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Up Early

by JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

Annie and Ando are getting your day started right every weekday morning from 6am with Up Early on JOY 94.9, Australia’s first and only LGBTQI+ community radio station. With hilarious games, interesting guests and the occasional mid-show snack, Annie and Ando are beaming out good vibes from Melbourne, Australia to the world!

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Episodes

  1. Friday 30 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    It’s the final show for Up Early with Annie and Ando! After nearly a year in the 6-7am time slot, the pair are hanging up the headphones and celebrating in style. They’re playing your favourite ‘last dance’ songs and reading some of the heartwarming messages from listeners. If you’re keen to see...

  2. Thursday 29 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 29/04/21 Up Early show. Ando gets Annie to spill the beans on the unusual casual job she had last year. Meanwhile Ando talks one last time about the years he spent working at The Big Green Shed. The pair also debate the trend of inflated job titles, featuring words like...

  3. Wednesday 28 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 28/04/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando dip into the recent ‘Byron Baes’ Netflix controversy. Comedian Grace Jarvis also joins in to chat about her move from Queensland to Melbourne to pursue comedy. Annie learns a lot during this show, including the fact it’s illegal to own…

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  4. Tuesday 27 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 27/04/21 Up Early show. It’s the final Chews-day for Annie and Ando, where they talk all things food. Annie’s sister, Anna Louey, joins in for a special ‘Rapid Chip Challenge’ to see who can guess the four mysterious flavours of potato chip. We also chat to Anna about...

  5. Monday 26 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 26/04/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking resignations and all the times you’ve had to give notice because you’re leaving a job. A few news stories are also up for discussion, including the ethical implications of ancestry websites that collect your DNA and a...

  6. Friday 23 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 23/04/21 Up Early show. It’s the final day of Radiothon! Comedian Lou Wall joins in for a massive and ridiculous hour where everyone in the studio is dressed up in beach wear. It’s a frosty 12 degrees outside in Melbourne. Annie and Ando have also been waiting for this day…

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  7. Thursday 22 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 22/04/21 Up Early show. It’s the penultimate day of Radiothon 2021 and performer Sophie Joske joins us in the studio as our special co-host. One of her alter egos and star of the 1940s, Cassandra Barbitoll makes an appearance. Sophie joins in on the high vis/fluro is the...

  8. Wednesday 21 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 21/04/21 Up Early show. On Day 8 of Radiothon, Annie and Ando are joined in the studio by comedy partners Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston. They’ve all dressed up in high-visibility gear, ranging from hoodies to vests and even a matching tracksuit. Fresh from the Comedy...

  9. Tuesday 20 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 20/04/21 Up Early show. On Day 7 of Radiothon, Annie and Ando are dressed in ski wear in the hope of raising $150 during Up Early. Ando is sweating from all the polyester. The pair’s fundraising targets keep increasing as they get to the pointy end of the 10 day radio…

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  10. Monday 19 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 19/04/21 Up Early show. Day 6 of Radiothon is here and Annie and Ando are dressed up in sleepwear, a theme carried over from Friday’s show due to their dress up challenge to raise much-needed funds for JOY. Today they’re hoping to raise $150 in order to change the theme to...

  11. Friday 16 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/04/21 Up Early show. Day 3 of JOY Radiothon is here and comedian Prue Blake (RAW Comedy Winner 2021) is filling in for Annie Louey on Up Early. Prue and Ando are wearing their best sleepwear and are hoping to raise $150 in order to unlock the next theme. Remember you can...

  12. Thursday 15 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 15/04/21 Up Early show. Day 2 of Radiothon 2021 sees Annie and Ando dress up in the theme ‘Emo’. Their outfits are complete with black eyeliner and a moody disposition. The pair are hoping to raise $100 in order to unlock the next theme – ‘sleepwear’. Remember you can tune...

  13. Wednesday 14 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 14/04/21 Up Early show. JOY’s 2021 Radiothon begins now! Running for 10 days, Annie and Ando kicked off the whole shebang at 6am. The pair introduce the ‘Dress Up Annie and Ando Challenge’ which sees them setting a donation target for Up Early each day in order to unlock a...

