JOY Weekend Breakfast

Demetra and Alana reclaim the phrase ‘festive stress’, celebrate the merits of papayas, cantaloups, melons and other ‘c’ things at Christmas, and thriving with your chosen families.

Demetra and guest panellist “Diva Steve” Milton are joined by The Hon Fiona Patten to talk about how Fiona has championed and changed some controversial rules.

Demetra and Alana celebrate all things summer from how to plan for outside events in a city renown for 4 seasons in one day, how to eat a Buffalo Bill ice cream, and whether you should change your song playlist. We are also joined by two guests Jorge Luis Cruzado from the new JOY show Verbena Radio and David Rector and his shows the retro radio play Friends of Dorothy and his new show Icons.

Jean, Demetra and Alana navigate sayings, idioms, proverbs and malapropisms, and why revenge is a dish best served cold.

Demetra, Jean and Alana go through the good, the bad and the weird habits.

Demetra, Jean and Alana continue their discussion of hobbies, when do they stop being hobbies and when can they be addictive.

Demetra, Jean and Alana talk through aging, changing trends and at what point do you become “too old”?

Jean and Demetra discuss their hobbies, what they are, and when do they become a side hustle.

Demetra, Jean and Alana get spooky!

Demetra, Jean and Podcaster Mia discuss their ability (or inability) for DIY.

Demetra and Jean talk about our connection to the possessions we gather and the “stuff” that builds up.

It’s AFL grand final day and Demetra flies solo in her Bomber plane (get it? get it?) (aka JOY studios) and talks teams and belonging.  Pirates make a guest appearance.

Demetra and Jean navigate navigate the other side of the dating game and what to do when you are breadcrumbed, benched and in a situationship. With Alana Rossi on panel.

Demetra and Jean explore where to find love and whether dating apps are still relevant. With Alana Rossi on panel.

Jean is joined by comedian and content creator Bianka Ismailovski to discuss the concept and process of reinvention.

Jean struggles with her perfectionism and Demetra relapses back into hers.

This week, Demetra and Jean take a look at forgiveness of ourselves and others, including an interview with filmmaker Shalom Almond, Director and Producer of Songs Inside .

Take a trip into the spiritual as Demetra and Jean discuss Tarot cards.

Some would say its silly to explore the idea of a “devil’s advocate” alone, but Demetra disagrees. With special guest David Rector, creator of the pod series “Friends of Dorothy”.

Demetra and Jean dress down this week to talk about nakedness and the social norms of clothing.

This week, Demetra and Jean, with special guest Hannah McElhinney author of Rainbow History Class, ( book ) take a look back through history at how different cultures saw and accepted queer identities, and try to answer the question “Who writes history?”

Demetra and Jean return to the big topics and tackle climate change and the attitude of climate apathy.

Demetra and Jean celebrate all things breakfast!

This week, Demetra and Jean return to the beauty myth and discuss how it affects queer communities, from Gay men to dermatology and the Transgender Community. With special guests Triana Butler and Associate Professor Glen Hosking.

Demetra and Jean are joined by the lovely Bianka Ismailovski to talk about the expectation and the myth of beauty that is placed on women.