Podcasts - AHA|SA

The December 2022 Edition- Year in Review

Welcome back to a very special We-Survived-2022 episode of the Our Shout Podcast. As always we’re brought to you by the SA branch of the Australian Hotels Association and hosted by Mandy from The Lady Daly Hotel!

First thing’s first, General manager Ian Horne sits down for a bumper interview with SA’s Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison. Together they discuss everything from post-Covid challenges, tourism in the regions, and upcoming events and opportunities for the hospitality industry. Get set for 2023 and tune in!

We then head to Edithburgh with Scotty Vaughan, to chat with Terry Austen of the Troubridge Hotel. It’s always great to hear directly from our members and this is a fantastic insight into Terry’s journey through and love of our industry.

Finally, Ian and Anna (our Deputy GM) take us through the highs and lows of 2022 and share their views on what 2023 has in store. We’ve come so far in the last year, this is great discussion to send you into the festive season with optimism.

Remember to review and rate the Our Shout podcast and recommend it to all your industry mates. If you have a story that needs to be heard, get in touch with us here. Until next time, cheers!

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6 Dec, 2022

The July 2022 Edition- Travel to the West Coast

Welcome back to the July edition of the AHA|SA's Our Shout podcast! We've got lots to get through this month and as always, host Mandy Collins from The Lady Daly hotel is here to take you through it all.

We're kicking things off this month with a message from Deputy GM Anna Moeller, who delivers some important reminders as Covid cases climb and also fulfills her promise from last month...

We then head to SA's West Coast where Scotty catches up with David Carr from The Ceduna Foreshore Hotel to discuss country hospitality, and why you need to hit the road and head to Ceduna.

Scotty then jumps back on the mic and chats to everyone else who attended the Eyre Peninsular regional meeting in Ceduna at the end of last month. Shout out to Rick, Stefan, Chris, Tania, and John for joining us on Our Shout!

Finally, we recap the sizzling success that was this year's SA Pub Burger Challenge! Hosted in a special outdoor kitchen in the heart of Rundle Mall, 12 chefs from hotels across the state cooked off in a showdown that would decide which pub burger was the best in South Australia. We bring you all the highlights and, of course, an interview with the winner so you know where to go to get your hands on the best burger in SA (spoiler alert: you'll be heading to Aldinga!)

That's all for July! As always, if you have any ideas, stories or thoughts for the Our Shout podcast, you can reach us via the AHA's website. Until next time- cheers!

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26 Jul, 2022

The June 2022 Edition- Understanding Your Wine List with Geoff Merrill

Hello and welcome to the Our Shout podcast, bought to you by the SA branch of the AHA. As we head into mid-winter, our host Mandy from the Lady Daly is ready to bring you all the latest in news, trends and stories from the SA hospitality scene.
We kick things off with a chat between the AHA|SA's GM, Ian Horne, who flips the mic to Deputy GM, Anna Moeller (who we heard from last month). This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your AHA a little better and hear all about what Anna's been working on behind the scenes.
We then head to a very cozy rendition of The Front Bar as Scotty heads up Greenhill Rd to sit by the crackling fire and and chat to GM of the Uraidla Hotel, Heath Johansen. We learn about how far trade has come since the days of lockdown, and Heath tells us about the Hotel's wine-tasting experience, which takes place in The Tank. If you're intrigued, we recommend booking!
Finally, Mandy has a long and colourful chat with the owner of Geoff Merrill Wines... Geoff Merrill. With decades of experience in wine-making, Geoff and Mandy talk about how much the industry has changed, and why it's important for publicans to ensure their staff understand the stories and flavours that come with the wines on their wine list.
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27 Jun, 2022

The May 2022 Edition- Talking Tourism with Rodney Harrex

Hello and welcome to the Our Shout podcast, bought to you by the SA branch of the AHA. This month, our host Mandy from the Lady Daly is ready to bring you all the latest in news, trends and stories from the SA hospitality scene.

First up we’re hearing from the AHA|SA’s Deputy General Manager, Anna Moeller, who gives us a wrap on the month that was in the pubs & hotels industry. Anna tells us about the Hospitality Workforce Shortages Survey, which has been put together by the AHA|SA to understand the challenges members are facing regarding the number and types of job vacancies. You can complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KHKRW7X

We then have a fantastic chat with Rodney Harrex, CEO of the South Australian Tourism Commission, and learn how pubs and hotels can be a part of the state's tourism-led recovery. Rodney also talks us through the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, a free tool that can put your business in front of travellers and event organisers from all over the country. Register your business on the ATDW here: https://atdw.com.au/

We then hear from Michael Andrewartha from the iconic East End Cellars, who sits down with Scotty Vaughan to talk about his journey through the South Australian hospitality industry. Michael and Scotty also discuss the importance of letting your staff invest in your business and picking the right playlist.

