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
Zac Young (Kita, Canberra) - All-nighter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
Today, we're talking with Zac Young, the visionary behind Canberra's only overnight café, Kita. A café open 6pm-6am and feeding shift-workers, party goers and families alike. We explore how his vision to create a welcomi…
Alexander Kelly (Baba's Place, Corner 75) - Community hubs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
Today, we are joined by Alexander Kelly, a restaurateur dedicated to revitalizing local institutions. As the co-owner of Baba's Place, he has a deep understanding of what makes a neighbourhood venue special. More recentl…
Over a Glass: Dylan Grigg (Vinya Vella) - devoted guardian of the vine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
Dylan Grigg is a viticulturist and devoted guardian of the vine. Through his consultancy, Meristem Viticulture, and his own label, Vinya Vella, he has earned a reputation for excellence and deep respect for the land. His…
Tim Greaves (Chef Consultant) - More with less [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:08
What happens when a fine dining chef discovers a new passion? Chef Tim Greaves shifted his focus from exclusive kitchens to a mission of sustainability, embracing practices like foraging and fermentation. He joins us to…
Calum Horn (Longplay Bistro) - Garage days re-visited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:11
From Edinburgh to Spain and now to the heart of South Australia, our guest today is a chef whose culinary path is as rich and flavourful as his cooking. He's known for his honest, unpretentious style and his passion for…
Harry Kapoulas (Harry Kapoulas, Cronulla) - Gone rogue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, raw Athenian eatery that's challenging Sydney's fine-dining scene with its laidback, casual approach. Today’s guest, co-founder Harry Kapoulas, has put his heritage front and centre with…
Tom Sarafian (Zareh, Melbourne) - Family dream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:58
It’s been four years since we caught up with Tom Sarafian who took us on a wild and colourful journey through his family’s culinary history and his incredible career. Back then he hinted at a special project, and now Zar…