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The Open Table
by JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.
Episodes
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The Final Episode
Join Craig Brown, Ethan Chiodo-Hall on the Open Table, as they reminisce over the last 2 years of the show, Azzad Azman’s short film (Before It Goes Down) finally finishing and Tom Nethersole’s upcoming show. Hear about the creative process and the dedication to one’s art, from Azzad cringing…
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Episode 17 Season 4 Jax Giles-Webb (Musician)
Emerging queer artist and proud trans dude, Jax Giles-Webb, joins the show to talk about his new band, Bite My Tongue. The post Episode 17 Season 4 Jax Giles-Webb (Musician) appeared first on The Open Table.
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Season 4 – Jordie Thomas
Another rising star joins us on The Open Table this week. Joining Craig M Brown is the multi-talented Jordie Tomas — singer, musician, writer, producer, actor… and possibly even more than a triple threat. Tune in with Ethan Chiodo Hall as we dive into Jordie’s creative journey, the stories behind...
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Episode 11 – Season 4 – Mitch Brown (1st AFL player to identify as LGBTQIA+)
Craig chats to former West Coast Eagles player, Mitch Brown about bi-sexuality, growing up in a hyper-masculine environment, Mitch’s discovery of queer joy, being confronted about his sexuality and queer parenting. The post Episode 11 – Season 4 – Mitch Brown (1st AFL player to identify as...
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Episode 9 – Season 4 – Aiv Puglielli (Vic State Greens MP)
Greens MP and friend of The Open Table, Aiv Puglielli, discusses with Craig Brown the important Vic State Parliamentary inquiry into anti-LGBTQIA hate and violence. This includes how to make a submission, who should make one, how recent that has to be, and how the inquiry came about. Have a…
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Episode 6 – Season 4 – Azzad Azman (Film Maker, Film and Oscar Buff)
In this episode, Craig chats to Azzad Azman (Director of the upcoming queer short film, ‘Before It Goes Down’, about the 2026 Oscars and queer representation in film. The post Episode 6 – Season 4 – Azzad Azman (Film Maker, Film and Oscar Buff) appeared first on The Open Table.
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Episode 4 – Season 4 – Tamzyn Bielecka (JOY celebrity)
In this episode, Craig chats to Tamzyn Bielecka, JOY celebrity, about queer representation in film and TV The post Episode 4 – Season 4 – Tamzyn Bielecka (JOY celebrity) appeared first on The Open Table.
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Episode 2 – Season 4 – AFLW Star Tilly Lucas-Rodd
This episode of The Open Table features a special guest from the world of elite sport: GWS Giants AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd (@tillylr). Tilly has been a trailblazer throughout their career, from being the inaugural captain and Best & Fairest winner at Hawthorn to their recent move to the GWS...
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Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading systemic reform to advance the rights, safety and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people across Victoria. The post Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner…
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Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale
We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Joanna Jones (@saintergomusic) to the studio! She’s giving our listeners a special sneak peek of some brand-new music she’s been working on. You won’t want to miss this exclusive listen! Listen now now to celebrate the end of an amazing year with The Open...
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Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Azman
The Movie Forecast: Hits, Misses, and Queer Favourites with Filmmaker Azzad Azman This week, the table is set for a major film discussion! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented filmmaker Azzad Azman (@sploosh__) to the studio. There’s truly nowhere to hide when Azzad joins us to break...
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Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson
This week on @theopentable, we’re bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits down for an in-depth, candid, and often fun chat with Dr. @lukeslamdunkwilson. Dr. Wilson joins us to share his personal journey through faith, his...
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Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour
We’re thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour. Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier’s Young Journalist of the Year Award and was the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. He joins us fresh off the release of his powerful debut memoir, How to...
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Episode 15- Season 3- Tom Nethersole
The Boy in Blue is Back! Listen to the Journey: Tom Nethersole’s New EP & His Return to The Open Table Podcast The incredible artist known as “The Boy in Blue,” has just released a phenomenal new EP, “Father, Son & the space in between.” This new work is an intimate and powerful journey that...
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Episode 14- Season 3- Daniel McBurnie
From Circus Lights to Studio Mics: Daniel McBurnie on The Open Table This week, we’re thrilled to welcome our very own The Open Table producer, Daniel McBurnie, to the guest chair! Before he was making magic behind the scenes, Daniel lived a life under the spotlight as a former circus performer…
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Episode 13- Season 3- A Return to Roots and Expansive Faith with Author Steff Fenton
Unpacking Gender Expansive Faith with Author and Pastor Steff Fenton This week on @theopentable we’re going back to our roots and diving deep into a vital conversation for faith and community. Host @craigmbrown is thrilled to welcome author, speaker, and founding pastor @steff_fenton...
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Episode 12- Season 3- Professor, Lauren Rosewarne
The Open Table: Chaos, Power, and Queer Politics with Lauren Rosewarne – The Trump 2.0 Year, Free Speech & The Epstein Files The amazing and articulate Associate Professor, Lauren Rosewarne, joins us on @theopentable on @joy949! This week, we dive deep into a year of evolving US and global...
