What an absolute treat it is to have author and high-profile social commentator Jane Caro as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week.

With her latest book Lyrebird getting rave reviews, Jane chats about the fascinating story behind it and the realities of life as a writer.

We also explore the societal pressures on women over the age of fifty – especially those in media – and Jane’s dream dinner party guest list is one of the most outstanding yet.

Oh, and our Food Poll gets slightly shrivelled this week as we pit dried apricots against prunes.

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From the VFL days of old to the confectionery aisle at ALDI, Bulldogs legend Simon Beasley takes us on a nostalgic (and very sweet) journey in the latest ep of the Food Bytes podcast.

Simon shares with us his memories of life growing up in WA, the magic of his mum’s chocolate pudding, working as a stockbroker during his playing days, hiding sweet treats around the house – and the unforgettable intercept of 1984 at Footscray’s Western Oval that saved the day!

As for our Food Poll this week … we’re known here at Food Bytes for our crazy capers, but what are your thoughts on the ones that come out of a jar?

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For fifty years, the songs of Air Supply have been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. On the eve of their Australian tour to mark this incredible milestone, Russell Hitchcock joins us on Food Bytes.

Russell takes us through the formation of Air Supply, discovering his voice and what it could do and his love of Melbourne fish and chips.

He also shares his love of tattoos (and one in particular), why he walked out of a Beatles concert and what he does best in the kitchen.

The Food Poll heads back down the lolly aisle as we ask the earth-shattering question: Licorice allsorts - yay or nay? Be prepared. The answers take several unlikely detours from the lolly aisle.

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