In The Beginning

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This show is especially for lovers of history, origin stories, and JOY Radio.

  1. 04/07/2024

    Episode 22 – The Final Episode

    This, our final episode we reflect on the highlights, we sneak in some more voices of JOY, and speak with our special guests Greg Axtens, Victorian Pride Centre Ambassador, and Isabelle James CEO of JOY, and we find out how Chris first came to JOY in the late 1990s. Greg Axtens Interview on Word for Word Songs: CHAIN REACTION, Diana Ross THIS IS IT, Dannii Minogue LOVED YOU BEFORE, Peach PRC BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    42 min

  2. 27/06/2024

    Episode 21 – The Leaders of JOY

    In this Episode 21 we trace the timeline of the leaders of JOY Radio, including interviews and audio with John Oliver, John Jennings, Marg Gardner, Conrad Browne and Ange Barry. Ange Barry interview on Word-For-Word Songs: CELEBRATION, Kylie Minogue ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY, Vanessa Amarosi BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    44 min

  3. 20/06/2024

    Episode 20 – Drag

    In this Episode 20, we welcome special guest Dean Arcuri (aka Frock Hudson), presenter from JOY Breakfast. We explore the history and derivation of drag, drag out in the world through straight representation, gay drag in Melbourne and on JOY, and drag as a political conduit. Acknowledgements & Links: JOY Media’s Breakfast Podcast Dragtastic Frock Hudson Website ABC Listen Drag Kings Unite to Create World Record and Break Down Gender Stereotypes JOY Media’s The Cabaret Room, Kaye Sera Interview Play List: I AM WHAT I AM, Gloria Gaynor LOLA, The Kinks RISE LIKE A PHOENIX, Conchita Wurst BACK TO MY ROOTS, RuPaul BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    39 min

  4. 13/06/2024

    Episode 19 – JOY Media and Health Programs for the LGBTQIA+ Community

    In this Episode 19, we explore the various health shows that have been part of JOY’s programming over the years. We also discuss JOY’s origins in providing awareness and space for connection to community for people receiving patient care at Fairfield Hospital during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Acknowledgements & Links: Thorne Habour Health Website Positive Living Centre Website JOY Media’s Well, Well, Well Podcast World AIDS Day Website Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic Website JOY Media’s The Wet Spot Podcast AMHF Men’s Health Week Website JOY Media’s Hide and Seek Podcast JOY Media’s The I in Us Podcast Play List: I’VE STILL GOT MY HEALTH, Bette Midler IT’S A HEARTACHE, Bonnie Tyler GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, Cyndi Lauper MACHO MAN, Village People BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    41 min

  5. 06/06/2024

    Episode 18 – JOY’s Radiothon 2024 featuring Special Guest Anita Gibbons from Women on Waves

    In this Episode 18, we celebrate JOY’s Radiothon 2024 together with special guest, Anita Gibbons, who is a life member and former presenter of the iconic music show WOMEN ON WAVES. Acknowledgements & Links: JOY Media: Women on Waves Podcast Play List: SO GOOD, SO RIGHT, Chris Williamson & Meg Christian (From LIVE at Carnegie Hall) GIVE ME YOUR BODY, Sugarbeach (Marlee Walchuk & Tully Callender) From Not Deserted ALWAYS BE GAY, Clare Summerskill (From Love to be Found) BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    37 min

  6. 30/05/2024

    Episode 17 – JOY Radio and its Multicultural Programs

    In this Episode 17, we explore JOY Media’s role in multicultural programming, building inclusive spaces for marginalised communities, and providing a platform for the voices of Australia’s First Peoples. We will also be joined by special guest, Ian Thomas who was the former presenter of ‘Black, Queer and Here’ and one of JOY’s original members. Acknowledgements & Links: NITV Article: The Stage is Set for Electric Fields’ Eurovision Debut JOY Media: Black, White and Rainbow Podcast Koorie Pride Victoria JOY Media: Urban Dreaming Podcast Bangarra Dance Theatre JOY Media: One Voice Podcast featuring Dan Vo JOY Media: Been There Done That Podcast JOY Media: Orange Ribbon Podcast JOY Media: Life Is A Disco Podcast Victorian Multicultural Commission Website JOY Media: Babble POP! Podcast World Wide Wave: The plight of LGBTI refugees in Australia Yellow Kitties Website Play List: ONE MIKALI (ONE BLOOD), Electric Fields DING DONG, Dana International HELLO VIETNAM, Pham Quynh Anh BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    39 min

  7. 23/05/2024

    Episode 16 JOY Media news for the LGBTIQA+ Community

    In this Episode 16, we explore Joy Media’s communication with its listeners, news coverage, and role as an independent voice for the LGBTIQA+ community. Acknowledgements & Links: JOY Media Community Highlights: Tim Lennox Memorial Podcast Gary Wilson Joy Media News Director: Saturday Magazine Podcast JOY Media’s The Informer Podcast JOY Media’s QNN Podcast Play List: IT’S RAINING MEN, The Weather Girls I’M COMING OUT, Diana Ross YOU MAKE ME FEEL (MIGHTY REAL), Sylvester BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

    38 min

  8. 16/05/2024

    Episode 15 JOY Media’s Support of IDAHOBIT Day

    In this Episode 15, we explore IDAHOBIT a day that is celebrated annually on 17 May. IDAHOBIT is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about discrimination, violence, and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and to celebrate the progress already made. This date marks the anniversary of 17 May 1990 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. JOY Media has continually supported the aims of the worldwide IDAHOBIT organisation. Acknowledgements & Links: IDAHOBIT Website United Nations: Universal Declaration of Human Rights JOY Media’s Sidelined Podcasts JOY Media’s Allegro Non Troppo Podcasts JOY at ETIHAD Stadium 2014 JOY Media’s 2013 Outside Broadcast Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Play List: I AM WHAT I AM, Gloria Gaynor FINALLY, CeCe Peniston HIM, Sam Smith STEP BY STEP, Whitney Houston BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

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    JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+
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