Australia's best interviews from a Queer perspective, Benjamin delves into the extraordinary lives of everyday people, highlighting every shade of queer culture whilst reflecting the spectrum of diversity that makes Australia today.
Sometimes challenging, often inspiring, always engaging and constantly entertaining, Word For Word is JOY 94.9's premier long-form interview program and syndicated nationally via the Community Radio Network.
If you know someone who is amazing, unique, extraordinary or has a great story to tell, then email the show and suggest a guest: wordforword@joy.org.au
From his recent successful run through to the finale of The Voice Australia this year, Sheldon Riley fills Benjamin in on growing up in the noughties, and what’s still in store for the fresh singing […]
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Benjamin chats to Australian television director Emma Freeman, whose work includes The Secret Life of Us, Offspring, Love My Way and Glitch. Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming […]
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Star of stage and screen, the most loveable “nasty” judge, and boy from Oz, Todd McKenney, joins Benjamin to discuss life and showbiz. Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, […]
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This week Benjamin is joined by fellow reality TV star, turned singer, actor and Aussie larrikin, Rob “Millsy” Mills, discussing family, career, Australian Idol, nudity, Paris Hilton and sexuality. Word For Word airs midday (AEST) […]
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Last year Senator Dean Smith introduced the historic marriage equality bill to the Australian parliament, and now he joins Benjamin Norris to discuss growing up and entering politics as a gay man. Word For Word […]
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Actor, burlesque dancer, drag queen and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant BenDeLaCreme joins Benjamin Norris on this week’s episode. Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming live at JOY.org.au, […]
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Advocate for LGBTI inclusion in sport and the Aboriginal community, former rugby league player and model Casey Conway joins Benjamin Norris on this week’s episode. Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 […]
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In this episode, Benjamin speaks to Australian comedian Nath Valvo. They discuss the relationship between homosexuality and comedy, the highs and lows of the comedy industry and the pressures to always be funny. Word For […]
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This week Benjamin is joined by Australian actor Spencer McLaren. They discuss LGBT themes and representation on Australian TV, what it was like playing a gay character when he was still in the closet, and […]
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In this episode Benjamin speaks to Sarah Walker, an LGBTI screenwriter who has written on Home & Away, Neighbours and Wentworth. They discuss all aspects of LGBTI representation on screen, and what it has been like […]
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