JOY Breakfast with The Murphys

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 7/07/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 30 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 14/07/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 31 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with the full Tuesday JOY Breakky team as we welcome back Jason from the València 2026 Gay Games! Start your day the feel-good way with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 21/07/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 32 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, it's a show packed with laughs, nostalgia and heartfelt moments. The team celebrates 30 years of the Spice Girls’ iconic debut single Wannabe, reminiscing about the girl group that changed pop music forever, while Mama Mish shares all the excitement of hosting her annual Christmas in July celebration. Plus, Joel and Mama Mish deliver another round of In Other News, proving that not every headline has to be doom and gloom. The highlight of the morning is a beautiful and vulnerable conversation with Mama Mish's daughter, Peyton, who joins the team in the studio to share what it's like growing up with a trans parent, why she proudly calls Mama Mish “Dad,” and the love, honesty and acceptance that define their family. It's an uplifting, funny and deeply moving episode that celebrates family, community and finding joy in the everyday. The post (60). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, the laughs are contagious as the team swap the weird and wonderful home remedies they grew up with after Mama Mish’s youngest comes down with glandular fever. From Vicks on your feet and onions by the bed to flat lemonade and garlic in everything, listeners share the bizarre cures their families swore by. The team also welcomes new JOY volunteer Darren Harding, who chats about launching his brand-new show History Repeating and his passion for music, memories and storytelling. Plus, there’s another round of Jennifer Watch, Joel unleashes his wildly chaotic July Horoscopes, the gang shares some uplifting “In Other News” stories from around the world, and they celebrate the birthday of Australia’s very own Hollywood superstar, Margot Robbie. The post (59). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Who would have thought from a chance meeting at a bar in QLD that the Monday Breakfast team would meet an artist hitting the JOY airwaves with their hot new song Shy Boy. Well that’s just what happened when Wayne and Raena met Madison, also known as Ugly Gemini about her music and inspiration as an electro-pop artist in Meanjin Brisbane. Listen to the full chat. The post Ugly Gemini’s first play on JOY appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Team Rainbow is a non-profit organisation that promotes sports, holistic health, and pride among Queensland's diverse LGBTQIA+ community. As part of their group, they’ve had the opportunity to send a group of Australian sportspeople over to Valencia to participate in the Gay Games. Wayne from Monday breakfast caught up with some of the team at a luncheon to talk all about their upcoming trip to Valencia, Spain. The post Team Rainbow – The Gay Games appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Tim is joined by special guest host Dean Arcuri to interview Australian Eurovision royalty GO-JO about his brand new album ” The Go-Jo Variety Show”. They chat all things music, Eurovision, unicycling abilities and those tight tights that we loved so much. Connect with Go-Jo via his socials The post Wednesday Breakfast: Tim and Dean chat tights, unicycling, Eurovision and new album with GO-JO appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 30/06/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 29 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel and Mama Mish are joined by coach and community champion Lynton Joseph from East Coburg Tennis Club to chat about the club's inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Cup Round, social tennis events and an exciting LGBTQ+ members workshop. Lynton shares how the club is creating a more welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, proving that sport has the power to bring people together and foster a true sense of belonging. It's an inspiring conversation about community, inclusion and serving up pride both on and off the court. The post Thursday Breakfast: Lynton Joseph Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week the team serves up another joyful mix of laughs, community and good news! They catch up with Victoria Police LGBTQIA+ Portfolio Manager Jeremy Oliver, celebrating his well-deserved Rainbow Cardigan Award, discussing Victoria Police’s four VPS Pride Awards, Gold AWEI accreditation, and reflecting on the ongoing Anti-LGBTIQA+ Hate Crime Inquiry and initiatives supporting LGBTQIA+ communities. Then, coach and community champion Lynton Joseph joins the show to chat about the East Coburg Tennis Club’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Cup Round, proving once again that sport can be a powerful force for inclusion and belonging. Plus, there’s plenty of positivity in In Other News, and fierce game of Closest to the Pin – did Joel win again? and to wrap it all up, Joel and Mama Mish celebrate the birthday of rising pop sensation Benson Boone, with his backflips, big vocals and chart-topping success. The post (58). