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JOY Interview Highlights

by JOY 94.9

A selection of interviews from across the station

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Episodes

  1. Berry Street Support Marriage Equality

    Welcome to the Berry Street podcast for another month, produced at JOY 94.9. Berry Street is a proud long-term sponsor of JOY 94.9 and we are delighted to promote some of the amazing work they do in the community. Today we welcome back a very familiar voice; Meaghan Holden, Regional Director in…

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  2. Berry Street’s China Challenge

    Welcome to our latest podcast installment. Each and every month JOY 94.9 presents our Berry Street podcast to share whats happening throughout the organisation and we discuss some of the incredible things that come out of the community’s support for the Berry Street team. On this podcast, Jase...

  3. Party For A Cause

    Echo International Aid is set to host a Pop up bar at the Old Melbourne Gaol on Friday the 22nd of July to raise funds for Echo’s 2016 annual appeal. The innovative social enterprise event which is to be held in one of Melbourne’s most historic and notorious landmarks will be opened after dark...

  4. New CEO for Midsumma

    Midsumma Festival have announced the appointment of Karen Bryant as CEO of the organisation. Chris and Cam of the C&C Drive Factory speak to Karen about the year ahead and what the community can expect under her leadership. Chris and Cam’s drive program airs 4:00pm til 6:30pm weekdays on JOY 94.9...

  5. The Berry Street Podcast – Gayle Correnti

    JOY 94.9 is delighted to announce that the Berry Street podcast has restarted and will continue to bring you news and interviews centered on not only foster care and how the LGBTIQ community can offer support, but also to provide a look into the great work that is being done on a daily basis at...

  6. Nicola Charles (Neighbours)

    From 1996 – 1999, Nicola Charles played popular Neighbours character Sarah Beaumont on the show, her return in 2013 turned fans into a lather and this year she returned to the show once again, this time with her son Angus in tow (played by Jai Waetford. Nicola joins Leo for the last day of JOY...

  7. Pettifleur Berenger (The Real Housewives Of Melbourne)

    The Real Housewives Of Melbourne, Pettifleur Berenger, chats with Leo on the last day of the week-long JOY Radiothon. Pettifleur chats about working out with her trainer, reflects on this year’s season of The Real Housewives Of Melbourne, going to Dubai and her website blog. Follow Pettifleur on...

  8. Andrew Mercado

    There’s not much TV Historian Andrew Mercado doesn’t know about Australian television, especially Australian soaps and drama. Andrew chats with Leo and guest co-host Pettifluer from The Real Housewives of Melbourne about his favourite Australian dramas, the success of shows like Wentworth, House...

  9. Ricci Guarnaccio

    Ricci Guarnaccio hit the big time when he was cast in season two of MTV‘s hit reality tv show Geordie Shore – he stayed with the show for three more seasons before exploring further opportunities. In this podcast, Ricci chats about his time on the show, appearing on MTV’s Ex On The Beach and…

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  10. Melody Thornton

    Australia was a huge market for The Pussycat Dolls – 11 top 20 singles incl 2 number 1’s and two top 10 albums. The group have sold over 55 million units worldwide. Brian chats to former Pussycat Doll, Melody Thornton, about her success in the group, touring the world and she opens up on the...

  11. Adam Ladell (The Voice)

    Despite suffering from Tourette’s syndrome Adam Ladell turned all four judges chairs around on Channel Nine’s The Voice a few weeks ago. Adam touched the nation with his courage and determination – proving by having a disability doesn’t mean you can’t reach for your dreams. Adam chats with Leo...

