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Ducks Don't Get Cold Feet
by Jp Drake
Ducks don’t get cold feet...but water does roll off their back.Jp Drake. Second generation grocer, first generation lover of people and their stories. That's probably because he has access to some of the most influential and successful people in Australia. Face of the surprisingly popular LinkedIn video series Retail Wrap, podcasting is the only way we can shut him up.
Episodes
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Garnet Patterson - What It Takes to Make Your Racing Dreams a Reality | DDGCF #62
JP Drake is joined by professional racing driver Garnet Patterson for a fascinating conversation about motorsport, ambition, and what it takes to turn a dream into reality. Garnet shares his journey through racing and his experiences competing in GT3, while discussing the challenges, sacrifices,...
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Andrew “Cosi” Costello - Pig Farm to Media Host, The Biggest Loser & Giving Back | DDGCF #61
JP Drake is joined by South Australian media personality, radio host and entrepreneur Andrew “Cosi” Costello for a wide-ranging conversation about his incredible journey, the experiences that shaped him and his passion for giving back to the community. Cosi shares how he became a true South…
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Matthew Michalewicz - The Truth About AI, Jobs, and the Future of Humanity | DDGCF #60
JP Drake is joined by entrepreneur, AI innovator, and bestselling author Matthew Michalewicz for a fascinating conversation on technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of artificial intelligence. Matthew shares his journey from growing up under communist rule in Poland to becoming a leader in...
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Zaynn Bird - Building a Burger Empire at 21 | DDGCF #59
JP sits down with Zaynn Bird, founder and CEO of Stax Burger Co., to unpack his journey from a young food enthusiast to the creator of one of Adelaide’s fastest-growing burger brands. Zaynn shares the lessons he learned from his first failed business, how he built a powerful social media…
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Charlie Dixon - From AFL Superstar, to the Fast Lane | DDGCF #58
Former Port Adelaide Power key forward and creator of the Drivin’ with Dixon YouTube channel, Charlie Dixon, joins JP as the podcast’s first recurring guest. The conversation delves into life after professional football, exploring Charlie’s transition away from the AFL and the journey of forging…
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Dejan "DJ" Vasiljevic - The Hardest Goodbye & Life Beyond Basketball | DDGCF #57
From the highs of professional basketball to the challenges of leaving a club and city he thought would be home forever, Dejan "DJ" Vasiljevic shares an honest look into one of the biggest transitions of his career. Now preparing for a new chapter with the New Zealand Breakers, he opens up about...
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Manu Feildel - From Blue Collar France to Australian Television Royalty | DDGCF #56
Chef Manu Feildel’s career is anything but a slow simmer - it’s a fiery boil of passion, tenacity, unmistakable French flair and plenty of sauce. One of Australia’s most recognisable culinary and television personalities, Manu has built a career spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, business,...
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Steph Talbot: The Country Kid Who Became a 3× Olympian | DDGCF #55
Three-time Olympian, Olympic bronze medallist and Adelaide Lightning captain Steph Talbot shares the story behind her remarkable basketball journey. The conversation explores the realities of elite sport, the challenges of building a professional career and the leadership required to help drive…
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Serena Sundell - Breaking Records and Putting the “Light” in Adelaide Lightning | DDGCF #54
Raised in the cornfield, trained for the battlefield: Serena Sundell proves that with guts and grit you can rise to glory. In today's episode, we unpack Sundell’s triumphant journey from Seattle Storm, to Adelaide Lightning and what lies ahead on her road to recovery.
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Sania Feagin - From WNBA to WNBL: Bringing the Spark to Adelaide Lightning | DDGCF #53
From starting her basketball journey at age 4, to now making her mark in the WNBL with Adelaide Lightning at age 22, Sania Feagin talks about what it really takes to turn a childhood dream into a professional career. We unpack her journey from the WNBA to the WNBL, and why representation in…
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Sam Bamford (2 Worlds Collide Podcast) - The Aussie War Veteran Who Ran 1042kms | DDGCF #52
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sam Bamford - former Army Paratrooper, frontline veteran and host of one of my favourite podcasts @2WorldsCollidePodcast . Sam opens up about the brutal realities of military life, the even MORE brutal transition back into civilian life and what it really...
