Beyond The Counter Podcast (archive)
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Episodes
12 episodes
Michael 'Doc' Weldon | Food for Thought podcast Episode 12
Michael ‘Doc’ Weldon is a food celebrity originally from South Australia. First appearing on the Masterchef series in 2011, Michael is now a regular food host on the long-running, household renowned ‘Sunrise’ morning TV show. Doc also hosts his...
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Episode 12
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1:22:10
Simon Anderson | Food for Thought podcast | Episode 11
After an illustrious career spanning both the advertising and hospitality industries, Simon Anderson sits down with me&u to discuss all things Black Sabbath, food halls and advertising, as well as his latest venture - founding hospitality v...
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Episode 11
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24:43
Dan Leuzzi & Tom Giurioli | Founders, Freddy's & Tommy's Booze
Meet the dynamic duo winning over the hearts and stomachs of Melbourne – Dan Leuzzi and Tom Giurioli. Co-founders of Freddy's, the self-described "friendly neighbourhood pizzeria" and Tommy's Booze, giving their take on Limoncello and surroundi...
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Episode 10
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44:09
Jas & Shy | Founders & Designers, After Hours
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative minds behind After Hours, a design studio that sets the stage for unforgettable experiences in the food and beverage industry. Meet Jas and Shy, the dynamic duo behind After Hour...
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Episode 9
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37:23
Mark Limacher | Chef & Co-owner, Ortega Fish Shack
Join us as we explore the culinary realm of Chef Mark Limacher and the renowned Ortega Fish Shack in Wellington, New Zealand. With a focus on fresh seafood and a casual dining atmosphere, Ortega Fish Shack has become a go-to spot for seafood en...
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Episode 8
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31:24
Pete Gillespie | Co-founder, Garage Project
Pete Gillespie is the brains and brewer behind one of the world’s great independent beer brands. In 2011 Pete, brother Ian and their mate Jos Ruffell started brewing beer out of a run down auto workshop in Wellington, New Zealand, b...
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Episode 7
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31:44
Daragh Kan | Fancy Hank’s, 100 Burgers Group, Mr Yum
In 2007 Darah opened his first pub, the Mercat Cross in Melbourne’s CBD, and has since created a growing empire that includes some of Melbourne’s most loved bars and restaurants, including Fancy Hank’s, Welcome to Thornbury, Natural History and...
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Episode 6
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26:44
Ann Elliott | Founder Ann Elliott Hospitality
Ann is a hospitality strategist with extensive sales, marketing and operational experience working with and for such brands as Pizza Hut, Beefeater and Whitbread, where she was responsible for 280 pubs across the UK.With more than 30...
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Episode 5
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32:19
Nick Stone pt. 2 | CEO and founder, Bluestone Lane
We continue the conversation with Nick Stone, founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane. Nick took Melbourne’s famed coffee culture and brought it to the US a decade ago and now flat whites and avocado smash are served at more than 60 Bluestone Lane ca...
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Episode 4
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30:44
Nick Stone Pt. 1 | CEO and founder, Bluestone Lane
Nick is the CEO and founder of Bluestone Lane - an Australian-influenced hospitality brand based in New York. Nick took Melbourne’s famed coffee culture - and while he didn’t quite bottle it - he brought it to the US and ...
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Episode 3
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28:43
Natalie Paull | Founder and head baker, Beatrix Bakes
Nat is the owner-baker of Beatrix Bakes, one of Melbourne’s most-loved bakeries. When it opened in 2011 Nat quickly found fans and fame for her take on traditional country bakery treats and today has transformed the bakery into an online store ...
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Episode 2
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25:37
Calvin McDonald | Head of Australian operations, Brewdog
Calvin is head of Australian operations for Brewdog - a Scottish craft beer company that over the past 15 years has expanded across the UK, EU, US and now Australia.Calvin has pulled off the incredible feat of opening three new venues o...
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Episode 1
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