Anastasia & Warren

Anastasia and Warren chat to Effie about married life and her urge to explore the world of online dating.  Will she tell Dr Shane Bradley Cooper?  Find out in this funny and entertaining Anastasia and Warren podcast. The post Effie – Love Me Tinder appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In this episode Warren’s found a novel way to remove that stubborn Stye from Anastasia’s eye.  He’s also been eating less meat but it turns out he may have been eating less than Vegan Anastasia. While in Bali recently, Anastasia was ripped off but of course she doesn’t just walk away.  What do you think she did? Are gay men only interested in sex?  Wazza tells us about his experience. There’s also saucy tattoos, annoying bell ringing and lots more as these two catch up on air. The post Alternative Therapies, Ripped Off and Saucy Tattoos appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia has been away for an entire month and in this episode we find out what she’s been up to – not so sure about the Monkey though! We find out that returning home has led to some unexpected yet pleasantly surprising housing arrangements. Anastasia finds a use for hand bidets and is now a convert. Warren’s recent experience makes him question whether we’ve taken ‘don’t talk to strangers’ too far. We also find out if washing Anastasia from her sins has made any difference – we doubt it! Plus we talk news from Hong Kong and home. The post Anastasia is back from holidays appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Good buddies can talk about anything and in this episode we have some serious stuff – all with the usual giggles. It’s hard not to look at attractive people in the gym, but Warren has a dilemma and needs some advice. David Gale calls in to talk about addiction.  It’s a fascinating discussion with some unusual surprises. We have a look at the process of unfriending and ask – is it effective or just school yard tactics? Plus we touch on why we took such a long break from the radio. The post Harassment, Addiction and Unfriending appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

These two are up to their antics again with lots of chats and giggles after an extended break from radio. Are loud talkers privacy invaders, especially on public transport?  We’ll talk quite loudly about it. Do you snigger at Instagram bloggers?  You might want to think again. Are morning rituals really that beneficial?  We’re not so sure about Anastasia’s rituals though.  Is it a ritual or is she just being a tight arse? Dating apps – are they making us boring?  Warren goes to the pub and finds out. The post Loud Talkers, Morning Rituals and Dating Apps appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In this episode, we talk about the dangers of taking a selfie. Would you speak up if you heard someone saying something you find offensive? Anastasia and Wazza revisit the Art Gallery and take their Art Reviews very seriously.  Plus is it appropriate to wear high heals to the gym? The post Selfie Dangers, Speaking Up, Art Review and Gym Attire appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Wazza discuss Instagram’s proposal to remove likes from posts and people who write words of wisdom on Social Media. Warren is forced to re-live his traumatic High School Physical Education experience.  We discuss whether kids with dog phobia’s should be at dog parks or is it the teacher’s issue?  Plus, Wazza’s in trouble and needs some advice from Anastasia after he was caught out by a forgotten Bluetooth link. The post Wisdom on Instagram, Sport Phobias, Dog Park Clashes and Being Caught Out appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Before she departs on an overseas adventure, Anastasia chats about how she has changed over the past year.  Warren asks Anastasia for advice on how to deal with a negative friend who keeps draining him. The post Anastasia’s Transformation and Negative People appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

