Wedding bells are in the air in Summer Bay, but the wonderful Ada Nicodemou – a.k.a Leah Patterson in Home and Away – still found time to chat to us on the Food Bytes podcast this week! As well as being one of Australia’s favourite actors, Ada is now also the author of the charming junior fiction series Mia Megastar. Ada gives us the lowdown on life growing up, acting, writing, Leah’s Summer Bay wedding to Justin … oh, and joys of halloumi cheese! And we’ve got another sweet battle in the Friday...
Apr 11, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 14
As the NRL season heats up, Melbourne Storm’s Chris Lewis joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. With a family background in Wagyu beef farming, Chris knows his stuff when it comes to a good steak. We chat to him about food, footy life and the serious coffee culture among players. Plus Chris shares a beautiful memory of his parents sharing in his debut NRL game during Covid lockdowns. And yes, it’s a bit of a bun fight in the Food Poll this week, with fruit hot cross buns up against choco...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Cake baking queen Emelia Jackson’s passion in life is to make people happy through butter and sugar – so she’s the perfect guest to join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Emelia chats to us about everything from her epic cake designs to motherhood … plus the experience of appearing on MasterChef not once, but twice – and taking out the Back to Win title in 2020. And we’re off to the local drive-thru for this week’s Food Poll – which would you choose: a sundae or hot apple pie? Presented by...
Mar 28, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 12
We’re so excited to have the amazing Delta Goodrem as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. With her new single Hearts On The Run charting all over the globe, Delta’s career as one of Australia’s leading singer-songwriters is going gangbusters. In our very candid chat, Delta talks to us about her life, her music, her charity work … and all the other things that make her heart sing (including what it’s like to perform in front of a massive MCG crowd alongside Robbie Williams on A...
Mar 20, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 11
He’s an Australian music legend and this week, Don Spencer joins us on the Food Bytes podcast for a nostalgic journey, where we chat about everything from the Play School days to his charity work and his new song ‘Hold On To Your Dream.’ Also this week – as we set a special place at the Food Bytes table - we’re joined by Andrea Cannon, Team Leader and Breast Care Nurse at St Vincent’s. And our Food Poll topic this week’s gone off like an avo in a sock – are you a fan of guacamole? Presented by S...
Mar 14, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Muso, media personality – but more than that, just an all ‘round good bloke – Geoff ‘Coxy’ Cox is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. From famously filling in as drummer for the Little River Band to life’s truly serendipitous moments and his enduring love of food, Coxy takes us on a sometimes emotion-charged journey through his amazing life. And our Friday Food Poll this week is a classic breakfast showdown, with Cornflakes up against Rice Bubbles. Presented by Sarah Patterson...
Mar 07, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 9
From Who Dares Wins to the Aussie version of Baywatch, actor and presenter Tania Zaetta has for years been a much-loved and familiar presence on our TV screens, and we’re stoked to have her as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast and radio show this week. Dedicated to health and fitness, Tania has always been ahead of the game when it comes to helping people live their best lives. We chat to Tania about everything from healthy eating to becoming a mum to twins at the age of 48. And our Fo...
Feb 29, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 8
What is not to love about Brian Cadd? As well as being a bona fide music legend, he’s one of the most down to earth blokes you’ll ever meet, and we’re so excited to have Caddy as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. We chat to him about everything from singing, songwriting and ‘little rays of sunshine,” to his penchant for a good tiramisu. And we’ve gone all seventies again for our Friday Food Poll topic – are you a fan of the devilled egg? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Ke...
Feb 22, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This week our special Food Bytes guest is none other than the original yellow Wiggle, Greg Page. Greg – who suffered a cardiac arrest in 2020 – is a leading advocate for heart health through his Australian charity Heart of the Nation. We chat to Greg about what we can do improve survival rates. We also reminisce about his wonderful days with The Wiggles. Oh, and we talk food! And our Food Poll this week has got us all a bit pie-faced … do you prefer the apple or lemon meringue variety? Presented...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This week, we are truly privileged to welcome Tony Bonner AM as our guest on the Food Bytes podcast. The Australian actor – who recently celebrated his 80th birthday – talks candidly about why he never expected to reach the milestone From Anzacs to Quigley Down Under, Tony regales us with stories of his acting career, including once being considered for the role of James Bond. And for a generation who remember Tony from Skippy, we reminisce about his time at Waratah National Park. This week’s Fr...
