Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Hosted ByAnthony Huckstep

The Deep in the Weeds podcast with Anthony Huckstep features conversations with chefs, food producers and the hospitality industry.

Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Hospitality is an industry that has been judged, critiqued and filtered by the food media – something Host Anthony Huckstep had been part of, but Deep in the Weeds removes the filter by creating an opportunity to change the conversation of food in Australia and globally with those colouring our culinary landscape.


All Episodes

Over a Glass: Simon Black (Montalto) – life at the edge of Victoria

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...

James Green (Manta, Molo Wine Bar) – Hook, line and sinker

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...

Paola Toppi (Bar M, Rushcutters Bay) – Family secrets

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...

The Producers: Tom Bjorksten (Misty Creek Agroforestry) – Let nature do its thing

Having grown up on a farm, Tom Bjorksten (Misty Creek Agroforestry) witnessed the challenges of working the land and set his sites on a career in Sydney. But, after...

AK Ramakrishna (XO, Ily Canberra) – Reaching into your parents pantry

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...

Fishtales: Jarrad Barnes (Barnes Seafood) – 4th generation crab fisherman

July 1 is opening day of the Spencer Gulf Blue Swimmer Crab Season 4th generation crab fisherman Jarrad Barnes tells us his story as he drops the first pots...

The Producers: Ed Nolle (Dollar Bill Brewing) – crafted with love, care and passion

Ed Nolle brews sour beer at Dollar Bill Brewing in the Australian beer capital of Ballarat. In 1870, as Australia’s gold rush tailed off, Ballarat had more than 500...

Over a Glass: Hunter Smith (Frankland Estate) – a family affair

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...

Quick Bite: Jarrod Walsh (Hartsyard, Newtown) – Heart of Harts

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...

Scott Lord (New Quarter) – Vietnam via France

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....