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Every Bite

ABC Australia
Food Culture
Nutrition
Melbourne
Cooking Techniques
Australia
Ultra-Processed Foods
Cemeteries
Food History
Porridge
Urban Planning
Biodiversity
Health
Obesity
Cookbooks
Salad
Climate Change
Jamie Oliver
Architecture
Christmas
Cultural Identity

Exploring culture through food. Each week Jonathan Green serves up a new dish or ingredient, uncovering the rich layer of stories, traditions, and innovations behind it. From the origins and cultural significance to the science and economics of food, we explore how what we eat shapes and is shaped by our world. From humble street food to gourmet delicacies, discover the fascinating narratives that... more

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Guest presenter Matt Preston meets Jo Barrett, a world-renowned Australian chef and leading figure in sustainable food innovation. From humble beginnings in French-style bistros, Jo has become influential in the fields of low-waste cooking, local sou... more

While pepper is now ever-present on dining tables around the world, there was a time when this unassuming dried fruit was one of the most valuable commodities on Earth. Its trade changed the course of history and helped reshape the world as we know i... more

What is appetite? Many happily succumb to it, while others struggle against it through willpower or even pharmaceuticals. But what are the biological, cultural and psychological mechanisms that make us want to eat? These questions are increasingly co... more

If you were to list the world's best bakers working today, Richard Hart's name would have to be near the top. After honing his craft at renowned bakeries in California, he teamed up with the world-famous Noma to open Hart Bageri in Copenhagen. His sk... more

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Recent Guests

Jo Barrett
Executive chef at the Surf Hotel, co-founder of Discovered Wildfoods
Surf Hotel; Discovered Wildfoods
Episode: Jo Barrett's future-focussed food
Sebastian Prange
Historian at University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: A daily grind — The story of pepper
Anna Sulan Masing
Writer and academic
Author/Academic
Episode: A daily grind — The story of pepper
Royce Akers
Co-founder of Pep
Pep (brand)
Episode: A daily grind — The story of pepper
Josh Gardiner
Co-founder of Pep
Pep (brand)
Episode: A daily grind — The story of pepper
Giles Yeo
Professor at University of Cambridge, genetics of body weight
University of Cambridge
Episode: Why am I hungry? The science of appetite
Mark Olive
Chef, known as the Black Olive on TV; Bundjalung man
Chef; Beebik collaboration mentioned in later context
Episode: The taste of place — Australian native ingredients
Nornie Bero
Chef and founder of Mabu Mabu
Mabu Mabu; Torres Strait Islander community advocate
Episode: The taste of place — Australian native ingredients
Madonna Thomson
Guri person of South East Queensland of Yugara and Yugambeh descent; chair and co-founder of Beebik
Beebik, the Bushtukka and Botanicals Indigenous Enterprise Cooperative
Episode: The taste of place — Australian native ingredients

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Jonathan Green
Host of Every Bite; focuses on culture, food origins, and the economics of food with a curious and engaging interviewing style.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Food and Community 💕

    Love this 🩷🩷🩷🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kt@73
    Australia5 months ago
  • Weekend Favourite Listen

    Great variety of topics, Jonathan always entertaining, interesting, well researched and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms_mason
    Australiaa year ago
  • The other layers

    I was nervous whether this would scratch my creative itch in the way Blueprint did (sometimes surprisingly) - but the varying rhythm of each of the episodes is so satisfying. Lived the Richard Hart ep - and I’ve never baked bread in my life (not even a pandemic-loaf!). Good finds AG and team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4dogsbarking
    Australiaa year ago
  • Infusing magic into the everyday

    Another brilliant show from Mr Green. Examining the world of food from a charming philosophical perspective with great guests. Especially love it when he giggles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pig of steel
    Australia2 years ago
  • Broad Beans

    I was listening with interest to the chef from Lorne regarding cooking broad beans whole. My father often cooked whole, young beans in a parsley and white sauce. Give it a crack. I’ve tried to locate another way of contacting but no joy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rutherglengoddess
    Australia2 years ago

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#208
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Jo Barrett's future-focussed food
Q: Do you see wild game being a potential solution for future food and sustainability?
Yes, as part of a balanced approach that includes farming, wild game can provide a humane, regenerative source of protein, if managed properly and integrated with local ecosystems.
A daily grind — The story of pepper
Q: What makes pepper such a remarkable commodity in historical trade?
Pepper's small size, portability, and ability to store value made it an ideal currency-like trade good and a driver of long-distance exchange, especially across the Indian Ocean routes.
Sourdough superstar Richard Hart
Q: What defines a perfect loaf of bread?
Hart describes a perfect loaf as one that remains balanced in texture and flavor, with a crust that's crisp and complex, and a crumb that stays pillowy yet structurally sound through baking.
Why am I hungry? The science of appetite
Q: What is the biological mechanism intrinsic to all of us that makes us want to eat, and how does appetite work across individuals and cultures?
The host introduces the concept and frames the discussion around gut hormones, brain signaling, and the balance between short-term and long-term energy stores, which the guest then elaborates with genetic and hormonal pathways.
From Seder to Shabbat — A year of Jewish cooking
Q: Describe it for us.
Natanya explains the book's structure and how recipes are organized around Jewish holidays and weekly Shabbat, highlighting how the collection helps families connect with memory and tradition.

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Each week, the show explores culture through food, unpacking origins, traditions, science, and economics behind what we eat. Episodes thread through beekeeping, culinary history, restaurant longevity, cross-cultural cuisines, and the social impact of food—from urban agriculture to ceremonial feasts—often featuring hands-on demonstrations, tasting segments, and expert interviews. The program stands out for its broad, globally minded menu, mixing practical insights with storytelling that connects everyday eating to larger cultural and political themes.

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1. Jo Barrett
2. Sebastian Prange
3. Anna Sulan Masing
4. Royce Akers
5. Josh Gardiner
6. Giles Yeo
7. Mark Olive
8. Nornie Bero

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