The Adelaide Show

Roads in SA can feel like battlefields on some occasions, strategy games on others, and tests of endurance at other times. So tonight, we turn to a man who is state and national president of the association that trains our driving instructors, Paul Tanner from the Australian Driving Trainers Association. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on the theme, road rules. Max Martin from iNform Health and Fitn...

Overture, light the lights, this week's podcast takes you behind the curtain of Adelaide's theatre world with publicist extraordinaire, Neil Ward. Since the 80s, Neil has been involved in publicity for theatre, opera and film, first with the Festival Theatre and then out on his own from 1994. He has worked closely with all the names in Australia's entertainment industry and shares his stories of w...

Thirty years ago, Back To The Future got a lot right about technology being used in their October 2015 'destination', from iPads to face-to-face video communication via TV screens. But how good can we be about anticipating the challenges of future transport for South Australia? Conservation SA is hold a Future Transport workshop in Adelaide this week (Thursday, October 22, 2015) to work through id...

This week we reflect on the SA economy in the wake of the announcement that coal mining at Leigh Creek is closing much faster than anticipated. We'll track the history of Leigh Creek, look for economic development lessons and turn to other parts of our economy for signs of growth or for fertile patches that need incubation. And we'll do this with the help of: Lesley Williams and Simon Zappia from...

This week we host the Romance Writers' Round Table with Bronwyn Stuart, Trish Morey and Victoria Purman. We gathered around a candlelit table next to a crackling fireplace as we overlooked an Adelaide sunset in the warmth of The Scenic Hotel at Norton Summit. And the conversation got warmer still. We untangle the mysteries of romance and romance writing and understand why more men should read the...

The weather has changed. The grass out the back is starting to dry out. It's backyard cricket time. This week Dylan Middleton and Marcus Davies from the Trifecta Cricket Association will talk backyard cricket and give us the insights into the serious version of the game. Have you ever made a hundred in the backyard at mum's? Greg Champion has, and he wrote a song about it 30 years ago. Greg joins...

Who pays the most for sex work in South Australia? Michelle Lensink argues that women do and the longer we delay decriminalisation the more women will pay the price. Michelle is deputy leader in the upper house and takes time out to give us a glimpse into her life in politics, her private members bill, impending parenthood and good posture. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on the theme, Politics. Max...

With South Australia's economy treading water and facing some rough seas, we talk to Chris Burns from the Defence Teaming Centre about the prospect of this state being the base for building Australia's next fleet of submarines. Chris has been talking with the Japanese, French and Germans, and has some insights to share. Chris also shares insights into submarine design around the world, rivalries b...

Every Sunday, Lainie Anderson 'has her say' in the Sunday Mail. This week we go behind the scenes to find out what makes a columnist tick. And we get a glimpse into her love for the Adelaide Hills. Max Martin heads to the hills for the Made To Move Minute. Still in the Hills, our SA Drink of the week is a Mt Lofty Vineyards Pinot Noir. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on the theme, Newspapers. George...

Climate change is real. Many governments are doing nothing. Guess who'll pay the price. Is 'clean nuclear' the answer? We find out from Adelaide University's Ben Heard just before he flies out to London to address the World Nuclear Summit. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on the theme, Theatre. The Royal Adelaide Show opens this week and we have the SA Goodies bag to preview tonight. Our SA Drink of...

Adelaide has a solid arts scene. Our guests tonight have cut their teeth here and now produce theatre that impresses the world. Andy Packer from Slingsby and Chris Drummond from Brink Productions take us through a story of sweat and tears to facepaint and spotlights and finally to the doom of unprecedented arts funding cuts (this last topic has been held back for a sealed section coming out on the...

Tonight we talk science for Science Week with a woman who lives and breathes science in SA, Sumen Rai. Sumen works for the State Government, helping to bring industry, researches and government bodies together to collaborate on science and technology projects. We talk about science education, science literacy and Star Wars (don't ask). In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on the theme, Planning and Traff...

You've heard George Inglis on our podcast throughout 2015 with his Time To Think pieces but tonight we get him all to ourselves to THINK about Adelaide, South Australia and our future, so get ready for an arm wrestling of ideas! We talk about our incessant use of and reliance upon cars even though we are clogging our city and making them less useful. We discuss urban sprawl, public transport, Adel...