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Jake “Drift Squid” Jones - The Wild World of Pro Drifting | DDGCF #51
From the hills of Adelaide to the world stage, Jake Jones—aka Drift Squid—has carved out a name as one of Australia’s most passionate and fearless drift car drivers. Known for his wild style behind the wheel and his signature high-horsepower builds (including the notorious RB-powered BMW E92)…
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Roger Drake - How I Built A Supermarket Empire From Scratch | DDGCF #50
If you want to know what it takes to build an iconic Australian business from the ground up, this episode is for you.For our 50th episode, and to celebrate Drakes' 50th anniversary in business, I sat down with someone who's been there since the very beginning: my Dad, Roger Drake.From his first…
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Marcus Costanzo - Social Media Personality, MKR Contestant & Content Creator | DDGCF #49
Widely known for his viral "parmi reviews" and being a contestant on the 2023 season of My Kitchen Rules alongside his mum Sonia, Marcus Costanzo sits down with JP to discuss all things food, content creation, and life philosophies.
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Tyson Beck - The WORLDS BEST Trading Card Creator (and he's from Adelaide?!?!) | DDGCF #48
Tyson's trading card designs have got him into some pretty cool situations, with his first graphic design gig for the LA Lakers at just 16 years old. Now, nearly 20 years later, Tyson has thousands of designs under his belt and has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's top athletes, from...
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The Enhanced Games - Olympics on Drugs? (Regular Rants)
Imagine the Olympics on drugs... Literally. This is what the Enhanced Games wants to bring to the world. All your favourite sports from the Olympics, but with the doping rules removed. The only twist? The competitors are required to tell the organisers what drugs they are taking for scientific...
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Are the Olympics a waste of taxpayers money? (Regular Rants)
Paris spent $AUD15 billion hosting the 2024 Olympics, with $2.6 billion going just to clean the Seine River - which was still filthy. What would you have spent the money on? Food and shelter for the homeless? Universal health care? Job creation? Do the pros outweigh the cons of the staggering…
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It's ok to have passions outside of work. (Regular Rants)
Another week, another deep life discussion sparked by F1... Max Verstappen copped a lot of backlash after staying up until 3am racing on his sim. What these critics seem to forget is that Max has 3 world championships under his belt and is still well ahead in the current F1 rankings. With all…
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Why TEAMWORK is ESSENTIAL to success (Regular Rants)
While Formula 1 may seem like an individual sport, it's actually very much about teamwork. Last week in the Hungarian GP, McLaren's strategy had everyone, including the drivers, questioning their decisions. With the team pleading with Lando Norris to toe the team line and give Oscar Piastri his...
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How to give honest feedback (without offending)
A mate sent me some shocking footage of one of my stores - mouldy fruit and empty ends during one of our busiest trading periods. Being a Sunday and a regional store isn't an excuse and this isn't something that any of our customers should ever see in a Drakes store. As frustrating as it is, it...
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Is work/life balance achievable? (Jp's Ponderings)
When I was a store manager, I would work 70 hour weeks. Do I miss doing this? Not at all. Do I think the kids of today should do them? NOT AT ALL. I encourage my team to find their passions outside of work - work is meant to improve your life, not take it over. I DO believe, however, that the…
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Punters Politics exposes Big Tech Dodging Tax Bills in Australia (Jp's Ponderings)
Amazon, Google and Meta are given free reign to exploit tax loopholes in Australia – saving themselves billions of dollars in the process, that us honest, hardworking Australian public are missing out on. You and I pay a minimum of 30 cents tax in the dollar – these guys AT MOST 4.8 cents in the...
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Addressing the growing violence in supermarkets (JP's Ponderings)
My stance on any form of abuse is clear - I will not tolerate my team copping verbal or physical abuse of any kind. It's been getting more and more prevalent, and it's gotta stop.Hear my thoughts on this weeks' Ponderings Podcast.
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Punters Politics explains how mining companies pay ZERO TAX in Australia (JP's Ponderings)
In today's episode of JP's Ponderings, JP chats with Konrad from Punters Politics, a popular social media voice on all things political. They dive into how mining companies dodge paying taxes and the shady tricks they use to get away with it. Konrad, with his big online following and knack for...
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A Supermarket Director's Perspective On Wage Increases (JP's Ponderings)
Earlier this month, the Fair Work Commission increased both the minimum and award wages by 3.75 per cent, taking effect from July 1. Businesses will have to absorb this increase - with less than a month to prepare - while continuing to battle rising costs in utilities, fuel, production costs and...
