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: 1000
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
Mike McEnearney (From Here by Mike) - Hands in the soil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:41
The epitome of a farm to table approach to cooking, Mike McEnearney (From Here by Mike) has played a huge role in elevating everyday eats and bringing consumers closer to the source. We catch up with Mike to discuss his…
Dash Rumble (Pilot, Such and Such, Canberra) - A dash of this [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
It’s been four years since we last caught up with Dash Rumble (Pilot, Such and Such) and like many of us a lot of water has gone under the bridge since then, including the size and shape of her businesses. We catch up wi…
Dion Cohen (Single O) - Brewed awakening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:39
Australia is considered by many to have the most mature coffee market in the world all thanks to a bevy of operators who laid the foundations and changed the game many years ago. Single O is one of the foundations of thi…
Over a Glass: Ben Fourmon (Joseph Perrier) - celebrating  200 years. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
Ben Fourmon is Chairman and CEO of Joseph Perrier. The champagne house was founded in Châlons in 1825. This year they celebrate their 200th Anniversary and Ben joins me to unravel some of the legacy of the past two centu…
Andy Tsai (Notting Hill Hotel, Melbourne) - Going down the local [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
What makes a great pub? The food, the atmosphere, the beers on tap or the local community who gather there. How do you tick every box, especially a layered food offering that can cover everyday eats and a special night o…
Dan Hunter (Brae) - Shattered glass moments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:51
From smashing a glass door as a dish washer to fibbing on a CV to get a start as a chef and climbing the ranks of the world’s best establishments, Dan Hunter (Brae) has become one of the most influential chefs and restau…
Over a Glass: Peter Dillon (Handpicked Wines) - passion for the craft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
Peter Dillon is the Chief Winemaker at Handpicked Wines. Born into a winemaking family, Peter’s passion for the craft runs deep. Alongside his work in the winery, he’s equally at home in the vineyard as Director of Vitic…
The Producers: Royce Akers (Pep) - adding some spice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
Royce Akers is one third of Pep, a peppy new Australian brand shaking up the world of pepper. Even though pepper has a dramatic and storied history, a driver of fortunes and cross-cultural connection, Royce and his frien…
Anthony Svilicich (Dandy) - Back in the game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:14
Today’s guest made a name for himself running multiple award-winning cafes over more than a decade. But a few years back he sold up and got out of the game. Well, he’s been lured back and has opened a new café in Sydney’…