The Adelaide Show Podcast

The Adelaide Show Podcast The weekly, Adelaide podcast that puts South Australian passion on centre stage covering wine, food, music, art, history and news.

A weekly podcast recorded in Adelaide that puts South Australian passion on centre stage. This is a podcast recorded in Adelaide, for Adelaide, but not always about Adelaide with a bit of history, wine, food, art, music, news, interviews, chat and quizzes. Along the way we also defend Adelaide's honour. It is lazy listening at its best! It began life as Another Boring Thursday Night In Adelaide bu

t now that Adelaide has shaken free from that badge of dishonour, we are free to focus on all the incredibly interesting, innovative and motivated people in this state. The Adelaide Show is produced by Steve Davis with voiceover support from Steve's daughters, AJ and Caitlin.

While you’re relaxing this long weekend, spare a thought for Steve Davis and John Gledhill. They have to make time to re...
05/10/2024

While you’re relaxing this long weekend, spare a thought for Steve Davis and John Gledhill. They have to make time to record a tasting of 23rdstreetdistillery Raspberry and Finger Lime Gin.

Steve is completely distraught that he has had to write a scathing review of The Puzzle, the latest play by David Willia...
25/09/2024

Steve is completely distraught that he has had to write a scathing review of The Puzzle, the latest play by David Williamson, produced by his beloved State Theatre Company South Australia.

Sadly, the ship has sailed for one of Australia's best playwrights, David Williamson. His latest play, The Puzzle, raises many puzzling questions, namely,

If you want to have a laugh and a think, Sylvia, by The Stirling Players, Adelaide, Steve thinks it is worth going walki...
17/09/2024

If you want to have a laugh and a think, Sylvia, by The Stirling Players, Adelaide, Steve thinks it is worth going walkies up the hill this week.

Some thoughts arising after reflecting on The Stirling Players production of Sylvia, include the observation that dogs just want to show us love and be

Today marks the 90th birthday of Radio 5MU, where Steve Davis got his start, which is largely responsible for the creati...
16/09/2024

Today marks the 90th birthday of Radio 5MU, where Steve Davis got his start, which is largely responsible for the creation of The Adelaide Show Podcast.

This morning, Steve shared a couple of anecdotes from those early days on the breakfast show with Jennie and Adam.

Happy Birthday, 5MU!

Steve Davis, marketer and founder of The Adelaide Show Podcast, got his start in radio - at 5MU in fact. His first day was fraught with trouble but he managed to persist, chatting with media royalty

Up please, going up. Climb into the Adelaide Show for our intimate look at John Martin's, The Beloved South Australian D...
15/09/2024

Up please, going up. Climb into the Adelaide Show for our intimate look at John Martin's, The Beloved South Australian Department Store.

Author, Paul Flavel, breathes life into this SA icon during an extended chat at Vili's in Mile End, across from the place where the Christmas pageant floats live for 364 days of the year. That would now mean the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.

Remembering Johnnies is what this show is about and Steve shares a truly cringeworthy story from his time, selling boyswear in the Westfield West Lakes store.

Plus, the musical pilgrimage features a song that Peter Combe wrote for a John Martin's Christmas Pageant competition. He didn't win, but the song, To You Merry Christmas, was later released on his Christmas album and achieved gold status in five weeks! Now THAT is all your Christmases coming at once!

Are you being served?

Join author Paul Flavel discussing the history and legacy of John Martin's, South Australia's beloved department store for over 130 years.

15/09/2024

Steve's unwrapping some goodies tonight when episode 402 goes live.

There's no other podcast like ... The Adelaide Show.

Our guess will be Paul from with a pageant song by Australia's top children's performer.

About to record the story of the iconic department store in the cafe area of the iconic producer of pastries. Can you gu...
14/09/2024

About to record the story of the iconic department store in the cafe area of the iconic producer of pastries. Can you guess where we are recording? He’s a clue, the pageant floats are housed across the road.

Vale David Bean.David was co-owner of Radio 5MU in the 80s, and gave Steve his start in radio. So, that's right, you can...
11/09/2024

Vale David Bean.

