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Beyond the Marbling
by Australian Wagyu Association
Join Australian agricultural identity Lyndsey Douglas in exploration of the Wagyu sector in Australia and around the world. There will be characters, there will be wisdom and there will be Wagyu, delicious Wagyu. Beyond the Marbling is produced by the Australian Wagyu Association and aims to build awareness of the Wagyu industry, its supply chains, its history and its future. In each episode, Lyndsey will engage with the sector’s most prominent experts, breeders, economists and scientists to go beyond the marbling and explain what makes Wagyu the world’s luxury beef.
Episodes
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From Brahman to Wagyu: The Hacon family enterprise reinvented
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Georgia Stormont sits down with Peter and Hannah Hacon to explore their journey from running Brahman cattle to building a Wagyu herd — and the mindset shift that came with it. Their story highlights the reality of modern beef production: balancing instinct...
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The Red Wagyu Revolution: Inside Akaushi Beef with HeartBrand
Akaushi may be the lesser-known red cousin in the Wagyu family, but its impact on global beef markets is anything but small. In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Georgia Stormont sits down with JoJo Carrales, VP of Cattle Operations at Heart Brand Beef in central Texas — the largest Akaushi...
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Jess Pryles - 2025 Christmas Special
Merry Christmas and welcome to this special festive episode of Beyond the Marbling. In this relaxed and festive chat dives into what Christmas looks like around the table. From traditional favourites to Texan twists, and how to create a show-stopping meal without the stress. Whether you’re…
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Season 2 - Ep 6. Wagyu Wisdom & Live Fire Cooking
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Georgia Stormont is joined by the one and only Jess Pryles — live fire cook, meat science graduate, author, TV host, founder of Hardcore Carnivore and proud Melbourne export now based in Austin, Texas. Jess shares her journey from Australia to the heart of...
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Season 2 - Ep 5. Objective Technologies Insights
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Georgia Stormont sits down with Aaron Van den Heuvel from the Australian Wagyu Association — one of the few people in the country whose job is literally to capture the inside story of a Wagyu carcase. Aaron travels across Australia using cutting-edge…
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Special Episode - Introducing Your New Host, Georgia Stormont.
In this special episode of Beyond the Marbling, we mark a new chapter for the show. Long-time host and storyteller, Lyndsey Douglas, hands over the microphone to agricultural sales coach, keynote speaker and soon-to-be published author Georgia Stormont. Georgia joins Lyndsey for a lively chat…
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Season 2 - Ep 4. Wagyu in northwest Australia. Vision, resilience and reality
Wagyu in north west Australia- Vision, resilience and reality In Part One, we explored what drove Bruce to establish Pardoo Wagyu, his passion, his purpose, and the vision behind one of Australia’s most remote Wagyu operations. Now, in Part Two, we dig into what it really takes to run a premium...
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Season 2 - Ep 3. Wagyu Changed My Life: Bruce’s Journey from Farm to Forum
Bruce Cheung founded Pardoo Wagyu in Western Australia's harsh Pilbara and Kimberley regions, driven by a desire to contribute to Singapore's food security. His journey led him to the remote Pardoo Station, where the discovery of the underlying Canning Basin aquifer convinced him the challenging,...
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Season 2 - Ep 2. Breeding with purpose. Producing in the north
From the heart of Northern Australia, Laine from Marathon Wagyu joins Lyndsey Douglas on Beyond the Marbling to share how data-driven decisions, cutting-edge tools, and a deep commitment to the industry are shaping the future of Wagyu. As early adopters of the Progeny Test Program (PTP) and...
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Season 2 - Ep 1. Reproductive Health, Genetics & Breeding Decisions
Dubbed the Godfather of genetic advancement in Australian beef, Dr. Ced Wise joins Lyndsey Douglas on Beyond the Marbling for a deep dive into the revolutionary world of reproductive technologies in Wagyu. From his early days studying embryo transfer at Colorado State University to founding Wise...
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Ep 21. Protecting Genetics with Cutting-Edge Animal Health
In this final episode of Season 1 of Beyond the Marbling, Lyndsey Douglas chats with Andrew Hallas and Dr. Matt Petersen from Zoetis about their important collaboration with the Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) to support DNA testing and the Progeny Test Program (PTP). Andrew and Matt highlight...
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Ep 20. Blackmore Wagyu: A Family, A Breed, A Global Standard
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Lyndsey Douglas travels to Victoria’s High Country to meet Ben Blackmore, CEO of Blackmore Wagyu. The Blackmore family imported over 80% of Australia’s foundational Wagyu genetics, laying the foundation for today’s world-class fullblood Wagyu. Ben shares…
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Ep 19. Wagyu in a Land of Droughts and Flooding Rains
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, we journey to the heart of Australia’s Channel Country to explore how the Hughes family built a world-class Wagyu operation in one of Australia's most extreme environments. From navigating droughts and floods to building global supply chains, discover how…
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Ep 18. How Frozen Embryos Are Reshaping Wagyu Breeding
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Lyndsey Douglas delves into the cutting edge of reproductive technology shaping the Wagyu industry. She’s joined by Brazilian IVF specialist Dr Bruno Sanchez of Vytelle, Queensland producer Laird Morgan of Arubial Wagyu and Lillyvale Feedlot, and NSW...
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Ep 17. Meat with a Meaning
You asked for it—and now it’s here. In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, we head to North Queensland to spotlight a Wagyu production system making serious waves. Host Lyndsey Douglas sits down with Harry Kemp of King River Wagyu, one of the nation’s youngest vertically integrated supply chains...
