JOY Weekend Breakfast

Demetra and Annie explain (kinda) what to do when you meet aliens, which aliens you want to meet, what language to speak, whether clothes are optional, and how the LGBTQIA+ community is the best community the aliens should make first contact with.

Demetra and Annie commemorate ANZAC Day by remembering female spies from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and France, including Pippa Latour, Coral Hines, Joy Grace, Helen Taylor Thompson, Nancy Wake with a special mention of Rose Valland, Elsa Barrine, and Mata Hari. We are also joined by special guest Dr Dino Hodge to talk about the Greek Community of Melbourne embracing us LGBTIQA+ Greek family (...

Demetra and Annie delve into hypnotism’s history and methods and discover how and why you might want to hypnotise yourself.

Demetra and Annie discover that making a first authentic impression is more powerful than simply aiming for a “good” impression.

The Jester has played a role in royal courts to speak truth to power, and bring some good chaos to a serious world. Demetra explores how a bit of jester energy can also helps us navigate uncertainty.

The sequel to our show Are you a s/hero (#55)? Demetra and Jean discuss the role of villains and why we need them.

Demetra explores why space; our, public, safe and head spaces are all connected. Interview with Kath Akuhata-Brown, writer and director of the film Koka (Mother) (at 48min).

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

Our exclusive interview with Peach PRC, as broadcasted 7th March 2026

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.

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.

Demetra with panellist Annie talk about inventive, fun protests.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Demetra and guest panellist “Diva Steve” Milton are joined by The Hon Fiona Patten to talk about how Fiona has championed and changed some controversial rules.

Demetra and Alana celebrate all things summer from how to plan for outside events in a city renown for 4 seasons in one day, how to eat a Buffalo Bill ice cream, and whether you should change your song playlist. We are also joined by two guests Jorge Luis Cruzado from the new JOY show Verbena Radio and David Rector and his shows the retro radio play Friends of Dorothy and his new show Icons.

Jean, Demetra and Alana navigate sayings, idioms, proverbs and malapropisms, and why revenge is a dish best served cold.

Demetra, Jean and Alana go through the good, the bad and the weird habits.

Demetra, Jean and Alana continue their discussion of hobbies, when do they stop being hobbies and when can they be addictive.

Demetra, Jean and Alana talk through aging, changing trends and at what point do you become “too old”?

Jean and Demetra discuss their hobbies, what they are, and when do they become a side hustle.