LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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 &amp Tully Callender) From Not Deserted
ALWAYS BE GAY, Clare Summerskill (From Love to be Found)
BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> 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

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 14, we explore the story of JOY Media’s connection to key LGBTQIA+ events in Australia including, the Pride March, Mardi Gras, and Misumma Festival. Guest Michael Strauss, JOY Media’s Technical Services Manager will also share insights into how things have changed with producing outside broadcasts.

Acknowledgements & Links:
Pride March
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras
Midsumma Festival

Play List:
ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY, Vanessa Amorosi
PRIDE, Johnna Lee Cummings
ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS, Kylie Minogue
UPTOWN FUNK, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
BORN THIS WAY, Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 13, we explore the relationship between JOY Media and various theatre programs spanning over the last 30 years. We also explore the theatre as a platform for LGBTQIA+ performers to thrive and share important stories about our community. Special Guest, David Hunt from Sunday Arts Magazine and Friday Night Live with David and Sue also joins the conversation live in the studio.

Acknowledgements & Links:
JOY Media’s Sunday Arts Magazine Podcast
JOY Media’s Friday Night Live with David and Sue Podcast
JOY Media’s In The Green Room Podcast

Play List:
IF YOU WERE GAY John Tartaglia and Rick Lyon (from Avenue Q)
DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE Barbra Streisand (from Funny Girl)
LIFE UPON THE WICKED STAGE (from Showboat)
CONSIDER YOURSELF Michael Goodman (from Oliver)
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU The Masters Apprentices (from the film, Holding the Man)
BORN THIS WAY Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 12, we commemorate ANZAC Day and the many people who have lost their lives in armed conflict throughout history. We will also be exploring these experiences and moments in history from the LGBTQIA+ perspective, including connection with the Australian Defense Force (ADF).

Acknowledgements & Links:
JOY Breakfast Interview with Dr Noah Riseman
ADF Article: Personnel Step Out with Pride
ADF Article: Three Decades of Pride
The Shrine of Remembrance Defending with Pride Exhibition: Stories of LGBTQIA+ Service
Pride in Defence: The Australian Military and LGBTI Service Since 1945 Publication Link
ABC News Article: Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance Cancels Rainbow Light Plan, CitingThreats and Abuse

Play List:
PACK Up Eliza Doolittle
I WAS ONLY 19 (A WALK IN THE GREEN LIGHT) Redgum
IN THE NAVY Village People
BREAK OUT Swing Out Sister
BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY Bette Midler
BORN THIS WAY Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 11, we continue to explore JOY’s musical catalogue from the archive of compilation CD’s produced between 1998 to 2010. We will also discuss how JOY Media has been a showcase for local, international and LGBTQIA+ artists over the last 30 years.

Acknowledgements & Links:
JOY Media Hump Day Crew
ChillOut Festival Homepage
Gay Boyfriend- The Hazzards Music Video on YouTube

Play List:
JOY Nu Colours
MENAGE A TROIS Alcazar
STEPS Michelle Van Der Ross
RELAX, TAKE IT EASY Mika
LOVE DECLARATION Paul Mac
STAY Sash! feat. La Trec
GAY BOYFRIEND The Hazzards
G.A.Y. Geri Halliwell
PRIDE Johnna
BORN THIS WAY Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 10, we explore JOY’s musical catalogue from the archive of compilation CD’s produced between 1998 to 2010. We will also discuss how JOY Media has been a showcase for local, international and LGBTQIA+ artists over the last 30 years.

Acknowledgements & Links:
JOY Media Hump Day Crew: Lick Goes Live Podcast

Play List:
Joy, Staxx
Wonderful Life, Tina Cousins
Fantasy Island, M People
Take Me Where, Jess Harlen
Heaven, Sarah Washington
A God That Can Dance, Lonnie Gordon
Proper Education, Eric Prydz
Born This Way, Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 9, we explore the definition of an LGBTQIA+ anthem, the role these songs play in reflecting lived experiences and pride, and the importance of using an inclusive approach to discussing the musical catalogue that is connected to the rainbow community.

Acknowledgements & Links:
Anthem Definition and Meaning in the Collins Dictionary
Classic Countdown Music and Memories on ABC iView
Billboard 65 Top LGBTQIA+ Anthems of All Time

Play List:
Absolutely Everybody, Vanessa Amorosi
One of Your Girls, Troye Sivan
Be Your Man, G Flip
Smalltown Boy, Bronski Beat
True Colours, Cyndi Lauper
Over the Rainbow, Judy Garland
I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor
Born This Way, Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 8, we explore how allies have been a valuable part of our Rainbow Family. We reflect on what is an ally, how to identify rainbow washing, and when allies have been an important part of our journey to equality.

