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Uncanny, the BBC podcast about paranormal stories, has grown way beyond radio. There's a live theatre tour, a fan convention, it's on YouTube and now a new series called Uncanny Cold Cases. Danny Robbins, the creator of Uncanny, talks about where the idea came from and why he thinks audiences keep coming back.QVC has filed for debt restructuring in the US, as it tries to shrink a debt pile of around $6.6bn. The shopping channel, once a giant of tele-shopping, is up against a new generation of buyers who would rather scroll than sit on the sofa with the remote. TikTok Shop alone has around 30 million users in the UK and is now the fourth biggest beauty retailer in the country. Katie Linsell, UK retail reporter at Bloomberg News, lays out what's gone wrong in the US. Rob Locke, presenter on ITV's Shop on TV, talks about what it's really like to sell live in the middle of the night. Hungary has a new Prime Minister. Péter Magyar's win has ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power, and he's promised big changes to the media. That includes rewriting Orbán-era media laws, pausing public broadcasting until it can be proven impartial, and shaking up the way the state hands out advertising money. Amrit Singh, Professor of Practice at NYU School of Law, and Iván Nagy, Hungarian political journalist and fellow at the Columbia Journalism Review, discuss what it's been like to work as a journalist in Hungary.Presenter: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content Producer: Lucy Wai Researcher: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Chris Brown

Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall on some of the week's biggest media stories: QVC is restructuring its business in the US while remaining popular in the UK, with analysis from Katie Linsell, UK retail reporter at Bloomberg News, alongside Rob Locke, presenter for ITV's ShopOnTV, and consumer expert Kate Hardcastle, author of The Science of Shopping. We also examine the Guardian investigation into the vetting of Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK Ambassador to Washington, with Paul Lewis, Head of Investigations at the Guardian, discussing national security, leaks and public trust. AsHungary elects a new prime minister after sixteen years of Viktor Orbán, we ask what the change could mean for press freedom, with Professor Amrit Singh of NYU School of Law and Hungarian political journalist Iván Nagy. Plus, Danny Robins, creator of Uncanny, joins us live to talk about turning a Radio 4 podcast into a television series, live stage show and fan phenomenon.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

We've done 500 episodes of Dirty Linen! To celebrate, we're spending time at a restaurant that's been a special place for Melbourne milestones for more than 20 years. Vue de monde was founded by a fiercely ambitious Shannon Bennett in 2000. From its beginnings in a quirky terrace in Carlton, it moved first to Normanby Chambers in the city and then in 2011 to its current home on level 55 of the Rialto Towers. Our first guest is executive chef Hugh Allen, who first worked at the restaurant as a 16-year-old apprentice, and returned after three years at Noma in 2018 to be promoted to lead the kitchen when he was just 23. This is the first of nine episodes that will give a rounded portrait of a restaurant that's been both lauded and controversial over two decades. We are marking Vue de monde, but we're also marking a podcast anniversary.  Thank you to every single guest who has trusted us with their story. Thank you to every listener who has blessed us with their time and attention. Thank you to executive producer Rob Locke, who founded the Deep in the Weeds network with Anthony Huckstep. We're looking forward to the next 500. https://vuedemonde.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