  14. Tuesday 13 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 13/04/21 Up Early show. It’s Chew-sday, Annie and Ando’s food-themed show and they’re talking about ‘Honey’. The pair try their best to explain what the numbers mean on Manuka honey jars. Annie gets especially angry this week, in response to Ando’s Chip Challenge. Remember...

  15. Monday 12 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 12/04/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Things You Never Pay For’. There are certain things people would never dream of buying, instead preferring to beg, borrow or steal. Things like salt sachets, water and plastic bags for instance. An adult listener...

  16. Friday 2 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 2/04/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Hosting’. It’s Good Friday and in the spirit of Easter, the two celebrate the art of being a good party host. Ando finds a hosting job that the two of them could apply for and he shares a trendy decorating tip…

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  17. Thursday 1 April – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 1/04/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are joined in the studio by a very special guest co-host and runner up of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns National Final, Sophia Marosszeky. We find out how the 16-year-old came up with her material and...

  18. Wednesday 31 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 31/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando ask the question ‘How many is too many?’ This encompasses everything from animals to children. Ando wants to get a weird pet for his farm and his partner texts in to say he’s not a fan. Comedian Sami Shah joins in the fun and talks…

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  19. Tuesday 30 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 30/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Korean Food’. It’s Chews-day, our food themed show for the week. Annie and Ando are both fans of Korean cuisine and have been cooking a bit of it at home too. Annie had a bit of a disaster though when she went...

  20. Monday 29 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 29/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Storage’. Annie’s email account got blocked because she didn’t pay her $2.49 per month storage fee. Meanwhile, Ando’s been keeping his mum’s stuff in storage and it might be time to clean it out. Annie catches up…

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  21. Friday 19 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 19/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Cameras and Photography’. They find out about the first pictures to ever be captured on a camera. Annie and Ando also ponder the question: why didn’t people smile for photos back in the day? Rachel joins us on the...

  22. Thursday 18 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 18/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando’s theme of the day is ‘Cold’. What are some of your favourite cold weather activities? Annie and Ando chat about the coldest they’ve ever been and their experiences with snow. Ando gives us an update on his cold shower habits and Annie...

  23. Wednesday 17 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 17/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are celebrating St Patrick’s Day! We learn more about the holiday’s history and how its developed into the massive event it is today. The pair are especially fascinated by American celebrations, including the Chicago tradition to dye…

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  24. Tuesday 16 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Seafood’. It’s Chews-day, our food themed show for the week. Annie and Ando head into the water to ponder what imitation crab sticks are made of, the art of trout fishing and the new trend of being ‘seagan’. Remember...

  25. Monday 15 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Indoor Plants’. They’re more popular than ever. Every house is bound to have one. Except Ando, who shockingly reveals he has more fake plants than real ones. They also discuss some plant care hacks, including using a...

  26. Thursday 11 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 11/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking about ‘Dumb Designs’. Annie’s housemate got a bokoshi bin but it’s created a funny dilemma in her kitchen. Ando vents his frustration at USB-powered devices and the hosts talk about accessibility (or lack thereof) in public...

  27. Friday 5 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 5/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Best Before, Use By and Spoilt’ (Ando came up with the name). A number of coronavirus vaccines have ‘gone off’ around the world, inspiring this radio duo to chat about when things are still safe, or not safe, to use or...

  28. Thursday 4 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 4/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Returns and Exchanges’. What was the most recent thing you had to give back? Bad experiences with food, electronics and clothing are all covered. Ando once found something horrible in a sandwich on the plane, while Annie…

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  29. Wednesday 3 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 3/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Lazy Investing’. Annie feels like she’s the only person who hasn’t read The Barefoot Investor. The pair discover that TV presenter Kochie was giving financial advice before it was cool. Plus, Annie gives Ando a compliment…

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  30. Tuesday 2 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 2/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Chocolate’. Annie’s cousin Nona joins us from San Francisco to answer all of our weird questions about chocolate fountains. Ando’s Chip Challenge has a chocolate spin this week too. Remember you can tune into Up Early with...

  31. Monday 1 March – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 1/03/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Memberships’. What clubs, organisations and associations are you part of? Annie finds a hack and receives a sweet discount on some insurance. Meanwhile, Ando recounts the time he accidentally stumbled across an extremely...

