Early Birds

Not only do we have a fabulously blurry Nicole Kidman on the show, a vanishing and then reappearing island in Canada and a vacuum cleaner at the middle of a bitter divorce battle and subsequent incarceration, Early Birds’ guest (self-annointed) superstar host Jon Lovett from 94.9’s Strictly Soundtrack ruvealed some rather ‘fascinating’ nuggets from his past. Crime, passion,...

Bisexual Spidermen, psychotic rollercoasters and is it ever ok to accuse the dead of having a lazy eye? Well Steve said that of the late King Harald of Norway and Joy regular Craig ‘Rusty’ Brown of The Open Table fame was complicit on this episode of Early Birds. Your queer weekend starts here on Joy94.9. The post Can you consider yourself queer if you ain’t seen Rocky Horror? S2...

94.9 newshound Benjamin ‘Veruca’ Salt joins Early Birds to discuss the ethics of posing as the Grim Reaper atop of a Welsh hospital, Guinness World records nobody cares about and Megan and Harry’s deflated return to the UK. And there’s also his mission to roller-skate to work. Your queer weekend starts here on Joy 94.9 The post Roller-skating after sexy mud flaps. S2 Ep3 ap...

Joy icon, self-confessed ‘naughty boy’ and Daniel’s Craig’s future husband, Sir David Hunt joins Early Birds for a masterclass in broadcasting hijinks, and kinks. Amongst the mirth and mirthery, we talk Queen Liz’ must have inflight demands, Anne Hathaway’s Hollywood plea for our furry friends and why Steve has a pathological tendency to mention the date over an...

Traditionally, in hetero couples, there can be jealousy when it comes to partners’ friends of the opposite sex. But when it comes to same sex couples, are there the same issues? Meanwhile, we’ve got stoned Labradors getting rescued from mountain tops, toilet toll world records and what the fig is a straw bota? Steve is joined by Strictly Soundtracks’ Jon to talk the big topics as...

The question that all fans at some point, have to ask themselves – to hold your front row spot in front of your idol, would you s**t yourself? Meanwhile, was Albo out of line for saying he’d shag Kylie? And has Calvin Harris ever been confused with David Guetta? Our Early Birds Scott, Alana and Steve ask the big q’s and more for the last of Season One. Your queer weekend starts h...

In the penultimate episode of Season One, Scottie, Alana and Steve discover the biggest earners on Cameo. And the ones virtually giving it away for free. Our Early Birds also talk Gracie the Giraffe, the loudest man in the world and Taylor weddingstravaganza. Your queer weekend starts here on Joy 94.9 The post Fran Drescher charges how much for a Cameo?? S1 Ep21 appeared first on Early Birds .

World Cup Fever’s gripped the nest this weekend as the Early Birds turn soccer pundits. Will the Socceroos triumph? Will Messi get messy? And what the hell was Shakira waka wakaing about? Steve and Alana tackle the hot topics, from sizzling Beckham beef to Ariana Grande’s restored sight, and ask, is it ever ok to take expired medication? You queer weekend starts here on Joy 94.9 The po...

It’s Radiothon! That most wonderful time of the year where Joy hosts and presenters band together to humiliate themselves on air for your donating pleasure. This week, Scott, Alana and Steve are giving I’m a Celeb the Early Birds rinse with vomity results. Also J-Lo was nearly in the Madonna Britney VMA kiss performance. Your queer weekend starts here on Joy 94.9 The post I’m A N...

Scott schools Alana on the Katie Price saga that's developed this week. Where is her husband? Why does he look like Chris Hemsworth? Why does Scott do a suspiciously good Essex accent? While Steve is galavanting overseas, Scott and Alana discuss their experiences living with housemates and sharing house rules, dirty dishes and other people's laundry. Plus it wouldn't be Pride Month if we didn't ta...

Scott and Alana mind the nest while Steve is jet-setting to sunny Ireland. This week we ask, could you land a plane in an emergency? 3 out of 4 men think they can! We also talk all things Susan Boyle, while we gear up for SuBo summer marking the return of an ICON. Scott and Alana talk Gig Etiquette and their pet peeves when seeing live shows.

Six months, three months, the second date? When is the right time to say I Love You in a new relationship? Also the idiot celebrity who admitted declawing her cats, Aqua is calling it quits and another Noughties group is making a comeback. Your queer weekend starts here with Early Birds on Joy 94.9 The post Declawing cats, Aqua no more and when to say ‘I Love You’ S1 Ep 16 appeared fir...

