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
Amanda Yong (Tarte's by Amanda) - a passion for pastry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:52
Today’s guest spent many years honing her skills in Perth’s finest kitchens, including Rockpool and Wildflower, all driven by an unwavering passion for pastry. That ambition led her to launch her own brand and become act…
Michael Slade (Northern Git, Melbourne) - The new dart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:12
After training in the kitchens of London, our guest brought his vision of a true British gastropub to Australia, creating a unique culinary experience that honours his roots while celebrating his new home. Michael Slade…
Nornie Bero (Mabu Mabu) - Unlocking native ingredients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
Today, we welcome a true visionary who has spent her life celebrating and sharing Indigenous Australian ingredients. With over 25 years of experience as a professional chef, Nornie Bero founded the Mabu Mabu brand, Tucks…
Zach Green (The Storyteller Chef)  - Back to country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:01
For many chefs, cooking is a craft, a passion, or even a business, but for today's guest, it became a way to heal and reconnect with his roots. After a personal tragedy, Zach Green (The Storyteller Chef) turned to his In…
Timothy Cassimatis (Olympic Meats, Marrickville) - Against the odds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
A car accident, induced coma and over 20 operations almost derailed Timothy Cassimatis (Olympic Meats, Marrickville) dream of one day owning a restaurant that honoured his Greek heritage. But time, patience and family he…
Over a Glass: Ed Carr (House of Arras) - A pioneer of fine wine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:56
Ed Carr is a bit of an enigma, there is no one quite like him. Chief winemaker at the House of Arras, Ed has quite literally put the buzz into the Australian Sparkling wine scene. A pioneer of fine wine, I am thrilled to…