Acknowledgements & Links:
Minus 18: How to be an Active LGBTQIA+ Ally
Human Rights Campaign: Being an LGBTQIA+ Ally Report
Pride in Sport Homepage
JOY Media’s Stand Up Straight
Lifeline Australia Homepage
QLife Homepage
PFLAG Australia Homepage
Beyond Blue Homepage
Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officers
Warren Entsch MP’s Same Sex Marriage Adjournment Debate Speech
JOY Media’s Saturday Magazine: A Tribute to Nan McGregor

Play List:
All the Lovers, Kylie Minogue
For Once in My Life, Stevie Wonder
Love’s Never Wrong, Barbra Streisand
Born This Way, Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 7, we explore how JOY Radio has interacted with some public and professional first responder organisations from Victoria Police to health services, and how important it is to have that mutual understanding and respect in times of need.

Acknowledgements & Links:
Tasty Raid – Background and Apology 1994/2014
JOY Media – Victoria Police Community Hour
Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officers
Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission “Proud: Visible, Safe Report” – 66 page document
JOY Media – Switchboard Victoria – SatMag 20210904

Play List:
Philadelphia Freedom – Elton John
Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
Baby I’m Burnin’ – Dolly Parton
Born This Way – Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 6, we celebrate how JOY Radio captured the fight for marriage equality for same-sex couples, tracing interviews and uplifting audio, including a marriage held on air in the JOY studios.

Links:
Equality Campaign- Australia Said Yes
Equality Australia
Australian Human Rights Commission – Marriage Equality
JOY Media’s First Ever On Air Same Sex Marriage of Geoffrey and Daniel
JOY Media’s Saturday Magazine

Play List:
Chapel of Love – Bette Midler
Holiday – Madonna
Better the Devil You Know – Kylie Minogue
Born This Way – Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this episode 5 we celebrate how JOY Radio has provided a platform for our voices and points of view and how this is an integral part of the push towards protections of our human rights and changes in the law. We speak with Nick Henderson from the Australian Queer Archives (AQuA) about how we evolved from “Gay and Lesbian” to LGBTIQA+ by embracing our diversity. Hear some archive audio of voices of the past, especially when positively speaking about expressing our sexuality.

Links:
Australian Queer Archives- AQuA
JOY’s Hide and Seek- You’re with the Sexperts!
Orange Ribbon- JOY’s Cultural Diversity and Awareness Show
Victorian Pride Lobby

Play List:
Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed
Diva – Dana International
Wannabe – Spice Girls
All the Lovers – Kylie Minogue
Born This Way- Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 4, we explore how JOY Radio brings world stories and events to the Rainbow community: From celebrating the Gay Games, World Pride, and Eurovision.

Links:
World Wide Wave
JOY Eurovision
World AIDS Day 2013

Play List:
True Colours – Cyndi Lauper
Tonight Again – Guy Sebastian
You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 3, we explore how JOY has interacted with governments, kept an independent voice, and sometimes educated politicians, even in the face of hostility. You’ll hear about the shows with a political and current affairs focus including, Pot Pourri, Rainbow Report, Sat Mag, The Informer, The Spin, and Word for Word. We interview David ‘Macca’ McArthy, President of JOY Radio and co-host of Saturday Magazine, about interviewing politicians and his favourite surprises over the years.

Links:
Sat Mag
Word for Word
Rainbow Report

Play List:
That’s the Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
Free – Ultra Nate
Born This Way – Lady Gaga  

LEARN MORE]]> In this Episode 2 we take you on a journey from the dreaming of 16 year old John Oliver, founder and member number 1, to create a radio station, the 1993 Midsumma Carnival inspiration to make an application to the Australian Broadcasting Authority for a temporary licence, and to a scrambled dash from being awarded an 8-day licence to finding a space above a hardware store on Coventry Street, South Melbourne, building a radio studio, broadcast desk and aerial, testing and transmitting the first JOY Radio broadcast at 6:20am 1 December 1993 World AIDS Day. And how on this journey we unearth a golden moment when JOY RADIO, as we know it, may never have existed.

Play List:
Children – Billie Porter
Celebration – Kylie Minogue
Born This Way – Lady Gaga

LEARN MORE]]> Over the 22 weeks of this program, we’ll be exploring the history of JOY – the first 30 years.
We’ll try to give you a real sense of where, why and how Australia’s first gay and lesbian radio station came into being; what these first 30 years were like for those involved; and where we find ourselves now.

In this podcast of Episode 1, we share our intentions, circumstances, and sources of information to illustrate how and why we will take you on this journey through the story – so far – of JOY Radio.

Please feel free to contribute to our shows by providing your memories (and corrections) of the story. Send to inthebeginning@joy.org.au or onair@joy.org.au”