We caught up with Attila Yilmaz (Pazar Food Collective) way back in episode 8 of Deep in the Weeds more than two years ago. He took us on a journey from his father's Turkish restaurant, to a career in the police force and the switch to successful restaurateur. We also spoke of the damage and uncertainty of the pandemic, and two years of that upheaval has resulted in a decision to close the doors.https://www.instagram.com/pazarfoodcollective/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Abby Kitchen and I have a cute meeting story: I perved inside her fridge for a Good Food story. The head chef at Nomad Sydney talks about her challenging path from raw American chef to embedded Sydneysider. We discuss female leadership in hospitality: what's changed and what still needs to?https://nomad.sydneyFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The path to becoming a chef is different for everyone, but for Louis Couttoupes (Onzieme, Canberra) it came much later in life. After a decade in the public service, he handed in his resignation and went travelling and by luck or chance found a job in a kitchen in France. He quickly realised where he wanted his future to go.https://www.onzieme.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/louiscouttoupes/?hl=enFollow The Cracklinghttps://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/Follow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow PorkStarhttps://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=enhttps://www.porkstar.com.auLISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Long Prawn is a Melbourne food, art and event collective, currently in Bali to launch a book about oddly named dishes. Nun's Farts, anyone? I chat to the prawn's tail, Frederick Mora, about the meaning and fun in gathering around food in non-traditional hospitality settings. Is having a tangential relationship to the world of food and drink a new way of pushing forward and if so, where to next?https://longprawn.comFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Life-long friendships are made in the hospitality industry. Long hours, the reliance on teamwork and genuine commitment to the trade help foster the strongest connections. Many go into business with friends, but what's it like taking a friendship into a business relationship? Massimo Bonvegna (La Madia Pizzeria) and his best friend Fabio opened their very first restaurant together in Clovelly NSW, bringing a taste of Italy to the seaside suburb.https://instagram.com/lamadiapizzeria?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Adam Wadewitz is without a doubt is one of the most talented and capable winemakers in Australia. Known for his razor-sharp palate and a career that; so far, has been stratosphericHe role today is Chief winemaker and Joint CEO of Shaw + Smith.https://www.shawandsmith.comFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Many people would be able to look back on their lives and view their actions with shame or regret. But few people - thankfully - have committed a shocking and violent crime like Dom Walker. I talk with the young farmer and agroecologist about what happened, the way he has been able to process what he did, and whether there's a path to redemption, or at least purpose, in the act of growing food.https://instagram.com/_whyfarm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Follow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

We've talked about the leaps and bounds plant-based eating and offerings have come in recent years. But in the UK the plant-based movement is much more evolved than in Australia, with an array of restaurants at all levels focussing on meat-free menus. Mildred's in the UK has been leading by example for over 30 years. Sam Anstey (Mildred's Restaurant Group) joins us to give a picture of one of the most mature vegetarian markets on the planet, and a group leading the way.https://www.mildreds.co.ukFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After two decades in the restaurant game, Sway Quach knows a lot about small business. The co-owner of Tom Phat and Bhang in Melbourne's Brunswick shares tips on purpose, staffing, costs and self-care. Despite all the tricky moments, what is it that keeps Sway fronting up for work every day with joy and passion?https://www.tomphat.comFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in the Swan Valley Caroline Taylor (Swan Valley food Ambassador) had the most incredible upbringing in regard to local food and produce. She never really had dreams of a career in food, but a unique set of circumstances led to her leading the team in a café in the house she grew up in. Now after a stellar career as a chef, she's in a role that celebrates the produce, both farmed and native of the region she grew up in.https://www.creativefood.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Belinda Hagan (McIvor Farm Foods) and her Husband Jason left their careers on the land to take the reins of a family farm. Although they are farming pigs the Hagan's consider themselves soil farmers who run pigs across the property to help regenerate the land to create a closed loop system. They grow as much of the food as they can for the pigs, and in turn the pigs help to aerate and turn the soil. It's an amazing model of biodiversity and healthy land management.https://www.mcivorfarmfoods.com.auFollow The Cracklinghttps://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/Follow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow PorkStarhttps://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=enhttps://www.porkstar.com.auLISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Melbourne's iconic Monarch Cakes has been dispensing joy on Acland Street, St Kilda, since 1934 and owner Nikki Laski has been working in the family enterprise her whole life. What's it like being custodian of a business that's so important to its community, especially in a time of short-staffing and increasing prices? And what is the mysterious Paradise cake that's coming back to the menu?https://monarchcakes.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After being told to move to Melbourne if he wanted to go anywhere with his cheffing career, a world of opportunity opened up for Andy Ashby (C'est Bon). It led to working with one of Australia's best chefs Scott Pickett, fine dining on an island and finally and unexpectedly to his own restaurant where he has become a big part of the new wave of dining in Brisbane.https://cestbon.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Emily Zegar was born and raised in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, her journey in wine has taken her back and forth across the globe focusing on all aspects of sales and marketing. Today she heads up her role as 'Director of Sales for the West Division and Export' for one of the pioneering families of Oregon wine, Sokol Blosserhttps://sokolblosser.comFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

