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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. 6 days ago

    #415: Persistence prevails

    [Japanese: Four hundred and fifteen – Persistence prevails] Hey hey! Io’s back! And just in time too, to deliver this amazing playlist of tunes from across the world. Let Michael and Io help you get up and dancing to these bops and bangers, including a very special babbleCLASSIC in Greek. Plus, why not meet some of these artists when they’re in town: Ikkimel is in Australia for HÖR ON TOUR, along with fellow German MIJA, and Aussies Luke Hovey and WATTO. Check out tickets for the Melbourne show on 9 October and Sydney show on 10 October Haifa Wehbe graces our shores for her Calm Down Tour, hitting Melbourne on 2 April 2027 and Sydney on 3 April 2027. More info via the Timeless Touring website. 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 Mitch Tambo – Funkytown [Gamilaraay]      Dominique Adhadiaz ft Papion – fokusku kedelay (Remix) [Indonesian: My focus drifts away]      Haifa Wehbe – Nogha [Arabic]      badmómzjay & Ikkimel – Geile Sau trotzdem [German: Still a hot bitch]      Imiskoubria ft Elpida – Sti Discothèque [babbleCLASSIC – Greek: At the Nightclub]      babble2babble: Japanese エミエミ (emi emi) – urusai!      BE:FIRST – Missing      CRUSH – Benim Olsana [Turkish: Why don’t you be mine?]      Jeanne – Cybersensible [French]      Віталій Лобач & СолоХа – Ми пропали [Ukrainian: We’re done for]      The post 四百十五 – 石の上にも三年 appeared first on babble POP!.

    #415: Persistence prevails

  2. 5 Sept

    #414: Keep going!

    [Mandarin: Four hundred and fourteen – Keep going!] Sometimes things just don’t go your way. But you just gotta keep truckin’! Michael kept going with this week’s show to ensure you got your fill of amazing tunes from all over the world. You won’t give up thanks to these amazing tunes made for a dance. 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 GROSU – Дурна Любов [Ukrainian: Stupid Love]        Dhee ft Lara Raj – Vari Vari (Unna Kaadhaliche) (remix) [Tamil: Come Here (Loving You)]        Pietro Basile – Miss Italia [Italian & German]        Elyanna – BOSA [Arabic & Spanish: Kiss]        Ana Mena & Lola Índigo – pa ti toa 3 [Spanish: All for you]        babble2babble: Mandarin GENBLUE幻藍小熊 – 夜市王 [Night Market Queen]        C.Holly & DJ SODA – 花心大蘿蔔 [Playboy]        Manči – Štrukelj moj [Slovenian: My dumpling]        AIDAN – Dolce Vita [Maltese]        Katerina Stikoudi – To Eidolo Sou [Greek: Your Idol]        The post 四百一十四 – 加油 appeared first on babble POP!.

    #414: Keep going!

  3. 29 Aug

    #413: Amazing!

    [Dutch: Four hundred and thirteen – Amazing!] It’s been a big week, but this playlist of amazing music should bring a smile to your face again. Michael takes you around the world to experience the stuff you miss out on here in Australia. There are big new releases from favourites, some songs to dance to and a tribute to the late, great queen Dolly Parton. 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 Evripidis And His Tragedies – Agapaki [Greek: Little love]      Thomas Orlina – Magsayaw Na Tayo [Tagalog: Let’s Dance Now]      Хамдам Собиров – Пешта [Uzbek: Peshta]      Katariina Juselius – PÄÄTYYN [Finnish: All the way]      Chiquis & Becky G – Jolene [babbleCLASSIC – Spanish]      babble2babble: Dutch Samuel Welten & Russo – BOEM! [BOOM!]      Roxy Dekker – Bare Minimum      BENZKHAOKHWAN – PAPAYA [Thai]      Angèle – Une seule vie [French: One life]      Feride Hilal Akın – Rüzgarın Kızı [Turkish: Daughter of the Wind]      The post Vierhonderddertien – Nu breekt mijn klomp! appeared first on babble POP!.

    #413: Amazing!

  4. 22 Aug

    #412: Mad rush

    [Tagalog: Four hundred and twelve – Mad rush] You don’t have to miss out on the amazing music that you don’t get to hear on Aussie radio because it’s not in English. Enjoy a selection of amazing new pop and dance in a multitude of languages in this week’s show. Michael joins you to travel the globe, with huge schlager bangers, fun comebacks, continental successes and something pretty cool that’s close to home. Plus, hear two of the hopefuls trying to win Pili, Pinas! – the Philippine Selection Night – and get a ticket to Eurovision Song Contest Asia. Pili, Pinas! launches on 30 August from 11:30pm AEST (and you can even vote). Listen to the songs and get the livestream ready via the Eurovision Asia website. 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 Vanessa Mai – Ich Fall in Love [German: I’m Falling In Love]      AURA – PES [Turkish: ENOUGH]      Karim B – Eihän se niin mee [Finnish: Isn’t that so?]      Ruth Marlene – Eu sou guerreira [Portuguese: I am a warrior]      Maatakitj – Djiridji 2026 [Nyoongar: Zamia Palm]      babble2babble: Tagalog JM Dela Cerna & Marielle Montellano – Mapadama [Make You Feel]      CARMELLE – Sobra-Sobra [Too much]      Francis Michaud , Angelo & Francis Bédard – Sortilège [French: Spell]      EMIBONNIE (Emi Thasorn & Bonnie Pattraphus) – Red Kiss [Thai]      Solana & Killertunes – Okunkun [Yoruba: Darkness]      The post Apat na raan at labindalawa – Mabilis pa sa alas kwatro appeared first on babble POP!.

