Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

Lee Holmes Aug 20, 2026 1761 Gut health is not a cute, catchy brand name or a corporate advertising slogan, but it is the key to our general wellbeing and our guest this week Lee Holmes is an expert in the field.  Lee is a qualified clinical nutritionist, a yoga and meditation teacher and author of Eat to Heal (Rockpool Publishing). Lee shares her insights on the many and varied ways we can achieve good gut health withou

Anthony Phelan Aug 13, 2026 2033 Anthony Phelan has one of those faces that everyone knows, but we're not sure exactly where from. Currently treading the boards in Death of a Salesman at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne with Anthony LaPaglia and Alison Whyte, Anthony has been on our screens and stages for much of the last 45 years.  Here, he shares some hilarious moments from his first stage appearances and a recent brush

Diesel Aug 6, 2026 2106 Diesel - aka Mark Lizotte - is our brilliant guest on this episode, taking us from his childhood to the By Request tour he's about to begin, and everything in between. And when we say everything, we mean EVERYTHING. From his first musical instrument to learning and pawning his cello, forming and naming Johnny Diesel and The Injectors to cooking the perfect fried egg. And the icing on the cake is t

Annabel Crabb Jul 30, 2026 1772 Few people can lay claim to having the Australian Prime Minister cook dinner for them, let alone that event taking place at The Lodge, but our guest this week has that and more on her plate. Annabel Crabb - host of the popular ABC TV show Kitchen Cabinet - joins us and spills the beans, peas and corn on her kitchen experience with Anthony Albanese, revealing how the Wagon Wheels almost fell off! D

Dominic Pellegrino Jul 23, 2026 1883 Coffee not only has a rich and interesting taste, it has an equally diverse and fascinating history. Our guest this week Dominic Pellegrino knows that better than anyone. Author of the new book 'Melbourne Coffee Roasters - A History,' Dominic was director of Mocopan Coffee, one of Australia’s founding coffee roasters, from 1982 to 1995. Dominic's own experiences in the industry combined with

Alvin Quah Jul 16, 2026 1687 Soon to be seen in series 3 of The Traitors on Channel 10, Alvin Quah is a well known face thanks to his two standout seasons on MasterChef. Alvin gives us an insight into the machinations of The Traitors and some special memories of his MasterChef days as well. He is proudly Malaysian born and his insight to the best food from his homeland is brilliant. We also learn of Alvin's little-known skill

Allan Raskall Jul 9, 2026 1873 Allan Raskall could never be accused of being one of televisions beige presenters. Allan's unique style has been lighting up our television screens for more than 30 years. After decades on the road covering the hard news, Allan found his happy place rubbing shoulders with the stars and bringing their stories to life. Allan's mad for classic cars, tea and coffee, and shares with us a cooking tip th

Darren Crocker Jul 2, 2026 2088 Darren Crocker is a very busy man. He's about to coach the Australian women's AFLW team in its first-ever match against Ireland, he's soon to begin the AFLW season as head coach of the back-to-back winning Premiers North Melbourne and he's about to reveal whether his kitchen skills match his record breaking coaching skills in a most entertaining episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson.  In

Alan Brough Jun 25, 2026 2626 Synonymous with the long running and hugely popular ABC television series Spicks and Specks, Alan Brough makes his podcast debut with us. Of all the podcasts in all the world, he chose Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson to be his foray into the podcast world. What could possibly go wrong? Actually nothing, as Alan is a most entertaining guest and takes us through some very funny recollections from Sp

Shane Jacobson Jun 18, 2026 1806 He is one of Australia's best-loved performers, and whether he is singing, dancing, hosting, acting or plumbing, Shane Jacobson is a rare talent and always has plenty on his plate. Which begs the question: Why would he buy a pub in regional Victoria? Well, he did, and the new owner of the Dederang Hotel in the Kiewa Valley joins us (after an eight year break) to share the story of 'Oops I bought a

EOFBY Special Jun 11, 2026 1374 At Food Bytes we don't stocktake, we take stock of the wonderful array of guests we have had on the show since the start of 2026. Sir Ian "Beefy' Baron Botham kicked off the year in style and he is a fitting opener for this EOFBY Special - End of Financial Food Bytes Year. Get it!?  Whilst 'goddess' is not a royal proclamation, there is no doubt it sits perfectly well with Effie, who regaled

