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 Pol, pitting two of the absolute Christmas favourites, snout to snood. What is your yuletide fancy - ham or turkey?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

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Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

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Silvie Paladino's name is synonymous with Christmas and Carols by Candlelight and she certainly brings the joy and spirit of the festive season to the show this week. As Silvie prepares for a slew of Christmas concerts and her 27th appearance at Melbourne's iconic Christmas Eve spectacular, she talks about her family, her career and what is special to her at this time of year.

The Food Poll this week is a hard one, quite literally: Is it a yay or a nay for the humble hard-boiled egg?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates

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Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

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Restaurateur, author, chef and seasoned television presenter Shane Delia returns to Food Bytes to tell us about his latest adventure, a six part series for SBS Food, tapping into his Maltese heritage. Shane's passion for the cuisine, produce, people and places of his ancestral homeland shines through with his insights into everything from sweet treats to Christmas fare. And rather than a kitchen or cooking tip, Shane shares an AFL footy tip for 2026.

The reaction to our Food Poll this week was off the charts and the battle for supremacy was akin to a heavyweight title fight as we crown the top flyer from the deep fryer ... it's potato cakes/scallops up against chips.

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

Catch us also on:

Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates

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Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2025

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