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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. 1d ago

    #420: Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026

    [#JESC2026: 420 – Get ready to party!] The kids are back. And we’re pretty excited. Michael and Io preview the first half of this year’s Junior Eurovision hopefuls, all trying to win big in Malta. Watch the show on YouTube (live from 6am AEDT on 25 October) 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 Netherlands: Maria – Stronger Together      Cyprus: Harry Georgiou – Who I Can Be      Portugal: Salvador Rio – Alma [Soul]      Montenegro: Mija Vujović – Muzika Nas Spaja [Music Unites Us]      San Marino: Violamarie – Ruota Panoramica [Ferris Wheel]      France: Alec – Comment Tu Vas ? [How are you?]      Poland: Wiktor Sas – Gravity      Armenia: Naré – BOO!      The post Four hundred and twenty – Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision 2026 appeared first on babble POP!.

  2. Oct 10

    #419: Too busy

    [Japanese: Four hundred and nineteen – Too busy] It’s time to dance with this collection of amazing music from around the world. Io’s back and joins Michael to jump into these amazing tunes. With flutes, summer-winter hits and a video that’s too obscene for some, you’ll love every minute. 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 Julija – Krila [Serbian: Wings]        Jaloliddin Ahmadaliyev – Indamaygina [Uzbek: Without a word]        Kind mod Kind ft Soleima – Føles For Godt [Danish: Feels Too Good]        艾薇 Ivy – Fast Food Love (TV Series《The Producer》Episodic Song) [Mandarin] Mabel Matiz – Ha Leylim [Turkish: My love]        babble2babble: Japanese ako – Feel Young        Girls² – EASY        Orietta Berti ft Nina Zilli & Danti – Maledetto Settembre [Italian: Cursed September]        Bilal Hassani – WON EURO DOLLAR [French] Zuchu ft MATUA TZ & Desmile TZ – Kucheza Unajua [Swahili: You Know How to Play]        The post 四百十九 – 猫の手も借りたい appeared first on babble POP!.

  3. Oct 3

    #418: No harm asking

    [Finnish: Four hundred and eighteen – No harm asking] The world offers a smorgasbord of delights. Sometimes these delights tickle the tastebuds, while other times they dive in through your ears and vibrate throughout your body. Michael flies solo to enjoy the smorgasbord with you, with something to delight everyone. There’s even a very special babble2babble, combining a hit TV show and its music all in one. 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 Govind Vasantha, Thamizh Aadhavan & Rockzane – Straight Outta Sarpetta [Tamil]        Stefan – Langevarjuna [Estonian: Parachute]        Nika Zorjan – Pardon [Slovenian]        Angelica – Ahi, che giornata! [Italian: Oh, what a day!] Oscar Zia – Offerkofta [Swedish: Playing the victim]        babble2babble: Finnish (Vain elämää 17) Jippu – GAY        [Watch on Ruutu] Benjamin ft Sara Bee – Hula Hula        [Watch on Ruutu] Leon of Athens & Katerine Duska – ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ (DEFTERA) [Greek: Monday]        VERIVERY – Don’t Panic! [Korean]        Ajda Pekkan – Şahsen Ben [Turkish: I Personally]        The post Neljäsataakahdeksantoista – Ei kysyvä tieltä eksy appeared first on babble POP!.

  4. Sep 26

    #417: Would you like to dance?

    [Czech: Four hundred and seventeen – Would you like to dance?] Melbourne celebrated Kylie day with the addition of a big footy game. While the Dockers let everyone down, the Princess of Pop certainly didn’t. Michael and Io get the afterparty started with some bangers from the world over, including a possible entry for Vietnam at Eurovision Asia and a cover of a Kylie classic in Japanese. Blow that whistle and get into it. 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 Анна Трінчер – О, Господи! [Ukrainian: Oh Lord!]      Tóc Tiên – EM TIÊN [Vietnamese: MS. TIEN]      Sandra Lyng – Vi va alt [Norwegian: We were everything] BECCA – Bi Chamd Hairtai [Mongolian: I love you]      Bootleg Rascal – Baja El Arma [Spanish: Drop the gun]      babble2babble: Czech Jan Bendig – NEZABÚDÁM [I don’t forget]      Ewa Farna – Neříkej, co má se stát [Don’t say what’s going to happen]      WINK – 愛が止まらない ～Turn it into love [babbleCLASSIC – Japanese: My love won’t stop]      Josephine – Δαχτυλίδι (Dahtilidi) [Greek: Ring] Tino – Да ти служа [Bulgarian: To serve you]      The post Čtyři sta sedmnáct – Smím prosit? appeared first on babble POP!.

  5. Sep 19

    #416: Just in case

    [Spanish: Four hundred and sixteen – Just in case] In case you’ve burnt through your playlist of bops and bangers, we’ve put together this line up to bring some heat to your weekend. Michael and Io go around the world to find some amazing tunes in languages other than English. 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 Sebastian Visa – Passenger princess [Finnish]        ZENOS – POSES NYCHTES [Greek: How many nights] TUL8TE & Elyanna – Haneish [Arabic: We’ll live]        Eugenio In Via Di Gioia & Piccolo Coro dell’Antoniano – Ciao bella Italia [Italian]        Kamshat Zholdybayeva – Mahabbatnama [Kazakh: A tale of love]        babble2babble: Spanish Vesta Lugg – Besito en la barra [A little kiss at the bar]        Maluma & Shakira – AGUA [Water]        Bilal Hassani & Kalika – PopStar [French]        KLER & OTOY – Повільне диско [Ukrainian: Slow disco]        Anna-Maria Zimmermann – Arrivederci, Ciao Amore [German]        The post Cuatrocientos dieciséis – Por si las moscas appeared first on babble POP!.

  6. Sep 12

    #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

  7. Sep 5

    #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!

  8. Aug 29

    #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!
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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
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    © JOY Melbourne Inc.
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    babble POP!

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