Joey's Nostalgia Experience

This week, we’re welcoming an OG of the Australian nostalgia community, especially for those who remember the 2010s… Ciaran Ellis! 🇦🇺❤️ Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, chatting about our favourite childhood television shows, sharing memories of the iconic Play School (including our all-time favourite presenters!), and reflecting on the shows that made growing up in Australia so special...

This week, I’m joined by an influential figure in Australia’s arts and cultural community… Katrina Sedgwick! ❤️ Currently the CEO and Director of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co), Katrina has had an incredible career spanning the performing arts, television and cultural leadership. For those who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, you might remember her as the performer behind the lovab...

We return this week with a brand-new episode featuring the return of content-creating favourite Baby Lamb Creations, aka Simon A. 🐑🎉 Join us as we catch up on what Simon has been up to this year, including his experience at the D23 Expo and plenty more along the way. It’s a fun-filled chat you won’t want to miss! 👍 🌐 Subscribe to Baby Lamb Creations: https://www.youtube.com/@BabyLambCreations...

We’re celebrating the first anniversary of the podcast with the very first guest of the show — who has since gone on to become the show’s producer… Darby Travers! 🎉 We catch up about Darby’s recent trip to Greg Page’s solo show at Castle Hill RSL, where he even got to meet some fans of the podcast, and we reflect on the journey the show has been on over the past year. 👍 It’s a special anniversar...

After having a week off, we’re finally back — with the return of a prominent Internet Squad member… Harry Stott! We catch up on recent events, chat about the Stars and the Moon theatre production of Legally Blonde, talk a bit of footy and what’s coming up next, and even break down the strange — but sad — run of back-to-back celebrity deaths. It’s a relaxed catch-up with plenty to talk about, so yo...

This week, I’m joined by a very special guest and an all-round legend… Joanne Samuel! ❤️ Best known to audiences around the world as Jessie Rockatansky in the original Mad Max alongside Mel Gibson in 1979, Joanne joins me for a fantastic trip down memory lane as we chat about her career in Australian film and television, her experiences working in the industry, and of course, some memories from be...

(⚠️ Some adult language ahead… you’ve been warned… again. Don’t get angry at me! 😅) I’m joined once again by a great mate from the States, Mr. CaloricLeader9 himself… Ry! We break down everything that’s happened since his last appearance, including mending friendships, Fan-Dub updates, and even the Peter Pan Girl saga! 👀 It’s always a fun chat whenever the two of us get together, so you definite...

We catch up once again with great mate Isaiah Smith! Enjoy our chat as we break down our memories of working together over the past 5 years through various Fan-Dub projects, including more information about the upcoming Fan-Dub projects! ❤️ 🌐 Watch The Wiggles Movie (Fan-Dub): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsAjF4XHq3rivJzj5zWpyNSq5bmLP1u4 🌐 Watch The Wiggles: Space Dancing! (Fan-Dub):...

4 hosts… 2 shows… 1 special chat! 👀 This week, we’re honouring the 5th anniversary of Jake’s Happy Nostalgia Show by inviting hosts Jake Deffinbaugh and Chris Bixby to break down their show’s history, the journey so far, the guests that mattered, their influence on others, the challenges along the way, and of course, the love that has spread across communities over the years. ❤️ It’s the best of...

We’ve got quite a special treat for you all this week, as we’re joined by an Aussie character actor best remembered for his performance as Cecil, The Magic Club President, in The Wiggles Movie nearly 30 years ago… Norry Constantian 🎩 We chat about his time working on the movie, meeting The Wiggles and the rest of the cast and crew, and some wonderful behind-the-scenes memories from that era. We a...

This week’s guest immigrated from the United States to Australia in the 1970s and, after graduating from NIDA, went on to build a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. He was also a two-time presenter on the iconic children’s program Play School in the early ’80s, and has worked as an American dialect coach for nearly 40 years — Tyler Coppin! We chat about his experiences in television...

I’m joined this week by beloved Aussie character actor Shane McNamara! We chat about his career, including his role as Gino Esposito in the long-running soap opera Neighbours, and his most remembered role as the iconic Rat in the Hat in both the live-action and animated versions of Bananas in Pyjamas. We also talk about the importance of keeping the performing arts industry active for young people...

