Melinda Schneider is one classy performer and her legion of fans has been waiting a decade for an album of original songs by Australia's country music queen. TENDER will not disappoint. The multi-Golden Guitar winner joins us to talk about her new songs and tour, her famous yodelling mum, her equally famous rock star husband, how she measures up in the kitchen and what curtailed a promising acting career.

This week's Food Poll is a no-brainer ... or is it a yes brainer? Are you a yay or a nay for that offal delicacy crumbed brains?

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The title of Andrew Daddo's latest book could well describe the man himself. The book is called Bitza. Andrew's done bitza television, radio, films, theatre, podcasting and writing in a successful media and showbiz career spanning decades.

Andrew shares his experiences growing up a Daddo, finding his path in the media jungle, discovering joy through writing and an unending passion for golf. It's a fun chat that has bitza everything.

The Food Poll is a four-way feast of classic entree choices. What would be your selection - garlic bread, arancini balls, natural oysters or prawn cocktail?

The first two books of Andrew's Bitza series are available now, published by Penguin Random House.

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It is our pleasure and privilege to have one of the greatest cricketers of all time on the first proper episode for 2026, and 'proper' is the correct term, as our guest is Lord Ian Botham of Ravensworth in the County of North Yorkshire, OBE. But he happily answers to 'Beefy.'

A passionate winemaker, we discover more about his range of Sir Ian Botham Wines and how hands-on he is in every facet of the business.

Naturally, cricket did come up and Beefy shared some strong opinions about the game and the modern players, as well as a scary encounter with our own Mervyn Gregory Hughes in the NT. That isn't the most frightening revelation, though, as his Lordship details his love affair with the Collingwood Football Club.

It's a pub grub Food Poll to kick off 2026. What is your favourite pub meal ... steak, burger parma or fish and chips?

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As we sharpen our Ginsus in preparation for a slashing start to the new year, here we take a brief moment to reflect on some of the incredible people who joined us in 2025.

International television icon Alison Arngrim shared stories of the role that changed her life - playing Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. She also served us up a very special scrambled egg tip.

Steph de Sousa told us about her MasterChef experiences and how keeping the kitchen as a happy, simple and fun place isn't that hard. What a revelation she was.

Despite not getting the accolades he thinks he deserves for his kitchen prowess, former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell regailed us with his thoughts on the mighty Brussels sprout and what might have been in his sucessful acting career.

And the final words for 2025 involve Sooshi Mango, meat pies, tinned spaghetti and Hawaiian pizza. What could go wrong?

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As the curtain closes on 2025, a chance to revisit some of the fabulous people we have had on the show this year - and it's a goody bag of guests to delight.

International celeb chef Curtis Stone fondly remembers his early days in the kitchen and its special family connection. Dr.Joanna McMillan blue ticked all the great guest boxes, bonding with Sarah over a can of mackerel and talking protein and questionable food diaries. The irrepressible Craig Bennett shared some hilarious moments from his adventures as a globetrotting entertainment reporter.

Dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops in with a surprising kitchen tip - and don't miss multi-media star Virginia Trioli's coffee confession.

The Food Poll will return in 2026 and your suggestions are welcome via our social media platforms. Happy New Year. Have fun and stay safe.

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If, like us, you are about to Ho Ho Ho into a food-filled Christmas, have we got some helpful hints to share thanks to our guest this week, Brendan Pang.

You will remember Brendan from his MasterChef days and as well as sharing some memories from that life-changing experience, he gives us the rundown on having a prawn-filled Christmas feast. Everything from buying and peeling (including the dreaded the poop chute) to some beautiful dishes to prepare for the family. Brendan also gives us some very handy and timely rice cooking tips.

The Food Poll is another festive-inspired sweet treat showdown. Are you going shortbread or gingerbread?

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Justine Schofield is one of those people who has the rare gift of being able to light up a room with her presence, so it is little wonder she has gone from MasterChef contestant to being one of the most popular presenters on television.

Justine returns to Food Bytes with stories from her latest television adventure, taking in the sights, lights and culinary delights of Hong Kong. And the delights are many, from jet fuelled street food and cocktails 108 floors up to a sweet treat called a pineapple bun that contains no actual pineapple. Justine also shares her Christmas plans and has a tip to help get you through the big day.

The Food Poll is unashamedly festive and sweet. Don't count the calories, vote with your drooling tastebuds for either Chocolate Ripple cake or trifle.

Justine's latest show Hong Kong Gourmet is streaming on SBS on Demand.

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John Silvester is an award-winning journalist, author and multi media presenter who has brought the biggest crime stories of our generation to readers, viewers and listeners across the country, and continues to do so.

The latest is the case that catapulted the regional Victorian town of Korumburra onto the world stage. Here, John offers his insight into The Death Cap Murders on Stan, a three part expose into the criminal case against Erin Patterson. A murder trial that transfixed, shocked and captivated attention around the globe. As well as the inside story on the Death Cap trial, John shares his own colourful story as a journalist, from starting out on police rounds to drinking coffee and writing books with some of Australia's most notorious gangland figures like 'Chopper' Read and Carl Williams.

On a lighter note, it is a festive Food Poll, pitting two of the absolute Christmas favourites, snout to snood. What is your yuletide fancy - ham or turkey?

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