Forget about buying disposable camera for your wedding guests, two young entrepreneurs can deliver a cheeky, open photography booth to your nuptials. Sophie Laundy and Tom Williamson work as advertising agency execs through the day and operate Sweet Cheeks Photo Booths by night. We investigate the increasingly common phenomenon of people running second jobs as entrepreneurs, changes in wedding pho...

Peter Drew does NOT produce boring art. In fact, his art sparks conversation and, sometimes, controversy. We find out more about the Real Australians Say Welcome artwork and upcoming projects throughout the show. We also get an urban art installation workshop from the man himself! In music, we have a gorgeous song with a video that comes close to matching an artistic aesthetic in keeping with our...

A year ago, #Fernando Gros drafted a book about creativity while living in #Adelaide. Tonight, we speak to him about No Tools Required and gain insights into what it means to harness your creativity. He takes us on a tour of creativity and all the twists, turns and U-turns along the way. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel quizzes us on creativity. In the Made To Move Minute, #Max Martin marks our 100th episode...

Tonight it's all about Innovation. We get to meet Rick Carter, the man behind the new group, Innovation In The City. These meetings are held at the Gawler Place cafe, Food For Thought, which is owned and run by Natasha Harris, who also joined us to provide the SA Drink Of The Week and take part in the IS IT NEWS quiz. IS IT NEWS, by the way, was all set on the theme of innovation. In Time To Think...

Tonight, we indulge in glorious food without the ravages of wheat, sugar or gluten, thanks to Rilka Warbanoff, proprieter of Rilka’s Real Foods. Rilka took us on a gastronomic adventure to experience what REAL food is all about. She also found a superb wine as the SA Drink Of The Week this week. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel covered dates, ducks and the plague. In Time To Think, George Inglis, reflected up...

Tonight, we spend the evening with one of Adelaide's best known journalists and columnists, Samela Harris. The night was given over to curiosity; Steve and Nigel explored Samela's history and Samela's history, they discovered, was driven and created by curiosity itself. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel presented a literary theme. In Time To Think, George Inglis, put on his ranty pants regarding Q&A and Frome...

Tonight, we have a marathon episode for you with internationally renowned philosopher, author and secular activist, Peter Boghossian, as our special guest. We prepared to interview him and he ends up turning the tables on us. As we wander along a pathway of thorny issues and questions of life, death and faith, Peter keeps us on our toes with thoughtful answers and qualifications. We incorporated s...

Alison Kershaw is chair of SA Makers Inc., which is putting on the Adelaide Mini Makers Faire on Sunday, November 1, at Tonsley. Right now, though, she's on the hunt for makers and if you'd like to be one, you have until July 4 to get your entry in. In IS IT NEWS, Nigel's theme is making things. George Inglis has been inspired by the Mini Maker Faire and will be talking about The Great Big Little...

Lily Jacobs is CEO of Renew Adelaide and her job is to bring building owners and budding entrepreneurs together for the greater good. Tonight she talks about the work of Renew Adelaide and hopefully inspires you to get in touch if you have a business ready to launch or a building soon-to-be vacant. Lily also brings the SA Drink Of The week, and it's a La Prova Sangiovese. Nigel pulls together an I...

With the exception of South Australia, every state of Australia has had a female Premier, all of whom have represented the Australian Labor Party. Tonight, our special guest is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister For Health, Leesa Vlahos. Leesa shares her journey to politics and belief in her role in the political process and along the way we learn of her influences and challenges. Leesa h...

If Adelaide is the festival state then Kelly Noble is the festival person. Kelly is one of the fixtures in Adelaide's social scene and lives her light in the spotlight. Tonight, we spend time getting to know the woman behind the persona and hopefully pick up some fashion and socialising tips ourselves. Kelly also provides the SA Drink Of The week. Later in the show, she'll get to robe up and be a...

Steve's old high school, Woodville High, turns 100 years old this year. And a famous old scholar will be back in town to MC the gala dinner over the June long weekend, and that person is Bryan Dawe. Most of us know Bryan as one half of Clarke And Dawe, the political satirists who do mock interviews for the ABC but tonight we find out about his Woody High days. This has inspired George Inglis to ra...