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
Scott Eddington (Arnold’s, Kensington) - When you are the local [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
While scouting for sites and ideas for you own venue, what if an opportunity arises to fill a gap in your own suburb. Not only creating your first venue, but adding an offering much needed in your own community too? Scot…
Michael Smith (Riverland Group) - Big team, bigger outcome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:49
After running the engine room of some of Melbourne’s most influential restaurants over a few decades, Michael Smith (Riverland Group) has taken on one of the biggest challenges of his life – leading the team of seven hug…
The Producers: Sam Lentini (Eastcoast Beverages) - Tree to bottle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:51
For six decades the Lentini Family citrus farm has been passed down through three generations, squeezing love and care into their range of fresh juices. Sam Lentini from Eastcoast Beverages has been a key figure in the l…
Over a Glass: Mick Neil (Philter Brewing) - seriously tasty brews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
Mick Neil and Stef Constantoulas are the co-founders of Philter Brewing based in Marrickville. Recently crowned Australia's number one independent brewery, Philter manages to blend nostalgia, modern flair and top tier br…
Matt Blackwell (Chef) - Letting go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:32
Having creative freedom on a project can help you refine your voice on a plate, but what happens when that journey is over? How do you find a new platform to do what you love? After closing his first venue Pneuma earlier…
Over a Glass: James Coburn (Human Tabasco)  - a distinctive voice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
James Coburn is an old hat in hospitality. Hosting and making coffee are no doubt as easy as breathing, yet he has also carved out a distinctive voice in content creation. Through his social media personality, Human Taba…
Joey Commerford (Bistro Ebony) - First solo venture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
For years, Joey Commerford was front-of-house at some of Australia's most respected restaurants, like Vue de Monde and The Press Club. Now, he's opened his first solo spot, Bistro Ebony, with a clear goal: to swap the fi…