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Back Seat S&M
by JOY 94.9
Let us jump in your back seat and keep you company on the drive home
Episodes
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Lior Suchard: Master Mentalist
Lior Suchard shot to fame after winning a 2007 TV show to take over from Uri Geller and hasn’t stopped wowing crowds the world over with his charm, wit and crazy ability to read and manipulate people’s minds. Image credit: Hamish Blunck He jumped into the back seat with Michael to demonstrate his...
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Big V shooting hoops for Pride
The Big V is Victoria’s senior basketball league and Australia’s biggest. They held the first ever Pride Cup in 2015 between the Craigieburn and McKinnon associations, which was a major success. Julie Anderson, Big V CEO, had a chat to Michael about the Pride Cup, where it came from, and how it…
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The One Where Matt Handwrote His Headlines
The News is (officially) JOY 94.9‘s longest running program. Some would say that people should respect their elders, but Michael isn’t a fan of such rules. With Matt Renwick trying to present the news headlines with handwritten notes, things get a little out of hand. The post The One Where Matt...
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Sophie Monk has #HotWhiteGirlProblems
Image credit: NIGEL WRIGHT Poor Sophie Monk. The poor poppet made a small mistake when trying to get it on with a famous, Australian surfer. Liam and Michael think she needs a bigger problem to deal with. And the boys re-live the joys of Inside Outside. The post Sophie Monk has...
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The Final ‘List It or Leave It?’ Hour of Power
It’s the final ever hour of Back Seat and Michael’s taken it over with an hour of List It or Leave It? It’s a ripper of an hour, with a few goodbyes and a presentation by Leenie, JOY 94.9‘s Manager of People, Services & Culture. Michael got himself excited with a heap of new tracks: Magnus…
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It’s the Sleepy Rabbit
Michael needs sleep. Apparently, there is a new book that has been sending children to sleep. Michael isn’t too thrilled about the book. Or its author. Or its subject matter. Does Michael send himself to sleep on air? The post It’s the Sleepy Rabbit appeared first on Back Seat S&M.
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More: List It or Leave It?
Michael’s had some success with songs from places other than Sweden… But he couldn’t stay away for long. Image credit: Warner Music Sweden You might know Andreas Weise from this year’s Melodifestivalen, having sung Bring Out the Fire in order to get himself to Vienna. Obviously, it didn’t work.…
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Flying With Purple Pride
Essendon’s LGBTI supporter group, the Purple Bombers, had their pride event last week and Fiona went along. Thankfully they’re so inclusive that they allow Hawks fans in. She shared an address from long-time JOYster Jade Gulliver and then Fiona and Michael talked all things football. If you love...
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Fiona’s Melbourne: From parties to email
Once again, there’s a heap to do in Melbourne and Fiona has found something for the party animals. YASS QWEEN is teaming up with POOF DOOF for a big night, combining the north and sound. YASS DOOF is happening on Saturday 22 August, and the concept of rival parties combining has shocked Michael....
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Back Seat Gets Fresh
Fresh Air follows the Back Seat at 7pm, allowing JOY‘s new talent the chance to practice their skills in a real, live, radio program. Jax and Greta are new to JOY, having some experience at youth sister station SYN and through JOY’s own Taste of Radio. They were given the Fresh Air reins this…
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Love Myself: List It or Leave It?
After a big win last week, Michael is staying in the US for another track that he thinks deserves a place on JOY 94.9‘s uplifting daytime mix. Image credit: Republic Records She’s got her footing thanks to acting and modelling, but Hailee Steinfeld has now released her debut single. Becoming…
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Fiona’s Melbourne: MIFF & Manners
Fiona takes a look at the Melbourne International Film Festival, in particular, Talking Pictures. Michael & Fiona can’t help but get angry with people who don’t use their manners at exhibitions. Do you stand in front of others or do you scoot past quickly? The post Fiona’s Melbourne: MIFF &…
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Hotplate Melt Down
The Hotplate is the Nine Network’s newest reality TV show, where restaurateurs are pitted against each other to produce amazing food and perfect dinners. Image credit: Nine Network WA’s Conrad and Liam are one of the competing teams, who had a tougher time than they expected. The boys, who have...
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News Gone Wild
The Village People had a bit of a disagreement and newsie Matt had to report on it in the 6:30pm headlines. Who would’ve thought the conversation would turn to feathers, cowboys and chaps, while dancing to YMCA? The post News Gone Wild appeared first on Back Seat S&M.
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Model: List It or Leave It?
