JOY Drive with Warren https://joy.org.au/joydrive/ JOY Drive with Warren, 4-6pm weekdays on JOY 94.9FM. Great music, informative interviews and exceptional banter. Smart, Fun Radio. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities false episodic JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast JOY Drive with Warren https://joy.org.au/joydrive/wp-content/uploads/sites/489/2024/02/JOY-Drive-Podcast-Cover-Image-2024-V4-2.png https://joy.org.au/joydrive Weekly a18a2705-a8a5-5456-a514-88997da2a0e7 Nicole Rich: Property Underquoting https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/nicole-rich-property-underquoting/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6693 Underquoting has become a flashpoint for frustrated buyers and confused sellers, especially as some properties continue to sell far above their advertised ranges. Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, explains the updated real estate guidelines, why comparable properties matter, and how buyers and sellers can spot red flags and stay informed.

Guest: Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria

Presenter: Latham Smith

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 14:19 Elliot Attard: Gaming News https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/elliot-attard-gaming-news-2/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:59:41 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6715 From surprise drops to messy patches and the next wave of must-play titles, the gaming world is bursting with updates. Elliot Attard breaks down the headlines, community buzz and the sleeper hits worth loading up next.

Guest: Elliot Attard, JOY Checkpoint

Presenter: Latham Smith

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:18 Suzy Wrong: TV Series Review – Boots https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/suzy-wrong-tv-series-review-boots/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:57:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6713 Suzy Wrong reviews Netflix’s Boots, which dives into big life pivots, belonging, and the fear of being “too late”.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 18:30 Dr Danielle Le Lagadec: The Surprising Health Benefits of Line Dancing https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/dr-danielle-le-lagadec-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-line-dancing/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:55:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6711 Line dancing is booming again, and beneath the fun, researchers are finding it boosts fitness, balance, memory and mental wellbeing across all ages. Dr Danielle Le Lagadec explains how this simple, social style of movement supports both individual health and community connection.

Guest: Dr Danielle Le Lagadec, Senior Lecturer and Head of Course, Graduate Certificate in Nursing, CQUniversity Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:34 Dr Hunter Bennett: Why Morning Exercise Feels So Much Harder https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/dr-hunter-bennett-why-morning-exercise-feels-so-much-harder/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:53:35 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6709 If you’ve ever wondered why early-morning workouts feel heavier, slower or just downright punishing, there’s real physiology behind it. Exercise scientist Hunter Bennett breaks down how body temperature, hormones, and circadian rhythms affect how our muscles perform throughout the day.

Guest: Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science at the University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 7:16 Dr Rebecca Davies: Saturn’s Disappearing Rings and the Hunt for Life Beyond Our Solar System https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/dr-rebecca-davies-saturns-disappearing-rings-and-the-hunt-for-life-beyond-our-solar-system/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:51:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6707 Saturn’s iconic rings are turning edge-on and almost invisible, just as astronomers uncover new clues about rogue planets, life-supporting moons and a massive burst from a star 130 light-years away. Dr Rebecca Davies explains the week’s biggest space stories and what they mean for our understanding of the universe.

Guest: Dr Rebecca Davies, ARC DECRA Fellow and Faculty member at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 11:30 Dr James Gardiner: How School Exemptions Shape LGBTQIA+ Students’ Lives https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/dr-james-gardiner-how-school-exemptions-shape-lgbtqia-students-lives/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:49:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6705 Religious schools can still legally discriminate against LGBTQIA+ students and staff, creating a confusing and sometimes harmful landscape for young people navigating both faith and identity. Dr James Gardiner shares what teens told him about pressure, belonging and the supports that changed everything.

Guest: Dr James Gardiner, Research Associate at Western Sydney University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 12:50 Dr Joel McGregor: Do Youth Justice Reforms Make Communities Safer? https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/26/dr-joel-mcgregor-do-youth-justice-reforms-make-communities-safer/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:48:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6703 Victoria is introducing harsher penalties for young people, but will treating 14-year-olds like adults actually reduce crime or make things worse long-term? Criminologist Dr Joel McGregor explains how teenagers move through the justice system and what genuinely works to keep communities safe.

