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Back of House

Luke Butler, Mike Rodrigues

Booking Overview

Back of House is hospitality-focused and provides practical, operator-ready guidance by pairing industry leadership with workplace/regulatory expertise. For PR professionals, it’s a credible platform to place guests who can translate HR/workplace obligations and strategic leadership insights into actionable implications for hospitality operators.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

luke@hastingspeople.com.au

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Host

Luke Butler - Co-host of the Back of House Podcast (runs the show with Mike Rodrigues and hosts guest conversations).

Mike Rodrigues - Co-host of the Back of House Podcast (co-hosts episodes with Luke Butler and hosts guest conversations).

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hospitality business leaders (e.g., CEOs, partners) and specialists in workplace relations/compliance for hospitality employers.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership roles in hospitality groups, Expertise in employment/wage/workplace regulatory compliance, Development or provision of practical compliance tools/resources (e.g., award obligation resources)

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate Hemat-Siraky - Hospitality Workplace And Regulatory Changes; Payday Super; Award Wage Increases; Merchant Fee Reforms; Sponsored Employee Salary Thresholds; Compliance Steps; Award Obligations Resource (award Finder)

Daisy Tulley - Career Path From Musician To Hospitality Leadership; Leading A Portfolio Of Venues

Rob Chislett - Industry/operator Perspective From Hospitality Group Leadership

Recent Topics

Hospitality, Workplace, Mental Health, Employment, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Back of House
:

#87 - Shelly McElroy, Dream Culture

November 04, 2026

In this episode of the Back of House podcast, Luke Butler and Michael Rodrigues are joined by Shelly McElroy, Founder and CEO of Dream Culture, to explore the role workplace culture plays in building successful hospitality businesses. With a career spanning hospitality operations, leadership development and workplace culture, Shelly shares her experience and practical insights into creating environments where people feel valued, supported and empowered to perform at their best. The conversa...

#86 - David Flynn, Friends of Friends

October 30, 2026

What makes people want to build a career with your hospitality business? In the latest episode of the Back of House podcast, Luke Butler and Kate Hemat-Siraky sit down with David Flynn, co-founder of Friends of Friends, the group behind venues including Rick Shores, Southside, Marlowe, Central and Norte.

#85 - Kate Hemat-Siraky

July 01, 2026

From 1 July, hospitality businesses are navigating a wave of significant workplace and regulatory changes. In this episode of the Back of House Podcast, Luke Butler is joined by workplace relations expert Kate Hemat-Siraky to unpack what these changes mean for hospitality operators. Together, they discuss Payday Super, award wage increases, merchant fee reforms, changes to sponsored employee salary thresholds, and the practical steps businesses can take to prepare, remain compliant and mini...

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Frequently asked questions

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Back of House
:

How do I get in touch with Back of House?

Back of House is hosted by Luke Butler and Mike Rodrigues. Its publicly listed email is luke@hastingspeople.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Back of House?

The publicly listed email for Back of House: luke@hastingspeople.com.au.

How many listeners does Back of House have?

Podseeker estimates Back of House reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Back of House?

Back of House typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hospitality business leaders (e.g., CEOs, partners) and specialists in workplace relations/compliance for hospitality employers. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership roles in hospitality groups; Expertise in employment/wage/workplace regulatory compliance; Development or provision of practical compliance tools/resources (e.g., award obligation resources). Recent guests include Kate Hemat-Siraky, Daisy Tulley, and Rob Chislett.

How hard is it to get booked on Back of House?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Back of House cover?

Recent episodes cover Hospitality, Workplace, Mental Health, Employment, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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