OMG, Anastasia is back for one night only on JOY, celebrating Radiothon 2018. Guest co-host Jase Gipps does his best to keep things on track, and some of JOY’s fabulous volunteers wander in for a chat, plus Anastasia spins some of her favourite tracks. Support JOY this Radiothon by becoming a member, and keep us Out, Loud and Proud for the LGBTI+ community for another 25 years to come.  After all, we are your voice, your radio station. The post Anastasia & Friends – OMG It’s Radiothon! Special appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Back in August, on the day she de-registered The Australian Sex Party, MP Fiona Patten visited us to chat about forming her new federal political party, Reason, and what issues they would continue to stand for. Re-live the full interview here. The post ICYMI: Fiona Patten – 2017 Guest Highlights appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In a clashic episode brand new to JOY Podcasts, Anastasia and Warren discuss: The weirdest forms of exercise equipment What is the maximum you’d pay for a coffee? How old is too old to go out clubbing? The post Eccentric Exercise, Coffee Costs & Too Old for Clubbing appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Continuing our summer series of CLASHICS, Anastasia feels ignored by Warren while he tries to find a car park.  Warren asks Anastasia if she’s adventurous with theme park rides. They ask listeners how do you wake up in the mornings? Plus a letter from Madonna surfaces that has some mean words about a couple of entertainment’s finest, and a man boards the train along with his fridge. The post Car Park Anxiety, Rides, Alarm Clocks, Madonna Gets Jealous & Moving House on a Train appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In October, funnyman Shaun Micallef phoned in to JOY 94.9 to tell us about season 2 of The Ex-PM on ABC TV and ABC iView, his new children’s book, Tales from a Tall Forest, and the nonsense of the marriage equality debate. Have another listen to the interview here, before the re-launch of his celebrity quiz show Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation in 2018. The post ICYMI: Shaun Micallef – 2017 Guest Highlights appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Things get personal in this CLASHIC episode, brand new to JOY Podcasts: Anastasia visits her therapist after 5 years, and is pleased that nothing is sugar-coated. In hot topics: A pleasurable way to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Women engaging in “fat chats” to body-shame themselves. How do you deal with loud slurpers? Plus how often do you change your sheets? And where are the best cemeteries to visit? The post Fat Chats, Therapy Sessions, Loud Slurping & Washing Your Sheets appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In another Summer-series CLASHIC episode, Anastasia and Warren discuss the craziest things people do behind the wheel. In hot topics: Couples that drink together stay together Do you like meeting strangers? What are wives Googling about their husbands? Plus Warren gets a makeover, snorting cocoa, and charcoal fish & chips. The post Dangerous Driving, Couples Drinking Together, Meeting Strangers & “Is My Husband…”? appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In November, breakfast radio rival Em Rusciano called us up for a chat about her upcoming comedy tour, new single in support of marriage equality (looks like she chose the winning team!), and coping with her recent miscarriage. Check out the full interview exclusive to JOY podcast, plus the single Brand New Day, here. The post ICYMI: Em Rusciano – 2017 Guest Highlights appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

In another podcast of CLASHIC topics, Anastasia and Warren discuss taking puppy leave from work when you bring home a new pet. Plus: Food courts full of poor quality food What goes into our kebabs? Hardware store snags attracting tourists And music is being used to calm late night drunken customers. The post Puppy Leave, Calming Music, Kebabs, Sausages & Festy Food Courts appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

While we’re on break we have some CLASHIC episodes with material brand new to JOY Podcast. First broadcast in June 2017, we get the first introduction to Anastasia’s sex robot, and now show regular, Stacey. In hot topics: What first attracts you to someone? Should you be Facebook friends with your lover? Do you have a tradie fantasy? Plus, Warren has a new way of making smalltalk at a party, but when it comes to shy party guests, Anastasia might not quite fit the mould. The post First Attractions, Sex Robots, Facebook Partners, Tradie Fantasies & Smalltalk appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Back in September, we spoke to Melbourne singer Kylie Auldist about her Summer anthem with Cookin On 3 Burners, remixed by Kungs, “This Girl”, that brought her international fame and reached Top 10 in the US Dance charts. Re-live the audio from the interview, plus listen to her new hit “Family Tree” here. More at: kylieauldist.com The post ICYMI: Kylie Auldist – 2017 Guest Highlights appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