Guest: Dr Joel McGregor, Criminologist at Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:53 Leo Stubbing: New Music — Wicked, Mariah and Musical Flashbacks https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/leo-stubbing-new-music-wicked-mariah-and-musical-flashbacks/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:44:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6689 Leo dives into the brand-new soundtrack Wicked: For Good, released alongside Part Two of the film, including two original songs written just for the movie: Ariana Grande’s shimmering The Girl in the Bubble and Cynthia Erivo’s powerful No Place Like Home.

Leo also runs through major new singles from Mariah Carey, Shannon Noll and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, plus what’s new on his YouTube channel, including Bananarama in Sydney, Melissa Tkautz battling a cold, and Mariah Carey hanging out with Molly Meldrum.

Guest: Leo Stubbing, The Sound Museum Podcast & YouTube Channel

Presenters: Warren Andrew and Latham Smith

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:51 Dr Lily O’Hara: Why Weight-Loss Compliments Can Harm More Than Help https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/dr-lily-ohara-why-weight-loss-compliments-can-harm-more-than-help/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:35:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6687 Well-meant comments about weight loss can reinforce stigma, trigger shame and tie self-worth to appearance. Senior Lecturer Lily O’Hara explains why it is time to retire body-focused praise and what we can say instead to build genuine kindness and connection.

Guest: Dr Lily O’Hara, Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Griffith University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:58 Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Twin Film Phenomenon: The Whys of Lookalike Film and TV Productions https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/associate-professor-lauren-rosewarne-twin-film-phenomenon-the-whys-of-lookalike-film-and-tv-productions/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:32:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6684 Why does Hollywood keep releasing two versions of the same movie, sometimes weeks apart? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks her new book ‘The Twin Film Phenomenon: The Whys of Lookalike Film and TV Productions’, revealing the mix of rivalry, zeitgeist and industry chaos behind cinema’s most uncanny doubles.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:07 Commissioner Joe Ball: Trans Day of Remembrance https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/commissioner-joe-ball-trans-day-of-remembrance/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:29:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6681 On Trans Day of Remembrance, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, Joe Ball, reflects on loss, resilience and the everyday actions that make communities safer. Joe explains how inclusion, solidarity and visibility shape both remembrance and the broader fight against gender-based and family violence.

Guest: Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 19:54 Anthony Smith: Mind Matters — Why Real Rest Is Crucial https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/anthony-smith-mind-matters-why-real-rest-matters/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:24:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6678 Most of us are pushing through life exhausted, but real rest is more than collapsing on the couch. Clinical Psychologist Anthony Smith explains the science, importance and benefits of restorative downtime.

Guest: Anthony Smith, Clinical Psychologist

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 8:18 Nic Saunders: Holiday Pet Emergencies And How to Prepare Before You Travel https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/nic-saunders-holiday-pet-emergencies-and-how-to-prepare-before-you-travel/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:21:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6676 Summer travel sends pet emergencies through the roof, often right when owners are interstate or overseas. Nic Saunders from Ready Vet Go explains how to create a Medical Intervention Plan, prepare your sitter, and keep pets safe over the festive season.

Guests: Nic Saunders, Co-Founder and Operations Manager, Ready Vet Go

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 11:21 Tara Bohanna: TeamSports4Girls https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/tara-bohanna-teamsports4girls/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:20:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6674 As rising costs push girls out of community sports, TeamSports4Girls is removing barriers and rebuilding confidence one player at a time. AFLW’s Tara Bohanna shares why team sport changes lives and how the program plans to support 1,000 girls over the next two years.

Guest: Tara Bohanna, AFLW

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 6:36 Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Magnesium — Miracle Mineral or Marketing Hype? https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/evangeline-mantzioris-magnesium-miracle-mineral-or-marketing-hype/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:11:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6671 Magnesium is everywhere, in tablets, creams, and powders, but how much do we actually need? Dr Evangeline Mantzioris breaks down myths about deficiencies, sleep claims, muscle-cramp facts, and why some supplements contain risky extras like high-dose B6.