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Jason is away winning us a gold medal at the Gay Games, but join Mietta, Dr Cat, and special guest host, Poppy (‘So, Basically…'), as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am Check out ‘So, Basically…' with Poppy every Saturday 1-2pm on JOY 94.9 23/06/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @nyuroscientist (Cat) @sobasically949 (Poppy) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 28 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat (ft. special guest Poppy) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

It’s time for round 15 of the AFL Footy Fiddle Faddle with Fi from Chick’s Talking Footy. Join Wayne, Raena and Rach with Fi as they discuss the highlights, and some of the lowlights of round 15 in the AFL. The post Round 15 Footy Fiddle Faddle appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

It’s radiothon 2026 and the team decides to throw Tim under the bus. He’s going to perform standup comedy to an audience if the team reaches their radiothon target and who better to school him in the art of comedy than queer comedian CHRIS KNIGHT! By the way, someone was crazy enough to give Tim a stage – See him perform his standup at Pride of Our Footscray’s comedy night, Wednesday 29th July Connect to CHRIS KNIGHT on his socials @thatchrisknight The post Wednesday Breakfast: Tim gets a schooling in standup from CHRIS KNIGHT appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week it’s all about celebrating the magic of JOY’s Radiothon with plenty of laughs, chaos and community spirit! The fabulous Adz joins the team and bravely shares audio from his unforgettable back, sack and crack wax experience – because apparently nothing says Radiothon quite like a little pain for entertainment! In the second hour, the team is joined by the wonderful LGBTQIA+ Commissioner Joe Ball for an inspiring chat about community, visibility and inclusion, before welcoming extra-special guest Dom the Truck Driver, who quickly becomes part of the family. Then it all comes down to the ultimate showdown in Closest to the Pin: Dom teams up with Mama Mish, while Commissioner Joe Ball backs Joel. But does Joel’s winning streak continue, or is this the week the crown finally slips? The post (57). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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 team dives into the weird and wonderful world of nicknames, sharing hilarious listener stories and revealing the nicknames that have followed them for decades. Plus, there’s a dose of good news as they celebrate incredible global stories, from a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection and the rediscovery of a “lost” parrot in Indonesia. The gang also brings you another instalment of Jennifer Watch, uncovering the Jennifer Lopez pop culture moment that almost happened, Jennifer Lawrence’s surprisingly affordable favourite fragrance, and Jennie Garth’s reflections on fame and life in her 50s. To top it all off, they celebrate the birthday of beloved actor Joshua Jackson and, of course, battle it out once again in the ever-competitive Closest to the Pin – is Joel on a roll? The post (56). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel and Mama Mish are joined by the fabulous Jimi The Kween! Fresh from the release of their euphoric new single Full Speed and taking over Los Angeles for Pride Month, Jimi chats about turning teenage dreams into reality, creating safe and inclusive spaces through music and drag, and what it means to be nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Media at this year’s Medea Awards. It’s an inspiring, heartfelt and joy-filled conversation with one of Australia’s brightest queer stars. The post Thursday Breakfast: Jimi the Kween Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. On this week's JOY Breakfast, the duo dive into one of life's biggest relationship debates: to share or not to share? From food and clothes to “sovereign nation” dinner plates, listeners weighed in on whether sharing is caring or completely off the menu. The team also celebrates Pride Month with a special Luna Pride giveaway and delivers their hilariously chaotic June horoscopes, plus, there's a heartwarming edition of In Other News. The team are also joined by the incredible Jimi The Kween, chatting about their new single Full Speed, a whirlwind LA Pride tour, and their well-deserved Medea Award nomination. The show wraps up by celebrating the birthday of the one and only Angelina Jolie, honouring her legendary career and humanitarian work. The post (55). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am 09/06/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 26 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Celebrate JOY Radiothon 2026 with JOY Breakfast! Join Mietta & Jason for a special episode featuring live performances and interviews with Australian artists Montaigne and Merpire! Hear Montaigne perform ‘it's all about the money' and chat about their ‘glorious heights 10th anniversary tour', while Merpire performs ‘Canine' and joins the team for a conversation about her most recent album ‘Milk Pool'. New episodes every Tuesday, 7-9am 16/06/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @actualmontaigne @merpiremusic @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 27 – JOY Radiothon 2026 with Mietta & Jason appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a candid chat about juggling life as one of Australia’s busiest entertainers. From starring as Jenna in the Australian premiere of Waitress the Musical to reuniting with the Rogue Traders for their first album in nearly two decades, Natalie reflects on career highs, personal growth, and why she’s embracing a “booked and blessed” mindset. Natalie also takes a trip down memory lane, sharing memories of the original Australian production of Rent, discussing the powerful female characters she’s portrayed on stage, and revealing how those roles have mirrored different chapters of her own life. Plus, she talks about the resurgence of 2000s music, performing fan favourites like Voodoo Child to packed crowds, and why now felt like the perfect time for a Rogue Traders comeback. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Natalie Bassingthwaite Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Melbourne International Film Festival customers’ data leaked, Bad Company (Anne Edmonds & Kitty Flanagan), the Men on Men Exhibition and Competition, fire and ice, Pride Month, Kylie Minogue, Jenevieve live in Melbourne, Euphoria (final ep at last), reality tv: Summer House, Dua Lipa married, the blue moon, the ‘Heated Rivalry’ fleece, Jason doesn't really look great in full cream, Susan Boyle's music return?, creative date ideas, and Ariana Grande's new song 2/06/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 25 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. On this week's JOY Breakfast with Joel and Mama Mish, the duo tackle some important conversations as they chat with Victoria Police Family Violence & Safer Communities Inspector Dagmar Andersen about National LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day, breaking down misconceptions around family violence in LGBTIQA+ communities and where people can turn for support. They also take a break from the doomscrolling with a bumper edition of In Other News, celebrating uplifting stories from around the world. Plus it wouldn't be JOY Breakfast without a healthy dose of chaos as Joel and Mama Mish put their knowledge to the test in Closest to the Pin — but did Joel finally secure a win, or was it another heartbreaking defeat? The team also celebrates the birthday of Australia's own Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue, reflecting on her incredible career and enduring legacy. The post (54). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel and Mama Mish, the Jennifers took over in a blockbuster edition of Jennifer Watch, with updates on Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Hudson, and Jennifer Love Hewitt proving there's truly a Jennifer for every occasion. The team also shone a spotlight on the upcoming Queer Careers Expo, chatting with organiser Roxy Kitts about creating safe, inclusive workplaces and helping LGBTQIA+ jobseekers connect with employers who genuinely celebrate diversity. In the weekly RESET, Mama Mish shared uplifting stories from around the world, including Brazil's success in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission, South African doctors restoring hearing with 3D-printed bones, and New York Fashion Week going fur-free. Add in another round of Closest to the Pin, plenty of laughs, and a birthday celebration for Olympic diving legend Tom Daley. The post (53). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Two weeks of AFL Footy Fiddle Faddle with Fee all in one podcast?! Find out what’s been happening leading up to the AFL Bi rounds with Joss Wayne and Raena on Monday Breakfast The post A double Footy Fiddle Faddle appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Newsreader August is taking ice hockey classes and happy to be cast in next season of Heated Rivalry, Mietta's curing allergies anxiety and Alzheimer's with a PEMF Mat, remind us what happened to Nicki Minaj, hypnosis, ChatGPT psychology sessions, Marcella, At Home With The Furys, “the psychology of gay men”, updated thoughts on Euphoria, Trisha Paytas' new K-pop song, MAFS UK taken off streaming platforms following investigation, Scott Pendlebury's historic 433rd match, Carlton fined $75,000 after Elijah Hollands incident, the German Film Festival (The Talented Mr F.), new dragon species