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It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away gallivanting around England, so Yiannis is running the show solo. He starts with meditating in public and why it makes him feel so weird, then asks when it’s actually appropriate to go shirtless. He also tackles the dilemmas of not being able to smell, and the art of changing at the beach. Then there’s the burning question: is your shadow...

Australian dance music royalty Zoë Badwi joins Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast to celebrate her brand new single, The Only Way Is Up! , alongside producer James Alexandr. From her love of The Only Way Is Essex and Gemma Collins to the making of her latest dancefloor anthem, Zoë brings plenty of laughs, nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories. We revisit her early days in girl group Sirens, includ...

It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away in England, so Teddy is filling in as co-host. Yiannis and Teddy kick things off with the corporate whiteboard, then Yiannis shares his encounter with a bird. The pair also went to the symphony together and report back on the night. Yiannis asks the big question: should he get a pet? He also brings another round of job rejections. In Tedd...

British rap superstar Tinie Tempah joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast to chat about his brand-new album The Night’s Not Dead, his first full-length project in nine years, and the inspiration behind his celebration of dance music and nightlife. Tinie opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, embracing fatherhood, exploring new passions and rediscovering his love of making music. He a...

Brett and Tim are joined by the fabulously flamboyant Will Skarpona, the self-proclaimed diva bringing big vocals, outrageous humour and unapologetic queer joy to Melbourne Fringe with his debut solo cabaret, Big Diva Energy. Fresh out of the Victorian College of the Arts, Will spills the tea on his journey from small-town Wollongong to Melbourne’s cabaret scene, his hilarious fish-out-of-wa...

Australian singer and podcast host Kate DeAraugo joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a heartfelt, honest and uplifting conversation about recovery, resilience and the power of human connection. Now in its fifth season, Kate’s podcast Why Do I Feel This Way? continues to break down stigma surrounding mental health, addiction and life’s challenges, creating a safe space for people t...

Lawyer by day, comedian by night! Melbourne stand-up comedian Chris Demos joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a hilarious chat about his Melbourne Fringe show Those Gay Guys, alongside fellow comedian Carmelo Costa. From swapping courtroom briefs for comedy gigs to late-night Judge Judy marathons, Chris shares the joys of writing new material, working with live audiences and claiming the titl...

It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week things get a little chaotic. Johnno is away eating tapas in Spain, so Scott is co-hosting. Scott kicks things off with the story of his Uber drive in, then shares his fire alarm incident. Yiannis brings the latest on his broken toes, including the surprisingly tricky business of washing his moon boot, and shares another job rejection. The pair debate th...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with the fabulous Jimi The Kween to talk all things new music, their brand-new EP MixTape , and what’s next in their ever-evolving career. Plus, JOY Breakfast gets the world exclusive of playing Jimi’s hot new single Pretty Club Girl on air for the very first time! It’s a high-energy chat packed with music, creativity, queer joy and plenty of Kween energy! The post Thur...

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with  Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. Joel & Mama Mish kick off the show with a BIG $60 million Powerball conversation, asking listeners what they’d do if they suddenly had a life-changing jackpot — from hiring cleaners, chefs and therapists to...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with comedian and social media sensation Nick White about his hilarious new role in Monty Python’s Spamalot . Nick chats about stepping onto the stage in this iconic musical comedy, his journey through comedy, and building a following online with his cheeky and relatable content. It’s a fun, candid conversation about theatre, comedy, social media and what happens when y...

Joel and Mama Mish sit down with Jeremiah Louis for a heartfelt conversation about the brand-new queer TV series I Wear You . Jeremiah chats about the inspiration behind the series, bringing authentic queer stories and experiences to the screen, and the creative journey behind making the show. It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about identity, representation, community and the importance of...

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with  Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. This week Joel & Mama Mish , are getting fabulously weird and wonderfully queer! They chat with Melbourne actor, writer and creative Jeremiah Louis about his surreal new queer TV project I WEAR YOU , e...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger about their wild and wonderfully creepy new show Creepy Boys , hitting the Melbourne Fringe Festival. They chat about the inspiration behind the show, creating something that’s equal parts weird, hilarious and thought-provoking, and what audiences can expect when they step into the world of Creepy Boys . It’s a fun, cheeky conversation...

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with  Joel & Mama Mish for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. This week Joel & Mama Mish get into some big conversations and plenty of fabulous Fringe chaos! They catch up with Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Community Manager Jeremy Oliver for an update, ch...

Johnno’s off sunning himself in Spain this week, so Yiannis is joined by Dr Cat to hold down the fort. Yiannis shares some surprisingly positive job rejection letters, and recounts a public toilet disaster. The pair dig into whether chocolate actually gives you strength, and chat through a newly discovered cat species. There’s also news of Serbia’s first gay president. Yiannis ro...

Greg Gould joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast with a huge announcement: he’s teaming up with Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom to re-record her iconic hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair) for its 20th anniversary. Greg shares the very unexpected way the collaboration came about, how a social media follow turned into voice notes, recording plans and a new friendship, plus...

Melbourne singer, songwriter and producer ALIUS (aka Sebastian Ivanov) joins Brett on JOY Breakfast to chat about his latest single Trigger Point and the journey that’s taken him from appearing on The Voice alongside his twin sister to building a solo career with millions of streams. ALIUS opens up about finding his identity as an openly queer artist, the realities behind success in the music indu...

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New e...

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Jason is away but join Mietta & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the...

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat for the last time as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs al...

Yiannis and Johnno are back for episode four, and it’s a big one. Johnno kicks things off with his weird dental therapy experience, while Yiannis is still knee-deep in dating app disasters. Johnno also shares his NFL experience, and Yiannis gives a broken toe update — complete with an awkward massage experience along the way. The boys dig into what went down at the World Hyrox Championships,...

Joel and Cat from Tuesday Breakfast sit down with Aussie music legends Nat Bass and James Ash from Rogue Traders for a fabulous catch-up about their brand-new album, upcoming tour and their seriously hot new single Dirty Dirty Disco featuring the one and only Dannii Minogue! They chat about the Rogue Traders journey, reuniting after more than two decades, making new music and what fans can expect...

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Mietta’s away but join Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone’s talking about (and a few you didn’t know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs alon...

Joel sits down with the incredibly talented Darby James for a heartfelt conversation about their upcoming show Little Squirt at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Darby opens up about the inspiration behind the show, their personal journey, and the stories and experiences that have shaped this deeply human and moving work. The post Thursday Breakfast: Darby James Interview appeared first on JOY Breakf...