Dish Island

Ben Lee

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:03 GMT

A musical legend joins us on the island this week: Ben Lee is here! He discusses the ins and outs of working with the one you love, learning how to be a creative in 2022, and how he feels about Paul stealing one of his albums.

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Ione Skye

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:08:13 GMT

The truly iconic Ione Skye is here. An actor with a ridiculously adventurous career, Ione discusses her love of the ploughman's platter, her role in the new series La Brea, cooking during lockdown, and being married to Ben Lee!

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A Pause Between Courses

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:39:20 GMT

Tegan and Paul will return next week with a brand new episode of Dish Island!

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James Sherry (is A*mazing)

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:00:35 GMT

Host of iconic Aussie quiz show A*mazing, James Sherry, is here! He spills the secrets of the maze, reveals what it's like to work in kids TV, and serces up a truly uncomplicated desert island dish.

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Rowdie Walden

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:00:18 GMT

There's no TV on Dish Island, so it's possible today's guest - Rowdie Walden, host of the Kath & Kim retrospective podcast, Look at Moi - will really struggle surviving here without a DVD player in sight. We do, thankfully, have dippity-bix.

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Greg Davies

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:11:24 GMT

The Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, is here! He talks about his new series, The Cleaner, but he also discusses family, pub food, and the most unpretentious desert island dish yet.

Aussies can stream The Cleaner exclusively on BritBox!

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Sam Mac

Tue, 31 May 2022 21:14:03 GMT

The accidental weatherman himself, Sam Mac, has landed on the island! He's here to talk taking advantage of a buffet, pilfering free food on set, and he also serves up a truly comforting desert island dish.

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Adam McKenzie

Tue, 24 May 2022 20:00:44 GMT

Comedian Adam McKenzie is here! He's one half of the critically acclaimed comedy group Watson, and he's also the single fussiest easter we know. How will he fare on the island? Time to find out!

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Gary Mehigan

Tue, 17 May 2022 20:00:04 GMT

You may know him from his time judging on MasterChef Australia, or from his iconic cookbooks. But now, he'll be known as the beloved chef who came to Dish Island... and never left! Gary talks about his new book, Good Food Every Day, and brings a truly unique desert island dish to spice up life on the island.

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Ed Halmagyi returns!

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:00:19 GMT

You may know him from Better Homes and Gardens... or you may know him as having already been trapped on Dish Island! Ed Halmagyi is back, and this time, he's discussing the secret to running a kitchen, the perils of anger, and how to cook a fish in a volcano.

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Meshel Laurie

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:00:15 GMT

Host of Australian True Crime, Meshel Laurie, has sauntered her way onto the island! She talks everything from bodies to Buddhism, and brings along a truly meditative desert island dish.

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Megan Waters

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:00:31 GMT

Megan Waters is the co-host of NITV's hit AFL program, Yokayi Footy, and a fitness and nutrition professional. She's also trapped on Dish Island FOREVER! Thankfully, she's brought a crowd-pleasing Desert Island Dish direct from the NT. Can you guess what it might be?

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Matty J

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:00:12 GMT

He's survived the trials and tribulations of being The Bachelor, and he's survived Dancing with the Stars. Can he survive Dish Island? ...The sound of approaching wolves says no! Matty talks the ins and outs of fatherhood, and brings an absolute workhorse desert island dish to the table.

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The Easter Special - with Jessica Tivendale

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:00:49 GMT

Want to take your chocolate game to a whole new level this Easter? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in as renowned chocolate sommelier, Jessica Tivendale, reveals who and where to buy from this year, for a truly egg-ceptional chocolate experience!

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Ke Huy Quan

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:05:18 GMT

Star of the superb Everything, Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, is now trapped on Dish Island! You may remember Ke from Temple of Doom and The Goonies, but today we talk to him about his incredible and varied career.

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Tania Doko

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:00:34 GMT

You might know her as vocalist of Bachelor Girl, or you might have danced the night away to any number of the hits she's written for a litany of incredible artists. But regardless of where she's been and what she's done, the wonderful Tania Doko is now trapped here on our island! Can she sing her way to safety? Of course not! That's not how the human voice works!

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Osher Günsberg

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:34:45 GMT

I'm so sorry, Osher. But you didn't receive a way off this island. Nor will you! Ever! That's right - this week's guest is none other than beloved author, broadcaster and host of Australia's The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Osher Günsberg!