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JP's Ponderings- Unlocking the value of time
As a parent and someone who works full time, I know how busy life can get. The last couple of weeks has seen me parent solo, and while it's made me so grateful for everything my wife does to keep our family life functional, it's also opened up my eyes to just how valuable it is to spend that…
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Why I call out shoplifters (JP's Ponderings)
You may have seen my Customer Magic videos – short, funny clips of people “allegedly” shoplifting from my stores has been rather contentious. Why am I calling out people who are just trying to “feed their families”? Am I just trying to seek fame? It’s a much bigger issue than you think. Tune into...
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JP's Ponderings - Should under 14s be allowed on social media?
With nine and ten year-old daughters in my life, I am faced with the dilemma of whether I should allow my kids to join the world of social media. As someone with a somewhat substantial social media following, most people think I'd be all for it - but you'd be surprised what my stance is on it.…
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Jp's Ponderings - Why Product innovation is critical to supermarket success
How do you keep people interested in your brand? In the supermarket game, new product development, or NPD, is critical. Customers want to see new things and try new flavours when they come into our stores; sometimes, it’s as simple as seeing their name on a bottle of Coke. But as the Cost of…
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Jp's Ponderings - Is working from home the new world order?
Is the great hangover from the great pandemic of 2020 the loss of culture in the office? With 37% of Australians working from home regularly, how can a business build its culture over the digital screen? I ponder over this in this weeks' epsiode of Jp's Ponderings.
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JP's Ponderings - Are we going too far with Censorship?
At the height of the pandemic, I recorded a podcast with Dr Nikolai Petrovsky, a globally-renowned researcher in the field of immunology, endocrinology and vaccine development. He was also the only Australian to have an approved COVID vaccine on the market - and yet, despite his absolute…
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JP's Ponderings - Cost of Living, Inflation & House Prices
Could the rise in supermarket prices be the forefront of the cost of living crisis, or just another casualty of inflation and growing expenses? Join me on Jp's Ponderings as I delve into this pressing issue and share my reflections. From surging electricity bills to escalating petrol costs, I'll...
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DDGCF #47 with Tim Possingham - Adelaide Motorsport Festival Director & Event Manager
Event Management Professional, Startup Expert - Business Development and Marketing Expert. Adelaide’s Tim Possingham has been involved in the motorsport industry for his entire career, and with an impressive track pedigree. As the Founder of the arguably Australia's best motorsports events the...
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Sweat Equity - How Andy Lee and Ben Dineen took The WOD Life from Plastic to Powerhouse
Imagine starting a $30 million fitness and training e-commerce empire with nothing more than a couple of mates and a maxed out credit card. From sweating it out in the gym to sweatin’ the finances, WOD Life co-founder Andy Lee talks through what it takes to go from a boot-strapped start-up in…
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Matt Hall - RAAF Top Gun Fighter Pilot and Red Bull Air Race World Champion
Matt Hall is not your average pilot - he's a real life Top Gun and true aviation maverick. His journey began in the Royal Australian Air Force, where he honed his flying skills and became an elite fighter pilot. After retiring from the RAAF, he transitioned seamlessly into the world of…
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James Donald Forbes McCann - Writer, Stand-Up Comedian & Multi-Talented Creative
James Donald Forbes McCann joins JP for what he says is one of his “most prepared for podcasts ever”. Expect a whole lot of surprises as James pitches his unique ideas and opportunities, discusses the Drakes Supermarket expansion and competition, and a whole lot more. James won 3 awards at the...
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Aaron Palmer and Rik Carr- Adelaide's Best Low & Slow BBQ Grillers
Adelaide's Best BBQers Aaron Palmer and Rik Carr joins me on my podcast. Rik was a butcher who got tired of selling mince meat and chicken breast schnitzels, turning instead to the BBQ scene, both competing and sponsoring teams. Now running his infamous RG's food truck with a cult following for…
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Edward Robinson - 20-Year-Old CEO, Robinson's Aerospace Systems
Edward grew a huge passion for space technology while in high school, after seeing videos of SpaceX rockets returning from space. In year 10 and 11, he developed a model rocket capable of steering itself with electronics and algorithms. He then developed a CubeSat prototype in year 12.…
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Marmalade - Div12 Footy Legends and social media stars (Full Length)
Marmalade or better known as the Div 12 Ressies are Adelaide based content creators sharing the goofy & fun side of Australian Rules Football. From public stunts, choccy milk skulllng & some of the most average goal kicking in footy, these 3 have grown the charts in no time with their unqiue...
