Andy & Adrian

Oh, Ahh! Just a little GINA G

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:12:41 +0000

The one and only Gina G pops by JOY 94.9 to talk about her ‘just a little bit’ music video, appearing at the JOY radiothon launch, her new single and her new life.

k.d lang is a Dykon

Andy and Adrian — Sun, 01 May 2011 01:01:44 +0000

k.d lang joins us for a chat about sport, music and more.

Catherine Deveny tells us what she REALLY thinks

Andy and Adrian — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:59:56 +0000

Catherine Deveny joins us for a chat and tells us what she REALLY thinks about the Logies, as well as some envelope pushing thoughts on religion. Perhaps don’t play this podcast at work.

Charlie Pickering

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:37:16 +0000

Charlie Pickering joins us for a chat about his Comedy Festival show Rodeo, Burqa, Circumcision and more

(not the real) Julia Gillard

Andy and Adrian — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:58:10 +0000

Julia Gillard joins us for a chat about the Carbon Tax and Same Sex Marriage.

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Denis Walter and Lee Lin Chin Awarded Most Popular Newsreaders

Andy and Adrian — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:42:52 +0000

It’s been a great campaign, and this morning we announced the winners of the 2011 Most Popular Newsreader Award. And the victors are Denis Walter and Lee Lin Chin. Congratulations!

And you can imagine our surprise when we found out that Denis Walter hadn’t even read the news for over two news! You can imagine HIS surprise. Watch the video for a message from Denis plus our chat onair.

Ian Turpie’s Supermarket Quiz Show

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:51:41 +0000

We loved the man, and we loved Supermarket Sweep, so in 2010 we tracked Ian Turpie down to host ‘Ian Turpie’s Supermarket Quiz Show’. Turps hosting the show at the gorgeous Melba’s Food Hall in West Brunswick and it was a heap of fun. Here’s a teaser of the event.

Carrie Fisher on Life After Princess Leia

Andy and Adrian — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:07:29 +0000

Carrie Fisher joins us for a chat about Star Wars, her life and her new one woman show, Wishful Drinking.

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AFL Grand Final Ticket Giveaway

Andy and Adrian — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:44:09 +0000

Listen as we give tickets to Lauren to see Collingwood v St Kilda in the 2010 AFL Grand Final Rematch. “I think a little bit of wee just came out.”

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Dolly Parton’s Namesake; Jolene Anderson

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 03:10:41 +0000

Jolene Anderson joins us for a chat about the hit television program, Rush. And can you believe it, she’s actually named after the Dolly Parton classic song, Jolene! What a gal.

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The Search for Australia’s Greatest Entertainer; The HALA Award

Andy and Adrian — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 01:41:09 +0000

There are many Australian entertainers that we love, from Bert to Kylie to Farnsey. Whether it is music, television or the stage, there is certainly no lack of talent or showbiz legends. But we want to know, who is Australia’s Greatest Entertainer?

There are four major awards in Australia for entertainment, the ARIA Awards for those with golden tonsils, the Logies for the small screen, the AFI Awards for stars of the Silver Screen and the Helpmann Awards for those who tread the theatre floorboards.

Put them together, and you can only end up with one thing, which we have dubbed The HALA Award (Helpmann, ARIA, Logie, AFI). It’s a prestigious title that is only bestowed to someone who has won an award in each of the four major Australian entertainment categories.

So now the hard part – who are the HALA Award winners in Australia? Are there any? It’s difficult to find this information out so we need your help!

Below you will see the current table that we have set up. Do you know whether there are any winners for these people, and if so, what was the award they won in that category? Please let us know by writing a comment on this post, or dropping us a note on the Contact Us page.

At the same time we have contacted all the publicity agents and media we can get our hands on, all in the aim of finding Australia’s Greatest Entertainer.

And for those who love their TV, yes, this idea was completely inspired by an episode of 30 Rock.

Spencer Tracy and Gay Marriage

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:39:28 +0000

Sometimes you watch a film and it compels you to write a serious post on what is usually, not a very serious website. The film is Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, a 1967 classic starring Katherine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Spencer Tracy. Although I’d never heard of this film, it’s actually one of Andy’s mums favourite films ever (I tell you, that Louise is a real progressive lady).

The film addresses the difficulties that interracial couples had in being together and getting married. This scene is Spencer Tracy’s final monologue, talking about the difficulties that his white daughter will have in marrying Sidney Poitier, the black love of her life. At the time, interracial marriage was banned in 16 states of America – can you believe it!

I can’t help but wonder, can we learn anything from a film that is over 40 years old?

Adrian

Kylie Minogue Calls JOY 94.9

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:01:21 +0000

After a long ‘Kylie Call JOY‘ campaign, Kylie Minogue went above and beyond and agreed to an in-person interview with JOY, Australia’s only gay & lesbian radio station.

