This weekend Australia’s ultimate tribute band BABBA present The Ultimate ABBA Pyjama Party live streaming from St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall.

Tom and Jess spoke to founding member Michael Ingvarson who plays Benny to find out what to expect from a BABBA show, and what does the extra ‘B’ stand for??

To join in the fun grab your tickets for just $12 from Memo Music Hall.

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It’s the first day of Winter and the rain is falling. Not only that but a lot of us are working from home, out of work or possibly even working longer hours away from home.  It’s all a lot for our pets to take in.

Tom and Jess spoke to RSPCA Victoria’s Head Behaviourist, Nikki Johnson, about ways we can provide enrichment for our pets in these times, to keep them happy and healthy.

For more information, or to support RSPCA Victoria, go to rspcavic.org.

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An amazing Australian animated feature film hits all premium video on demand platforms today– 100% Wolf –and it features a voice role by JOY’s own Jess Window!

Tom and Jess spoke to the lead actor Ilai Swindells, who plays pink-poodle-cum-werewolf Freddie, and director Alexs Stadermann about what it meant to be a part of a film with acceptance and inclusion at its heart.

They wanted everyone to see it in cinemas, but instead the cinema is coming to YOU! Rent 100% Wolf at home on Digital May 29.

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Part of Australia’s music landscape for the past 30 years, Diesel is back with brand new music. After putting out 2 EPs recently and recording new music while in isolation, the full album Sunset Suburbia will be released on August 28.  Tom and Jess had a good long chat to the music legend, and this is the extended interview with plenty of extras unheard on air.

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With poker machine venues currently out of action due to the pandemic, Victorians are not only saving millions of dollars, but it’s saving lives and livelihoods of problem gamblers. Fiona Patten says now is the time for pokies reform.

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What better way to stay in touch with the community throughout a pandemic than with Dolly Diamond and Kerrie Stanley streaming on JOY TV twice a week with Kerrie & Dolly’s House Party.

Tom and Jess chat to Dolly to find out what it’s all about!

Catch Kerrie & Dolly’s House Party Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on JOY TV, streaming on YouTube and Facebook.

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Tom and Jess spoke to Melbourne musician Taylor Sheridan about putting touring on hold and releasing new music during the pandemic.

Taylor’s latest track When the Demons Come is available wherever you get your music now, and you can follow Taylor on Instagram.

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When one of the busiest Centrelink offices in the country was threatened to be closed down with only hours’ notice yesterday, Adam Bandt from Australian Greens rallied the troops and sorted things out, but with only a three month extension on their lease, Tom and Jess asked what more needs to be done?

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Tom and Jess chatted with platinum-selling German DJ/producer Topic about his latest US top-10 dance track featuring A7S, Breaking Me.  They spoke about musical inspiration, ultimate collab sessions and how to support our favourite artists during isolation.

Breaking Me is available to stream wherever you get your music, and you can follow @topic on Instagram.

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Tom and Jess caught up with Tom Wolfe from Tasmanian country music band The Wolfe Brothers to find out about cleaning up at the Country Music Awards in 2019, signing up with a new international record label and releasing their new single No Brakes.

Check it all out on their website.

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