As Eurovision fever grips the nest here on Early Birds and Steve and Alana speculate on Delta’s actual chances for the win (fourth place ain’t so bad), we kick off your queer weekend by asking the age old question: do you wash your legs in the shower? Who needs PK and ABC RN when you have Joy 94.9 discussing the important topics. The post Do You Wash Your Legs in the Shower? S1 Ep15 ap...

It’s bad times for Planet Pop as some of our faves, and not so faves (hello Meghan Trainor) find themselves contracting ‘Blue Dot Fever’ and simultaneously committed to the ‘Khia Asylum’. Scott, Alana and Steve break down the pandemic sweeping the charts while talking the politics of work crushes and the latest Beckham beauty line. Your queer weekend starts here on Jo...

With the sequel sashaying into cinemas this weekend, Alana, Scott and Steve talk Devil Wears Prada’s sharpest one-lines and how exactly did that dude from Colin From Accounts end up in the new movie? There’s also first date pay etiquette and Hollywood’s new Rodent Boyfriend trend. Your queer weekend starts here with Early Birds on Joy 94.9 The post Florals? For Spring? Groundbrea...

To be or not to be on the dating apps when in a committed relationship? Also the heinous ‘fitfluencer’ trend dominating our gyms and Lily Allen is setting a new, and oddly welcome precedent for live gigs. Your queer weekend starts here with Early Birds on Joy 94.9 The post Grindr, Tinder and Brenda, oh my!! S1 Ep12 appeared first on Early Birds .

That’s right, Scott shockingly reveals his inability to spell as the Early Birds discuss their dream Coachella performers. Also Madonna’s releasing new tunes, Sabrina ‘Washington’ Carpenter is in trouble, and what should the EBs do for Joy 94.9’s upcoming Radiothon. Your queer weekend starts here. The post Coachella Special. And Scott comes clean S1 Ep11 appeared firs...

Been dumped after seven dates? It’s happened the us all here on Early Birds as Scottie, Alana and Steve break down this heinous trend in modern courtship (at least according to Reddit!). Plus, a geography lesson on the sovereignty of Bali and was Phoebe Buffay the worst Friend?? Your queer weekend starts here on Joy 94.9 The post Have You Been Stung by the 7 Date Itch? S1 Ep10 appeared first...

Alana, Scottie and Steve answer the age-old question, along with getting caught in a lie, the hypnotic power of a snore and TikToking on the Toilet. All this and more on Joy 94.9, your queer weekend starts right here The post What does grinding teeth sound like? S1 Ep9 appeared first on Early Birds .

The etiquette of plane seat reclining, Jessica Fletcher is making a comeback and don’t we all need some Chanel? All this, and more on this weekends Early Birds on Joy 94.9 as new birdie Scott Love officially joins the nest. The post Three’s Company. S1 Ep8 appeared first on Early Birds .

Is manifestation real? Can raised brows make you a better singer? Does Mutya Buena like yellow, fluffy slippers? All this, and more on this weekends Early Birds on Joy 94.9 The post Tina Cousins, are you listening? S1 Ep7 appeared first on Early Birds .

Along with Alana committing sacrilege by asking the abovementioned q, Early Birds are joined by comedian Alex Donnelly aka Fergus Mackerel, starring in Hello Mr Radio at Melbourne Comedy Festival The post Who’s Cindy Crawford? S1 Ep6 appeared first on Early Birds .

First Kyle and Jackie O bite the dust. Now Alana and Steve. It was good while it lasted (a month) but all good things come to an end. Or do they! What’s to become of our Early Birds on Joy 94.9 The post The Fight (S1 Ep5) appeared first on Early Birds .

From dark alleyways to exxy dog beds, the Early Birds celebrate their new fave holiday, along with gaspworthy Tyra tea and the don’ts and don’ts of Mardi Gras on Joy 94.9 The post Happy International Falling Asleep in Public Day (E1 S4) appeared first on Early Birds .

Decadent chocolate, p-word in front the boss and is Angus Taylor weirdly sexy? Steve and Alana squawk the talk on Joy 94.9 The post Buying underwear for your parents. A frank discussion (S1 E3) appeared first on Early Birds .