
Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.
Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.
With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEntrepreneurshipFoodBusiness | |||

What does it take to quit the comfort of Sydney's eastern suburbs, pack a single bag, and talk your way into one of the world's best restaurants, without speaking the language? For Remy Davis, it just takes curiosity, the right contacts, and a willin... more
What does it look like when fifth-generation farming meets modern food entrepreneurship? For Sue Heward of Singing Magpie Produce in Monash, South Australia, it looks like sun-dried Smyrna quinces, semi-dried black and white figs, vine-ripened Shiraz... more
What happens when a little girl collecting bush fruits in outback New South Wales, not knowing she was poor, just knowing she was rich in country, grows up to launch the first-ever Australian Native Food Festival and win the most prestigious trailbla... more
In this episode of Straight To The Source, Lucy Allon sits down with one of Australia's most respected drinks voices, Mike Bennie. A journalist, wine judge, educator, and co-founder of P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants, Mike has spent decades tasting, writ... more
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This podcast goes far beyond typical food conversations—it's a heartfelt, insightful journey into the connection between chefs, farmers, and conscious consumers. Tawnya and Lucy have a rare ability to bring out authentic stories from the people who grow, raise, and master the ingredients and food we love.
Straight to the source makes you feel like you’re sitting at a well-worn kitchen table with hospo friends and family who lived through an exciting life. It’s thoughtful and always leave me inspired.
Vital conversations with people that are so generous with their honest insights for the health of our industry.
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The show centers on leadership, sourcing, and sustainability in the food industry, with conversations that thread through producer relationships, regional dining, and hospitality leadership. Guests span chefs, restaurateurs, nutrition scientists, and industry founders, sharing practical insights on provenance, mentorship, kitchen culture, and scaling operations while keeping purpose-driven storytelling at the core. A notable strength is the emphasis on direct producer connections, regional Australian food movements, and the human side of hospitality leadership, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable strategies and authentic industry perspectives.
Across episodes, the format blends career milestones with real-world lessons... more
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1. Alex Prichard
2. Amber Doig
3. Naomi Lowry
4. Simon Sandall
5. Joanna McMillan
6. Tom Hitchcock
7. Dr. Joanna McMillan
8. Jerry Mai
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