Beyond the Marbling

• 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 imaging technology to assess marbling, texture and quality traits that shape the future of the Wagyu industry. In this conversation, Aaron breaks down how the MIJ camera works, why accurate data matters and how the images he captures directly influence breeding selections, profitability and long-term herd improvement. He also shares his unlikely path from poultry science to meat science, why he fell in love with Wagyu and how technology is giving producers more confidence than ever before in their genetic decisions.

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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 about her unconventional journey into agriculture — from weekends riding motorbikes in Romsey to supporting national sales teams across dairy, horticulture and beyond. They explore what makes selling in agriculture so uniquely emotional, why she fell in love with farmers and what excites her most about diving into the Wagyu world. Lyndsey also reflects on her standout interviews, including entrepreneurial powerhouse Dave Dreiling, globally recognised nutrition scientist Dr Anneline Padayachee, and the endlessly charismatic Bruce Cheung of Pardoo Wagyu. Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Lyndsey’s booming rural content agency and why the time is right to pass on the hosting reins. This episode is warm, curious and full of admiration for the forward-thinking Wagyu community. Join us as we welcome Georgia to the Beyond the Marbling family.

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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 Wagyu enterprise in the northwest of Australia, where cyclones, isolation, bushfires and vast distances make farming unlike anywhere else. Bruce shares what’s operationally unique about his setup, from his innovative weaning program to his heavy reliance on artificial insemination and how he’s building resilience into every part of his business. It’s a raw and inspiring look at the challenges, the creativity and the determination that define Wagyu in the northwest. Tune in now for a grounded conversation about vision, resilience and reality, only on Beyond the Marbling.

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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, yet scalable, land was viable. The operation now spans over 800,000 hectares across five stations, focusing on producing premium Wagyu. Pardoo Wagyu markets its product in over a dozen global markets, including the demanding European Union, making it a significant contributor to Australia's premium beef export industry.

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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 champions of MateSel genetic planning, Marathon is leading the charge in balancing genetic gain with diversity. In this episode, Laine reveals how PTP data has influenced their sire selections, why the northern environment demands a unique approach, and what the next wave of Wagyu innovation looks like.

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