David was co-owner of Radio 5MU in the 80s, and gave Steve his start in radio. So, that's right, you can blame David for this podcast!

However, a few years ago, many of the radio station crew of that era, gathered to capture some of the history and many of the stories about life, love, and business in the Murraylands, Adelaide Hills, and Fleurieu Peninsula.

So, on the day of his passing, with David not wanting any grand fanfare, perhaps we could take a moment to find a quiet spot, don a skipper's cap, and have a listen to these tales.

This week, we go back to where the Adelaide Show really began, with Steve's introduction to radio in Murray Bridge in the 1980s; a story we'll call Radio

Listen in to an episode designed for theatre lovers and dog lovers, as we go behind-the-scenes with The Stirling Players...
08/09/2024

Listen in to an episode designed for theatre lovers and dog lovers, as we go behind-the-scenes with The Stirling Players, Adelaide in the lead up to this Friday night's opening of Sylvia.

Yes, it's cross-species theatre! Plus we drink Howard Vineyard Shiraz from their front-of-house supply, and listen to a jazz track composed by board member, Probir Dutt, who also happens to own Stirling Castle.

So, let down your drawbridge and let the latest Adelaide Show episode go walkies with your imagination!

Discover the Stirling Players' story from saving a building to staging unconventional plays. A candid peek into community theatre in action.

Steve Davis says the theatre water is nice and warm and perfect for a dip, tonight or tomorrow night at the Adelaide Fes...
06/09/2024

Steve Davis says the theatre water is nice and warm and perfect for a dip, tonight or tomorrow night at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

The Brink Productions show, Shore Break by Chris Pitman, is pared back like the theatrical equivalent of a lone surfer on a board, miles away from shore.

It is sublime.

Shore Break by Chris Pitman turns the tide of modern theatre, which has been swept up in a current of layers, technology, and novelty, and instead returns

Restless for the weekend? Well, we'd like to welcome our newest Nigel to The Adelaide Show team. You'll find him lurking...
06/09/2024

Restless for the weekend? Well, we'd like to welcome our newest Nigel to The Adelaide Show team. You'll find him lurking in the bottom right of the screen of our website. He'll not only help you find episodes that will match your interests, he'll also throw in some SA quizzes. We just let him loose today. Have fun, but keep an eye on the clock, just like "one" of our Nigels, he loves a good natter!!!

Here is the test conversation:

Steve: I'd like to listen to an episode about cooking. What do you recommend

Nigel: G'day there! Ah, cooking episodes, we've got some ripper ones for you. Let me recommend episode 336, "I wouldn't be a baker if I couldn't eat the cakes". It's a real treat, featuring Caroline Rowe sharing tips on cooking for one. Or if you're feeling adventurous, try episode 200 on making salami at home - proper South Aussie style!

Now, here's a quick quiz for you: Which Adelaide icon was known for his pink shorts?
A) Sir Donald Bradman
B) Don Dunstan
C) Lleyton Hewitt

What do you reckon?

Steve: Lleyton Hewitt? [PS I said the wrong answer on purpose - Steve]

Nigel: Oh, crikey! Good try, mate, but I'm afraid Lleyton Hewitt isn't our pink shorts icon. The correct answer is actually Don Dunstan - a true South Aussie legend! He was known for his flamboyant style and progressive politics.

Speaking of tennis though, did you know we've had some cracking episodes about sports? There's one with Mark Aiston talking about sports media that's a real ripper. Maybe we should do a quiz on Adelaide's sporting heroes next time, eh? What do you reckon - keen for more SA trivia?

31/08/2024

What does the Royal Adelaide Show have in common with Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith? They've both been featured on The Adelaide Show Podcast. But where do they differ? The Royal Show glitters and sparkles with sideshows and fireworks, while Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM prefers to avoid the ceremonial robes unless absolutely necessary. Here's a snippet from episode 400. City of Adelaide

Steve was back at the Adelaide Festival Centre last night, to review High by No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability.A...
30/08/2024

Steve was back at the Adelaide Festival Centre last night, to review High by No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability.