We've talked on many occasions about the boom in regional dining. About creating a voice in a region, and connecting with the growers to deliver their story on the plate. There are some that have made a tree-change to make these connections, and others that, over decades have been the beating culinary heart of a region and continue to share its story. Culinary legend Kim Currie (The Zin House, Lowe wines, The Pavilion and Althea by Zin) joins us for one of the most inspiring episodes of the podcast.https://lowefamilywineco.com.au/zinhouse/Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After falling into the industry in Adelaide Tom Robinson (The Lane, SA) headed to Japan for what was meant to be a short-term TAFE exchange. He ended immersing himself for 2 years into Japans hospitality sector and it triggered a love for the craft of finer dining and put him on journey for a decade away from home to work with some of Australia's best chefs. But home was calling, and an opportunity to return to his hometown, and become part of a dynamic venue drawing inspiration from local producers and allowing him to truly find his voice not only on the plate, but as a mentor for the next generation too.https://www.thelane.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Two years ago, during one of many Melbourne lockdowns, Kady Simkins opened food truck Dingo Ate My Taco. A former social justice lawyer who has lived between the US and Alice Springs, we talk about the immigration rules that make staffing extra challenging, and share hopes for a new era in visa and training policies that smooths a path for international workers, hospitality businesses and the country as a whole.https://www.dingoatemytaco.comFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Australia has one of the most colourful culinary landscapes on the planet. Our fascination with the many cuisines of Asia is no surprise given our proximity, but Filipino food is one that has taken longer to take hold than others. However, there is a throng of young, enthusiastic professionals, lead by chef Ross Magnaye who are exploring the bounty of the 7000+ islands of the Philippines.https://www.instagram.com/serai.melbourne/?hl=enFollow The Cracklinghttps://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/Follow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow PorkStarhttps://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=enhttps://www.porkstar.com.auLISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Andy Miller is the CEO and co-founder of Heaps Normal. He has a career that spans over 15 years working in a multitude of diverse industries. Today he joins us to tell us the story of how a designer, a brewer, a pro surfer and a ginger came to create one of the tastiest beverages known to man!https://heapsnormal.comFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Jinsik Choi trained as a chef in South Korea, then moved to Australia eight years ago to broaden his culinary horizons. Despite initial difficulties with the language, Jin has now learnt not just English but how to cook food from many other cuisines. He's the sous chef at Bang Bang RC in Melbourne's Elsternwick and has words of encouragement and support for other chefs who may be wondering if they're on the right path.https://www.instagram.com/jinsikchoi91/?hl=enFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Born into a family with a long history and association with the food industry, Rohan Park (Old Young's Kitchen) had a unique upbringing in regards to food. After trying his hand in mining and viticulture he fell into and in love with the craft in a commercial kitchen. After years immersing himself in the industry, he's landed a dream role where he can put his own voice on the plate through the lens of local, native ingredients.https://www.instagram.com/oldyoungskitchen/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

We head to Houston, Texas, one of the US's great food cities. Falayn Ferrell works with Black Restaurant Week and Feed the Soul Foundation, shining a light on Black-owned businesses throughout the US and assisting with mentorship and grants. We talk about the particular challenges faced by small business owners, especially people of colour. An award-winning marketer, Falayn also shares actionable strategies applicable to any food business.https://www.instagram.com/blackrestaurantweek/Follow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Della Goodfellow-Slee is Assistant Restaurant Manager at Arkhe in Adelaide. She loves her work, she's learning every day and she's proud of the culture that's been created at this hot new fire-focused restaurant. We talk about hospitality pathways, passions and problemshttps://www.instagram.com/goonfellow/?hl=enFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With a successful career as a marine biologist in Mexico, Daniella Guevara Munoz (La Popular Taqueria, SA) dreamt of a job on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. When the opportunity arose for her and her husband Kor, also a Marine Biologist, they leapt at the chance. All the while a career change was bubbling away in the back of her mind, and when they moved to Adelaide Daneilla jumped at the chance to start an underground guerrilla dinner party celebrating the traditional food of Mexico. It led to bricks and mortar, and is now considered one of the best Mexican offerings downunder.https://www.lapopulartaqueria.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