Guest: Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 11:58 Sally Nicholes and Jade Blakkarly: Law Talk — How Family Violence Pushes People into Poverty https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/sally-nicholes-and-jade-blakkarly-law-talk-how-family-violence-pushes-people-into-poverty/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:09:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6668 Family violence doesn’t end at the front door; it can trap people in cycles of poverty, insecurity and isolation. Managing Partner Sally Nicholes and WIRE CEO Jade Blakkarly unpack how violence intersects with money, housing, safety and gendered power, and why the 16 Days of Activism matters more than ever.

Guests: Sally Nicholes, founder and Managing Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers, and Jade Blakkarly, Chief Executive Officer at WIRE

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Nicholes Family Lawyers is a proud JOY sponsor and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their experienced team can help with rainbow family law, including surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and asset protection.

For more information, visit nicholeslaw.com.au, or call 03 9670 4122, or email reception@nicholeslaw.com.au

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 16:00 Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Movember Moustaches https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/associate-professor-theresa-larkin-the-science-behind-movember-moustaches/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:02:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6665 Movember isn’t just about facial hair; it’s a window into hormones, genetics and why some moustaches bloom while others barely appear. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin breaks down testosterone, hair growth quirks and the biology behind everything from red beards to record-breaking whiskers.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 11:06 Suzy Wrong: Film Review — A Good Child https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/suzy-wrong-a-good-child/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6662 Singaporean film A Good Child is a tender exploration of dementia, drag and unexpected connection. Critic and creator Suzy Wrong reflects on how the story of a drag performer posing as his mother’s daughter becomes a powerful portrait of healing across generations.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 18:20 Felicity Young AO: Australia’s $266 Million Global Fund Pledge https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/felicity-young-ao-australias-global-fund-pledge-and-what-it-means/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:57:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6658 Australia has committed $266 million to the Global Fund, a move that will ripple across the Indo-Pacific in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. Felicity Young unpacks how this investment saves lives, strengthens regional health systems and delivers extraordinary returns for every dollar spent.

Guest: Felicity Young AO, International Program Director, Health Equity Matters

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:48 Associate Professor Elliot Varøy: Why We Talk to Rubber Ducks https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/associate-professor-elliot-varoy-why-we-talk-to-rubber-ducks/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:55:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6656 Rubber ducks have become an unlikely problem-solving tool, helping us slow down, think aloud and spot the errors we’ve been staring past. Associate Professor Elliot Varøy explains why talking to an object works, and how this simple technique can untangle everything from coding bugs to life admin.

Guest: Associate Professor Elliot Varøy, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 6:52 Andrew Sloan: Why Things Feel F*cked https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/andrew-sloan-why-things-feel-fcked/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:51:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6654 Psychotherapist Andrew Sloan explores why so many of us feel stuck, stressed and burnt out in a world that won’t slow down. His new book ‘Why Things Feel F*cked’ offers small, practical ways to reset our nervous systems and find calm amid the noise.

Guest: Andrew Sloan, Psychotherapist and Author of Why Things Feel F*cked

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 14:22 Marcus: HoMie https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/marcus-homie/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:49:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6652 From a street project to a social enterprise, HoMie has spent a decade transforming lives through fashion. Co-founder Marcus reflects on how the team continues to evolve, empower young people and tackle youth homelessness head-on.

Guest: Marcus, Co-founder HoMie

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 7:28 Dr Wahed Waheduzzaman: Gender Diversity as a Climate Solution https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/23/dr-wahed-waheduzzaman-gender-diversity-as-a-climate-solution/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:48:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6635 When it comes to tackling climate change, who’s in the room matters as much as what’s on the agenda. Dr Wahed Waheduzzaman explains how gender inclusion in leadership can help drive innovation, sustainability and stronger environmental outcomes.

