JOY Breakfast on JOY 94.9
JOY Breakfast is the morning show on JOY 94.9, Melbourne's LGBTIQ+ community radio station. The podcast delivers the program on demand, featuring hosts, guests, and conversations on news, entertainment, and issues relevant to rainbow communities. Listeners can tune in live on FM, via the JOY app, or by asking a smart speaker to stream the station. The show aims to wake up audiences with a mix of chat, music, and community updates.
Episodes
Episode 10: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week joining Yiannis in the studio is Dr Cat. Yiannis and Dr Cat start with the failing umbrella, then get into the world of artificial sweeteners. They swap stories about crazy drivers on the road and the food requests that get made at a food truck. There’s also news of David Jones going into administration, which hits close to home for Yiannis. He brings a
Wednesday Breakfast: LA ROUX Interview
From In for the Kill to Bulletproof, La Roux created some of the most unforgettable synth-pop anthems of the late 2000s. Now she’s back with a brand-new album, Old Flames, and a whole new perspective on life, love and music.
Joining JOY Breakfast during her Australian tour with Hilary Duff, La Roux opens up about the end of a 17-year relationship, letting go of the future she thought sheR
Wednesday Breakfast: Jude York Interview
Australian pop sensation Jude York joins Brett on JOY Breakfast to celebrate his brand-new single Afternote, a sold-out European tour and some seriously big dreams!
Four years after telling JOY he wanted to conquer Europe, Jude’s making those dreams a reality — with more than 80 million streams, international fans and an upcoming Australian arena tour supporting Niall Horan.
Jude opens up ab
Episode 9: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is unwell, so Teddy is stepping in as co-host. Yiannis and Teddy start with walking your dog in Melbourne’s crazy spring weather, then Yiannis shares his surprise at the sample sale. There’s also a rookie mistake at a weekend away at the hot springs, plus plenty of listener interaction throughout the show. With Halloween and the Melbourne Cup bot
Episode 8: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away gallivanting around England, so Yiannis is running the show solo. He starts with meditating in public and why it makes him feel so weird, then asks when it’s actually appropriate to go shirtless. He also tackles the dilemmas of not being able to smell, and the art of changing at the beach. Then there’s the burning question: is your shadow
Wednesday Breakfast: Zoë Badwi Interview
Australian dance music royalty Zoë Badwi joins Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast to celebrate her brand new single, The Only Way Is Up!, alongside producer James Alexandr.
From her love of The Only Way Is Essex and Gemma Collins to the making of her latest dancefloor anthem, Zoë brings plenty of laughs, nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories.
We revisit her early days in girl group Sirens, includi
Episode 7: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away in England, so Teddy is filling in as co-host. Yiannis and Teddy kick things off with the corporate whiteboard, then Yiannis shares his encounter with a bird. The pair also went to the symphony together and report back on the night. Yiannis asks the big question: should he get a pet? He also brings another round of job rejections. In Tedd
Wednesday Breakfast: Tinie Tempah Interview
British rap superstar Tinie Tempah joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast to chat about his brand-new album The Night’s Not Dead, his first full-length project in nine years, and the inspiration behind his celebration of dance music and nightlife.
Tinie opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, embracing fatherhood, exploring new passions and rediscovering his love of making music. He a
Wednesday Breakfast: Will Skarpona – Big Diva Energy
Brett and Tim are joined by the fabulously flamboyant Will Skarpona, the self-proclaimed diva bringing big vocals, outrageous humour and unapologetic queer joy to Melbourne Fringe with his debut solo cabaret, Big Diva Energy.
Fresh out of the Victorian College of the Arts, Will spills the tea on his journey from small-town Wollongong to Melbourne’s cabaret scene, his hilarious fish-out-of-wa
Wednesday Breakfast: Kate DeAraugo Interview
Australian singer and podcast host Kate DeAraugo joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a heartfelt, honest and uplifting conversation about recovery, resilience and the power of human connection.
Now in its fifth season, Kate’s podcast Why Do I Feel This Way? continues to break down stigma surrounding mental health, addiction and life’s challenges, creating a safe space for people t
Wednesday Breakfast: Chris Demos Interview
Lawyer by day, comedian by night! Melbourne stand-up comedian Chris Demos joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a hilarious chat about his Melbourne Fringe show Those Gay Guys, alongside fellow comedian Carmelo Costa.
