Murphys Law

Katie O’Connor joins Anna and Dean to discuss her upcoming show, ‘The Subtle Art of Modern Dating’, at this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival.  Katie used 5 years of dating experience to create the show and opens up to Anna and Dean on being ghosted, both on apps and in person!

James Blunt discusses his latest album, ‘Once Upon a Mind’, songs and music videos with Anna and Dean.  Hear how the British Army prepared James for touring, the linkage between 2 songs from 2 different albums, making a music video with his father and his upcoming Australian tour with Jason Mraz in November 2020.

Anna and Dean interview Brett and Alex from Wyndham City’s Q Program, a social group and committee for young people aged up to 25 years who may be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Intersex, Gender questioning, Pan Sexual and Straight.  They also discuss the Mad Hatters Tea Party, a Midsumma Festival event now in its 4th year.

Anna and Dean check out the lyrics (actual and ‘alternative version’) of songs shared by listeners and offer their ‘in-depth’ review and analysis.  Find out who is thought to sing the lyrics ‘starbucks lovers’ or which song is thought to have the lyrics ‘dressed up in nylon’.  Sing along with Anna and Dean and you decide whether the real lyrics or the messed-up lyrics are better!

A recent event has motivated Anna to get back on the dating apps.  Anna and Dean chat about her latest dating app experiences, tips on presenting yourself and photo staging.  Find out why Anna maybe close to ‘switching teams’ and what will keep her from doing so!

2019 winners of The Block, Tess and Luke, chat with Dean and Tim about their shock win, options for spending the $730,000 cash prize and that impressive glass floor!

Australian singer, songwriter and musician Gary Pinto discusses his upcoming show at the Arts Centre on the songs and times of legendary soul singer, Sam Cooke.  He also chats to Anna and Tim about R&B, Jimmy Barnes, voice coaching and keeping secrets on The Masked Singer!

ARIA Award winning singer and winner of The X Factor Australia Samantha Jade joins Dean and Anna to chat about her new song Bounce, singing at gay dance parties, her recent engagement and new haircut!

Who knew a cup of tea could be so controversial. The Murphys along with studio guests, ponder the hard hitting question- What is a standard cup of tea ? Milk, sugar, black, sweetener, Lap sang, Earl grey, english breakfast- Aargh! If that’s all too much, focus on the fart story, gay penguins and cuddling cows instead.

An icy winter day has slapped the Murphys in the face and left them pondering what they are grateful for. The listeners have also joined in to share what they hold most dear and sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make us happy. There’s the plethora of crazy stories and lot’s of interviews, which you can hear on the other podcasts from this week. Check them out on JOY94.9