The Open Table

Emerging queer artist and proud trans dude, Jax Giles-Webb, joins the show to talk about his new band, Bite My Tongue. The post Episode 17 Season 4 Jax Giles-Webb (Musician) appeared first on The Open Table .

Another rising star joins us on The Open Table this week. Joining Craig M Brown is the multi-talented Jordie Tomas — singer, musician, writer, producer, actor… and possibly even more than a triple threat. Tune in with Ethan Chiodo Hall as we dive into Jordie’s creative journey, the stories behind the music, and get an exclusive sneak preview of the latest single, Intertwined. The post Season 4 &#8...

Craig chats to former West Coast Eagles player, Mitch Brown about bi-sexuality, growing up in a hyper-masculine environment, Mitch’s discovery of queer joy, being confronted about his sexuality and queer parenting. The post Episode 11 – Season 4 – Mitch Brown (1st AFL player to identify as LGBTQIA+) appeared first on The Open Table .

Greens MP and friend of The Open Table, Aiv Puglielli, discusses with Craig Brown the important Vic State Parliamentary inquiry into anti-LGBTQIA hate and violence. This includes how to make a submission, who should make one, how recent that has to be, and how the inquiry came about. Have a listen if you’ve been a victim of anti-LGBTQIA+ vitriol, hate or violence, or know someone who has bee...

In this episode, Craig chats to Tamzyn Bielecka, JOY celebrity, about queer representation in film and TV The post Episode 4 – Season 4 – Tamzyn Bielecka (JOY celebrity) appeared first on The Open Table .

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest from the world of elite sport: GWS Giants AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd ( @tillylr ). Tilly has been a trailblazer throughout their career, from being the inaugural captain and Best & Fairest winner at Hawthorn to their recent move to the GWS Giants. Beyond their on-field achievements, Tilly is a vital voice for the LGBTQIA+ community. The...

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading systemic reform to advance the rights, safety and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people across Victoria. The post Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities appeared first on The Open Table .

We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Joanna Jones ( @saintergomusic ) to the studio! She’s giving our listeners a special sneak peek of some brand-new music she’s been working on. You won’t want to miss this exclusive listen! Listen now now to celebrate the end of an amazing year with The Open Table ! The post Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale appeared firs...

This week on @theopentable , we’re bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits down for an in-depth, candid, and often fun chat with Dr. @lukeslamdunkwilson. Dr. Wilson joins us to share his personal journey through faith, his experiences with Christianity, and the deeply challenging world of conversion therapy. This conversat...

We’re thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour . Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier’s Young Journalist of the Year Award and was the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. He joins us fresh off the release of his powerful debut memoir, How to Dodge Flying Sandals , which hit shelves in May this year. This is a must-listen episode,...

The Boy in Blue is Back! Listen to the Journey: Tom Nethersole’s New EP & His Return to The Open Table Podcast The incredible artist known as “The Boy in Blue,” has just released a phenomenal new EP, “Father, Son & the space in between.” This new work is an intimate and powerful journey that navigates themes of hurting, healing, and hope. It’s already being hailed as a ma...

From Circus Lights to Studio Mics: Daniel McBurnie on The Open Table This week, we’re thrilled to welcome our very own The Open Table producer, Daniel McBurnie, to the guest chair! Before he was making magic behind the scenes, Daniel lived a life under the spotlight as a former circus performer and professional actor. Tune in as he shares thrilling stories from the Big Top, discusses his jou...

Unpacking Gender Expansive Faith with Author and Pastor Steff Fenton This week on @theopentable we’re going back to our roots and diving deep into a vital conversation for faith and community. Host @craigmbrown is thrilled to welcome author, speaker, and founding pastor @steff_fenton ( https://www.steffenton.co/ ) to the table. Steff’s work is dedicated to flipping the man-made script on gen...

The Open Table: Chaos, Power, and Queer Politics with Lauren Rosewarne – The Trump 2.0 Year, Free Speech & The Epstein Files The amazing and articulate Associate Professor, Lauren Rosewarne , joins us on @theopentable on @joy949 ! This week, we dive deep into a year of evolving US and global politics, exploring what it all means for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. Lauren discusses the compl...