Marc Fennell Jun 4, 2026 1850 Series 3 of Stuff the British Stole is about to hit our screens and its creator Marc Fennell - host of the television show, the podcast and author of the book - is our guest this week. Marc travels the globe in search of the these amazing stories and he shares some of his fascinating discoveries - especially about tea drinking - in between chatting about slow cooked lamb shoulder, the importance o

George Shevtsov May 28, 2026 1664 George Shevtsov is an acclaimed Australian television, film and theatre actor best known for roles like the History Man in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and as radio DJ Ken Sherry in Love Serenade. The latter is one of Sarah and Kevin's all-time favourite Aussie films and it is a treat to chat to George about this classic movie on its 30th anniversary. The Ken Sherry character has been variously describ

Daniel Motlop May 21, 2026 1771 Daniel Motlop was a very exciting footballer to watch during his playing days for North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, where he clocked up 130 AFL games. Post footy, Daniel has found a new calling and, through his businesses, is combining native ingredients,  indigenous skills, cultural knowledge and traditional methods with modern eco-friendly technology to produce some amazing food and bevera

Sophie Garbin May 14, 2026 1415 Australian netballer Sophie Garbin is one of the elite players in the world game, but as the designated BQ (Baking Queen) of the Melbourne Vixens, her responsibilities go way beyond her GA (Goal Attack) duties on court.  Sophie gives us the lowdown on the sweet treats that fire up the reigning national netball champions and we discover some fascinating insights into the Australian Diamonds' d

Melanie Lionello May 7, 2026 1653 Melanie Lionello has just released a beautiful and very practical book called 'Easy Italian Dinners from My Little Kitchen' (Murdoch Books) and we are delighted to have her on the show to talk about the 101 recipes between the covers. We explore Melanie's wonderful Italian family traditions which introduced her to a lifetime passion for quick, cheap, easy, healthy and delicious meals.  

Toby Schmitz Apr 30, 2026 1754 Toby Schmitz is an actor, playwright, director, novelist and Food Bytes guest extraordinaire. Currently playing to packed houses across Australia in the production Art with Richard Roxburgh and Damon Herriman, Toby took time out from the Melbourne season to chat about his love of the theatre and his many very successful film and television roles, including the smash hit Boy Swallows Universe and h

Mark Andrew Apr 23, 2026 2014 Elvis is in the Food Bytes building, or at least Mark Andrew - hands-down the best Elvis tribute artist going around - is. Mark is also a king of the kitchen, sharing his baked potato secret as well as some wise words on good health from his wife Lisa Curry AO, Olympian and a former Food Bytes guest. As well as taking us to Graceland for a peanut butter and jelly delight, Mark shares his vivid mem

Stephanie Alexander Apr 16, 2026 1676 Stephanie Alexander AO is a national treasure, as is her famous book 'The Cook's Companion' (Penguin Books), which she has lovingly revised, renewed and released for its 30th anniversary.  Keeping things simple and anxiety-free is Stephanie's goal and she takes us through her love of cooking - which started at a very young age - and shares her thoughts on everything from TV cooking shows to a

Barry Creyton Apr 9, 2026 1719 Barry Creyton is a much-loved part of Australian television history, thanks to his very creative input into groundbreaking programs like The Mavis Bramston Show and Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks. Barry has just released the book of his amazing theatrical life 'Beyond Togetherness - A Life,' which, like Barry, is full of riveting stories of his days treading the boards, acting, writing and direc

Steve Liebmann Apr 1, 2026 1791 Steve Liebmann is a class act, something he showed radio and television audiences on a daily basis during a career in which he started as a fresh-faced 13 year old in his home town of Cooma. What an amazing life and career that followed. Lucky for us, Steve shares some of his 'pinch me' moments and life-changing experiences that make this 81 year old as charismatic a storyteller today as he was in

Scherri-Lee Biggs Mar 26, 2026 1847 Scherri-Lee Biggs is a most interesting human being, with a rich and colourful story to tell - from her teenage modelling days to representing Australia at Miss Universe 2011, to a television career than has now landed her a role as the Melbourne weather presenter on National Nine News. As a working mum, Scherri-Lee juggles many roles including hiding vegies in spag bol, packing kinder lunches and

