JOY Breakfast on JOY 94.9

ARIA-winning singer and mental health advocate Kate DeAraugo joins JOY Breakfast to chat about the latest season of her podcast Why Do I Feel This Way, her journey through adversity, and why storytelling is a healing force. Kate opens up about motherhood, media pressure, and the need for safe spaces like JOY that lift people up instead of tearing them down. We also dip into RadioThon fun—including a cheeky chat about harnesses, past wild days, and a pledge to keep things educationally spicy. This episode is filled with compassion, resilience, laughter, and love—plus a reminder that everyone has a past, and that’s exactly what makes us strong. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Kate DeAraugo – Healing Stories, Harness Talk & the Power of Joy [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2025/06/12/wednesday-breakfast-kate-dearaugo-healing-stories-harness-talk-the-power-of-joy/] appeared first on JOY Breakfast [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast].

UK comedian, podcaster and certified Joy Brekkie fave James Barr calls in from the middle of his UK tour—and we cover everything from RadioThon mischief to Met Gala shade and the sad truth about British train station sandwiches. James weighs in on the 2025 RadioThon theme Stronger Together, sharing powerful reflections on queer solidarity, political accountability, and the beauty of the Aussie LGBTQIA+ scene. Plus: what is a harness really for? Should LJ get a leather demo? And why is George Michael still part of UK public toilet lore? It’s chaotic, cheeky, a little NSFW, and very, very James. The post Wednesday Breakfast: James Barr – Harnesses, Queer Unity & Sad British Sandwiches [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2025/06/12/wednesday-breakfast-james-barr-harnesses-queer-unity-sad-british-sandwiches/] appeared first on JOY Breakfast [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast].

Our favourite fashion commentator and Swinburne lecturer, Jye Marshall, returns to JOY Brekkie to serve style, sass, and sequinned insight on the 2025 Met Gala. From space suit fantasies to pantless couture, Jye unpacks this year’s theme “The Garden of Time” and why bold embellishments, recycled tailoring, and ginger mops were having a major moment. We talk Simone Biles’ jewels, Sarah Snook’s effortless power suit, Lorde’s moody minimalism (and makeup choices), and how even the carpet colour is making a statement. Plus, Jye gives some “no pants” party tips for your next Saturday night out. It’s a camp, colorful, couture conversation that proves fashion isn’t just what you wear—it’s how you show up. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Jye Marshall – Met Gala Realness, No Pants Trends & Fashion That Speaks [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2025/06/12/wednesday-breakfast-jye-marshall-met-gala-realness-no-pants-trends-fashion-that-speaks/] appeared first on JOY Breakfast [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast].

The newly sashed Mr. Vic Bear 2025, Billy Mather, joins JOY Breakfast to share tales from the Bear Fest runway, his wardrobe malfunction moment (yes, there were loose coin purses), and why community means everything—whether it’s in Bendigo or the back bar at Grouse. Billy talks about his journey into the Vic Bears, the joy of karaoke in jockstraps, and his chosen charity, the Australian Queer Archives. We also dig into the preservation of queer history (pool water included), the spirit of belonging for LGBTQIA+ folks outside capital cities, and why sometimes, to win hearts and votes, you’ve just got to twerk with everything you’ve got. This one’s full of laughs, heart, and hilariously honest moments that’ll make you feel warm, seen, and very, very entertained. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Billy Mather – Barely There, Big Love & Mr. Vic Bear 2025 [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2025/06/12/wednesday-breakfast-billy-mather-barely-there-big-love-mr-vic-bear-2025/] appeared first on JOY Breakfast [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast].

This very special episode of JOY Breakfast is bursting at the seams (and jockstraps) with community, comedy, and queer celebration! Brett, Tim & LJ welcome contestants from Mr Australasia Bear 2025, chatting all things body positivity, inclusive drag, risqué parties, meaningful charities, and the glorious absurdity of spa wars. Plus, we hear about burlesque in Vegas, sneaky wees in the Grand Canyon, and the perils of Café QR codes. From piercing mishaps to nipple politics, it’s a full-tilt ride across identity, hilarity, and heartfelt purpose — because in the world of bears, there’s room for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time listener or a curious cub, this is the episode to wrap you in a big queer bear hug. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Southern HiBearnation 2025: Bears, Burlesque & Belly Laughs with Brett, Tim & LJ [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast/2025/06/11/wednesday-breakfast-southern-hibearnation-2025-bears-burlesque-belly-laughs-with-brett-tim-lj/] appeared first on JOY Breakfast [https://joy.org.au/joybreakfast].