It’s another lively morning on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Dave, though with Dave away, Joel is joined once again by the brilliant and ever-fabulous Bec Dahl, back in the co-host chair and bringing her signature sparkle to the show & Sassy is back! They kick things off with plenty of early-morning banter before diving into Liam’s holiday adventures and putting their knowledge to the test with a round of Closest to the Pin. The morning’s big guest is Australia’s master illusionist Cosentino, who joins Joel and Bec live to talk about his brand-new show TRICKED, the thrills, the danger, and the magic behind his latest spectacular at The Palms. Later, Joel chats about the upcoming theatre production RED from Little Life Productions and Company 16, featuring Jordan Briggs and Dylan Smith. With laughs, surprises, and a touch of magic, it’s another energetic morning on JOY 94.9 — streaming across Melbourne and around the world.

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It’s a bright and buzzing Thursday on **JOY Breakfast with Joel — and stepping into Dave’s seat for the week is the blonde bombshell herself, Bec Dahl! Joel and Bec kick off the morning with laughs, news, and a whole lot of cheeky banter before diving into the day’s chaos. Joel and Bec talk about their ‘obsessions’, Bec faces the ultimate test in “Is She Really a Neighbours Fan?” and the duo reset the morning with improv energy. They revisit Joel’s pre-recorded chat with the iconic Dita Von Teese, ahead of her lavish new Australian tour, and Joel wraps things up with a fabulous birthday tribute to the legendary Whoopi Goldberg, celebrating her at 70. Fun, fast, and full of sparkle — it’s another joyful morning on JOY Breakfast!

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It was a wild and wonderful Thursday morning on JOY Breakfast with Joel — and filling in for Dave was none other than cabaret queen and chaos connoisseur, Tash York! The studio was bursting with laughs, glitter, and good vibes as Joel and Tash kicked off the morning with a deep dive into the TV “silly season,” sharing what’s hot, what’s not, and what they’ll be bingeing next. The duo dished out the latest Jennifer Watch gossip with updates on Jennifer Aniston’s new romance and Jennifer Lawrence’s bold new film role before diving into a hilarious improv segment that had everyone in stitches. Tash showed off her musical chops in a game of “Sing the Next Line,” and her “Improv Challenge“. Joel caught up with international dance-pop icon Cascada about their career, music and headling the LBTGQ+ Raydia Festival . The show wrapped with birthday celebrations for the fabulous Emma Stone, complete with a poetic tribute and plenty of laughs.

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It’s a wild and wonderful Thursday morning on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Dave! From Halloween hijinks to Melbourne Cup mayhem, the boys bring their trademark mix of laughs, banter, and brilliance. They kick things off with the latest news and weather before diving into the festive season chatter — from coffee champions to creepy apartment mysteries. Joel and Dave chat with Sam & James, hosts of the hit podcast Gaytkeeping, about wrapping their final season and what’s next for the duo. Then, it’s time for The Great Debate — is the Loch Ness Monster real, or just great PR? Dave tests listeners’ nicknames with his Big Question, and the boys welcome Adam Noviello live in the studio to chat about their incredible 2025, creative journey, and brand-new single Ballet Boy. The show wraps with a heartfelt and hilarious birthday tribute to Henry Winkler, celebrating The Fonz turning 80 in style.

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The boys kick things off with news, weather, and some cheeky banter Liam’s overseas adventures, before diving into the latest celebrity headlines — from Nicole and Keith’s shock split to Jason Donovan’s return to the stage as Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Joel shares his random thoughts (and colour obsessions), Bec Dahl joins the boys as Dave hosts “Guess the Movie from the Quote,” – who will win?? Joel V Bec? They chat with Victoria Police’s Inspector Mark Keen about all things rainbow inclusion, replay their interview with Aussie music star RUEL, and celebrate inspiring 15-year-old pilot Jennifer Hunt, who flew solo around Australia! The show wraps with a birthday tribute for legends Ryan Reynolds, complete with hilarious poetry, laughs, and plenty of love.

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The boys kick things off with the latest news, weather, and a dose of October charm before diving into the headlines — including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s reported split. They share cheeky dating tips with a wink and some hilarious listener dating profiles, Aussie Broadway star Ainsley Melham drops by to chat about life as Aladdin on Broadway and cabaret queen Tash York sticks around to co-host the final hour, chatting all things cabaret, chaos, and her improvised comedy show — even performing two spontaneous on-air songs and representing Dave to test her skills in Closest to the Pin Joel and Dave and wrap things up with birthday celebrations for the one and only Sting.

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The boys kick off with some news, weather, and Dave’s hilarious “Top 5 JFK Airport Survival Statements. They explore the science behind how music can actually make chocolate taste sweeter, and dive into new TV buzz, from Rebecca Gibney’s musical comedy Happiness to her new gig as Millionaire Hot Seat’s first female host. Plus, they share weird and wonderful Fun Facts (ever met a “prickle” of porcupines?), chat with Inspector Mark Keen from Victoria Police about safety and visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, and welcome rising Aussie music star Thorne ahead of their JOY Rainbow Sessions performance. Final they wrap the show celebrating the timeless Catherine Zeta-Jones on her 56th birthday with a poetic toast to her brilliance.

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The boys cover everything from David’s visit to the historic Stonewall Inn to the latest on Howard Stern’s extended radio break, Lil Nas X’s struggles, and the 40th anniversary of Molly’s emotional death on A Country Practice. They debate the best TV character deaths with listeners and bring back the always-popular Jennifer Watch—this time spotlighting Jennifer Aniston and teen pilot Jennifer Hunt. Listeners also share memories of their very first jobs, and the show features Joel having a a special chat with Dami Im about her music and career. Plus, they wrap up with a fun Beyoncé birthday celebration poem.

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The boys kick things off with a milestone moment in Aussie sport with former AFL player Mitch Brown coming out as the league’s first openly bisexual man, plus they hear from listeners about what their hometowns are famous for. Victoria Police’s Jeremy Oliver joins them to talk Wear It Purple Day and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and the boys play Liam’s new game Closest to the Pin. They also chat with ‘90s boy band legends FIVE about their reunion tour. The end the show, Dave tests Joel & Liam out some teen slang, and they celebrate Jennifer Coolidge turning 64 with a hilarious birthday poem.

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The morning kicks off with news, weather, and a lively catch-up with Dave about his 2nd week in NYC & his latest Celebrity spotting, before Liam takes the reins for his game Closest to the Pin. Joel dives into the latest entertainment headlines, from Spice Girls “drama” to the standout moments of the 2025 TV WEEK Logies, including Lynne McGranger’s GOLD LOGIE win. Liam shares an update on his dating life before the boys chat with Aussie music star Ruel about his latest work. Dave’s Big Question gets Joel and Liam thinking about what new public holiday Australia should introduce, and the show wraps with a birthday celebration for Charlize Theron (complete with a poetic tribute) plus shout-outs to other famous names marking the day.

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