Effie Mar 19, 2026 1613 She is a comedy goddess and a romance goddess, but is Effie a kitchen goddess? All will be revealed when everyone's favourite former hairdresser turned superstar joins Sarah and Kevin this week. As she prepares for her Melbourne International Comedy Festival Show 'Frigid to Feral,' Effie shares some of her worldly thoughts on a smorgasbord of subjects including menopause, coffee, kitchen gadgets a

Elizabeth Hewson Mar 11, 2026 1634 Elizabeth Hewson is a wearer of many aprons - home cook, recipe writer, columnist, wife, mother and author of the beautiful and practical new book 'Home Food' (Murdoch Books). Elizabeth's food philosophy is easy to understand and achievable because, as she says,  sometimes dinner just needs to be dinner, not a Hollywood production with bells, whistles, oohs and ahhhs, but comfort food that em

Danny McGinlay Mar 5, 2026 1748 You can't help but like Danny McGinlay. Not only is he funny, clever, smart (and punctual), he smells good - even on radio and podcasts. One of the hardest-working comedians on the circuit, Danny does it all, from The Front Bar to his Comedy Festival shows, the Danny/ Boyd Bulldogs podcast and his infamous AFL match day banners, his performing plate is always full, but what about the ones in the M

Luke Darcy Feb 25, 2026 1767 Luke Darcy is a Western Bulldogs star in his own right and a former high profile media star to boot. These days though, it is being dad to the AFL's hottest property - Sam Darcy - that is shaping his media appearances. But wait, there's more. Sam's eighteen year old brother Will has been drafted to the red, white and blue as well. Food Bytes dragged Luke away from his parental duties to chat about

Gerard Maguire Feb 18, 2026 1961 Gerard Maguire is an accomplished stage, film and television actor and writer now based in the USA, working mostly as a much in-demand voiceover artist. Gerard's body of work covers decades but he is best remembered as Deputy Governor Jim Fletcher in the iconic television series Prisoner. Gerard shares how he got the role, how he got into acting and how he dodged the real life bullets of the Vietn

Peter Fisher Feb 12, 2026 2067 Peter Fisher was part of one of Australia's most successful TV comedy shows. And even though Kingswood Country finished over 40 years ago, people still remember him for his role. But as you will discover in this week's episode, there is much more to Peter's life than playing Craig Bullpitt.  Peter took his acting skills and training to the corporate world with great success. He loves the kitc

Steph Hickey Feb 5, 2026 1564 In her competitive days as an Australian Olympic snowboarder, Steph Hickey was accustomed to speeding across the snow at 60kph risking life and limb in the pursuit of Gold, so the leisurely pace of Food Bytes is a walk in the park! Steph is part of Nine's Wide World of Sports coverage of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games and shares what it's like inside the athletes' village and her tho

Melinda Schneider Jan 28, 2026 1957 Melinda Schneider is one classy performer and her legion of fans has been waiting a decade for an album of original songs by Australia's country music queen. TENDER will not disappoint. The multi-Golden Guitar winner joins us to talk about her new songs and tour, her famous yodelling mum, her equally famous rock star husband, how she measures up in the kitchen and what curtailed a promising acting

Andrew Daddo Jan 22, 2026 2291 The title of Andrew Daddo's latest book could well describe the man himself. The book is called Bitza. Andrew's done bitza television, radio, films, theatre, podcasting and writing in a successful media and showbiz career spanning decades. Andrew shares his experiences growing up a Daddo, finding his path in the media jungle, discovering joy through writing and an unending passion for golf. It's a

Lord Ian Botham OBE Jan 15, 2026 2185 It is our pleasure and privilege to have one of the greatest cricketers of all time on the first proper episode for 2026, and 'proper' is the correct term, as our guest is Lord Ian Botham of Ravensworth in the County of North Yorkshire, OBE. But he happily answers to 'Beefy.' A passionate winemaker, we discover more about his range of Sir Ian Botham Wines and how hands-on he is in every facet of t

Best of 2025 Volume Two Jan 7, 2026 1217 As we sharpen our Ginsus in preparation for a slashing start to the new year, here we take a brief moment to reflect on some of the incredible people who joined us in 2025.  International television icon Alison Arngrim shared stories of the role that changed her life - playing Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. She also served us up a very special scrambled egg tip. Steph de Sousa

Best of 2025 Volume One Dec 30, 2025 1196 As the curtain closes on 2025, a chance to revisit some of the fabulous people we have had on the show this year - and it's a goody bag of guests to delight. International celeb chef Curtis Stone fondly remembers his early days in the kitchen and its special family connection. Dr.Joanna McMillan blue ticked all the great guest boxes, bonding with Sarah over a can of mackerel and talking protein an