In this interview, she talks about her new album, her upcoming Aphrodite Tour, her boyfriend Andres Velecoso and provides some interesting insight into what keeps her motivated after so many years in the business.

JOY Host Nath Valvo even asks Kylie to sign his arm with a ‘K’ to be tattoo after the interview … you’ll love Kylie’s response.

Boyzone go from Boy-Band to Man-Band

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:38:29 +0000

Boyzone have a new album out, and Mikey from the band joins us for a chat about their journey, Stephen Gately, being back in the charts … and the favourite dish his mum makes.

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Nikki’s Waxing Experience

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:31:58 +0000

When Andy is away, Adrian is joined by co-host Nikki. Here she is telling a charming story about how freckles and waxing don’t mix.
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KYLIE CALL JOY!

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:46:02 +0000

UPDATE: Kylie agreed to an interview! Listen here.

Dear Kylie Minogue,

ALL THE LOVERS of Kylie Minogue are calling out to have you call into the JOY 94.9 studios during your promotional tour of Australia during July 2010 … pretty please!

There are three facts that we know:
1. Kylie, you are Australian Music Royalty
2. Gay’s Worship you
3. JOY is Australia’s Gay & Lesbian Radio Station

JOY is therefore the Spiritual Home of Kylie Minogue.

JOY’s loyal listeners are (and always will be) your biggest supporters, and over the years we believe we have played over 1,000,000 minutes of her music (note, statistic is completely made up, but is probably very close).

So come on one and all, join the group, share with your friends list and lets see if we can have Ms Minogue make one very gay-friendly phone call.

The number is 1300 JOY 949, thats 1300 569 949.

To show you how much JOY means it, the JOY 94.9 crew have:

1. Done a HOT video! (hat tip to very talented Nath Valvo)

2. Got Matt Preston from Masterchef to ask Kylie to call JOY (listen below)

3. Got a bit of Herald Sun coverage to make sure she’d see

Tina Arena, All Grown Up

Andy and Adrian — Thu, 13 May 2010 04:14:07 +0000

Australia’s classiest singer, and an official ‘French Knighthood of the Order of National Merit’, Tina Arena joins Adrian for a chat on the couch. We’re so proud!

The Kransky Sisters; Werewolves of London

Andy and Adrian — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:08:09 +0000

The Kransky Sisters come into the studio for a very special rendition of Werewolves of London. Lock up your sons people!

April Fools Prank; George Michael Covers Kylie Minogue

Andy and Adrian — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:37:36 +0000

Happy April Fools! To celebrate, we manipulated Kylie Minogue’s More More More song and made it sound uncannily like George Michael. We then ‘launched’ it as a world exclusive to rave reviews from listeners and JOY 94.9 staff. Sorry if we fooled you!! But SUCKED IN!

68% of listeners messaged in to say the song was a HIT. So George, maybe you SHOULD release it!

Listen to the whole segment below, including the song.

Claire Hooper is Gorgeous (and Funny)

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:47:41 +0000

Beautiful from the inside out, it’s Claire Hooper who joins us for a chat about … well, about whatever comes to mind first.

Glam Rocker, Adam Lambert

Andy and Adrian — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:22 +0000

Glam rocker Adam Lambert joins us in studio to talk about everything from who he’d like to do a duet with to his favourite pair of Jesus undies. And check out his Australian / British accent in a special dramatic segment at the end.

Whitney Houston calls in a Love Song Dedication

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:16:53 +0000

Whitney Houston copped some flak from her recent Australian Tour, with some people saying she’s a little raspy and doesn’t even sing all the songs. Well that didn’t stop her calling in Breakfast with Andy & Adrian to dedicate a very special song on the ‘Love Songs & Desperations’ segment.

Denise Drysdale’s Circle of Friends

Andy and Adrian — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:33:23 +0000

TV Legend Denise Drysdale pops back on the show for a chat about her new TV venture The Circle.

American Idol, Adam Lambert

Andy and Adrian — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:00:55 +0000

Glam pop rocker Adam Lambert chats to Andy & Adrian about everything from TV Shows Glee and True Blood, Who he’d rather pash in bar (Jesus or David Bowie?), the support of his mum and what it’s been like making the transition to mega super star.

Gentlemen Prefer Courtney Act and Trevor Ashley

Andy and Adrian — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:49:47 +0000

Australian Drag Royalty Courtney Act and Trevor Ashley join the boys in the studio for a chat about their hit show now in Melbourne as part of the Midsumma Festival, Gentlemen Prefer Blokes. You’ll love the impersonations over the second half of the interview!