Finally, we have a fantastic chat with Mark Groote, CEO of St Johns South Australia. Mandy and Mark cover off on St John’s joint initiative with the AHA|SA to get defibrillators in country pubs across the state. Mandy also asks the important question of how often you and your staff should be refreshing your first aid training.

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30 May, 2022

The April 2022 Edition- Chef of the Year

G’day! You’ve found the latest episode of the Our Shout podcast, bought to you by the SA branch of the AHA. This month, our host Mandy from the Lady Daly is ready to bring you all the latest in news, trends and stories from the SA hospitality scene.
April was a big month, with major changes in government and restrictions for South Australia, and AHA|SA GM, Ian Horne, is ready to take you through what you need to know. If you want to register for the upcoming AHA|SA AGM, you can do it here.
Scotty Vaughan sits down for a chat with Sofitel’s Rachael Harman in this month’s Front Bar segment. Rachael talks us through how she landed this great gig, what it’s like running a major hotel during Covid, and the hotel’s inspired French twist. Merci, Rachael!

We then recap the AHA|SA’s annual Hotel Industry Conference which took place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 29th March. We hear what though the highlights were and touch base with a number of AHA members to see how they spent the day.you
And last but not least, we interview South Australia’s Chef of the Year in 2021, Anthony Giardina from the Arkaba Hotel. Anthony and Mandy discuss running a kitchen during Covid, setting up apprentices for a great career, and what it’s like to compete as a contestant on reality TV cooking shows… Thank you for your time, Anthony!
Remember to review and rate the Our Shout podcast and recommend it to all your industry mates. If you have a story that needs to be heard, get in touch with us here. Until next month, cheers!

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25 Apr, 2022

The March 2022 Edition- Food Trends Shaping our Menus in 2022

Hello, and welcome back to Our Shout! Hosted by the marvelous Mandy from The Lady Daly Hotel, Our Shout is brought to you by the SA Branch of the AHA and brings you all the latest news, stories and trends from the world of SA hospo.

To start, AHA|SA General Manager Ian Horne says there's cause for optimism after a tumultuous state election, receding restrictions and rare days of March sunshine.

After that, we swing to the Front Bar with Scotty, one of our favourite segments on Our Shout! This month, Scotty chats to Stacey Butler from The Commercial Hotel in Strathalbyn. In this great chat, Stacey discusses how she got into hospitality, the benefit of being a female publican in SA and how exactly a horse walked into her bar...

In a special Our Shout report, we then head to Tasmania, where long-term industry great, Greg Fahey was inducted into the Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame at the National AHA Awards. One of the industry's highest honours, we hear from Greg how things have changed over his time in the industry, and we give him a chance to redo his thank you speech. Thank you to Tim Boylen for recording this interview! You can hear more from Tim in our February Our Shout episode.

Finally, Simon Cleur from BidFood gives us the inside scoop on food trends that will be shaking up your menus in 2022. Yuzu gin? Indigenous ingredients? Plant based products? Get ahead of the curve by contacting your local BidFood SA reps today!

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28 Mar, 2022

The February 2022 Edition- SA's Longest Serving Publican

We are back for February and ready for another episode of Our Shout, brought to you by the AHA SA Branch. Your host, as always, is Mandy from The Lady Daly, and this week we're battling all that February has to throw at us- festival season, changing restrictions and, of course, a looming election...

First up! AHA|SA General Manager Ian Horne takes us through SA's state election on March 19, and discusses the importance of international students and travelers returning to our state.

Then, the ever popular Front Bar with Scotty segment visits Graham Cox of the Lord Exmouth Hotel in Port Adelaide (affectionately known as the Monkey Bar). With 45 years of ownership under his belt, Graham is South Australia's longest serving publican and he's shared his greatest stories and advice with us here.

We then get topical with Lion Sales Director for SA & NT, Jared Shattock, who answers all of our questions about local icon, West End. After the closure of its local brewery, Jared shares a little about what we can expect to see from West End in the future.

We round things out with a chat with Tim & Tim from Boylen who take us through the ABCs of having a great website, from common website mistakes to tips on standing out during Fringe season. While you're polishing up your digital presence, why not listen to our chat with Simone Douglas from Social Media AOK about nailing your social media presence?

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28 Feb, 2022

The January 2022 Edition- The Rise of Port Adelaide with Pirate Life

Welcome back to the first Episode of the Our Shout Podcast for 2022. Brought to you by the AHA SA Branch and hosted by Mandy from The Lady Daly, Our Shout will take you right across South Australia’s hotel and pub industry. There’s no doubt it’s been a tough time for all publicans, so in this episode, we’ll be sharing some business tips and industry updates, as well as a few laughs and interesting stories.