found, Mietta wants to know what ‘pmo' and ‘unc' mean, Miley Cyrus receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Jason thinks he'll grow a moustache… 26/05/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 24 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Lil’ Kim, Lady Marmalade, useless ‘skills', Jason needs shopping addiction support, Delta robbed at Eurovision, Gucci runway takes over Times Square, a swimmer mistakenly joins Sydney’s Fashion Week, Dr Cat is a conference MC and pilates instructor in one (if you need), it's time to ban thongs, eating 20 apples at the state border, the Sydney Swans move annual Pride Game away from the Saints, trans athletes forced to share first-place podium, you won't have to wait for the next season of Bridgerton, Mietta defends new season of Euphoria, The Roast of Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson's baby-mother claims he isn't father of the year, Cosmopolitan called out by Patrick Brammall's wife over claim his character was “useless”, Adam Driver responds to Lena Dunham's book, and Kim Kardashian is done chasing her law dream? 19/05/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 23 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel and Mama Mish sit down with Melbourne drag artist Leasa Mann for a sparkling conversation about life in drag, performance, and building community on and off stage. Leasa opens up about her creative journey, the evolution of Melbourne's drag scene, and what inspires her performances. She also shares the excitement around the upcoming MEDEA Awards, chatting about what they mean for local artists and why celebrating queer excellence matters more than ever. It's a vibrant, funny, and heartfelt chat full of glam, grit, and glitter. ✨ The post Thursday Breakfast: Leasa Mann Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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 team dove headfirst into queer culture, community, and chaos with an inspiring chat with Melbourne drag icon Leasa Mann about the MEDEAs – celebrating the heart, glamour, and glorious emotional instability of Melbourne's drag and nightlife scene. Closest to the Pin was back again – did JOEL lose again?  The good vibes kept flowing in RESET with uplifting stories from around the globe + Joel celebrated his 1 year on Breakky Radio. The show tackled some important conversations with Victoria's LGBTQIA+ Commissioner Joe Ball around anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, Pride in sport, emotional exhaustion in the queer community, and why visibility still matters more than ever. The post (52). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Join Brett and Tim as they chat to one of Australia’s most prolific writers, Holden Sheppard when they talk all about masculinity, gay life in the country, gay AFL players and Holden spills the tea on his new “Yeah The Boys” novel (sequel to the award winning Invisible Boys, recently adapted for Stan as a 10 part TV series). The post Wednesday Breakfast: Exclusive Interview with Holden Sheppard appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel and Mama Mish, the chaos was packed into boxes as Joel survived moving house and the team asked listeners the ultimate question — are you a pre-packer or a throw-everything-into-a-garbage-bag-at-midnight kind of mover? The laughs continued with another dramatic round of Closest to the Pin, and a wholesome RESET segment celebrating quiet good news from around the world — from Scotland making period products free, to Thailand turning rubbish into dog shelters. The team went back into the ‘upside down world’ to read out their listeners wildly chaotic May horoscopes + Joel and Mama Mish wrapped up the morning celebrating Aussie tennis star Ajla Tomljanović's birthday with plenty of sass, sparkle, and questionable life advice along the way. The post (51). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Joel and Mama Mish sit down with author Dan Stroede to chat about the heartwarming and empowering children's book Spencer Sparkles. Dan shares the inspiration behind the story, the importance of representation and self-expression for young readers, and how the book is helping families celebrate individuality and acceptance. It's a joyful and meaningful conversation about creativity, kindness, and letting your sparkle shine bright. ✨ The post Thursday Breakfast: Dan Stroede Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, 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. ]This week, listeners shared their favourite iconic movie and TV quotes for a chance to win tickets to The Devil Wears Prada 2. Victoria Police LGBTQ+ Community Manager Jeremy Oliver joined the show to discuss anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crime inquiries, Trans Day of Visibility, regional Pride engagement and the importance of ongoing community connection across Victoria. Later, author Dan Stroede stopped by to chat about his affirming children's book Spencer Sparkles, sharing the inspiration behind the story and why queer representation in children's literature matters so much. Add in a birthday celebration for Aussie pop icon Nikki Webster, and you've got another fun, thoughtful and fabulously chaotic morning with Joel and Mama Mish. The post (50). