Synonymous with the long running and hugely popular ABC television series Spicks and Specks, Alan Brough makes his podcast debut with us. Of all the podcasts in all the world, he chose Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson to be his foray into the podcast world. What could possibly go wrong? Actually nothing, as Alan is a most entertaining guest and takes us through some very funny recollections from Spicks and Specks, including day one at Ripponlea.

There's also some not so fond memories of the 'food' from his boarding school days, a beautiful dinner party guest list and a litany of embarrassing television moments. 

Then it's hands on buzzers for the Food Poll. Are you going Weet Bix or Nutra Grain in this breakfast cereal bunfight?   

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Producer - Steve Visscher

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Synonymous with the long running and hugely popular ABC television series Spicks and Specks, Alan Brough makes his podcast debut with us. Of all the podcasts in all the world, he chose Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson to be his foray into the podcast world. What could possibly go wrong? Actually nothing, as Alan is a most entertaining guest and takes us through some very funny recollections from Spicks and Specks, including day one at Ripponlea.
There's also some not so fond memories of the 'food' from his boarding school days, a beautiful dinner party guest list and a litany of embarrassing television moments.&nbsp;
Then it's hands on buzzers for the Food Poll. Are you going Weet Bix or Nutra Grain in this breakfast cereal bunfight?&nbsp; &nbsp;
Presented by Sarah Patterson &amp; Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
Catch us also on:
Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Producer - Steve Visscher
&nbsp;&copy; 2026 Howdy Partners Media

On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell. 

On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell.&nbsp;

Food Bytes  with Sarah Patterson

Food is such a part of life. On the Food Bytes podcast, Sarah Patterson chats to the stars of TV, entertainment and sport about their love of food. Add a pinch of fun, a dollop of life experiences and you have Food Bytes.

Food is such a part of life. On the Food Bytes podcast, Sarah Patterson chats to the stars of TV, entertainment and sport about their love of food. Add a pinch of fun, a dollop of life experiences and you have Food Bytes.

Alan Brough

He is one of Australia's best-loved performers, and whether he is singing, dancing, hosting, acting or plumbing, Shane Jacobson is a rare talent and always has plenty on his plate. Which begs the question: Why would he buy a pub in regional Victoria? Well, he did, and the new owner of the Dederang Hotel in the Kiewa Valley joins us (after an eight year break) to share the story of 'Oops I bought a Pub,' his latest television and entrepreneurial adventure. In true Shane style, it is a hell of a good yarn. 

No hefty power or gas bills were harmed in the making of the Food Poll again this week as yet another uncooked delicacy is put to the test: Steak tartare ... are you for or against?     

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for

Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

He is one of Australia's best-loved performers, and whether he is singing, dancing, hosting, acting or plumbing, Shane Jacobson is a rare talent and always has plenty on his plate. Which begs the question: Why would he buy a pub in regional Victoria? Well, he did, and the new owner of the Dederang Hotel in the Kiewa Valley joins us (after an eight year break) to share the story of 'Oops I bought a Pub,' his latest television and entrepreneurial adventure. In true Shane style, it is a hell of a good yarn.&nbsp;
No hefty power or gas bills were harmed in the making of the Food Poll again this week as yet another uncooked delicacy is put to the test: Steak tartare ... are you for or against?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Presented by Sarah Patterson &amp; Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
Catch us also on:
Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

Shane Jacobson 

At Food Bytes we don't stocktake, we take stock of the wonderful array of guests we have had on the show since the start of 2026. Sir Ian "Beefy' Baron Botham kicked off the year in style and he is a fitting opener for this EOFBY Special - End of Financial Food Bytes Year. Get it!? 

Whilst 'goddess' is not a royal proclamation, there is no doubt it sits perfectly well with Effie, who regaled us with hilarious anecdotes of the changes happening in her life in a most revealing chat.

Finally, an icon of Australian televison jourrnalism - Steve Liebmann, the original Today Show host. A man who has seen and been a part of some of the most important news events in modern history. 

What an episode.  A knight, a goddess and an icon. All that is missing is something to eat. How about raw fish? The Food Poll delivers ,with your yay or nay vote for sashimi.   

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for

Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

At Food Bytes we don't stocktake, we take stock of the wonderful array of guests we have had on the show since the start of 2026. Sir Ian "Beefy' Baron Botham kicked off the year in style and he is a fitting opener for this EOFBY Special - End of Financial Food Bytes Year. Get it!?&nbsp;
Whilst 'goddess' is not a royal proclamation, there is no doubt it sits perfectly well with Effie, who regaled us with hilarious anecdotes of the changes happening in her life in a most revealing chat.
Finally, an icon of Australian televison jourrnalism - Steve Liebmann, the original Today Show host. A man who has seen and been a part of some of the most important news events in modern history.&nbsp;
What an episode.&nbsp; A knight, a goddess and an icon. All that is missing is something to eat. How about raw fish? The Food Poll delivers ,with your yay or nay vote for sashimi.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Presented by Sarah Patterson &amp; Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
Catch us also on:
Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

EOFBY Special

Series 3 of Stuff the British Stole is about to hit our screens and its creator Marc Fennell - host of the television show, the podcast and author of the book - is our guest this week.

Marc travels the globe in search of the these amazing stories and he shares some of his fascinating discoveries - especially about tea drinking - in between chatting about slow cooked lamb shoulder, the importance of rice cookers and what people yell at him in the street.       

Kevin is excited that his favourite biscuit, the Mint Slice, is front and centre in the Food Poll this week. His thousand How To Vote Cards are coming but alas,voting has closed. Will it be a yay or a nay?     

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for

Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

Series 3 of Stuff the British Stole is about to hit our screens and its creator Marc Fennell - host of the television show, the podcast and author of the book - is our guest this week.
Marc travels the globe in search of the these amazing stories and he shares some of his fascinating discoveries - especially about tea drinking - in between chatting about slow cooked lamb shoulder, the importance of rice cookers and what people yell at him in the street.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Kevin is excited that his favourite biscuit, the Mint Slice, is front and centre in the Food Poll this week. His thousand How To Vote Cards are coming but alas,voting has closed. Will it be a yay or a nay?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Presented by Sarah Patterson &amp; Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
Catch us also on:
Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

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