JOY Weekend Breakfast

For the fourth edition of JOY Weekend BreakFIST, Annie rambles on about CDs, Joel disrespects the Stevies and we all learn just a little too much about Joel’s youngest brother.

Ding Ding! Annie and Joel are back for Round 3! Annie stands opposed to uninvited guests, Joel travels to Cheesequake USA and they both discuss their “hamburger movies”.

Annie and Joel are back for Round 2! New secrets are revealed in Two Truths One Lie, Annie slowly sinks to the floor before discussing culinary crimes and Joel upsets Madonna fans globally.

Annie and Joel kick off their pilot episode with get-to-know-you games! Talking in caveperson makes Annie hungry, Would You Rather shows off how opposites attract and Joel is publicly shamed for not knowing the Spice Girls.

Demetra shares some of her favourite queer monuments and how we can reconsider monuments of painful memories and cultural narratives.

Inspired by Mitch Browne’s stylish take on black tie at the 2026 Men’s AFL Hall of Fame, and how it ruffled some conservative feathers, Demetra takes a look at what’s the deal with dress codes.

Demetra and Annie get fruity about Radiothon. With special guests JOY CEO Paul Scott-Williams, burlesque performer Cherry Charleston, and James Goldsworthy from Globe Victoria.

Demetra and Annie share happy moments that shape our lives, the Mandela Effect, and are joined by our special guest Craig Brown from The Open Table on JOY, about a special moment, and its sequel, in his life.

We also honour the memory of Marcia* Lucas who was one of the editors of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi. (*Correction: In the podcast Demetra says “Nancy”).

Demetra and Annie delve into what it will be like working with humanoid robots.

Jean and Demetra surprise each other about the connection between people who carry umbrellas and keeping a budget.

Demetra and Jean explore what did they want to be when they grow up, and then soon realise it’s possible they haven’t grown up at all.

Demetra and Annie explain (kinda) what to do when you meet aliens, which aliens you want to meet, what language to speak, whether clothes are optional, and how the LGBTQIA+ community is the best community the aliens should make first contact with.

Demetra and Annie commemorate ANZAC Day by remembering female spies from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and France, including Pippa Latour, Coral Hines, Joy Grace, Helen Taylor Thompson, Nancy Wake with a special mention of Rose Valland, Elsa Barrine, and Mata Hari. We are also joined by special guest Dr Dino Hodge to talk about the Greek Community of Melbourne embracing us LGBTIQA+ Greek family (43min).

Demetra and Annie delve into hypnotism’s history and methods and discover how and why you might want to hypnotise yourself.

Demetra and Annie discover that making a first authentic impression is more powerful than simply aiming for a “good” impression.

The Jester has played a role in royal courts to speak truth to power, and bring some good chaos to a serious world. Demetra explores how a bit of jester energy can also helps us navigate uncertainty.

The sequel to our show Are you a s/hero (#55)?

Demetra and Jean discuss the role of villains and why we need them.

Demetra explores why space; our, public, safe and head spaces are all connected. Interview with Kath Akuhata-Brown, writer and director of the film Koka (Mother) (at 48min).