When Sebastian Pasinetti opened Oko in Melbourne recently, he had an agenda beyond delivering great food and wine. As a queer person of colour, Sebastian's own experience with discrimination has inspired him to create a workplace that's big on positive, supportive culture.Trigger warning: This podcast mentions suicide. If you need to speak to someone call Lifeline on 13 11 14https://www.instagram.com/oko.restaurant/?hl=enhttps://www.kellyscause.comFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Nadja Wallington was born into a family of wine, you could say its in her bloodline. Today she represents the next generation of talented young winemakers. Alongside her husband Steve, they run Chalou Wines in the region of Orange, New South Wales.https://www.chalouwines.com.auFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After learning his craft at Michelin star restaurants in Paris and Madrid, Thomas Cauquil (Frenchies Bistro & Brewery) dreamed up a concept of a French bistro and craft Brewery with his best friend, and brewer Vincent De Soyres. The pair had plans to open the concept in France, but Vincent's yearning to immerse himself in the booming craft beer scene in Australia saw the pair head downunder. Now, they have one of the most unique bistro and brewery offerings in Australia.https://frenchiesbistroandbrewery.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After leaving his job as head chef of Cirrus just before the pandemic, Anthony Schifilliti (Six Penny) took the time to consider the sort of restaurant he wanted to open himself. With time on his hands he started experimenting with Koji-based fermentation which has led to his own brand Cura, and a dream role at one of the most influential restaurants of the modern era.https://www.instagram.com/tonyskiff/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

A chemical engineer by training, Minoli de Silva was born in Sri Lanka and is now living in Darwin where she's just opened her first restaurant Ella. Minoli came to attention on MasterChef Australia on season 13 and again for the 2022 Fans & Faves series. We cover the current unrest in Sri Lanka, the orthodoxies and otherwise of Sri Lankan cuisine, a cancer journey that changed her relationship to food and her views on restaurant culture.https://www.instagram.com/minoli.desilva/?hl=enFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

It feels like we've entered yet another stage in the COVID times. A new variant and rising costs are colliding in an environment of deep exhaustion. When a major supermarket stepped in with an el cheapo gimmick, it struck indie bar owner Leigh Boin as deeply problematic. We head to his Hudsons Road Wine & Beer in Melbourne's Spotswood to shake it all out.https://hudsonsroad.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After a successful career as a civil litigation lawyer, and then working for the Victorian government for 10 years as a senior policy adviser on red tape reduction in small businesses like restaurants Julia Picone (Pentolina Fresh Pasta and bar) felt like a career change. Completely in love with Italian food, culture and way of life she acted on the urge to jump into the hospitality sector with an Italian restaurant, where she is now juggling the red tape from the other side of the fence.https://www.pentolina.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Simon Black is chief winemaker at Montalto Estate in the stunning Mornington Peninsula. He heads up an award-winning winemaking team at the 5 star winery and joins us today to talk about life at the edge of Victoria.https://montalto.com.auFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Jade Tareha runs Humble on Duke on the Sunshine Coast with her chef-partner Stacey. Though she tries to keep her attitude positive, it's not always easy to be glass-half-full, especially in a small restaurant that cops a lot of no-shows. We talk about how to give, receive and conserve energy while sustaining a heartfelt business.https://www.humbleonduke.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up on Lord Howe Island James Green (Manta, Molo Wine bar) had access to the most extraordinary seafood. After years of plying his trade he now finds himself running the ship of one of the country's busiest seafood restaurants on Sydney Harbour.https://mantarestaurant.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

We've spoken a few times about families that have influenced the culinary landscape over generations. But few families have the incredible impact that the Toppi family have had. With more than 40 years in the industry and many more for her family with her mother Giovanna, Paola Toppi (Bar M and Toppi Bar and Restaurant) takes us through an epic journey of her family, the restaurants such as La Strad and Machiavelli, and where hospitality is headed after a devastating couple of years.https://bar-m.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

From a childhood fossicking, fishing and baking with her grandmothers to an early career as a cake queen and now to a many-faceted food business based in Sydney, Simmone Logue's story speaks to the huge variety of pathways in hospitality, cooking and catering. We talk business and branding, the benefits and pitfalls of scaling a food business, and the balancing of fear and entrepreneurial spirit.https://simmonelogue.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Want a raw, open, strategic, hopeful perspective on everything going on in restaurants right now? Listen to this chat with Damian Brabender from Otis Dining Hall in Canberra. It's all there: the heartbreak, hard yards, joy and satisfaction of hospitality life.https://otisdininghall.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After receiving a call from two close friends to look at an empty restaurant site, AK Ramakrishna (XO, Ily) flew to Canberra to explore the opportunity. With a mission to plumb the depths of his parents pantry and shine a light on his heritage, he helped create a venue that not only sheds a new light on the staples of south east Asia but has become one of the most unique dining experiences downunder too.https://www.xo-restaurant.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

