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Ever wondered what JOY’s uplifting music mix would sound like in languages other than English? Celebrate our diverse communities with the newest pop and dance music from around the world, in languages other than English. Hear classic tracks that have been hidden away in CD collections; get excited with Eurovision tracks from the past and present; and brace yourself for the weekly babble2babble – two songs, one language, back-to-back! You may not know what the musical story is, but you’ll still be tapping your toes and humming along. Throw English in the back seat and dive in to the babble! http://joy.org.au/babblepop NOTE: Due to music licencing requirements this podcast is unavailable outside of Australia.

  1. #400: Congratulations! [Season Finale]

    3 JAN

    #400: Congratulations! [Season Finale]

    [Italian: Four hundred – Congratulations!] babblePOP! landed on JOY on 11 January 2014, sharing pop and dance from around the world in languages other than English for the first time. Twelve years later, we’re still going strong. And to celebrate 400 episodes, Michael and Io share some bangers from the decade in which they were 12. Michael takes you back to the 1990s, while Io settles into the 2010s with major bops. The babble returns for Season 13 in June 2026. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist 1991: Yothu Yindi – Treaty (Radio Mix) [Yolngu Matha]        2011: Время и Стекло – Любви точка нет [Russian: There is no love. Period.]        1994: คริสติน่า อากีล่าร์ – เลิกเหอะ [Thai: Give Up]        2011: Goga Sekulić – Muška lutka [Serbian: Male doll]        1997: 2 Be 3 – Partir Un Jour (Remix) [French: Leaving One Day]        babble2babble: Italian 2018: Måneskin – Torna a casa [Come back home]        1995: Zucchero, New Orleans Gospel Choir & Lester Snell – X Colpa Di Chi? [Whose fault?]        2010: SHINee – Lucifer [Korean]        1995: Anja Rupel – Rada Plešem (Ponoči Po Mestu) [Slovenian: I Love to Dance (Nights on the Town)]        2014: Ebru Polat – Çilli Bom [Turkish: Chili Bomb]        The post Quattrocento – Tanti Auguri! appeared first on babble POP!.

    1 hr
  2. #399: Give it up for 2025!

    27/12/2025

    #399: Give it up for 2025!

    [#399 – The babble best of 2025] As the sun sets on another year, we can’t forget the bangers that have lit up our radios and made love to our ears during season number 12. Michael and Io try their best to limit themselves to just a dozen songs that illustrate just how good pop music is when it’s not in English. Presenting the best of babble for 2025… but don’t limit yourself to just these 12. Relive the whole season via the pod. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. Want to catch up on the episode? Click through on the Episode Number. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist TORFI & Páll Óskar – EF ÞÚ HEFUR ÁHUGA [#377 – Icelandic: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED]      manifest – Snap [#384 – Turkish]      Domen Kumer – Bolano [#378 – Slovenian: Sick]      Youngtak & Kim Yonja – Juicy Go [#388 – Korean]      Voice of Lele – E Mambo [#375 – Papuan]      Orietta Berti, Fabio Rovazzi & Fuckyourclique – Cabaret [#378 – Italian]      ТУЧА – Комета [#383 – Ukrainian: Comet]      dia maté & Sassa Gurl – Ganda Gandahan (Remix) [#391 – Tagalog: Beautiful Beautiful]      Katarina Živković – Surova realnost [#395 – Serbian: Harsh reality]      Benjamin – Bensaa tulipaloon [#390 – Finnish: Adding fuel to the fire]      Xamdam Sobirov – Altingul [#383 – Uzbek: Golden]      Emilia & Six Sex – pasarella [#378 – Spanish: Catwalk]      The post Three hundred and ninety-nine – Give it up for 2025! appeared first on babble POP!.

    57 min
  3. #398: Bells, letters, snow and sleighs - Merry Christmas!

    20/12/2025

    #398: Bells, letters, snow and sleighs - Merry Christmas!

