Best Kevin Baird Podcasts (2024)

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Jenni Baird 23:43

31m ago23:43

23:43

One of Australia's favourite actors Jenni Baird is our special guest this week. Jenni is currently being seen in the ABC series Plum, playing Dana Hanlon, a journalist chasing the truth in the closed men's word of Rugby League. We all remember Jenni as the villainous Regina in A Place to Call Home and roles in The Twelve and All Saints. Having rece…

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Jo Beth Taylor 26:49

6d ago26:49

26:49

We are delighted to have Jo Beth Taylor join us on Food Bytes this week. Back home now in Perth, Jo Beth reveals what she's up to these days and shares some special memories from the heady days of Hey Hey its Saturday, Funniest Home Videos and a musical career that took her to the bright lights of LA. We also find out about her kitchen prowess and …

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Sally Capp 30:53

7d ago30:53

30:53

Fresh and refreshed from her terms as the 104th Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp shares the highs and lows of her time at Town Hall plus some behind the mayoral robes secrets about her favourite beverages. Sally gives us a most eclectic and entertaining dream dinner party guest list, shares her passion for the City of Melbourne and names her fav…

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Streaming Music, Streaming Capital (W/ Eric Drott) 1:17:05

14d ago1:17:05

1:17:05

How did streaming change music? Not like how did it change the music industry (we talk about that plenty, obviously). And not how did it change bitrate. But how did streaming change the nature of the music that you listen to? How and why and does it matter that you now pay a limited rate for an unlimited amount of music? Within capitalism, how does…

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Darren Purchese 25:56

15d ago25:56

25:56

Pastry chef extraordinaire Darren Purchese returns to Food Bytes after five years and he has lost none of his zest for cooking and life. Darren is a contestant on the second season of Dessert Masters, currently screening on Ten and Ten Play. Darren takes us behind the scenes and reveals why he chose to put himself through this competition and wheth…

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Dilruk Jayasinha 29:21

22d ago29:21

29:21

We love him in Utopia. We can’t get enough of him on the stand-up circuit. Now, we’re delighted to have award winning actor and comedian Dilruk Jayasinha join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as sharing some hilarious stories about everything from his cooking prowess to his former life as an accountant, Dilruk chats to us about his i…

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Laurie and Emma Lawrence 27:15

29d ago27:15

27:15

Summer should bring hot fun in the sunshine and lazy days by the pool, but it can also mean tragedy. Our guests this week are doing their best to make sure all children enjoy this summer and those in the future. Laurie and Emma Lawrence through their Kids Alive program are championing the Swim into Summer message to teach kids to swim as early as p…

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NÜ METAL FOREVER (w/ Holiday Kirk) 1:27:09

1M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

NÜ metal sucks. Right? It’s what critics have screamed ever since the taste-defying mashup of funk-metal, rap, industrial, and post-hardcore stormed onto the charts in the mid ‘90s. When bands like Slipknot, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Korn, or Limp Bizkit dominated the charts, the take was muted by raw success. But the second the acts slipped…t…

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Les Gock 30:05

1M ago30:05

30:05

Hush was one of the most popular and colourful bands of the seventies and Les Gock was the band's rock god lead guitarist. We relive the songs, the highly flammable clothes and the on-the-road diet, plus we check out what Les is up to on and off stage in 2024. Les is also no slouch in the kitchen, as you will hear. The Food Poll is perfect fodder f…

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Bruce Eva 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

You could not find a more fitting guest for this time of year as footy finals fever hits us all. Bruce Eva shares his passion for sport and commentating, which was born in his school days and became his profession. Bruce's talents behind the microphone are without question but what about his skills in the kitchen? We find out. It's a busy time of y…

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Ann Peacock 27:26

2M ago27:26

27:26

The wonderfully engaging Ann Peacock joins us this week for a rare insight into her life and her kitchen, and what a treat it is. Ann has some refreshingly candid observations about home entertaining and shares her passion for the air fryer, ice cream desserts, her boys Andrew & Woody and thick Gravox gravy! And to finish, a very personal dream din…

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Stephen Quartermain 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Quarters is back. Stephen Quartermain - our very first Food Bytes guest - returns, and we find out what, if anything, has changed in his life. A keen cook, he is renowned for his roast duck fat potatoes and he gives us the secret to potato perfection. The popular Channel 10 newsman loves his job but admits the industry is changing -some of it good,…

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Zoe Bingley-Pullin 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

Zoe Bingley-Pullin is as vibrant as the food she brings to the table as a nutritionist, chef, TV presenter, wife and mother and now author of the new book Eat Your Way to Healthy Hormones. Best known for TV shows Good Chef Bad Chef and The House of Wellness, Zoe shares her personal story dealing with the challenges of IVF, perimenopause and motherh…

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Taking on Ticketmaster (W/ Kevin Erickson) 1:22:49

2M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

This summer, the other shoe finally dropped on Ticketmaster/Live Nation. After decades of complaints by everybody from Pearl Jam to Zach Bryan (and after several years of increasingly intense Post-Swifty scrutiny), the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing the massive firm of being a monopoly. In it, lawyers argue that the company is buil…

