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[Spanish: Four hundred and sixteen – Just in case]

In case you’ve burnt through your playlist of bops and bangers, we’ve put together this line up to bring some heat to your weekend.

Michael and Io go around the world to find some amazing tunes in languages other than English.

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Sebastian Visa – Passenger princess [Finnish]       

ZENOS – POSES NYCHTES [Greek: How many...

[Japanese: Four hundred and fifteen – Persistence prevails]

Hey hey! Io’s back! And just in time too, to deliver this amazing playlist of tunes from across the world.

Let Michael and Io help you get up and dancing to these bops and bangers, including a very special babbleCLASSIC in Greek.

Plus, why not meet some of these artists when they’re in town:

[Mandarin: Four hundred and fourteen – Keep going!]

Sometimes things just don’t go your way. But you just gotta keep truckin’!

Michael kept going with this week’s show to ensure you got your fill of amazing tunes from all over the world. You won’t give up thanks to these amazing tunes made for a dance.

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GROSU – Дурна Любов [Ukrainian: Stupid Love]       

Dhee ft Lara Raj – V...

[Dutch: Four hundred and thirteen – Amazing!]

It’s been a big week, but this playlist of amazing music should bring a smile to your face again.

Michael takes you around the world to experience the stuff you miss out on here in Australia. There are big new releases from favourites, some songs to dance to and a tribute to the late, great queen Dolly Parton.

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Pla...

[Tagalog: Four hundred and twelve – Mad rush]

You don’t have to miss out on the amazing music that you don’t get to hear on Aussie radio because it’s not in English. Enjoy a selection of amazing new pop and dance in a multitude of languages in this week’s show.

Michael joins you to travel the globe, with huge schlager bangers, fun comebacks, continental successes and something pretty cool that’s close to home.

Plus, hear two of the hopefuls trying to win Pili, Pinas! – the Philippine Selection Night – and get a ticket to...

[Greek: Four hundred and eleven – Have a good flight]

Ding! Arm doors and cross check. We’re about to go on a flight around the world with amazing tunes in languages other than English.

With Io in the airport about to depart, Michael fires the satellite up to deliver some goodies that you can enjoy with your tray table in its upright position.

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[Vietnamese: Four hundred and ten – Anything’s possible]

Yet again, it’s a big show. This new music from around the world is set to get you moving… just like you do when you listen to JOY while you work.

Michael and Io line up a couple of new tracks from old favourites, some surprising releases and a contender to represent Bhutan at Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. You can watch Rhythm of Bhutan (and vote for your favourite) on Tuesday 11 August at 11pm (AEST).

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[Lithuanian: Four hundred and nine – Too late]

The north is hot right now, so your evening needs warming too. We’ve turned the thermostat up to bring you some of the biggest tunes from across the globe in languages that aren’t English.

Michael and Io give you all you need to shake that behind and get loose… wherever you may be.

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Marco Sc...

[Macedonian: Four hundred and eight – Not so innocent]

The world is realigning, back to girl bop goodness. And it’s evident in the bangers in this week’s show.

Michael and Io dive into phone calls, horny bops, Euro summers and legendary masterpieces to bring you some tunes from around the world that you’ll have on repeat.

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ChangMie – Gọi M [Vietnamese...

[Spanish: Four hundred and seven – You never know with football]

The world’s been battling through World Cup Fever for the last month or so, and we were immune… until now.

Michael and Io have caught the football bug, serving up a team of soccer anthems from around the world. There are goals from every corner, made for a fun night out.

You can enjoy the final game on SBS and On Demand on Monday 20 July, with kick off at 5:00am AEST.

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[Punjabi: Four hundred and six – No thank you for a good deed]

We love to dance, especially when it’s to bangers that we don’t understand.

Michael and Io bring you a playlist made for a boogie in this week’s show. Whether it’s a geography lesson, grammar lesson or artist relationship lesson, you can find it all here.

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Bilal Hassan...

[French: Four hundred and five – There’s no such thing as ‘impossible’]

Not even a new studio with strange new buttons can stop you from hearing some of the newest, hottest music in languages that aren’t English.

Michael and Io line up a host of brand-new tunes that will make you want to dance, sing and bop along. However, they’d appreciate if artists could check in with them before announcing their tour dates.

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[Arabic: Four hundred and four – Pride elevates its owner]

Pride Month might be wrapping up for another year, but it won’t stop us having a big gay party!

Michael and Io feature some out-and-proud artists from around the world, alongside a collection of accordingly festive bops and bangers. Enjoy some summer delights, while wondering about Pigs and Dragons, European children’s games and saucy cowboy fan fiction.

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[Ukrainian: Four hundred and three – All or nothing]

Packing an hour full of bangers from across the world always promises for a good time. But this week, it really is a humdinger of a show.

Michael and Io keep you dancing from start to finish with some bops and bangers that you won’t hear anywhere else on Australian radio.

And we love it.

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[#402 – Make your mark with JOY during Radiothon]

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon.

This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION!

Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you celebrate with JOY. Io’s enjoying the World Cup, while Michael’s shopping for a pirate shirt. And we’re looking forward to inviting (soon to be) famous drag qu...

