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Tom & Jess
by JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
Thursday breakfast
Episodes
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Ilai Swindells – Retrograde & 100% Wolf [Extended Interview]
Jess spoke to Ilai Swindells starring in a new comedy series Retrograde which premieres on ABC TV on July 8 at 9:30pm. You may also recognise his voice as the star of the Aussie animated feature 100% Wolf which is now available to own digitally, and preorder on DVD. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD…
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Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood – SBS’ Filthy Rich and Homeless
Homelessness is a major problem in Australian cities and SBS is shining a light on the issue in the third season of docu-reality series Filthy Rich and Homeless. Tom and Jess spoke to Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood who left the comfort of his home to sleep rough on the streets and...
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Fiona Patten – Save Our Scene
Our voice of Reason, Fiona Patten, called in to discuss a petition she is backing to save Victoria’s live music venues after the hardships and loss of work due to COVID-19. To show your support for venues, musicians, hospitality and our economy, go to SaveOurScene.com.au. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD,...
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Frank Woodley – Last One Laughing
Amazon Prime Video are streaming a new comedy-reality show from this week where the aim for the contestants is not to laugh! Tom and Jess spoke to Frank Woodley about the concept for Last One Laughing, as well as reuniting with his old comic partner Colin Lane for their special Fly also streaming...
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Nathan Foley – She-Devil
Australian singer-songwriter Nathan Foley joins Tom and Jess to discuss his inspiration for music, writing an album in lockdown and his faithful following of fans from his Hi-5 days. Check out Nathan’s latest track She-Devil available now wherever you buy or stream your music. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT,...
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Reducing Imprisonment Rates – Dr Tim Read, Victorian Greens
Victorian Greens member for Brunswick Dr Tim Read joined us to discuss the over-representation of first Australians in prison and what Spring Street needs to do to give all people fair treatment. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become a member • Make a donation FOLLOW TOM & JESS: Facebook •…
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Queer Eye – The Fab 5
Tom and Jess caught up with all of the Fab 5 from Queer Eye— Antoni, Bobby, Jonathan, Karamo and Tan –to discuss how the show gives its heroes so much more than a makeover, the importance of diverse representation, and which roles they’d switch to if they had a spill and fill within the team.…
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Whose Poo Are You? – Clio Gates Foale
Zoologist, author and illustrator Clio Gates Foale joined Tom and Jess to discuss her kids’ book Whose Poo Are You?: A guide for tiny zoologists. Which animal craps cubes? How do you tell the difference between possum poops? Get the scoop here! The book is available now from Tuesday Books and you...
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Sonia Kruger – Big Brother 2020
The ultimate reality format Big Brother is back on Australian screens tonight, and host Sonia Kruger gave Tom and Jess the scoop on how the show has evolved to meet viewers’ high expectations. Plus, will Strictly Ballroom ever get a sequel, and how many pixels does it take to conceal a penis? Big...
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Clover Financial Solutions – Government HomeBuilder Grants
Tom and Jess spoke to JOY’s money expert Phoebe Blamey from Clover Financial Solutions just hours after the government announced the HomeBuilder assistance scheme. She spilled all the tea on how builders and renovators can get a leg up while helping the construction industry find its feet again....
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The Ultimate ABBA Pyjama Party – Michael Ingvarson from BABBA
This weekend Australia’s ultimate tribute band BABBA present The Ultimate ABBA Pyjama Party live streaming from St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall. Tom and Jess spoke to founding member Michael Ingvarson who plays Benny to find out what to expect from a BABBA show, and what does the extra ‘B’ stand for??...
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Enrichment for Pets in Winter – RSPCA Victoria Head Behaviourist, Nikki Johnson
It’s the first day of Winter and the rain is falling. Not only that but a lot of us are working from home, out of work or possibly even working longer hours away from home. It’s all a lot for our pets to take in. Tom and Jess spoke to RSPCA Victoria’s Head Behaviourist, Nikki Johnson, about ways…
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100% Wolf – Ilai Swindells & Alexs Stadermann [Extended Interview]
An amazing Australian animated feature film hits all premium video on demand platforms today– 100% Wolf –and it features a voice role by JOY’s own Jess Window! Tom and Jess spoke to the lead actor Ilai Swindells, who plays pink-poodle-cum-werewolf Freddie, and director Alexs Stadermann about what...
