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Michael Dalton

Tom — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:00:27 +0000

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY 94.9 and her guest is Michael Dalton.

Born in the UK, Michael’s professional career began as a 10-year-old when he played the title role in the 1980 West End production of Oliver! After his family immigrated to Australia in the 80s, Michael played various roles on television in shows such as Neighbours and The Henderson Kids and in 1990, Michael began his relationship with The Rocky Horror Picture Show, performing in and staying with the production as it toured Australia, New Zealand the UK and Europe.

Michael subsequently toured with Julian Clary as his backup singer on his Australian/New Zealand/UK tours and also toured with Richard O’Brien and Disgracefully Yours to the Edinburgh Festival in 1997. Since then Michael has worked steadily as a solo singer/performer internationally at a huge variety of clubs, venues and corporate events.

Highlights include his own solo shows at Oscar Wilde’s (New York), Madame Jo Jo’s (London) and Code (Copenhagen).

Michael also appeared in the 1998 West End production of Naked Boys Singing.

In the late 90s Michael created the much-loved character Dolly Diamond, and has performed with her across the UK and Australia.

For the last three years Michael has worked as a television presenter on various shopping channels in the UK including: Bid TV, Price Drop TV, Speed Auction TV and his recent Australian television appearances include Gay News Week and Studio Q Channel 31.

Michael is part of Melbourne’s cultural fabric and LGBTIQA+ not-for-profits have benefited from his generosity for decades.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Ellen Spalding and Thomas Olejniczak. This podcast originally aired on June 3nd, 2023.

For further information head to the JOY Media webpage, Word for Word podcast page, via Facebook or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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Bec Goddard

Tom — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 02:00:49 +0000

Joining Lisa Daniel on Word for word today is guest Rebecca ‘Bec’ Goddard. Bec OAM is an Australian rules football coach currently serving as the head coach of the Hawthorn Football Club in the AFLW competition. Goddard also previously coached Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women’s competition between 2017 and 2018, winning the 2017 AFL Women’s Grand Final while working full-time for the Australian Federal Police. Bec played  Australian rules football  as a junior until the age of 13 before the absence of a girls competition forced her to stop. When Canberra got its first women’s competition seven years later, she returned to playing for Belconnen at that level before a broken leg at age 29 forced her to swap her playing career for one in umpiring and coaching. Outside of football, Bec previously worked for the  Australian Federal Police  where she attained the rank of Superintendent, at the time of her retirement she was attached to ACT Policing in charge on Police Communications. She retired from the Australian Federal Police in 2022 to pursue her football career full time with Hawthorn Football Club.

Bec holds a degree in Journalism and once worked as a media advisory in the  Labor  government of the 1990s. Goddard also holds a degree in  Persian language  from the  Australian National University.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Ellen Spalding, and podcasted by Jacqueline Shields and Thomas Olejniczak. This show originally aired February 11th, 2023.

For further information head to the JOY Media webpage, Word for Word podcast page or Facebook or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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Nelly Thomas

Jacqueline — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 02:00:05 +0000

Lisa Daniel’s guest on Word for Word is Nelly Thomas. Nelly is a multi-talented, award-winning Australian comedian, author and broadcaster. She is also well-known for her media commentary, speaking and expert facilitation.

In 2022 Nelly launched the smash-hit podcast The Single Life of Us. With more than 100,000 downloads, it has been featured on Ch9, Ch7 and is consistently in Apple and Spotify’s Top 20 podcasts in Australia.

Nelly started in stand-up comedy in 2002 by accident and within six months she won the National Raw Comedy Competition and found herself doing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe. She’s been on stage ever since.  Comedy has taken Nelly all over the world, but she now prefers the quiet life of mum, author, podcaster, media personality and permanent part time partner.

Nelly was listed as one of Australia’s “most innovative thinkers” in The Age Newspaper and was featured on the ABC’s Big Ideas: The Smartest Stuff on TV, Radio and Online.

Nelly is the author of four books including three highly successful children’s books – Some Girls (2017), Some Boys (2018) and Some Brains: a book celebrating neurodiversity (2019). These books have been lauded for their contribution to diversity and humour in children’s literature and Some Brains was nominated for the 2002 International Outstanding Books on Disability. She is also the author of two books for adults: What Women Want (a collection of essays) and Some Mums are Fat Molls (a filthy, raucous picture book for adults).

Nelly lives in Melbourne her two daughters, a grumpy poodle and a very dense Labradoodle. She’s partial to a G&T and terrible TV.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY 94.9, produced by Ellen Spalding, podcasted by Jacqueline Shields & Thomas Olejniczak. This show originally aired December 24th, 2022.