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Episode 11- Season 3- Brian G Murphy
This week, host @craigmbrown sat down for an incredible, insightful conversation with the multifaceted Brian G. Murphy (@thisisbgm)! Brian is a relationship coach, advocate, speaker, and author whose powerful new book, Love Beyond Monogamy: How Polyamory Can Enrich Your Spirituality, Faith, and...
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Episode 10- Season 3- Karen Bryant- Midsumma CEO
Podcast Post: The Open Table with Karen Bryant from Midsumma Festival The Open Table: In Conversation with Midsumma Festival CEO, Karen Bryant We’re thrilled to welcome a true leader in the LGBTQ+ community to the Open Table this week! Join your hosts Craig M. Brown and Bepsi.bad as they sit down...
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Episode 9- Season 3- Robin Whitaker
We are pleased as punch to welcome Robyn Whitaker, author and Executive Director of The Wesley Centre, to @theopentable this Wednesday. She will share what it means to read the Bible in an affirming way, how to recognise and respond to fundamentalism, and what genuine allyship looks like. With...
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Episode 8- Season 3- Jony Berry
️New Episode of The Open Table Podcast with Jony Berry We’re thrilled to welcome back @jonyberryofficial to @theopentable this episode on @joy949! It’s been 12 months since Jony won Mr Universe, and he joins us to share what life has looked like since then. From the challenges to the incredible...
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Episode 7- Season 3- Kristina Benton
On this episode of @theopentable we’re thrilled to welcome actor and composer @kristina.bent.on.destructionto the show. Kristina’s creative career spans stage, screen and music, but her story also weaves through faith and identity. From an early age, she was immersed in religion and witnessed…
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Episode 6- Season 3- AFL
We’re getting sporty on @theopentable as we are joined by Chris and Brendan from @gayfl_aqfp. We take a closer look at how the AFL is handling homophobia both on and off the field, and we loudly applaud former Eagles player Mitch Brown for coming out as the very first Bisexual in the AFL. Also,...
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Episode 5- Season 3- Kate Mulholland
A self-described lesbian, Kate Mulholland is also a passionate social work student. She opens up about her fascinating journey — from growing up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church to how raising her twin boys led her to fully embrace her sexuality. You won’t want to miss this inspiring, raw, and...
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Episode 4- Season 3- Thorne Music
We’re excited to welcome @thorne_music to @theopentable this week. In this heartfelt and unapologetic conversation, Thorne shares what it means to identify as a Queer Fag, unpacks the role of a music therapist, and talks about the challenges and joys of life as an independent artist. We also dive...
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Episode 3- Season 3- Maddie Q
What does it mean to grow up queer in the Middle East while holding onto your sense of self? Maddie Q shares their beautifully chaotic journey from Saudi Arabia and Jordan to discovering personal freedom and self-expression in Australia. Non-binary and vibrant with both masculine and feminine...
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Episode 2- Season 3- Jocelyn Bishop
This week, we welcome the incredible Jocelyn Bishop (@joss.bish), a standout voice in the community and co-host of @joy949’s The Gender Agenda and Monday Brekky. Jocelyn shares a powerful journey through faith, identity, transformation, and the beauty of second chances in both love and life. In...
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Episode 1- Season 3- Carmelo Costa
Season 3 of The Open Table is here! We’re thrilled to kick off the new season with the hilarious and heartfelt Carmelo Costa — comedian, cat lover, and regular at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Carmelo opens up about coming out, life after catholicism, navigating…
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Episode 19- Season 2 – Double Deans
Double the Deans, Double the Drama! If you’re interested in LGBTQIA+ media, queer representation, drag culture, and Australian LGBTQ+ voices, this episode is for you. This episode, we’re joined by not one but two dazzling Deans. First up, Dean Arcuri — once the “busy homosexual,” now the…
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Episode 18- Season 2 – Sophie Jest
And Now for the Fine Print… Yes, it’s that part of the show where we get legal — but keep it proudly queer. Sophie Jest is back for her second guest appearance — because once just wasn’t enough. Lawyer by day, lead singer of queer punk band RUB by night, she’s the kind of guest who can give you...
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Episode 17- Season 2 – JOY Media CEO Paul Scott Williams
We’re thrilled to welcome Joy Media CEO, Paul Scott Williams (@scottypsw) to the podcast! Paul joins us for a heartfelt and open conversation, giving JOY listeners a rare chance to connect with the voice behind the leadership. You might know him from those familiar Radiothon mornings — but this...
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Episode 16- Season 2 – Dean Adams aka. Linh Uendo
Polish your pearls and cue the overture—this week The Open Table rolls out the red carpet for the ever-glamorous Linh Uendo aka Dean Adams (@littlelinhuendo). We’re serving vintage camp, heartfelt chat, and a side of sequins as we dive into life with chronic illness, the transformative power of...
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Episode 15- Season 2 – BB Returns to The Open Table
Last week’s chat with BB (@bhanuka) sparked so much interest, we just had to keep the conversation going. He’s back on The Open Table for a rich, wide-ranging discussion that dives deeper into community, cultural identity, and the world of leather. In this follow-up episode, BB opens up about...