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Colour blocking is back, baby – Jason's Fashion Rant breaks down what's coming down the runway as we finally move away from 2000s grunge–heroin chic, with Loewe and Dsquared leading the charge. Also this week, we debrief the Golden Globes, replay TikTok chaos from the Critics' Choice Awards, and talk Ashley Tisdale's mean girls mothers' group exposé. Plus, Dr Cat also talks keeping pets safe in the heat while we survive a hot‑as week and confess how we actually stayed cool. Then it's Australia's under‑16 social media ban: failed algorithms, new platforms, kids working around the rules, and the weird ChatGPT trend where people ask it to generate a husband – plus how well any of this is actually going. We kick off Midsumma Music Voting for the JOY Midsumma March and ask you to text in the songs that should make the playlist. 13/01/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 5 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: We're back for 2026 – how was your break and what was the highlight? Jason unleashes a full Fashion Rant, stanning Matthieu Blazy and Michael Rider as creative directors to watch, unpacking Chanel Métiers d'art, Celine Summer 2026, and the story of Bhavitha Mandava opening the Chanel show while her parents watched from India. Cat dives into New Year's resolutions and the science of the “fresh start” effect, plus edible protein powder made from carrot leftovers, and the top countries Aussies travelled to in 2025. Mietta breaks down Taylor Swift's six-part Apple doc (with Gracie Abrams and Taylor's stage-mum grandma but suspiciously no Jack Antonoff), the storm-ravaged chaos of Beyond the Valley, and Nick Cannon's ever-expanding family Christmas cards. We also get into all the celebrity goss of Timothée Chalamet calling his recent roles “top level sh*t”, Kate Winslet's directorial debut on her son's film Goodbye June, Lachie Neale stepping down as Brisbane co-captain amid a cheating scandal, the prickly new Chevy Chase documentary, Brigitte Bardot's legacy and homophobia, and a joyous queer joy moment: Sam Kerr marrying Kristie Mewis in the Swan Valley on New Year's Eve. 6/01/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 4 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: We dive into The Drama, the unsettling new Zendaya and Robert Pattinson film, and in gaming chaos, Kim Kardashian drops into Fortnite with a full “Lara Crofted” fantasy. We cover the Girlguiding trans-exclusion protests in the UK, hundreds rallying nationwide, and celebrate 50 years of iconic Perth queer nightclub Connections (AKA “Connies”) – from opening in 1975 when it was still illegal to be gay in WA, to now holding the title of the longest-running club in the southern hemisphere. Dr Cat teaches us her favourite Auslan signs, like “queer” (yes, over an audio medium). Mietta breaks down Taylor Swift's new six-part Apple documentary with Stephen Colbert, the Golden Globes' new podcast award, and Kate Winslet directing her son's first film. We get festive with With Love, Meghan, shout out Sundaylicious, and run through your early Christmas Day forecast around Australia. Plus: Lily Allen's SNL performance, SNL's “Uber Eats Wrapped”, Rolling Stone crowning Lorde's Royals the best Aussie/Kiwi song of the 21st century so far (with Kylie's Can't Get You Out of My Head at number two), and the most popular touring artists of the millennium, featuring Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran. 16/12/2025 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 3 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Whatcha watching? Jason has binged Stranger Things Season and is deep in an Alien phase. We celebrate XG's rapper Cocona coming out as transmasculine non-binary, proudly showing top surgery scars. Cat breaks down Australia's move to ban social media for under-16s. We cheer for Nguyen Huong Giang, the first out trans Miss Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025, and talk about the pageant finally opening its doors to married women, mums and trans women. We also mark the anniversary of marriage equality and the 2017 YES postal survey. Music-wise, it's Spilt Milk 2025 (Sombr, Dominic Fike, Doechii) and time for Spotify Wrapped. Taylor Swift has been dethroned by Bad Bunny as Spotify's top global artist (queer ally, we see you), we share our deeply on-brand stats and ask for your top artist, global fan rating and listening age. Plus: Ozempic for cats that just can't stop eating, the Big Brother grand final, Katy Perry going Instagram official with former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, and we crown our Crushes of the Week for the first time. 9/12/2025 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 2 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Jason