We conclude 2017’s podcast series with a look back at some of Anastasia and Warren’s best character sketches, including chook farmers Tony and Sandy, and snooty tennis-playing socialites Val and Xan, as well as a clip from Anastasia’s interview with Greek Goddess, Effie “Good Thanx” Stephanidis, plus some of Anastasia and Warren’s favourite tunes to start you dancing before the New Year. The post Best of 2017 Character Sketches & Tunes for NYE appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia had trouble getting service at a bar, but Warren has some stats that show why staff may not be as helpful as they should. Plus Warren has to choose between Kylie and Dannii, Anastasia is getting out the yellow bikinis, and scientists are scanning a poo-shaped rock in space for life. The post Cocktails, Hair Removal & UFOs appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia had a smelly encounter on a tram and wonders if it’s appropriate to eat pungent food in public. Plus a cafe has created a coffee that looks back at you, people are encouraged to recycle their mobile phones to feed the needy, and what is Australia’s next “Big” tourist attraction? The post Smelly Foods, Coffee Selfies & Recycling Phones for Meals appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren, discuss the worst Christmas gifts they’ve ever received, and ask Tess, Anna and listeners for their stories. Plus Oxfam recommend environmentally friendly gift options. What is better for the environment, real or fake Christmas trees? And have you noticed people dressing up for their Christmas parties? The post Worst Christmas Gifts, Real vs Fake Trees & Looking Good for Parties appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren wants to try a technique for efficiently packing a suitcase, but Anastasia just wonders if there will be too many pairs of jocks in there for her to stow away with him. Plus stolen turkeys could create an unhappy Christmas for the thieves, do kids ever actually like sitting on Santa’s knee for a photo, and Warren has a prostate exam— trust me, this topic somehow turns Christmassy as well! The post Holiday Packing, Turkey Trouble, Photos with Santa & Prostate Exams appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Can you accept, or do you deflect compliments from others? Apple are bringing their southern hemisphere flagship store to Melbourne in 2020, but what are the cultural costs of setting up shop at Federation Square? And Anastasia’s intimate robot friend Stacey may have stiff competition as a Justin Bieber sex doll goes on sale. The post Accepting Compliments, Flagship Store for Melbourne & Justin Bieber Sex Dolls appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

ACON puts a spotlight on healthy relationships with a new Our Relationships documentary series. Warren and Anastasia discuss whether they are religious people. And have you ever tagged your initials on something? What about on a person’s vital organs? Plus, Warren goes paddle boarding. The post Healthy Relationships, Religion & Tagging Initials appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren have statistics on how customers rate their tradespeople. Anastasia’s friend is trying to conceive a baby and has is having sex out of necessity. Japan has new technology to help pregnant commuters find a seat while everyone is staring at their phones. Plus Warren and Anastasia meet the weirdest people. The post Trusty Tradies, Pregnant Passengers & Strange Strangers appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia walks all over Warren’s mincing and should have skipped it when she gets a run for her money. They discuss the benefits and techniques of spending quiet time alone each day. There’s been a health warning issued over avocados, but it’s not to do with eating them! And the US government now allows internet service providers to charge different rates based on the type of content you download. The post Mincing, Quiet Time, Avocado Alert & Net Neutrality appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia fills us in about the new Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson film, Wonder, which focusses on bullying at school, and she lets us know whether it’s a tear-jerker. Someone in the movie brought crinkly chips, but if that annoys you, some cinemas are banning noisy foods. Another thing that can bring Anastasia to tears is Warren interrupting her every time she’s about to do something important, so the pair unpack that phenomenon. And while we’re at the movies, George Clooney has given his closest friends a very thoughtful and personal gift. The post Tear-Jerkers, Noisy Food in Cinemas and Clooney’s Thoughtful Gifts appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