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Ep 16. Market Dynamics in Wagyu
Just days before Trump’s latest tariff announcement, Beyond the Marbling sits down with leading agricultural analysts Matt Dalgleish and Simon Quilty to unpack what shifting global dynamics could mean for Wagyu. With WagyuEdge25 on the horizon, this timely conversation dives deep into market...
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Ep 15. Revolutionising Wagyu with Biotechnology
This episode dives into the potential of genomics, genetic engineering, and genome editing in cattle breeding, exploring how these innovations could revolutionise the industry. From hornless Wagyu to disease resistance and sex ratio alterations—biotechnology offers powerful tools to enhance...
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Ep 14. Reshaping a Business Model to Include Wagyu
In this episode of Beyond the Marbling, Lyndsey Douglas sits down with Garry Edwards, Managing Director of AAM Investment Group, to discuss their impressive expansion into Wagyu cattle. With nearly a billion dollars in agricultural assets, AAM’s unique approach to livestock management includes a...
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Ep 13. The Hammond Legacy
In this episode, we sit down with Alex and Keith Hammond, owners of a picturesque Wagyu breeding operation between Robbins Island and Walker Island, Tasmania. They share a multigenerational perspective on the evolution of the Wagyu industry, reflecting on how breeding practices have advanced over...
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Ep 12. Next-Gen Wagyu with Jessie Macqueen
At the forefront of the WagYouth—founded through the Australian Wagyu Association fellowship, is Jessie Macqueen, a passionate young leader shaping the future of Australia’s Wagyu industry. In this episode, Jessie shares her insights on the biggest challenges facing the next generation of Wagyu...
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Ep 11. From Humble Beginnings: Sher Wagyu
In this episode, we travel to Ballan, a small town near Melbourne, to meet the Sher family, first-generation farmers who built one of Australia’s most esteemed Wagyu operations. We chat with Jack Sher, the next-generation leader of the world-renowned Sher Wagyu enterprise, to explore the…
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Ep 10. Mindset of a beef producer, not just a cattle producer
In this episode, we head back to Millicent in South Australia to continue our conversation with the most recent recipient of an honorary life membership with the Australian Wagyu Association, Scott de Bruin of Mayura Station. We delve deeper into the moments and milestones that made Mayura…
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Ep 9. It's all in the flavour profile: Mayura Station
Our Host, Lyndsey Douglas, gets the chance to sit down with Scott de Bruin from Mayura Station, home of Australia's most awarded beef. One of the world's most elite full blood Wagyu breeding operations. In fact, they were some of the first people in the world to produce full blood Wagyu outside…
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Ep 8. A Taste of Irish Excellence: Ridgeway Wagyu
In this episode, we head to a lush place known as the Garden of Ireland. It's under an hour away from Dublin, and it's a place famed for its woodlands and scenery, nature trails, beaches, and ancient ruins. But it's also home to the only farm in all of Ireland, raising Wagyu cattle on a diet of...
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Ep 7. Data is king for Irongate Wagyu
Irongate Wagyu is known across the globe for producing some of the most complete and high performing Wagyu animals. Peter and Lachy Gilmour discuss their family’s journey in Wagyu breeding, emphasising the importance of attention to detail, data use, and genetic improvements. Peter reflects on...
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Ep 6. Does red meat cause cancer?
Dr Anneline Padayachee is a master of mastication, a specialist in sustenance, and an oracle of oral consumption. From baby formula to bread and beef, she's an advocate for accurate information. And she's in red hot demand across the red meat industry because she's an accessible authority dealing...
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Ep 5. It's a family thing: Trent Bridge Wagyu
Charlie Perry of Trent Bridge Wagyu said being a big fat people pleaser and not being able to make everyone happy resulted in their family holding the largest public offering of Wagyu bulls anywhere in the world. With record averages and 100% clearances, Lyndsey took the chance to catch up with...
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Ep 4. The Wagyu Wizard of Manhattan
Lifelong entrepreneur Dave Dreiling of Booth Creek Wagyu, Manhattan (KA) entered the Wagyu beef industry four years ago. Initially starting out in apparel, gyms, and restaurants, self-taught Dreiling's business acumen – and the sale of a family herd – led to the creation of his vertically...
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Ep 3. Wagyu at very top end of eating quality
Dr Alex Ball has significantly contributed to the Australian red meat industry for over 25 years, working with various organizations like Meat and Livestock Australia, Sheep CRC, and more. Dr Ball shares his valuable insights on the key breed characteristics of Wagyu including what makes it…
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Ep 2. Green shoots appear in tightening global markets
Renowned agri-forecaster Simon Quilty has produced market intelligence for the meat and livestock sector for over 35 years, racking up experience with several major Australian companies before joining Global AgriTrends. After receiving the Churchill Fellowship in 2022, Quilty took a break from...
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Ep 1. Wagyu is here to stay across the globe
This first episode of Beyond the Marbling, a new podcast from the Australian Wagyu Association, explores the history, evolution, and future of Wagyu cattle in Australia with insights from AWA President Laird Morgan and its CEO Dr. Matt McDonagh.
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Beyond the Marbling Introduction
For hundreds of years, Wagyu cattle were bred exclusively in Japan. Then, in the early 90s, genetics were made available to the rest of the world. In Beyond the Marbling, we explore the future of the breed through the innovators and the thought leaders shaping its future.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Australian agricultural identity Lyndsey Douglas in exploration of the Wagyu sector in Australia and around the world. There will be characters, there will be wisdom and there will be Wagyu, delicious Wagyu. Beyond the Marbling is produced by the Australian Wagyu Association and aims to build awareness of the Wagyu industry, its supply chains, its history and its future. In each episode, Lyndsey will engage with the sector’s most prominent experts, breeders, economists and scientists to go beyond the marbling and explain what makes Wagyu the world’s luxury beef.
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