    #412: Mad rush

  5. 15 Aug

    #411: Have a good flight!

    [Greek: Four hundred and eleven – Have a good flight] Ding! Arm doors and cross check. We’re about to go on a flight around the world with amazing tunes in languages other than English. With Io in the airport about to depart, Michael fires the satellite up to deliver some goodies that you can enjoy with your tray table in its upright position. 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 DJ MøMø & Alessandra – Sydenflyet [Norwegian: The Sunny-South Flight]        6ENSE – Piliin Mo Ako [Tagalog: Choose Me]        aespa – KISS N TELL [Japanese]        NOVA Rei – Ileke [Naijá & Yoruba: Bead]        Victor Leksell & Molly Sandén – Tänk om [Swedish: Think about it]        babble2babble: Greek Andreas Lambrou – 80’s        Evangelia with Dara Ekimova – PARÉA [Greek & Bulgarian]        DANI RIDE & Q_ARE – 123 KARMA ☆ [Spanish]        Bayartsengel – Ондоо Эрчүүд (Ondoo Erchuud) [Mongolian: Other Men]        Ece Seçkin ft Jeff Redd – Beni Kandırmışsın [Turkish: You deceived me]        The post Τετρακόσια έντεκα – Καλή πτήση appeared first on babble POP!.

    #411: Have a good flight!

  6. 8 Aug

    #410: Anything's possible

    [Vietnamese: Four hundred and ten – Anything’s possible] Yet again, it’s a big show. This new music from around the world is set to get you moving… just like you do when you listen to JOY while you work. Michael and Io line up a couple of new tracks from old favourites, some surprising releases and a contender to represent Bhutan at Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. You can watch Rhythm of Bhutan (and vote for your favourite) on Tuesday 11 August at 11pm (AEST). 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 Азис – Мангава Ту [Bulgarian: I Love You]      Zulaykho Mahmadshoeva ft Battoz – Дил, вале (Dil Vale) [Tajik: Kind hearted]      Wincent Weiss – Uuuhh [German: Oooh]      Jakes Bejoy, Sanjith Hegde & Vinayak Sasikumar – Apna Friday Aayega [Malayalam: Our Friday will come]      Karma Drupchu – ཕ་གཡུས། [Dzongkha: The Homeland]      babble2babble: Vietnamese Chi Pu ft Amber Liu – Tin Được Không [Can you believe it?]      Vy Oanh – BALAYAH      Top Girls – Nikt nie kręci tak jak Ty [Polish: Nobody turns me on like you]      CRUSH – CRUSH! [Turkish]      OLGA ft Mirella – Kansallisaarre [Finnish: National treasure]      The post Bốn trăm mười – Có chí thì nên appeared first on babble POP!.

    #410: Anything's possible

  7. 1 Aug

    #409: Too late

    [Lithuanian: Four hundred and nine – Too late] The north is hot right now, so your evening needs warming too. We’ve turned the thermostat up to bring you some of the biggest tunes from across the globe in languages that aren’t English. Michael and Io give you all you need to shake that behind and get loose… wherever you may be. 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 Marco Schuitmaker – Loesoe [Dutch: Lit]        WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA ft Peanuts-Kun – Strawberry Got it [Japanese]        Amr Diab – Lola El Banat [Arabic: If It Weren’t For The Girls]        Ra Bee & Pou Khlaing – រង្គើ [Khmer: Shake]        Jemput Dengar & The Impatient Sisters – Gembira Cinta [Malay: Happy Love] babble2babble: Lithuanian Joseph June ft Moni – Bangose [In the waves]        Jovani ft NØRA BLU – Vakaras Ilgas [Evening long]        Aitana – SUPERESTRELLA [Spanish: SUPERSTAR]        BB GIRLS – BODY WAVE [Korean]        Ivayla & Diona – Температура [Bulgarian: Temperature]        The post Keturi šimtai devyni – Šaukštai po pietų appeared first on babble POP!.

    #409: Too late

  8. 25 July

    #408: Not so innocent

    [Macedonian: Four hundred and eight – Not so innocent] The world is realigning, back to girl bop goodness. And it’s evident in the bangers in this week’s show. Michael and Io dive into phone calls, horny bops, Euro summers and legendary masterpieces to bring you some tunes from around the world that you’ll have on repeat. 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 ChangMie – Gọi M [Vietnamese: Call M]      Ademi – Ауысайық [Kazakh: Let’s change]      Ana Loral – Ne Bom Čakala [Slovenian: I Won’t Wait]      STAYC – 2 L0VE [Korean]      Haifa Wehbe & Saint Levant – بحبك (BAHIBEK) [Arabic: I love you]      babble2babble: Macedonian Antonia Gigovska – Nemoj da me palis [Don’t turn me on]      Young Dadi – Син на мама [Mum’s son]      K3 & Donnie – Schaduw [Dutch: Shadow]      Fabio Rovazzi ft Arisa & Nino D’Angelo – LA COSTIERA AMALFITANA [Italian: THE AMALFI COAST]      Nanul – Taq A Taq A [Armenian]      The post Четиристотини и осум – Не е цвеќе за мирисање appeared first on babble POP!.

    #408: Not so innocent
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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
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © JOY Melbourne Inc.
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