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

Troy Billin (Crab Fisherman) – leading the artisanal fisherman charge

The small scale, artisanal fisherman is incredibly important to the supply of fresh, local, seasonal seafood. With a focus on seasonal species, they need to be adept at a...

Sean Dwyer Part 2 (Captain of the FV Brenna A) – deadliest catch

In Part 2 of Bering Sea King Crab Fisherman, Sean Dwyer, tells us how he fishes some of the roughest and most dangerous waters on the planet. Below freezing...

Sean Dwyer Part 1 (Captain of the FV Brenna A) – deadliest catch

Sean Dwyer began his career as a commercial crab fisherman whilst still a 13 year old school boy, at 23 he became the youngest Captain to command a boat...

Heidi Walker (Walker Seafoods Australia) – dynamic and progressive

Tuna are a prize fish. A top grade tuna, with bright red, nicely marbled meat, is worth thousands on the sashimi market. In Australia, tuna fishers have garnered a...

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...

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...

Bob Richards (Humpty Doo Barramundi) – a tireless pioneer

Is there a fish that invokes as much National pride as the mighty Barramundi? Although it is a species that occupies a wide geographic range, from the Arabian Gulf...

Rupert Howes (MSC) – passion and positivity

The The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been lead by chief Executive Rupert Howes, since 2004. A lifelong committed environmentalist and a professionally qualified accountant; he has been at...

Rupert Howes (MSC) – passion and positivity

The The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been lead by chief Executive Rupert Howes, since 2004. A lifelong committed environmentalist and a professionally qualified accountant; he has been at...

Andrew Mirosch (Chef and Commercial Fisherman) – following his fishing dream

While most 13­-year-­olds might spend their birthday with a party shared among family or friends, Andrew Mirosch was battling a gale in a small fishing boat. Always keen on...