Chiller Room Secrets: the stories behind the Australian meat industry’s quest for perfection

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This podcast is an initiative of the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association and it delves into the lives and careers of people working within the meat processing sector to find out why they believe it’s such an exciting and interesting industry to work in.ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide opportunities for students to learn, building the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives into the future. ICMJ does this through a series of events across Australia and overseas. For more information head to the website: icmj.com.au.

Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association


    • May 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 10 - Inside the ICMJ Northern Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 12:11


    For this, the last episode of Season 1, you are going inside the latest ICMJ event. You'll see how ICMJ engages, inspires and trains the next generation of industry professionals and how these events translate into real world opportunities for attendees. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/

    Episode 9 - Dr. Davey Griffin, Texas A&M University

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 26:17


    The ninth episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with Texas A&M University meat science professor Dr Davey Griffin. Dr Griffin is using consumer obsession with BBQ to introduce the science behind a good cut.The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 8 - Tim Ryan, MLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 26:28


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with Tim Ryan, Manager for Global Trade - Development at MLA. Tim grew up around agriculture but he wasn't sure if it was where he wanted to start a career… that is until he was reintroduced to ag by ICMJ. Tim is now based in Singapore working to open new opportunities for Australian meat exports.  The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 7 - Jess Pryles, Hardcore Carnivore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 38:53


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with Jess Pryles from Hardcore Carnivore. Australian Jess Pryles has gone from city-living in Melbourne to Austin, Texas, where she's known to many as the 'Hardcore Carnivore', a hunting, meat smoking, low-and-slow BBQ expert with an Aussie accent. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 6 - Tom Maguire, Greenham and Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 29:12


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with HW Greenham and Sons General Manager Tom Maguire. Tom was born, raised and educated in Melbourne, Tom Maguire says he couldn't have imagined a career in agriculture as a young man but that's exactly what happened. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 5 - Sam Burke, MLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 29:15


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with MLA corporate chef Sam Burke whose career began in fast food and has come full circle in an amazing way. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 4 - Dr Tom Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 30:52


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with American meat scientist Dr Tom Carr. Dr Carr's career has spanned decades and countries and he's now retired, getting back to his roots on the family ranch in Kansas but that hasn't meant saying goodbye to meat judging forever. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 3 - Paul Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 31:00


    The latest episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with Australian Country Choice Research Development Innovation Manager Paul Gibson. Mr Gibson's 30 year career in meat processing started in a non-traditional way and has seen him climb the ranks from laborer to manager. Mr Gibson now searches for new and unique ways to make the meat business - from paddock to plate - more sustainable and profitable for everyone involved. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    Episode 2 - Dr Dave Pethick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 30:17


    The second episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with biochemist, researcher and mentor Dr Dave Pethick who has been working in the field of meat science for 40 years. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ Episode is LivePublished: Jan. 18, 2021 @ 5AM EditUnpublishAdd Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

    Episode 1 - Jason Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 32:50


    The first episode of the ICMJ podcast features a conversation with one of the forefathers of the meat grading and judging programs in Australia, MLA managing director Jason Strong. Mr Strong has been integral in the development of the meat grading and judging movement  in Australia, an involvement that began when he toured the US as a young man. The ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn and to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives, fired with enthusiasm who will give the Australian meat industry the expertise and drive to compete in the meat quality world of the future.The podcast series aims shine a light on the interesting history and exciting opportunities of the meat industry by delving into the lives and careers of people working within the livestock and meat processing sector. Read more about ICMJ here: https://icmj.com.au/ 

    SEASON 1 TEASER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 2:21


    Chiller Room Secrets: the stories behind the Australian meat industry's quest for perfection will take you on a journey through the meat industry via the careers and experiences of some of its most colorful and influential characters. Throughout the season, you'll meet the likes of American meat scientist Dave Pethick and Paul Gibson, the innovation manager at ACC, Australia's largest vertically integrated beef supply chain. In the first episode, you'll hear the story of the start of meat judging and grading in Australia from one of its founding fathers, MLA boss Jason Strong.  The ICMJ podcast is an initiative of the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association to showcase the career paths within the meat processing industry. ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide opportunities for students to learn, building the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives into the future. ICMJ does this through a series of events across Australia and overseas. For more information head to the website: icmj.com.au. The first episode will drop in January 2021 – so subscribe now on your favourite podcasting app to you're the first to know! 

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