For Mark Hannell, it didn’t start with a romantic story surrounded by generations of food. It was him and a mate, cooking curry for friends, figuring it out as they went.Fast forward and he’s now the chef and co-owner of Reed House in M...

The hard truth: money is the oxygen of business.When the oxygen drops, businesses don’t operate the same. They make trade offs. They cut where they can. Survival takes over, and long term thinking gets pushed aside.That is exact...

If loving what you do was a person, it would be Raymond.With two bakeries under his belt and complete creative freedom in the kitchen, Raymond Tan has built a life around doing what he genuinely loves. Every day is another chance to exp...

This episode with Julia Sansone, the creative force behind Sansberry and Mince Mag might make you want to look at your city a little differently. We talk about exploring creativity in the real world, not just online. From sticker cu...

How often do you shop local? 🥕🌽 This very special episode with Natalie from Queen's Harvest & Gemma from Food For Everyone might make you want a do so more .We still talk food and flavour, but today we go beyond the plate, zooming o...

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie McGrath of Sophie McGrath PR as she opens up about building a career in public relations, navigating pressure behind the scenes, and what it really takes to sustain longevity in an industry that never sw...

In this episode, we sit down with Nat Thaipun as she opens up about the moment MasterChef shifted everything for her , and how one show became the spark that pulled her out of one of the darkest periods of her life.From rock bottom to a new...

In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Weave, the creative company built on passion, transparency, and a determination that would not let the business fail.Weave began as something fun, something they loved enough to work end...

In this episode, we catch up with Dylan Walsh — the young filmmaker behind Garden State Journal, the media project that’s turning Melbourne’s everyday magic into visual poetry.Dylan started Garden State Journal in 2022 as a way to “docu...

Ever find yourself trusting a friend’s food recommendation more than a review site? In this chat we sit down with Taf Chiwanza, co-founder of the restaurant discovery app, Secondz. Taf talks about why people trust recommendations f...

If you’ve been to Mecca’s new Bourke Street store, you might’ve stumbled across the hidden bar run by Joe Jones, serving drinks as he continues to push the boundaries of what hospitality can mean.In this episode, we sit down with Joe, w...

In this episode, we sit down with Robbie Oijvall, hailing from a small town in Sweden to culinary creative at the helm of Light Years and the Arcade Agency hospitality group.Robbie’s journey is anything but ordinary. After studying in S...

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Gurr,  Creative Director of Beverly Rooftop in Melbourne.  Her background spans architecture, fashion, ethical manufacturing, and spatial storytelling. We talk about how growing up in a coastal ...

In this episode, we chat with Mikey Gayed, the founder of Good Ideas Studio, and host of the Mikey Talk podcast.Mikey opens up about swapping his corporate life in Melbourne for the uncertainty of following his passion. After studying b...

In this episode, we hang out with John Rivera, the culinary force behind three of some of Melbourne’s most exciting Filipino venues.We trace John’s journey from growing up in the Philippines and New Zealand to launching into Melbourne’s...

Get ready for a spicy and sweet deep dive with Anthony Randello‑Jahn, the charismatic creator famously known as The Donut Daddy. We're talking succulent pastries… and a dash of shirtless charm that only he can pull off.Born and bred in ...

In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Allen, one of the most talented and humble chefs to come out of Australia’s fine dining scene. Hugh started working in kitchens as a teenager before landing a life-changing opportunity at Noma in Copenhage...

Join us for another episode of HMP with Kieran Spiteri, co-founder of Melbourne's Yolk Group. Known for beloved venues like Terror Twilight, Tinker, Convoy, Hi Fi, and the recently opened Ophelia, Kieran shares insights into building a hospital...

In today's episode we're joined by Julian Hills, the chef-owner of Navi, one of Melbourne's most acclaimed fine dining establishments.Julian's journey began on a 40-acre farm in Victoria's Strzelecki Ranges, where he developed a deep co...

The long awaited episode with Ben Shewry is final here. Hailing from New Zealand's North Taranaki region, Ben is the visionary chef and owner of one of Australia's most renowned restaurant, Attica. In this episode, Ben shares his...

​Join us for an intimate conversation with Zoe Birch, the talented chef and co-owner of Greasy Zoe's, the acclaimed eight-seat restaurant nestled in Hurstbridge. Zoe, alongside her partner Lachlan Gardner, has crafted a dining experience that e...

Join us this episode with Joanna Reymond, Founder and Director of Reymond Communications, a leading Australian lifestyle PR agency specialising in hospitality, design, and property. Joanna's journey began in France, and she later h...

Get ready for a wildly entertaining chat with none other than Pat Nourse— the Creative Director of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Sure, he knows food, but more importantly, he knows how to throw a party that gets an entire city buzzing...

We're back this week with our good friend Chef Kyle Nicol, the culinary talent behind Melbourne's Lilac Wine Bar and Hazel.Listen in on Kyle's culinary journey from his humble beginnings in Coffs Harbour to London's Michelin-starred Arb...

Join us as we explore the culinary career of our good friend Pierre Khodja, the French-Algerian chef renowned for his innovative fusion of Mediterranean and North African flavours. Pierre's passion for cooking ignited in his childhood, inspired...