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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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...