For The Culture
SBSFor the Culture is a podcast about how food shapes us - and how we shape food. Hosted by food writer Jess Ho, this six-part series explores how migration, memory, and the politics of the plate invite us to rethink what “Australian food” really is. Each episode questions the myth of authenticity and other fictions we feast on. Part cultural critique, part history lesson, and part food tour, the ser... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFoodSociety & Culture | |||
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Jess Ho gets lost - metaphorically and literally - while exploring Indian cuisine with chef Helly Raichura. After leaving her successful corporate career, Raichura began cooking for people in her home, on a mission to raise awareness of what Indian c... more
After years of cooking in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens chef Lorcán Kan is intimately aware of the predominantly white audiences they serve. As the head chef of Etta, Kan weaves Malaysian flavours into a Melbourne institution, balancin... more
Australia is full of white chefs who often receive critical acclaim for cooking cuisines they have no personal connection to, while migrant chefs are expected to stay in their lane. Why do some chefs get the creative freedom to experiment while other... more
Award-winning chef John Rivera has long reimagined Filipino cuisine through a fine-dining lens, yet it’s ube that has become an unexpected global sensation. In this episode, Rivera joins Jess Ho to unpack how one ingredient came to symbolise an entir... more
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Interest and fun. Definitely learning a lot and enjoying hearing the stories behind food.
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Well articulated and well researched. I honestly hope this podcast returns with more episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Chez_88_KatAustralia3 years ago - Love it!
Interesting and well presented, delving deeper into every day foods!
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Apple Podcasts | #6 | Australia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Brazil/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Saudi Arabia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Hong Kong/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Indonesia/Arts/Food |
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Across recent episodes, the show probes how migration, memory, and politics of food reshape Australian dining. Conversations with chefs and writers explore authenticity, identity, and how diaspora cuisines expand what “Australian food” can mean—from post-Cantonese innovation and Mauritian diasporic menus to reinterpretations of Filipino and Korean dishes. Guests spotlight how culture, place, and labor intersect with cuisine, offering practical lessons for chefs, restaurateurs, and food-focused brands about reputation, representation, and sustainable, boundary-pushing menus.
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For The Culture launched 4 years ago and published 14 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on For The Culture include:
1. Helly Raichura
2. Lorcán Kan
3. Eun Hee An
4. John Rivera
5. Nagesh Seethiah
6. Jason Louis
7. Francis Lam
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