About this season
Host Tony Armstrong - with the help of scientists, land carers, an artist and a chef - will attempt to turn our unwanted ecological trash into desirable culinary gold, in a provocative attempt to Eat the Invaders.
Episodes (6)
1. Rabbit
Aired 7 January 2025 • 28 min
Tony Armstrong visits ground zero of the rabbit invasion, exploring why Australia abandoned a beloved cuisine and considers putting underground mutton back on the national menu.
2. Carp
Aired 14 January 2025 • 30 min
Tony Armstrong explores the European Carp's culinary potential and ecological impact in Australia, challenging perceptions while transforming this invasive fish into a sustainable food source.
3. Cane Toad
Aired 21 January 2025 • 30 min
Tony Armstrong joins Women Against Cane Toads (WACT), a group dedicated to hand-catching toads. After bagging hundreds, there's more than enough for dinner. But aren't they poisonous?
4. Camel
Aired 28 January 2025 • 27 min
Tony Armstrong visits a remote cattle station in WA to learn the harsh reality of camels and their impact on the environment and infrastructure, prompting the question why more Australians aren't eating camel meat.
5. Cat
Aired 4 February 2025 • 30 min
Tony Armstrong ventures to the frontlines of the feral cat war, uncovering a complex truth. While cats are beloved pets, they also pose a significant environmental threat, killing three billion animals per year.
6. Deer
Aired 11 February 2025 • 27 min
Tony visits Mona's rural property to eat a meal entirely from the land with deer as the protein. The deer situation in Tasmania is complex with the growing population threatening the pristine World Heritage Wilderness Area.