Recent Podcasts
With 30 years of history and community, JOY hosts the largest podcast library of LGBTIQA+ content in the world. Check out our latest podcasts below.
Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure
Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...
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Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry
Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...
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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Grandma Perfume, TikTok and the Politics of Ageing
Classic fragrances are being labelled “grandma perfumes” online, sparking debate about age, taste and cultural trends. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne ...
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Professor Katie Barclay: The Perfect Kiss
A kiss has long carried meanings far beyond romance, from spiritual union to political symbolism and commercial fantasy. Professor Katie ...
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Natalie Korinfsky: Survival, Scrutiny and the Wedge Tailed Eagles’ Road to 2026
After a year marked by league politics, public controversy and intense scrutiny, the Wedge Tailed Eagles Football Club has secured ...
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Scott Walsberger: Lung Cancer Screening and Why Inclusive Messaging Saves Lives
Lung cancer remains Australia’s leading cause of cancer-related death, yet early detection dramatically improves outcomes. Scott Walsberger discusses the new ...
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Rachael Lance: Two Decades of Earth Hour and Why It Still Matters
As Earth Hour marks two decades, the scale of environmental loss can feel overwhelming. Rachael Lance explains what is happening ...
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Dr Karinna Saxby: Gender Affirming Care and the Economics of Mental Health
New Australian research shows that access to gender affirming care is linked to a significant drop in mental health service ...
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Dr Raffaele F Ciriello: What Happens When Advertising Enters ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to introduce advertising into the free version of ChatGPT, raising questions about trust and influence. Dr Raffaele F ...
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Dr Sara Webb: Inside Out Solar Systems, Giant Telescopes and the Mystery at the Centre of Our Galaxy
From a planetary system that appears to defy the rules to questions about Australia’s access to the world’s most powerful ...
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:20 — 14.2MB)