It's time for Friday On My Mind, my occasional end-of-week download on where I've been travelling, what I've been pondering and - of course - where I've been eating. This week, Hunter Valley Food Fight, William Angliss Great Chefs dinner and the joys of mentoring and nurturing talent. And I fill up at Bentley Bar, Bistro Molines, James, Westwood and plenty more.Follow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Frankland Estate is a family affair. Located in the remote Great Southern of Western Australia, their little slice of grape growing heaven is called the Frankland River region. Here the self-sufficient, pioneering family have established themselves as ONE of Australia's most exciting wine Estates.https://www.franklandestate.com.auFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Last time we caught up with Jarrod Walsh he was taking Hartsyard into a new era with his partner Dorothy Lee after taking over the reins from Naomi Hart and Gregory Llewellyn. Now, the young couple are set for a new chapter again.https://hartsyard.com.auFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Giorgio De Maria owns Sydney's Paski Vineria Popolare with Mattia Dicati and chef Enrico Tomelleri. What's led Giorgio to this point, running a bar and dining room focused on Italian natural wines and simple food that looks forward as well as back? A hint: time in Japan was crucial to looking at his Italian homeland with fresh eyes.https://paski.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With a solid foundation of French technique under his belt, Scott Lord (New Quarter) was given the chance to learn new techniques and ingredient pairings at a Japanese restaurant. Soon enough he found himself cooking all manner of Cuisines from south east Asia and realised the potential of mixing French technique with the lighter side of Vietnamese cuisine.https://www.instagram.com/scott__lord/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Everyone in Australia is living on unceded Aboriginal land but not many hospitality businesses put that fact at the core of their identity. Brendan Keown owns Yarra Falls, a Melbourne bar developed in consultation with Traditional Owners. He's come a long way from the 14-year-old who loved polishing glasses in an Irish restaurant and it's fascinating to hear about the journey.https://www.instagram.com/yarrafalls/?hl=enFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Although he's had a few head chef gigs at very different influential restaurants Toby Stansfield (Old Fitz Hotel) was always limited on how he could express his own ethos on a plate. But when the chance to to take on the roll as head chef for one of the country's most dynamic young hospitality groups emerged, he realized it came with a license to take the food in which ever direction he saw fit.https://www.instagram.com/tobystansfield/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

How Neuro Linguistic Programming - NLP - not only reinvigorated Rob Locke's remarkable acting career, it also made him a literal Overnight Sensation!! NLP & Acting...? You can't write this...wait...I AM writing this...but it's all true. Veteran British/American actor Rob Locke is making waves on UK television with ITV late night. One of his recent appearances was captured by a Twitter user, that thought Rob was imitating David Brent of "The Office" (UK Version) ... who was of course played to perfection by Ricky Gervais. By the next morning the clip had more than 500,000 views, finally totalling more than 2.2 Million views as of this episode. In Part 2 we dive deeper into that phenomenon, and more! ~~~~~~~~~~ IN THIS EPISODE: 3:10       Neuro Linguistic Programming – NLP – The “User Manual for the human mind” 4:08     The map is not the territory 4:56       Rob & The Fortune 500 - “What's so good about you?” 5:44       Don't think of an elephant 6:44       Your brochures are killing your sales 7:43       Thank you for keeping this 100% British. 9:47       2.1 Million views – Rob's viral video clip 10:54    The difference between British agents & American agents 13:48    Ricky Gervais tweets: Really? Cheeky fucker 14:18   Same chef. 15:03    I was the guy that broke the Internet, 18:22    Be true to yourself 22:02    You can still discriminate against somebody for being overweight? 26:11    Hollywood tv shows vs New York tv shows 26:43    Did they want to go fat? 27:45    Rob's dream role 29:27    There is not an actor on the planet who is not typecast 30:24    The Pandemic is affecting Hollywood 32:03    Actors have a reference point – we know how to ride the storm out 33:39    A great time to find your ‘voice' – no matter your career 34:22    Shout Out to David! 35:18    It's an amazing thing to be able to pursue your dream and do what you love 35:43    You have to have a support system LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: NLP The Map Is Not The Territory The clip that went viral Dr. No ~~~~~~ ~~~ YOUR FREE GIFT!! Centerpointe Research Institute creates neuro-audio tools like Holosync, and online personal development programs to help you become your happiest healthiest You. It's Centerpointe's 30th anniversary this year, and they're celebrating by giving away one of their most popular soundtracks. It's called "15 Minute Rescue and Renew" “15 Minute Rescue & Renew” will help you: Collect your emotionsReset your entire daySet a new pattern… …for handling stressful situations in the future. ​​Now you can totally reset your day in 15 minutes or less! ​15 Minute Rescue & Renew uses powerful Holosync technology (embedded beneath a soothing musical track with gentle ocean sounds) to alter brainwave states, bringing your brain down to… ​…a calm and tranquil “theta” state (feelings of deep relaxation and contentment). ​In addition, 15 Minute Rescue & Renew begins with a brief audible guide followed by powerful affirmations––recorded in Centerpointe's proprietary Autofonix™ encoding technology… …composed exclusively for this amazing soundtrack. (Just click HERE to receive your copy) This is exclusive to the listeners of The Art of Being Dar.