Brendan Pang Dec 23, 2025 1514 If, like us, you are about to Ho Ho Ho into a food-filled Christmas, have we got some helpful hints to share thanks to our guest this week, Brendan Pang. You will remember Brendan from his MasterChef days and as well as sharing some memories from that life-changing experience, he gives us the rundown on having a prawn-filled Christmas feast. Everything from buying and peeling (including the dreade

Justine Schofield Dec 17, 2025 1598 Justine Schofield is one of those people who has the rare gift of being able to light up a room with her presence, so it is little wonder she has gone from MasterChef contestant to being one of the most popular presenters on television.  Justine returns to Food Bytes with stories from her latest television adventure, taking in the sights, lights and culinary delights of Hong Kong. And the del

John Silvester Dec 11, 2025 1526 John Silvester is an award-winning journalist, author and multi media presenter who has brought the biggest crime stories of our generation to readers, viewers and listeners across the country, and continues to do so. The latest is the case that catapulted the regional Victorian town of Korumburra onto the world stage. Here, John offers his insight into The Death Cap Murders on Stan, a three part

Silvie Paladino Dec 3, 2025 1498 Silvie Paladino's name is synonymous with Christmas and Carols by Candlelight and she certainly brings the joy and spirit of the festive season to the show this week. As Silvie prepares for a slew of Christmas concerts and her 27th appearance at Melbourne's iconic Christmas Eve spectacular, she talks about her family, her career and what is special to her at this time of year.    The Foo

Shane Delia Nov 27, 2025 1587 Restaurateur, author, chef and seasoned television presenter Shane Delia returns to Food Bytes to tell us about his latest adventure, a six part series for SBS Food, tapping into his Maltese heritage. Shane's passion for the cuisine, produce, people and places of his ancestral homeland shines through with his insights into everything from sweet treats to Christmas fare. And rather than a kitchen o

Sandy Gore Nov 19, 2025 1780 Acclaimed Australian actor Sandy Gore has graced our screens, stages and airwaves for many years in a stunning career that continues today.  Whether it be Kay White in Prisoner, Mother Ambrose in Brides of Christ or her roles in dozens of theatrical productions, Sandy has a presence few possess and many would envy. Sandy is also very handy in the kitchen and shares her delicious Chinese chick

George Donikian Nov 12, 2025 2723 George Donikian is a uniquely talented man who has packed a lot into his 50 year media career, as you will discover in this week's episode. George's cavalcade of colourful life experiences is like the joy of opening a box of Cadbury Favourites. One minute, it's a boost to Far North Queensland, then a twirl around the New South Wales Central Coast then our Turkish speaking delight is fronting news

Swanee Nov 5, 2025 2021 Swanee has been belting out rock classics since he was a wee laddie growing up in Glasgow. As an elder of the hit making Swan/Barnes gene pool, Swanee has lived life to the fullest, but there are some insights he rarely gets a chance to share, like his days as an army chef and pastry cook, his kitchen surprises and secrets for his favourite curries and much-loved trifle. We also hear the back stor

Simon O'Donnell Oct 30, 2025 2079 Simon O'Donnell has quite the CV. Former Australian cricket champion, St. Kilda footballer, multi-media personality and leading racehorse owner and breeder. And with the release of this episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson, he becomes self-appointed Brussels Sprouts Ambassador to the World. That dry O'Donnell sense of humour shines through this chat with Sarah and Kevin as Simon also names t

Helen Goh Oct 23, 2025 1663 Internationally acclaimed chef Helen Goh brings knowledge, expertise, some out-of-the-baking-tray thinking and her wordly charm to this episode of Food Bytes. Armed with her beautiful new book 'Baking and the Meaning of Life' (Murdoch Books), Helen talks about the simplicity of her baking philosophy and how it relates to everyday life. She also shares some insider tips for the home baker from an a

Adam Treloar Oct 15, 2025 1588 Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar is a keen foodie and as you will discover, he is as dextrous in the kitchen as he has been on the footy field over the course of his 258 AFL games. Whether it's his slow cooked satay chicken or a secret sweet treat that he has created, Adam can talk the talk and whisk the fork, though his most favourite food will surprise.  The Food Poll this week involves a

