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  1. 5d ago

    Drew Cutler Brisbane Hustlers, Ben Cork Pride In Sport, Associate Professor Charles Livingstone Monash University (Gambling In Sport)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? Rugby – The @igrbinghamamandacup is fast approaching! 19-23 August and it’s going to be huge with @brisbanehustlers hosting. We are joined by Drew Cutler, President Brisbane Hustlers, about hosting this prestigious international event, how the event is shaping up and what’s on! (Starts 2.18 mins) Pride In Sport Update – National Program Manager Ben Cork @prideinsport joins the show to talk Pride In Sport Summit, we chat about what pride is in sport and Australia’s stance on inclusion. (Starts 11 mins) Gambling in Sport – Associate Professor Charles Livingstone @monash_uni , one of Australia’s foremost gambling researchers joins the show to discuss gambling in sport. What is the current status across Australia, who is at risk, what does a gambling addiction look like, what causes it and where to seek help? (Starts 22:49 mins) And for our weekly Who is getting their game on segment to close the show this week it’s Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. (Starts 43 mins) Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Drew Cutler Brisbane Hustlers, Ben Cork Pride In Sport, Associate Professor Charles Livingstone Monash University (Gambling In Sport) appeared first on Game On!.

  2. Aug 5

    Getting our game on with Andrew Ribeiro (Perth Rams) and Paul Schofield (embracing sport as a adult)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? Rugby – Starts 2:50 The @igrbinghamamandacup is fast approaching! 19-23 August and it’s going to be huge with @brisbanehustlers hosting. We are joined by @drew.untold President @perthrams about the club’s journey to Bingham and Andrew’s rugby expansion plans as an IGR representative. Keen to be involved in setting up a team in Tasmania, Adelaide or Darwin? Reach out! LGBTQIA+ Sport News – Starts 14:45 – We hear the latest in the weekly Game On LGBTQIA+ Sport Report. Embracing sport as an adult Starts 19:20 – @pauljschofieldgreens chats about his new found love for rugby with the @melbournechargers and his exciting plans to create opportunities for others in the LGBTQIA+ community! A parkrun in Noble Park and a sister club to the Sydney Outfielders in Melbourne! Keen to be part of the action? Paul would love to hear from you! And for our weekly Who is getting their game on segment to close the show this week it’s the AFLW! (Starts 39:00) Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with Andrew Ribeiro (Perth Rams) and Paul Schofield (embracing sport as a adult) appeared first on Game On!.

  3. Jul 29

    Getting our game on with Dr Jemma Keeves, Luke Heckendorf and Julie Charlton (OAM)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? Concussion – Starts 2:23 – What to do. What to know. Physiotherapist and Concussion Researcher, Dr Jemma Keeves @ausmtbi @curtinmri shares her expertise of community concussion events. Recommendations: The CRT 6 Concussion Recognition Tool and the AIS Guidelines for community sport. Inclusion in sport on campus – Starts 12:25 – Luke Heckendorf, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Lead @macquarieuni @macquarieunisport joins the show with the new LGBTQIA+ policy with practical advice on how everyone can feel safe and supported when engaging with Campus Life. Reach out to Luke for guidance. Commonwealth Games 2026 – Starts 23:45 – @wheelzchair OAM has competed in her second Commonwealth Games proudly wearing the Green and Gold and joins the show to share her incredible experience, being an LGBTQIA+ athlete on the world stage and what’s next in her sporting journey! Keen to sponsor Julie? Reach out and let’s make it happen! Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with Dr Jemma Keeves, Luke Heckendorf and Julie Charlton (OAM) appeared first on Game On!.

  4. Jul 22

    Getting our game on with Jon Holmes, Marena Whittle, (Commonwealth Games), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? Commonwealth Games Starts 1:36 – @glasgow_2026 start July 23rd! 11 days  10 sports, 6 para sports  4 venues  1 city. I chat with @jonhholmes Sports Journalist and Founder @sportsmedialgbt about the Games, the LGBTQIA+ athletes to watch and pride! #Glasgow2026@commgamesaus 3×3 Basketball Starts 11:00 – @marenawhittle Olympian, Commonwealth Games medallist and professional athlete joins the show live from Glasgow to talk about the power of creating safe spaces in sport and their love of the 3×3 format! @commgamesaus 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix Starts 19:00 – @davidzaffina Sports Journalist is back from Canada and the USA after being on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear the latest @fifaworldcup news and match analysis with David joining me live in the @joy949 Sport Studio! Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with Jon Holmes, Marena Whittle, (Commonwealth Games), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup) appeared first on Game On!.

