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It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is unwell, so Teddy is stepping in as co-host. Yiannis and Teddy start with walking your dog in Melbourne’s crazy spring weather, then Yiannis shares his surprise at the sample sale. There’s also a rookie mistake at a weekend away at the hot springs, plus plenty of listener interaction throughout the show. With Halloween and the Melbourne Cup both around the corner, they cover Halloween and the Melbourne Cup fashion trends. Yiannis brings another round of job rejections, Teddy lets loose in Teddy’s Tantrum, and the show wraps up...

It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away gallivanting around England, so Yiannis is running the show solo. He starts with meditating in public and why it makes him feel so weird, then asks when it’s actually appropriate to go shirtless. He also tackles the dilemmas of not being able to smell, and the art of changing at the beach. Then there’s the burning question: is your shadow hot? Yiannis shares another round of job rejections, spins another Yarn, and wraps up with What’s Good, What’s Not Good, and his hopes and dreams for...

Australian dance music royalty Zoë Badwi joins Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast to celebrate her brand new single, The Only Way Is Up!, alongside producer James Alexandr.

From her love of The Only Way Is Essex and Gemma Collins to the making of her latest dancefloor anthem, Zoë brings plenty of laughs, nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories.

We revisit her early days in girl group Sirens, including the Big Brother-era hit I’m So Excited, and discover which iconic outfits she’s still got tucked away. Plus, Zoë reflects on her early recording nerves, performing to an e...

It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week Johnno is away in England, so Teddy is filling in as co-host. Yiannis and Teddy kick things off with the corporate whiteboard, then Yiannis shares his encounter with a bird. The pair also went to the symphony together and report back on the night. Yiannis asks the big question: should he get a pet? He also brings another round of job rejections. In Teddy’s Tantrum, Teddy vents about people rustling chip and chocolate wrappers at the movies, from tearing open the packets to the crinkling noise they make while being eate...

British rap superstar Tinie Tempah joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast to chat about his brand-new album The Night’s Not Dead, his first full-length project in nine years, and the inspiration behind his celebration of dance music and nightlife.

Tinie opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, embracing fatherhood, exploring new passions and rediscovering his love of making music. He also shares why the decline of UK nightlife inspired his latest project, the unexpected WhatsApp message that led to his collaboration with Afrojack, and what really goes down when you’re balancing the school run...

Brett and Tim are joined by the fabulously flamboyant Will Skarpona, the self-proclaimed diva bringing big vocals, outrageous humour and unapologetic queer joy to Melbourne Fringe with his debut solo cabaret, Big Diva Energy.

Fresh out of the Victorian College of the Arts, Will spills the tea on his journey from small-town Wollongong to Melbourne’s cabaret scene, his hilarious fish-out-of-water social media adventures, and the iconic women who shaped his love of performing — from Judy Garland to Madonna.

With 16 songs, 21 diva references and 50 minutes of fabulousness, Will reveals how Big Diva Energy celebrates authenticity, self...

Australian singer and podcast host Kate DeAraugo joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a heartfelt, honest and uplifting conversation about recovery, resilience and the power of human connection.

Now in its fifth season, Kate’s podcast Why Do I Feel This Way? continues to break down stigma surrounding mental health, addiction and life’s challenges, creating a safe space for people to share their stories without shame. Kate opens up about her own ongoing journey, the importance of therapy and why finding your community can make all the difference.

Plus, Kate gives us a sn...

Lawyer by day, comedian by night! Melbourne stand-up comedian Chris Demos joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a hilarious chat about his Melbourne Fringe show Those Gay Guys, alongside fellow comedian Carmelo Costa.

From swapping courtroom briefs for comedy gigs to late-night Judge Judy marathons, Chris shares the joys of writing new material, working with live audiences and claiming the title of Melbourne’s only gay comedians (with a few technicalities!).

Plus, things take a fabulously diva-filled turn as the conversation dives into Toni Braxton’s iconic He Wasn’t Man Enough, questionable pop cl...

It’s another Friday Breakfast, and this week things get a little chaotic. Johnno is away eating tapas in Spain, so Scott is co-hosting. Scott kicks things off with the story of his Uber drive in, then shares his fire alarm incident. Yiannis brings the latest on his broken toes, including the surprisingly tricky business of washing his moon boot, and shares another job rejection. The pair debate the great stainless steel pots and pans question: are they worth the effort? They also dig into the tricky topic of living on your partner’s money. Yiannis spins another Yarn, and...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with the fabulous Jimi The Kween to talk all things new music, their brand-new EP MixTape, and what’s next in their ever-evolving career. Plus, JOY Breakfast gets the world exclusive of playing Jimi’s hot new single Pretty Club Girl on air for the very first time! It’s a high-energy chat packed with music, creativity, queer joy and plenty of Kween energy!

