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Joel and Dave catch up in the studio with Aussie rising music star THORNE, the voice and energy turning heads across the local scene. They chat about Thorne’s creative journey, musical inspirations, and what fans can expect from their upcoming performance at the JOY Rainbow Sessions, celebrating queer artistry, community, and live music at its finest. The post Thursday Breakfast: Thorne Interview (25th Sept 2025) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. The boys kick off with some news, weather, and Dave’s hilarious “Top 5 JFK Airport Survival Statements. They explore the science behind how music can actually make chocolate taste sweeter, and dive into new TV buzz, from Rebecca Gibney’s musical comedy Happiness to her new gig as Millionaire Hot Seat’s first female host. Plus, they share weird and wonderful Fun Facts (ever met a “prickle” of porcupines?), chat with Inspector Mark Keen from Victoria Police about safety and visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, and welcome rising Aussie music star Thorne ahead of their JOY Rainbow Sessions performance. Final they wrap the show celebrating the timeless Catherine Zeta-Jones on her 56th birthday with a poetic toast to her brilliance. The post (23). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Dave appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

T8iana joins Monday Breakfast with Joss, Wayne and Raena to share their new song Boy or Girl (Question of Life). Listen to the full interview and the song here today and discover some hidden meanings behind the song. The post T8iana shares new song Boy or Girl appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Fi Newton of Chick’s Talking Footy joins Joss and Wayne on mad Monday after the AFL men’s grand final over the weekend, with the Brisbane Lions taking home the trophy. The post Finals Footy Fiddle Faddle with Fi 29/09 appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Brisbane Pride went off without a hitch and JOY Breakfast’s very own Wayne and Big Bi Questions’s Raena hit the ground live and recorded all the bets bits of the day. Hear their favourite moments and chats in this special podcast episode. The post Brisbane Pride weekend round-up appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Loki Liddle (Jabirr Jabirr – he/him – frontperson, lyrics, vocal, guitar) and Creation Saffigna (she/they – vocals) joins Gillian, Felix and Sebastian to chat about Selve’s music media release; announcing their historic debut album, Breaking Into Heaven, released on September 12, 2025, as the first full-length album by an Aboriginal artist recorded at Abbey Road Studios. The release also featured the explosive title track, which showcases the album’s blend of post-punk, psychedelia, and indie-pop. The album serves as a defiant cultural statement and a celebration of First Nations artistry, with roots in the Jabirr Jabirr Country of frontman Loki Liddle’s ancestors. The post Loki Liddle and Creation Saffigna from the band Selve appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Brisbane Pride Fair Day is THIS Saturday, September 20th and Brody Hayes joins Joss and Wayne to chat about the festivities Join us at Musgrave Park after the Pride March from 10am for a fabulous day of celebration with our community! Pets are welcome! We even have a Pet Parade! Fair Day includes a variety of food vendors with different food options available to purchase including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, cash is accepted at the discretion of food vendors and stall holders. This is an Auslan interpreted event. It’ll be a hot one again so remember to wear your sunscreen! More info at Brisbanepride.org.au The post Brisbane Pride Festival with Brody Hayes appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

An anthology of remarkable and rarely told stories of Queensland lives from queer writers spanning almost 80 years of rich and dynamic social histories that are as varied as the landscape itself. Blending fiction, memoir, poetry and images, Queersland brings to light the struggle to survive in a culture that has barely tolerated difference and at times violently suppressed it. Funny, raw, heartbreaking and brave, the stories shine a light on our potential for sex and love beyond the normativities, and ultimately for our evolution to a more compassionate and generous way of being in our world. Editor Rod Goodbun joins Joss and Wayne on Monday breakfast to talk about the creation and heart behind this anthology of remarkable stories. The post Rod Goodbun talks Queersland the book appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

