Episodes

  • Bad Taste: A podcast about who we are through the foods we eat

    Bad Taste: A podcast about who we are through the foods we eat
    May 11 2022
    Who gets to decide what good and bad food is? Join food writer Jess Ho as they investigate foods like spam, native grains and bánh mì in this new SBS podcast.
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    4 mins
  • Spam: yuck or yum?

    Spam: yuck or yum?
    May 17 2022
    People either love or hate Spam, but its popularity is undeniable. Find out why it is in such high demand in this episode of Bad Taste.
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    30 mins
  • Will native grains be key to saving Australia’s water?

    Will native grains be key to saving Australia’s water?
    May 24 2022
    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.
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    35 mins
  • That fabulous funk: The story of Kimchi

    That fabulous funk: The story of Kimchi
    May 31 2022
    Fermented food is a growing industry thanks to wellness warriors and celebrity chefs, but is what you’re eating actually anything like the real thing?
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    30 mins
  • Bad Taste: What is East African lasagne?

    Bad Taste: What is East African lasagne?
    Jun 7 2022
    When we think of colonisation and its impact on cuisine, Italy invading Africa probably doesn’t come to mind first. In this episode of Bad Taste we unpack the messy history of a dish that's much-loved by the East African diaspora.
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    21 mins
  • How much should bánh mì cost?

    How much should bánh mì cost?
    Jun 14 2022
    Everyone loves bánh mì because they’re cheap and satisfying, but have you ever thought about what the human cost is in keeping the price so low?
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    22 mins
  • Instant noodles: junk food or delicacy?

    Instant noodles: junk food or delicacy?
    Jun 21 2022
    Instant noodles are notoriously easy on the wallet and simple to prepare. But why is this affordable staple turning into a luxury item?
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    25 mins
  • Introducing For The Culture with Jess Ho

    Introducing For The Culture with Jess Ho
    Mar 12 2026
    What does 'Australian food' really mean - and who gets to define it? For the Culture host and foof writer Jess Ho introduces this six-part podcast series exploring migration, memory, and the stories behind what we eat.
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    3 mins