Fishtales: a seafood podcast with John Susman

Hosted ByJohn Susman

The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman tells the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world.

The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

John Susman has a long history in the seafood industry, working from catcher to cook and more recently as senior partner at Fishtales, provides counsel to catchers, processors, Government and Industry bodies, retailers, restaurateurs and fisheries managers.

John is co-author of the Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook


All Episodes

Jeff Schmucker (Commercial Fisherman, Streaky Bay, South Australia) – big fish and big waves

Jeff Schmucker, both commercial fisherman and big wave surfer, embodies the pure love and joy the ocean can bestow. His life, carved by the swell and the pull of...

Paul Harrison (Mainstream Barramundi) – a sustainability game-changer

Aquaculture now accounts for over 50% of global seafood production. Within the world of aquculture, Recirculating Aquaculture Systems are a sustainability game-changer. Paul Harrison is the founder of Mainstream...

Paul Gloftis (Miami Fish Market) – energy and commitment

An enthusiastic and passionate fishmonger like Paul Gloftis is a linchpin in the seafood supply chain. His fervor bridges the gap between catcher and cook, ensuring quality and sustainability...

Dan Richards (Humpty Doo Barramundi) – passionate and professional

In aquaculture, enthusiasm drives passion and innovation, while knowledge ensures best practices and informed decision-making. When these elements converge, they propel the industry forward, optimizing production, ensuring sustainability, and...

Mark Horne (Lobster Fisherman) – passion and integrity.

The Eastern Rock Lobster Fishery of New South Wales stands as one of the most significant and long-standing commercial fisheries in the State Operating the length of coastline along NSW,...

Gerard ‘Doody’ Dennis (Australian Oyster Shucking Champion) – profound connection

The pride of a young Indigenous man making a successful career in a specialized field like the oyster industry is a testament to his determination, resilience, and commitment to...

TK Walker Part 2 (TK Offshore Fishing) – a life on the waves.

In the second part of our conversation with TK Walker, we dive even deeper into the thrilling worlds of tuna fishing expertise and social media stardom…….. https://tkoffshorefishing.com.au Follow Fishtales,...

TK Walker (TK Offshore Fishing) – a life on the waves.

In the first of a two-part series, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of TK Walker – from journeyman fisherman to social media sensation, unraveling the remarkable evolution...

Johan Beizuidenhout (Saints Tuna Corporation – St Helena) – a love of the ocean and tuna

Saint Helena is a remote volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean, known for its rich history and unique fishing traditions.   The history of fishing on Saint Helena...

Jacky Cartwright (Silver Sea Seafoods) – small-scale, family-owned

The Eastern King Prawn Fishery based out of Mooloolaba in Queensland stands as a shining example of a small-scale, family-owned operation that values both the sustainable use of marine...