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Matthew Hayden, former Australian cricketer and self-confessed foodie, cooks up a conversation with some well-known Australians. Each episode is one guest, three dishes and the stories that go with them. Everyone has stories about the meals they've eaten. They're the tales behind incredible meals you ate in exotic locations on overseas adventures or the last meal you ever shared with a loved one.

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    • Sep 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    10 | Turia Pitt is not sharing her honey cake recipe with anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 36:32


    Is Turia Pitt Australia's superwoman? The athlete, author, humanitarian and mother of two is constantly on the run, but she still treasures mealtimes with loved ones. From the restorative power of chicken soup to the simple pleasure of eating fresh fish and savouring the flavours of her mother's Tahitian heritage, she shares some of her favourite food memories with Matt Hayden. She also lets him in on the unusual courtship technique her partner Michael used to woo her. Hint: it involved a crustacean.

    10 | Turia Pitt is not sharing her honey cake recipe with anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 36:32


    Is Turia Pitt Australia's superwoman? The athlete, author, humanitarian and mother of two is constantly on the run, but she still treasures mealtimes with loved ones. From the restorative power of chicken soup to the simple pleasure of eating fresh fish and savouring the flavours of her mother's Tahitian heritage, she shares some of her favourite food memories with Matt Hayden. She also lets him in on the unusual courtship technique her partner Michael used to woo her. Hint: it involved a crustacean.

    09 | That time Ray Martin ate a vegemite sandwich on Air Force One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 27:02


    Ray Martin has eaten exotic meals in the best restaurants around the world, but his favourite meal was the lamb chops and veg he ate at Sir Donald Bradman's house. Closely followed by a vegemite sandwich he ate on Air Force One. He did not rate the sheep's eyeballs in Mecca though.

    09 | That time Ray Martin ate a vegemite sandwich on Air Force One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 27:02


    Ray Martin has eaten exotic meals in the best restaurants around the world, but his favourite meal was the lamb chops and veg he ate at Sir Donald Bradman's house. Closely followed by a vegemite sandwich he ate on Air Force One. He did not rate the sheep's eyeballs in Mecca though.

    08 | Maggie Beer is everyone's mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 30:51


    Maggie Beer is Australia's best-loved champion of quality seasonal produce, so Matt Hayden is surprised to hear she loves offal. The legendary restaurateur, author and TV presenter loves talking about food, and has an interesting tale to tell about building her business empire. From farming pheasants to eating whiting and sea urchin fresh from the ocean, or picking fresh figs, her stories charm Haydos completely.

    08 | Maggie Beer is everyone's mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 30:51


    Maggie Beer is Australia's best-loved champion of quality seasonal produce, so Matt Hayden is surprised to hear she loves offal. The legendary restaurateur, author and TV presenter loves talking about food, and has an interesting tale to tell about building her business empire. From farming pheasants to eating whiting and sea urchin fresh from the ocean, or picking fresh figs, her stories charm Haydos completely.

    07 | Don't try Adam Briggs' "vertical grilling" method at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 20:21


    Writer, comedian, activist and ARIA-award winning rapper Adam Briggs takes Matthew Hayden on a culinary history tour. From scoffing Aunty Norma's epic ginger fluff cakes at the football in country Victoria, to fully disciplined meal prep in lockdown (via lobster bao). This prodigiously talented Aussie waxes lyrical to Haydos about his love of flavoured shapes and a terrifyingly dangerous "vertical grilling" method — please don't try it at home.

    07 | Don't try Adam Briggs' "vertical grilling" method at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 20:21


    Writer, comedian, activist and ARIA-award winning rapper Adam Briggs takes Matthew Hayden on a culinary history tour. From scoffing Aunty Norma's epic ginger fluff cakes at the football in country Victoria, to fully disciplined meal prep in lockdown (via lobster bao). This prodigiously talented Aussie waxes lyrical to Haydos about his love of flavoured shapes and a terrifyingly dangerous "vertical grilling" method — please don't try it at home.

    06 | Wil Anderson is sorry for the thing he said

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 34:49


    Wil Anderson turns up to talk about food, but it's an apology Matthew Hayden is after. The comedian, Wilosophy podcaster and host of ABC TV’s Gruen says sorry for sledging Haydos 20 years ago. He also tells Haydos about the perils of trying to coin your own nickname — there's a good reason you're not calling this vegetarian 'Doughnuts' Anderson today.

    06 | Wil Anderson is sorry for the thing he said

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 34:49


    Wil Anderson turns up to talk about food, but it's an apology Matthew Hayden is after. The comedian, Wilosophy podcaster and host of ABC TV's Gruen says sorry for sledging Haydos 20 years ago. He also tells Haydos about the perils of trying to coin your own nickname — there's a good reason you're not calling this vegetarian 'Doughnuts' Anderson today.