AHA|SA General Manager Ian Horne kicks things off with his first message of 2022. Tune in to hear what the AHA will be fighting for in the lead up to the next state election.

Then, Scotty returns for is popular Front Bar segment, where he visits North Haven and talks redevelopments, business partnerships and footy with Kevin Beswick from the Sailmaster.

Owen Webb, Workplace Relations Manager at the AHA|SA, then talks through his top three business tips for 2022. Owen’s advice looks at staffing management, onboarding and bookkeeping, and government incentives. Get in touch with the AHA SA Branch if you need help in these trying times.

Finally, we dial in for an exciting interview with Michael ‘MC’ Cameron, Co-Founder at Pirate Life Brewery. MC and Mandy talk all things Port Adelaide, operating a business in present-day Perth, and whether MC regrets and PL creations…

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31 Jan, 2022

The December 2021 Edition- Making a splash on the Eyre Peninsula

Merry Christmas and welcome to the December Edition of the Our Shout Podcast brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch. Your host, Mandy from The Lady Daly, is joined by a range of experts, suppliers and fellow publicans to bring you all the best and latest in the South Australian hospitality scene.

We kick things off with a special end-of-year message from the National CEO of the AHA, Stephen Ferguson, and hear his take on the ups and downs of 2021.

Then we look forward as Mandy chats to President of the AHA SA Branch, David Basheer, about what the big focuses in 2022 will be. David discusses addressing the skills shortage, the proposed Riverbank Arena and, of course, releasing the Covid hand break.

We then shake things up with a Front Bar segment lead by Events & Sponsorship Manager, Lucy Randall, who attended the Eyre Peninsula’s regional members meeting in late November. Here she sat down for a chat with Tony Hogan from the Streaky Bay Hotel about all the adventures that come with owning a regional venue. We also hear from Dave and Bev Frick from Hotel Arno, and Matt Rogers from the Marina Hotel in Port Lincoln.

Finally, we touch base with Tracy Adams from Big Screen Video to learn about how members can extract maximum value from their venue screens and LED signage.

We’ll be back in January for a brand new year of news and storytelling from the South Australian hospitality scene. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners and AHA Members!

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20 Dec, 2021

The November Edition- Making an Impact with the Sammy D Foundation

Welcome to the November Edition of the Our Shout Podcast brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch. This month your host, Mandy from The Lady Daly, is joined by a range of experts, suppliers and fellow publicans to bring you all the best and latest in the South Australian hospitality scene.

First up, you’ll be hearing from AHA|SA’s CEO, Ian Horne with his November message. To access the Covid Handbook mentioned by Ian, log in to the AHASA Members Hub at: www.ahasa.com.au/coronavirus.

Then we recap the AHA|SA Awards of Excellence and hear from Anna Hurley, from The Marion Hotel, which took out Best Overall Hotel 2021 alongside The Bridgeport Hotel. Anna shares what it means to win the award two years in a row and her journey to working in hotels. To hear from The Bridgeport Hotel, tune into Episode 1! And to read all about the Awards of Excellence and find out more about who the big winners were, check out the Hotel SA Magazine accessible from the AHA|SA website.

Next up, we introduce a new segment looking at the AHA|SA's Pubs With Heart Program, which helps support charities, not for profit organisations and local disadvantaged groups. this week we hear from Brigid Koenig, who works with The Sammy D Foundation to educate young people about the impacts of violence, and the importance of safe partying.

Finally, we connect with Simone Douglas from Social Media AOK who tells us all about the importance of getting our social media channels ready for Christmas and the New Year. If you don't know what a six-word story is, this is one to pay attention to.

We’ll be back in December with the next Our Shout episode, but until then, click follow, leave a review and let us know what you’d like to hear next!

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29 Nov, 2021

The October 2021 Edition- Creating Comfortable Spaces and the Rise of Beef Cheeks

Welcome to the October Edition of the Our Shout Podcast brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch. This month your host, Mandy from The Lady Daly, is joined by a range of experts, suppliers and fellow publicans to bring you all the best and latest in the South Australian hospitality scene.

First up, you’ll be hearing from AHA|SA’s CEO, Ian Horne with his October message for AHA members. Then, Scotty has a beer with Damian Peterson from The Hotel Metropolitan and chats creating comfortable spaces in his Front Bar segment. Damian’s worked in hospitality right across Australia and shares his thoughts on connecting with community and growing your hotel’s patronage organically.

Next up, Mandy has a chat with Shane Woods from Thomas Foods Australia for this week’s Business Corner segment. Having a great supplier rep can make all the difference when working in hospitality, and Shane talks about the product range and team industry experience at Thomas Foods, before dishing on what makes an award-winning burger.