For further information head to JOY 94.9 webpage, Word for Word podcast page or on Facebook or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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Julie Peters

Jacqueline — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY94.9. Lisa’s guest is Julie Peters. Julie has had an incredible history of activism, both from a personal perspective living her life as an out trans woman, to being active in transgender social justice organization to politics with the Democrats in the 1990s. Julie claims she is still naïve enough to believe the world can be a better place and her activism has seen her take on a variety of roles from performer, writer, parliamentary candidate, practical environmentalist, media professional and doctoral researcher. 

Julie has worked at the ABC for over 50 years in over 30 different roles from technology to leadership.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY 94.9, produced by Ellen Spalding, podcasted by Jacqueline Shields. This podcast originally aired on April 30th, 2022. For further information head to JOY 94.9 webpage or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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Peter Quarry

Tom — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:00:04 +0000

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY94.9. Lisa’s guest is Peter Quarry. Peter is a multi-award-winning psychologist whose videos and training programs are used by Fortune 500 companies, Universities and organisations in over 20 countries.

He was resident psychologist on Good Morning Australia for 7 years and a sought-after seminar leader and public speaker. His recent book If I Were You charts his complicated family relationships, struggle with his sexuality and sex and drug addictions – just to name a few themes. It explores his diverse career, and is a kind of therapy session with himself. Peter lives in Melbourne with his husband Paul and dog Pixel.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY 94.9, and produced by Ellen Spalding and this podcast originally aired on April 9th, 2022. For further information head to JOY 94.9 webpage or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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Richard Chadwick (aka. Karen From Finance)

Chris — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:00:19 +0000

Richard Chadwick is the man behind the mask, that is drag performer, Karen From Finance. And if you thought Karen was interesting, wait till you hear Richard’s story.

In this open and revealing interview, Richard talks about loosing his Mother at a young age, over coming this tragedy and navigating life as a confused and broken hearted teen.

He speaks of the inspiration behind his drag persona and the rise and rise of, Karen From Finance.

Join host Lisa “Dano” Daniel, as she has her BAS checked by, Richard Chadwick.

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Karl Schmid

Andy — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 03:06:43 +0000

On a special Word For Word for World AIDS Day 2018, Benjamin speaks to ABC red carpet reporter Karl Schmid, who came out this year as HIV+, a fact he had hidden from his professional career for ten years.

Word For Word airs midday (AEDT) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming live at JOY.org.au, on the JOY App or iHeartRadio, and available via podcast from iTunes or your favourite podcast provider.

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Tom Ballard

Andy — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 01:56:43 +0000

This week, star of stand-up, radio and television, Tom Ballard joins Benjamin to discuss life, family, love, comedy and politics.

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Tony Ayres

Andy — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:56:14 +0000

Australian show-runner, screenwriter and director in television and feature film, Tony Ayres joins Benjamin this week. Most notable for his films, ‘Walking on Water’ and ‘The Home Song Stories,’ as well his work in television, including, ‘The Slap,’ ‘Glitch,’ ‘Barracuda’ and the teen adventure series ‘Nowhere Boys.’ We talk about his upbringing, his brilliant career and how a boy from China has made a huge name for himself creating stories about diversity and high drama.

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Tom Walsh

Andy — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 02:55:57 +0000

In this week’s episode Benjamin invites Gogglebox’s Tom Walsh for a chat about his amazing road from a single dad of three living in a caravan to one of Australia’s favourite TV families. If you’ve been shocked by his sharp tongue, just wait til you find the heart of gold.

Word For Word airs midday (AEST, AEDT from next week) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming live at JOY.org.au, on the JOY App or iHeartRadio, and available via podcast from iTunes or your favourite podcast provider.

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Joel Creasey

Andy — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:55:06 +0000

Television host and comedian Joel Creasey joins Benjamin this week for a good old gossip, plus they discuss his earliest performances, relationship and career.

Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming live at JOY.org.au, on the JOY App or iHeartRadio, and available via podcast from iTunes or your favourite podcast provider.

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Roman Hadley-Lund

Andy — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:14:59 +0000

In this week’s episode, Benjamin speaks to the breakout star of ABC series Back in Very Small Business. Roman Hadley-Lund is one of the first transgender actors to play a trans role on screen. They discuss polyamorous relationships, transgender politics and sexuality in schools.

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Gamble Breaux

Andy — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 02:55:31 +0000

This week, Real Housewife of Melbourne and LGBTI ambassador Gamble Breaux joins Benjamin to discuss her life and career.

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BenDeLaCreme

Lachlan — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 03:00:21 +0000

Actor, burlesque dancer, drag queen and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant BenDeLaCreme joins Benjamin Norris on this week’s episode.

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Spencer McLaren

Lachlan — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 03:00:57 +0000

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 how he got married to his partner before it was legalised in the country.

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Sarah Walker

Lachlan — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 03:00:58 +0000

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 creating gay characters in Australia over the past few decades.

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