How does a talented, veteran actor end up breaking all sales records on ITV's “Ideal World”? Rob and I talk about acting, the acting game, the realities of pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, & how he has become a legend on “Ideal World”. You gotta love Rob Locke. In fact, to know him is to love him. We met on the set of an industrial “commercial” for a defense contractor, almost 8 years ago. The first thing I noticed was that he was a cut above the other actors. And…he didn't take himself too seriously. He took the work seriously…but not himself. To me, that's everything. The guy's not full of himself, like most actors are. I love acting. I love it. But the one thing that I don't like about it is dealing with lame, boring, superficial, self-absorbed, insecure, neurotic, actors. He's very intelligent, quick witted, and has a natural charm…as you'll hear in his episodes. He has an impressive repertoire of characters, voices, and impersonations…much like me. He's a kindred spirit. As we got to know one another better, we noticed that we had many similarities. One of the most striking was our knowledge of neurolinguistics, influence, persuasion, and sales…and of course, acting, comedy and showmanship. I've never met another actor that shared those interests with me. He's never used them for bad purposes, either. You see, once you learn those topics and then master them, it's very easy to use them to manipulate people and situations to do… bad things… and to be unscrupulous. I've seen it happen many, many times. Rob is not “that guy”. He has integrity. He's hilarious. He's a good guy. I think those are the reasons he's having such a resurgence in his career. Sometimes your ‘break' comes from the least likely place… sometimes it's from something you gave up on years ago. In This Episode: 7:59          An actor only needs 80 big breaks to make it 9:25       What separates the actors from those that just want to be famous 10:24          Avoiding The Failure Factory 14:09        Mungo Jerry - Mungo Berry Vape Juice 16:30          Rob's Viral video 18:09      From a dachshund named Smith, to an audience of 2-3 million people 20:38     Is this the real life “David Brent” from The Office? 21:04 Attention Advertisers: You too can reach this Prime Demographic 22:20   Mastery: Makes what he's doing look undisciplined 22:50   Never change your Art…To thine own self be true LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Scott Sedita Studio Mungo Jerry Berry Vape Juice The Viral Video More Clips of Rob's Brilliance And some more And a little more To Thine Own Self Be True Neurolinguistics Influence and Persuasion ~~~ YOUR FREE GIFT!! Centerpointe Research Institute creates neuro-audio tools like Holosync, and online personal development programs to help you become your happiest healthiest You. It's Centerpointe's 30th anniversary this year, and they're celebrating by giving away one of their most popular soundtracks. “15 Minute Rescue & Renew” will help you: Collect your emotionsReset your entire daySet a new pattern… …for handling stressful situations in the future. ​​Now you can totally reset your day in 15 minutes or less! ​15 Minute Rescue & Renew uses powerful Holosync technology (embedded beneath a soothing musical track with gentle ocean sounds) to alter brainwave states, bringing your brain down to… ​…a calm and tranquil “theta” state (feelings of deep relaxation and contentment). ​In addition, 15 Minute Rescue & Renew begins with a brief audible guide followed by powerful affirmations––recorded in Centerpointe's proprietary Autofonix™ encoding technology… …composed exclusively for this amazing soundtrack. (Just click HERE to receive your copy)