Straight To The Source
Tawnya Bahr & Lucy AllonWelcome 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 | 88 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEntrepreneurshipFoodBusiness | |||
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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
After more than a decade at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Chef Alex Prichard is trading Bondi for Berry with the launch of Sara Dining & Garden, a produce-driven restaurant grounded in farming, sustainability and regional hospitality on the NSW South... more
In this episode, Tawnya Bahr talks with Amber Doig, an impressive chef and quiet achiever about ego, culinary instinct, seaweed, and why attitude will always beat talent.
Amber Doig left Christchurch at 17 for Australia. Twenty-something years lat... more
How do you compete in a Chef of the Year culinary competition when you can't taste a single thing on the plate? For chef Naomi Lowry, the answer is muscle memory, decades of instinct, and an industry that showed up for her in ways she never expected.... more
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- What a cracker for food lovers
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.
Apple Podcasts5Jos Frost
Australia6 months ago - Thoughtful and Inspiring
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.
Apple Podcasts5mchailatteAustralia6 months ago - Super Valuable
Vital conversations with people that are so generous with their honest insights for the health of our industry.
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Apple Podcasts | #21 | Australia/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #221 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  New Zealand/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Israel/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #236 | New Zealand/Arts |
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What is Straight To The Source about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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. Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep
2. Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent
3. Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale, a wine & drinks podcast
4. Every Bite
5. The Go To Food Podcast
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Straight To The Source launched 4 years ago and published 88 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 Straight To The Source include:
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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