JOY Drive with Warren

Dr Mia Cobb explains how to recognise separation anxiety, why barking, chewing or even silence can mean very different things, and how cameras, gradual absences and calmer routines can help dogs become more comfortable being alone. Guest: Dr Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow in Canine Welfare Science at the University of Melbourne Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Mia Cobb: Separation...

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how chromosomes, hormones, gonads and anatomy interact before birth, why intersex variations occur naturally, and why human biology does not always fit neatly into the simple categories many of us learned at school. Guest: Dr Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at the University of Wollongong Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Associat...

Dr Rebecca Davies explains how dead stars can glow green and pink, what a 10-billion-year-old burst can reveal about the early Universe, and why scientists bury detectors beneath Antarctic ice to catch particles that pass straight through us. Guest: Dr Rebecca Davies, astrophysicist at Swinburne University of Technology Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Rebecca Davies: Space News – Zombie...

Gary Wilson and Colin Gudgeon preview LowRez’s The Category Is…, bringing 50 male voices, pop anthems, choreography, costumes and queer community together in a gloriously theatrical celebration of camp. Guests: Gary Wilson, Vice President, and Colin Gudgeon, President, LowRez Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Gary Wilson & Colin Gudgeon: LowRez’s ‘The Category Is…’ appe...

Dr Andrew Lynch explains why being frightened can be so enjoyable and recommends overlooked horror films and standout television series for everyone from seasoned horror fans to viewers who want a scare without losing sleep. Guest: Dr Andrew Lynch, Lecturer in Cinema and Screen Studies at Swinburne University of Technology Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Andrew Lynch: What Should You Watch Th...

Paul Byrne-Moroney reflects on growing up without the language to understand his body, finding the intersex community later in life, and why awareness must extend to bodily autonomy, inclusion and ensuring the “I” in LGBTQIA+ is genuinely heard. Guest: Paul Byrne-Moroney, intersex advocate and host of JOY’s ‘The I in Us’ Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Paul Byrne-Moroney: Inter...

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores the rise of “pheromone maxxing”, why some young men are ditching showers and deodorant in pursuit of attraction, and what the trend reveals about dating anxiety, male insecurity and internet self-improvement culture. Guest: Dr Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne Presenter:...

Lisa Asher explains how hackers manipulated refrigeration systems in French supermarkets and what the attack reveals about the security risks created as our appliances, cameras, locks, and other everyday devices become increasingly connected to the internet. Guest: Lisa Asher, retail and consumer behaviour expert from the University of Sydney Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Lisa Asher: Could Hac...

Jye Marshall explores how digital technology is being built into the clothes we buy, the new possibilities it creates for fashion and consumers, and the potential downsides when what we wear can collect data, track us or quickly become obsolete. Guest: Jye Marshall, Lecturer in Fashion Design at Swinburne University of Technology Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Jye Marshall: What Happens When Ou...

Suzy Wrong explores Mother Saigon through chosen family, parental expectations, queer loneliness and intergenerational care, asking whether being accepted is enough when what we really want is to be known and understood. Guest: Suzy Wrong Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Suzy Wrong: Documentary Review – ‘Mother Saigon’ appeared first on JOY Drive .

Adam Liaw explores the family memories, migration, history and everyday traditions behind Asian Home Cooking, and why the dishes we treasure often matter as much for the people and places they carry as the flavours on the plate. Guest: Adam Liaw, writer, cook and television presenter Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Adam Liaw: New Book – ‘Asian Home Cooking’ appeared first on JO...

Alexandra Lopes explains how persistent pelvic pain in people assigned male at birth can involve tight pelvic floor muscles, stress, prostatitis-like symptoms and cycling-related nerve pressure, and how pelvic health physiotherapy can help. Guest: Alexandra Lopes, pelvic health physiotherapist at Pelvic Health Melbourne Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Alexandra Lopes: Why Pelvic Pain Can Be More...