A Melbourne local council wants the public to become parking inspectors. Would you dob in an infringer? Anastasia and Warren discuss parking fines in a new podcast. Anastasia is now two weeks without coffee and the effects are just starting to hit her, while Warren rubs it in with a way to make one of the best coffees he’s ever had. And with today being the last day in the office before the holidays for a lot of workers, today expected to be the most hungover day of the year, so how do people cope with the morning after a big night?  Plus have you had an office party hookup? The post Parking Fines, Quitting Coffee & Office Party Hangovers and Hookups appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren has been out for the count with food poisoning this week, so he has looked into where one of the most unhygienic places of all is, and you’re going to want to know before your next coffee break. Could this be the beginning of Skynet becoming self-aware? Kids’ toys are now connecting to the internet and storing everything they hear to improve themselves. And as men are aiming for the urinal cakes, the Dutch are aiming their advertising at you at a moment that you just can’t escape.   The post Eavesdropping Toys, Toilet Ads & Germy Places appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren discuss whether their families were huggers, and unpack the effects of physical affection from a young age. A school has drawn gender lines between the students in the most stereotyping way. Tess has gone vegan and discusses how it’s going. Warren is trialling alternative therapies on his dog Fuzzy. And have you ever had a “sidebar” conversation? The post Hugging, Sexism at School, Going Vegan, Pet Alternative Therapy & Sidebarring appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren discuss what songs they want played at their funerals, and ask listeners about their own requiem requests. They also unpack a contributor to looking older prematurely, and to reverse the process, they discuss the optimal length of a sabbatical. The post Funeral Songs, Premature Ageing & How Long Should a Holiday Last? appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Are we addicted to checking our devices? Warren and Anastasia know just how many times a day the average person unlocks their phone… for no reason at all! Warren gets stroppy with a know-all at the gym. Are people looking for the truth, or just compliments? And Anastasia has found the perfect Kris Kringle gift to let someone know what they’re really like on the inside. The post Device Addiction, Gym Know-Alls, Fishing for Compliments & KK Gifts appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Christmas is coming, and a strange suspect is vandalising Christmas lights in the US.  Plus Anastasia and Warren discuss whether they’ll be decking their halls this year. A model promotes feminism by getting acquainted with carbs in a slightly different way. And have you ever received the silent treatment? The post Christmas Decorating, Pasta Posing & Getting the Silent Treatment appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren breathe a sigh of relief the morning after the marriage equality law is finally voted up in parliament, playing sound grabs from the proceedings yesterday. They decide to practise their wedding vows on each other (which can only lead to disaster), plus discuss a new hashtag trending since the decision, as well as how this affects our older LGBTIQ community. The post The Morning After Marriage Equality appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren is back into dating online and Anastasia grills him about how it’s been going. Facebook have released their Top 10 Topics posted about for 2017, and we can’t believe they missed the Anastasia and Warren page! A Melbourne council is introducing hefty fines for dog owners not picking up their pooch’s poo, or even carrying a bag! Plus, Warren trials a magnetic helmet on Anastasia to help her overcome her dislike of certain songs. The post Dating Online, Facebook Top 10, Pet Poo Payments & Magnetic Music appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren and Anastasia discuss a new court ruling making access to hormone therapy easier for transgender teenagers. Plus: Chuck a few pounds of fat on the Barbie Do you suffer insomnia, and how does that impact your partner? Pilots may stay grounded for Christmas And with a push for Prince Harry to spend his last night of freedom downunder, Anastasia and Warren unpack the ritual of the buck’s or hen’s night, and whether they still have a place. The post Insomnia Support, Trans Teens’ Relief, Barbie’s Makeunder & Bucks/Hens Nights appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Music media has hit rewind with emerging bands choosing to deliver new tracks in an analog format. Plus: Stop people peeking at your phone screen Warren looks at solutions for hayfever Does acting like a bobblehead make you more attractive? The post Cassette Comeback, Phone Peeking, Hayfever & Nodding Along appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