Back for his 4th appearance on the podcast, talented DJ, Internet Squad member and great mate Noah Prendergast joins us once again! 👍 We chat about his upcoming performances in this year’s Stars and the Moon production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, where he’ll be playing the role of Kyle. We also talk about the importance of keeping theatre alive in Australia, along with our thoughts on current...

It’s been one heck of a week, and to help celebrate it, I’ve been joined once again by the talented Jonathon Eid! We break down what it was like working on the upcoming Toot Toot! Fan-Dub, reflect on our 5-year history, and even catch up on a few things Jono’s been through recently! 🚗🎶 Listen to the full soundtrack for Toot Toot! Fan-Dub: https://youtu.be/6Q-j9780VuA?si=xPlBrtZoyP1LHgVh The full...

1, 2, 3, 4… Hi-5! 🖐️ You won’t believe who we’re chatting with this week — former Hi-5 cast member from 2009 to 2013, Tim Maddren! 🪄 We talk about his upbringing, how he got into theatre, his process of joining Hi-5, and the journey he’s been on ever since. 📲 Check out Tim Maddren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmaddren/?hl=en 📱 Don’t forget to follow the Hi-5 team: https://www.insta...

We’re celebrating our 50th episode with an exclusive one-on-one conversation with prominent Australian actress, filmmaker and longtime Play School presenter Sofya Gollan! Sofya talks about her early life, the difficult times she experienced at school and her journey to being selected to study at NIDA. We also discuss her time as a presenter on Play School, where she became the first presenter on t...

This week, my co-host "Moses Yacoub" and I break down the journey the podcast has been on so far—and what’s still to come! We also share a few laughs here and there… definitely worth the watch! 😂 📌 Subscribe to the Joey Wiggle channel: http://www.youtube.com/@JoeyWiggle 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.in...

Abracadabra! 🪄 We're joined this week by magician and Australian children's entertainer from the 90s... Christine Hutchinson! She talks about working for the ABC during their golden age of entertainment for children, and working alongside artists like Mic Conway, Mike Jackson, Ian Blake, and Monica Trapaga. ❤️ Christine also speaks about her time working on her albums Out of the Hat and t...

This week is another collab many of you were not expecting... I'm joined by long-running co-host of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show and prominent member of The Wiggles community... Chris Bixby! We chat about how he first got into podcasting, how he and Jake first started the show, their favourite guests, and the hard work that goes into running the show. 👍 🌐 Subscribe to Jake's Happy Nos...

This week, we welcome back content creator and the voice of Murray in The Wiggles Fan-Dub productions… Tristan Gironda! We catch up with Tristan on what he’s been up to so far in 2026, including his Roleplay Wiggles work and reconnecting with Aaron once again at Disney World. 📱 Check out The Roleplay Wiggles YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoleplayWiggles 📲 You can also subscribe to...

It's a New Day... and a New Name for the Podcast... It's "Joey's Nostalgia Experience" ❤️ And to celebrate, we're bringing in a legend of the Wiggles community! He's a musician, content creator, and archivist, best known for his parody song covers, including the iconic "Chicken Sandwich Shuffle." Plus, he's one of the biggest brains in the OG Wiggles fan...

We’re celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Hooley Dooleys with an extended and exclusive chat with a legend of Australian children’s entertainment... "Bruce Thorburn" 💛 In this episode, we chat about Bruce’s beginnings, how he first started playing the violin and other instruments, how he met David and Antoine to form The Hooley Dooleys, where the name came from, his time with the gr...

On this week's episode, I’m joined by American comedian, podcaster, and author "Courtney Kocak" In this episode, Courtney and I chat about comedy, nostalgia, Australian vs American pop culture, and the weird shows we grew up with — including Australia’s very own Round the Twist, Summer Heights High, Bluey, The Wiggles, and more. We also talk about Courtney’s journey in stand-up comed...

(Some strong adult language ahead... — you’ve been warned, don’t get angry at me 😅) This week's episode is, without a doubt, one of the most insightful ones I've ever done on the show... so far! I’m joined once again by collaborator and great mate Ryan Boyd (who now goes by "Ry"), aka CaloricLeader9 Productions, as we talk about a turn of events that has affected him during the...

Get ready for the biggest collaboration on the podcast to date... I’m joined by the up-and-coming group known as "The Internet Squad", made up of seven talented individuals with autism — creating skits, gaming content, vlogs, grand final chases, holiday traditions, and much more! Joining me are four of the iconic members who’ve previously appeared on the podcast... "Harry Stott&quot...