David is in the studio, Soft-Touch-Sue (listen for her cat story) is back – in the office corner of her living room …. and they’re as crazy as every.

But please people, during these from-a-distance in Virus times, look out for each other and find things that make you happy.

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Welcome to the first edition of Friday Drive in full Coronavirus battle dress. This show was broadcast with David in the studio, Alex, filling in for Sue, from his bedroom and Con with the news from his lounge room.

Pandemic shows are shorter than usual as newscasts are longer and a half hour episode of The Informer is going to air 6-6.30 pm Monday to Friday for the duration of the pandemic. May it be over quickly and we all stay well! (And it’s good that podcast sound quality is back to normal!)

What is Alex’s bedroom like? Does he have mirrors on the ceiling? Does it need a makeover? Will he follow David’s styling tips? (Let’s hope not!)

Keep your spirits up @joy949  @JOYPodcasts

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It was an ominous Friday the 13th when this episode of Friday Drive was broadcast. The theme of the show was music from films with “guess that film” and an interview with MQFF Program Director Spiro Economopoulos being highlights.

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This week’s show starts with an interview with Johanna Durand, director at Alliance Française de Melbourne speaking about the 2020 French Film Festival. In particular, Johanna speaks about films that might be of particular interest to members of the JOY family.

David takes the week off and it gets crazier than ever. Sue is joined by Geoffrey and Alex in a show that is brought to you by the letter B. (Muppet Show, anyone?)

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It’s the David & Sue “Songs about Body Parts” Request Hour + Sue was asking you to name the song from the line from the lyrics so listen to find out the outcome!  So think of all those songs about lips, legs, hips, feet, mouths, hair, ears and you may just hear on during the podcast! #ListenNow for all the fun and music…

The request hour is on between 6 and 7 pm each Friday so send in your music (or other – use your imagination!) requests when we’re on-air or via our Facebook page before the show and then listen to the frivolity and your songs on Friday nights.

So, get yours ready for this week and why limit your requests to music – David & Sue have lots of talents so why not request that they use them!

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David & Sue talk to Lisa Sontag (Mrs Wilkinson) and Justin Smith (Billy’s Dad) from Billy Elliot the Musical which is now playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. You can get tickets at the show website. Remember it’s finishing on 19 April so get your tickets now so you don’t miss out.

Billy Elliot The Musical, featuring music by the legendary Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical is an extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world. Seen by over 12 million people worldwide and acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot is the recipient of over 85 awards internationally. Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever.

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So this week, we have Sue who has taken the wrong tablets (can you tell the difference?!) and David who fills us in on his tap-dancing and theatre career (oh yes?!).

It’s the Friday eve of Mardi Gras and Alex phones in from Sydney where he is wearing glitter (anything else?!) in preparation for being in the JOY 94.9 parade contingent.

Request hour should have been two hours. Who knew there are so many songs about telephones?!

Two of the stars of Billy Elliot arrive in the studio in the middle of all the doziness and craziness to talk with David and Sue. It goes (surprisingly!) well 🙂

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It’s a short hour in this week’s crazy mad talking hour with David and Sue – there was a glitch in the studio and we’re missing the middle hour. Imagine the laughs… or despair! 🙂

But there’s more than enough here to entertain you. How can David have a cat, what with his apartment overstuffed with snow globes and dwarves? And should Sue be getting her marriage celebrant outfit out of the wardrobe? Listen for the first(?) in a series: David and Sue’s Dating Success Stories.

We also have news of Melbourne’s new urban art festival. David and Sue speak with festival director Zoe Paulsen and artist Kaff-eine. Check out the super-informative web page of CAN’T DO TOMORROW and get yourself down there.

Request hour is all about body parts. The theme runs through the mayhem.

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David & Sue talk to Zoe Paulsen, Festival Director  the Can’t Do Tomorrow Festival which is on at The Facility in Kensington until 29th February 2020. They also talk to Kaff-eine who is one of the street artists at the festival. You can get tickets from the festival website.

About the Can’t Do Tomorrow Festival:

Between 20 and 29 of February 2020, we’ll be transforming the Facility, Kensington, into an outlandish Eden populated by a crowd more hedonistic than a 90s warehouse rave.

More than 100 artists, crews and collectives will descend on the Facility to display (and distribute) work in urban art disciplines as varied as: painting, murals, photography, stencil, sculpture, video, illustration and epic immersive installations.

We want to change the way you experience public space. To holler ourselves hoarse about Australia’s urban art scene and inspire (as well as invest in) a new generation of talent. Ultimately, we’re keen to question the very nature of art itself.

We don’t pretend to be custodians of the contemporary urban art scene. We’re a micro-movement inside a macro-movement. The underground grows, advances and develops with its own organic energy. We’re just here to provide the platform.

About Kaff-eine:

Kaff-eine is an established street and contemporary artist recognised for her illustrative freehand style, delicate linework, and quiet melancholic characters. She has painted public and private works in Australia, Germany, France, USA and the Philippines; had successful solo and group exhibitions, and illustrated two children’s books.

To celebrate LGBTQI identity and culture, Kaff-eine is creating Infinite Thanks, a collection of small paintings with images and  stories called ‘ex votos’, dedicated to rainbow deities. These will reflect the daily fears, needs, and aspirations of a range of rainbow folk. Kaff-eine will display these paintings inside a purpose-built shrine at the Can’t Do Tomorrow festival.

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It’s the Lisa and Sue “It’s OK to be Single Songs” Request Hour + Pick that Song with Alex. Well it was Valentines day but, of course, Lisa &and Sue rebelled and decided to celebrate Singles Awareness day instead and so did you judging by the number of requests that they received! Make sure you listen closely for Lisa and Sue singing along with Melissa Etheridge and there’s also the Pick That song segment with Alex.  #ListenNow for all the fun and music…

The request hour is on between 6 and 7 pm each Friday so send in your music (or other – use your imagination!) requests when we’re on-air or via our Facebook page before the show and then listen to the frivolity and your songs on Friday nights.

So, get yours ready for this week and why limit your requests to music – David & Sue have lots of talents so why not request that they use them!

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