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Dirty Linen goes behind the scenes in restaurants, cafes and bars, covering issues the hospitality industry finds hard to share in public - it's all up for grabs and everything is on the table. Your host is food journalist Dani Valent. For 20 years, Dani has been writing about restaurants and the people who give them life. But she's an outsider, a critic, a tourist, a fan. Despite hearing the stories and writing the tales, she's never really understood what happens behind the scenes. Now it' ...
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The Health Coaches Academy podcast series, HCA Talks Health, is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. With a focus on in-depth health and wellness related subjects, the podcast series aims to bring together experts in the field of health and wellness coaching to share their insights and experiences. HCA Talks Health explores a wide range of health-related issues, including mental health disorders and diseases, sustainable weight loss, stress, sleep, self-empow ...
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Some people work in hospitality for a short while, others devote their lives to it but it’s pretty unusual to enter the game in your 50s. Catherine Gibson Roy owns We Three bar in Sydney’s Marrickville with her daughter Alli, an experienced hospo pro. As a newcomer to the industry, Catherine is in awe of Alli’s skills. She’s also appalled by some o…
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Catherine Piccoli, Curatorial Director for the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in New York City. They discuss how exhibits can inspire curiosity in eaters about where food comes from and how they experience it, why our understanding of food cannot be divorced from historical context, and the co…
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We last caught up with Robin Wagner in 2022 when the German-born Adelaide-based chef was crowned the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy winner for the Pacific. As the next round of contestants prepare for competition, we talk about pressure, focus and the ups and downs for plant-based dining. We also ponder why so many restaurants are very similar a…
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In this incredibly potent and powerful conversation, Kate interviews Women's Mentor & Coach Vena Rhampal about how women can finally become liberated from the good girl script, by unlocking their erotic power. When you learn to connect with this innate power that lives inside of every woman, you will be unstoppable in all aspects of your life and r…
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Brendan Gamze is part of Gamze Smokehouse, a family-run smallgoods company in north-east Victoria. Building on his father Felix’s work as a butcher, Gamze turns free-range whole beasts into small-batch chemical-free smoked products, working with local farmers, distributors, and retailers near and far to build an ethical business they can stand behi…
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In our latest HCA Talks Health podcast episode we are joined by HCA graduate and Biokineticist, Candace Vermaak as she shares her expertise in health and wellness. As a lecturer at Stellenbosch University with a PhD in Sport Science and owner of Balanced4Life Health Coaching, Candace provides actionable tips on nutrition, exercise, stress managemen…
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Veronica Womack, the inaugural Executive Director of the Rural Studies Institute at Georgia College & State University and a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration. They discuss the reasons behind the underdevelopment of the Black Belt in the American South—and the resilien…
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Dirty Glass! It’s time for another crossover podcast between Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale and Dirty Linen with Dani Valent. This time we chat about Callan Boys’ review of Quay (19/20!) and the way wine is written about and appreciated by restaurant critics. We also dissect the wine lists at Pure South and Bau Bau - how does region and cuisine imp…
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In this week's episode Kate shares the 3 most important keys to making empowered decisions in your life that are rooted in your own truth - and how to not get swept away by fear. If you are ready for some big changes, but haven't had the courage to leap, this episode is for you. The Reclamation Online Program: 50% off ($497) Discount Code: TRUTH (d…
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Generation Next! We caught up with Bubble Booker Malcolm in 2022 when she was a year 11 student working part time at Joseph Abboud’s Rumi restaurant in Melbourne’s Brunswick. Two years later, she’s finished high school and is working as a chef. Why did Bubble make the leap and how is she finding full-time work in a busy restaurant? https://www.rumi…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, host DK Campbell and guest Gregg Phillips discuss the issue of ineligible voters on the voter rolls and its impact on elections. They specifically focus on the situation in Georgia, where there are an estimated 400,000 ineligible voters. They also highlight the role of Brad Raffensperger, the Se…
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” U.S. Congressmember Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd Congressional District in Massachusetts. They discuss the state of food policy in America and the progress we have—and haven’t—made as a country; why hunger is a political condition that can be solved; and effective programs that can improve food and nutri…
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Let’s hear it for front of house! Today’s guest is Melissa Ammirati, restaurant manager of Sydney’s Oborozuki, a hatted Japanese-French restaurant with a female leadership team. Melissa talks about the art, skill and intelligence required to run a dining room, and the inspiring words of her 101-year-old grandfather that drive her every day. https:/…
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In this solo episode, Kate uncovers the top 3 reasons why women can have so much confidence in their lives and careers - but simultaneously hate themselves or never feel good enough, deep down. She shares how to transform the feeling of nothing ever being enough or constantly being hard on yourself - to having a loving, healthy, thriving relationsh…
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Every milestone in a restaurant’s story is worth celebrating. If one year is good and five years is excellent, getting to 30 years is absolutely extraordinary. We’re marking three decades of Melbourne restaurant Matteo’s with its founder Matteo Pignatelli. We discuss what’s changed, what’s persisted and what’s coming next for an industry that Matte…
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In this podcast episode, we sit down with Dani Simpson, Professional Health Coach and author of the revolutionary book "Resilient Brilliant You - 7 Mindsets to Live in Freedom from Dis-ease and Disease." Dani courageously shares her personal journey from illness to healing, highlighting the pivotal role mindset plays in conquering health challenges…
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, and an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. They talk about the spiritual and cultural importance of seeds and the process of their rematriation, the chall…
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What is marketing, anyway? If you're hospo veteran and marketing consultant Brad Cooke, it's one of the most important pillars of a hospitality business and there are opportunities to thread it through every aspect of activity. He shares tips and strategies on how to get on the front foot with Google, boost staff engagement, and authentically turn …
