Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent
A Deep in the Weeds ProductionDirty 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 stor... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1047 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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When you’ve experienced the worst of hospitality, how do you run a restaurant that exemplifies its best?
Fhred Batalona owns Palay, a Filipino ‘house’ in Melbourne’s Fitzroy. He grew up in a multicultural home, trained as a chef in the Philippines, ... more
After decades in hospitality, including 18 years at Melbourne institution France-Soir, Franck Sammut has opened an all-day pizza restaurant called Upper Middle.
What has kept Franck engaged with restaurant life over so many years, and what challenge... more
In a challenging time for hospitality, I’m also struck by the optimism and investment. It happens with an eye on business opportunity, for sure, but it’s also because of an enduring belief in gathering. Who better to talk about that than an Irishman?... more
We’re back with chef and lamb farmer Jenna Abbruzzese from Addington Downs as part of an ongoing Dirty Linen series. Since we spoke last time, Dani has eaten some of Jenna’s lamb. What’s it like to cook and eat an animal that you’ve seen frolic aroun... more
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I have listened to many podcasts as I do a lot of driving and I have become a huge fan of dirty linen due to its interesting content & great questions. Even if you are not into the food, the interviews are interesting every podcast, and you can learn more about where your food comes from and what types of things you should really be eating! Bon appétit
Ana.
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Australiaa year ago - Thank you
I really have loved your podcasts though out these times of lockdown. You always bring such an interesting aspect to the chats. Thank you.
Diana
Apple Podcasts5Diana9298Australia5 years ago - The soundtrack to Mis en place to
Always listen to Dani’s podcast while setting up your restaurant for dinner service . A true honest voice for us . Thank you Dani 🙏🏻
Apple Podcasts5surrealisteAustralia5 years ago - Considered, Thought Provoking, Therapeutic
Dani has been a huge support to hospo I’m so many ways.
In these podcasts I’ve learnt and enjoyed so many of the episodes.
Apple Podcasts5agentalfAustralia5 years ago - High quality and insightful
Insightful and vibrant podcast. The best of its type in Melbourne. Come to this feeding station to hear the latest on the scene.
Apple Podcasts5dave@revolution!Australia6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #29 | Australia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Singapore/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Indonesia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Sweden/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Ukraine/Arts/Food |
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The show offers candid conversations with hospitality professionals, farmers, chefs, and food-focused entrepreneurs, exploring practical realities of running kitchens, farms, and restaurants, as well as broader industry trends like sustainability, sourcing, and workplace culture. Episodes blend personal career journeys with actionable insights on menu design, budgeting, staff leadership, supply chains, and community impact. A standout aspect is its emphasis on storytelling that connects food to memory, ethics, and regional identity, often featuring hands-on operators and small-business resilience that can inspire peers and prospective guests alike.
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Dirty Linen launched 6 years ago and published 1047 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 Dirty Linen include:
1. Sarah Baldwin
2. Adriano Cea
3. Emily Yu
4. David Martin
5. Pietro Porcu
6. Catie Gett
7. Ben Creek
8. Isabelle Pearl Love-Dack
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