  5. Jul 15

    Getting our game on with the Melbourne Frontrunners, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup) and Quadball

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? How to run a half-marathon – @runmelbourne is on this weekend! Keen to be part of the half-marathon action but not sure how? @brooksstuart president @melbournefrontrunners and coach joins the show to tell you how to get ready to run or roll! (Start 2:37) 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix – We head to the USA to chat with @davidzaffina Sports Journalist who is on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear the latest FIFA news and match analysis! (Starts 10:10) Quadball – @quadballvictoria President Justine Eyre and @mishmanners Australian National Squad Quadballer are live in the @joy949 Sport Studio to share their love of quadball with an open invitation to join them on the pitch! @quadballaustralia (Starts 23:00) Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with the Melbourne Frontrunners, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup) and Quadball appeared first on Game On!.

  6. Jul 8

    Getting our game on with LGBTQIA+ Sport News, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup), Melbourne Argonauts (Rowing)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? LGBTQIA+ Sport News – We kick off the show with what is happening across the world in Rainbow sport! 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix (Starts 8mins) – We head to the USA to chat with @davidzaffina Sports Journalist who is on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear a review of the @socceroos match against Egypt and a discussion about the latest FIFA news with red cards and red faces! Rowing  (Stars 21mins) – @melbourneargonautsrc President Alan T and fellow rower Sam B are live in the @joy949 Sport Studio to share their love of rowing with an open invitation to join them on the water! If early starts aren’t your thing (5.40am!) then the Monday night Social Row at 6.15pm might be more your style with a pub dinner afterwards. @rowing_victoria @rowingaustralia Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app     The post Getting our game on with LGBTQIA+ Sport News, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup), Melbourne Argonauts (Rowing) appeared first on Game On!.

  7. Jul 2

    Getting our game on with Matthew Pavlich, CEO Sydney Swans (AFL Pride game)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? AFL – The annual Pride Game is on this Friday hosted by the @sydneyswans taking on the @westernbulldogs We chat with @sydneyswans CEO @mav_29 about the significance of the game for the club having been embraced and championed by the Swans since 2016 and the support of the Swans official supporter group @rainbow_swans We also chat about the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland game and the Sydney Swans approach to player welfare and concussion management. Thank you for being a part of Team Game On showcasing where positivity in sport is a priority! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with Matthew Pavlich, CEO Sydney Swans (AFL Pride game) appeared first on Game On!.

  8. Jul 1

    Getting our game on with Paul Whelan (Gay Games, Valencia), Matthew Pavlich (Sydney Swans Pride Game), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup)

    Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? (Starts 2mins) Gay Games – @pswhelan @glamourheads is in Valencia, Spain making a splash! We chat what the experience is like being at the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sporting event held every four years! @gay_games_valencia (Starts 11mins) AFL – The annual Pride Game is on this Friday hosted by the @sydneyswans taking on the @westernbulldogs We chat with @sydneyswans CEO @mav_29 about the significance of the game for the club having been embraced and championed by the Swans since 2016 and the support of the Swans official supporter group @rainbow_swans We also chat about the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland game and the Sydney Swans approach to player welfare and concussion management. (Starts 26mins) 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix – We head to the USA to chat with @davidzaffina Sports Journalist who is on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear a review and a preview of the @socceroos matches. Co-correspondent @leedavidshaw Vice President @melbournerovers is back in Melbourne ready to channel the magic of @nestory._ on the pitch this weekend! (Starts 38mins) And we close the show listening to the Socceroos powerful team video celebrating Australian multiculturalism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Featuring 20 players, the campaign directly addresses rising anti-immigration sentiment by highlighting the team as a true reflection of modern Australia, where diverse backgrounds and refugee experiences serve as the squad’s greatest strength. Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus app The post Getting our game on with Paul Whelan (Gay Games, Valencia), Matthew Pavlich (Sydney Swans Pride Game), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup) appeared first on Game On!.

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    JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
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    2023 - 2026
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