    05 | Layne Beachley and Kirk Pengilly would rather be eating lobster in Tahiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 36:11


    Seven-time world surfing champ Layne Beachley and her rockstar INXS saxophonist beau Kirk Pengilly have some STORIES to tell Matthew Hayden about food. Both grew up on the water and then took vastly different paths in life and learning about food. Hear what Layne learned from bingeing junk food on the pro surf tour in the eighties, and about Kirk dining on the wildest cuisine in the world's poshest restaurants with INXS. They've come a long way from Vegemite sandwiches and cooking roasts in a car yard.

    05 | Layne Beachley and Kirk Pengilly would rather be eating lobster in Tahiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 36:11


    Seven-time world surfing champ Layne Beachley and her rockstar INXS saxophonist beau Kirk Pengilly have some STORIES to tell Matthew Hayden about food. Both grew up on the water and then took vastly different paths in life and learning about food. Hear what Layne learned from bingeing junk food on the pro surf tour in the eighties, and about Kirk dining on the wildest cuisine in the world's poshest restaurants with INXS. They've come a long way from Vegemite sandwiches and cooking roasts in a car yard.

    04 | Amy Shark on 'cheesecake crawls', steakhouses and a casual dinner with Nicole Kidman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 27:03


    These days, six-time ARIA Award-winning musician Amy Shark sings duets with Keith Urban, and hangs out with movie stars at steakhouses in L.A. But you'd better believe this Gold Coast girl does not take the high life for granted. As she tells Matthew Hayden, sometimes the most gourmet thing in her pantry is tinned tuna.

    04 | Amy Shark on 'cheesecake crawls', steakhouses and a casual dinner with Nicole Kidman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 27:03


    These days, six-time ARIA Award-winning musician Amy Shark sings duets with Keith Urban, and hangs out with movie stars at steakhouses in L.A. But you'd better believe this Gold Coast girl does not take the high life for granted. As she tells Matthew Hayden, sometimes the most gourmet thing in her pantry is tinned tuna.

    03 | Adam Goodes and the joy of cooking 'roo under the stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 26:42


    AFL great Adam Goodes has a weakness you may not know about...for double coat Tim Tams. Goodes talks to Matthew Hayden about feeding his sweet tooth before big games, the simple pleasure of eating with family since hanging up his boots and connecting to his ancestry through food.

    03 | Adam Goodes and the joy of cooking 'roo under the stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 26:42


    AFL great Adam Goodes has a weakness you may not know about...for double coat Tim Tams. Goodes talks to Matthew Hayden about feeding his sweet tooth before big games, the simple pleasure of eating with family since hanging up his boots and connecting to his ancestry through food.

    02 | Poh Ling Yeow and the most eaten dish in the MasterChef kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 24:30


    Poh Ling Yeow is known for her smile and her artistic concentration — but if you want to make her lose her cool, just put capsicum in her Laksa. She dishes on her quest to re-brand the 'snot block'. Plus, Poh reveals to Matthew Hayden the most-eaten dish in the MasterChef kitchen... and it ain't Century Eggs!

    02 | Poh Ling Yeow and the most eaten dish in the MasterChef kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 24:30


    Poh Ling Yeow is known for her smile and her artistic concentration — but if you want to make her lose her cool, just put capsicum in her Laksa. She dishes on her quest to re-brand the 'snot block'. Plus, Poh reveals to Matthew Hayden the most-eaten dish in the MasterChef kitchen... and it ain't Century Eggs!

    01 | Justin Langer and the secret batsman's breakfast club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 26:11


    Australian men's cricket team coach Justin Langer serves up never-before-heard tales of dinner in a tycoon's palatial home and the secret food society he and Matthew Hayden started on a tour of India. We've witnessed 'JL' and 'Haydos' smash out the runs as one of the most prolific opening duos of all time, now they let you into their tight-knit circle to dish about the meals that made them.

    01 | Justin Langer and the secret batsman's breakfast club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 26:11


    Australian men's cricket team coach Justin Langer serves up never-before-heard tales of dinner in a tycoon's palatial home and the secret food society he and Matthew Hayden started on a tour of India. We've witnessed 'JL' and 'Haydos' smash out the runs as one of the most prolific opening duos of all time, now they let you into their tight-knit circle to dish about the meals that made them.

    INTRODUCING — Dishy, with Matthew Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 1:24


    He's handy with a cricket bat but did you know Matthew Hayden is equally nifty with a frying pan? The former Australian opening batsman has always had a passion for food. Now he's peeking inside the culinary memory banks of some of your favourite people. Dishy is one guest, three dishes and the stories that go with them. On the menu: Australian cricket coach Justin Langer, the masterful Poh Ling Yeow, AFL legend Adam Goodes, the mighty Turia Pitt, plus many more.

    INTRODUCING — Dishy, with Matthew Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 1:24


    He's handy with a cricket bat but did you know Matthew Hayden is equally nifty with a frying pan? The former Australian opening batsman has always had a passion for food. Now he's peeking inside the culinary memory banks of some of your favourite people. Dishy is one guest, three dishes and the stories that go with them. On the menu: Australian cricket coach Justin Langer, the masterful Poh Ling Yeow, AFL legend Adam Goodes, the mighty Turia Pitt, plus many more.

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