From swapping courtroom briefs for comedy gigs to late-night Judge Judy marathons, Chris shares the joys of writing new material, working with live audiences and claiming the titl
Episode 6: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week things get a little chaotic. Johnno is away eating tapas in Spain, so Scott is co-hosting. Scott kicks things off with the story of his Uber drive in, then shares his fire alarm incident. Yiannis brings the latest on his broken toes, including the surprisingly tricky business of washing his moon boot, and shares another job rejection. The pair debate th
Thursday Breakfast: Jimi The Kween Interview
Joel and Mama Mish catch up with the fabulous Jimi The Kween to talk all things new music, their brand-new EP MixTape, and what’s next in their ever-evolving career. Plus, JOY Breakfast gets the world exclusive of playing Jimi’s hot new single Pretty Club Girl on air for the very first time! It’s a high-energy chat packed with music, creativity, queer joy and plenty of Kween energy!
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(73). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
Joel & Mama Mish kick off the show with a BIG $60 million Powerball conversation, asking listeners what they’d do if they suddenly had a life-changing jackpot — from hiring cleaners, chefs and therapists to b
Thursday Breakfast: Nick White Interview
Joel and Mama Mish catch up with comedian and social media sensation Nick White about his hilarious new role in Monty Python’s Spamalot. Nick chats about stepping onto the stage in this iconic musical comedy, his journey through comedy, and building a following online with his cheeky and relatable content. It’s a fun, candid conversation about theatre, comedy, social media and what happens when yo
Thursday Breakfast: Jeremiah Louis Interview
Joel and Mama Mish sit down with Jeremiah Louis for a heartfelt conversation about the brand-new queer TV series I Wear You. Jeremiah chats about the inspiration behind the series, bringing authentic queer stories and experiences to the screen, and the creative journey behind making the show. It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about identity, representation, community and the importance of
(72). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week Joel & Mama Mish, are getting fabulously weird and wonderfully queer! They chat with Melbourne actor, writer and creative Jeremiah Louis about his surreal new queer TV project I WEAR YOU, exp
Thursday Breakfast: Creepy Boys Interview
Joel and Mama Mish catch up with S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger about their wild and wonderfully creepy new show Creepy Boys, hitting the Melbourne Fringe Festival. They chat about the inspiration behind the show, creating something that’s equal parts weird, hilarious and thought-provoking, and what audiences can expect when they step into the world of Creepy Boys. It’s a fun, cheeky conversation ab
(71). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week Joel & Mama Mish get into some big conversations and plenty of fabulous Fringe chaos! They catch up with Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Community Manager Jeremy Oliver for an update, ch
Episode 5: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
Johnno’s off sunning himself in Spain this week, so Yiannis is joined by Dr Cat to hold down the fort. Yiannis shares some surprisingly positive job rejection letters, and recounts a public toilet disaster. The pair dig into whether chocolate actually gives you strength, and chat through a newly discovered cat species. There’s also news of Serbia’s first gay president. Yiannis ro
Wednesday Breakfast: Greg Gould’s Punk Rocker Moment
Greg Gould joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast with a huge announcement: he’s teaming up with Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom to re-record her iconic hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair) for its 20th anniversary.
Greg shares the very unexpected way the collaboration came about, how a social media follow turned into voice notes, recording plans and a new friendship, plus
Wednesday Breakfast: ALIUS on Trigger Point and Eurovision dreams
Melbourne singer, songwriter and producer ALIUS (aka Sebastian Ivanov) joins Brett on JOY Breakfast to chat about his latest single Trigger Point and the journey that’s taken him from appearing on The Voice alongside his twin sister to building a solo career with millions of streams.
ALIUS opens up about finding his identity as an openly queer artist, the realities behind success in the music indu
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 9 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 39 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Jason is away but join Mietta & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the
Tuesday Breakfast – 40th Episode Special – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat for the last time as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs al
Episode 4: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
Yiannis and Johnno are back for episode four, and it’s a big one. Johnno kicks things off with his weird dental therapy experience, while Yiannis is still knee-deep in dating app disasters. Johnno also shares his NFL experience, and Yiannis gives a broken toe update — complete with an awkward massage experience along the way. The boys dig into what went down at the World Hyrox Championships,
Thursday Breakfast: The Rogue Traders Interview
Joel and Cat from Tuesday Breakfast sit down with Aussie music legends Nat Bass and James Ash from Rogue Traders for a fabulous catch-up about their brand-new album, upcoming tour and their seriously hot new single Dirty Dirty Disco featuring the one and only Dannii Minogue! They chat about the Rogue Traders journey, reuniting after more than two decades, making new music and what fans can expect
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 38 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Mietta’s away but join Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs alon
Thursday Breakfast: Darby James Interview
Joel sits down with the incredibly talented Darby James for a heartfelt conversation about their upcoming show Little Squirt at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Darby opens up about the inspiration behind the show, their personal journey, and the stories and experiences that have shaped this deeply human and moving work.
