With his comedy tour on hold and Eurovision cancelled due to COVID-19, Tom and Jess catch up with comedian Joel Creasey to find out how he’s doing and what he’s keeping busy with.

They find out what advice he gleaned from Joan Rivers before her passing, and why Tom wants to thank Joel’s dad!

Follow Joel on Instagram @joelcreasey.

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Australian blues rock guitarist and singer Nathan Cavaleri chats to Tom and Jess about his latest single, Castles in the Sky.  They find about his inspiration for writing the track, as well as some gossip about his first girlfriend.  (Spoiler alert: it was Jess!)

Castles in the Sky is available to buy and stream now wherever you get your music.

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This week Tom was in the JOY studio and Jess was broadcasting from her shed due to the COVID-19 social distancing rules. So what have they been up to in self-isolation?

Jess has a warning about attempting flatpack furniture with your partner in close quarters.

Plus neighbourhoods have been staging teddy bear hunts for the kids in their front windows, so how has Tom contributed to the game?

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While much of Australia’s workforce is at home, our pets are more important to us than ever. Tom and Jess spoke to RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker about how they are caring for animals in shelters and customers that want to adopt or foster animals. They also ask whether pets can carry or be infected by the COVID-19 virus, and if our pet food supplies are holding up.

To find out about supporting RSPCA Victoria or adopting a pet, go to rspcavic.org.

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Last week, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the Government would lift the moratorium on onshore gas exploration in Victoria, posing an unacceptable threat to Victoria’s farmland and communities, and will only exacerbate the climate crisis we are currently in.

Ellen Sandell from Victorian Greens believes this was done while people were distracted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and she joined Tom and Jess to let them know what this means and how we can stop it.

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Tom and Jess are joined by Sgt Matt Roberts from Victoria Police to find out what the role of the Water Police is and how they are keeping Victorians safe.

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Tom and Jess caught up with Rhonda Burchmore about her time in the African Jungle on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, how she began her career as an entertainer, and what’s up next now the Coronavirus has struck the industry.

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This morning Jess spoke to Ellen Sandell, Victorian Greens member for Melbourne, about the current discussions about Coronavirus happening in parliament, as well as where to get the best, official advice and updates.

Ellen has recently penned a letter to the Minister for Arts about how to support the struggling entertainment sector through this time of uncertainty about their work and income.

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The residents of Ramsay Street are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Neighbours all this week with returning characters, weddings, deaths, and 5 special bonus episodes featuring Rob Mills.

Tom and Jess caught up with Rob to find out what’s in store.

Neighbours airs at 6:30pm weeknights on 10 Peach, with bonus episodes starting from 7:00pm this week.  It’s also streaming on the 10 Play catch-up service.

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Network 10 and Screen Australia have created a 3-part documentary series called Out Here that focuses on LGBTIQ+ issues for people in rural Australia.

Tom and Jess spoke to Farmer Jon, who appears in part 1, Alone Out Here, about his search for love in a small country town, and his groundbreaking work into climate change and cattle farming.

The full series is now streaming free on 10 Play.

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