brought a shopping bag of ceramic bowls clubbing, newsreader August brought a hardcover copy of Pride and Prejudice to a rock concert, and Mietta thinks she drank lavender perfume, also Charli xcx pivots from ‘Brat' with new song ‘Rock Music', matcha's health benefits, JOY's Eurovision correspondent Michael Polh live from Vienna, Jason's thoughts on the 2026 Met Gala, Mietta discovered she might be 5 ft 9 not 5 ft 7 and a half, Helena Bonham Carter exits The White Lotus Season 4 cast mid-filming, we might be giving up on the new season of Euphoria (sorry…), MAFS' Lucinda Light is back on screen(!!), Russell Brand flipping through the bible on Piers Morgan (“where are your Post-its???”), Dr Cat's experience not consuming added sugar for a year, International Day of Plant Health (and how to do your bit), the Brisbane Lions whiteboard scandal, and the Gay Games are just around the corner (Jason's feeling underprepared…) 12/05/2025 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 22 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Spotify releases most listened to songs for 20th anniversary, ‘Divorce, moving house and taxes', World Penguin Day, getting the ick, shooting at the Emerson nightclub, Euphoria season 3, Couples Therapy, Jason wants to be cryopreserved, Ruby Rose and Katy Perry, we've heard enough from Russell Brand, a mammal survived the dinosaur apocalypse, fmr. First Lady Jill Biden wants to be in season 2 of Heated Rivalry, AFL controversies aplenty, Hong Kong horror movies in the 80s, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Jason's bringing back 2000s neon 28/04/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 20 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics include: an interview with JOY's Eurovision correspondent, Michael Polh, in Vienna, as well as Jeff Bezos' Met Gala, World Asthma Day (Dr Cat explains how asthma actually works), Halsey's deluxe version of ‘The Great Impersonator' (new songs!), newsreader August and Mietta recap and update you on the recent AFL and VFL controversies, MP Mark Latham ordered to pay $100k in compensation to rival over homophobic post, that creepy ghost feeling in old buildings is scientifically backed, The Devil Wears Prada 2 review, more attacks on Melbourne nightlife venues, they've found out how old the 12 Apostles are, and Harry Styles is engaged to Zoë Kravitz (their ex's aren't coping) Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 21 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Happy Trans Day of Visibility!! We sit down with the incredible Anastasia Le, a Vietnamese Australian social justice trailblazer and Victorian Women's Honour Roll inductee. We chat about her work with the Victorian Pride Centre and supporting inclusion for LGBTQIA+, migrant, and disability communities before she heads off to a massive day of speaking engagements. Also this week, we name our Crush of the Week and admit we are officially addicted to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We break down the drama that went down with Taylor. Things get mystical with a “Battle of the Fates” Tarot reading and Shamanic insights. We explore the future of 3D printing and programming your own personal AI pets using ChatGPT. Tech meets nature as we look at using Tamagotchis for high-tech plant care. We discuss the UK version of SNL and manifest a third season of Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback. Kylie Minogue is officially announced as the AFL Grand Final headliner. Taylor Swift dominates the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with seven massive wins. We wrap up with the news that Victorian public transport is free through April to help with climbing fuel prices. Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 16 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Happy Lesbian Visibility Week!! Also, TV TV TV… Mietta's watching Game of Thrones with her eyes and ears covered, Beef season 2 thoughts, Coachella weekend 2: Justin Bieber brings out Billie Eilish for ‘One Less Lonely Girl', Sabrina brings out Madonna, and Addison Rae brings out Olivia Rodrigo (new song, upcoming album), Lena Dunham's new book ‘Fame Sick' (and all we've learnt about Adam Driver, Jack Antonoff and Lorde), Jason presenting at the Glamourheads Sharks 25th Anniversary Gala awards “five drinks…just to calm the nerves”, church choir will prepare you for anything, XO Kitty season 3, Happy Birthday to Dr Cat!!, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Aus, Zara Lasson defending Chappell Roan, news on blood donation widening for gay men, co-lactation for lesbian parents, Anna Wintour's first Vogue cover (with Meryl Streep!), movie madness: (‘Project Hail Mary', ‘The Drama', a Michael Jackson movie …?, and Ariana Grande in upcoming Meet the Fockers movie), Melbourne's nightlife venues under attack, and Mietta explains SuperCoach for the gays and gurls 21/04/2026 Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 19 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.