Joel and Dave sit down with Broadway star Tricia Paoluccio, who’s in Australia to play none other than Dolly Parton in her brand new show Here You Come Again. Tricia shares what it’s like bringing the country queen’s charm, music, and spirit to life on stage — and even treats Joel to a cheeky little serenade with a live rendition of Jolene (or should we say, Joelene?). It’s heart, humour, and a whole lotta Dolly — don’t miss it!

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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.

Joel & Dave kicked off the morning with the news that Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially finalised their divorce—prompting jokes about Hollywood’s “Single Wolverine”—before Dave dropped the bombshell that he’s moving to New York! At 7.45, Jeremy Oliver from Victoria Police joined the show to talk Grindr safety, domestic violence awareness, and the launch of their new LGBTIQA+ Bulletin News. Sassy Liam bought the boys a cheeky round of his new segment “Closest to the Pin,” and the team welcomed Broadway star Tricia Paoluccio, who’s bringing her Dolly Parton-inspired musical Here You Come Again to Australia. The show wrapped with a poetic birthday roast for comedy legend Ricky Gervais, still offending and thriving at 64.

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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.

Joel & Dave kicked off the morning with Dave’s haircut drama before diving into the 2025 Logies nominations—complete with a brand-new Ray Martin Award—and the unexpected return of ‘90s heartthrob Jonathan Taylor Thomas to the spotlight (maybe). Dave posed his Big Question, Joel dropped some Random Thoughts, and listeners got the latest on Joel’s cheeky “infatuation” update. They welcomed three-time Aussie Barista Champion Jack Simpson, who wowed with his passionfruit husk coffee and plans for Milan, before testing Pride Month knowledge in a fabulous round of trivia. The show wrapped with a fierce birthday tribute to pop icon Paula Abdul, still dancing, slaying, and “Forever Our Girl” at 63.

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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.

Joel & Dave kicked off the show with a sneak peek at Dancing with the Stars Australia 2025 and the star-studded cast, before unpacking the shock cancellation of ABC’s Q+A after 17 years. They shared hilarious excuses to ditch social plans, debated the age kids should get their first phone, and had a laugh during Dave’s “Finish the Sentence.” In Jennifer Watch, they dished on Jennifer Garner’s PDA with John Miller and Jennifer Hudson’s glam mother-son moment at the BET Awards. Listeners texted in to reveal their non-negotiable grocery items, while Joel and Liam shared spicy texts from frustrated Aussies. The mystery guest segment added intrigue, and the show wrapped with a cheeky tribute to footy icon Warwick Capper, still kicking goals at 62 (and still rocking that mullet).

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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.

This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the QNN podcast’s progress and the hilariously chaotic “Gay Test” Reel, followed by Dave’s $35 meal experiment and some juicy tea about Liam’s love life—and why he showed up late. The team took a trip down memory lane chatting about their first-ever phones before launching into Dave’s Big Question and a cheeky round of “Finish the Sentence.” Joel brought his usual sparkle with Random Thoughts, leading into their fabulously unhinged Horoscope Hilarity segment for Pride Month, complete with cosmic queer wisdom. They wrapped things up with a glittering birthday tribute to Troye Sivan, who just turned 30 and is still serving pop perfection and gay icon energy.

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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.

This episode kicks off with some big news—team member Liam has officially become an Aussie citizen, and the boys threw an on-air celebration to mark the moment. They also recapped Jason Collins’ joyful wedding, spilled the tea on how much Aussie TV hosts really earn, and celebrated the Kelpies’ historic netball win over England. Jennifer Watch is back – with J.Lo’s headline-grabbing AMA performance and J.Law setting the record straight on those Miley Cyrus rumours. The boys then circled back to Liam’s milestone moment, hosted the fun-filled Aussie Song Contest, and wrapped up with a heartfelt birthday and farewell tribute to broadcasting icon Myf Warhurst.

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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.

This episode kicks off with some fun banter and Radiothon buzz before the boys ask: where’s LIAM? Joel shared his latest random thoughts, while Dave posed his “Big Question” before welcoming Paul Horwell from the Victorian Pride Centre to chat about the upcoming ‘Plunge for Pride’ abseiling fundraiser. The morning wrapped up with an interview with theatre-maker Tim Watts about his boundary-pushing show Night Night, and a birthday celebration for the ever-charming Ginnifer Goodwin.

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Strap in for a hump day rollercoaster with Brett, Tim & LJ as pop legend Belinda Carlisle drops in to chat about her new album Once Upon a Time in California — a sonic love letter to the California classics of her youth. Then, rising star Ivana, fresh from Australian Idol Top 5, joins live in-studio to talk Eurovision dance beats, recording mishaps, and singing to her #1 fan (her toddler nephew!).

PLUS, LJ’s accidental Tinder chaos. Life drawing revelations (with visual overshare). Christina Aguilera earns a new promo: LJ’s Boomer Bangers. Cats in washing machines, and a whole lot of German musical theatre flashbacks!!

It’s weird, wild, and so JOY — equal parts queer chaos, big laughs, and heartfelt love for local and international talent.

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Pop icon Belinda Carlisle joins Brett, Tim & LJ to chat about her new album Once Upon a Time in California, a heartfelt collection of cover songs inspired by the California radio tracks she grew up with. From recording across continents to collaborating with a producer 25 years her junior, Belinda shares how this album became a love letter to the music that shaped her.

We talk about her first single “The Air That I Breathe,” how she put her own twist on old favourites, and why she still gets joy from reinterpreting music while keeping the integrity of the originals. Plus: fangirling from our hosts, unexpected trivia about the album title, and a reminder of just how timeless that voice really is.

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Australian Idol Top 5 superstar Ivana drops by JOY Breakfast with Brett, Tim & LJ to celebrate her brand-new single Burning — a Europop banger with big dancefloor energy and a side of heartfelt acoustic realness.

She talks about life post-Idol, how the show shaped her pop star journey, and some major career highlights — including singing the national anthem at the Australian Open and performing at the Commercial Radio Awards (mic pack chaos included). Plus: her recent signing with a German record label, launch shows in Melbourne and Sydney, and the adorable toddler who’s her No. 1 fan (her nephew knows all her unreleased tracks!).

Also: local connections, Mill Park pride, and a surprise German ABBA moment you won’t see coming.

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