This week’s episode brought to you from a very determined Andrea’s hospital bed, with Alice holding recording equipment bedside!

Gordon speaks with Brigadier David Allfrey, MBE, about the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They discuss when the Tattoo will come to Melbourne, the proud tradition of the event, and what the word “tattoo” actually means!

The fabulous Sarah joins Sammi in the studio to present their interview with the amazing Mary Lambert! They talk about her journey, her new album Heart on my Sleeve and even get a taste of it.

Moonee Valley Deputy Mayor Cam Nation dropped by the Brekkie Bears and talked to Big Bear Mark and Carly about Mooney Valley’s first big IDAHOBIT celebrations and upcoming LGBTI Action Plan!

Chris & Cam decided that it was time for the big family portrait.  It’s been almost a year since #RosieDog came into their lives, turned life upside down, wrecked the house and became their number 1 priority! Ah children…

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May is Masturbation Month, so Dean and James thought they’d explore all the ‘jerkings’ of this wondrous pleasure. The boys are joined by comedians Wes Snelling and Nath Valvo, as they too ponder on one of life’s greatest… pleasures.

Michelle and her co-host Clayton talk to film maker Suzi Taylor. Her film Love in Full Colour explores the experience of 12 youth as they prepared to be a part of the Same Sex Formal, run by Minus 18. The team also chatted to Steph and Madeleine, two of the stars of the film, who shared their experiences of being part of project.

Sonja speaks with director Judy Rymer about her documentary film I Will Not Be Silenced. This confronting but very important film is about Australian Charlotte Campbell Stephen, who was attacked and raped by a gang of men while living in Kenya in 2006.

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News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex communities.

On the eve of the International Aids Candlelight Memorial, Jodie, Amy and Andrea speak to Max Niggl, Positive Speakers Bureau Coordinator about the journey of people living with HIV in Australia and how far we’ve come.

This year marks the centenary of women’s AFL football. Dougz and Mal chat with one of the Melbourne FC female stars Ellie Blackburn live in the studio about women’s footy and this year’s test series.

And a collection of vignettes in honour of the AIDS Candelight Memorial 2015.

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News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex communities.

Papa Mark and Curious Dene are joined by Kurt and Michelle from Trans*positions, to exchange ideas and etymology.

The ANZAC legend, they discussed World War I and what it meant to Australia at the time. Listen as they contextualize the Great War from a distance of 100 years.

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From Back Seat S&M: The Double-D Dude

Podcast by Michael P on 8 of January, this is a light hearted discussion as Simon and Michael were a little unsure what it would be like to live in a man’s pants with 20 inches. Does he take away from the rest of the male population?

From Lefty Pinkoes: OutBlack

Podcast by Lauren H, the Lefty Pinkoes crew are joined by OutBlack, the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ, Sister Girls and Brother Boys group. This episode is about their presenting tinsel-tingled “I’m Dreaming of an OutBlack Christmas” party at the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood.

From Generation Next: Asexual Awareness Week

Generation Next is podcast by Stephen and hosted by Elanora and Madid.

The Gen Next Crew discuss the importance of Asexual Awareness, and provide a brief educational snippet on asexuality and the appropriate ways to conduct ourselves when finding out about some ones asexuality.

From Stripped Down: Kevin Newman the Dog Dancing Guy

JB and Kevin discuss the import roll that pets play in our lives. For many people the relationship with their pets is the most important aspect of their life: the unconditional love, their best buddy and loyal companion.

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Host Andrea and Jason present for the very first time, a program that takes community highlights and airs them as compilations.

From The Wet Spot: Queer Comedy

Tess Waters is in the studio with her Womanz show on at Melbourne Fringe and the girls chat about growing up funny and queer.

From TRANS*positions: Dana & Erin share a little about their very special relationship

Kurt and Andrea discuss relationships in the company of two amazing guests, Dana and Erin. Erin is a cis gendered woman in a long term relationship with Dana, a transgender woman.

From Is Nothing Sacred: Gender Ambiguity

This week, Pat and James present an interview with Claudia Astorino, assistant director of Intersex International. Together with Steph, they discuss:

From Hide and Seek: Nude men in the studio

In a first for Hide & Seek, The Apprentice and James were joined by naked men in the studio. NudeManFest invites and challenges men of the modern world to live as men did ages ago. It invites men to strip off their clothing and to rediscover themselves, others and nature. Organisers Kevin and Laurence joined the guys to discuss social nudity and NudeManFest happening on Australia Day Weekend as part of Midsumma 2015.

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