Ducks Don't Get Cold Feet

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), Jake brings grassroots grit, pro-level performance, and a love for all things sideways.In this episode, we dive deep into his journey from humble pads to burnout pads, how he built his drift empire, the real story behind the "Squid" nickname, and what it takes to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of motorsport. Whether you're into JDM, Euro builds, or just love a good underdog story—this one's for you.

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 job in a butcher shop, to quickly rising through the ranks of Coles - only to be told he "would never make it in retail" - to venturing out to build Drakes, Dad's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Now, with 50 years in the business and nearly 70 stores, he shares the story of his hard work, dedication and passion behind his success. We discuss what he was like as a kid, his early jobs, and the leap to starting his own supermarket. So tune in to hear first hand from someone who has successfully built a business based on family values, hard work, and a passion for always putting the customer first. It's a special episode that not only celebrates our 50th podcast, but also the legacy he's created.

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.

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 Stephen Curry to Floyd Mayweather. Join me as I sit down with Tyson to explore what sets his trading card designs apart and how they've gained global recognition - all while still being based in little old Adelaide.

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 research. It sound pretty wild, but definitely exciting. I know I'll be tuning in - will you?

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 cost of the Olympics?

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 this success, surely he deserves to have a bit of time to himself without being criticised? If the average person is allowed to have passions outside of work, why aren't people in the public eye? Is it right that we hold them to such an unattainable standard? All on this weeks' Jp's Ponderings Podcast.

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 maiden win, Norris eventually fell into line with the team decision, albeit rather begrudgingly. How often does this happen to you at work? Listen in to discover how these lessons from F1 can be applied across all areas of your work life.

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 gave me an opportunity to address the issue so that the next time my mate goes into store, he can send me more positive footage. It really highlights how important it is to give honest feedback, and how it can make such a huge difference in business and life in general. It comes down to how you accept the feedback and respond to it. In this episode of JP's Ponderings we'll talk about some methods to give honest feedback that's actually constructive, and dive into how the experience can improve my business. #jpdrake #jpsponderings #podcast #constructivecriticism #givingfeedback #businessowner #businessmentor #management #retail #retailmanagement #supermarket

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 team coming through today miss out on a lot of opportunities for personal development because they simply don't get the time with their potential mentors. It's a struggle to balance this out. What do you think?

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 dollar of their billion dollar revenues. I'm with Punter Konrad - something needs to be done. Enjoy my latest podcast!

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.

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 breaking down complex topics, explains the issues clearly, showing why these practices are harmful to everyone.

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 more in a tough economic environment. On the flip side, Australian Federal politicians were also awarded a 3.5% pay rise, with our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to take home an extra $20,542 a year. The reality is that small businesses will need to pass these costs on, driving prices up - and the vicious cycle continues. Is it time to start looking at the cost of utilities instead of this band-aid solution?

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 little bit of extra time each day with my girls.Listen on to hear what I've learned about parenting these last couple of weeks! #jpdrake #jpsponderings #podcast #parenting #time #value #qualitytime #kids

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 my latest Ponderings Podcast to hear how these videos started.

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. What do you think?

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 Living crisis hits a crescendo, what will happen to those brands that are pulling back on NPD spend? I ponder over this in this weeks' podcast.

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.

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 expertise on the subject, YouTube decided to pull my podcast down for "misinformation." Someone was sitting in an office, making decisions on what people could or could not learn about what was happening around the world. We were being censored. Fast forward to 2024, and the Government is in a legal stoush with Twitter to remove footage of a recent attack in Sydney. Which begs the question - when does Censorship go too far? And who SHOULD have the ultimate say in what gets censored? I ponder over this in this weeks' episode of JP's Ponderings.

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 explore how these changes impact not only households but also businesses like mine. Tune in to my new series where I tackle a range of topics every week. Don't forget to hit subscribe for more insightful episodes!

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 Adelaide Motorsport Festival and Adelaide Rally, Tim talks to us about the upcoming 2024 event and his love of all things motorsport.

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 South Australia to a global e-retailing powerhouse…in South Australia! If you've been hesitant to take the leap into business, this podcast is for you.

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 competitive aerobatics and air racing, eventually earning his wings as a Red Bull Air Race pilot. With over 20 years of experience in the skies, Matt has earned a reputation as one of the world's most skilled and daring aerobatic pilots. Matt's extraordinary career has seen him perform mind-bending aerobatics and race through challenging courses at breakneck speeds, showcasing his exceptional talent and precision. Buckle up and get ready for this wild ride! ✈️

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 Adelaide Comedy Awards in 2018, and shares his unique experience from his 2019 Adelaide Fringe show, Devil's Advocate (which he was awarded the Adelaide Fringe Weekly for Best Comedy), where the audience submits terrible ideas and he has to defend them. This podcast is full of intriguing and unique conversations and is not one to be missed.

