Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Author: A Deep in the Weeds Production Language: English Episodes: 100
Anthony Huckstep pulls up a chair in kitchens, dining rooms, and farms across Australia for Deep in the Weeds-A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep. This isn't about surface-level reviews or trendy recipes. Instead, each episode digs into the real stories and hard-earned wisdom of the people who make our food culture tick. You'll hear chefs recount the pivotal failures that shaped their careers, listen to producers explain the visceral challenges of farming with the seasons, and get honest reflections from front-of-house staff on the beautiful chaos of service. The conversations are intimate and meandering, often uncovering the personal philosophies and quiet obsessions that drive people in this demanding industry. By focusing on these substantive dialogues, the podcast reveals the connective tissue between the grower, the cook, and the guest on the restaurant floor. It’s a series for anyone who believes food is about more than just consumption-it's about community, craft, and the sometimes messy business of hospitality. Produced by A Deep in the Weeds Production, this ongoing audio documentary offers a genuine, unvarnished listen, straight from the source.
Episodes
Margie Harris - A true independent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
Margie Harris is part of one of Australia’s most dynamic hospitality duos. From the days of the golden era of Adelaide’s restaurant scene to creating (with partner Chrissie Manfield) one of the most important restaurants…
Coskun Uysal (Tulum, Melbourne) - Ten out of ten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
Ten years in business is amazing for any restaurant, let alone one that has pushed the boundaries and changed the conversation for a cuisine down under. Well today’s guest has done just that, taking Turkish cuisine to dr…
Jeff Schroeter (Darling Glebe) - Back home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
What’s it like letting go of a venue for other opportunities, only to return a few years later with full control? We catch up with journeyman Jeff Schroeter (Darling Glebe), who takes us inside a historic building where…
Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore) - Can stand the heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Mastering the humble Aussie backyard BBQ is a rite of passage downunder, but how do you elevate that and foster nuances that help take a restaurant to the best lists in the world? Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore) joins…
Simon Drolz-Cox (Old Mates, NYC) - Old Mates in the Big Apple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
Making your mark in one of the world’s most influential food cities is the goal of many chefs. But how do you actually do it, especially with an offering that pays homage to the hub of the community down under - the Auss…
Anthony Healy (Chef) - Edge of the map [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:49
From the high-octane kitchens of Europe to running luxury resorts and private cheffing for royalty, few chefs understand the true meaning of "sourcing" like today’s guest. Anthony Healy has built a career on the edge of…
Stefano Voltattorni (The Stinking Bishops, Sydney) - Home away from home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
What’s it like taking over an existing business with a great reputation, making it your own and taking it on a new culinary journey too? Well today’s guest has done just that with one of Sydney’s most unique venues. Stef…