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Ella Hooper

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:00:01 GMT

The first stowaway for season two is here! Australian rock icon, presenter and spicy food-lover Ella Hooper has landed. Can she find her way off the island? Of course not! Nobody does!

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Welcome to Season Two!

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:45:50 GMT

It's time for a brand new season of Dish Island! Tegan and Paul serve up a taste of what's to come, and discuss a looming culinary dilemma lurking just over their horizon.

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Sammy J

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:49:09 GMT

Award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster Sammy J has been delighting Melbournians as the host of ABC's Breakfast – and now he's on Dish Island to delight you with a ripper of a Desert Island Christmas Dish and plenty of laughs!

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Pip Drysdale

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:00:03 GMT

Pip Drysdale is the author of The Strangers We Know, The Paris Affair and The Sunday Girl. She's a literary powerhouse, true, but her bold choice of desert island Christmas dish is what will really blow you away.

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Ed Halmagyi

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:00:06 GMT

Better Homes and Gardens' Ed Halmagyi is a renowned chef, author, photographer and radio host. His latest cookbook, Seasonal Kitchen, is out now, and he's here on Dish Island to explain how Jewish food outdoes Christmas food any day of the week. And dammit... he might be right.

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Alisha Aitken-Radburn

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:00:15 GMT

Podcaster, influencer, television personality, former political staffer and current communications consultant Alisha Aitken-Radburn is here! She survived Bachelor in Paradise... can she survive Dish Island?!

...Yes, obviously,. We're very nice.

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Emmylou MacCarthy

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:00:59 GMT

Television presenter, writer, fashion icon and social media powerhouse Emmylou MacCarthy has built an empire on giving women and men the confidence to do, and try new things. She's here to talk about how you can keep Christmas simple... but still extremely Christmassy.

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Steven 'Bajo' O'Donnell

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:46 GMT

Co-host of ABCs iconic gaming show Good Game for many years, he’s since gone on to become a prolific twitch streamer. But what does this truly odd man think of Christmas? Time to find out!

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Violeta M. Bagia

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Violeta M. Bagia is a chart-topping fantasy author, an accomplished home baker – AND (as of very recently) a brand new Mum. Her Hart of Darkness Series has a dedicated cult following around the globe, and she's here to talk about her unique take on Christmas!

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DJ Be Kind To Other People

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:00:31 GMT

A mainstay on Melbourne’s electronic music scene and the host of beloved dance music show Coburg Up Late, Callum Padgum, aka, DJ Be Kind to Other People is a man who knows how to party. He and Paul also have some words about the nature of gift-giving!

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Cal Wilson

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:00:02 GMT

Cal Wilson is one of Australia and New Zealand's most-loved comedians. You might have seen her on Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention, Who’s Line is it Anyway, or The Project, but she's also the VIP of DIY! Prepare for a Christmas Crafternoon.

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The Bodzilla

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:00:36 GMT

April Hélène-Horton, aka The Bodzilla, is on a mission to help you love yourself more. A writer, public speaker, model, and host of The Bodcast, she's come to Dish Island to help you navigate the pressures and body-focussed-B.S that often go hand in hand with Christmas.

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Darren Purchese

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:00:17 GMT

We're celebrating Christmas early with the Santa of sweets – Darren Purchese! The owner and creator of Melbourne’s iconic B&P Sweet Studio, Darren is a favourite on @Masterchef, and one of the most respected chefs working in Australia today. He also happens to be a HUGE Doctor Who fan (Hello #DrWhoDay)

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Dilruk Jayasinha

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:02:44 GMT

From the semi-finals of Celebrity Masterchef to Dish Island – it's Logie award winning comedian Dilruk Jayasinha!

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Jimmy and Maddy

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Jimmy and Maddy, fan favourites from season one of Lego Masters, have arrived on the island! They talk food, relationships, and the terrible secret hiding in the build room on Lego Masters.

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Luke McGregor

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:00:33 GMT

Star of ABC's Rosehaven and mortal enemy of Celia Pacquola, Luke Mcgregor, is here! We talk joyless nutrient paste, quaffing vinegar by accident, and why salad rolls are stupid.

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Em Rusciano

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:01:48 GMT

Em Rusciano is on the island! We talk to her about what it's like to find out you're neuro-diverse, her love of Ship to Shore, and her lifelong love affair with the unpretentious Aussie culinary favourite!

