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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 the weekend.New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 8: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 enormous crowd in Brazil, and a rather unexpected gig at a swingers’ party! It’s a fabulously fun catch-up with one of Australia’s favourite dancefloor voices. Follow Zoë on Instagram @zoebadwi Listen to The Only Way Is Up! by James Alexandr and Zoë Badwi, available now on music streaming platforms. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Zoë Badwi Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 eaten. The show wraps up with What’s Good, Not Good, plus their hopes and dreams for the weekend. New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 7: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 with a 3AM finish! Plus, from Tim Tams to unforgettable Australian tour memories, Tinie tells us why he can’t wait to return to Melbourne for Derby Day celebrations. It’s music, memories and a whole lot of late-night energy on JOY Breakfast! The post Wednesday Breakfast: Tinie Tempah Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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-expression and embracing every part of yourself. Plus, we ask the ultimate queer question: Which diva were you assigned at birth? It’s camp, it’s cheeky, and it’s bursting with personality! Join us for a celebration of all things diva, ahead of Will’s Melbourne Fringe performances at the Victorian Pride Centre. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Will Skarpona – Big Diva Energy appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 sneak peek at her upcoming intimate performance at Melbourne’s Bird’s Basement, featuring personal stories, beloved songs and previously unreleased original music. Could new music be on the horizon? It’s a conversation filled with vulnerability, laughter and a powerful reminder from Kate: whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to do it alone. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Kate DeAraugo Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 classics and the art of a truly unforgettable dance routine. It’s comedy, queer culture and pop music nostalgia, served with plenty of laughs! Find Chris on Instagram @lechrisdemos The post Wednesday Breakfast: Chris Demos Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 the show wraps up with What’s Good, Not Good, a look back at the highs and lows of the week. New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. The post Episode 6: Friday Breakfast with Yiannis and Johnno appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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! The post Thursday Breakfast: Jimi The Kween Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 Jimi The Kween about an enormous year of drag, DJing, international adventures and music, plus their brand-new mixtape and deliciously titled single Pretty Club Girl. And we wrap things up celebrating Matt Damon’s 56th birthday, with a cheeky trip through his biggest movie roles, awards and, naturally, his lifelong talent for getting spectacularly stranded! The post (73). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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! The post Thursday Breakfast: Nick White Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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. The post Thursday Breakfast: Jeremiah Louis Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 of Many Characters in Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. Plus, the horoscopes are BACK with our outrageous October predictions — from emotional marriages over coffee orders to dating apps, questionable decisions and potential Bunnings wedding bells! And we finish by celebrating the incredible Dame Julie Andrews’ 91st birthday, with a little Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and plenty of spoonfuls of sugar. The post (72). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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! The post Thursday Breakfast: Creepy Boys Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

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 Creepy Boys, S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, chatting about their wildly weird and wonderfully queer Melbourne Fringe show SLUGS — part electro-punk concert, part clown show, part puppet nightmare! And finally, Chris from GAYFL join us to dissect the AFL Grand Final, the incredible Brisbane–Hawthorn preliminary final, Nick Daicos’ record-breaking Brownlow win and, of course, Kylie Minogue performing at the Grand Final! ️‍ The post (71). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.