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Blasstal #1: Moots

Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin (UK 2022)

Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin (UK 2022)

38 min Episode 1 of 3

In episode 1 of Blasstal, Katie introduces Lucy to the vegetable at the heart of Hop-tu-Naa traditions of the Isle of Man. They explore the island's folklore with poet and folklore expert Annie Kissack, attend a Hop-tu-Naa celebration at Cregneash, carve their own moots, and finally head out Hop-tu-Naa-ing around Peel. Everything you never knew about Moots or turnips and the traditions connected to this underrated root vegetable.

Hosted and produced by Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin

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Bitter/Sweet Natasha’s Sunday Dinners

Natasha Miller (UK 2023)

Natasha Miller (UK 2023)

11 min

Bitter/Sweet, is a podcast that explores the relationship between food and our deepest memories. In each episode guests share a profound moment in their lives, involving an evocative meal and share why it was so meaningful for them.

Sunday dinners have taken on a new meaning for Natasha Miller, the host of Bitter/Sweet. In this episode we learn why that is and what inspired Natasha to explore the relationship between food and memories. And, why loss has given her quest new purpose.

Hosted and produced by Natasha Miller

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Bad Taste: Will native grains be key to saving Australia’s water?

Jess Ho for SBS (AUS 2022)

Jess Ho for SBS (AUS 2022)

35min Episode 2 of 3

Farmers have grown grain in Australia on a commercial scale for years, but none of it is indigenous to our country. We talk to industry experts Bruce Pascoe and Jacob Birch about the potential of native grain crops and the impact they can have on Australia.

Host and producer: Jess Ho
Executive producer: Michelle Macklem
Series producer: Bethany Atkinson-Quinton
Sound designer: Nicole Pingon

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