JOY Drive

15 Mar 2026

Mary Coustas (and Effie): Frigid to Feral

Arts, Comedy, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Comedy icon Mary Coustas joined JOY Drive alongside her legendary alter ego Effie to talk about the new live show Frigid to Feral. They discuss menopause, Greek family culture, comedy that tackles taboo topics, and why audiences have kept coming back to Effie for decades.

Guest: Mary Coustas (and Effie), Actor and Comedian

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...