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Dan Kittredge (Soil Evangelist) - Nutrient Dense Food 40:44

27d ago40:44

40:44

Dan Kittredge blows my mind about ten times in this episode. The American farmer, food producer and soil evangelist grew up on an organic farm in the US but he’s now going way beyond organics, developing theories and practices around Nutrient Dense Food. He’s travelling around the world teaching and will bring his masterclass back to Australia in A…

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Meira Harel (Tasting Australia) - a taste of South Australia 30:28

29d ago30:28

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Deep in the Weeds and Dirty Linen are proud to present a special series in association with Tasting Australia, which celebrates South Australian food, drink and culinary culture from May 2 to 11. We’ll be sharing tales in the lead up to the festival as well as heading over to eat and drink the very best of the state. In our second episode of the se…

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Craig Will (Stillwater, Launceston) - Quarter century 34:34

29d ago34:34

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A long life in food is one thing, but being an integral part of the success and longevity of an establishment is another thing altogether. As Tasmania’s incredible Stillwater restaurant and Seven Rooms hotel celebrates 25 years, today we catch up with Craig Will, co-owner and executive chef of Stillwater in Launceston. https://www.stillwater.com.au…

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Getting Good Quality Soil Samples - Gardening Beyond Basics E14 7:14

29d ago7:14

7:14

Soil scientist Bruce Davison of Soilsmith Ag talks about how to get the best representative soil samples from your farm to get the most accurate readings and formulate the best amendments for your soil's needs. Click here to learn more about Bruce Davison and Soilsmith! Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and bus…

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How You Became a Product 26:00

29d ago26:00

26:00

Christopher Scardino teaches us to think twice before we put our personal information online or click "agree to terms" mindlessly. Data brokers are lurking and you are the product being hunted and sold. It's no fun to think about this! One day we may look back on these days as the Wild West of The Internet. Right now, there is little to protect us.…

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Luke Winder (Tathra Place) - Farm to plate 32:01

1M ago32:01

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Regenerative farming is becoming more prevalent in Australia as small operators aim to look after the land, the ecosystem and give animals the best life all while working together. But what happens when you change the scale of things, from farmer – going direct to market with your very own butcher too? Luke Winder owner of Tathra Place farm is open…

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