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Tim Batt

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Stranding Tim Batt, comedian, podcaster and co-host of The Worst Idea of All Time on Dish Island might be the BEST idea of all time! We ambush Tim with a challenge - can he prepare a ten course Michelin star degustation menu on the fly?

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Dami Im

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Music superstar Dami Im is currently kicking butt on Celebrity Masterchef, so we asked her if she’d like to come and talk food with us on Dish Island. Spoiler alert: she said yes!

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Jarryd Madden

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed ballet dancer Jarryd Madden is here! Senior Artist with the Australian Ballet, winner of the 2019 Green Room award and the 2016 Telstra People's Choice award, Jarryd is going to try and use his dance skills to survive Dish Island. Will it work? Of couse not! But bless him for giving it a go.

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Adam Liaw

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Adam Liaw, the Obi Wan Kenobi of the food world, is here! The prolific culinary genius, TV host and author sits down to talk about his incredible career, and in a Dish Island first... brings the same dish as someone else on the island! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

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Dianne McGrath

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week, we talk with Mars One candidate and food sustainability warrior Dianne McGrath about her potential one-way mission to the red planet, Australia's battle against food wastage, and the miracle that is astronaut ice-cream!

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Darren Hayes - Part Two

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Part two of our talk with the incredible Darren Hayes!

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Darren Hayes - Part One

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Part one of our epic two-part Darren Hayes special.

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Julia Zemiro

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:00:00 GMT

She rocks our world as host of Rockwiz, and for years brought the spectacle of Eurovision to Australia. That’s right! The incredible, inedible Julia Zemiro has home delivered herself onto our death trap of an island!

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Merrick Watts

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Merrick Watts is a man of extremes. Last year, he fought his way through weeks of grueling military training to successfully complete SAS Australia. Now, he's back “In the wine of fire”, pairing wine with delectable BBQ creations. Will he survive Dish island? Our lawyers advise us to say yes!

But probs not.

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John Verhoeven

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Ex-cop, ex-firefighter and ex-funeral home director, John Verhoeven, has had many adventures. He's the subject of two books, an acclaimed true crime podcast... but now, he's stranded on our island. Let's see him try and talk his way out of this one!

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Lucas Miller

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:00:00 GMT

From season one of the survival reality show, ALONE, comes the wonderful Lucas Miller! Finally, someone who might actually have what it takes to survive on this god-forsaken island. Get ready for a profound, life affirming chat with a truly unique human being.

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Celia Pacquola

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by the incredible Celia Pacquola! She spills some delicious behind the scenes tidbits about the final season of Rosehaven, her love of country bakery salad rolls, and long distance relationships during lockdown!

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Melissa Leong

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The absolutely incredible Melissa Leong joins us on the island this week! She chats with us about her second superb season as a judge on Masterchef, and whether or not she’d eat the deadly pufferfish in some sketchy back-alley kitchen (spoiler alert: of course she would). Plus, the one dish she knows would get her onto Masterchef.

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Sian Redgrave

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Winner of the Great Australian Bake Off, food stylist and inventor of recipes, Sian Redgrave joins us to talk the pressures of the food industry, and deliver some must-listen life advice. PS: her desert island dish leaves Paul gobsmacked!

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Maxi Shield

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Maxi Shield, fan favourite from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, joins us on the island! We talk body image, the eggy perils of on-set catering, and the single most delicious (and lethal) jaffle recipe ever.

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Lola Berry

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week, Australia’s favourite nutritionist and crystal-loving hippie Lola Berry joins us on the island! We delve into her fascinating career, as she shares the pressures that come with being one of the most recognized faces in the world of healthy eating! Also: we reveal the dreadful origins of SUCK CHIP.

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Sami Shah

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Comedian, author and broadcaster Sami Shah washes up on Dish Island! Sami brings with him juicy stories about late night stand-up grub, the secrets of home cooking in Pakistan, and his mother's famous recipe for Dal! Also, Sami is now trapped here forever. Try writing jokes about THAT, funnyman!

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Georgia Love

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Trapped on a mysterious island, Tegan and Paul are visited by their first guest! Ex-Bachelorette, roving reporter, podcaster and maker of fantastic pajamas, it's the incredible Georgia Love!

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Coming soon: DISH!

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:32:35 GMT

Each week, hosts Tegan Higginbotham and Paul Verhoeven welcome a special guest to their mysterious island to talk about their love of food. The catch? THEY CAN NEVER LEAVE. It's time to take a hilarious, strange, and occasionally profound journey into everything culinary. Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts!

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