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JOY 94.9 - LGBTIQA+ Podcasts from Australia

  • Jun 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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You join us on the airwaves for the final MAD Wednesday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 61:32


It’s the final MAD Wednesday as JOY heads in a new Drive direction, so Rach and Dean opened up the phone lines to have you, the listeners be their guests for their final show. There […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-Final-1706.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:32 — 84.5MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post You join us on the airwaves for the final MAD Wednesday appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Gay Ski Week Australia is coming to Falls Creek this September

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 23:34


Adam Bold from Points of Difference Touring and Events joined Rach and Dean for their final MAD Wednesday to talk about Gay Ski Week Australia, coming to Falls Creek in September. With people concerned about […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-GSWA-1706.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:34 — 32.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Gay Ski Week Australia is coming to Falls Creek this September appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Regional Pride goes virtual this Saturday with PRIDE-SOLATION

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 13:01


Damien Stevens-Todd joined Rachel and Dean for one last time on MAD Wednesday for Country Cousins, taking us through some of the amazing regional events for Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities. One of those exciting events is […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-Pridesolation-1706.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:01 — 17.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Regional Pride goes virtual this Saturday with PRIDE-SOLATION appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Akilotoa – Vika & Linda’s Anthothlogy out now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 10:45


Vika & Linda Bull joined Dean for the final MAD Wednesday to talk about their first best of album, ‘Akilotoa’ – an anthology looking back at more than 30 years in their careers. They both […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-VandL-1706.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:45 — 14.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Akilotoa – Vika & Linda’s Anthothlogy out now appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

COVID won’t stop the artistically dragtastic Art Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 8:05


Art Simone chatted to Dean and Rach on MAD Wednesdays about what he COVID shutdown has been like for a busy drag entertainer like her. On her way to Piano Bar Geelong, we find out […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-Art-1006.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:05 — 11.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post COVID won’t stop the artistically dragtastic Art Simone appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Get the T on Fertility for Rainbow Families with Amelia & Monash IVF

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 10:37


Are wanting to learn more about making rainbow families for lesbian, gay, bi+, intersex, trans and gender diverse folks but don’t know where to start? Amelia joined Rach & Dean on MAD Wednesday to talk […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/ME-IVFRF-1006.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:37 — 14.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Get the T on Fertility for Rainbow Families with Amelia & Monash IVF appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

MQFF’s PRIDE Virtual Screening this Saturday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 6:18


Spiro from MQFF joined Rach and Dean to talk about the festival winning a Time Out Melbourne’s Time In Award for Favourite Virtual Event for their Virtual Film Night. And they are celebrating with another […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-MQFFPride-1006.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:18 — 8.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post MQFF’s PRIDE Virtual Screening this Saturday appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

From Ticker Jumpstart to Big Brother with Benjamin Norris & Alana McLean

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 14:03


Ben Norris & Alana McLean from the new streaming morning show Ticker Jumpstart joined Rach & Dean on MAD Wednesday for a fun chat about their early morning shenanigans. How early do they have to […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-TJ-BN-BB-1005.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:03 — 19.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post From Ticker Jumpstart to Big Brother with Benjamin Norris & Alana McLean appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

What’s happening regionally with Country Cousins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 10:42


Damien Stevens-Todd joins Dean & Rach on MAD Wednesday to let them know what events are happening in regional Victoria for our LGBTIQA+ communities. http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-CC-1006.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:42 — 14.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post What’s happening regionally with Country Cousins appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Listening & learning from queer people of colour – Black Lives Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 61:17


In this episode of MAD Wednesday, Dean and Rach hand over the mics to queer people of colour to share whatever they would like to on the JOY Drive airwaves. Racism and injustice aren’t just […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-QPOC-0306.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:17 — 84.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Listening & learning from queer people of colour – Black Lives Matter appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Round Mountain Girls release new single ‘First to let go’

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 7:19


Round Mountain Girls have come around the mountain at the perfect time with a brand new single ‘First To LetGo’ amidst lockdown and COVID, and they speak to Rach and Dean on MAD Wednesday all […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/MW-RMG-2705.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:19 — 10.0MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Round Mountain Girls release new single ‘First to let go’ appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Dive back into the closet & donate to Northside Bizarre