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 his delicious low and slow meats, Rik is living the dream. Aaron Palmer is the genius behind the ever- popular YouTube channel@LownSlowBasics. Starting with the goal to teach beginners how to cook a wide range of meats on different grills and barbeques, Aaron is sharing the art of BBQ around the world right from little old Adelaide.

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. Immediately after high school, he embarked on a mission to educate more students about space technology, founding Robinson Aerospace.  Edward started his first business in year 9, a T-shirt store. He sold the business for $1500 and opened an eBay store selling electronics, which had to be shut down to make time for Robinson Aerospace.

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 content. Merch: https://bit.ly/2VEQRzI For more Jp content, check out www.jpdrake.com For the full length podcast: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3i5aryN iTunes: https://apple.co/2FrNODj For business enquiries: media@drakes.com.au

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 fitness to empower YOU to live your best life. Merch: https://bit.ly/2VEQRzI For more Jp content, check out www.jpdrake.com For the full length podcast: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3i5aryN iTunes: https://apple.co/2FrNODj For business enquiries: media@drakes.com.au

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 incident and life since, especially her passion for drifting and the drift car she is building.

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 Goliath battle with the chain is underpinned by his staunch support of everything local. Having downed half a bottle of Scotch, this episode comes with a language and passion warning! Merch: https://bit.ly/2VEQRzI For more Jp content, check out www.jpdrake.com For the full length podcast: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3i5aryN iTunes: https://apple.co/2FrNODj For business enquiries: media@drakes.com.au

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 independently and continues to expand and look towards different profitable pathways.Throughout this much anticipated episode, Tilds delves into the nitty gritty of the high and lows of the industry she's in. She discusses the life long impacts which she's had and how the judgement of others has strengthened her to push to new heights.

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 health struggles during his career but also lets us in on his passion with cars & how he got started with 'Drivin With Dxion'

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 Sports Foundation. 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.

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 Australian licenced Cannabis CBD and Hemp Wellness company that he established in 2017. OMG has been approved by the Office of Drug Control and its subsidiary, Hemp Oz, already has a successful product line that is distributed through 600+ outlets. John stepped down as CEO of his highly successful commercial property firm, J&J Properties, his talent company 2DISCOVER and The Innovation Hub and is now full-time Chairman and CEO at the Oz Medicann Group. In this role, he leads the public affairs team to define the companies' strategic direction and is focused on building the Oz Medicann business both locally and internationally. Connecting patients with life-changing medicine through the development of cannabinoid therapeutic products in both the newly regulated Australian market as well as existing markets overseas is John's vision. Using a 'Seed to Patient' approach, the OMG business strategy is based on building a vertically integrated business model with operations across the entire supply chain from cultivation, research and product manufacture through to the supply of high-quality therapeutic products to the consumer.

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 acquired in July 2021 by French company Publicis for a reported $205 million.

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 Girls on Track events. The goal of the program is to grow interest in STEM subjects and industries amongst school girls with the aim of increasing female participation in these sectors, using motorsport as a tool to expose them to the incredible opportunities and career paths.

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 been principal investigator on five NIH vaccine grants totaling over 50 million dollars, with a focus on development of vaccine adjuvants and pandemic vaccine platforms. He has authored over 200 research papers and has won prestigious awards including 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. His current focus is development of the Covax-19 vaccine against COVID-19.

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 the Anchor of the FiveAA Sports Show with Rowey & Bicks in 2020.Off the Air he was Assistant Program Director and Operations Manager for almost a decade, while developing the next crop of talent to take to the airwaves.As an Emcee, Jarrod represents the following clubs in their National Leagues as the Match Day MC: Port Adelaide FC, Adelaide United FC, Adelaide 36ers, Adelaide Strikers, Adelaide Thunderbirds.He also is the Match Day MC for National Teams: Australian Socceroos, Australian Boomers, Cricket Australia.Jarrod has MC'ed such major sporting events as: USA Basketball V Australian Boomers, The ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 Women's World Cup, FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.Jarrod Walsh is extremely passionate about sports entertainment & fan engagement, and continue to work with clubs, businesses and brands, finding creative ways how they can improve their connection with their audience to get the best out of their exposure, while engaging the consumers.