This week, host @craigmbrown sat down for an incredible, insightful conversation with the multifaceted Brian G. Murphy ( @thisisbgm )! Brian is a relationship coach, advocate, speaker, and author whose powerful new book, Love Beyond Monogamy: How Polyamory Can Enrich Your Spirituality, Faith, and Relationships , has just landed. In this must-listen episode, we dive deep into faith, expansive love,...

Podcast Post: The Open Table with Karen Bryant from Midsumma Festival The Open Table: In Conversation with Midsumma Festival CEO, Karen Bryant We’re thrilled to welcome a true leader in the LGBTQ+ community to the Open Table this week! Join your hosts Craig M. Brown and Bepsi.bad as they sit down with the Chief Executive of Midsumma Festival , Karen Bryant. Karen, also a self-proclaimed seri...

We are pleased as punch to welcome Robyn Whitaker, author and Executive Director of The Wesley Centre, to @theopentable this Wednesday. She will share what it means to read the Bible in an affirming way, how to recognise and respond to fundamentalism, and what genuine allyship looks like. With @wesleycentre , we are going back to our roots to explore how faith and queerness can connect thoughtfull...

️New Episode of The Open Table Podcast with Jony Berry We’re thrilled to welcome back @jonyberryofficial to @theopentable this episode on @joy949 ! It’s been 12 months since Jony won Mr Universe , and he joins us to share what life has looked like since then. From the challenges to the incredible opportunities, Jony opens up about the importance of authenticity and living true to who you are. What...

On this episode of @theopentable we’re thrilled to welcome actor and composer @kristina.bent.on.destruction to the show. Kristina’s creative career spans stage, screen and music, but her story also weaves through faith and identity. From an early age, she was immersed in religion and witnessed what it really takes for someone in that world to step forward and come out. Those experiences have shape...

We’re getting sporty on @theopentable as we are joined by Chris and Brendan from @gayfl_aqfp . We take a closer look at how the AFL is handling homophobia both on and off the field, and we loudly applaud former Eagles player Mitch Brown for coming out as the very first Bisexual in the AFL. Also, it’s been making headlines, but is the AFL truly committed to real change? And what does Snoop Dog have...

A self-described lesbian, Kate Mulholland is also a passionate social work student. She opens up about her fascinating journey — from growing up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church to how raising her twin boys led her to fully embrace her sexuality. You won’t want to miss this inspiring, raw, and courageous conversation with the vibrant @mediocrekate_ — the voice behind numerous podcasts (includin...

We’re excited to welcome @thorne_music to @theopentable this week. In this heartfelt and unapologetic conversation, Thorne shares what it means to identify as a Queer Fag, unpacks the role of a music therapist, and talks about the challenges and joys of life as an independent artist. We also dive into the journey of moving to Australia as a boy, the layered experiences of coming out, and of course...

What does it mean to grow up queer in the Middle East while holding onto your sense of self? Maddie Q shares their beautifully chaotic journey from Saudi Arabia and Jordan to discovering personal freedom and self-expression in Australia. Non-binary and vibrant with both masculine and feminine energy, Maddie reflects on navigating queer identity in the Middle East, growing up Muslim and becoming sp...

This week, we welcome the incredible Jocelyn Bishop ( @joss.bish ), a standout voice in the community and co-host of @joy949’s The Gender Agenda and Monday Brekky. Jocelyn shares a powerful journey through faith, identity, transformation, and the beauty of second chances in both love and life. In this conversation, we explore what it means to be a demisexual, non-binary, lesbian trans woman — incl...

Season 3 of The Open Table is here! We’re thrilled to kick off the new season with the hilarious and heartfelt Carmelo Costa — comedian, cat lover, and regular at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival . In this episode, Carmelo opens up about coming out, life after catholicism, navigating the comedy scene, and everything in between. Expect laughs, honesty, and a few surprises along the way....