Feb 08, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell was the pre-eminent batsman of his time, representing Australia in 87 Tests and 74 one day internationals. This week, Greg joins us on the Food Bytes podcast and proves to be one of our most fascinating guests to date. Greg talks candidly about the highs and lows of his cricket career, including the impact on his family. He also tells us why he follows a pure vegetarian diet. And his dream dinner party guest list is one of our most amazing yet. As ...
Feb 01, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Singer and songwriter Jimmy Cupples is one of Australia’s biggest rock voices, and he’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. The very engaging Jimmy waxes lyrical about everything from Scottish stews to sherbet lollies, gives us a thoroughly entertaining account of his appearance on The Voice and chats to us about what he’s up to these days with Blues-infused rock band King Canyon. This week we also feature a hilarious catch up with William McInnes – the man who famously create...
Jan 25, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Bill McDonough is known and loved as a member of the iconic rock band Australian Crawl, and we are stoked to have him as our guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Bill recently released his compelling memoir, Sons of Beaches. He talks to us candidly about life, tragedy, band politics, his horrendous health scare, fractured relationships – and how he gets along with James Reyne these days. Oh, and we also find out how Bill shapes up in the kitchen! And the ultimate comfort food is front and ...
Jan 18, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Aussie actor, writer and singer Peter Phelps is a very familiar face, and he’s our first guest for 2024 on the Food Bytes podcast. As we chat about his hugely successful career in both TV and feature films, Peter reflects on his days in shows like The Restless Years, Sons and Daughters and Stingers, and shares with us the fascinating tale of how he came to appear on the first season of Baywatch. We also talk about life, his love of dark chocolate and how he shapes up as a cook (you’re going to l...
Jan 10, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 1
What a delightful way to finish 2023 with well known and loved radio personality Jane Holmes. Is Jane as skilled in the kitchen as she has been on the radio during her illustrious career? What have been the highlights and what has she got planned for the future? All these questions and more answered in this very engaging chat. And the food poll puts the chickens out to roast rather than roost and asks which supermarket poultry is your preferred- Woolies or Coles? A very Merry Christmas and Happy...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 50
He’s currently appearing in the second season of A Christmas Carol at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, and actor Bernard Curry is full of the festive spirit as he joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. We learn that Bernard certainly knows his way around a kitchen! We also chat about everything from life growing up as one of five siblings in the Curry household and the rowdy dinner times that ensued, to his long-running role on the TV series Wentworth. And this week’s Friday Food Poll packs so...
Dec 07, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 49
Renowned Australian author and actor Judy Nunn is our wonderful guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. We chat to Judy about her latest book, Black Sheep. There’s one in every family! We also talk about food, Judy’s life as a writer, the theatre and her thirteen years playing Ailsa on the long running Aussie TV soap Home and Away. And this week’s Food Poll is another vegetarian option. Are you a fan of chickpeas? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the A...
Nov 30, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 48
We have another truly delightful guest in Alison Whyte joining us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Known for her acting roles in TV series including Frontline and Satisfaction, Alison says the kitchen is the hub of her family’s home. As well as sharing with us her adventures of building substantial salads and baking her own sourdough bread, Alison talks about family life, her parents’ classic 1970s dinner parties, owning pubs and loving the stage. And we’re off to the land of the golden arch...
Nov 23, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 47
With NCIS landing on our shores on Paramount Plus, we’re delighted to have Sean Sagar as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. The British actor - who plays Special Agent DeShawn Jackson on NCIS: Sydney - tells us why he loves his job, why Australia has the best coffee in the world … and why he LOVES the grilled chicken at a certain Aussie fast food restaurant! Our Friday Food Poll is a CWA favourite that will sweeten your day. Are you a fan of the passionfruit sponge? Presented...
Nov 16, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 46
Australian drag artist, entertainer, producer – and now author – Art Simone is our truly fabulous guest on the Food Bytes podcast his week. Art is loads of fun as she shares with us her foodie adventures on the road and also talks about her aversion to coffee, podcasting, inclusion – and the importance of taking drag to regional parts of Australia. And we’ve got a baking hot Food Poll showdown this week, with sweet potato up against pumpkin. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broad...
