JOY Weekend Breakfast

Eighth us or love us, we’re leaving no straight behind! Joel and Annie interview transgender icon and movie star Julie Jones, Benjamin Salt puts the dashing in haberdashery and Joel doesn’t know The Loco-Motion.

Seventh time’s the charm as Ben and Annie bond over traumatic kids movies, Joel realises there’s a lot of songs about love and everyone gets a coloured heart!

Six on the beach for this week’s episode where Annie makes animal noises, Joel wants justice for Bonnie and regular listeners are salty that their beloved newsreader is absent.

Revenge of the Fifth on today’s episode as Joel and Annie spin a story about potatoes and the universe, Joel learns The Carpenters didn’t do woodwork and Macca pops in to dote on greyhounds.

For the fourth edition of JOY Weekend BreakFIST, Annie rambles on about CDs, Joel disrespects the Stevies and we all learn just a little too much about Joel’s youngest brother.

Ding Ding! Annie and Joel are back for Round 3! Annie stands opposed to uninvited guests, Joel travels to Cheesequake USA and they both discuss their “hamburger movies”.

Annie and Joel are back for Round 2! New secrets are revealed in Two Truths One Lie, Annie slowly sinks to the floor before discussing culinary crimes and Joel upsets Madonna fans globally.

Annie and Joel kick off their pilot episode with get-to-know-you games! Talking in caveperson makes Annie hungry, Would You Rather shows off how opposites attract and Joel is publicly shamed for not knowing the Spice Girls.

Demetra wraps up as host of JOY Weekend Breakfast with a massive thank you to her co-hosts Alana Rosso, Annie P and long-time host Jean Moloney, and celebrates the end of a wonderful role with three interviews of past guests, Bumpy Favell, who shares the history of Drag Kings in Naarm-Melbourne, Cian Mungatj McCue and Sarah Price of Damulgarra Stories, and Peach PRC. Thank you JOYsters for sharing your Saturday mornings with us.

Demetra shares some of her favourite queer monuments and how we can reconsider monuments of painful memories and cultural narratives.

Inspired by Mitch Browne’s stylish take on black tie at the 2026 Men’s AFL Hall of Fame, and how it ruffled some conservative feathers, Demetra takes a look at what’s the deal with dress codes.

Demetra and Annie get fruity about Radiothon. With special guests JOY CEO Paul Scott-Williams, burlesque performer Cherry Charleston, and James Goldsworthy from Globe Victoria.

Demetra and Annie share happy moments that shape our lives, the Mandela Effect, and are joined by our special guest Craig Brown from The Open Table on JOY, about a special moment, and its sequel, in his life. We also honour the memory of Marcia* Lucas who was one of the editors of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi. (*Correction: In the podcast Demetra says “Nancy”).

Demetra and Annie delve into what it will be like working with humanoid robots.

Jean and Demetra surprise each other about the connection between people who carry umbrellas and keeping a budget.

Demetra and Jean explore what did they want to be when they grow up, and then soon realise it’s possible they haven’t grown up at all.

Demetra and Annie explain (kinda) what to do when you meet aliens, which aliens you want to meet, what language to speak, whether clothes are optional, and how the LGBTQIA+ community is the best community the aliens should make first contact with.

Demetra and Annie commemorate ANZAC Day by remembering female spies from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and France, including Pippa Latour, Coral Hines, Joy Grace, Helen Taylor Thompson, Nancy Wake with a special mention of Rose Valland, Elsa Barrine, and Mata Hari. We are also joined by special guest Dr Dino Hodge to talk about the Greek Community of Melbourne embracing us LGBTIQA+ Greek family (43min).

Demetra and Annie delve into hypnotism’s history and methods and discover how and why you might want to hypnotise yourself.

Demetra and Annie discover that making a first authentic impression is more powerful than simply aiming for a “good” impression.

The Jester has played a role in royal courts to speak truth to power, and bring some good chaos to a serious world. Demetra explores how a bit of jester energy can also helps us navigate uncertainty.

The sequel to our show Are you a s/hero (#55)? Demetra and Jean discuss the role of villains and why we need them.

Demetra explores why space; our, public, safe and head spaces are all connected. Interview with Kath Akuhata-Brown, writer and director of the film Koka (Mother) (at 48min).

Demetra explores why humans love to dance from Greek dancing in a circle to dance formations in Mardi Gras.

Our exclusive interview with Peach PRC, as broadcasted 7th March 2026

Demetra and Jean celebrate International Womens Day by talking about what makes a hero or shero, and whether do we need to separate the two titles. And we interview one of our fave s/heros, (@50mins) Peach PRC about her new tour The Wandering Spirit Tour and album Porcelain.

Jean and Demetra discuss why an AI chat bot can be your special friend and how the answer to life is dancing the Hokey Pokey.

Demetra with panellist Annie talk about inventive, fun protests.

Jean and Demetra celebrate Valentine’s Day and discovering what makes a parasocial relationship and whether either of us is in one. Parasocial relationships were identified in the 1950s to describe strong connections with TV and movie stars, but are now fundamental to social media and sports teams.

Demetra and Jean discuss what and why we are stuck in gender roles when it comes to household chores. With special guests Joss and Jen, a trans married couple, who share their wisdom of being free to choose what you like to do.

The band is back! Jean returns having survived school holidays. Demetra, Jean and Alana weigh up the pros and cons of whether school holidays should be abolished.

Hosts Demetra and Alana explore why and how to have an alter ego, including an 8-point plan. Special guest Rowen D’Souza talks AO 26 Glam Slam LGBTIQA tennis tournament that is part of the Australian Open tennis. Special guest Bumpy Favell talks about the latest exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre Behind the Zip, an exhibition of photos and videos about the heyday of the drag king era 2000-2010 in Australia.

Demetra, Alana and Joysters celebrate and share fond memories and all that is fabciting about Midsumma carnival, whether there is any nuance to pickleball, and Alana reveals her insiders knowledge as a former judge of the Midsumma dog show.

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.