Alison Arngrim Oct 8, 2025 2601 Little House on the Prairie was a worldwide television phenomenon and its stars became household names. Think Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and our guest this week, Alison Arngrim. Alison played the spoiled, snobbish bully Nellie Oleson. Not exactly the most likeable character on the show, but certainly one of most most talked about.  Here, Alison shares her incredible story of getting the

Ian Rawlings Oct 2, 2025 1715 Back in the day, our guest this week Ian Rawlings played Australian television's most notorious bad boy come playboy Wayne Hamilton in the long-running soapie Sons and Daughters, and he loved every minute of it. As Ian tells Sarah and Kevin, nothing was off limits for Wayne, but Ian was also having the time of his life acting alongside the likes of Tom Richards, Rowena Wallace, Brian Blain and Lei

Kerri Pottharst Sep 24, 2025 2308 Our guest this week really is one of the Golden Girls of Australian sport, and 25 years after her nation-stopping performance, we are delighted to have Olympic Gold medallist Kerri Pottharst on the show.  The sands of Bondi Beach provided the perfect platform for Kerri and Natalie Cook to beat the world and bring home gold in the beach volleyball. A truly indelible memory of the Sydney Games.

Paul Salmon Sep 18, 2025 2321 It's footy finals time and with the AFL Grand Final just days away now, Paul Salmon - a man who is no stranger to that big stage - joins us this week.  Paul has some very fond memories of experiencing the ultimate success with the Bombers in the eighties and nineties. He also has an amazing coffee confession, not to mention an outrageous dream dinner party guest list. Paul is hosting a unique

P J Lane Sep 11, 2025 1677 Like his famous father Don, P J Lane is the complete entertainment package and then some. Actor, singer, dancer and former pro basketballer, P J joins us this week to talk about ' I Love Your Faces,' the tribute show he is staging to showcase the amazing life of his Dad. P J shares some family history, some television history, his guilty food vice and his love for American food.   The Fo

Tom Burlinson Sep 4, 2025 2096 When he is not belting out Frank Sinatra tunes on stage around the concert halls of Australia, Tom Burlinson is being stopped on the street by Aussies who remember him fondly as The Man from Snowy River, a movie role that changed his life. Tom shares his behind the scenes memories of an amazing time for him and for Australian cinema. He talks music, coffee, his role in the family kitchen and his l

Osher Günsberg Aug 28, 2025 2154 Osher Günsberg is a man of many and varied talents but does he dazzle in the kitchen the way he has on radio and television for the last few decades? You will find that out, plus an insight into his new book 'So What ? Now What? '(Penguin Books). Osher's own mental health journey was the catalyst for this collection of strategies and tips for living your best life. He shares the story behind

Annette Allison OAM Aug 21, 2025 2262 Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varied roles. Fondly remembered for hosting Channel 10's Good Morning Melbourne and for a time the nightly news, Annette also interviewed the creme de la creme of visiting celebrities. When they didn't come here, she went to them, as she reminisces about

Rachel Khoo Aug 14, 2025 2173 Rachel Khoo is one of the stars of The Great Australian Bake Off and as the new season drops on Binge, the effervescent, world-renowned global culinary consultant, author, presenter and baker joins us for a chat. Rachel shares her amazing story which has taken her around the world, from Le Cordon Bleu pastry kitchen in Paris to sharing the Bake Off shed in Australia with former Food Bytes guest Da

Matthew Richardson Aug 7, 2025 1787 Matthew Richardson is one of footy's most likeable characters. After a stellar AFL career with the Tigers, he has transitioned into one of the most popular TV and radio commentators going around. Here, 'Richo' reminisces about his playing days at Richmond, his unlikely media career, the joys of curried sausages and his thoughts on who will win the 2025 AFL Premiership. We also discover his guilty

Tammin Sursok Jul 31, 2025 1714 Actor, producer, podcaster, mum, wife and juggler of many roles is Tammin Sursok. We are delighted that Tammin joins us this week with tales of her life and successful career which began in Summer Bay, on TV super soap Home and Away. Tammin talks about the big move to the US and some not-so-glorious days before landing on her feet and, on at least one occassion, on her head. We discover what Tammi

Tobie Puttock Jul 24, 2025 1839 Celebrity chef, author and a man who has travelled the world plying his trade, Tobie Puttock is our guest this week and the kitchen is a space that brings him both passion and pain. While he can whip up a five star meal that will blow your taste buds away, Tobie is on a mission to eradicate the enormous amount of food we waste every single day, and it starts in our own kitchens. Tobie takes us on