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Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.

Joel & Mama Mish kick off the show with a BIG $60 million Powerball conversation, asking listeners what they’d do if they suddenly had a life-changing jackpot — from hiring cleaners, chefs and therapists to buying vineyards and handing out free wine! Then it’s some feel-good Good News, with incredible stories of bravery, community kindness, conservation wins and even floating scarecrows saving seabirds. We catch up with the fabulous...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with comedian and social media sensation Nick White about his hilarious new role in Monty Python’s Spamalot. Nick chats about stepping onto the stage in this iconic musical comedy, his journey through comedy, and building a following online with his cheeky and relatable content. It’s a fun, candid conversation about theatre, comedy, social media and what happens when your online personality meets the West End-worthy world of Spamalot!

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Joel and Mama Mish sit down with Jeremiah Louis for a heartfelt conversation about the brand-new queer TV series I Wear You. Jeremiah chats about the inspiration behind the series, bringing authentic queer stories and experiences to the screen, and the creative journey behind making the show. It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about identity, representation, community and the importance of seeing our stories reflected on screen.

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Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.

This week Joel & Mama Mish, are getting fabulously weird and wonderfully queer! They chat with Melbourne actor, writer and creative Jeremiah Louis about his surreal new queer TV project I WEAR YOU, exploring ageing, vanity, loneliness and what it really means to be seen. Then Nick White joins us to talk about making the leap from architect to comedy superstar and his musical theatre debut as the Man...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger about their wild and wonderfully creepy new show Creepy Boys, hitting the Melbourne Fringe Festival. They chat about the inspiration behind the show, creating something that’s equal parts weird, hilarious and thought-provoking, and what audiences can expect when they step into the world of Creepy Boys. It’s a fun, cheeky conversation about theatre, creativity and embracing the beautifully bizarre!

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Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.

This week Joel & Mama Mish get into some big conversations and plenty of fabulous Fringe chaos! They catch up with Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Community Manager Jeremy Oliver for an update, chat with Mish Kumar-Jonson, newly inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent, about mental health, lived experience and creating more inclusive support systems. Then things get VERY creepy with the...

Johnno’s off sunning himself in Spain this week, so Yiannis is joined by Dr Cat to hold down the fort. Yiannis shares some surprisingly positive job rejection letters, and recounts a public toilet disaster. The pair dig into whether chocolate actually gives you strength, and chat through a newly discovered cat species. There’s also news of Serbia’s first gay president. Yiannis rounds things out with a look at job interviews that never happened — starting with the mysterious “Fauna Spotter Catcher” role. New episodes every Friday — subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.

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Greg Gould joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast with a huge announcement: he’s teaming up with Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom to re-record her iconic hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair) for its 20th anniversary.

Greg shares the very unexpected way the collaboration came about, how a social media follow turned into voice notes, recording plans and a new friendship, plus the news that Sandi is heading to Australia and Greg will be joining her for a national tour.

It’s an announcement filled with music, laughs and...

Melbourne singer, songwriter and producer ALIUS (aka Sebastian Ivanov) joins Brett on JOY Breakfast to chat about his latest single Trigger Point and the journey that’s taken him from appearing on The Voice alongside his twin sister to building a solo career with millions of streams.

ALIUS opens up about finding his identity as an openly queer artist, the realities behind success in the music industry, and why Sweden has played such a major role in shaping his sound. He also reveals his Eurovision ambitions, including being put forward for Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, and shares what’s next...

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

10/02/2026

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Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Jason is away but join Mietta & 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

15/09/2026

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@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

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Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat for the last time 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 – make sure to catch up on the previous 39 eps!

22/09/2026

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Yiannis and Johnno are back for episode four, and it’s a big one. Johnno kicks things off with his weird dental therapy experience, while Yiannis is still knee-deep in dating app disasters. Johnno also shares his NFL experience, and Yiannis gives a broken toe update — complete with an awkward massage experience along the way. The boys dig into what went down at the World Hyrox Championships, and Yiannis replays how his latest job interview could have gone if he got an interview. There’s also another instalment of Johnno’s Jibber Jabber, before the pair wrap up with the good...