Guest: Dr Wahed Waheduzzaman, Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:32 Leo Stubbing: Pop Comebacks and New Sounds Redefining 5SOS, Robyn and More https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/leo-stubbing-pop-comebacks-and-new-sounds-redefining-5sos-robyn-and-more/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:24:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6629 From 5 Seconds of Summer’s electro-leaning era to big pop returns from Ellie Goulding, Meghan Trainor and Robyn—plus fresh spins and covers. Leo Stubbing serves the week’s essential listens with context and sparkle.

Guest: Leo Stubbing, The Sound Museum Podcast & YouTube Channel

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:36 Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Do We Still Need Work Friends? https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/associate-professor-lauren-rosewarne-do-we-still-need-work-friends/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:21:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6626 Gen Z is drawing firm lines between work and life, and while older workers call it cold, they call it healthy. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores boundaries, hybrid offices and what we lose (and gain) when we log off at five.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:12 Simone Kelly: Transform Transwear and Gender-Affirming Design https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/simone-kelly-transform-transwear-and-gender-affirming-design/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:19:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6624 A Melbourne Awards finalist, Transform Transwear crafts gender-affirming apparel with community at its heart. Founder Simone Kelly on comfort, collaboration and the confidence good design unlocks.

Guest: Simone Kelly, Founder, Transform Transwear

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 6:22 Jayne Travers-Drapes: Box Divvy and the Quiet Power of Kindness https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/jayne-travers-drapes-box-divvy-and-the-quiet-power-of-kindness/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:18:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6622 Neighbourhood grocery hubs are cutting costs—and sparking generosity through “Kindness Boxes.” Co-founder Jayne Travers-Drapes shares stories of food, connection and community care.

Guest: Jayne Travers-Drapes, Co-founder, Box Divvy

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 5:52 Jane Tiller: DNA Tests, Medications and Your Health Insurer https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/jane-tiller-dna-tests-medications-and-your-health-insurer/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:17:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6620 Two Australian private health insurers are offering pharmacogenomic tests—personalised medicine meets privacy questions. Jane Tiller maps the benefits, risks and the ethics of insurers handling our genetic data.

Guest: Jane Tiller, Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser in Public Health Genomics, Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:29 Nic Saunders: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Life https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/nic-saunders-choosing-the-right-pet-for-your-life/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:14:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6617 Heart says “puppy,” calendar says “maybe budgies.” Nik Saunders from ‘Ready Vet Go’ match energy, housing and travel to the pet that truly fits.

Guest: Nic Saunders, Co-Founder and Operations Manager, Ready Vet Go

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 15:07 Son Vivienne: 2025 Trans Awareness Week https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/son-vivienne-2025-trans-awareness-week/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:12:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6615 For the 2025 Trans Awareness Week, a cemetery gathering becomes a space for remembrance, visibility and care. Son Vivienne shares the meaning behind “Honouring with Pride” and how to be an everyday ally.

Guest: Son Vivienne, Chief Executive Officer, Transgender Victoria

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:20 Professor Paula Gerber: Tasmania’s Historic Compensation for Past Homosexuality Convictions https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/professor-paula-gerber-tasmanias-historic-compensation-for-past-convictions/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:10:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6612 Tasmania will compensate people convicted under historic homosexuality laws, which is an Australian first. Professor Paula Gerber explains how the scheme was built and why acknowledgement still matters.

Guest: Professor Paula Gerber, Legal Scholar and Human Rights Advocate, Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 8:52 Suzy Wrong: Film Review — Queer as Punk https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/suzy-wrong-film-review-queer-as-punk/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:08:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6610 Raw, fearless and loud, Queer as Punk centres defiant visibility under hostile laws. Suzy Wrong reflects on faith, family and the stubborn joy that powers survival.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 18:45 Dr Bo Pang: Sunscreen – Recalls and Rebuilding Trust https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/dr-bo-pang-sunscreen-recalls-and-rebuilding-trust/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:06:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6608 With 21 products under TGA review, consumers are asking what—and who—they can trust. Marketing lecturer Dr Bo Pang explores reactive versus proactive transparency and how brands can earn back confidence.

