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Logan have celebrated the second year of their Loud And Proud Festival where locals flocked to the Kingston Butter Factory for a fun day of inclusive celebrations and fabulous entertainment.
Wayne, Raena and Drew were on the ground at the festivities capturing the heart and soul of the event, this podcast is a culmination of the bright event.
Joel & Dave catch up with newly appointed Men’s Kelpies Netball coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson to chat about her exciting new role leading the team into the first-ever Men’s Netball World Cup. They discuss her incredible career, what drew her to the Kelpies, and her vision for the future of men’s netball in Australia and beyond.
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave and their sassy bitch Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
The boys kick off the show with a cheeky October energy boost before diving into the latest pop culture buzz, from the chaotic celebrity cast of The Traitors Australia to Jessica Alba being spotted on the Gold Coast and even rumours that Australia Zoo could be up for sale. Dave issues a heartfelt (and slightly glitter-covered) public apology to Taylor Swift, while Joel keeps him honest with some hilarious breakfast banter. They welcome Jane Woodlands-Thompson, newly appointed head coach of the Australian Kelpies, to chat about her groundbreaking role leading the men’s netball team into the World Cup. Later, Joel & Dave speak with Lee Crockford from Rainbow Giving Australia about GiveOUT Day 2025 and the power of community generosity and t hey test their trivia chops in Closest to the Pin. The show wraps up with a birthday shout-out to tennis legend Naomi Osaka, plus some poetic flair and a dose of good vibes to send you into the day.
Joel & Dave catch up with ARIA Award–winning singer-songwriter Meg Washington to chat about her stunning new album Gem. Meg opens up about embracing creative freedom, the inspiration behind her lush new sound, and what fans can expect from her upcoming Monash live premiere. It’s an honest, insightful, and joy-filled chat with one of Australia’s most unique and celebrated voices.
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave and their sassy bitch Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
The boys kick things off with the latest news, weather, and a touch of Swiftie sparkle as Joel gets a Taylor-themed intro before diving into the big entertainment headlines, including Taylor Swift’s record-breaking box office success and Nicole Kidman/Keith Urban’s reported split. They unpack what Aussies miss most when living overseas (from Tim Tams to Bunnings snags), play Closest to the Pin with Liam, and chat about all things royal gossip with a cheeky Mystery Guest. Jennifer Watch is back, covering J.Lo and Ben Affleck’s red-carpet reunion and Jennifer Hudson’s fierce new look. Then, the show welcomes ARIA-winner Meg Washington to chat about her new album Gem, creative freedom, and her Monash live premiere. They wrap things up with a birthday celebration for Irish comedy legend Chris O’Dowd, complete with rhymes, laughs, and plenty of JOY.
Joel & Dave are joined by Aussie cabaret queen Tash York, who brings her bold humour and infectious energy to the studio! Tash chats about her brand-new 2025 Melbourne Fringe show Chaos Cabaret, her incredible career in comedy and cabaret, and what inspires her signature mix of heart and hilarity. She even jumps in to co-host the final hour of the show — performing a few improvised surprises and representing Dave in “Closest to the Pin”!
Joel & Dave catch up with Aussie musical theatre star Ainsley Melham, best known for bringing Aladdin to life on Broadway and beyond. They chat about his incredible journey from Australian stages to the bright lights of New York, what it’s like stepping back into those iconic shoes, and how his career continues to shine both at home and overseas.
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave and their sassy bitch Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
The boys kick things off with the latest news, weather, and a dose of October charm before diving into the headlines — including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s reported split. They share cheeky dating tips with a wink and some hilarious listener dating profiles, Aussie Broadway star Ainsley Melham drops by to chat about life as Aladdin on Broadway and cabaret queen Tash York sticks around to co-host the final hour, chatting all things cabaret, chaos, and her improvised comedy show — even performing two spontaneous on-air songs and representing Dave to test her skills in Closest to the Pin Joel and Dave and wrap things up with birthday celebrations for the one and only Sting.
Lily Catastrophe for Melbourne Fringe Festival joins monday breakfast to chat about her new show Bottom Surgery, here for Melbourne Fringe.
