For The Culture

SBS Audio
  • 4.9 (57)
  • FOOD
  • WEEKLY SERIES

For the Culture is a podcast about how food shapes us - and how we shape food. Hosted by food writer Jess Ho, this six-part series explores how migration, memory, and the politics of the plate invite us to rethink what “Australian food” really is. Each episode questions the myth of authenticity and other fictions we feast on. Part cultural critique, part history lesson, and part food tour, the series brings together voices challenging how we see and taste food - asking how they’re doing it "For the Culture."

  1. EPISODE 1

    Bad Taste: Spam: yuck or yum?

    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.

    30 min

  2. EPISODE 2

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

    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.

    35 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Bad Taste: That fabulous funk: The story of Kimchi

    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?

    30 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Bad Taste: What is East African lasagne?

    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.

    21 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Bad Taste: How much should bánh mì cost?

    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?

    22 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Bad Taste - Instant noodles: junk food or delicacy?

    Instant noodles are notoriously easy on the wallet and simple to prepare. But why is this affordable staple turning into a luxury item?

    25 min
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For the Culture is a podcast about how food shapes us - and how we shape food. Hosted by food writer Jess Ho, this six-part series explores how migration, memory, and the politics of the plate invite us to rethink what “Australian food” really is. Each episode questions the myth of authenticity and other fictions we feast on. Part cultural critique, part history lesson, and part food tour, the series brings together voices challenging how we see and taste food - asking how they’re doing it "For the Culture."

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  • Channel
    SBS Audio
  • Creator
    SBS
  • Episodes
    7
  • Seasons
    1
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Special Broadcasting Services
  • Show Website
    For The Culture

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