Society & Culture Archives - JOY Weekend Breakfast fun, chat, music and interviews for your weekend wakeup Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:17:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 yes 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 ppc@joy.org.au Joy Melbourne Inc. Joy Melbourne Inc. podcast Society & Culture Archives - JOY Weekend Breakfast https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/wp-content/uploads/sites/500/2025/06/JOY-Weekend-Breakfast-with-Demetra-Jean-Branding-Picture.jpg.jpeg https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/category/society-culture/ Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia Weekly Support this Podcast by donating to JOY Support this Podcast by donating to JOY #56 – Why do we dance? https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/03/14/56-why-do-we-dance/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:13:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1325 Demetra explores why humans love to dance from Greek dancing in a circle to dance formations in Mardi Gras.

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]]> Demetra explores why humans love to dance from Greek dancing in a circle to dance formations in Mardi Gras.

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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 58:19 #55 – Are you a hero or shero (with Peach PRC) https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/03/07/55-are-you-a-hero-or-shero-with-peach-prc/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:16:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1317 Demetra and Jean celebrate International Womens Day by talking about what makes a hero or shero, and whether do we need to separate the two titles. And we interview one...

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]]> Demetra and Jean celebrate International Womens Day by talking about what makes a hero or shero, and whether do we need to separate the two titles. And we interview one of our fave s/heros, (@50mins) Peach PRC about her new tour The Wandering Spirit Tour and album Porcelain.

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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 1:15:58 #54 – When did ChatGPT become my Valentine? https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/02/28/54-when-did-chatgpt-become-my-valentine/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:08:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1309 Jean and Demetra discuss why an AI chat bot can be your special friend and how the answer to life is dancing the Hokey Pokey.

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]]> Jean and Demetra discuss why an AI chat bot can be your special friend and how the answer to life is dancing the Hokey Pokey.

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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 1:17:12 #53 – Fun and creative protests https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/02/21/53-fun-and-creative-protests/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:58:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1299 Demetra with panellist Annie talk about inventive, fun protests.

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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 1:06:45 #52 – Happy parasocial relationship Valentine! https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/02/14/52-happy-parasocial-relationship-valentine/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:45:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1305 Jean and Demetra celebrate Valentine’s Day and discovering what makes a parasocial relationship and whether either of us is in one. Parasocial relationships were identified in the 1950s to describe...

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]]> Jean and Demetra celebrate Valentine’s Day and discovering what makes a parasocial relationship and whether either of us is in one.

Parasocial relationships were identified in the 1950s to describe strong connections with TV and movie stars, but are now fundamental to social media and sports teams.

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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 1:11:28 #51 – Queer gender roles at home “Where is my husband?” https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/02/07/51-queer-gender-roles-at-home-where-is-my-husband/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1312 Demetra and Jean discuss what and why we are stuck in gender roles when it comes to household chores. With special guests Joss and Jen, a trans married couple, who...

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]]> Demetra and Jean discuss what and why we are stuck in gender roles when it comes to household chores. With special guests Joss and Jen, a trans married couple, who share their wisdom of being free to choose what you like to do.

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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 1:15:16 #50 – Should school holidays be abolished? https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/01/31/50-should-school-holidays-be-abolished/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:40:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1294 The band is back! Jean returns having survived school holidays. Demetra, Jean and Alana weigh up the pros and cons of whether school holidays should be abolished.

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]]> The band is back! Jean returns having survived school holidays. Demetra, Jean and Alana weigh up the pros and cons of whether school holidays should be abolished.

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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 56:44 #49 – Do you have an alter ego? https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/01/24/do-you-have-an-alter-ego-49/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:51:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1265 Hosts Demetra and Alana explore why and how to have an alter ego, including an 8-point plan. Special guest Rowen D’Souza talks AO 26 Glam Slam LGBTIQA tennis tournament that...

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]]> Hosts Demetra and Alana explore why and how to have an alter ego, including an 8-point plan. Special guest Rowen D’Souza talks AO 26 Glam Slam LGBTIQA tennis tournament that is part of the Australian Open tennis. Special guest Bumpy Favell talks about the latest exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre Behind the Zip, an exhibition of photos and videos about the heyday of the drag king era 2000-2010 in Australia.

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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 1:18:18 #48 – Midsumma carnival celebration https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2026/01/17/midsumma-carnival-dog-show-48/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:57:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1271 Demetra, Alana and Joysters celebrate and share fond memories and all that is fabciting about Midsumma carnival, whether there is any nuance to pickleball, and Alana reveals her insiders knowledge...

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]]> Demetra, Alana and Joysters celebrate and share fond memories and all that is fabciting about Midsumma carnival, whether there is any nuance to pickleball, and Alana reveals her insiders knowledge as a former judge of the Midsumma dog show.

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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 1:18:48 #47 – Our chosen family https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/2025/12/20/47-our-chosen-family/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:05:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyweekendbreakfast/?p=1278 Demetra and Alana reclaim the phrase ‘festive stress’, celebrate the merits of papayas, cantaloups, melons and other ‘c’ things at Christmas, and thriving with your chosen families.

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]]> Demetra and Alana reclaim the phrase ‘festive stress’, celebrate the merits of papayas, cantaloups, melons and other ‘c’ things at Christmas, and thriving with your chosen families.

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