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Episode 14- Season 2 – BB Mr Laird Leatherman
Listen in as BB, the 2025 Laird Leatherman, joins us for a powerful conversation on identity, leather culture, and living authentically. We talk about his journey from Sri Lanka to Darwin, and finally to Melbourne, where he found both a home and a community. BB shares how volunteering has shaped...
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Episode 13- Season 2 – Radiothon Edition.
It’s JOY Radiothon week (May 10–16), and we’re celebrating the importance of keeping LGBTQIA+ voices on air through community radio. This week’s guests: Demetra Giannakopoulos, film writer and director, shares what she loves about volunteering and Aiv Puglielli MP reflects on what it means to be...
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Episode 12- Season 2 with James Parr
Triumph, Identity & Advocacy is this episodes theme on The Open Table, we’re honored to sit down with James Parr – triathlete, model, disability advocate, cancer survivor, and proud Wiradjuri man. In this powerful and personal conversation, James shares his story of navigating a life-changing...
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Episode 11- Season 2 with Dr. Lauren Rosewarne
Chaos, Power & Queer Politics. In this episode, we welcome back US politics expert Dr. Lauren Rosewarne, who officially joins us as a friend of the show. We dive into the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump, and explore what it all means for the queer community, democracy, and identity in...
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Episode 10- Season 2 with Triana Butler
This week, we’re joined by Triana Butler — trans radio presenter and host of The Sound of Now. In this powerful episode, Triana opens up about growing up in a Pentecostal church and ultimately being shunned, her journey with gender identity, and her “inviting in” moment — a term she prefers over...
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Episode 9- Season 2 with Aiv Puglielli MP
This week, we’re joined by Aiv Puglielli — artist, composer, advocate, and Greens MP. Aiv didn’t set out to be a politician — but when the personal became political, it led him straight into Parliament. In this episode, he shares his coming out story, what it’s like to be gay in politics, and how...
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Episode 8- Season 2 with Marc Mendoza
Marc Mendoza is deeply embedded in community work. You’ve likely seen him volunteering with Thorne Harbour Health and Living Positive Victoria or heard his voice on Friday nights at The Laird. In this episode, Marc opens up about his HIV journey, sharing his experiences from his diagnosis to…
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Episode 7- Season 2 with Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter
Young, Queer & Creating: Tom Nethersole & Robert Baxter What’s it like to be a young, queer pop artists in Naarm/Melbourne? This week, we’re joined again by Tom Nethersole, fresh off the release of his new single Ardmona Rd, and Robert Baxter, whose latest single CAMBOY has been making waves.…
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Episode 6- Season 2 with Nicholas Verso
In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Verso, the writer and director of Invisible Boys, the acclaimed Stan Original Series based on Holden Sheppard’s award-winning novel. Invisible Boys has been widely praised for its raw and authentic portrayal of queer identity, exploring the lives of gay...
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Episode 5 – Season 2 With Clint Dowdell. Part 2
Clint Dowdell is back for Part 2, and this time, we’re diving into his powerful documentary Sticks and Stones. Clint shares his mission to eliminate stigma, challenge misconceptions, and create space for open conversations about HIV. Plus, he offers some heartfelt advice on self-love and how to...
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Episode 4 – Season 2 With Clint Dowdell. Part 1
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Clint Dowdell. From navigating his coming out journey to his HIV diagnosis, Clint opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and the ongoing stigma that still exists today. But don’t expect a sob story—this conversation is raw, real, and full of heart. With...
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Episode 3 – Season 2 With Couple Em and Tika
Lesbian couple Em and Tika—now in their 5th year together—sit down to share their story of how they met, their religious backgrounds, and their journey of coming out. Whether you're exploring your own path or just love a queer love story, this episode is for you. Also featuring special guest...
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Episode 2- Season 2 with Tim Nelson From Cub Sport and Azzad Azman
Tim Nelson, lead singer of Cub Sport, discusses his upcoming show and delivers a joyous reading of Jesus at the Gay Bar, while Melbourne filmmaker Azzad Azman dives into all things Academy Awards. Listen in for a conversation that blends music, poetry, and film into one glorious episode. The post...
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Episode 1 – Season 2 with Dean Arcuri
Busy homosexual Dean Arcuri discusses all things queer, from body image to performing as Frock Hudson. We chat about identity, performance, and the queer experience! The post Episode 1 – Season 2 with Dean Arcuri appeared first on The Open Table.
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Episode 21 – Season 1 finale with Tom Nethersole
Musician and content creator Tom Nethersole joins Craig and Ethan to reflect on Season 1 of JOY’s The Open Table. The post Episode 21 – Season 1 finale with Tom Nethersole appeared first on The Open Table.
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Episode 20 – Sophie Jest
Punk music artist and lawyer, Sophie Jest, talks about growing up as a practicing Mormon in Queensland, her family and queer identity. The post Episode 20 – Sophie Jest appeared first on The Open Table.
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Episode 19 – Warren Pinto
Warren Pinto talks about growing up in Canada, his Catholic faith and his experiences since moving to Australia. The post Episode 19 – Warren Pinto appeared first on The Open Table.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.
HOSTED BY
JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
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