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Youth In Control
by JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
Young people on the radio to chat about anything they feel passionate about!
Episodes
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Studying Tips and Coming out to Grandparents
Sam talks through all things study – such as how to overcome massive workloads and deal with big problems, while Leon tells of how he came out to his grandparents and what that entailed. The post Studying Tips and Coming out to Grandparents appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Bisexual Representation in media and The Velvet Goldmine Movie
Lauren delves into the representation of Bisexual characters in media such as games, and how it may be problematic while Will talks about one of his favorite all time movies – the velvet goldmine (which is of course an older classic). The post Bisexual Representation in media and The Velvet...
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Experiences with homophobia during school and volunteer discussion
The Lovely Lauren discusses their experience with the more subtle forms of homophobia and queerphobia during their high school years, and Shiralee interviews Sam about their volunteer experiences and how they helped shape them. The post Experiences with homophobia during school and volunteer...
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Asexual representation, Gatekeeping and Intersectionality
The wonderful Will interviews their friend who is doing a Thesis on Asexuality representation in youth literature, and Sam delves into the general LGBTI+ meanings of Gatekeeping and Intersectionality, and how they also interact with other communities. The post Asexual representation, Gatekeeping...
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IDAHOBIT special with Minus 18 and Glenn Eira Youth Services
It’s IDAHOBIT! To celebrate this awesome day we got together with Minus 18 and Glenn Eira youth services to talk about things ranging from school pride groups, to facing discrimination, to how actions and words have impacts on our everyday lives. We also delve into IDAHOBIT and explore its past....
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Gay Tropes & Queer 101
Lauren discusses writers who try to avoid LGBTQIA+ tropes in their work. Also, Sam gifts us with another round of Queer 101 where they clarify some common trans and non-binary terminology. The post Gay Tropes & Queer 101 appeared first on Youth In Control.
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The Arts, but make it GAY
Here, Shiralee talks about two of her favourite LGBT artists; Frida Kahlo and Keith Haring. Also, Will dismantles some straight country music which is yee and most definitely HAW!! The post The Arts, but make it GAY appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Awkward times & what you should know about COVID-19
Embarrassing moments.. have you had any? WELL the ‘Youth In Control’ team have had their fair share. Lauren decided it was time for a shakedown so you get to hear the latest goss on what these silly youthers have been up to! Also, Sam lays the facts out on miss rona so if you’ve been a little lax...
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Perfect Places & Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode, Leon talks about the idea of home and how this can be influenced when you have cultural roots outside the country in which you live. Also, Shiralee and Sam talk about mental health awareness month. They discuss coping mechanisms and how to take care of yourself when things get...
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Queer 101, Gen Z on LGBTIQA+ & Youth News
In our latest podcast, Shiralee educates us in Queer 101, Leon interviews his 11 year old brother Andre on what he knows and thinks about the LGBTIQA+ community and Sam brings us all the latest youth news. The post Queer 101, Gen Z on LGBTIQA+ & Youth News appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Coming Out Early, LGBT Music & Dragon Age
In this week’s show, Sam interviews his parents on how they responded to him liking boys at the age of nine, Shiralee talks about how LGBT music influences her, and Lauren geeks out over the video game Dragon Age. The post Coming Out Early, LGBT Music & Dragon Age appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Bad Dates, News & Coming Out
The youth are back in control of your podcasts, and this time Lauren and Shiralee share some bad date stories. Sam has the weekly news updates. Then, Leon talks about his coming out story, inspired by Sir Ian McKellen! Catch the team every Saturday at 4pm on JOY 94.9, and follow…
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Coping with Stress, Birth Control & Evolving Friendships
This week, Sam has some tips on coping with stress, Shiralee and Lauren fill us in on how birth control is about more than just unwanted pregnancy, and Leon and Gian discuss the way friendships evolve as our lives and circumstances change. The post Coping with Stress, Birth Control & Evolving...
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Religious Discrimination, Marto’s Movie Munch & Israel Folau
Your host Leon chats to Darcy and Anthony about issues impacting LGBTIQA+ youth communities including the government’s proposed Religious Discrimination Bill and the latest Israel Folau controversy. On a lighter note, Anthony takes us through what’s hot at the cinema, and the team bring you the...
