Ep 392 - The Riskiest Joke from Gather Round

About this episode

The episode discusses the Gather Round festival, its impact on the community and tourism, and features a segment on Adelaide wines.

ON TODAY’S SHOW - Gather Round, why it works and how it will continue to thrive - Festivals, writers festivals and the impact on community - Cocktail Cabinet – Adelaide Wines part 2 - Happy Birthday to Magda Szubanski - The riskiest joke Caro heard at Gather Round… Festivals - and why we love them - Caro on Gather Round, its history and its impact - Impact on South Australia, the brand, and the tourism market - Corrie on Sorrento Writers Festival - Impact on the local community - Impact on Australia’s wider creative community - Gather Round and writers festivals have their critics. What are their concerns and how festivals build for the future - World tensions and fuel crisis – impact on big events - Role of volunteers The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Adelaide/SA wines Part 2 • In Praise Of Shadows Grenache Blanc 2025 • Wilunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache Trott 2024 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie: Clear…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caro, Corrie

Topics covered

• Gather Round
• festivals
• community impact
• Adelaide wines
• Caro's riskiest joke

Keywords

• writers festivals
• South Australia
• creative community
• volunteers
• world tensions

Sponsors

Red Energy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: In Praise Of Shadows Grenache Blanc 2025, Wilunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache Trott 2024, Clear by Carys Davies, Riot Women on SBS on Demand, Balsamic Chicken with Radicchi and Figs

Books & works: The Riskiest Joke from Gather Round, In Praise Of Shadows

Places: South Australia, Australia, Adelaide, Wilunga, Zetland

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