Youth In Control

In this week’s show, Sam interviews his parents on how they responded to him liking boys at the age of nine, Shiralee talks about how LGBT music influences her, and Lauren geeks out over the video game Dragon Age.

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The youth are back in control of your podcasts, and this time Lauren and Shiralee share some bad date stories.  Sam has the weekly news updates.  Then, Leon talks about his coming out story, inspired by Sir Ian McKellen!

Catch the team every Saturday at 4pm on JOY 94.9, and follow @youthincontroljoy on the ‘gram.

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This week, Sam has some tips on coping with stress, Shiralee and Lauren fill us in on how birth control is about more than just unwanted pregnancy, and Leon and Gian discuss the way friendships evolve as our lives and circumstances change.

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Your host Leon chats to Darcy and Anthony about issues impacting LGBTIQA+ youth communities including the government’s proposed Religious Discrimination Bill and the latest Israel Folau controversy.

On a lighter note, Anthony takes us through what’s hot at the cinema, and the team bring you the news of the week.

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Leon and Will recap their summer holiday shenanigans, reminisce about their first ever segment they presented on Youth In Control a year ago, and deliver the news of the week.

Plus Will has his top tips for making the most of university O-Week.

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Leon chats to guests Jordan, Will and Marto.

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Embracing cultural diversity is an important step in climate action solidarity. Here’s some incredible young people to keep your eyes on for years to come.

Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au.

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Coming out is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you face erase from both heterosexual society and the queer community. Erin, Will and Sam chat bisexual visibility as a young person.

Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au.

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Would a gym specifically for LGBTQ people make you feel more inclined to join up? Hear what we think!

Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au.

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Why is queer representation in mainstream TV important? Hear what we think!

Tune in to Youth in Control live, Saturdays 4-5pm on JOY 94.9FM, or find more JOYcasts at joy.org.au.

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