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores why charity shops are drowning in unsellable clothes, whether online resale means we now donate only what nobody else wants, and how our desire to feel virtuous may be outsourcing the consequences of overconsumption. Guest: Dr Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne Presenter:...

Dr Long Le explains why LGBTQ+ Australians continue to experience much higher rates of mental health disorders and psychological distress, and why closing the gap means tackling discrimination and barriers to affirming healthcare as well as improving mental health services. Guest: Dr Long Le, Senior Research Fellow in the Health Economics Group at Monash University Presenter: Warren Andrew The pos...

Jye Marshall explores how a Bronx outsider turned an imagined world of American wealth into one of fashion’s most enduring identities, and why Australians and a new generation embracing the old-money aesthetic still want a piece of the Ralph Lauren dream. Guest: Jye Marshall, Lecturer in Fashion Design at Swinburne University of Technology Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Jye Marshall: Why Are We...

Sally Nicholes examines proposals to redefine sex in the Sex Discrimination Act, the case supporters make for sex-based protections and concerns that changing the law could alter existing protections for women, trans and intersex people. Guests: Sally Nicholes, founder and Principal at Nicholes Family Lawyers Presenter: Warren Andrew Nicholes Family Lawyers is a proud JOY sponsor and supporter of...

Dr Edith Hill explores why one TikTok parent is taking her children offline and how another creator’s 100 handmade gifts challenge is inspiring people to swap Christmas shopping for making something themselves. Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer in Learning and Teaching Innovation at Flinders University Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Edith Hill: Are We Ready to Share Less and Make More...

Dr Hollis Taylor explores the extraordinary musical lives of Australian songbirds, from seven-hour butcherbird performances and regional dialects to improvisation, duets and melodies so complex that humans struggle to reproduce them. Guest: Dr Hollis Taylor, musician, composer, zoomusicologist and Research Affiliate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Hollis...

Suzy Wrong explores Dang! through sibling rivalry, parental approval, people-pleasing and messy queer dating, asking why, even as adults, our families can pull us straight back into roles we thought we’d outgrown. Guest: Suzy Wrong Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Suzy Wrong: TV Series Review – ‘Dang!’ appeared first on JOY Drive .

Dr Mia Cobb explains why humping often has more to do with excitement, play or stress than sex or dominance, and what we should actually do when our dog chooses another dog, a cushion or someone’s leg. Guest: Dr Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow (Canine Welfare Science) at the University of Melbourne Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Mia Cobb: Why Do Dogs Hump? appeared first on JOY D...

Eliza Shephard explores the thrill and freedom of premiering Joe Chindamo’s new flute concerto written especially for her, and how her playful approach to performance is pushing classical music beyond its traditional boundaries. Guest: Eliza Shephard, award-winning flautist and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra guest soloist Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Eliza Shephard: What Does It Feel Like to Ha...

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores why dinner parties and spontaneous visits are disappearing, from cost and exhaustion to social media perfection and digital entertainment, and whether lowering our expectations could help bring informal friendship back into our homes. Guest: Dr Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Mel...

Jye Marshall explores where inspiration ends and copying begins as Adidas takes White Fox to court, and whether fashion could even exist without designers constantly borrowing, recycling and reinventing ideas that came before them. Guest: Jye Marshall, Lecturer in Fashion Design at Swinburne University of Technology Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Jye Marshall: Can Adidas Own Three Stripes? appe...

Yvonne Sillett reflects on losing the Army career she loved because she was gay, finding others who endured similar treatment and the decades-long fight to have LGBT veterans’ service, harm and history formally recognised. Guest: Yvonne Sillett, Australian Army veteran and LGBT veterans’ advocate Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Yvonne Sillett: Fighting for the LGBT Veterans Forced Out of the Aus...

Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris explains what eating late can do to our sleep, metabolism, blood pressure and gut, and whether moving dinner earlier could make a meaningful difference even when we eat the same food. Guest: Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition at Adelaide University Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Associate Profe...