There’s been a push to promote gender-neutrality in sporting language and Anastasia and Warren discuss classifying occupations into gender. No need to turn the flash on— A new selfie fad is under fire as travellers cop it for dropping their dacks for the camera in front of sacred monuments, but is nudity really that un-bare-able? Speaking of full moons, Mercury is in retrograde, and this means bad cosmic news! Plus Jay-Z’s new album apologises for cheating on Beyonce, so can you forgive a partner for making this mistake? The post Gender-Neutral Language for Sports, Public Nudity, Cosmic Chaos & Cheating/Forgiveness appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren talk about the Don Burke sexual harassment scandal joining the long list of outed celebrities. Plus: Saudi Arabia’s android citizen Sophia wants a baby-bot Snakes are appearing in our parks, so pay more attention Anastasia wonders if she’ll cope with fame the same way Jennifer Lawrence does The post Sexual Harassment in our own Backyard, Clucky Androids & Giving Fame the Finger appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren and Anastasia discuss how they commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, and speak to Suzy Malhotra, Acting CEO of Living Positive Victoria about what this day stands for and how it is being marked across Melbourne. We also discuss the wild weather warnings issued for the weekend, and concern for Warren’s hair getting wet on the way out of the studio. Plus a new viral epidemic— Woman Spreading! The post World AIDS Day, Wild Weather & Woman Spreading appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren relive the historic moment that the Marriage Equality bill passed the Senate yesterday, 43 votes to 12. With same-sex marriage just around the corner, they discuss the cost of engagement rings. Plus: Does a haircut and a shave help you coping with the hot weather Can the name of a street impact house prices? The post Marriage Equality Senate Success, Engagement Rings & Silly Streets appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Do you still send Christmas cards, or do you think the ritual has become outdated? How do you feel about leaving the house under-dressed? And Warren reluctantly updates Anastasia on the outcome of his recent date. The post Christmas Cards, Leaving the House Underdressed & Warren’s Date Update appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren make a pact to get liberated and go nude with each other before the end of Summer. Plus which gender excels at teamwork, and new laws planned on the labelling of products containing palm oil. The post Going Nude, Teamwork & Palm Oil appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Warren and Anastasia discuss the current childhood obesity rate and whether they, themselves, were chubby children. Plus crows trained to collect litter and is Warren going bald? The post Childhood Obesity, Crows Clean Up & Going Bald appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

It’s Anastasia & Warren’s Golden Podiversary, and in this 50th podcast episode: Warren is worried about how he will get up for breakfast radio  if global warming continues to threaten coffee crops. And in other hot topics of the day: Have you ever held a grudge against an ex’s new partner? Do your pets know when you are feeling threatened? A historic day for assisted dying laws Have you ever received a sales pitch from a friend? Plus collecting friends, doggy dreaming, new rules for boarding flights, animals get an unfriendly shock, new-age Warren updates us on his ventures into hot yoga and meditation, and holds the mystery to the missing newspapers at the JOY studios. The post Protective Pets, Coffee Shortage & Unauthentic Friends appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Anastasia and Warren discuss what lessons they wish they’d learned at school to prepare them for life, and throw the question out to listeners. Anastasia wonders if gay culture normalises sexual harassment. They also joke about Friday’s freudian slip during the show and discuss what other mispronunciations they’ve suffered before. Plus Milo has a birthday, designer pasta and the millennial story of the year! The post Lessons Not Learned, Sexual Harassment in Gay Culture & Freudean Slips appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

It’s an all-Greek morning on Anastasia & Warren: Did Greeks invent the middle finger sign, and what does it really mean? A Greek priest has banned foreign marriages because of a new trend in wedding photography The elderly and migrants are being bullied into buying services by door to door salespeople Want to learn to speak Greek? Maybe you just need a bottle of ouzo! It’s International Trans Day of Remembrance, and we speak to Michelle Sheppard about what this day means for the trans community. Plus stoned cats, beating electricity prices and Bob Katter’s (brief) thoughts on marriage equality. The post Lewd Gestures, Stoned Cats & Trans Remembrance appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.

Now that marriage equality is on the way, Anastasia is soliciting messages from potential brides, but has a long list of criteria that must be met! Warren defends an elderly lady from being bullied in the queue at the shops, then calms down with a session of hot yoga. In today’s hot topics: What strange place are people steaming Netflix? Can the marriage equality postal survey be used to weed out options on dating apps? Why should you lock up your partners tonight? What does Kim K want to rent for her birthday? Two men in their eighties plan to have a low key wedding when same sex marriage is allowed. Plus morning routines, making the bed, nuggets, and what mascot is being removed from a school sports team and WHY! The post Lock Up Your Partners, A Bride for Anastasia & Hot Yoga appeared first on Anastasia & Warren.