    [#398 – Merry Christmas!] Santa is just about ready to fly around the world, delivering presents to all the good children of the world. But we don’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice – you still deserve a selection of Christmas bangers from all over. Michael and Io share the musical presents with a show chock-full of joyful festive tunes in languages that aren’t English. Wherever you are – Merry Christmas! Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist fromis_9 – White Memories [Korean]      De Vet Du – Nu Kommer Alla Jullåtar [Swedish: Now Comes All Christmas Songs]      Rúzsa Magdolna & Lotfi Begi – Karácsony mindenhol [Hungarian: Christmas everywhere]      JO1 – To Santa [Japanese]      Yves Berendse – Zou Niet Willen Dat Ik Kerst Mis [Dutch: Wouldn’t Want Me To Miss Christmas]      Fyr Og Flamme – Den Allerførste Jul Uden Dig [Danish: The Very First Christmas Without You]      Pabllo Vittar , Filipe Guerra & John W – Prazer, Mamãe Noel [Brazilian Portuguese: Nice to meet you, Mrs Claus!]      Elena Gheorghe & Adi Cristescu ft Uddi – Polul nord (Brrrrr….) [Romanian: North Pole]      Fallenium – Quand j’ai embrassé le Père Noël [French: When I kissed Santa Claus]      Olya Polyakova – Жінка Сніжинка [Ukrainian: Snowflake Woman]      Girls’ Generation-TTS – Dear Santa [#babbleCLASSIC – Korean]      The post Three hundred and ninety-eight – Bells, letters, snow and sleighs appeared first on babble POP!.

    59 min
  4. #397: Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision 2025

    13/12/2025

    #397: Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision 2025

    [JESC2025: 397 – Bring out more kids!] So many kids, so little time… but they’re all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi. Michael and Io preview the second half of this year’s Contest and there’s a lot to talk about. Michael has a Book Week favourite and Io laments the loss of kid-first songs. But what do you think? Make sure you vote at jesc.tv! Watch the show on YouTube (live from 3am AEST on 14 December) Listen to the songs on your preferred platform Watch the video by following the link Follow us on the socials: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist North Macedonia: Nela Mancheska – Miracle      Montenegro: Asja Džogović – I Tužna i Srećna Priča [Both a Sad and a Happy Story]      Italy: Leonardo Giovannangeli – Rockstar      Portugal: Inês Gonçalves – Para Onde Vai o Amor? [Where Does Love Go?]      Spain: Gonzalo Pinillos – Érase Una Vez (Once Upon a Time)      Georgia: Anita Abgariani – Shine Like a Star      Cyprus: Rafaella & Christos – AWAY      France: Lou Deleuze – Ce Monde [This World]      Albania: Kroni Pula – Fruta Perime [Fruits and Vegetables]      The post Three hundred and ninety-seven – Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision 2025 appeared first on babble POP!.

    57 min
  5. #396: Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

    06/12/2025

    #396: Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

    [JESC2025: 396 – Bring out the kids!] It’s time to celebrate children’s talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year. Michael and Io preview the first half of this year’s Contest, being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi. Watch the show on YouTube (live from 3am AEST on 14 December) Listen to the songs on your preferred platform Watch the video by following the link Follow us on the socials: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist Malta: Eliza Borg – I Believe    Azerbaijan: Yağmur – Miau Miau [Azeri: Meow Meow]    Croatia: Marino Vrgoč – Snovi [Croatian: Dreams]    San Marino: Martina CRV – Beyond the Stars    Armenia: Albert – Brave Heart    Ukraine: Sofia Nersesian – Motanka    Ireland: Lottie O’Driscoll Murray – Rúin [Gaelic: Secrets]    Netherlands: Meadow – Freeze    Poland: Marianna Kłos – Brightest Light    The post Three hundred and ninety-six – Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision 2025 appeared first on babble POP!.