Guest: Dr Bo Pang, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 8:13 Declan Greene: Whitefella Yella Tree https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/declan-greene-whitefella-yella-tree/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:04:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6606 A Blak queer love story under a lemon tree lands at the Union Theatre for three nights only. Co-director Declan Greene shares how tenderness, history and spare design create a soaring, intimate epic.

Guest: Declan Greene, Artistic Director, Griffin Theatre Company

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 7:11 Derryn Pert: Understanding Erectile Health https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/derryn-pert-understanding-erectile-health-without-the-awkward/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:02:05 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6603 Changes in erection strength or control are common—and worth talking about early. Pelvic health physio Derryn Pert explains causes, inclusive care and practical first steps.

Guest: Derryn Pert, Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 12:04 Dr Rebecca Davies: Little Red Dots, Monster Flares and Aussie JWST Brilliance https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/dr-rebecca-davies-little-red-dots-monster-flares-and-aussie-jwst-brilliance/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6601 JWST’s “little red dots,” the brightest black-hole flare ever, and an Australian fix that sharpened the space telescope’s vision. Rebecca Davies decodes three cosmic headlines that read like sci-fi.

Guest: Dr Rebecca Davies, ARC DECRA Fellow and Faculty member at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 7:31 Dr Mark Buzza: Pancreatic Cancer — Signs, Risks and Hope https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/dr-mark-buzza-pancreatic-cancer-signs-risks-and-hope/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:58:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6599 It is called the “silent killer,” but early awareness can save lives. Dr Mark Buzza unpacks symptoms, risk factors, and the research Pancare Foundation is backing to lift survival.

Guest: Dr Mark Buzza, Head of Research, Innovation & Advocacy, Pancare Foundation

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 6:12 Professor Emery Schubert: Why Earworms Take Over Your Brain https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/professor-emery-schubert-why-earworms-take-over-your-brain/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:57:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6597 Why do “Baby Shark” and “Padam Padam” lodge in our heads, and how do we finally shake them loose? Music cognition expert Professor Emery Schubert explains the science of sticky songs, from melody and memory to the quickest fixes.

Guest: Professor Emery Schubert, UNSW Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 12:15 Leo Stubbing: Madonna’s Confessions at 20, Katy’s “Bandaid,” and Kylie’s Xmas https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/16/leo-stubbing-madonnas-confessions-at-20-katys-bandaid-and-kylies-xmas/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:55:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6594 Leo rounds up a big week: Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor (Twenty Years Edition) lands on streaming with bonus tracks and remixes, while Katy Perry drops “Bandaid” and Kylie unveils an Amazon-exclusive Christmas single ahead of Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped). Plus Joel Adams re-records “Please Don’t Go,” Sheppard cover “Champagne Supernova,” Dimitrii (an AI alter-ego project) releases “Gravity,” Jonas Brothers tease a Disney+ holiday film with “Coming Home for Christmas,” YouTube gems include Divine’s final interview and ARIA-night Tina Arena, and the Throwback spotlights Madonna’s “You’ll See.”

Guest: Leo Stubbing, The Sound Museum Podcast & YouTube Channel

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:43 Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Sneezes, Itches and Allergies Explained https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/07/associate-professor-theresa-larkin-sneezes-itches-and-allergies-explained/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:18:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6574 Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit?

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin breaks down the science behind hay fever, food reactions and mysterious sensitivities, and shares how we can better understand and manage our body’s over-the-top responses.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:00 Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Internet’s Mayor and the Politics of Virality https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/07/associate-professor-lauren-rosewarne-the-internets-mayor-and-the-politics-of-virality/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:16:35 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6572 New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has been dubbed “the Internet’s Mayor”. His joyful, viral campaign is turning local politics into a global phenomenon.
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks how Mamdani blurred the lines between authenticity, performance and politics and what his rise says about the new rules of power and personality online.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:28 David Martin Harris: Celebrating Queer Storytelling at the Melbourne Awards https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/07/david-martin-harris-celebrating-queer-storytelling-at-the-melbourne-awards/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:14:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6570 The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has been named a finalist in this year’s Melbourne Awards, recognising its role as a cultural force for connection, creativity and visibility.
CEO David Martin Harris joins us to reflect on what the honour means for the team, the evolution of queer cinema, and how the festival continues to amplify voices and stories that shape our community.