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Wendy Stapleton 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

Get ready for a wonderful dose of Australian music nostalgia as pop/rock singer-songwriter Wendy Stapleton joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Wendy reminisces about her days at the forefront of the Aussie music scene and her ‘crazy rock chick’ era as part of Wendy and the Rockets. We also talk about her marriage to another great muso in …

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Steph Tisdell 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

She’s one of Australia’s brightest comedy stars, and we’re thrilled to have Steph Tisdell join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Steph thought she’d be a lawyer. Instead, she ended up on the sometimes brutal comedy circuit, performing sell-out shows, and acting in a host of Aussie shows, including Total Control and Bump. Now, she’s an author.…

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Major Brendan Nottle 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

As Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle has dedicated over twenty years of his life to working with the most vulnerable members of society, and we are privileged to have him as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as shining a light on homelessness and the human toll of Australia’s cost of living …

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AI Music VS. The Lawsuit Tsunami 1:07:41

3M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In recent months, AI companies like Suno and Udio have been in the news for the incredible promise of their text-to-tunes tech. Just type in a few phrases, and… an original piece of music of your very own, created in seconds. It’s a revolution! At least that’s the narrative being pushed by the world of venture capital, which has thrown hundreds of …

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Mark Fine 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Not only has Mark Fine has built a loyal following of sports fans through his SEN show Finey’s Final Siren, he also happens to run one of Melbourne’s most popular delis: Lenny’s Fine Foods in Caulfield North. Joining us on the Food Bytes podcast this week, Finey waxes lyrical about his love of food creation and the joy he gets from the tidal wave o…

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Grant Dodwell 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

He was known and loved by a generation for his role as Dr Simon Bowen on A Country Practice, and we’re delighted to say Grant Dodwell is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as taking us on a nostalgic trip back to the Wandin Valley days, Grant brings us up to date on his life today, his involvement with Australian Theatre…

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Anthony Brandon Wong 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

The new season of The Twelve has hit our TV screens, and we are delighted to have one of its stars – Anthony Brandon Wong – join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as being an award winning actor known for his roles in movies like The Matrix Reloaded, Anthony is also a keen foodie, with a professional hobby of writing restaurant review…

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Are you Ex-Sphere-enced? 1:05:42

4M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Live music continues to evolve in our post-covid, pre-bird flu world—and nothing even approaching a new normal has yet to appear. To try and get a handle on the complexities of a constantly-moving situation, Saxon and Sam decided to go...both big and small. By small, we're talking about the ticket sales for the Black Keys (very canceled) stadium to…

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Lorena Novoa 28:33

4M ago28:33

28:33

We have a wonderful dose of nostalgia for you, with former Young Talent Timer Lorena Novoa our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as taking a trip down memory lane to the YTT days, we chat to Lorena about how she became a singing policewoman and session vocalist. You’ve probably heard her voice on countless commercials! A bu…

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James Webb 24:05

4M ago24:05

24:05

James Webb LITERALLY eats for Australia. He’s the #1 competitive eater in the country and he’s our incredible guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Digest this, if you will … among his world records, James has smashed down 59.5 doughnuts in eight minutes, 224 chicken wings in 10 minutes and over six kilos of chocolate fudge in eight minutes! C…

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Ken Hunter 37:11

5M ago37:11

37:11

The word ‘legend’ gets bandied around a lot these days, but former footy superstar Ken Hunter most certainly IS a bona fide legend, and he’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Skilful, feared and fearless, the Carlton great was known for his spectacular marks, and for going in where angels fear to tread! We talk to Ken about his…

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Michelle Ford 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

In the lead up to the Paris Games, Olympic gold medallist Michelle Ford joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week for a fascinating chat about the highs and lows of life as a professional swimmer. The 1980 Moscow Olympics were always going to be political. With athletes strongly advised not to go, Michelle opens up about the pressure of being a …

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How Hip Hop Conquered the Charts (feat. Amy Coddington) 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

Although rap currently stands at the center of American music, for much of the genre's history, its relationship to the charts was...fraught. Radio was notoriously reluctant to play the brash new style, and major labels took over a decade to embrace its commercial potential. So how did hip hop make it? How did it grow from a regional fluke into a g…

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Bianca Dye 32:53

5M ago32:53

32:53

TV and radio favourite Bianca Dye takes centre stage on the Food Bytes podcast this week, in one of the funniest, most insightful and honest conversations we’ve ever featured on the show. As well as sharing with us her kitchen prowess – and flair for making the world’s best chicken soup – Bianca opens up about the sometimes harsh realities of worki…

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Ray Zahab on Long Distance Running Expeditions in Both the Hottest & Coldest Places on Earth 1:53:17

5M ago1:53:17

1:53:17

Ray Zahab on Long Distance Running Expeditions in Both the Hottest & Coldest Places on Earth Ray Zahab, renowned for his record-breaking feats and indomitable spirit, has conquered some of the world's most treacherous terrains, from the blistering deserts of the Sahara to the icy landscapes of the Arctic. Through his incredible adventures, Ray has …