We’re in the Finals season of the AFL mens, and the AFL womens is kicking off strong. Get all your footy intel from Chick’s talking footy’s very own Fi as she joins Joss and Wayne on Monday Brekky. The post Footy Fiddle Faddle Finals with Fi appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. The boys kick off with some news, weather, and banter before diving into the AFL Grand Final entertainment lineup, Margot Robbie’s surprising Kylie confession, and even whispers of a Murder, She Wrote reboot. Liam jumps in with Closest to the Pin, Jennifer Watch returns with J.Lo’s bold new look and Jennifer Coolidge’s “real” voice reveal, and September’s horoscopes leave everyone in stitches. The team also break down the big winners from the 2026 Emmy Awards, and wrap things up by celebrating Aussie actress Nicole da Silva’s 44th birthday with a cheeky poetic tribute. The post (22). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Dave appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. The boys kick off with some classic banter before diving into everything from Troye Sivan co-chairing the NGV Gala to Dave’s trip to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and Lady Gaga’s jaw-dropping performance). The team debate whether hankies should make a comeback, with listeners chiming in on some hilarious “hanky-fied” movie titles. Liam brings the laughs with Closest to the Pin and spills on his cheeky weekend antics, before Aussie actress Kate Jenkinson joins the show to chat about her career, Wentworth, and her viral TikTok series My Shit Kitchen. Plus, we celebrate Harry Connick Jr.’s 58th birthday with a jazzy tribute, and plenty of laughs along the way. The post (21). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Dave appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

We are in midst of Virgo season and Gillian, Felix and Sebastian from Friday Brekky are letting you know your futures, your love compatibilities and which famous folk share your horoscope! Tune in for this hilarious take on horoscopes. The post Horoscopes on Friday Breakfast appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel sits down with Aussie actress Kate Jenkinson to chat all about her incredible career, her unforgettable role on Wentworth, and how she’s now winning over fans on TikTok with My Shit Kitchen. Plus, he puts her to the test in a hilarious game of “Does Kate Care?” The post Thursday Breakfast: Kate Jenkinson Interview (11th Sept 2025) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Global superstar Anastacia joins Brett and LJ on JOY Breakfast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album Not That Kind. From performing to multi-generational fans, to her hilarious take on Australia’s “shoey” tradition, to her lifelong bond with the queer community, this chat is pure JOY! Anastacia opens up about her setlist, her love for Australia, and why she’ll be tearing up local dancefloors after her tour. Funny, heartfelt, and full of iconic moments, you won’t want to miss this one! The post Wednesday Breakfast: ANASTACIA Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Fi Newton from Chicks Talking Footy joins Joss and Wayne for some footy finals fever on the Footy Fiddle Faddle. Bec Dahl joins the conversation to talk about homophobic slurs on the football field and how the community is addressing it. The post Footy Fiddle Faddle Finals with Fi AND Bec! appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Todd McKenney joins Joss and Wayne to chat about his upcoming role in CATS the musical’s 40th anniversary tour. Playing in Melbourne at Hammer Hall from December 21st, this outstanding cast is one not to miss. The post Todd McKenney joins Monday Brekky appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel catches up with the always brilliant Dami Im to chat about her brand-new show with the Western Region Concert Band, the joy and chaos of family life, her music, and everything in between. A warm, candid conversation with one of Australia’s most loved performers. The post Thursday Breakfast: Dami Im Interview (4th Sept 2025) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. The boys cover everything from David’s visit to the historic Stonewall Inn to the latest on Howard Stern’s extended radio break, Lil Nas X’s struggles, and the 40th anniversary of Molly’s emotional death on A Country Practice. They debate the best TV character deaths with listeners and bring back the always-popular Jennifer Watch—this time spotlighting Jennifer Aniston and teen pilot Jennifer Hunt. Listeners also share memories of their very first jobs, and the show features Joel having a a special chat with Dami Im about her music and career. Plus, they wrap up with a fun Beyoncé birthday celebration poem.   The post (20). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Dave appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Meghna is a genre-blurring alt-pop artist blending Tamil-Bengali heritage with glitchy hip-hop/EDM production and introspective lyrics. Named among the best new music by Rolling Stone, triple j, and The Guardian, this human-rights-lawyer-in-the-making has played to 5K+, synced with global brands, written for international artists, and is fast rising as one of Australia’s most distinct voices. And she joined Gillian and Felix on JOY to play a song from her new EP ‘ A world full of idiots’ The post Meghna joins Gillian and Felix to share new EP appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

We love Tim Lai at JOY not only because he is a: -Longstanding *Gogglebox* personality, on the show since 2019, loved for his chaotic sibling energy with Leanne -Champion of Asian-Australian and LGBTQIA+ representation -Host of the upcoming 2026 Euphoria Social Gala -Melbourne local – Foodie and travel adventurer with thousands of fans on timeatsandtravels But also because he is part of the JOY Family. This week he joined Joss and Wayne to chat all about the new season of Goggle Box and even participates in some on air shenanigans. The post Tim Lai joins Monday Brekky appeared first on JOY Breakfast.