Stephen Comey Jul 17, 2025 1922 Our guest this week is Stephen Comey, one of the heart throbs of eighties television in Australia when he starred as Kevin Palmer in the long running super soap Sons and Daughters. Thesedays, Steve still treads the boards occasionally but has carved out a long and successful career in event management. We reminisce about those heady days of TV glory - from winning a Logie to recording an album and

Titus O'Reily Jul 10, 2025 1926 Titus O'Reily is full of it, in the nicest possible way. When it comes to colourful stories from the wacky world of sport, Titus is the man with a treasure trove of amazing yarns and he shares some of the best with us in this episode. We also discover how the father of four shapes up in the kitchen and, given he is now fully engaged as a member of the breakfast show on Triple M Melbourne, his rela

Craig Bennett Jul 3, 2025 1945 When it comes to great stories about the biggest stars in the entertainment world, Craig Bennett is a veritable goldmine. But not only is Craig one of the most beloved showbiz reporters in the world, he's warm, witty, great company and wickedly funny.  And we are absolutely thrilled to have him as our special guest this week. Craig shares his memories of his mum's cooking (or overcooking) and

Dr. Joanna McMillan Jun 26, 2025 2032 Dr Joanna McMillan is a PHD qualified nutritional scientist, dietician and heath and wellbeing expert, but the self-confessed science nerd is a breath of fresh air because she talks about food in a way we can all understand and relate to. A television and radio favourite, Joanna chats about her early years growing up on a Scottish farm, the importance of good gut health and the real story behind o

Analiese Gregory Jun 19, 2025 1331 Analiese Gregory is living the dream - her dream - and it involves many personal and professional challenges that most of us would baulk at. When we first spoke to Analiese nearly four years ago, she was beginning her new life in Tasmania, not knowing what was ahead or whether she would stay or go. She stayed, as we will all see in the new season of her television series - A Girl's Guide to Huntin

Steph De Sousa Jun 12, 2025 1943 You will meet few people with a greater passion for food, cooking, shopping and sharing than our guest this week, social media sensation Steph De Sousa. Steph shares her experiences in the MasterChef kitchen, which helped steer her to her happy place - her kitchen in her house (conveniently located above an Aldi supermarket) where she reigns as the Easy Dinner Queen, creating budget conscious, sim

Matt Tilley Jun 5, 2025 1371 It's Big Freeze 11 time and CEO of Fight MND Matt Tilley is our special guest this week. Matt was the king of Melbourne's FM breakfast timeslot not that long ago but now heads up the fight to cure the beast that is Motor Neurone Disease, working with Australian of the Year Neale Daniher and an incredible team of scientists, doctors and fundraisers. While the famous slide into the ice bath at the M

Adriano Zumbo May 29, 2025 1641 Such is his popularity, dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops up everywhere from The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS to MasterChef, and we are delighted to say he pops up this week on Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson.  Adriano shares memories of his childhood - where he really was the kid in the lolly shop. While his desserts might be out of this world, Adriano is very down to earth and he tells us

Jane Caro May 22, 2025 2145 What an absolute treat it is to have author and high-profile social commentator Jane Caro as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. With her latest book Lyrebird getting rave reviews, Jane chats about the fascinating story behind it and the realities of life as a writer. We also explore the societal pressures on women over the age of fifty – especially those in media –

Simon Beasley May 15, 2025 1718 From the VFL days of old to the confectionery aisle at ALDI, Bulldogs legend Simon Beasley takes us on a nostalgic (and very sweet) journey in the latest ep of the Food Bytes podcast. Simon shares with us his memories of life growing up in WA, the magic of his mum’s chocolate pudding, working as a stockbroker during his playing days, hiding sweet treats around the house – and the unfor

Russell Hitchcock May 8, 2025 1629 For fifty years, the songs of Air Supply have been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. On the eve of their Australian tour to mark this incredible milestone, Russell Hitchcock joins us on Food Bytes. Russell takes us through the formation of Air Supply, discovering his voice and what it could do and his love of Melbourne fish and chips. He also shares his love of tattoos (and one in particular)