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Summer Holidays, O-Week Tips & Anniversary Memories
Leon and Will recap their summer holiday shenanigans, reminisce about their first ever segment they presented on Youth In Control a year ago, and deliver the news of the week. Plus Will has his top tips for making the most of university O-Week. The post Summer Holidays, O-Week Tips & Anniversary...
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Youth Mental Health Struggles, Fashion Sense and Live Music
Leon chats to guests Jordan, Will and Marto. The post Youth Mental Health Struggles, Fashion Sense and Live Music appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Listen to culturally diverse climate activists!
Embracing cultural diversity is an important step in climate action solidarity. Here’s some incredible young people to keep your eyes on for years to come. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post Listen to culturally diverse...
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Bisexual Youth – Where are they?
Coming out is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you face erase from both heterosexual society and the queer community. Erin, Will and Sam chat bisexual visibility as a young person. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The…
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A gym just for queers? Sign me up!
Would a gym specifically for LGBTQ people make you feel more inclined to join up? Hear what we think! Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post A gym just for queers? Sign me up! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Queering TV
Why is queer representation in mainstream TV important? Hear what we think! Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post Queering TV appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Coming Out
Was coming out important to you? Why should queer people have to come out and not straight people? What would you say to another young person who was thinking about coming out? Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post Coming…
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Graduating & Being Queer
Are you a young queer person about to graduate high school? The world is your oyster! Hear what Sam, Leon, Will and Erin have to say about life after coming out and leaving school. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post...
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Mattel’s Gender-Neutral Dolls: Yay or Nay?
Via SBS Pride: “The company behind Barbie and Ken has released a new range of gender-neutral dolls, “designed to keep labels out and invite everyone in”. According to Time magazine, Mattel says the dolls are based on research spanning 250 different families, in which 15 children identified either...
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Labels: How are young people using them?
Via Pink News: “The Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2019 had more than 34,000 respondents, all between the ages of 13 and 24. It showed that while 45 percent of LGBT+ youth identify as gay or lesbian, and 33 percent identify as bisexual, 22 percent said they were...
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Megan Dijkman and AJ Clementine
Ahead of VidCon 2019, the team chat with Megan Dijkman and AJ Clementine about queer representation in the YouTube community. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post Megan Dijkman and AJ Clementine appeared first on Youth In...
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Queer-Friendly Teen Dramas
Sam and Erin chat about queer-friendly TV shows for teens, from HBO’s Euphoria, to Sense8 and Glee. They also unpack some of the more problematic programs that have hit our screens over the years. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at…
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Farrah Moan vs Ariana Grande
American Drag Queen Farrah Moan called out Ariana Grande for copying her look and “stealing from queer artists”. Shiralee, Will, Sam and Leon shared their thoughts on Rainbow Capitalism and the appropriation of culture. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more...
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Youth in the Airforce
Leon chats to his friend Luke, a corporal of the Australian Airforce Cadets, about being a leader in his community. Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au. The post Youth in the Airforce appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Will’s Queer History
Will chats queer history, ANCIENT history. We look at LGBTQ+ icons from yesteryear, from the Roman Empire to the Wiemar Republic. Tune in to hear Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM. The post Will’s Queer History appeared first on Youth In Control.
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CXLOE INTERVIEW
yep our Alex called singer songwriter Cxloe, and had a good ol’ chat with her! it sounded awesome give it a LISTEN NOW! The post CXLOE INTERVIEW appeared first on Youth In Control.
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PRIDE MONTH!
we had a LOT of questions for starters why is it an entire month, and why in June when it’s the middle of winter for us here in Australia! The conversation got very juicy, when we started arguing whether pride marches should be family friendly events or whether our communities should feel free to...
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gender who? we don’t know them!
yep we’ve done it… kinda but seriously gender can be so serious these days and then it can’t we break down as a team to establish where in society we still need it and where we don’t if you’re not sold enough already, the conversation gets a lil’ bit heated at one point!~ LISTEN NOW! The post...