[#402 – Make your mark with JOY during Radiothon]

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon.

This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION!

Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you sing with JOY.

You can show your support during JOY Radiothon by becoming a member or donating at joy.org.au/radiothon

Liked a partic...

[Thai: Four hundred and one – Think of each other]

Tell your mates: The babble’s back!

Michael and Io line up some of the biggest songs going around right now, along with some bops that are brand spankin’ new.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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Kuba Szmajkowsky – Ale u mnie też [Polish: But for me too]       

marguerite – bellevie [French...

[Italian: Four hundred – Congratulations!]

babblePOP! landed on JOY on 11 January 2014, sharing pop and dance from around the world in languages other than English for the first time.

Twelve years later, we’re still going strong. And to celebrate 400 episodes, Michael and Io share some bangers from the decade in which they were 12. Michael takes you back to the 1990s, while Io settles into the 2010s with major bops.

The babble returns for Season 13 in June 2026.

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And don’t forg...

[#399 – The babble best of 2025]

As the sun sets on another year, we can’t forget the bangers that have lit up our radios and made love to our ears during season number 12.

Michael and Io try their best to limit themselves to just a dozen songs that illustrate just how good pop music is when it’s not in English.

Presenting the best of babble for 2025… but don’t limit yourself to just these 12. Relive the whole season via the pod.

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[#398 – Merry Christmas!]

Santa is just about ready to fly around the world, delivering presents to all the good children of the world. But we don’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice – you still deserve a selection of Christmas bangers from all over.

Michael and Io share the musical presents with a show chock-full of joyful festive tunes in languages that aren’t English.

Wherever you are – Merry Christmas!

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[JESC2025: 397 – Bring out more kids!]

So many kids, so little time… but they’re all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

Michael and Io preview the second half of this year’s Contest and there’s a lot to talk about. Michael has a Book Week favourite and Io laments the loss of kid-first songs. But what do you think? Make sure you vote at jesc.tv!

Watch the show on YouTube (live from 3am AEST on 14 December)<...

[JESC2025: 396 – Bring out the kids!]

It’s time to celebrate children’s talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year.

Michael and Io preview the first half of this year’s Contest, being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

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Malta: Eliza Borg – I Believe ...

[Arabic: Three hundred and ninety-five – Practice makes perfect]

Summer is just about to hit, so what better time to line up a show made for dancing to?

Michael and Io get up and moving to these bangers in languages other than English. Whether you’re ready for the club, or can only manage a right foot in, out and shaken about – this one’s for you.

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قائ...

[Greek: Three hundred and ninety-four – More wine!]

If you need a good time, you’ve come to the right place. The bangers, bops and belters are lined up, ready for a fun Saturday night.

Michael and Io dive into hats, classic Greek pop and the disappointment of Italian TV in this episode. Plus, they talk wine – what type of wine are they and what type are you?

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[Swedish: Three hundred and ninety-three – Dressed up]

We’re looking good thanks to these banging tracks in languages that aren’t English. You will too.

Michael and Io explore Icelandic raves, what young Swedes get up to, the gay Vietnamese rap scene and confusing Thai movies. Suit up and join the fun!

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Joey Christ ft Alaska1867 – BARA ÞÚ [Icelandic: JUST YOU]       

Pháp Kiều – A...

[Malay: Three hundred and ninety-two – Meeting your match]

Long weekends, Latino concerts and Eurovision surprises – it’s been a big week. But this show is even bigger.

Michael and Io deliver a party playlist with bangers from all over the world, including something that would sound right at home in Northcote, a cover you never thought you needed and a classic in Spanish from an out-and-proud superstar.

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[Tagalog: Three hundred and ninety-one – Thick skinned]

It’s all about the horses this week, but there’s still time for some bangers in languages that aren’t English.

Michael and Io ride on in with some amazing tunes, which leave Io lost for words and Michael over the moon.

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Xhensila – Hajde Dalim [Albanian: Come on, let’s go]     

IL’HAN – TITANIC...

[Portuguese: Three hundred and ninety – Put it on hold]

This is a show packed with some amazing music from around the world. Stop everything else and enjoy this playlist crafted just for you.

Michael and Io help you through the journey, all while talking Rainbow Sessions, being a venue snob and the gayest things in Finland.

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The Wasabies – Одоо болсон [Mongolian: It’s do...

[Italian: Three hundred and eighty-nine – Take it or leave it]

Spring is here, the sun is out and the pop keeps flowing.

Michael and Io deliver the goods this week, all alongside hot Azeri men, Halloween, getting your kit off and sponsored posts.

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Rebelky – Posedlá [Czech: Obsessed]       

MARA – FUQ! [Maltese: ON!]       

ITZY – ROCK & ROLL [Japanese]       

Tünzalə – Əfsanə [Azeri...

[Korean: Three hundred and eighty-eight – Doesn’t belong]

Grab your sweatband and a drink bottle – this show is going to get you up, dancing and sweating up a storm.

Michael and Io deliver a show full of bangers from across the globe, with artists raising your heart rate thanks to their music (and extensive stream of shirtless photos on socials).

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Donya – Late Night [Farsi]