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(70). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
Mama Mish is away, so Joel is flying the JOY Breakfast plane solo this week — but don’t panic, because there’s a HUGE show ahead! We’re celebrating 70 years of Australian
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 37 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Mietta and Dr Cat are away but join Jason, Tamzyn (Geeks Out) and Yiannis (Living Life Single) as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 36 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 35 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Jason is away this week but join Mietta, Dr Cat, and guest presenter, James Alderton, as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 34 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 33 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Wednesday Breakfast: Samantha Jade – Backstage at Pretty Woman
Brett and Scott catch up with Samantha Jade backstage at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre as she wraps her acclaimed run as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman: The Musical.
Samantha reflects on making her musical theatre debut, the challenge of performing eight shows a week and the emotion of saying goodbye to a role that pushed her well outside her comfort zone.
She also reveals what comes next, including pla
Episode 3: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
Yiannis and Johnno are back with a jam-packed one. Johnno confesses his cold-calling dilemmas, while Yiannis nurses a very sore, very broken toe. Yiannis also shares an app dating disaster and poses the question when’s the right time to introduce a kink into the conversation? In entertainment news, the boys dig into Mel C and the Spice Girls, and try to figure out what job Yiannis should act
Thursday Breakfast: Ella Hooper Interview
Joel and Mama Mish catch up with Aussie music legend Ella Hooper, who is officially embracing her fabulous Americana era! Ella chats about her brand-new single Cowboy Man, her upcoming album Overnight Success, and what inspired this exciting new chapter in her musical journey. Plus, she spills on her upcoming tour and what fans can expect when she hits the road. It’s Ella like you’ve never heard h
(69). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
It’s Gay Xmas on JOY Breakfast as Joel & Mama Mish listen to the brand-new single from Nat Bass & Dannii Minogue for the very first time! We also dive headfirst in
Wednesday Breakfast: Holding the Man with Harley Wilcher & Caleb Sweet
Harley Wilcher and Caleb Sweet join Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast ahead of opening night of Holding the Man at Williamstown Little Theatre.
Playing Timothy Conigrave and John Caleo, Harley and Caleb reflect on stepping into one of Australia’s most enduring queer love stories, the responsibility of keeping Tim and John’s story alive, and the emotional weight of revisiting the AIDS crisis through
Thursday Breakfast: Bebe Oliver Interview
Bebe Oliver is back on JOY Breakfast! Joel & Mama Mish chat with the Artistic Director & CEO of Blak & Bright about the power of First Nations storytelling, poetry and the importance of amplifying First Nations voices on their own terms. Bebe also takes us inside this year’s festival, its theme “EVERY: WHEN”, supporting emerging writers and the incredible stories and storytellers audi
(68). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, we’re getting stuck into the big question: AI — are you a fan, or are you absolutely not having a bar of it? We’re al
(67). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
Joel is taking a well-earned week off, so this Thursday on JOY Breakfast, Mama Mish is joined by the fabulous Joss from Monday Breakfast for a special co-hosting takeover!
Episode 2: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno
Yiannis and Johnno are back for round two! This week Johnno kicks off a new diet (we’ll see how long that lasts), and the boys tackle the age-old question of introducing your partner to your friends for the first time. Yiannis airs his grievances about his own small toilet, and somehow ends up joining Johnno on the line while he’s on his. Yiannis also opens up about job hunting and jus
Wednesday Breakfast: Nikki Webster Interview
Australian pop icon Nikki Webster joins Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast to celebrate 25 years of Strawberry Kisses.
Nikki takes us back to recording the track as a 14-year-old, reveals how Aaron Carter almost got the song first, and remembers the extraordinary fan reaction that followed, including marathon in-store signings lasting up to five hours.
