Stand Up Straight

In this episode, Michelle and Stephanie chat to Jacqui from Lantern Ghost Tours about their 7 Deadly Sins Haunted Pub Tour, part of this year’s GO WEST, a subset of the Midsumma festival.

They were then joined by Daniel Whitthaus, to chat about the play Beyond Priscilla, an adaption of his book of the same name.

Check out the Midsumma guide for more.

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Stand Up Straight went around the world in a discussion of gay and lesbian travel. Michelle and Clayton were joined by Big Bear Mark from The Woods and Brekkie Bears to discuss elements of the queer travel experience.

They discuss the USA, Thailand, Bangkok and also issues around travel in countries where homosexuality is criminalised.

Check out the podcast and enjoy the holiday snaps below.

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Michelle and Vinnie out on the town.

Clayton and Michelle were joined in the studio by men’s health expert, Dr Vincent Cornelisse. The trio discussed issues of sexual health, sex education, PEP, PrEP and more.

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JOY celebrated its 22nd birthday on 1 December. As part of the celebrations, the station held a party for its patrons – people who give significant donations that go a long way to helping JOY stay on air.

Stand Up Straight was honoured to be part of the party by inviting a number of the patrons into the studio to chat about why donating to JOY is important to them.

A significant part of the station’s funding comes from the JOY Patrons Program – it currently exceeds the money gained through memberships.

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In the lead up to World AIDS Day, Clayton sans Michelle, had a chat to Matthew Powell from Straight Arrows. Matthew has been HIV+ since his teens and shared his inspirational and education story.

Clayton was also joined by Tex McKenzie from the Victorian AIDS Council (VAC) to discuss what is happening around World AIDS Day. Charlie Sheen even gets a mention.

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Leenie, as Elphaba from Wicked.

Michelle and Clayton were delight to be joined in the studio by JOY’s Manger of People, Services and Culture, Taste of Radio teach and musical fan, Leenie Fabri. The trio chatted about musicals and their relationship to the GLBTI communities.

Covering such greats as Wicked, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Cabaret, The Pirate Movie, Rocky Horror and a very special intro.

Which musical is your favourite?

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Dr Matt Dunn

In this episode, the Stand Up Straight team chatted to Dr Matt Dunn, senior lecturer at Deakin Uni in Health, with a specialty in drugs in Alcohol.

The team discussed whether drugs make you more likely to contract HIV, drugs and alcohol in the GLBTI community and even if medical marijuana is a good idea.

It was a fantastic show and the team hopes to have Matt back again.

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Clayton, Michelle and Daniel

Michelle and Clayton were once again joined in the studio by the amazing Daniel Whitthaus. Recently celebrating his organisation NICHE receiving Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, Daniel chatted with our duo about his adventures in challenging homophobia, one cuppa at a time.

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Andrea, Emma, Charlie, Michelle and Stephanie. Photo by Betty Sujecki

Reflecting on Mental Health Week, Michelle and Stephanie were joined in the studio by Emma Formica and Charlie Cooper, volunteers at youth mental health initiative, headspace. The group discussed the importance of mental health, how we can help anyone with their mental issues and how to access the services of headspace.

For help with mental health issues please get in contact with Lifeline on 131114, who can help to find the right support for you.

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Michelle and Clayton, with special pop in guest Rachel from Spirit Lounge, sat down for a chat about the place of social media in the GLBTI community.

What groups are worth joining? Does it help or hinder friendships? Has it altered the meaning of the word ‘friend’?

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