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Diesel – Sunset Suburbia [Extended Interview]
Part of Australia’s music landscape for the past 30 years, Diesel is back with brand new music. After putting out 2 EPs recently and recording new music while in isolation, the full album Sunset Suburbia will be released on August 28. Tom and Jess had a good long chat to the music legend, and…
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Fiona Patten – Pokies Reform
With poker machine venues currently out of action due to the pandemic, Victorians are not only saving millions of dollars, but it’s saving lives and livelihoods of problem gamblers. Fiona Patten says now is the time for pokies reform. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become a member • Make a...
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Kerrie & Dolly’s House Party – Dolly Diamond
What better way to stay in touch with the community throughout a pandemic than with Dolly Diamond and Kerrie Stanley streaming on JOY TV twice a week with Kerrie & Dolly’s House Party. Tom and Jess chat to Dolly to find out what it’s all about! Catch Kerrie & Dolly’s House Party Tuesdays and...
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Taylor Sheridan – When the Demons Come
Tom and Jess spoke to Melbourne musician Taylor Sheridan about putting touring on hold and releasing new music during the pandemic. Taylor’s latest track When the Demons Come is available wherever you get your music now, and you can follow Taylor on Instagram. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD…
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Abbotsford Centrelink Closure – Adam Bandt
When one of the busiest Centrelink offices in the country was threatened to be closed down with only hours’ notice yesterday, Adam Bandt from Australian Greens rallied the troops and sorted things out, but with only a three month extension on their lease, Tom and Jess asked what more needs to be...
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Topic – Breaking Me
Tom and Jess chatted with platinum-selling German DJ/producer Topic about his latest US top-10 dance track featuring A7S, Breaking Me. They spoke about musical inspiration, ultimate collab sessions and how to support our favourite artists during isolation. Breaking Me is available to stream...
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The Wolfe Brothers – No Brakes
Tom and Jess caught up with Tom Wolfe from Tasmanian country music band The Wolfe Brothers to find out about cleaning up at the Country Music Awards in 2019, signing up with a new international record label and releasing their new single No Brakes. Check it all out on their website. KEEP JOY 94.9...
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IDAHOBIT – Minus18
Today is IDAHOBIT— International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. Tom and Jess spoke to Minus 18‘s Reb Mery about what this means, what we hope to achieve in 2020, and how this year’s celebrations will be different from other years. For more information or to…
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Myf Warhurst – Eurovision Big Night In
This weekend SBS proves you can’t stop Eurovision when they present Eurovision 2020 Big Night In. Tom and Jess spoke to host Myf Warhurst to find out what’s in store and how we can celebrate with them from home. Big Night In starts 7:30pm Saturday on SBS and On Demand. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD,...
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Dearly Departed, Royal Zoom Date & Mature Models
This week ex-princess Meghan Markle popped in on a random’s Zoom meeting, so Tom and Jess ask who would be their ultimate Zoom date? Plus Jess’ sister makes a typo that kills off her friend, and a couple of oldies decide now is the time for a retro fashion revolution. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD,...
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Developing Drivers, TikTok Trauma & Ultimate Isolation
When it’s reported a 5-year-old stole his parents’ car, Tom and Jess recount their own youthful antics. Plus the Vengaboys say “no” when TikTok-ers start heading into the emergency department, and a man may have just found himself the most fabulous place on Earth to self-isolate. KEEP JOY 94.9…
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Anne Edmonds – What’s Wrong With You?
Aussie comedy favourite Anne “Eddo” Edmonds takes a look at the world and asks “What’s Wrong With You?” in a new stand-up comedy special now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Why not catch Anne and others like Celia Pacquola, Lano and Woodley and Zoe Coombs Marr now with a 30-day free trial! KEEP...
