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

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...

Len Franklin (Prawn Fisherman Exmouth Gulf) – hard work, skill, and adaptability

The prawn fishery of Exmouth Gulf is located on the northwest coast of Western Australia, and is known for its diverse marine ecosystem and significant prawn populations. The life...

Lance Wiffen (Sea Bounty Mussels) – the “Grandfather” of mussels

Land farming and sea farming are interconnected sectors that play vital roles in food production and sustainability. Both sectors require responsible resource management and sustainable practices to minimize environmental...

Cath Peachey (Narooma Oyster Festival) – rocking and shucking

The Narooma Oyster Festival is an annual celebration of oysters that takes place in Narooma, New South Wales, Australia. The festival showcases the region’s famous oysters and promotes the...

Jim Yiannaros (Batemans Bay Oysters) – champion shucker

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we’re talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking...

Michael ‘Banjo’ Young (Banjos Oysters) – creating something unique and valuable

While the two professions of music and oyster farming may seem vastly different, they both require dedication, hard work, and a passion for creating something unique and valuable.  Michael...

Facundo Márquez (Polanco Caviar) – a commitment to quality

Caviar consumption is increasing world wide, with the definitive shift from wild to farmed caviar the global supply and quality is at an all time high. With the recent...

Alicia Gaiero (Nauti Sisters Sea Farm – Maine) – next generation oyster farmer

Maine is home to a thriving oyster farming industry, with over 100 oyster farms located along the coast. The state’s cold, clean waters and unique tidal patterns provide ideal...