And here it is.

"Nothing is broken", is a line from one of Rachel High's poems, projected on the flowing, fabric backdrops of the No Strings production, High, and it

28/08/2024

When people hear that Adelaide is the most beautiful and livable city in the world, it's not because of modern skyscrapers. It's our rich mid-century and Victorian heritage that makes us truly unique. Destroying it would change everything. Let's preserve our city's charm! " - Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith. Tune in to our special 400th episode of The Adelaide Show! City of Adelaide

24/08/2024

Episode 400 features Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith and is a discussion brimful of confessions and reflections. Well, at least one confession; Steve said if roles were swapped he'd wear the official robes daily, as opposed to the Lord Mayor's current stance of only wearing them one day a year during citizenship ceremonies for the City of Adelaide. The full chat is out now, but this is just a glimpse behind the scenes with details on the scheme that offers Buy One Get One Free when buying land in Adelaide (note, all stocks might be exhausted). You'll find the episode in Spotify, all podcast apps, and at our website.

Strike up the Adelaide Town Hall pipe organ and sound a fanfare because episode 400 of The Adelaide Show has just gone l...
24/08/2024

Strike up the Adelaide Town Hall pipe organ and sound a fanfare because episode 400 of The Adelaide Show has just gone live!

Our special guest is Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith, discussing the balancing act between heritage and development. Along the way, Steve sews the seeds for a special collaboration between the City of Adelaide and the Royal Adelaide Show.

There are many different aspects of city life and history discussed, ranging from toasting Colonel William Light with port (we actually sip a Penfolds Club Port for the SA Drink Of The Week) to commemorating the heritage and next phase for the Crown and Anchor, leading us into a great song by The Saucermen who will be performing at The Cranker next Saturday night, August 31.

Question: What do you think of Steve's organ playing at the start? Should he be talking to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, or should we be chatting to Town Hall security? Enjoy!

Explore Adelaide's Heritage And Progress With Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith, Discussing The City's Architectural Legacy And Future.

In case you missed it, the final score in the showdown was 1-all. The Never Never Distilling Co. Carn The Pear gin won d...
20/08/2024

In case you missed it, the final score in the showdown was 1-all. The Never Never Distilling Co. Carn The Pear gin won during the punters' tasting, then the Prohibition Liquor Co 2024 Adelaide Players Recipe Gin won the love of our professional palate, John Gledhill. What's the message? Both distillers are making excellent gin and we look forward to the next showdown. You can hear the tastings in episode 399 of The Adelaide Show on Spotify, in all podcast apps, and on our website. Thanks and

16/08/2024

🍸🏉 Pre-Showdown Spirits Soar High!

On the eve of Showdown 56, dive into the Inaugural Adelaide Show Gin Showdown, where Michelle and Michael of The Power (Port Adelaide Football Club) clash with Tina and Alexis of The Crows (Adelaide Football Club).

Watch them trade playful barbs over a taste test of Carn The Pear Gin by Never Never Distilling Co. and The Adelaide Crows 2024 Players Recipe Gin by Prohibition Liquor Co.

Who will sip to victory?

Tune in tomorrow when episode 399 goes live so you can listen to the tasting notes and banter but in the meantime, here are a few minutes of behind-the-scenes video to give you a taste. 🥂

Continuing our proud tradition of calling elections before Antony Green, here is the latest prediction from our politica...
15/08/2024