  12. Susie McLean (The Real Housewives Of Melbourne)

    Susie McLean from The Real Housewives Of Melbourne helped launch day one of the 2016 JOY Radiothon – co-hosting with Leo Stubbing on the Friday Morning Show. Susie chats about her first year on The Real Housewives Of Melbourne, her work with the Country Women’s Association (CWA), her upcoming…

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  13. Jessica Tichonczuk (My Kitchen Rules)

    Jess and Leo in the JOY studios. Jessica Tichonczuk decided to audition for the 2016 season of My Kitchen Rules with good friend Marcos Dillman – when the show began she was quickly cast as the show’s villain. Jessica joins Leo in studio for the first day of Radiothon – she talks about her time…

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  14. Amy Lehpamer (The Sound Of Music)

    Amy Lehpamer chats with Leo about starring in hit musicals including Rock Of Ages, Once and The Rocky Horror Show. Amy also chat’s about her latest role – playing the iconic role of Maria Rainer in The Sound Of Music. Amy chats about auditioning for the role, the music from the production and...

  15. Cameron Daddo (The Sound Of Music)

    Cameron Daddo is a double Logie award winning actor, television presenter and singer. Leo chats with Cameron about his presenting role on Perfect Match in the 1980’s and his break out US role in the Aaron Spelling drama Models Inc in the early 90’s. Cameron also chats about appearing in the stage...

  16. My Kitchen Rules

    My Kitchen Rules contestants Jordan Bruno, Tasia and Gracia Seger chat with Leo in the JOY studio. Jordan chats about he and his mum Anna entered the competition, their time on the show and making it all the way to the semi finals. Jordan also opens up about his coming out story, his partner…

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  17. In Praise of Parker Posey

    Sonja Hammer talks to film curator Roberta Ciabarra from the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. They chat about the films playing at In Praise of Parker Posey, showing March 13 – 28 at ACMI in Federation Square, Melbourne. A special film retrospective of her films and television appearances....

  18. Teaming up with La Trobe University

    Right now around Australia there are hundreds of researchers working on interesting projects across a range of disciplines. Some of them we hear about in the mainstream media, but most of them we don’t and Australia misses out on learning about their discoveries. Meanwhile, many postgraduate...

  19. The Real Housewives Of Melbourne

    The Real Housewives Of Melbourne – Chyka Keebaugh, Gamble Breaux & new housewife Susie McLean, chat with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Chyka, Gamble and Susie chat about what fans can expect from the third season of The Real Housewives Of Melbourne. Joining Chyka, Gamble, Gina, Jackie, Janet,...

  20. Pancake Tuesday 2016

    With a smile and a spatula, JOY sponsor The Pancake Parlour will support Melbourne’s The Big Umbrella foundation to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, International Pancake Day 2016. On 9 February 2016, The Pancake Parlour restaurants will donate $1 to The Big Umbrella from every Pancake Stack sold. These...

  21. Love is Eternal – Pride March 2016

    It’s been almost a year since Anthony Hillier lost John, his partner of 25 years. This year, Anthony plans to march at pride with those who would like to remember John, while also reflecting on others who have been lost, but who are with the group in spirit. In this podcast, JOY presenter Gordon...

  22. Helen Pankhurst: In the footsteps of Suffragettes

    Sonja Hammer from Second Breakfast, Sci-Fi and Squeam and Queer Geeks of Oz, has the great honour to interview Dr Helen Pankhurst, a direct descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, the steely Edwardian matriarch famously photographed being hoisted away from a protest at the gates of Buckingham Palace by…

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  23. Virginia Gay

    Leo chats with Virginia Gay on the Friday Morning Show. Virginia reflects on her time attending WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts), her first role in television series All Saints and since 2011, her role on the Winners And Losers playing Frances James. Virginia also chats about...

  24. Effie Stephanides

    Stephanie chats with the fabulous greek goddess herself Effie Stephanides on Tuesday Afternoon JOY! Effie reflects on her childhood, growing up in a greek family, becoming a mother and finally finding the love of her life – Shane. Effie’s getting hitched – she chats about her upcoming wedding,...

  25. Pino Migliorino on LGBTI culturally diverse communities & ageing

    Pino Migliorino is the Managing Director of Culper Group, who are an Australian research organisation, focusing on cultural perspectives and needs in the Australian Society. In an interview with Leenie Fabri, he talks about the complexity faced by LGBTI folk who are ageing and are part of the...

