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Tom and Dylan recount the fabulous Midsumma Carnival Day bringing our community together in a massive celebration. In today’s hot topics: A woman releases a toxic gas from her bathroom in violation of the Geneva convention. A man uses a bizarre home remedy to solve a back ache. The post Midsumma Carnival, Noxious Gases & Home Remedies appeared first on Tom and Warren.
After his The Voice win in 2016, and his marriage equality anthem Love Is Love, we speak to Alfie Arcuri finding himself part of another talent competition in 2019’s Eurovision: Australia Decides, competing with his song To Myself against nine of his peers to represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. Eurovision: Australia Decides airs on SBS on Saturday 9 February. To Myself is available to buy or stream now. The post Alfie Arcuri – To Myself appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Once again Commander Stuart Bateson from Victoria Police joins us for an update on what’s going on. We discuss the recent St Kilda protests, the racism involved, and how police kept both sides of the protest and the public safe. Plus are we expecting any further demonstrations for Australia Day? And with Midsumma Festival here, the police are out in the community showing their support, but also keeping things safe, at events like Carnival Day and Pride March, as well as getting some friendly competition happening in the soccer Pride Match against the Melbourne Rovers on February 2. The post Victoria Police – St Kilda Protests & Midsumma Presence appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Winner of X Factor and Eurovision runner-up, Dami Im has just released a live EP, and is about to tour Australia, both supporting Human Nature and on her own headline Dreamer tour later in the year. Dami joins Tom and Dylan to discuss learning to sing, what’s in store for the tour, and who she fancies in this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides competition. For more information, visit damiim.com. The post Dami Im – Live EP & Dreamer Tour appeared first on Tom and Warren.
All our favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race queens are headed to Australia for RuPaul’s Werq the World 2019 tour. Tom and Dylan caught up with Asia O’Hara from season 10 to find out what’s in store for audiences, and what the girls get up to off-stage when they’re werqing the world. The tour hits the Palais Theatre on Friday February 8.  For more info on the shows, go to Voss Events. The post Asia O’Hara – RuPaul’s Werq the World 2019 Tour appeared first on Tom and Warren.
This week Tom is joined by guest co-host Mikey D to discuss all the hot topics of the day: Costco have you covered for the end of the world Gay nightclub Poof Doof apologise for exclusion A family are astounded at what they found on their home security footage Plus Mikey tells us about the pains of lactose intolerance and attending his first country dance. The post Doomsday Macaroni, Poof Doof Protocols & Doorbell Desires appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Benjamin Law brings the final series of his television adaptation of his memoir The Family Law to SBS. He joins us to discuss the last chapter in his story– the story of Benjamin’s coming out to his Asian-Australian family. Series 3 of The Family Law airs Saturdays 8:30pm on SBS and SBS Viceland, and when you want it on SBS On Demand. The post Benjamin Law – The Family Law appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Adapting Christos Tsiolkas’ short stories about queer immigrant experiences, Dan Giovannoni brings Merciless Gods to the stage again this Midsumma, and Paul Blenheim is one of the stars bringing several characters to life. They join us to discuss the importance of this work, audience reactions to previous seasons and the independent theatre landscape in Australia. For more information visit Midsumma or Arts Centre Melbourne. The post Dan Giovannoni and Paul Blenheim – Merciless Gods (Midsumma Festival) appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Tom and his hubby Wayne joined the JOY live outside broadcast from Midsumma Carnival to bring you all the afternoon’s commentary. They speak to special guests: Geoff from Street Smart, combatting LGBTI homelessness Josh and Tony from the Melbourne Argonauts rowing club Gabby GLLO from Victoria Police and Will Lanting from The GLLO Show Ben Hull from JOY’s Morning Glory The post Tom & Wayne Live from Midsumma Carnival appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Velma Celli is the UK’s queen of live vocal drag.  Returning to Australia with her show A Brief History of Drag, alter ego Ian Stroughair joins us to discuss the importance of the art form, its impact in mainstream media and what he has in store for audiences in the ever-evolving show. A Brief History of Drag plays at Chapel Off Chapel Friday 18 and Saturday 19 January. The post Ian Stroughair – Velma Celli’s A Brief History of Drag appeared first on Tom and Warren.
