The Heart Media Podcast
Episodes
Mark Hannel | HMPE36
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For Mark Hannell, it didn’t start with a romantic story surrounded by generations of food. It was him and a mate, cooking curry for friends, figurin...
Lyndon Kubis | HMPE35
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hard truth: money is the oxygen of business.When the oxygen drops, businesses don’t operate the same. They make trade offs. They cut where they ...
Raymond Tan | HMPE34
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If loving what you do was a person, it would be Raymond.With two bakeries under his belt and complete creative freedom in the kitchen, Raymond Tan has...
Natalie and Gemma | HMP E32
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you shop local? 🥕🌽 This very special episode with Natalie from Queen's Harvest & Gemma from Food For Everyone might make y...
Julia Sansone | HMPE33
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Julia Sansone, the creative force behind Sansberry and Mince Mag might make you want to look at your city a little differently. We ...
Sophie McGrath | HMPE 31
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Sophie McGrath of Sophie McGrath PR as she opens up about building a career in public relations, navigating pressure...
Nat Thaipun – 2024 MasterChef Australia Winner | HMPE30
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Nat Thaipun as she opens up about the moment MasterChef shifted everything for her , and how one show became the spa...
Weave Agency | HMPE29
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Weave, the creative company built on passion, transparency, and a determination that would not let t...
Dylan Walsh | Garden State Journal | HMPE28
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up with Dylan Walsh — the young filmmaker behind Garden State Journal, the media project that’s turning Melbourne’s ev...
Taf Chiwanza | Secondz | HMPE27
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself trusting a friend’s food recommendation more than a review site? In this chat we sit down with Taf Chiwanza, co-founder of the re...
Joe Jones | HMPE26
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been to Mecca’s new Bourke Street store, you might’ve stumbled across the hidden bar run by Joe Jones, serving drinks as he continues ...
Robbie Oijvall | Arcade Agency, Light Years | HMPE25
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Robbie Oijvall, hailing from a small town in Sweden to culinary creative at the helm of Light Years and the Arcade A...
Emily Gurr | Beverly Rooftop | HMPE24
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Gurr, Creative Director of Beverly Rooftop in Melbourne. Her background spans architecture, fashion, ethic...
Mikey Gayed | Good Ideas Studio, Mikey Talk | HMPE23
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Mikey Gayed, the founder of Good Ideas Studio, and host of the Mikey Talk podcast.Mikey opens up about swapping his corp...
John Rivera | Askal, Inuman, Kariton Sorbetes | HMPE22
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hang out with John Rivera, the culinary force behind three of some of Melbourne’s most exciting Filipino venues.We trace John’...
Anthony Randello-Jahn | Donut Daddy, Levain Doughnuts | HMPE21
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a spicy and sweet deep dive with Anthony Randello‑Jahn, the charismatic creator famously known as The Donut Daddy. We're talking ...
Hugh Allen | Vue de Monde, Yiaga, Noma | HMPE20
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Allen, one of the most talented and humble chefs to come out of Australia’s fine dining scene. Hugh started w...
Kieran Spiteri | Yolk Group, Terror Twilight, HiFi, Convoy | HMPS1E19
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another episode of HMP with Kieran Spiteri, co-founder of Melbourne's Yolk Group. Known for beloved venues like Terror Twilight, Tink...
Julian Hills | Navi Restaurant | HMPS1E18
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we're joined by Julian Hills, the chef-owner of Navi, one of Melbourne's most acclaimed fine dining establishments.J...
Ben Shewry | Attica Melbourne | HMPS1E17
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited episode with Ben Shewry is final here. Hailing from New Zealand's North Taranaki region, Ben is the visionary chef and owner of ...
Zoe Birch | Greasy Zoes | HMPS1E16
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an intimate conversation with Zoe Birch, the talented chef and co-owner of Greasy Zoe's, the acclaimed eight-seat restaurant nestl...
Joanna Reymond | Reymond Communications | HMPS1E15
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this episode with Joanna Reymond, Founder and Director of Reymond Communications, a leading Australian lifestyle PR agency specialising in hos...
Pat Nourse | Creative Director of Melbourne Food and Wine | HMP S1E14
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a wildly entertaining chat with none other than Pat Nourse— the Creative Director of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Sure, he ...
Kyle Nicol | Lilac, Hazel & Mulberry Group | HMP S1E13
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back this week with our good friend Chef Kyle Nicol, the culinary talent behind Melbourne's Lilac Wine Bar and Hazel.Listen in on Kyle...
Pierre Khodja | HMP S1E12
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the culinary career of our good friend Pierre Khodja, the French-Algerian chef renowned for his innovative fusion of Mediterrane...
Stephen Nairn | Yugen Dining & Omnia Bristro | HMP S1E11
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a banger for our first episode of 2025. Join Ty and special guest host Ellie as we chat with Stephen Nairn, the brilliant Culinar...
A1 Bakery | Anthony, Daniel and Haikal | HMP S1E10
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this SPECIAL Christmas episode as we explore ALL things A1 Bakery with none other than Anthony, Daniel and Haikal. The A1 Brothers get a b...
Cameron Tay Yap | Young Chef of the Year 2024, Amaru, Attica | HMP S1E9
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At just 25, Cameron Tay-Yap has already carved out a remarkable career in fine dining as the head chef at Amaru, one of Melbourne's top hatted re...
Bernard Chu | Kōri Ice Cream | HMP S1E8
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we dive into the story of Bernard Chu, one of the creative forces behind Melbourne's Kōri Ice Cream. As a renowned p...
Episode #7 Luke Phillips | Founder of Into Carry & Into Coffee | Zero-Waste Cafe
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by none other than Luke Phillips, the founder of Into Carry and Into Coffee, a sustainable fashion brand and zero-waste cafe and funnil...
Charlie Lehmann | Ramblin Rascal Tavern | Double Deuce Lounge
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Lehmann is notorious for his outspoken personality on social media and in person he did not disappoint. As a university student, Charlie thoug...
Kay-Lene Tan (Omnia/Yugen, Masterchef and High School Bullies)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An exciting podcast with an exciting person, Kay-Lene Tan is every bit as charming, funny and bubbly as she appears in the media. It was such a good t...
Episode #4 Guy Grossi | Grossi Restaurants (Florentino, Grill etc.) + Awards from the Italian President
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A moving, insightful, fun and entertaining chat all rolled into one. Chatting to Guy was spectacular, he has so much to talk about, acquiring a great ...
Episode #3 Lachlan (Lachie) Keef-Jackson | The Atlantic
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was by far one of the most interesting episodes we shot, Lachie's story is truly remarkable, full of emotion, challenges and inspiration a t...
Episode #2 Victor Liong | Lee Ho Fook & Collabs with Kanye West
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Liong is a Melbourne hospitality icon, he is the owner and creator of the incredible Lee Ho Fook restaurant (Awarded two chef's hats in 20...
Episode #1 Blayne & Chayse (Chugga) Bertoncello | O.MY Restaurant (Restaurant Of The Year 2024 & Sommelier Of The Year 2023)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have never heard people speak with passion like this, the two brothers Blayne & Chayse Bertoncello from the famous O.MY Restaurant have an inc...