Guest: David Martin Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:35 Jesse Matheson: 2026 Mardi Gras Launch https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/07/jesse-matheson-2026-mardi-gras-launch/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:11:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6568 The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has dropped its 2026 program, with more than 80 events celebrating connection, creativity and pride. From the Parade and Fair Day to new performances and venues across the city, this year’s festival is set to be bigger than ever.
Interim CEO Jesse Matheson shares the stories behind the new theme, the return of iconic moments, and what’s in store for next February.

Guest: Jesse Matheson, Interim CEO, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 13:35 Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: What’s Really in Your Protein Powder https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/07/dr-evangeline-mantzioris-whats-really-in-your-protein-powder/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:09:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6564 A United States investigation has found that more than two-thirds of popular protein powders contain unsafe levels of lead, but what does that mean for Australians shaking up supplements after the gym?
Dr Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of South Australia breaks down how contamination happens, which products are most at risk, and why “organic” doesn’t always mean safe.

Guest: Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 17:52 Leo Stubbing: New Music from Florence & the Machine, Orville Peck and More https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/01/leo-stubbing-new-music-from-florence-the-machine-orville-peck-and-more/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:32:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6559 The Sound Museum’s Leo Stubbing returns with fresh releases from Florence & the Machine, Orville Peck, Ed Sheeran, Go-Jo & Erika Vikman, and David Archuleta, plus a cheeky ABBA throwback. We talk sound, stories, and why pop nostalgia still rules the playlist!

Guest: Leo Stubbing, The Sound Museum Podcast & YouTube Channel

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 8:41 Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Louvre Heist and the Man in the Hat https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/01/associate-professor-lauren-rosewarne-the-louvre-heist-and-the-man-in-the-hat/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:31:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6557 A Paris jewel theft, a viral photograph, and one sharply dressed stranger. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from the University of Melbourne unpacks why we’re obsessed with turning ordinary bystanders into internet icons, and what this says about our need for mystery, memes and modern myth-making.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Andy Mac

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:05 Chris Zeiher: Australia Shines in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/01/chris-zeiher-australia-shines-in-lonely-planets-best-in-travel-2026/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:29:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6554 From the rugged Ikara–Flinders Ranges to Melbourne’s world-class food scene and Victoria’s Great Bathing Trail, Australia has scored big in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026. Chris Zeiher breaks down the picks, the global trends behind them, and why wellness and nature are topping traveller wishlists.

Guest: Chris Zeiher, Lonely Planet

Presenter: Andy Mac

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 10:46 Dr Don Woo and Harlow Wu: A Happier Vet Visit at Melbourne Dog Clinic https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/01/dr-don-woo-and-harlow-wu-a-happier-vet-visit-at-melbourne-dog-clinic/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:27:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6552 Fear-free, dog-only, and proudly queer-owned, Melbourne Dog Clinic is reimagining the vet experience. Founders Dr Don Woo and Harlow Wu share how they built a space designed for calm, comfort and care, plus what’s next as they celebrate the clinic’s first birthday.

Guest: Dr Don Woo and Harlow Wu, Melbourne Dog Clinic

Presenter: Andy Mac

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 9:57 Professor Carole Cusack: Halloween – From Celtic Ritual to Aussie Street Party https://joy.org.au/joydrive/2025/11/01/professor-carole-cusack-halloween-from-celtic-ritual-to-aussie-street-party/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:25:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joydrive/?p=6549 Before pumpkins and plastic spiders, Halloween was a Celtic New Year’s festival marking the boundary between life and death. Professor Carole Cusack from the University of Sydney traces its ancient roots, migration to America, and uniquely Australian reinvention.

Guest: Professor Carole Cusack, University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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