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Kaarle McCulloch 22:06

5M ago22:06

22:06

Less than two months out from the Paris Olympics, former world champion cyclist Kaarle McCulloch is our very fitting guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as being an Olympian herself, Kaarle is one of Australia’s Deputy Chef de Missions for the Games. She gives us a fascinating insight into her own sporting life, brings us up to speed…

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Mike Ranta Shares Amazing Stories from His Journies Canoeing Across Canada on Baird Country Ep. 18 2:47:36

5M ago2:47:36

2:47:36

Order my beer - Windbound Campfire Pilsner here! https://muskokabrewery.com/products/windbound-campfire-pilsner Mike Ranta - Shares Amazjng Stories from His Journies Canoeing Across Canada on Baird Country Ep. 18 In this special edition of Baird Country, I had the honor of hosting the legendary long-distance canoeist, Mike Ranta, as we explore the …

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Poh Ling Yeow 23:05

5M ago23:05

23:05

How lucky are we to have Poh Ling Yeow as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week? One of the original contestants on the very first series of Network 10’s MasterChef Australia, Poh’s become a very familiar face on our screens, having gone on to carve herself an incredible TV career. Now, she’s loving her role as a judge on the latest…

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Embracing Our Fandom (W/ Monia Ali) 1:15:12

6M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Sure—Fans have always driven popular music. That’s what it means to be popular in the first place, you know? To have fans? But if you look around today’s sonic landscape, it feels…different out there. Forget clubs and message boards. Fandoms now have entire worlds, complete with enemies, economic strategies, and complex referential mythologies—dens…

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Ross Greenwood 30:25

6M ago30:25

30:25

Ross Greenwood is a very familiar face on our TV screens and he just happens to be our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As Sky News Australia’s business editor, Ross has a knack of telling viewers in an easy-to-understand way what’s happening in the world of finance. He’s always first out of the blocks with the latest news on inte…

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Peter van Stralen from Epic Family Road Trip - Overlanding & Embracing Life on the Road 1:53:41

6M ago1:53:41

1:53:41

#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #overland Welcome to Episode 18 of Baird Country! Join me as I sit down with Peter van Stralen from @Epic Family Road Trip. Peter shares his journey into full-time overlanding with his family, including the bold decision to sell their house and embrace life on the road. We delve into the reasons behind homeschooling th…

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Paddling Passion with Brad Baumgarten, Owner of H20 Performance Paddles 1:24:01

6M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #paddling Baird Country: Episode 16 - Paddling Passion with Brad Baumgarten, Owner of H20 Performance Paddles Join us for an insightful conversation as Brad Baumgarten, the mastermind behind H20 Performance Paddles, delves into the world of outrigger canoe racing and his deep-seated love for paddling. Growing up along …

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Ann-Maree Biggar 30:47

6M ago30:47

30:47

Ann-Maree Biggar was – and as far as we’re concerned, still is – a superstar. She is also one of the warmest, most down to earth and funniest guests we’ve ever had on our show. As a mum and a teacher, Ann-Maree’s life today is about as far removed from TV as you can get, but she was only too happy to take a trip down memory lane and share with us s…

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Kevin Callan, Author & Renown Canoeist on Journeys Through the Wild & Nature 2:19:12

6M ago2:19:12

2:19:12

Join author, presenter, and seasoned canoeist Kevin Callan on our podcast as we delve into his extraordinary journey from enthusiast to outdoor careerist. Renowned for his canoe route guide books that advocate for wilderness preservation, Kevin's adventures span Central Ontario and Algoma region. Discover his deep-rooted love for canoeing, dedicati…

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The Political Economy of Rap Beefs 1:10:02

6M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Drake vs. Kendrick was about more than personal insults or verbal one-upmanship—it was a referendum on the most dominant figure of the last decade of rap (Drake), as narrated by the only classicist with the critical clout and popular cred to issue the judgement. But while the conflict was ultra-current, the chosen forum dates back to the very begin…

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Wendy Moore 23:19

6M ago23:19

23:19

Wendy Moore is loving life as one of the hosts of Foxtel’s hit series Selling Houses Australia, and this week she’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast. As well as offering some expert insight on budget renovations and the dos and don’ts of putting your house on the market, Wendy reveals she’s a passionate baker. We also have a fun chat abo…

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Brooke Whipple, of Girl in the Woods on YouTube & ALONE Talks Off-Grid Cabins, Survival & How to Experience Freedom 1:53:20

6M ago1:53:20

1:53:20

Welcome to Episode 14 of Baird Country, where we dive deep into the remarkable life and adventures of Brooke Whipple. (Watch the video podcast on my YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/sbh_HC48JXE). Brook is the host of her popular YouTube channel "Girl in the Woods" and she was on both ALONE season 4 and 5! Join us as Brooke shares her extraordi…

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David Williamson 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

Esteemed Australian playwright David Williamson joins us this week for the 300th episode of the Food Bytes podcast. To celebrate this milestone, we bring you a not-to-be-missed episode, as David shares with us some fascinating yarns about his country childhood as well as his uni days. Plus, we savour all the incredible behind-the-scenes snippets fr…

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