She also looks back at the gloriously Y2K Straw
Wednesday Breakfast: Umbra Moon Interview
Naarm-based alternative pop artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Umbra Moon joins Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast for a chat about their cinematic dark-pop sound, life as a completely independent artist and the hustle behind building a music career from the ground up.
Umbra shares how busking has helped grow their audience, the challenges of booking shows and releasing music without a team,
Wear It Purple – Friday 28 August
Episode 1: It’s Yiannis & Johnno’s First Show! Yiannis and Johnno kick off their very first Friday Breakfast Show with a proper get-to-know-you session — and there’s already plenty to unpack. It’s also Wear It Purple Day, so they’re joined by Charlie from Wear It Purple to chat about why the day matters. Along the way, Yiannis shares two ripper stories: one about
Monday Breakfast at the Bingham Cup Brisbane
Wayne from Monday Breakfast chats to players, coaches, and family from across the globe as they play at the Brisbane Bingham Cup. The Bingham Cup, formally known as the Mark Kendall Bingham Memorial Tournament, stands as the pinnacle of inclusive rugby worldwide — a celebration of courage, community, and the unifying power of sport
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Wednesday Breakfast: Jessica McPherson-Riley Interview
The Voice Australia four-chair turn artist Jess McPherson Riley joins Brett and Tim to talk about her emotional blind audition, choosing Richard Marx, her love of Wendy Matthews and the story behind country-pop band Homeward.
Wednesday Breakfast: SIX The Musical Backstage Interview
Brett heads backstage at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre to meet two of the newest queens of SIX The Musical — Sarah Murr, playing Catherine of Aragon, and Mia Paris Scalise, making her professional theatre debut as Anne Boleyn.
They chat about stepping into the global phenomenon that is SIX, the passionate “Queendom” surrounding the show, putting their own spin on two iconic roles, and the theatre mom
Thursday Breakfast: Ziggy Ramo Interview
We’re joined by Ziggy Ramo — rapper, author, producer, storyteller and 2026 Poetry Month Ambassador — for a powerful conversation about the importance of words, poetry and storytelling. Ziggy chats with Joel and Mama Mish about using creativity to challenge conversations around identity, racism and Australia’s history, the inspiration behind their powerful poem Welcome, and why poetry can be a pow
(66). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel and Mama Mish, the fabulous David Beckett joins the team live from New York City as they congratulate him on an incredible 10 years on
(65). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel and Mama Mish, the team asks “What did the internet make you do?” as listeners confess the weird, wonderful and occasionally unnecessa
(64). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
Joel and Mama Mish are back with another Thursday morning full of chaos, laughs and a few travel warnings you might wish you’d never heard! This week, Mama Mish takes us d
(63). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, the team reviews Mama Mish’s Christmas in July celebrations, explores when a friendship officially reaches the “next
(62). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, it’s a very special celebration as the team throws a birthday party for the one and only Mama Mish, who officially tu
(61). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, the duo are asking whether those New Year’s resolutions are still going strong… or if they disappeared somewhere arou
Wednesday Breakfast: BACHELOR GIRL Exclusive
Australian pop icons Bachelor Girl, Tania Doko and James Roche, join Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast to celebrate Waiting for the Day: Artist Sessions, a reimagining of their much-loved debut album more than 25 years after its original release.
Tania and James reflect on the enduring legacy of Bachelor Girl, revisiting their songs with a new perspective and collaborating with an incredible lineup o
Wednesday Breakfast: BEKS Interview
Electropop powerhouse BEKS joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast, and she’s bringing the glamour, the laughs and a spare wig!
Fresh from joining Drag Race Down Under vs The World as a guest judge, BEKS chats about her lifelong connection to the drag community, why queer culture has always been at the heart of her music, and surprising viral successes. She also opens up about the deeply person
Wednesday Breakfast: Lisa McCune Interview
Four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune joins Brett and Tim in the studio to chat about bringing the beloved Steel Magnolias to the stage and why this timeless story continues to resonate with audiences today.
Lisa shares how the play’s powerful themes of friendship, chosen family, grief, resilience and women’s voices have made it a lasting classic, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ com
Monday Breakfast and Tori Darke
The gorgeous and talented Tori Darke joins Joss, Wayne and Raena on Monday Breakfast.
