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Wednesday Breakfast: Angelo Baronessa – Breakups, Beneficiaries & Sexually Transmitted Debt

peter.nielson — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:42:50 +0000

Financial advisor and JOY favourite Angelo Baronessa returns to the studio to talk about one of life’s trickier transitions — how to handle your money during a separation or divorce.
With Brett opening up about his own current separation, the team dives into everything from superannuation and wills to who technically owns the couch, and how de facto relationships work in Australia (spoiler: two years = very real in the eyes of the law). We also learn about “sexually transmitted debt” (yes, it’s a thing), the risks of joint accounts, and how queer-specific family dynamics — like surrogacy and cohabitation — complicate the financial picture even further.
Smart, supportive, and surprisingly hilarious — this is finance advice the queer community actually needs.

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Wednesday Breakfast: Angelo Baronessa, Jett Blyton, Hot Water, Poop Cruises & Telenovela Tears

peter.nielson — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:37:26 +0000

No LJ this week, but Brett and Tim bring enough camp chaos to sink a cruise ship — which is exactly what they review (yes, that infamous poop cruise). Meanwhile, Jett Blyton drops in to chat about their new single Needing a Break, LA songwriting adventures, and why they’re spelling track names without spaces. And our resident finance king Angelo Baronessa returns to help Brett (and all of us) navigate financial planning during separation and divorce — from beneficiaries and superannuation to sexually transmitted debt.

Plus:
Cold showers, gas breakdowns, and pool-side speedo rinses, Telenovela obsession (feat. dramatic sea captains, revenge marriages & concrete deaths), LJ’s tears to My Sister’s Keeper (finally!), And your first-world problems, from regrouting to wifi woes!!

It’s silly, sincere, and as always — unmistakably JOY.

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Wednesday Breakfast: Angelo Baronessa: Superannuation, Tariffs & Penguin Island Economics

peter.nielson — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:27:08 +0000

Financial advisor and JOY favourite Angelo Baronessa returns to unpack the current market rollercoaster—from Trump tariffs to luxury bag loopholes—and what it all means for your super, your shares, and your sanity.
We talk US recession jitters, overvalued assets, Bitcoin volatility, and why sometimes the best advice is to just “sit there and look pretty.” Plus, discover how Chinese shopping visas and handbag markups are shaking up global trade—and why checking your super too often might be hurting more than helping.
Light on jargon, big on laughs, and full of practical tips (including don’t retire this week), this one’s for anyone who’s looked at their super balance and panicked.

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Wednesday Breakfast: Angelo Baronessa – Tax Cuts, Budget Gossip & Bonfire Resignations

peter.nielson — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:21:32 +0000

It’s Christmas for the finance nerds and JOY Breakfast is unwrapping the budget with our resident money man, Angelo Baronessa! From decoding those so-called “$5-a-week” tax cuts to dissecting student debt relief, Medicare tweaks, and cheeky electricity rebates—Angelo breaks it all down with wit, clarity, and just the right amount of sass.
But it’s not all spreadsheets and policy—things heat up when we chat about burnt bridges, storm-out resignations, and the wine-and-chips moment that ended it all. You’ll laugh, learn, and maybe even save a few bucks.
Join us for a budget breakdown that’s actually fun. Yes, really.

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TWE Pride on Joy Breakfast with Dee Mason

Dee — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:11:55 +0000

In this snippet from our Feb 26 show, Dee Mason speaks with Nafez Hayek from Treasury Wine Estates’ TWE Pride committee about his professional life as a closeted gay man with his former employer and his journey to acceptance and and his work towards achieving Gold (hopefully in 2025) in the AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) with his new role at Treasury Wine. They discuss the importance of corporates supporting the LGBTQIA+ communities responsibly and throughout the year…… not just for Pride Season.

Dee Mason (host) and Nafez Hayek (TWE Pride committee)
(feat. Barkly the wonder dog)

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Angelo Baronessa’s Christmas Wish List

brett.hibberd — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:59:09 +0000

Deck the halls with financial wisdom! In this festive episode of JOY Breakfast, Brett brings his vocal talents to life as he sings Angelo Baronessa’s “Financial Advisor’s Christmas Wish List,” set humorously to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas. As Brett belts out each financial wish, Angelo breaks them down with practical tips on budgeting, retirement planning, emergency funds, debt repayment strategies, and diversifying investments. Join Brett, Craig, and Angelo for a fun-filled segment blending humour, music, and insightful advice to help you manage your finances this holiday season.

To learn more about Angelo Baronessa and Divergent Wealth, visit divergentwealth.com.au.

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Angelo Baronessa Finance Expert On Investments

Tim — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:07:43 +0000

Brett, Tim and Nige chat with Angelo Baronessa about how to safely grow those investments.

Get in touch with Angelo for your financial advice needs at http://www.divergentwealth.com.au

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Macbeth, Netball And The Battle Of The Weather Girls

Tim — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:04:24 +0000

In this exclusive full length episode Brett, Tim and Nige catch up with finance guru Angelo Baronessa from Divergent Wealth about investing money and how to avoid scams. Shannon Rogers and Orla Jean Poole stop by to talk about their award winning show Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence. Deaf actor and advocate Nathan Borg talks about his advocacy work and upcoming film My Melbourne and Brett and Nige are schooled by our newsreader Craig on how to read the weather.

For all your wealth creation needs, head to divergentwealth.com.au

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence is playing until Friday, 3 October 2024 as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.

To find out more about Nathan Borg, head to his website nathanborg.com.au

Hear your Weather Girls Brett & Nige: https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2024/10/03/brett-nige-your-weather-girls/

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Finance Guru Angelo Baronessa On Achieving The Aussie Dream

Tim — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:57:57 +0000

Brett, Tim and Nige chat with Angelo Baronessa about how to save for a home, what to do with your available equity and the risks involved with Crypto.

Get in touch with Angelo for your financial advice needs at divergentwealth.com.au

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Hardware Stores and Dance Floors

brett.hibberd — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:56:43 +0000

Brett and Tim chat about a certain hardware store hosting a rave, spearheaded by none other than Australia’s top EDM duo, Peking Duck. We discuss the idea of turning a hardware haven into a pulsating party spot, complete with the beloved sausage sizzle and the unique concept of “tradie chic” attire. We share hilarious listener reactions and personal anecdotes about our own experiences in raves and the joys of wandering around stores like Bunnings and music shops. So, put on your fluorescent clothing and get ready for a joy-filled chat about the most unexpected rave venue you could imagine!

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