A Blak queer love story under a lemon tree lands at the Union Theatre for three nights only. Co-director Declan Greene shares how tenderness, history and spare design create a soaring, intimate epic.

Guest: Declan Greene, Artistic Director, Griffin Theatre Company

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Changes in erection strength or control are common—and worth talking about early. Pelvic health physio Derryn Pert explains causes, inclusive care and practical first steps.

Guest: Derryn Pert, Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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JWST’s “little red dots,” the brightest black-hole flare ever, and an Australian fix that sharpened the space telescope’s vision. Rebecca Davies decodes three cosmic headlines that read like sci-fi.

Guest: Dr Rebecca Davies, ARC DECRA Fellow and Faculty member at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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It is called the “silent killer,” but early awareness can save lives. Dr Mark Buzza unpacks symptoms, risk factors, and the research Pancare Foundation is backing to lift survival.

Guest: Dr Mark Buzza, Head of Research, Innovation & Advocacy, Pancare Foundation

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The post Dr Mark Buzza: Pancreatic Cancer — Signs, Risks and Hope appeared first on JOY Drive.

Why do “Baby Shark” and “Padam Padam” lodge in our heads, and how do we finally shake them loose? Music cognition expert Professor Emery Schubert explains the science of sticky songs, from melody and memory to the quickest fixes.

Guest: Professor Emery Schubert, UNSW Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The post Professor Emery Schubert: Why Earworms Take Over Your Brain appeared first on JOY Drive.

Leo rounds up a big week: Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor (Twenty Years Edition) lands on streaming with bonus tracks and remixes, while Katy Perry drops “Bandaid” and Kylie unveils an Amazon-exclusive Christmas single ahead of Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped). Plus Joel Adams re-records “Please Don’t Go,” Sheppard cover “Champagne Supernova,” Dimitrii (an AI alter-ego project) releases “Gravity,” Jonas Brothers tease a Disney+ holiday film with “Coming Home for Christmas,” YouTube gems include Divine’s final interview and ARIA-night Tina Arena, and the Throwback spotlights Madonna’s “You’ll See.”

Guest: Leo Stubbing, The Sound Museum Podcast & YouTube Channel

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The post Leo Stubbing: Madonna’s Confessions at 20, Katy’s “Bandaid,” and Kylie’s Xmas appeared first on JOY Drive.

Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit?

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin breaks down the science behind hay fever, food reactions and mysterious sensitivities, and shares how we can better understand and manage our body’s over-the-top responses.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has been dubbed “the Internet’s Mayor”. His joyful, viral campaign is turning local politics into a global phenomenon.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has been named a finalist in this year’s Melbourne Awards, recognising its role as a cultural force for connection, creativity and visibility.

Guest: David Martin Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The post David Martin Harris: Celebrating Queer Storytelling at the Melbourne Awards appeared first on JOY Drive.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has dropped its 2026 program, with more than 80 events celebrating connection, creativity and pride. From the Parade and Fair Day to new performances and venues across the city, this year’s festival is set to be bigger than ever.

Guest: Jesse Matheson, Interim CEO, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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