We talk to Melbourne-based singer and producer Baptiste (Ebony Manusama) about the local industry and what it’s like to be able to make your own music.

Hear more tunes from Baptiste here or follow her on Instagram for updates.

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Hannah interviews chart-topping producer DJ Sammy about marriage equality, his spiritual music journey and whether he’d rather speak to animals or humans. DJ Sammy also had some sage advice for Hannah’s brother, Ben.

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Amanda Barbour joins Lindsey, Hannah and Greta to break down her inspiring intersectional feminist film festival Fem&ist Films. Split-up over three venues across Melbourne, Amanda gets into the nitty-gritty about why she chose the films and the theories and learning behind her choices. Fem&ist Films (pronounced fem-and-ist) kicks off this week at ACMI, Hares & Hyenas and Cage Me a Peacock Gallery.

For tickets and more click here; November 22 to 26, 2017.

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21st Century Women would like to acknowledge Transgender Day of Remembrance (today, November 20) as we mourn and remember trans and gender diverse people world wide who have endured violence as a direct result of their gender identity.

In this episode we explore The Emergence of Rainbow T with first-time filmmaker and Joy volunteer Toni Paynter. Her touching short-film (which screened as part of Tilde this October) is a detailed and moving exploration of Toni’s life.

Plus we discuss The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson a powerful documentary exploring the influence and impact of queer icon, gay rights activist and self-described ‘street queen’ Marsha P. Johnson.

You can view Toni’s film here.

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Have you ever heard a Melbourne Cup themed rap?! Well you’ve come to the right place because Hannah delivers. Lindsey confesses her deep love for ponies (plus horse themed television) and Greta talks a lot even though she promised she wouldn’t.

Plus a very Eurovision birthday – oh(!) and Word Garble meets some serious alliteration but can Hannah say it in time?

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What’s your dream wedding? It’s a question we don’t really get asked as queer people but in celebration of YES Week at Joy, 21st Century Women reached out to Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ community with that exact question. Plus Lindsey brings us a feminist birthday for Australia’s first female prime minister.

A big thank you to all our guests who took the time to record and share their thoughts on marriage: Ella, Justin, Callum, Claudia, Melissa, Ben, Shaun, Leon and Chris Tait – Joy’s program director. And to Jesse for spreading the word on Facebook.

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Music featured in episode nine: Jon Brion ‘Cubes’, Grimes ‘Butterfly’, Steve Lacy ‘Some’, Lady Gaga ‘Joanne’ live in Japan, The xx ‘Replica’,  Brain Children ‘Guts’ and Frank Ocean ‘Godspeed’.

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It’s episode two and we’re really getting into the hard stuff. Super-fan Greta has to ask herself, “is The Bachelor feminist?” Lindsey wishes Biddy Mason a happy birthday and Hannah explores all things Sappho – with bonus ancient harp!

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In episode one Lindsey delves into feminism at the Melbourne International Film Festival whilst unpacking the documentary Unrest. Hannah interviews performer Naomi Klemens about her show Matrophobia – it turns out the fear of turning into your mother is a thing. And Greta schools us with her Beginner’s Guide to the suffragettes. Plus happy birthday Bertha Lutz! Who are you?

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