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 9:41


Cal Hawk from Thorne Harbour Health joined Rach and Dean to talk about Northside Bizarre this year, which has been moved to November due to COVID. Northside Bizarre is a fabulous annual fundraiser at The […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-NB-2705.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:41 — 13.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Dive back into the closet & donate to Northside Bizarre appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

We need to shine a light on LGBTI Domestic Violence with Ben Bjarnesen

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 12:13


Thursday 28th May is the first LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, and Rach and Dean spoke to LGBTI Domestic Violence advocate Ben Bjarnesen about why he advocated for this day, and why we need not […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-LGBTIDV-2705.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:13 — 16.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post We need to shine a light on LGBTI Domestic Violence with Ben Bjarnesen appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Country Cousins on JOY with Damien Stevens-Todd

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 8:54


Damien Stevens-Todd joins Dean & Rach on MAD Wednesday to let them know what events are happening in regional Victoria for our LGBTIQA+ communities. http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/06/ME-CC-2705.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:54 — 12.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Country Cousins on JOY with Damien Stevens-Todd appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

The Teskey Brothers Live at the Forum – Album Out Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 10:26


Brendan from The Teskey Brothers joined Dean on MAD Wednesday to talk about the bands latest album, The Teskey Brothers Live at the Forum, in which they recorded (to tape) four nights of their sold […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-TB-2005.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:26 — 14.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post The Teskey Brothers Live at the Forum – Album Out Now appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Silvie Paladino – Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In with John Foreman

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 12:05


Singer Silvie Paladin spoke to Rach and Dean ahead of joining John Foreman in Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night in on Wednesday 20th May and they spoke about art, COVID and more. Arts Centre Melbourne […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-SP-2005.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:05 — 16.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Silvie Paladino – Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In with John Foreman appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Ash & Dust with Blake Dantier

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 9:40


Sydney singer/songwriter Blake Dantier joined Rach and Dean on MAD Wednesday to talk about how new song Ash & Dust, his love of country music, and how it hasn’t just taken home isolation for him […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-Blake-Dantier-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:40 — 13.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Ash & Dust with Blake Dantier appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

How you found positive silver linings during this pandemic?

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 9:37


Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and with restrictions starting to ease who knows what will go up or down amidst the worldwide pandemic that is COVID 19 – still it’s not all just […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-Pand-Pos-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:37 — 13.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post How you found positive silver linings during this pandemic? appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Chocolate Ripple Cake vs Eurovision – which do you like more?

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 17:15


In what is one of the weirdest yet most natural Segways MAD Wednesdays has ever had, we talk Chocolate Ripple Cakes and Eurovison, in the weirdest on air comp ever cobbled together. This is what […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-Euro-Choc-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:15 — 23.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Chocolate Ripple Cake vs Eurovision – which do you like more? appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

IDAHOBIT is Minus18’s busiest & most exciting time of year!

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 9:45


Miller from Minus18 joined Rach and Dean on MAD Wednesday to tell them about all the exciting things this fantastic LGBTIQA+ youth organisation are doing this weekend for IDAHOBIT. They have a lot happening with: […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-minus18-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:45 — 13.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post IDAHOBIT is Minus18’s busiest & most exciting time of year! appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Staying Well Together with Switchboard this IDAHOBIT

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 11:03


Joe Ball from Switchboard Victoria joined Rach & Dean on MAD Wednesday to tell them all about their virtual IDAHOBIT event Staying Well Together. With esteemed guest Dr. Ilan Meyer, this will be a lunch time […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-Switchboard-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:03 — 15.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Staying Well Together with Switchboard this IDAHOBIT appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

Join Tilde for a virtual film night and pyjama party

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 7:57


Scout from Tilde Melbourne, the transgender and gender diverse film festival, joined Rachel & Dean on MAD Wednesday to tell them about the virtual pyjama party they are hosting, screening three short Australian films and […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_madwednesdays/p/joy.org.au/madwednesdays/wp-content/uploads/sites/348/2020/05/MW-Tilde-1305.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:57 — 10.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Join Tilde for a virtual film night and pyjama party appeared first on Mad Wednesdays.

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