Michael's story is an example of how anybody can overcome obstacles in their life and achieve what they want. Plagued with learning difficulties, depression, chronic fatigue, torment and ridicule which led to contemplating suicide, Michael's journey shows what change and personal development do.Fast forward to today and Michael is a global leader in evidence based business, personal development training, specialising in human performance. As the private coach to some of Australia's top industry leaders, experts, sporting heads and rich listers, Michael has an esteemed client list worth over a billion dollars. Michael masterfully delivers training events, workshops and seminars to audiences from general public through to large corporate teams. He teaches implementable, scientific based tools and strategies to help people smash limitations and perform better in their personal and professional lives.Join me in this motivating and inspirational PODCAST EPISODE!

Duncan Welgemoed is a force to be reckoned with. Considered one of Australia's best (adopted) cooking talents, the South African-born chef has had a far-from-typical career trajectory.His first “real, proper, getting-the-shit-kicked-out-of-me kind of job” as a chef was at French restaurant La Bouchee in South Kensington, London. From there, he did stints at Fat Duck and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay before moving down under. Today, Welgemoed is head chef and co-owner of Adelaide's renowned “ugly-delicious” Africola, plays a hand in the newly-established Drink Easy awards, and can often be found putting on a masterclass or feeding the masses at food festivals around the country.Join me in this amazing podcast with the fascinating Duncan Welgemoed.

I am an experienced entrepreneur who is passionate and curious about how rapidly accelerating technology combined with changing human behaviour creates challenges and opportunities for people, businesses and governments. The idea lifecycle fascinates me and I am continuously thinking about the best way to generate ideas, quickly asses if they are worth testing and validate if they are worth launching.I have been involved with many technology-centric businesses as an investor, advisor, founder, director and executive. In 2007 I helped found conTgo a market-leading mobile travel technology platform which was sold in 2013. In 2012 I co-founded booodl to solve a complex problem for physical retail businesses. I led the company from initial idea through 5 rounds of fundraising, securing strategic customers and partnerships, multiple strategies and product pivots and the decision to stop pursuing the mission.I am a Founding Partner at 11point2 which runs a Collaborative Entrepreneurial Innovation Lab focused on helping people, businesses and government identify and validate worthwhile ideas.

Noel established Noel's Caravans at Research Road, Pooraka in 1974 with a dream to bring South Australians the best possible caravanning experience.As a traveler and caravanner himself and with his family, he knew exactly what he needed to enjoy his outback holidays. Noel wanted to focus on personalised designs built especially for the customer.Get ready for this SA Icon and some amazing life advice.

Caruso made his professional mixed martial arts debut in early 2013, encouraged by his BJJ coach and nominated by his brother without his knowledge. He began his professional career by going a perfect 7-0 with five fast finishes before relocating to Florida to train at Hard Knocks 365, where he trains under the legendary Henri Hooft alongside top-level training partners, including ONE World Champions Aung La N Sang and Martin Nguyen.A multiple-time BJJ champion, Caruso is proud of his work ethic and ability to apply pressure, and he believes that most opponents cannot handle his intensity, both standing and on the ground. His goals in ONE Championship are to stake his claim as a world-class competitor and to become the first mixed martial arts World Champion from South Australia.

Jamu Tonic, Start Up to Successful Business - Dirty Clean Eats

A Magician. A Showman. A Storyteller. Vinh Giang joins JP to tell his story on how he has become an international motivational and inspirational speaker using magic.

Amber Paladin - Twitch Streamer / Full Time Gamer

Amos Gill is one of Adelaide's favourite comedy sons. In equal measure hilarious, challenging and original - his comedy has won fans and accolades across Australia and the USA. Don't miss his brand new hour of red hot stand-up. If you're in need of a comedy Sheeple's Champion - Amos is (possibly) your man.

An international company of performers from Sweden, UK and Australia. Two of the trio, Sam Dugmore and Jonathan Tilley along with Jess Clough-MacRae, from Clownfish, join me to discuss their journey into physical theatre. A full of laughs podcast held on the majestic River Torrens on The Popeye - is a must listen!

Erin Fowler is a dancer, creative, facilitator, educator and energy worker focusing on the empowerment that comes from movement. Make sure to check out her new show EGG at the Adelaide Fringe.Erin Fowler Movement: https://www.erinfowlermovement.com/

Joanne Hartstone does it all - Actor, Producer, Playwright, Artistic Director! She is a multi-award winning South Australian theatre-maker, winner of the Frank Ford Award and Made in Adelaide Award. Her current 2021 Adelaide Fringe Show The Reichstag is Burning is receiving rave reviews, make sure you check it out at the Black Box Theatre in the Botanic Gardens.