    54 min
  6. #395: Practice makes perfect

    29/11/2025

    #395: Practice makes perfect

    [Arabic: Three hundred and ninety-five – Practice makes perfect] Summer is just about to hit, so what better time to line up a show made for dancing to? Michael and Io get up and moving to these bangers in languages other than English. Whether you’re ready for the club, or can only manage a right foot in, out and shaken about – this one’s for you. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads قائمة التشغيل Mitch Tambo – Hokey Pokey [Gamilaraay]        JO ft Anca Dinicu, Ioana State, Miruna Rumina, Tina Duceac, Ana Petcu & Anisia Gafton – Ne place [Romanian: We like it]        RESCENE – Bloom [Korean]        Sara Siipola – Haluun elää [Finnish: I want to live]        JACE – 是那麼聲勢浩大 LOUD & PROUD [Cantonese: It was so grand]        babble2babble: Arabic Vanco & AYA – Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi) [Don’t forget me (Come on, my love)]        Mohamed Ramadan – معاك للصبح [With you until morning]        Cleo & Donatan – Sianokosy [Polish: Haymaking]        Katarina Živković – Surova realnost [Serbian: Harsh reality]        Kuve – LLORAR-T [Spanish: Cry for you]        The post ثلاثمائة وخمسة وتسعين – التكرار يعلّم الحمار appeared first on babble POP!.

    53 min
  7. #394: More wine!

    22/11/2025

    #394: More wine!

    [Greek: Three hundred and ninety-four – More wine!] If you need a good time, you’ve come to the right place. The bangers, bops and belters are lined up, ready for a fun Saturday night. Michael and Io dive into hats, classic Greek pop and the disappointment of Italian TV in this episode. Plus, they talk wine – what type of wine are they and what type are you? Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Λίστα αναπαραγωγής แองเจลิกา อาร์สยาม – นัว (Noir) [Thai]      Mimifly – Temberang [Malay]      Alice on the roof – 15 ans [French: 15 years]      Grag Queen – Sideral [Brazilian Portuguese: Sidereal]      Gurnazar, Bismil & Showkidd – Tu Te Sharab [Hindi: You are the wine]      babble2babble: Greek LILA – XENA      Thodoris Ferris – Όνειρο Θα ‘Ναι Ξανά (Κούνια) (Oneiro Tha ‘Nai Ksana (Kounia)) [Dream Will Come Again (Cradle)]      ROSALÍA – De Madrugá [Spanish & Ukrainian: At dawn]      Nino Chkheidze – მოდი მალე (Modi Male) [Georgian: Come soon]      Disco Club Paradiso – Mademoiselle [Italian]          [Watch the Sanremo Giovani performance] The post Τριακόσια ενενήντα τέσσερα – Και τα πουρνάρια κλήματα appeared first on babble POP!.

    53 min
  8. #393: Dressed up

    15/11/2025

    #393: Dressed up

    [Swedish: Three hundred and ninety-three – Dressed up] We’re looking good thanks to these banging tracks in languages that aren’t English. You will too. Michael and Io explore Icelandic raves, what young Swedes get up to, the gay Vietnamese rap scene and confusing Thai movies. Suit up and join the fun! Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Spellista Joey Christ ft Alaska1867 – BARA ÞÚ [Icelandic: JUST YOU]        Pháp Kiều – Anh Đi Tìm Ai [Vietnamese: Who Are You Looking For?]        Plaifun Margaret Heng – อัศศะจอรอหัน [Thai]        Mery Spolsky – Nie Ma Już PL [Polish: There is no more Poland]        Sohyang – Brand New Me (우리의 꿈은 영원히) [Korean: Our dream is forever]        babble2babble: Swedish TRIPPEL TRUBBEL – MIL EFTER MIL [MILE AFTER MILE]        Ella Rammelt – BLABLABLA        MELOVIN – тривога [Ukrainian: Anxiety] Fedez – TELEPATICAMENTE [Italian: TELEPATHICALLY]        Saint Levant – NARI NARI NARI / ناري ناري ناري [Arabic: Fire, fire, fire]        The post Trehundra nittiotre – Klädd up till tänderna appeared first on babble POP!.

    54 min
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Ever wondered what JOY’s uplifting music mix would sound like in languages other than English? Celebrate our diverse communities with the newest pop and dance music from around the world, in languages other than English. Hear classic tracks that have been hidden away in CD collections; get excited with Eurovision tracks from the past and present; and brace yourself for the weekly babble2babble – two songs, one language, back-to-back! You may not know what the musical story is, but you’ll still be tapping your toes and humming along. Throw English in the back seat and dive in to the babble! http://joy.org.au/babblepop NOTE: Due to music licencing requirements this podcast is unavailable outside of Australia.

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  • Creator
    JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © JOY Melbourne Inc.
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    babble POP!

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