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Clover Financial Solutions – Should I Pause Repayments?
With many Australians in financial hardship due to COVID-19, Phoebe from Clover Financial Solutions helps us navigate some of the tricky aspects of managing our mortgages. Should we be pausing repayments now? What will that mean for our credit rating? Phoebe lets us know. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD,...
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Eurovision AI Song Contest: “Beautiful The World” – Dr Sandra Uitdenbogerd
RMIT’s Dr Sandra Uitdenbogerd has teamed up with Uncanny Valley and Sydney University to produce a song written by artificial intelligence! Beautiful The World will represent Australia at next week’s Eurovision AI Song Contest against 12 other computer-generated bops. To listen and vote for...
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“Random Calls” for JOY Members
This week Tom and Jess started dialling “random” phone numbers to ask all Australians to become JOY members this Radiothon. Who would have believed they’d happen to get hold of Goggleboxers Lee and Keith, and Tim and Leanne, singing sensation Tim Campbell, and Mr Channel 10 Osher Gunsberg? What a...
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Peter Hitchener – #JOYRadiothon
For decades we’ve trusted him to deliver the facts on Nine News Melbourne, and now Peter Hitchener spills the tea on why independent media sources, like JOY 94.9, are so important to have. Peter tells Tom and Jess about his early radio career, right through to his recent ambassadorship with JOY....
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Clover Financial – JOY Business Memberships
This #JOYRadiothon, Phoebe Blamey from Clover Financial Solutions joined Tom and Jess to discuss why she chooses to advertise her small business’ services on community radio with JOY 94.9 and the success she has seen from her campaign. JOY has special Business and Organisation memberships…
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Alae – Summer Thing
When Tom and Jess heard the new bop Summer Thing on JOY, they had to find out who was responsible for getting this beat stuck in their heads. They tracked down Alex Farrell-Davey from New Zealand indie pop band Alea to chat about where the song, and the unique music video, came from. Summer Thing...
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Anthony Callea – Lonely
If keeping us entertained on social media throughout isolation wasn’t enough, Anthony Callea has also just dropped a new single– Lonely. Tom and Jess had a chat to find out what inspired the song, what else he has coming up for us, and how difficult it is to lip synch MAFS with your husband.…
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Isolation Dobbers, Bonus Deliveries & Masked Nudists
In Tom and Jess’ first drive-time show, Jess is sick of isolation dobbers but Tom is just waiting to see someone misbehave. Plus Tom got more than he bargained for when ordering a food delivery, and nudists in Europe have been asked to cover up… their face! KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become…
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Ryan “Brickman” McNaught – LEGO Masters
Season 2 of LEGO Masters Australia begins this weekend with Hamish Blake at the helm, but returning to judge the plastic masterpieces is Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, one of only 14 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world! Tom and Jess spoke to him to find out what that means, why he loves the...
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Fiona Patten – Parliamentary Oversight & Pell’s Release
Leader of the Reason Party and Victorian Legislative Council member for the Northern Metropolitan Region, Fiona Patten, joined Tom and Jess to discuss the lack of oversight on decisions made by the Government during this pandemic crisis and how we should have more control over laws passed. Plus...
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Zoe Coombs Marr – Bossy Bottom
Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service is releasing 10 Australian stand-up comedy specials over the next five weeks to combat the lockdown blues. Tom and Jess spoke to first cab off the rank, Zoe Coombs Marr, about her special Bossy Bottom, available to stream right now. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD,...
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Andy Allen – MasterChef: Back to Win [Extended Interview]
MasterChef is hitting our screens again and this time 24 former contestants are Back to Win. At the helm are three new hosts and judges, and Tom and Jess spoke to one of them– season four winner Andy Allen –to find our what’s in store, as well as how the food industry might recover after…
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Who’s Your Real Mum? – Bernadette Green
Tom and Jess spoke to Bernadette Green, a Melbourne based children’s author of a new book breaking the stigma around rainbow families, Who’s Your Real Mum? The book is available to purchase wherever you get great kids’ books, through Scribble publishing. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become a...