Sooshi Mango May 1, 2025 1785 The men behind the phenomenon that is Sooshi Mango join us this week on Food Bytes. Joe, Carlo and Andrew have been cutting a comedy swathe across Australia and as they prepare for their latest national tour, Home Made, they share with us how it all began with Blu Tack and a mobile phone and where it is heading now. Everything is on the table, from raiding their parents' wardrobes and being Moomba

John Bertrand AO Apr 24, 2025 1738 Australia II crossing the line to win the America's Cup more than 40 years ago is one of the most memorable moments in our country's history and one man forever linked to that famous victory, John Bertrand, is our guest this week on on Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson. A nation united, a Prime Minister in party mode who virtually declared a national holiday and an incredible tale of determination,

Muriel Cooper Apr 17, 2025 1825 As a groundbreaking broadcaster, Muriel Cooper called a spade a spade and now, in her new life as a psychologist and author, she has appropriately called her latest book Up Shit Creek in a Barbed Wire Canoe (and how to cope with it). norstriliapress.com We talk about Muriel's practical and refreshingly honest tips and strategies to cope with life's more challenging situations, plus her killer bake

Marion Grasby Apr 10, 2025 1730 Busy wife, mum and renowned foodie favourite Marion Grasby is our delightful guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week. Marion is the host of Flavours of Heart & Home on SBS Food. From Thai street food to classic Aussie roasts, the show is a love letter to food, family and culture. From life in idyllic Noosa to getting up at 4.30 for the early morning runs that are her pas

Matt Moran Apr 3, 2025 1474 Matt Moran is one of Australia's most instantly recognisable and successful chefs, with a string of popular restaurants and a constantly packed media schedule. We welcome Matt to Food Bytes to chat about his latest television series Memory Bites (SBS Food) and share his culinary adventures. From his Nan's overcooked but love-soaked lamb and vegies to hanging out with the likes Neil Perry, Shannon

Paul Dimattina Mar 26, 2025 1461 Paul Dimattina has never been afraid to get his hands dirty, either in the kitchen or on the footy field. Growing up in a family ensconced in both hospitality and football gave Paul a pretty clear career path and one he grabbed with both hands (washed and dried). From peeling spuds and washing dishes as a 14 year old to running the very popular Lamaro's now as a recently celebrated half centurion,

Virginia Trioli Mar 19, 2025 1940 Virginia Trioli is a formidable presence. A skilled broadcaster and award-winning journalist who’s held Prime Ministers to account and had countless other pollies squirming in their seats. This week, she joins us on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast ahead of  Season 2 of Creative Types with Virginia Trioli on ABC TV. In her delightful and insightful chat with us, Virginia open

Bronson Garlick Mar 12, 2025 1678 With the 2025 NRL season not long underway, we have a very fitting guest on this week’s podcast: Melbourne Storm hooker Bronson Garlick. In a fun and far-reaching chat, Bronson shares with us memories of his childhood days and the journey to achieving his dream of playing top-level rugby league for one of the NRL’s powerhouse teams. And because we’re all about food, Bronson also

Jess Eva Mar 6, 2025 1481 Jess Eva is a dynamo who gives everything a go, as we have all seen with her appearances on The Block, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and Studio 10. From hosting to getting her hands dirty, Jess takes on every challenge with gusto. The Budget Battlers host shares some delightful childhood memories and some not so delightful jungle stories in a fun-filled chat with Sarah and Kev.  The week

Brian Canham Feb 26, 2025 1666 Get down, get funky and get ready to revisit the 80s, because our special guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week is none other than Pseudo Echo frontman Brian Canham. Brian takes us on a nostalgic trip back to where it all began – from his high school days in Melbourne and earliest food and family memories to the incredible chart success of Pseudo Echo, including the

John Waters Feb 19, 2025 2002 John Waters is one of the best known faces and voices in Australian entertainment, thanks to his incredible and varied body of work over decades. His award winning acting in shows like Offspring, Rush and All the Rivers Run - plus his many years as one of the hosts of Play School - have made him a huge part of our lives. His other passion is music and he is currently touring Australia with his sho

Tim Lai - Gogglebox Australia Feb 12, 2025 1855 Sitting on the couch, eating snacks, watching TV and sharing opinions about the latest programs is exactly what Tim Lai is really good at. Aren't we all? But Tim is one of the stars of Gogglebox Australia, which is about to launch its 21st season on 10, 10 Play and Paramount +. Tim is a coffee and lolly infused bundle of hilarity and you will love his candour, his honesty and his laugh.  &nbs

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