Michael’s known for his European picks for List It or Leave It? but this week, he bucks the trend. Image credit: RCA US-based boy band, Before You Exit, have just signed a major record deal. The three brothers, Toby, Riley and Connor McDonough, have been performing in various capacities since…
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The hidden world of trans* sex workers
Caro Meldrum-Hanna followed a group of trans* women who had turned to sex work to survive. Their stories were shared on the ABC’s Four Corners. Caro talked to Michael and Fiona about how she got involved in this story and the impact of it on her. If you missed the show, you can find out more…
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Mystery Jocks Flop
Michael did some online shopping, but it seems his desire to throw caution and care to the wind didn’t quite pay off. What underwear did he actually get? What would Barnaby do with it? And how would you change it? JOYsters got the first look on Twitter: The world's most ridiculous underwear.…
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This Summer: List It or Leave It?
It’s a big one this week and Michael’s pumped. Image credit: Terry Richardson US band Maroon 5 have teamed up with Swedish DJ Alesso to produce the track of the northern summer. Originally littered with F-bombs, it’s now been tamed and ready for the masses. This Summer is one to dance on the…
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The Real Hot Bitches Heat WINTERDAZE
The WINTERDAZE dance party, as part of the Midwinta Festival, is nearly upon us. ’80s dance troupe, The Real Hot Bitches, will be performing on the night, and two of the Bitches got cray with Michael and Barnaby about the group and their performance style. You can check them out, along with DJs...
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Leo shakes it with Samantha Jade
The lovely Leo from Sound Museum had a chance to sit down with Samantha Jade, fresh from her performance at the GH Hotel. In this extended podcast exclusive, Samantha chats about her Dancing With The Stars performance, her gay fans and performing at the GH. She also reflects on her time on X…
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This Love: List It or Leave It?
Nicki French is the UK’s own Pop Queen. Remember Total Eclipse of the Heart in 1995? Or perhaps her Eurovision entry, Don’t Play That Song Again, in 2000? Image credit: Modal Production Group She’s back. And this time, with a Pride anthem all about equal marriage. This Love is the newest track,...
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Charles shines a light on Lachlan Beaton
The story of former footy player and coach, Lachlan Beaton, was shared in the pages of the Herald-Sun over the weekend and it has travelled around the world. Coming out through a video about marriage equality, Lachlan also shared the extreme pain of his anxiety and depression due to keeping his...
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Go This Way North
Melbourne guitar-drums duo This Way North jumped into the back seat. Leisha Jungalwalla (of Jungal fame) and Cat Leahy crossed paths on the festival circuit in Canada in 2013, which led to a whole lot of jamming in Australia! Leisha and Cat chatted with Michael and Fiona about their Canadian...
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Daylight to Midnight: List It or Leave It?
Michael’s finally left Sweden… and gone to the UK. Image source: www.facebook.com/nightsafarimusic/ This week, he has found something new from a British duo, Night Safari. They may be ‘new’ on the music scene, but are actually quite the experienced musicians: D.Ramirez and Bnann Infadel. They…
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The Stafford Brothers Feel It
The Stafford Brothers started DJing at the Gold Coast, before becoming superstars who now call the West Coast home. Chris and Matt had a chat with Michael about the change in lifestyle, the impact of TV on fame and their relationship as brothers. They also chatted about their brand new single…
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Michael’s No Handyman
Michael needs help (as usual). His lights are blown but has no idea how to pop their rings. Whatever will he do? And can JOYsters help? The post Michael’s No Handyman appeared first on Back Seat S&M.
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Hold On: List It or Leave It?
It’s back to Sweden. Yes, again. Michael can’t help but play this brand new track and find out what you think of it. Image source: facebook.com/axelwiknermusic 17 year old DJ, Axel Wikner, shot to Swedish fame with his summer track Det Draaar earlier this year. This wonderkid has just released...
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The Black Arm Band takes Indigenous Australia to the World
The Black Arm Band is a Melbourne-based Indigenous performance company, which is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. General Manager, Anna Jacobs, jumped in the back seat with Michael and Fiona to talk about the organisation, especially as Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week. The company has...
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Erik Hassle has No Words
Erik Hassle is the voice behind No Words. You may not have heard of him before, but he’s a big name in his native Sweden and Denmark. Image credit: Lee Cherry/RCA Records Michael had a chat to Erik about his switch from soccer to singing, the big move from Sweden to LA and what the world should…
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The Rainbow Confession
Over the weekend, the USA celebrated their Supreme Court’s decision to uphold marriage for all as a constitutional right. Facebook joined the Pride celebrations by allowing users to put a rainbow filter over their profile picture. Michael didn’t do it. What was his reason? Is he a bad gay? The…
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