The New Zoo

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The New Zoo is the original name of the breakfast show broadcast on Australian radio network Triple M in Adelaide. The program hosts are John Blackman, Jane Reilly and Cosi. The name "The New Zoo" was renamed the "John Jane and Cosi" show after the hosts made a permanent name for themselves on the Adelaide radio dial. It originally ran with Adelaide Voice-Over artist, Scott McBain (also an ex-5KA announcer), as the anchor. He was axed from this position in early 2006. Jane Reilly was also not an original member of the team, but was added in late 2005, not after they were shifted to breakfast.

This radio show was developed to provide Adelaide listeners with a local breakfast show to replace the The Cage which was produced in Melbourne.

It originally began on evenings (between 7pm and 10pm), before it was moved to Drive in late 2005. After the success it had on drive (where TripleM Adelaide's ratings increased for the first time in 14 months), it was then moved to Breakfast in November 2005.

1 Cast
2 Segments
3 Recurring Guests
4 External links

[edit] Cast

John Blackman	Jane Reilly	Cosi

The quickest guy in radio - always ready with a funny line. And with a host of characters, you never know who'll pop up next!	Channel 10's Jane Reilly. She's your typical working mum! Jane's cheeky .. a bit naughty.. and says what every woman thinks!	The lovable larrikin who tells a great yarn. Cosi's the wildcard - you never know what he'll say next! Has the odd bad habit ..and might be in need of a good tszujing!

[edit] Segments

The Adelaide show contains many segments such as:

Random Man sightings
Jane Reilly's Random Acts of Kindness
John's Joke of the Day
Curly one
Little Harry

[edit] Recurring Guests

The show has many recurring guests such as:

John and Jane's computer EXPERT - Ms Megabyte
Dr. Derek the Scottish Vet - who helps you with your crazy kelpie, freaky ferret, batty bunny or a Siamese with a screw loose.
Sgt. Paul Friend - Sgt. Paul Friend from SA Police joins John & Jane to answer your questions about traffic & road rules.
Scared Weird Little Guys - Appear every Monday and Wednesday for stump the scardies and Friday for the "End o' week song"
Prof. Chris Daniels from Adelaide Uni