New Zealand comedienne brings her hit autobiographical one-woman cabaret on getting bottom surgery
“So… can you have kids now?” Join rising kiwi comedienne and burlesque princess Lily Catastrophe in her smash hit debut BOTTOM SURGERY, a semi-autobiographical variety evening about trying to get gender affirming surgery in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Enter Lily Catastrophe’s world of boys’ schools and girl failures as she explains all the parts you didn’t want to know about The Surgery.
Winner of the Best Cabaret award at the Nelson Fringe Festival 2025, this (mostly) one-woman show weaves together raunchy performance, outrageous storytelling, and confessional intimacy to invite audiences into Lily’s personal journey.
Part-memoir and part-plea for accessible trans healthcare, BOTTOM SURGERY is an exuberant celebration of trans bodies on stage that details the wins, losses, and the plain confusing parts of living as a transgender woman.
A multi-arts pride festival like no other
Love & kindness with a dash of unapologetic pride and acceptance
Join us on International Coming Out Day, for a vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community at Logan’s only pride festival. Experience a day filled with art, music, and joy.
Ali Strahan joins the Monday brekky crew to chat about the highlights of the event and how YOU can be involved.
Get ready for an egg cracking summer!
A chance photo opportunity transitions into an eye opening journey of gender rediscovery. Suddenly, in her 40s, Marnie Mills is born and there’s no going back. After a lifetime of living deep inside her shell, she’s out and ready to party!
If only she knew the first thing about being a woman.
Marnie may be fully grown but she’s experiencing the world for the first time. There’s a whole life to catch up on. Hair, make-up, dresses. Hormones. And scariest of all, wading back into the dating pool.
It’s an origin story 42 years in the making.
Marnie joins Tamzyn, Wayne and Raena to discuss her Fringe show HRT Hot Girl Summer on Monday Breakfast.
Its round 8 of the AFLW this Footy Fiddle Faddle and coming up this weekend is the AFLW Pride Round. Fi joins Tamzyn, Wayne and Raena to chat all about how the AFLW is shaping up this season.
Time for Raena our QLD correspondent and resident techie to come and chat about the what’s what of trending technology. This time were taking a dive into those robots that live in our computers and how we can utilise them.
Joel and Dave catch up in the studio with Aussie rising music star THORNE, the voice and energy turning heads across the local scene. They chat about Thorne’s creative journey, musical inspirations, and what fans can expect from their upcoming performance at the JOY Rainbow Sessions, celebrating queer artistry, community, and live music at its finest.
Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave and their sassy bitch Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
The boys kick off with some news, weather, and Dave’s hilarious “Top 5 JFK Airport Survival Statements. They explore the science behind how music can actually make chocolate taste sweeter, and dive into new TV buzz, from Rebecca Gibney’s musical comedy Happiness to her new gig as Millionaire Hot Seat’s first female host. Plus, they share weird and wonderful Fun Facts (ever met a “prickle” of porcupines?), chat with Inspector Mark Keen from Victoria Police about safety and visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, and welcome rising Aussie music star Thorne ahead of their JOY Rainbow Sessions performance. Final they wrap the show celebrating the timeless Catherine Zeta-Jones on her 56th birthday with a poetic toast to her brilliance.
T8iana joins Monday Breakfast with Joss, Wayne and Raena to share their new song Boy or Girl (Question of Life).
Listen to the full interview and the song here today and discover some hidden meanings behind the song.
Fi Newton of Chick’s Talking Footy joins Joss and Wayne on mad Monday after the AFL men’s grand final over the weekend, with the Brisbane Lions taking home the trophy.
Brisbane Pride went off without a hitch and JOY Breakfast’s very own Wayne and Big Bi Questions’s Raena hit the ground live and recorded all the bets bits of the day.
Hear their favourite moments and chats in this special podcast episode.
Loki Liddle (Jabirr Jabirr – he/him – frontperson, lyrics, vocal, guitar) and Creation Saffigna (she/they – vocals) joins Gillian, Felix and Sebastian to chat about Selve’s music media release; announcing their historic debut album, Breaking Into Heaven, released on September 12, 2025, as the first full-length album by an Aboriginal artist recorded at Abbey Road Studios. The release also featured the explosive title track, which showcases the album’s blend of post-punk, psychedelia, and indie-pop. The album serves as a defiant cultural statement and a celebration of First Nations artistry, with roots in the Jabirr Jabirr Country of frontman Loki Liddle’s ancestors.
