Media
Join us for one of the upcoming events that celebrates the history of John Martin's.
Literary Anything - Marion Libraries
Paul Flavel and Georgina McGuinness go down memory lane to discuss the 132 year history of Johnnies and the making of Paul's book.
This highly entertaining podcast was recorded at the Marion Libraries evening talk on 25 March 2025.
Remembering Johnnies: A tribute to South Australia’s retail heart
For many South Australians, “Johnnies” was more than a store, it was part of our lives. Founded in 1866 by John Martin and Otto Peters as a modest haberdashery called Peters & Martin, the store blossomed into a retail empire under the stewardship of the Hayward family. (Published 20 November 2025)
Yellow Shelf - Podcast
Author Paul Flavel in conversation with podcast host Johanna Fink on the John Martin's book. (February 2025)
'My love letter to Johnnies and South Australia'
Paul Flavel gives InReview a glimpse between the covers of his new hardcover book telling the story of Adelaide’s beloved department store. (3 Oct 2024)
The Adelaide Show (Podcast)
Pleasing you is important with Paul Flavel taking host, Steve Davis, down memory lane back to Johnnies. (Recorded 14 September 2024)
Mornings with Matthew Pantelis (5AA)
Paul Flavel discusses John Martin's with Matthew Pantelis (12 September 2024)
'Johnnies loved SA': The enduring love and legacy of John Martin's
Antimo Iannella from The Advertiser shares a look at the new John Martin's book (14 September 2024)
Adelaide Mornings with David Bevan
Paul Flavel joins David Bevan in the studio to discuss the John Martin's book (19 September 2024)
Toy Power Podcast
Special edition of 'Remembering Johnnies with Paul' on the Toy Power Podcast (Recorded 18 September 2024)
Adelaide Drive with Jo Laverty (ABC Radio)
Jo Laverty discusses John Martin's and the upcoming book release during a short interview (16 July 2024)
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