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In this episode, Catherine & Kate reveal the lie that keeps you from having a healthy, thriving romantic partnership. This lie disempowers women, keeping them hooked on toxic men and constantly questioning their own worth. If you want to feel good in love, this episode is for you. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and relationship educat…
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Disillusioned with conventional farming practises, Rhiannon Phillips set off on a journey to make a change. She started her own farm – Mountains Gourmet where she is committed to growing healthy produce for residents of the Blue Mountains of NSW. https://www.mountainsgourmet.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS A…
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Michael Wilson is chef-patron of Marguerite, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore. We chat to the Melbourne-trained chef about moving overseas, career trajectories, the relentless push for creativity and what it really means to have a star. Somehow, we also chat about chicken parmas. https://marguerite.com.sg/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR …
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The conversation covers various topics including legal issues around Donald Trump, Canada's relationship with China, and the future of the United States under the Biden administration. The guest, Leighton Gray, provides insights into the legal challenges faced by Trump and expresses concerns about Canada's close rela…
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Being a chef means endless learning and opportunity. That's the view of Sarah Maric from the Australian Institute of Technical Chefs. Sarah takes time out from judging an apprentice chef cooking competition to talk about her own varied career and the many non-restaurant pathways there are for those who cook for a living. From cocktail parties to co…
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In this episode, Catherine & Kate reveal why it may be hard to create aligned and empowered female friendships. Listen to hear how to create meaningful and connected female friendships, and why it matters to have them. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and relationship educator helping women heal fear-based relationship patterns so that …
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Narie Preston owns the delightfully named Wot’s Ya Caper, a caper and caperberry farm in Bealiba in central Victoria. Narie and her partner Mark didn’t plan to get into capers but somehow this curious plant found them and turned their retirement into a period of dawn rising and hard toil. They’re busy growing, picking and processing a crop that tur…
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Are you wondering how to navigate the menopause with clarity and confidence? In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Menopause Health & Wellness Coach, Catherine Shelton. Tune in to learn about Catherine’s holistic approach to navigating the menopause, centered on three essential pillars: cleanse, calm and confidence ☺️ Catherine also sheds…
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Christine White, Chief Program Officer for the National FFA Organization. They discuss how the organization is connecting students with career paths that span the agriculture industry, the factors contributing to a shortage of teachers in U.S. schools as well as opportunities to support educator…
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Many food businesses feel like they can’t afford not to be on the delivery apps, but are they actually good for business? Srini Kondaveeti says an emphatic ‘no’. The owner of suburban Melbourne restaurant Streets of Hyderabad says it’s not just that the apps are bad for his bottom line, they are also ruining dining culture by getting customers hook…
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Send us a Text Message. Clarity from Chaos guest: Dani Katz, author of The Language of Betterarchy: A Blueprint for Uniting against Tyranny. In the much-anticipated follow-up to her critically acclaimed, Word Up: Little Languaging Hacks for Big Change, Dani Katz focuses her Quantum Languaging word wizardry on societal overhaul. Equal parts cultural…
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If you are a woman who is riddled with guilt or you constantly worry about how other people might feel when you make decisions, this episode is for you. Kate and Catherine share the reason why so many women suffer from chronic, neurotic guilt & anxiety. They show you how to break free from this old paradigm of self punishment - and how to make choi…
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When every dollar means a lot, how can restaurants best market themselves? We chat to hospitality PR and marketing expert Hilary McNevin from Turnip Media. Hilary shares her methods and gives insights into what works and what doesn't. We also talk about The Little Food Market, which we are co-MCing in mid-July. What are the right questions for food…
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On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Edward Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International, and Bilal Sarwari, the interim Executive Director of Slow Food USA. They discuss what happens when a food system is designed on fragility, the biodiversity that creates the foundation of the world’s food and agriculture systems, and why they …
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, host Dave Campbell interviews Mark Alexander Moyar, author of 'Masters of Corruption: How the Federal Bureaucracy Sabotaged the Trump Presidency.' They discuss the corruption within government agencies, particularly the USAID, and the challenges faced by the Trump administration in combating this cor…
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Mountain Yuzu is located on the foothills of the Australian Alps in North East Victoria. It is here where Jane Casey and her husband Brian grow an array of unique cold climate culinary citrus including Yuzu, Sudachi, Bergamot and Chinotto. https://mountainyuzu.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND TH…
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Food waste costs households, businesses and the environment. Dr Ananya Bhattacharya is a Monash Uni researcher and massive foodie who finds it upsetting when people order a meal then chuck half of it in the bin. What are the factors that cause people to waste some times of food and not others? What can be done about it in food service and by consum…
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If you have a hard time making decisions in your life- or struggle with distinguishing whether it's your intuition or your conditioned mind in charge.. this episode is for you! Catherine & Kate share practices and tools that will support you to choose your own desires, to bravely go against the grain even when it feels scary and to learn to live fr…
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Why does hospitality have such a problem with sexual harassment and what can be done about it? We spoke to Jamie Burcide in 2022 after she launched Not So Hospitable as an Instagram account. Survivor testimony collected there has now been used as data to collate a report with University of Melbourne academics. Jamie returns to Dirty Linen to discus…
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Can ageing be a time of thriving rather than decline? In our latest podcast episode we are joined by Christine Frey, Certified Health Coach, Counsellor, and Founder of Glowing Older. Dedicated to empowering individuals to thrive in midlife, Christine discusses the misconception that physical and cognitive decline is a normal part of ageing and shar…
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