JOY Drive

15 May 2025

Marina Prior: Comedy, Chaos and Les Misérables

Comedy, Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

She is the undisputed queen of Australian musical theatre, and she is back with a wicked twist! In this JOY Drive Radiothon special, Marina Prior joins Warren and guest co-host Colette Mann to talk all things Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular. From playing the outrageously cheeky Madame Thénardier to touring with a cast of 110, Marina shares backstage secrets, goosebump moments and what keeps her coming back to the stage after decades at the top.

Guest: Marina Prior, Australian soprano and actress

Presenters: Warren Andrew and Colette Mann

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...