Joel and Cat from Tuesday Breakfast sit down with Aussie music legends Nat Bass and James Ash from Rogue Traders for a fabulous catch-up about their brand-new album, upcoming tour and their seriously hot new single Dirty Dirty Disco featuring the one and only Dannii Minogue! They chat about the Rogue Traders journey, reuniting after more than two decades, making new music and what fans can expect when they hit the road. And yes… there’s plenty of disco, nostalgia and Gay Xmas energy along the way!

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Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Mietta’s away but join 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

01/09/2026

Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast
@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

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Joel sits down with the incredibly talented Darby James for a heartfelt conversation about their upcoming show Little Squirt at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Darby opens up about the inspiration behind the show, their personal journey, and the stories and experiences that have shaped this deeply human and moving work.

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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.

Mama Mish is away, so Joel is flying the JOY Breakfast plane solo this week — but don’t panic, because there’s a HUGE show ahead! We’re celebrating 70 years of Australian television, counting down TV Week’s Top 25 Aussie shows of all time and asking what show had YOU glued to the telly! Joel is joined by the fabulous Darby James to...

Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Mietta and Dr Cat are away but join Jason, Tamzyn (Geeks Out) and Yiannis (Living Life Single) 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

25/08/2026

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@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

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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

18/08/2026

Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast
@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

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Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day! Jason is away this week but join Mietta, Dr Cat, and guest presenter, James Alderton, 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

11/08/2026

Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast
@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuros...

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

4/08/2026

Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast
@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

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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

28/07/2026

Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast
@miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat)

The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 33 – with Mietta, Ja...

Brett and Scott catch up with Samantha Jade backstage at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre as she wraps her acclaimed run as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman: The Musical.

Samantha reflects on making her musical theatre debut, the challenge of performing eight shows a week and the emotion of saying goodbye to a role that pushed her well outside her comfort zone.

She also reveals what comes next, including plans to head to Los Angeles to write and record new music, with a new EP on the horizon.

Plus, Samantha shares why the LGBTQIA+ co...

Yiannis and Johnno are back with a jam-packed one. Johnno confesses his cold-calling dilemmas, while Yiannis nurses a very sore, very broken toe. Yiannis also shares an app dating disaster and poses the question when’s the right time to introduce a kink into the conversation? In entertainment news, the boys dig into Mel C and the Spice Girls, and try to figure out what job Yiannis should actually apply for next. Johnno’s public transport nightmares continue to escalate, and in Johnno’s Jabber his weekly whinge he wants to know: what food should never be eaten on public...

Joel and Mama Mish catch up with Aussie music legend Ella Hooper, who is officially embracing her fabulous Americana era! Ella chats about her brand-new single Cowboy Man, her upcoming album Overnight Success, and what inspired this exciting new chapter in her musical journey. Plus, she spills on her upcoming tour and what fans can expect when she hits the road. It’s Ella like you’ve never heard her before — country twang, cowboy dreams and plenty of musical magic!

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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.

It’s Gay Xmas on JOY Breakfast as Joel & Mama Mish listen to the brand-new single from Nat Bass & Dannii Minogue for the very first time! We also dive headfirst into our September horoscopes, taking a trip into the upside-down world where Aries needs to tone it down, Libras are flirting with everyone and Pisces are romantically planning their entire future...

Harley Wilcher and Caleb Sweet join Brett and Scott on JOY Breakfast ahead of opening night of Holding the Man at Williamstown Little Theatre.

Playing Timothy Conigrave and John Caleo, Harley and Caleb reflect on stepping into one of Australia’s most enduring queer love stories, the responsibility of keeping Tim and John’s story alive, and the emotional weight of revisiting the AIDS crisis through their characters.

They also chat about their journeys as performers, building trust in the rehearsal room, the moments in the play that hit hardest, and what they hope a new...

Bebe Oliver is back on JOY Breakfast! Joel & Mama Mish chat with the Artistic Director & CEO of Blak & Bright about the power of First Nations storytelling, poetry and the importance of amplifying First Nations voices on their own terms. Bebe also takes us inside this year’s festival, its theme “EVERY: WHEN”, supporting emerging writers and the incredible stories and storytellers audiences can discover. ✨

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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, we’re getting stuck into the big question: AI — are you a fan, or are you absolutely not having a bar of it? We’re also talking footy as the finals are here, with the Chris from GAYFL joining us to chat all things football, finals fever and the fabulous world of footy...

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.

Joel is taking a well-earned week off, so this Thursday on JOY Breakfast, Mama Mish is joined by the fabulous Joss from Monday Breakfast for a special co-hosting takeover! ️✨ The pair bring their usual mix of laughs, lively chats, plenty of JOY and some great conversations to get your Thursday morning started. From the latest happenings and In Other News, to the f...