JOY Weekend Breakfast

The band is back! Jean returns having survived school holidays. Demetra, Jean and Alana weigh up the pros and cons of whether school holidays should be abolished.

Hosts Demetra and Alana explore why and how to have an alter ego, including an 8-point plan. Special guest Rowen D’Souza talks AO 26 Glam Slam LGBTIQA tennis tournament that is part of the Australian Open tennis. Special guest Bumpy Favell talks about the latest exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre Behind the Zip, an exhibition of photos and videos about the heyday of the drag king era 2000-2010 in Australia.

Demetra, Alana and Joysters celebrate and share fond memories and all that is fabciting about Midsumma carnival, whether there is any nuance to pickleball, and Alana reveals her insiders knowledge as a former judge of the Midsumma dog show.

Demetra and Alana reclaim the phrase ‘festive stress’, celebrate the merits of papayas, cantaloups, melons and other ‘c’ things at Christmas, and thriving with your chosen families.

Demetra and guest panellist “Diva Steve” Milton are joined by The Hon Fiona Patten to talk about how Fiona has championed and changed some controversial rules.

Demetra and Alana celebrate all things summer from how to plan for outside events in a city renown for 4 seasons in one day, how to eat a Buffalo Bill ice cream, and whether you should change your song playlist. We are also joined by two guests Jorge Luis Cruzado from the new JOY show Verbena Radio and David Rector and his shows the retro radio play Friends of Dorothy and his new show Icons.

Jean, Demetra and Alana navigate sayings, idioms, proverbs and malapropisms, and why revenge is a dish best served cold.

Demetra, Jean and Alana go through the good, the bad and the weird habits.

Demetra, Jean and Alana continue their discussion of hobbies, when do they stop being hobbies and when can they be addictive.

Demetra, Jean and Alana talk through aging, changing trends and at what point do you become “too old”?

Jean and Demetra discuss their hobbies, what they are, and when do they become a side hustle.

Demetra, Jean and Alana get spooky!

Demetra, Jean and Podcaster Mia discuss their ability (or inability) for DIY.

Demetra and Jean talk about our connection to the possessions we gather and the “stuff” that builds up.

It’s AFL grand final day and Demetra flies solo in her Bomber plane (get it? get it?) (aka JOY studios) and talks teams and belonging.  Pirates make a guest appearance.

Demetra and Jean navigate navigate the other side of the dating game and what to do when you are breadcrumbed, benched and in a situationship.

With Alana Rossi on panel.

Demetra and Jean explore where to find love and whether dating apps are still relevant.

With Alana Rossi on panel.

Jean is joined by comedian and content creator Bianka Ismailovski to discuss the concept and process of reinvention.

Jean struggles with her perfectionism and Demetra relapses back into hers.