With summer on the way and outdoor dining spaces more important than ever, we caught up with Kelly Morrison from Bunnings to learn more about the PowerPass cards that all AHA|SA members have access to. With special discounts across their extensive range, the PowerPass Card might be exactly what you need to get ready for next few months.

Finally, we drop in on the latest Women in Hospitality Conference which took place last month. We chat to AHA|SA’s Lucy Randall on what the day entailed before hearing from attendees themselves about what the Conference means to them.

We’ll be back in November with the next Our Shout episode, but until then, click follow, leave a review and let us know what you’d like to hear next!

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25 Oct, 2021

BONUS! Swimming in beer with Dr Tim Cooper from Coopers Brewery

Welcome back to a special bonus episode of the Our Shout Podcast, brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch. In this special bonus episode, you'll be hearing the full chat between our host, Mandy, and the Managing Director of Coopers Brewery, Dr Tim Cooper.

Dr Tim Cooper AM is a fifth generation Cooper, with the unusual combination of qualifications in brewing and medicine. After completing his medical studies and practicing as a doctor for several years, he returned home to enter the family company in 1990, starting as Technical Manager. Today, Tim is Managing Director of Coopers Brewery and has a fascinating story to tell.

After a five minute chat turned into a 45 minute deep dive, we've decided to release the talk in full for your entertainment. Learn more about one of the most iconic South Australian brands today, what it means to be one of the few local brewers remaining, and the medicinal benefits of swimming in beer...

Mandy and Tim had such a great time swapping stories, you're definitely in for a treat with this one.

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11 Oct, 2021

The September 2021 Edition- Supporting community after the Cuddlee Creek fires

Our Shout is back for its second episode! Brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch, this episode is hosted by Mandy of the Lady Daly Hotel, who takes you through a range of hospitality insights and characters from all over South Australia. We kick things off with a September message from AHA|SA CEO, Ian Horne.

Then, we travel to Lobethal with Scotty Vaughn, who sits down with Tim Ferrett of The Lobethal Hotel. Hear Tim’s thoughts on the importance of being a part of the community as a publican, and what it was like to support the Hills community through the 2019 Cuddlee Creek fires.

From one Tim to another, Mandy then sits down with Dr Tim Cooper of the iconic Coopers Brewery to hear all about what it means to be a part of such a family-centric business and his unusual qualifications in both medicine and brewing. If you enjoyed this chat, stay tuned for an upcoming bonus episode of the full interview!

We then chat with Ben Sharp from the Adelaide Institute of Hospitality at Career Employment Group in the September edition of The Business Corner. Ben tells us what the AIOH is all about and explains what incentives are available to venues looking to hire hospitality apprentices.

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27 Sep, 2021

The August 2021 Edition- How the Bridgeport Hotel is backing Murray Bridge

Welcome to the very first episode of Our Shout, brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch. In this episode you'll be meeting your host, Mandy of the Lady Daly Hotel, and catching up on everything that's been going on in this great industry of ours.

We'll also be following Scotty Vaughn to Murray Bridge where he tours the newly refurbished Bridgeport Hotel with General Manager, Mary Lou. Learn about Mary Lou's mission to give the youth of Murray Bridge the kick start they need in local hospitality, and why the Coorong region is no longer a pit stop, but a destination in its own right.

Then we get an update from AHA Diamond Partners, Tabcorp, and ask Alexandra from Winnall & Co for the lowdown on the recent changes to super rates and what it means for our books.

You'll also hear from AHA|SA CEO Ian Horne, and AHA|SA President David Basheer. Remember to subscribe to Our Shout and leave us a review letting us know what you'd like to hear next.

For more information visit the AHA|SA website at www.ahasa.asn.au.

Show Notes:

CEO Update with AHA|SA CEO Ian Horne

https://bridgeporthotel.com.au/Mary Lou Corcoran GM of the Bridgeport Hotel chats with AHA|SA Membership Manager Scotty Vaughan in The Front Bar with Scotty

https://www.tabcorp.com.au/Jack Fosdike, Senior Wagering Partner Manager Tabcorp- The Business Corner

https://www.winnall.com.au/Alexandra Elliott, Winnall & Co - The Business Corner

with AHA|SA David BasheerPresident’s update

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27 Aug, 2021

Welcome to Our Shout!

Our Shout is the official podcast of the SA Hotel industry, brought to you by the Australian Hotels Association, SA Branch.

Hosted by Mandy Collins, publican of the Lady Daly Hotel, Our Shout shares the latest hotel industry news and information every month. Listeners will hear from hotel industry suppliers and partners, as well as industry leaders, key decision makers and industry stakeholders.

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27 Aug, 2021