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

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...

Andrew Tobin (Tobin Fish Tales) – a unique talent

Andrew Tobin, principal of Townsville based Tobin Fishtales is a catcher, wholesaler, retailer, academic and a researcher. He’s also a storyteller and a unique talent in the seafood industry....

Andrew Tobin (Tobin Fish Tales) – a unique talent

Andrew Tobin, principal of Townsville based Tobin Fishtales is a catcher, wholesaler, retailer, academic and a researcher. He’s also a storyteller and a unique talent in the seafood industry....

Ashley Lukin (Spencer Gulf King Prawns) – committed to best practice

The Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery is a truly remarkable fishery. It’s 39 participants are motivated professionals committed to best practice not only for today but tomorrow. Ashley Lukin is...

Ashley Lukin (Spencer Gulf King Prawns) – committed to best practice

The Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery is a truly remarkable fishery. It’s 39 participants are motivated professionals committed to best practice not only for today but tomorrow. Ashley Lukin is...

Isaac Piper (Cloudy Bay Clams) – true seafood evangelist

Innovation in the wild catch seafood industry is mostly a forgotten concept – with the constant forces of nature, regulations and costs to battle, there are few truly innovative...

Isaac Piper (Cloudy Bay Clams) – true seafood evangelist

Innovation in the wild catch seafood industry is mostly a forgotten concept – with the constant forces of nature, regulations and costs to battle, there are few truly innovative...

John Blankenstein (Australia’s Oyster Coast) – a deep appreciation of the rock oyster

The Sydney Rock Oyster is rightly enjoying a renaissance of appreciation with chefs and gourmands alike. It’s unique characteristics are a direct reflection of the Merroir from which it...

John Blankenstein (Australia’s Oyster Coast) – a deep appreciation of the rock oyster

The Sydney Rock Oyster is rightly enjoying a renaissance of appreciation with chefs and gourmands alike. It’s unique characteristics are a direct reflection of the Merroir from which it...

Glen and Tracy Hill (Coorong Wild Seafood) – truly committed.

The Coorong is a unique and beautiful wilderness. For that reason it is of inestimable value to South Australia It is an elemental region, a place of wind and...