Dish Island
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. Welcome... to DISH! Now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!DISH! is a Pillow Talk Production, and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E18 · Wed, July 13, 2022
Ben Lee
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E17 · Wed, July 06, 2022
Ione Skye
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trailer · Wed, June 29, 2022
A Pause Between Courses
Tegan and Paul will return next week with a brand new episode of Dish Island! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E16 · Tue, June 21, 2022
James Sherry (is A*mazing)
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E15 · Tue, June 14, 2022
Rowdie Walden
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E14 · Tue, June 07, 2022
Greg Davies
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E13 · Tue, May 31, 2022
Sam Mac
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E12 · Tue, May 24, 2022
Adam McKenzie
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E11 · Tue, May 17, 2022
Gary Mehigan
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E10 · Tue, May 10, 2022
Ed Halmagyi returns!
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E9 · Tue, April 26, 2022
Meshel Laurie
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E8 · Tue, April 19, 2022
Megan Waters
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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E7 · Tue, April 12, 2022
Matty J
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Wed, April 06, 2022
The Easter Special - with Jessica Tivendale
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E5 · Tue, April 05, 2022
Ke Huy Quan
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E4 · Tue, March 29, 2022
Tania Doko
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E3 · Tue, March 22, 2022
Osher Günsberg
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E2 · Tue, March 15, 2022
Ella Hooper
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Tue, March 08, 2022
Welcome to Season Two!
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Sat, December 11, 2021
Jeremy Renner and Hailee Stenfield
Season One Finale! Join Tegan and Paul are they celebrate the Twelfth Day of Christmas. They speak with the hosts of the new Marvel series, Hawkeye – and finally share their Desert Island Christmas Dish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Fri, December 10, 2021
Sammy J
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Thu, December 09, 2021
Pip Drysdale
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Wed, December 08, 2021
Ed Halmagyi
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 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Tue, December 07, 2021
Alisha Aitken-Radburn
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Mon, December 06, 2021
Emmylou MacCarthy
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Sun, December 05, 2021
Steven 'Bajo' O'Donnell
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Sat, December 04, 2021
Violeta M. Bagia
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Fri, December 03, 2021
DJ Be Kind To Other People
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Thu, December 02, 2021
Cal Wilson
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Wed, December 01, 2021
The Bodzilla
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus · Tue, November 30, 2021
Anthony Femia
Welcome to our NEW Christmas mini-series, The 12 Days of Dishmas! Australia's leading cheese expert - and the man behind the famous Maker and Monger cheese shop – is our first Dishmas guest! Anthony Femia is here to teach you how to put together the perfect cheese platter, and will reveal what really happens when you eat too much cheese. Trust us: it’s not what you think. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E23 · Tue, November 23, 2021
Darren Purchese
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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E22 · Tue, November 16, 2021
Dilruk Jayasinha
From the semi-finals of Celebrity Masterchef to Dish Island – it's Logie award winning comedian Dilruk Jayasinha! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E21 · Tue, November 09, 2021
Jimmy and Maddy
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E20 · Tue, November 02, 2021
Luke McGregor
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E19 · Tue, October 26, 2021
Em Rusciano
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E18 · Tue, October 19, 2021
Tim Batt
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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E17 · Tue, October 12, 2021
Dami Im
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E16 · Tue, October 05, 2021
Jarryd Madden
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E15 · Tue, September 28, 2021
Adam Liaw
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E14 · Tue, September 21, 2021
Dianne McGrath
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E13 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Darren Hayes - Part Two
Part two of our talk with the incredible Darren Hayes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E12 · Tue, September 07, 2021
Darren Hayes - Part One
Part one of our epic two-part Darren Hayes special. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E11 · Tue, August 31, 2021
Julia Zemiro
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E10 · Tue, August 24, 2021
Merrick Watts
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E9 · Tue, August 17, 2021
John Verhoeven
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E8 · Tue, August 10, 2021
Lucas Miller
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E7 · Tue, August 03, 2021
Celia Pacquola
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E6 · Tue, July 27, 2021
Melissa Leong
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E5 · Tue, July 20, 2021
Sian Redgrave
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E4 · Tue, July 13, 2021
Maxi Shield
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E3 · Tue, July 06, 2021
Lola Berry
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E2 · Tue, June 29, 2021
Sami Shah
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E1 · Tue, June 22, 2021
Georgia Love
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trailer · Wed, June 16, 2021
Coming soon: DISH!
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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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