  26. Darren McMullen, House Husband

    In this podcast, Scotty T speaks to Darren McMullen, the sexy Scotsman who has become one of Australia’s most wanted exports and leading TV personalities. He is a comedian, TV host, writer, producer, actor and radio jock. McMullen has hosted, written and produced national shows on network and…

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  27. Gordon interviews artist Kim Leutwyler

    Recently on JOY, presenter Gordon spoke to Sydney-based artist Kim Leutwyler. It was also recently announced that Kim was to be a finalist at this years Archibald Prize. The annual award has been running for nearly 100 years and Kim talks of her surprise at being a finalist in this years...

  28. John Taylor from Duran Duran

    Recently, the Saturday Magazine team spoke to John Taylor from Duran Duran about the band’s legacy and their latest album release ‘Paper Gods’. Duran Duran’s Paper Gods is the band’s highest-charting album on the billboard top 200 in the United States in 22 years. The album itself debuted at…

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  29. Foster Care Week 2015 (Anglicare Victoria)

    Anglicare is encouraging the LBGTIQ community to head to their website to find out how easy it is to become a foster carer. Carers come from all walks of life and can be working or home, older or younger or with or without kids. Emergency, respite and longer term placements are available. Carers...

  30. Foster Care Week 2015 (Berry Street Foster Care)

    In celebration of Foster Care Week, The C + C Drive Factory chatted with Meaghan Holden and Anita Pell from long-term JOY sponsor, Berry Street Foster Care. The team talked about the support that Berry Street provide their foster careers, the events happening for Foster Care Week and the future…

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  31. Heart of St Kilda

    David and Sue from driving you mad, driving you crazy speak to Wally Bishop OAM, one of the organizers of the Heart of St Kilda concert. Every day Sacred Heart Mission provides around 400 meals to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. To help support this inspiring program…

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  32. Rocky Horror Show

    Theatre stars Stephen Mahy and Amy Lehpamer chat with Leo about their roles in the Rocky Horror Show. Stephen and Amy chat about how they got into theatre and previous roles including Grease and Once. Stephen plays Brad and Amy plays Janet in the Rocky Horror Show, they chat about the audition...

  33. Where Do I Belong?

    On the Second Breakfast this week Sonja chats with Mike Fikaris from Silent Army Comic Art Collective and Safdar Ahmed from the Refugee Art Project about their project, new book Where Do I Belong? Where Do I Belong? is an art project bringing together 120 pages of varying responses to this…

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  34. The Rat Pack From Vegas

    Leo chats with the guys from Rat Pack From Vegas on the Friday Morning Show. Direct from Las Vegas, David deCosta plays Frank Sinatra, Johnny Edwards plays Dean Martin and Nicholas Brooks plays Sammy Davis Jnr. The guys chat about how they each got into the business and how they came to do the...

  35. Dru Chen direct from Singapore

    Jenet and J-Jon speak to Dru Chen direct from Singapore following on from his recent tour in the USA. Dru speaks about his new track ‘You Got It Babe’ the follow up track to his recent releases ‘Turn Around’ and ‘You Bring Out The Best In Me’. ‘You Got It Babe’, the third music video from 25...

  36. Jekyll and Hyde

    In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with Jemma Rix and Lucy Maunder, two of the stars from the upcoming musical Jekyll And Hyde. Jemma and Lucy talk about how their love for musical theatre began, Jemma chats about her role as Elphaba in Wicked while Lucy reflects on her role as Rizo in...

  37. JOY Welcomes ‘LA Spinz’ Podcast

    JOY 94.9 welcomes a fresh new podcast to the line up. LA Spinz, hosted by veteran radio personality Peter Reynolds, is a weekly syndicated music and entertainment show with a Los Angeles lean. LA Spinz covers the week’s top stories with Peter’s own spin – keeping you in the loop on all the...

