JOY Breakfast on JOY 94.9

JOY Breakfast on JOY 94.9

JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
Country Australia
Genres Comedy, Music
Language EN-US
Episodes 100
Latest 16.10.2026

JOY Breakfast is the morning show on JOY 94.9, Melbourne's LGBTIQ+ community radio station. The podcast delivers the program on demand, featuring hosts, guests, and conversations on news, entertainment, and issues relevant to rainbow communities. Listeners can tune in live on FM, via the JOY app, or by asking a smart speaker to stream the station. The show aims to wake up audiences with a mix of chat, music, and community updates.

Episodes

  • Episode 7: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno 16.10.2026 54m
    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 Teddy’s Tantrum, Teddy vents about people rustling chip and chocolate wrappers at the movies, from tearing open the packets to the crinkling noise they make while being eaten. The show wraps up with What’s Good, Not Good, plus their hopes and dreams for the weekend. New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 7: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: Tinie Tempah Interview 13.10.2026 9m
    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 also shares why the decline of UK nightlife inspired his latest project, the unexpected WhatsApp message that led to his collaboration with Afrojack, and what really goes down when you’re balancing the school run with a 3AM finish! Plus, from Tim Tams to unforgettable Australian tour memories, Tinie tells us why he can’t wait to return to Melbourne for Derby Day celebrations. It’s music, memories and a whole lot of late-night energy on JOY Breakfast! The post Wednesday Breakfast: Tinie Tempah Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: Will Skarpona – Big Diva Energy 11.10.2026 11m
    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-water social media adventures, and the iconic women who shaped his love of performing — from Judy Garland to Madonna. With 16 songs, 21 diva references and 50 minutes of fabulousness, Will reveals how Big Diva Energy celebrates authenticity, self-expression and embracing every part of yourself. Plus, we ask the ultimate queer question: Which diva were you assigned at birth? It’s camp, it’s cheeky, and it’s bursting with personality! Join us for a celebration of all things diva, ahead of Will’s Melbourne Fringe performances at the Victorian Pride Centre. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Will Skarpona – Big Diva Energy appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: Kate DeAraugo Interview 11.10.2026 8m
    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 to share their stories without shame. Kate opens up about her own ongoing journey, the importance of therapy and why finding your community can make all the difference. Plus, Kate gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming intimate performance at Melbourne’s Bird’s Basement, featuring personal stories, beloved songs and previously unreleased original music. Could new music be on the horizon? It’s a conversation filled with vulnerability, laughter and a powerful reminder from Kate: whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to do it alone. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Kate DeAraugo Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: Chris Demos Interview 10.10.2026 10m
    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 title of Melbourne’s only gay comedians (with a few technicalities!). Plus, things take a fabulously diva-filled turn as the conversation dives into Toni Braxton’s iconic He Wasn’t Man Enough, questionable pop classics and the art of a truly unforgettable dance routine. It’s comedy, queer culture and pop music nostalgia, served with plenty of laughs! Find Chris on Instagram @lechrisdemos The post Wednesday Breakfast: Chris Demos Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Episode 6: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno 09.10.2026 55m
    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 the great stainless steel pots and pans question: are they worth the effort? They also dig into the tricky topic of living on your partner’s money. Yiannis spins another Yarn, and the show wraps up with What’s Good, Not Good, a look back at the highs and lows of the week. New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 6: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Thursday Breakfast: Jimi The Kween Interview 08.10.2026 17m
    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 Thursday Breakfast: Jimi The Kween Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • (73). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish 08.10.2026 58m
    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 buying vineyards and handing out free wine! Then it’s some feel-good Good News, with incredible stories of bravery, community kindness, conservation wins and even floating scarecrows saving seabirds. We catch up with the fabulous Jimi The Kween about an enormous year of drag, DJing, international adventures and music, plus their brand-new mixtape and deliciously titled single Pretty Club Girl. And we wrap things up celebrating Matt Damon’s 56th birthday, with a cheeky trip through his biggest movie roles, awards and, naturally, his lifelong talent for getting spectacularly stranded! The post (73). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Thursday Breakfast: Nick White Interview 08.10.2026 15m
    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 your online personality meets the West End-worthy world of Spamalot! The post Thursday Breakfast: Nick White Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Thursday Breakfast: Jeremiah Louis Interview 08.10.2026 19m
    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 seeing our stories reflected on screen. The post Thursday Breakfast: Jeremiah Louis Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • (72). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish 08.10.2026 1h 2m
    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, exploring ageing, vanity, loneliness and what it really means to be seen. Then Nick White joins us to talk about making the leap from architect to comedy superstar and his musical theatre debut as the Man of Many Characters in Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. Plus, the horoscopes are BACK with our outrageous October predictions — from emotional marriages over coffee orders to dating apps, questionable decisions and potential Bunnings wedding bells! And we finish by celebrating the incredible Dame Julie Andrews’ 91st birthday, with a little Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and plenty of spoonfuls of sugar. The post (72). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Thursday Breakfast: Creepy Boys Interview 08.10.2026 17m
    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 about theatre, creativity and embracing the beautifully bizarre! The post Thursday Breakfast: Creepy Boys Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • (71). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish 08.10.2026 1h 13m
    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, chat with Mish Kumar-Jonson, newly inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent, about mental health, lived experience and creating more inclusive support systems. Then things get VERY creepy with the Creepy Boys, S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, chatting about their wildly weird and wonderfully queer Melbourne Fringe show SLUGS — part electro-punk concert, part clown show, part puppet nightmare! And finally, Chris from GAYFL join us to dissect the AFL Grand Final, the incredible Brisbane–Hawthorn preliminary final, Nick Daicos’ record-breaking Brownlow win and, of course, Kylie Minogue performing at the Grand Final! ️‍ The post (71). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Episode 5: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno 02.10.2026 50m
    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 rounds things out with a look at job interviews that never happened — starting with the mysterious “Fauna Spotter Catcher” role. New episodes every Friday — subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 5: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: Greg Gould’s Punk Rocker Moment 30.09.2026 4m
    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 the news that Sandi is heading to Australia and Greg will be joining her for a national tour. It’s an announcement filled with music, laughs and some questionable Scottish accents. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Greg Gould’s Punk Rocker Moment appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Wednesday Breakfast: ALIUS on Trigger Point and Eurovision dreams 29.09.2026 8m
    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 industry, and why Sweden has played such a major role in shaping his sound. He also reveals his Eurovision ambitions, including being put forward for Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, and shares what’s next — from new music and another trip to Sweden to K-pop songwriting sessions in Seoul. The post Wednesday Breakfast: ALIUS on Trigger Point and Eurovision dreams appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 9 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat 22.09.2026 57m
    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 episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 10/02/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 9 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 39 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat 22.09.2026 41m
    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 way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 15/09/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 39 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Tuesday Breakfast – 40th Episode Special – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat 22.09.2026 52m
    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 along the way – make sure to catch up on the previous 39 eps! 22/09/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – 40th Episode Special – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
  • Episode 4: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno 18.09.2026 54m
    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, and Yiannis replays how his latest job interview could have gone if he got an interview. There’s also another instalment of Johnno’s Jibber Jabber, before the pair wrap up with the good stuff from their week.New episodes every Friday — subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 4: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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