Nov 08, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 45
As the A League season moves up a gear, high profile sports presenter Tara Rushton is our delightful guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. A busy mum to two young boys, Tara offers us a (sometimes hilarious) snapshot of life at home with hubby Cooper Cronk. We discuss everything from the magic of the Matildas to the Breville toasted sangas of her childhood and Tara’s flair for whipping up world class nachos. And Tara’s kitchen tip is one of our most outstanding yet! Plus, you’ll need to get...
Nov 02, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 44
We followed their adventures on The Block. Now, country couple Kirsty and Jesse join us for a fabulous chat on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Kirsty’s an award winning country music artist and her talented hubby is normally behind the scenes. But now, Jesse’s joined Kirsty up front in their new band RHINESTONED, and they’re launching their new single – Margarita Weather. Enjoy our frank and funny chat with this delightful couple about music, family and food! Speaking of food … what’s your tak...
Oct 26, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 43
Former high profile model, actor and now environmentalist - Rebecca Gilling is our very engaging guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. In her role as CEO of Planet Ark, Rebecca brings us up to speed on the state of the world and the truly shocking amount of food we throw away. She also regales us with some amazing stories from the halcyon days of the hit TV mini-series Return To Eden. This week’s Food Poll might have you in a bit of a pickle: Are you a gherkin fan? Presented by Sarah Patter...
Oct 19, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 42
Danny Roberts was a fresh faced teenager when he exploded onto our TV screens as Andy Green in the Aussie super soap Sons & Daughters. This week, Danny joins us on the Food Bytes podcast for the most fascinating trip down memory lane. Danny takes us behind the scenes of the 80s show and talks about life, love (and food!) ahead of the upcoming Sons & Daughters reunion event. This week’s Food Poll packs a crunch, with potato chips going head to head with corn chips. Presented by Sarah Patt...
Oct 12, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 41
Acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week, and he’s taking us on a TV culinary tour of India, the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. Premiering on SBS and SBS On Demand this week, Luke Nguyen’s India is a journey of the senses, where food, religion and culture go hand in hand. Luke also offers us a remarkable insight into his own life – from being born in a Thai refugee camp to moving to Australia and fulfilling his dream of opening his own ...
Oct 05, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 40
We are delighted to have Australian entertainment royalty in Barry Crocker on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Barry’s new book Last of the Entertainers is a star-studded account of his sixty-plus years across TV, stage and screen. Barry chats to us openly and honestly about everything from his cherished friendship with the late Barry Humphries to the wonderful story of how he came to sing the Neighbours theme. And in one of our biggest Food Polls yet, we get the nation’s thoughts on the humble...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 39
Former MasterChef contestant Melanie Persson is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week – and she’s on a mission to demonstrate that gluten-free food can still pack a punch. Diagnosed with coeliac disease herself several years ago, Melanie’s new cookbook The Very Hungry Coeliac has been a labour of love. It’s all about fabulous food that doesn’t compromise on flavour, whether you’re gluten intolerant or not! Our Friday Food Poll this week is a battle of the takeaways, with Chinese ...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 38
He’s been a seventies pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge – even a barrister – and now, Mark Holden joins us on the Food Bytes podcast. It’s a fascinating chat, covering everything from the heart throb adulation of the Countdown days to an incredible tale about his own family history. And we’re being careful not to spread ourselves thin in the Friday Food Poll, with lemon curd going up against Nutella. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Net...
Sep 14, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 37
We’re thrilled to have Australian actor Yael Stone as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Currently starring in the Paramount+ thriller One Night, Yael chats about life as both an actor and a busy mum, her passions, her cooking skills and her days on the set of the hit US TV series Orange Is The New Black. Our Friday Food Poll is an ice cream gunfight at the O.K Corral! Will the Paddle Pop Lion conquer Bubble O Bill? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcas...
Sep 07, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 36
As we launch into the 2023 AFLW season, it’s our great pleasure to have a true footy great in Emma Kearney join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. The North Melbourne captain shares her childhood memories of growing up on a sheep farm in Victoria’s Western District and how sport has shaped her life. And this week’s Friday Food Poll is a Father’s Day brekky special, with bacon up against hash browns! -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio N...
Aug 31, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 35
