Our Voice

Podcasts

Our Community. Our Stories. Our Voice

Location:

Melbourne, VIC

Genres:

Podcasts

Special Interest

Local News

Description:

Our Community. Our Stories. Our Voice

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.joy.org.au/

Email:

ourvoice@joy.org.au

Episodes

Sammy Cameron

7/10/2014

For 20 years JOY 94.9 has been the voice of gay and lesbian Melbourne. Today one of its board members comes out as trans*. Sammy Cameron was known at the... LEARN MORE The post Sammy Cameron appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:49:15

Stuart Soley

7/10/2014

Throughout its 160 years, St Marks in Fitzroy has cared for the homeless, the poor and society’s forgotten peoples. When HIV first took hold of Melbourne’s gay community, St Marks... LEARN MORE The post Stuart Soley appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:49:55

Making Men: Andrew & Aaron

7/10/2014

People questioning their gender are amongst the most marginalised members of our community. Female To Male (FTM) Transgender people are a growing sector and a new support group is starting... LEARN MORE The post Making Men: Andrew & Aaron appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:53:17

Noel Tovey

7/10/2014

As Australia’s first indigenous ballet dancer and a successful writer, Noel Tovey has many stories to tell – that he does with poise, composure and the wisdom afforded his eight... LEARN MORE The post Noel Tovey appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:48:40

Jason Ball

7/10/2014

Jason Ball is a 24yo footy player for Yarra Glen’s River Pigs – and he’s gay. His public admission is an Australian first. His brave stance sheds light on the... LEARN MORE The post Jason Ball appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:53:15

Clayton Mitchell

7/10/2014

How does a man born in rural Western Australia in the mid 40s, go from being conscripted into the army to studying ballet at the army’s expense? How does one... LEARN MORE The post Clayton Mitchell appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:51:50

John-Michael Howson

7/10/2014

The Hollywood gossip guru entertained us on midday television for years. More recently he has authored mega-hit musicals like “Shout” and “Dusty”. John-Michael Howson is outspoken, opinionated and like him... LEARN MORE The post John-Michael Howson appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:53:05

Brett Lasham and Shirley

7/10/2014

On Mother’s Day we were joined by Brett Lasham, one of the owners of Melbourne’s iconic gay hotel The Laird, and his wonderful Mother, Shirley. Together they share the challenges Brett faced... LEARN MORE The post Brett Lasham and Shirley appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:43:38

Brent Harris

7/10/2014

Brent Harris is undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest contemporary artists. In 2012, the National Gallery of Victoria exhibited a retrospective of his paintings, drawings and prints. In this episode, Brent... LEARN MORE The post Brent Harris appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:40:03

Rachel Berger

7/10/2014

Comedian, broadcaster, novelist, columnist, agitator, television entertainer, ‘queen of stand-up satire and dominatrix extraordinaire of audiences’, Rachel Berger is the latest addition to the swelling ranks of Ambassadors for the... LEARN MORE The post Rachel Berger appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:55:49

Yvonne Gardener

7/10/2014

Our guest today has been an active member of Melbourne’s GLBTI Community for more than four decades. Only a handful of our founding pioneers maintain a public profile these days. Of the... LEARN MORE The post Yvonne Gardener appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:51:55

Dr Mark Stoove

7/10/2014

WARNING: Contains course language and adult themes. Today we speak with Dr Mark Stoove, one of Australia’s top researchers specialising in HIV, AIDS & STI epidemiology and behaviours. We discuss... LEARN MORE The post Dr Mark Stoove appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:53:34

Wes Snelling

7/10/2014

For more than a decade, Wes Snelling has being engaging cabaret audiences around the world with his dark humour, quirky repertoire and extraordinary voice. In character or as himself, Wes... LEARN MORE The post Wes Snelling appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:55:49

Cr Tony Briffa

7/10/2014

One child in 4, 500 born at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital, is ‘Intersex’. What does “Intersex” really mean? Today we are joined by a true pioneer within the GLBTI community.... LEARN MORE The post Cr Tony Briffa appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:39:32

Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne

7/10/2014

The French historian and philosopher, Voltaire once said, “History consists of a series of accumulated imaginative inventions.” But as an advocate of civil liberties and social reform, I think even... LEARN MORE The post Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:44:36

Mark Robinson and James Campbell

7/10/2014

The youth of today are often portrayed as a selfish generation focused on cyber networking, devoid of social skills. The media would have us believe Gen Y and beyond have... LEARN MORE The post Mark Robinson and James Campbell appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:45:58

Becoming A Man

7/10/2014

Gays and Lesbians have come along way in the last 30 years and whilst we still have some way to go regarding equality under the law, generally we are accepted... LEARN MORE The post Becoming A Man appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:46:45

Benny And Frank: The Two Fat Lattes

7/10/2014

Note: This interview involves coarse language and adult themes. This dynamic duo inherently engage the listener as they entertained en-mass in a coveted weekly timeslot with their seemingly effortless signature sense... LEARN MORE The post Benny And Frank: The Two Fat Lattes appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:50:25

Kath Duncan

7/10/2014

If you woke up this morning feeling sorry for yourself, wondering why your life is so tough, then listen to Kath Duncan, Word For Word, as she brashly slaps you... LEARN MORE The post Kath Duncan appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:45:05

Leanne Renfree

6/15/2014

David Hunt presents Our Voice on JOY94.9. His guest today is Leanne Renfree, a veteran volunteer at JOY. Leanne has been a member on the JOY committee of management, and... LEARN MORE The post Leanne Renfree appeared first on Our Voice.

Duration:00:58:03