JOY sponsor AGL have an award-winning pride network for its LGBTIQ+ employees, and are sponsoring Midsumma Carnival for the fourth year in a row. Alix Sampson from “AGL Shine” joins us to discuss her experience of diversity and acceptance at work, and how that impacts her wellbeing, as well as what AGL have planned for Carnival Day this year on Sunday January 20. The post Alix Sampson – AGL Proudly Powers Diversity appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Tom and Dylan learn that some young men are going to extreme lengths for their birth control. Chris Pratt has been photographed rocking his pre-superhero dad bod once more and the world is thirsty for his latest look. Plus a man faces pungent repercussions after checking his footwear’s freshness. The post Extreme Birth Control, Dad Bods & Sniffing Socks appeared first on Tom and Warren.
In the second week of January, Tom and Dylan discuss when it’s too late to say “Happy new year” or “Merry Christmas”. Millennials have been bingeing 90s TV classics and finding them too offensive in today’s social climate. Are we too sensitive, or did entertainment push boundaries too far? Plus in Dylan’s cat news roundup, felines have a way to celebrate the holidays, and one cat takes an unplanned trip. The post Late Happy New Years, Offensive 90s TV & Dylan’s Cat News appeared first on Tom and Warren.
It was a close call for the leader of the Reason Party in the 2018 Victorian state election, winning her seat for the Northern Metropolitan Region back only once the pre-poll votes were counted. Thankfully, Fiona Patten is back in the Legislative Council for four more years, and returns as our regular guest on JOY in 2019. We start the year by discussing pill testing– an important topic during the summer festival season. The post Fiona Patten Returns in 2019 appeared first on Tom and Warren.
With a new look for its 40th anniversary, Star Observer‘s January 2019 issue is all about image. With Editor in Chief Matthew Wade we discuss: Gay nudists at Melbourne’s NudeManFest Gender Diverse Bodies The importance of consent in queer spaces Queer films in the Oscars race An interview with trans boxer Thomas Page McBee Plus the new agony aunt column, Ask Karen From Finance. Pick up your copy now from distributors, or read it online. The post Matthew Wade – January Star Observer Headlines (The Body Image Issue) appeared first on Tom and Warren.
This Midsumma Festival, Sarah Ward, the artist behind Yana Alana, brings you her latest stage creation, Queen Kong, in a space-fiction rock-concert of meteoric proportions.  In a performance inclusive of all sexualities, genders and abilities, The Legend of Queen Kong Episode II: Queen Kong in Outer Space will be performed in English and Auslan with subtitles, visual imagery and pumping bass vibrations from a rocking live soundtrack. Tickets on sale now from Arts Centre Melbourne. The post Sarah Ward – The Legend of Queen Kong Episode II: Queen Kong in Outer Space (Midsumma Festival) appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Warren’s checking everything for allergens, and Tom’s had a refreshing week at the beach with his family, but they’re back on air with all the hot topics of the day! Vogue (and Tom) have released a list of fashion trends they don’t want to see again in 2019. More and more people are reporting deliveries stolen from their porch. A star is using facial recognition to scan audiences for known stalkers. Plus a Western Australian museum has had a kinky artefact donated to its collection. Happy Holidays from Tom, Warren and Creepy Andy! The post Fashion Fizzles, Porch Pirates & Stalker Surveillance appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Commander Stuart Bateson of the Victoria Police visited Tom and Warren to talk about how to stay safe on the roads this festive season for drivers and pedestrians. They also discuss Vic Police’s new social media campaign around identifying and reporting sexual assaults, which are known to spike around this time of year. The post Victoria Police Commander Stuart Bateson – Holiday Safety appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Fitness coach, and ex-Bachelor star, Sam Wood joins Tom and Warren to talk about staying fit and healthy over the festive season, without undoing a year’s worth of hard work at the gym and dieting. Sam has also been commissioned to design a state of the art gym and workout routines for residents of a brand new apartment complex at One Wellington, St Kilda. Check out Sam’s home fitness routines at 28 by Sam Wood. The post Sam Wood – Holiday Health and Fitness appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Jake Shears

Jake Shears

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The flamboyant frontman from the Scissor Sisters, Jake Shears, has released a solo album this year, and is making his way to Australia in 2019 as special guest on, Australia’s queen, Kylie Minogue’s Golden tour. He joined us on the phone to chat about what inspires his music, and what’s in the works. The post Jake Shears appeared first on Tom and Warren.
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