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Straight To The Source

Hosted by Tawnya Bahr & Lucy Allon

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38 minAvg Episode
2022Running Since
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Anna PolyviouSharon WinsorMike BennieSara DiningSimon SandallPepe Saya

Leadership meets the future of food on Straight To The Source, hosted by Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, two of Australia's most respected food industry voices. Between them they've worked as chefs, restaurateurs, consultants and educators, across the kitchen, the dining room and the boardroom. Each episode connects listeners with the changemakers deciding how we grow, source and experience food, from producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders rethinking what sustainability means on the plate.

Since 2022, Bahr and Allon have published 92 episodes, close to 58 hours, and now release a new one each week. Most run about 38 minutes, the shortest around 23 and the longest 52, leaving room for a proper conversation. Recent guests include pastry chef Anna Polyviou, Sharon Winsor, Mike Bennie, Simon Sandall and Pepe Saya. You'll find it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Recent Episodes

01Anna Polyviou: The World Champion Pastry Chef on Creating a Mess08 Jul 202638 min
02Three Passports, One Mission: Chef Remy Davis on Cooking with Fire & Chasing the World's Best Fish24 Jun 202629 min
03Roots Run Deep: Sue Heward and Frank Heward on 105 Years, Figs, Family and the Future of Farming17 Jun 202637 min
04Sharon Winsor: Protecting Indigenous Food Culture, One Ingredient at a Time10 Jun 202649 min
05Mike Bennie: The Future of Australian Drinks, Wine Trends & What Every Australian Should Be Drinking03 Jun 202643 min
06From Bondi to Berry: Chef Alex Prichard’s Next Chapter with Sara Dining & Garden27 May 202640 min
07From Christchurch to Australia: Chef Amber Doig on New York Humility, and Mexican Food Done Right20 May 202638 min
08Salt, Chemo, and Carbonara: Naomi Lowry on Cooking Through the Unimaginable13 May 202642 min
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Filmed at WiseCast Studios

Episodes of Straight To The Source have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, in the heart of Sydney. Two studios, five sets, engineered sound and broadcast-grade cameras, with a production team that handles everything from record to release.

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What is Straight To The Source about?
Straight To The Source sits at the intersection of leadership and the future of food. Each episode connects listeners directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source and experience food, from producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate. It spans food, business and entrepreneurship, with an insider's view of the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.
Who hosts Straight To The Source?
The show is hosted by Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, two of Australia's most respected food industry voices. Between them they have decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room and boardroom, working as chef, restaurateur, consultants and educators. That background gives their conversations an insider's lens rather than an outsider looking in.
Where is Straight To The Source recorded?
Episodes of the show have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, in Sydney. The facility has two studios and five sets, with an in-house production team handling the technical side so the hosts can focus on the conversation.
Where can I listen to Straight To The Source?
You can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The show also has an official website if you prefer to browse episodes there.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes have been landing weekly of late. The show has been running since 2022, with the first episode published in February of that year, so it has kept a steady presence for several years now.
How long is a typical episode?
Episodes average around 38 minutes, which suits a decent commute or a long walk. They range from about 23 minutes at the shorter end up to 52 minutes when a conversation has more ground to cover.
How many episodes are there to catch up on?
There are 92 published episodes, adding up to roughly 58 hours of listening. That is a substantial back catalogue for anyone wanting to work through the archive from the February 2022 debut onwards.
Who are some of the guests that have appeared on the show?
Recent episodes have featured world champion pastry chef Anna Polyviou, Sharon Winsor on protecting Indigenous food culture, and Mike Bennie on the future of Australian drinks and wine trends. Other recent guests include Simon Sandall, Pepe Saya, and chef Alex Prichard discussing his next chapter with Sara Dining.

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