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life after uni… wait is there one
Yep we are a youth show at the end of the day…. and life gets serious REAL QUICK! Some of us are still in school and some aren’t, so we get together and talk about it, from many different perspectives! LISTEN NOW! The post life after uni… wait is there one appeared first on Youth In Control.
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tom and…. no mikey
Tom from Thursday Breakfast joined the show to see what all the fuss was about…. Jk! he comes to talk all things his show, coming out… let’s just say it gets very interesting… Listen now! The post tom and…. no mikey appeared first on Youth In Control.
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strike a POSE!
yes the song is ICONIC… but so is the TV show! our own Leon talks us through it all, and how it has more historical significance than you may think pssst… turns out ballrooms are more than boring places where people slow dance !!! The post strike a POSE! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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G town’s finest…
yep you heard it here first! there’s a land not too far away, starting with a ‘G’, and they host a film festival every year, and our own Will works at it! He talks us through the process, and has a few funny behind the scenes stories that will make you laugh, and panic simultaneously! The post G...
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Ageism… we’re not about it!
One of our fellow youthers, Tom, comes in to talk all things ageist… I know right… it’s making you tired just thinking about it But we promise this is worth listening to… coz we talk about MADONNA! She’s made a comeback recently, like she always does every few years, but for some reason keeps...
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public vs. private
Our own Leon talks his upcoming short doco that’ll be exploring sexual education and awareness for the LGBTIQA+ communities in both public and private secondary schools within Melbourne, and whether there is a difference… or not… it gets JUICY! The post public vs. private appeared first on Youth…
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Climate change – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Yep our one and only Will, international correspondent for this week – tells us all about their take on being in the UK whilst the climate change protests were taking place, internationally, as we know it also took place here in Melbourne! Check out what they had to say NOW! The post Climate…
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holy shit its HOLY HOLY!
you read right! check it out peepsssss they’re new song is out now here it iss – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j03_v-bS7g The post holy shit its HOLY HOLY! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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voting. completely. broken. down.
yep it’s happened… are we happy about it… find out! The post voting. completely. broken. down. appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Beth Yen!
yep she joined us the other week! awesome gal, lovely accent, talks about the misrepresentation of females in the electronic/DJ fields and how she’s the first female in 7 years to top the ARIA charts! her song Ocean is out now go check it out – https://soundcloud.com/bethyen The post Beth Yen!...
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Guard on ‘calling the cops’
Yep you read it right! International sensation ‘Guard’ joins us all the way from LA, to talk his new single, and gets a little deep with the youthers on life and his process with songwriting You’re gonna wanna listen to this one! The post Guard on ‘calling the cops’ appeared first on Youth In...
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RADIOTHON SHOW!
it’s that time of the year! our annual fundraiser for the station, RADIOTHON! This episode is like no other…. we did crazy things during this show that’s why it’s one big audio file! enjoy our epic game show, as it was a one time thing only remember you can STILL BECOME A MEMBER! Radiothon is on...
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CAMP TIME…No, not in the woods but at the Met Gala!
The Met Gala took place last week and this year’s theme was CAMP! So you know, how could we NOT talk about it? Like duh. Lots of opinions were floating, the judgement was real.. see what we had to say! The post CAMP TIME…No, not in the woods but at the Met Gala! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Trans news from around the world!
Lately, there have been some incredible developments in the transgender community! However these haven’t been widely covered and we felt it was crucial to share our thoughts. See what we had to say! The post Trans news from around the world! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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All in our heads?!
This week, we had the lovely Cathy come into the studio to talk to us about the work that she does with Headspace. She is a part of a Youth Advisory group that helps youth who experience mental illnesses. Check out what she had to say! The post All in our heads?! appeared first on Youth In Control.
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Uprising; a music showcase by youth for everyone!
Shiralee has been involved with the organisation of Uprising; a music showcase created by youth for everyone. This is taking place on Thursday, the 16th of May. Check out what she had to say, and why you simply must ditch anything else you had planned for what will be a fabulous night! Details...
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awkward dating…
enough said. the title says it all. we’re sorry in advance… The post awkward dating… appeared first on Youth In Control.
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endgame review
Shiralee shares her thoughts on the latest Marvel movie, and Alex is just confused… have a listen ! The post endgame review appeared first on Youth In Control.
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