JOY Drive

23 Oct 2025

Bob Downe: Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years of Polyester and Pop

Comedy, LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The bouffant is back! After 40 fabulous years of laughter, glitter and good times, Bob Downe celebrates his milestone show CHOOSE BOB! packed with 80s bangers, sequins, and stories from his glittering career. He chats about joy, reinvention, and the art of staying fabulous forever.

Guest: Bob Downe, Comedian, Singer & Entertainer

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...