Continuing our proud tradition of calling elections before Antony Green, here is the latest prediction from our political commentator, Robert Godden, calling the next SA one about 19 months out from it.
"I’m willing to call it now. The SA Liberals, under Mr Tarzia, will lose the next election in March 2026. Pretty well as the status quo now, although the fact that Independent Troy Bell is in court on 20 counts of theft and 6 of dishonest dealing may ultimately deliver Mount Gambier back to the Libs.
The ALP has a peerless ability to engage the media and the imagination of the public with big ideas and follow up with enough progress on enough of them to sell their story. The Libs storytelling style is akin to Milo Kerrigan reading the Iliad in Latin(google him if you need to, it’s worth it) .
I have a caveat. If Mr Tarzia can successfully achieve at least one of the following list, and most likely at least two, he could ultimately win power.
1: Successfully carry the “fraud” argument – On day one, Mr Tarzia said of Premier Peter Malinauskas “This bloke is a fraud. He said he’d fix the health system, and he hasn’t”. It’s a hard slog, and the Premier has many ways to weasel out of his failure in this regard – “even the ambos said this was the way to go”, “it’s the Health Minister’s fault” etc but ultimately, fraud is about KNOWLINGLY deceiving people. At the end of the day, he’s got “I genuinely thought I could fix it, it hasn’t quite worked out, but I’m willing to keep working” in his back pocket.
2: Paint the Premier as a man beholden to unions who promotes and protects his mates. Not a difficult argument to make, but has Mt Tarzia got the ability to have voters trust him if he makes these claims.
3: Completely ridicule the Premier and the process. Appear in photos with no shirt on in a pool. Lift whole policy announcements by the Premier and repeat them verbatim the next day, adding “plus free muffins for the kiddies at lunchtime”. People will vote for batsh*t crazy. Note he could also find a strident shadow minister to carry this attack.
4. Suddenly uncover talent in the shadow cabinet. Unlikely without rubbing a lot of lamps.
5. Plan, research and create a comprehensive set of decent policies that might actually appeal to the people of South Australia. To be fair, the Libs have no experience of this in living memory, so it’s a big ask.
It is all over bar the shouting, and none of the usual parliamentary shouting will help. I’m not quite ready to call the 2030 election after that for Malinauskas vs Hurn, because it depends on the timing of Mr Malinauskas’ runs at Prime Minster, UN Secretary-General and Pope. "

Finally, the much awaited Variety SA episode is out, in time for all participants of the SA Variety Bash to listen to on...
13/08/2024

Finally, the much awaited Variety SA episode is out, in time for all participants of the SA Variety Bash to listen to on the return leg.

You’ll hear the boys in Car 13 SA Variety Bash spill the beans on what it’s like to be cooped up in a car with two other people for the best part of a week.

Do they over share? All will be revealed.

Plus, new music for Lizzie Hosking, which is that perfect dance tempo doof doof sound that Chris the Fresh 92.7 listener from Car 13 absolutely loves. Drive (and listen) safely.

Explore The SA Variety Bash With Car 13 The Bakers! Adventure, Charity, And Heartfelt Stories From The Road. Tune In Now!

10/08/2024

This preview video introduces you to the three men who have raised close to $11,000 for their car, as part of the Variety SA Bash, which started today, leaving Renmark and heading to Queensland.

Darren Sutton (Kytons Bakery Australia), Julian Stone, and Chris Madeley indulged Steve's interest to see what it's like getting ready for a 1200km trek, sharing close quarters with two other people in the name of charity.

The full episode will be out soon - at theadelaideshow.com.au and in all podcast apps and players (just look for The Adelaide Show Episode 398).

Until then, enjoy this short ride.

Stand by: SA Variety Bash special episode will hit the road within the hour. Variety SA Just like a bash car, we are on ...
10/08/2024

Stand by: SA Variety Bash special episode will hit the road within the hour. Variety SA

Just like a bash car, we are on the side of the road, waiting for Triton Digital which owns podcast host, Omny Studio, get all the Auscast Network programs back online. It's been more than 24 hours and we are waiting. It's ironic, with the only difference that bash participants care about the kids they're raising money for, but I'm not that sure that Triton and Omny have that same care factor for the podcasters they're meant to be supporting.

Might need the Mobile Workshops from the bash to swing on by!

Big episode this weekend. An interview with Variety SA Bash Car 13 The Bakers, recorded on the road (well, it will be on...
09/08/2024

Big episode this weekend. An interview with Variety SA Bash Car 13 The Bakers, recorded on the road (well, it will be once we leave the mechanic’s). The fleet leaves Renmark tomorrow and heads to Queensland; well, most often will LOL

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