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Clover Financial – Loan Repayment Holidays
In these times of COVID-19, self-isolation and job insecurities, we needed an expert like Phoebe Blamey from Clover Financial Solutions to come in and explain what we can do about loan and mortgage repayments while we may be on a lower income or out of work for some time. Plus, for those lucky...
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Pam Ann – Travel Ban
The queen of the skies, Australia’s favourite trolley dolly, and the hostess with the mostest, Pam Ann joined Tom and Jess to discuss life in lockdown in her Miami apartment, and how she is still bringing her comedy show to the world via live online streaming. Join Pam for a couple of quarantinis...
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Joel Creasey
With his comedy tour on hold and Eurovision cancelled due to COVID-19, Tom and Jess catch up with comedian Joel Creasey to find out how he’s doing and what he’s keeping busy with. They find out what advice he gleaned from Joan Rivers before her passing, and why Tom wants to thank Joel’s dad!…
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Nathan Cavaleri – Castles in the Sky
Australian blues rock guitarist and singer Nathan Cavaleri chats to Tom and Jess about his latest single, Castles in the Sky. They find about his inspiration for writing the track, as well as some gossip about his first girlfriend. (Spoiler alert: it was Jess!) Castles in the Sky is available to...
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COVID Lock-In, Flatpack Fury & Teddy Bear Hunt
This week Tom was in the JOY studio and Jess was broadcasting from her shed due to the COVID-19 social distancing rules. So what have they been up to in self-isolation? Jess has a warning about attempting flatpack furniture with your partner in close quarters. Plus neighbourhoods have been…
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Pets and COVID-19 – Dr Liz Walker, RSPCA Victoria
While much of Australia’s workforce is at home, our pets are more important to us than ever. Tom and Jess spoke to RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker about how they are caring for animals in shelters and customers that want to adopt or foster animals. They also ask whether pets can carry or be...
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Victorian Government’s Gas Drilling Decision – Ellen Sandell, Victorian Greens
Last week, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the Government would lift the moratorium on onshore gas exploration in Victoria, posing an unacceptable threat to Victoria’s farmland and communities, and will only exacerbate the climate crisis we are currently in. Ellen Sandell from Victorian...
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Victoria Water Police – Sgt Matt Roberts
Tom and Jess are joined by Sgt Matt Roberts from Victoria Police to find out what the role of the Water Police is and how they are keeping Victorians safe. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become a member • Make a donation FOLLOW TOM & JESS: Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The post Victoria Water...
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Rhonda Burchmore
Tom and Jess caught up with Rhonda Burchmore about her time in the African Jungle on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, how she began her career as an entertainer, and what’s up next now the Coronavirus has struck the industry. KEEP JOY 94.9 OUT, LOUD, PROUD: Become a member • Make a donation...
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Coronavirus Update and Impact on Arts and Small Business – Ellen Sandell, VictorianGreens
This morning Jess spoke to Ellen Sandell, Victorian Greens member for Melbourne, about the current discussions about Coronavirus happening in parliament, as well as where to get the best, official advice and updates. Ellen has recently penned a letter to the Minister for Arts about how to support...
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Rob Mills – Neighbours 35th Anniversary
The residents of Ramsay Street are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Neighbours all this week with returning characters, weddings, deaths, and 5 special bonus episodes featuring Rob Mills. Tom and Jess caught up with Rob to find out what’s in store. Neighbours airs at 6:30pm weeknights on 10...
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Out Here – Farmer Jon
Network 10 and Screen Australia have created a 3-part documentary series called Out Here that focuses on LGBTIQ+ issues for people in rural Australia. Tom and Jess spoke to Farmer Jon, who appears in part 1, Alone Out Here, about his search for love in a small country town, and his groundbreaking...
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