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Natasha Wakefield - Women’s Fitness and Nutrition Coach, Body image, Girl Fit Method (Full Length)
Natasha Wakefield, is a Women’s Fitness and Nutrition Coach and your new fitness BFF. She will be revealing fitness industry knowledge along with effective strategies to up-level your fitness, nutrition and mindset. From body image to manifestation, this podcast will cover ALL things health and...
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Christina Vithoulkas - Life in a wheelchair after motocross accident, she’s trading two wheels for four
Becoming a T5 paraplegic following a motocross accident doesn’t define Christina’s life. Instead, Christina finds joy in showing people what you CAN do - and to not just focus on what you can’t do. Not one to let one accident define her life - or her mindset - Christina shares her story about the...
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Johnny Kapiris - St Bernard's F&V, Aldi Hater (Full Length)
Third generation fruiterer Johnny Kapiris is one of SA’s most loveable and controversial retailers. Known for his social media antics and his renowned dislike of foreign-owned supermarket chain Aldi, Johnny has carved out a niche for his popular St Bernards Fruit and Veg shop. His David and…
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Tilds Search - Only Fans Creator, Social Media Star & Sex Therapist
Tilds Search, also known under the username @tilds_search is a verified OnlyFans creator located in Australia tilds is working as a full-time OnlyFans creator & today she will discuss the in's & outs of the business. As a top 0.01% OnlyFans creator, she has created her brand completely...
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Charlie Dixon - AFL Star, all things cars & men's mental health
Charlie Dixon is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL. Since starting his career with the Gold Coast Football Club as a young bloke from Cairns, Dixon has become a prompt figure in the football world & has a powerful story to share about his mental...
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Roger Rasheed - Elite Performance and Professional Tennis Coach.
Roger Rasheed is a former Australian rules football player, tennis player, tennis coach and tennis commentator. Rasheed is best known as Grand Slam coach of Australian former World No 1 Leyton Hewitt. In addition, Rasheed is a media personality on channel 7 and is the founder of the Roger Rasheed...
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...But They Do Grow CBD! (John Leith) - What is CBD and is it LEGAL in Australia?
Ever wondered what CBD is? or whether or not it's legal? in this podcast we talk to John Leith, leading CBD expert within Australia to talk all things surrounding cannabis and the health benefits. A social and business entrepreneur, John is Chairman and Founder of the Oz Medicann Group (OMG) an...
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Brad Moran - Full-Time Entrepreneur and Ex AFL Player (Podcast Full Length)
Bradley Moran (born 29 September 1986 in England) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. Since 2011, when he retired as an AFL player, Moran has worked in business, founding two startup technology companies, NoQ in 2011 and CitrusAd in 2017. CitrusAd was…
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...But They Do Drive to Survive - Women in Motorsport and Gender Norms (Courtney Amelia Tyler & Lisa Totani)
FIA Girls on Track is a global, not-for-profit initiative - initially launched by former Formula 1 development driver Susie Wolff as 'Dare To Be Different'. In Australia the program is backed by Motorsport Australia. We offer school girls aged 8-18 a unique opportunity to participate in our free...
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...But They Do Develop Vaccines (Nikolai Petrovsky - Everything YOU Need to Know About Covid-19 and the Vaccine)
Nikolai Petrovsky is Chairman and Research director of Vaxine Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based biotechnology company focused on vaccine development, together with being a Professor of Medicine at Flinders University and Director of Endocrinology at Flinders Medical Centre. Over the last 16 years he has...
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... But They Do Commentate Sports (Jarrod Walsh
Jarrod Walsh has worked for two decades in the radio industry around Australia with 16 years at Nova Entertainment. He's hosted every shift on the station including: Anchoring National Drive in 2008, Anchoring Breakfast in 2019 and Hosting the Workday Shift for over 10 years. Most recently he was...
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Ducks don’t get cold feet...but water does roll off their back.Jp Drake. Second generation grocer, first generation lover of people and their stories. That's probably because he has access to some of the most influential and successful people in Australia. Face of the surprisingly popular LinkedIn video series Retail Wrap, podcasting is the only way we can shut him up.
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