Australian country artist Tori Darke released her heartbreak anthem single “Prettiest Wreck” on June 19, alongside a music video and extensive 2026 festival announcements. She shares a personal look into favourite, and not so favourite songs as well as her plans for Nashville CMA Fest and Country Jam
Monday Brekky with Drax Project
Drax Project’s Sam joins Monday Breakfast with Alana, Wayne and Raena.
Chatting about their newest track released this year, 24/7 as well as headlining the re-opening of the Wellington Town Hall, it’s actually a huge year for this 34x Platinum selling group.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 30 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 31 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 32 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with the full Tuesday JOY Breakky team as we welcome back Jason from the València 2026 Gay Games!
Start your day the feel-good way with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, exp
(60). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, it’s a show packed with laughs, nostalgia and heartfelt moments. The team celebrates 30 years of the Spice Girls̵
(59). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, the laughs are contagious as the team swap the weird and wonderful home remedies they grew up with after Mama Mish
Ugly Gemini’s first play on JOY
Who would have thought from a chance meeting at a bar in QLD that the Monday Breakfast team would meet an artist hitting the JOY airwaves with their hot new song Shy Boy.
Well that’s just what happened when Wayne and Raena met Madison, also known as Ugly Gemini about her music and inspiration as an electro-pop artist in Meanjin Brisbane.
Listen to the full chat.
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Team Rainbow – The Gay Games
Team Rainbow is a non-profit organisation that promotes sports, holistic health, and pride among Queensland’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community.
As part of their group, they’ve had the opportunity to send a group of Australian sportspeople over to Valencia to participate in the Gay Games.
Wayne from Monday breakfast caught up with some of the team at a luncheon to talk all about their upcoming trip
Wednesday Breakfast: Tim and Dean chat tights, unicycling, Eurovision and new album with GO-JO
Tim is joined by special guest host Dean Arcuri to interview Australian Eurovision royalty GO-JO about his brand new album ” The Go-Jo Variety Show”. They chat all things music, Eurovision, unicycling abilities and those tight tights that we loved so much.
Connect with Go-Jo via his socials
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Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 29 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Thursday Breakfast: Lynton Joseph Interview
Joel and Mama Mish are joined by coach and community champion Lynton Joseph from East Coburg Tennis Club to chat about the club’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Cup Round, social tennis events and an exciting LGBTQ+ members workshop. Lynton shares how the club is creating a more welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, proving that sport has the power to bring people together and foster a true sense of
(58). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week the team serves up another joyful mix of laughs, community and good news! They catch up with Victoria Police LGBTQIA+ Portfolio Manager Jeremy Oliver, celebratin
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 28 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat (ft. special guest Poppy)
Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day!
Jason is away winning us a gold medal at the Gay Games, but join Mietta, Dr Cat, and special guest host, Poppy (‘So, Basically…’), as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life.
New episodes every Tuesday
Round 15 Footy Fiddle Faddle
It’s time for round 15 of the AFL Footy Fiddle Faddle with Fi from Chick’s Talking Footy.
Join Wayne, Raena and Rach with Fi as they discuss the highlights, and some of the lowlights of round 15 in the AFL.
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Wednesday Breakfast: Tim gets a schooling in standup from CHRIS KNIGHT
It’s radiothon 2026 and the team decides to throw Tim under the bus. He’s going to perform standup comedy to an audience if the team reaches their radiothon target and who better to school him in the art of comedy than queer comedian CHRIS KNIGHT!
By the way, someone was crazy enough to give Tim a stage – See him perform his standup at Pride of Our Footscray’s comedy night,
(57). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
This week it’s all about celebrating the magic of JOY’s Radiothon with plenty of laughs, chaos and community spirit! The fabulous Adz joins the team and br
(56). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
The team dives into the weird and wonderful world of nicknames, sharing hilarious listener stories and revealing the nicknames that have followed them for decades. Plus, t
Thursday Breakfast: Jimi the Kween Interview
Joel and Mama Mish are joined by the fabulous Jimi The Kween! Fresh from the release of their euphoric new single Full Speed and taking over Los Angeles for Pride Month, Jimi chats about turning teenage dreams into reality, creating safe and inclusive spaces through music and drag, and what it means to be nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Media at this year’s Medea Awards. It’s
(55). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
On this week’s JOY Breakfast, the duo dive into one of life’s biggest relationship debates: to share or not to share? From food and clothes to “sovereign nation” dinner pl