  38. Reach Foundation

    While David and Sue are away, the kids (J-Jon and Jenet) are at play on Friday Drive. David and Sue took a well earned week off from their regular time slot on JOY and as they did that, the fill in team spoke to a range of community organisations doing ‘good stuff’ in the community. Founded in...

  39. Superheros &  Winter Woollies

    While David and Sue are away, the kids (J-Jon and Jenet) are at play on Friday Drive, speaking to a range of community organisations doing good stuff in the community. In this podcast, the team speak to Bruce Wardley from the Australian Red Cross to hear about their Winter Woolies donation drive...

  40. Switchboard Referral & Information Service

    As David and Sue of Friday Drive took a break from their regular weekly radio program on JOY, Jenet and J-Jon decided to keep their seats warm whilst interviewing various community organisations that are looking for support as the end of the financial year gets close. In this podcast the duo…

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  41. Echo International Doing Good

    Here’s a rather new not-for-profit organisation by the name of Echo International Inc. The group was founded by five friends from Melbourne whose travels through South East Asia brought them to the Sangkhlaburi District in Northern Thailand. Within this region, over half the population is made up...

  42. 52 Tuesdays

    Sonja speaks with director Sophie Hyde and actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey about their ground-breaking Australian film 52 Tuesdays. 52 Tuesdays is a story of queer family in modern Australia. 16-year-old Billie’s reluctant path to independence is accelerated when her mother reveals plans for gender...

  43. Rob Mills

    Rob “Millsy” Mills joins Leo for the Friday Morning Show. Rob chats about his early days appearing in Australian Idol, releasing an album and various television hosting roles including The Mint and Young Talent Time. Rob also talks about his various musical theatre roles including lead roles in...

  44. Tony Award Winner Alison Bechdel

    Sonja chats with brand-new Tony Award winner Alison Bechdel. Alison is an iconic lesbian graphic novelist, recently-named MacArthur Genius and this week has won five Tony Awards including best new musical for the musical adaptation of her 2006 best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home. Alison talks…

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  45. Candles For A Cause

    Intheclick.org.au is an online retailer, one of Australia’s newest kids on the social enterprise block! They sell items online for a good cause and their latest project, is Candles for a Cause. On offer are aromatic candles that are hand-made with care by people with a disability in a supportive...

  46. Rainbow Fashion Week New York 2015

    Rainbow Fashion Week was created in June 2013. This year the event runs from 19 to 26 June 2015 and is an official New York City Pre- Pride Fashion Show event. Last year, Rainbow Fashion Week attracted over 25,000 queer and gay friendly attendees and showcased queer designers, photographers,...

  47. Ezel Doruk – Tripped Tripped

    Recently on Second Breakfast, Sonja spoke with actor Ezel Doruk about his involvement in dynamic new play TRIPPED. TRIPPED is an exciting dark comedy about war and prejudice set on a battlefield where two very different men are brought together by the neighbouring landmines they have stepped…

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  48. Queers & Answers

    On Second Breakfast this week, Sonja spoke with Lana Woolf, organiser of upcoming event Queers & Answers and fellow JOY 94.9 presenter! Queers & Answers is a 1.5 hour monthly event in which three speakers are invited to participate in a forum that is centred around a particular queer question.…

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  49. Sally-Anne Upton (Wentworth)

    The 2015 JOY 94.9 Radiothon Friday Morning Show kicks off with special guest, the fabulous Sally-Anne Upton from hit television show Wentworth. Leo and guest co-host Brian chat with Sally-Anne about her career as an actor in television and theatre and her work as a marriage celebrant. Sally-Anne...

  50. Belinda Davids (Whitney Houston Show)

    Leo chats with singer Belinda Davids about the Whitney Houston Show. Belinda opens up about her childhood, her early influences, performing in a band and touring with US stars Monica, Johnny Gill and Kelly Price. Belinda chats about Whitney Houston, the legacy she has left behind and what she...

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