  32. Wednesday 17 February – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 17/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Trade Secrets’. Supermarket and fast food employees have been giving people a look behind the curtain on Tik Tok, prompting Annie and Ando to wonder what other secrets are out there. They talk Aussie mud cakes, home brands...

  33. Tuesday 16 February – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Cooking with Others’. Who do you work well with in the kitchen? Who would you never pick to be your cooking partner on TV? Comedian Urvi Majumdar joins in to about cooking with her mum on the new ABC TV show ‘Gourmet…

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  34. Monday 15 February – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 15/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking Lunar New Year. Ando has been practising his Chinese greetings and Annie reveals some of the meanings behind the traditions. Comedian Sean Diao joins in for a chat about his new show ‘Crazy Broken Chinese’. Remember you can...

  35. Friday February 5 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 05/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Accessories’. what are you wearing? An what do the team carry in their bags? Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Friday February 5 – Up Early...

  36. Thursday February 4 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 04/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Security’. Ando’s been Hacked and needs the latest advice on how to protect himself online. Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Thursday…

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  37. Wednesday February 3 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 03/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Experimenting’. The tests we put people through on first dates, or meeting the family for the first time. Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post...

  38. Tuesday February 2 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 02/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Freezers’. What strange things do we store in them? How long is it safe to store meat? Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Tuesday February 2 –...

  39. Annie & Ando Interview Ava Max

    In this special edition podcast, catch Annie & Ando’s interview with Sweet But Psycho Pop Sensation Ava Max! Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Annie & Ando Interview Ava Max appeared first on Up Early.

  40. Monday February 1st – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 01/02/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Hair’: Balding treatments, hair products, and special guest funny balding man, Peter Jones. Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Monday February...

  41. Thursday January 28 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 28/01/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Work Gifts’: Should gifts at work be declared? Whats the perfect farewell gift? Whats a suitable cash limit for a work mate gift? Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only...

  42. Wednesday January 27 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 27/01/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘On the Road’: How do we keep cyclists safe? Are you team cyclists or drivers? Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Wednesday January 27 – Up…

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  43. Tuesday January 26 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 26/01/21 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Fast Food’: How quick is quick, what are their favourite quick meals, whats better, slow or fast? Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Tuesday...

  44. Monday January 25 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/12/20 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking ‘Faking it’: Green Screens, Fake Watch’s & Photoshop. Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Monday January 25 – Up Early with Annie and Ando...

  45. Wednesday December 16 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 16/12/20 Up Early show. Annie and Ando are talking Aussie sayings that might not quite translate overseas. They’re also helping a listener with a holiday-themed problem Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9....

  46. Tuesday December 15 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 15/12/20 Up Early show. It’s CHEWSday, and Annie and Ando are reviewing the food trends that were in 2020. They’re also playing Ando’s Chip Challenge! Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every weekday from 6 – 7am only on JOY 94.9. The post Tuesday...

  47. Monday December 14 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 14/12/20 Up Early show. Annie is back on the show, and today she’s talking unusual fetishes with Ando. From people falling in love with inanimate objects to fixations on different body parts, it’s horses for courses today. Whatever that means. Remember you can tune into Up...

  48. Friday December 11 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 11/12/20 Up Early show. We’re talking podcasts on the podcast today. Podception. Emily and Ando are sharing their favourites. They’ll also catch up with stand up comedian Nikki Britton, with a cameo appearance from Annie Louey! Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie...

  49. Thursday December 10 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 10/12/20 Up Early show. Emily and Ando are talking about family traditions. Emily divulges her Latvian origins and their weird egg habits, while Ando is talking dirty bird in the oven. Not a metaphor. Remember you can tune into Up Early with Annie and Ando LIVE every…

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  50. Wednesday December 9 – Up Early with Annie and Ando

    The best bits from the 9/12/20 Up Early show. Emily and Ando are talking reusable things, from cotton buds to cling film. They’re also helping a listener with pimple problems, and chatting to saxophonist and composed Holly Moore about a very special upcoming gig. Remember you can tune into Up…

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Annie and Ando are getting your day started right every weekday morning from 6am with Up Early on JOY 94.9, Australia’s first and only LGBTQI+ community radio station. With hilarious games, interesting guests and the occasional mid-show snack, Annie and Ando are beaming out good vibes from Melbourne, Australia to the world!

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