The Open Table

JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
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The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 2 – Season 4 – AFLW Star Tilly Lucas-Rodd

    This episode of The Open Table features a special guest from the world of elite sport: GWS Giants AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd (@tillylr). Tilly has been a trailblazer throughout their career, from being the inaugural captain and Best & Fairest winner at Hawthorn to their recent move to the GWS Giants. Beyond their on-field achievements, Tilly is a vital voice for the LGBTQIA+ community. The post Episode 2 – Season 4 – AFLW Star Tilly Lucas-Rodd appeared first on The Open Table.

    46 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

    This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading systemic reform to advance the rights, safety and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people across Victoria. The post Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities appeared first on The Open Table.

    48 min

  3. 12/13/2025

    Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale

    We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Joanna Jones (@saintergomusic) to the studio! She’s giving our listeners a special sneak peek of some brand-new music she’s been working on. You won’t want to miss this exclusive listen! Listen now now to celebrate the end of an amazing year with The Open Table! The post Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale appeared first on The Open Table.

    47 min

  4. 11/30/2025

    Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman

    The Movie Forecast: Hits, Misses, and Queer Favourites with Filmmaker Azzad Azman This week, the table is set for a major film discussion! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented filmmaker Azzad Azman (@sploosh__) to the studio. There’s truly nowhere to hide when Azzad joins us to break down the hottest new releases and predict what you absolutely need to watch over the coming months. But that’s not all! Azzad gives us an exclusive look into his current project, the short film he’s writing and directing, @beforeitgoesdown. Get the inside scoop on the inspiration, process, and vision behind his work. Host @craigmbrown and Azzad Azman go head-to-head on the year’s best and worst in film, capping it off with a passionate discussion about their all-time queer film favourites. It’s loud, it’s live, and it’s essential viewing (or listening)! Don’t miss this one. And dont forget to subscribe to The Open Table IG page The post Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman appeared first on The Open Table.

    48 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson

    This week on @theopentable, we’re bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits down for an in-depth, candid, and often fun chat with Dr. @lukeslamdunkwilson. Dr. Wilson joins us to share his personal journey through faith, his experiences with Christianity, and the deeply challenging world of conversion therapy. This conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a raw and intelligent look at how these complex dynamics have shaped his life and his incredible work. Dr. Lucas Wilson is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto, and a leading voice in the critical examination of practices intended to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. He is the editor of the important and timely book, ‘Shame-Sex Attraction.’ In this episode, Lucas doesn’t just discuss his research; he opens up about his own story. The post Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson appeared first on The Open Table.

    46 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour

    We’re thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour. Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier’s Young Journalist of the Year Award and was the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. He joins us fresh off the release of his powerful debut memoir, How to Dodge Flying Sandals, which hit shelves in May this year. This is a must-listen episode, as Daniel dives deep into the intersection of queer and migrant experiences—a perfect fit for the conversations we champion here on The Open Table. In this deeply personal conversation, we go beyond the standard narrative of “coming out.” Daniel shares his nuanced and moving “letting in / coming out experience in a migrant family.” We discuss the challenges, humor, and heart involved in reconciling culture and sexuality, and how he navigated this intimate journey with his family. Daniel offers valuable insights into the concept of “letting in”—fostering acceptance and understanding by opening a door to your world, rather than simply bursting through one. The post Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour appeared first on The Open Table.

    43 min

  7. 11/03/2025

    Episode 15- Season 3- Tom Nethersole

    The Boy in Blue is Back! Listen to the Journey: Tom Nethersole’s New EP & His Return to The Open Table Podcast The incredible artist known as “The Boy in Blue,” has just released a phenomenal new EP, “Father, Son & the space in between.” This new work is an intimate and powerful journey that navigates themes of hurting, healing, and hope. It’s already being hailed as a masterful example of queer storytelling at its finest. In this must-listen episode, Tom joins host Craig Brown to share the intimate story behind the music, diving into his creative process and the personal and professional journey that shaped the EP. He’ll also discuss how the music bravely explores life’s contradictions, including themes of love & disappointment, hope & grief, queer romance & religion, and the push-and-pull of family. Get ready for an insightful, vulnerable, and moving conversation that offers the perfect complement to the EP. The post Episode 15- Season 3- Tom Nethersole appeared first on The Open Table.

    40 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Episode 14- Season 3- Daniel McBurnie

    From Circus Lights to Studio Mics: Daniel McBurnie on The Open Table This week, we’re thrilled to welcome our very own The Open Table producer, Daniel McBurnie, to the guest chair! Before he was making magic behind the scenes, Daniel lived a life under the spotlight as a former circus performer and professional actor. Tune in as he shares thrilling stories from the Big Top, discusses his journey into theatrical life, his personal religious experiences, and how those unique experiences shape his work today. The post Episode 14- Season 3- Daniel McBurnie appeared first on The Open Table.

    42 min
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The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.

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  • Creator
    JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists
  • Show Website
    The Open Table