Singing Up A Storm With Miranda Sings

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:31 +0000

YouTube sensasion, Miranda Sings, storms into the studio to give Andy a singing lession an tells us why Britney Spears should be looking up to her amazing talent. Check her out!

Vanessa Amorosi And The Bogan Whistler

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:29:37 +0000

The self professed ‘firey red head’ Vanessa Amorosi joins the boys in the studio for a chat about life, her new album; Hazardous and where it all began.

Check out just how talented Vanessa Amorosi is with her lips as she whistles up a storm in the studio.

The Fit Feisty Foodie: Michelle Bridges

Andy and Adrian — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:22:28 +0000

She is the butt kicking fitness guru from The Biggest Loser but now she is kicking butt in the kitchen. Michelle Bridges has a few giggles with Andy & Adrian and admits that food is tops.

Cooking Up A Storm With Master Chef: Matt Preston

Andy and Adrian — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:19:01 +0000

You may know him best as the cravat wearing judge on Masterchef… But Matt Preston is considered one of the best food writers in the world and he calls in to give Andy & Adrian all the inside goss from Celebrity MasterChef and talk cravats, sillyness and Matts new book; Cravat-a-licious .

Get Your Glee On

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:56:16 +0000

The very charming and sexy duo of Cory Montieth and Lea Michele from the cast of Glee step ball change into the Joy 94.9 Studios for a chat about life, Glee and the perks of the job. Find out some cheeky insider info and see who knows who better as we get to know Cory and Lea.

They might just be TV’s new sweethearts but see how Cory Montieth and Lea Michele go with an Aussie accent as they give a Neighbours skit a go. See them play parts of Charlene (Kylie Minogue) and Scott (Darius Perkins) in one of the most famous TV proposals ever.

The Love God From Love Songs & Dedications

Andy and Adrian — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:35:42 +0000

Who’s idols include Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, J Krishnamurti, Oprah, Richard Feynman and the Dalai Lama. You know him as The Love God and he has been playing your love song dedications and listing to your woes for over 10 years.
Richard ‘Love God’ Mercer calls in to help the boys with some directions and lend a hand in a hostage situation.

Amongst The Stars With Tori Amos

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:00:54 +0000

There’s a little earthquake at Joy 94.9 that has got Andy and Adrian acting like strange little girls.

The one and only, Tori Amos, calls in for a chat about her new album release and answers a few questions on life, hot men on bikes and Britney Spears.

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Tuna Mornay just the trick with Carrie Bickmore

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:42:07 +0000

Carrie Bickmore performs magic and drops in to chat to the boys about life, love and her little boy Oliver. She even has time to get some master chef tips from Andy on how to make the perfect Tuna Morney.

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Gaga for Matt Goss

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:15:43 +0000

English singer and songwriter and the lead singer of 1980s pop group Bros, Matthew Goss joins the boys for a interview that got Andy all sorts of excited.

We ask him a few “Gettin To Know You Questions” including the the big one, Single or Taken?? His reply well you will have to listen to find out.

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Duration 6:31

The Rise of Charlie Pickering

Andy and Adrian — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:19:10 +0000

Charlie Pickering joins us for a chat about his spectacular rise on Australian Television, and his newest venture, The 7pm Project.

We ask him a few “Gettin To Know You Questions” including the last film that made him cry. His reply? Steel Magnolias. Oh Charlie, you really are a softy!!

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Duration 6:31

Lisa Mitchell And Her Wonderful Coin Laundry

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:22:49 +0000

You might remember Lisa Mitchell from Australian Idol in 2006, but since then she has slogged it out writing, recording and performing. The result is her new album, Wonder, which features the brilliant new single Coin Laundry.

We chat to the georgeous Lisa with special co-host Ricki-Lee.

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Duration 7:56

Tobie Puttock Is As Cute As A Button Mushroom

Andy and Adrian — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:38:36 +0000

Tobie Puttock joins us to chat about FIFTEEN, the restuarant he opened with Jamie Oliver, and also about the benefits of his latest favourite topic, Organic Food.

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Duration: 3:50

RICKI-LEE; Pop Star, TV Host, T-Shirt Designer

Andy and Adrian — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:03:45 +0000

The cheeky and sexy pop star Ricki-Lee popped into the JOY studios this week to chat about her new single ‘Don’t Miss You’ and created a one of a kind T-Shirt to be auctioned off for her chosen charity Jeans for Genes Day.

Auction Now Closed.

New Michael Jackson Single

Andy and Adrian — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:16:34 +0000

You heard it here first – Sony is tipped to release Michael Jackson’s charity song “What More Can I Give” as the first official new release since his untimely death. There has been no comment from Sony regarding this.

The single was recorded with other famous artists including Beyonce, Justin Timberlake (‘N Sync), Mariah Carey, Usher, Anastasia and the late Luther Vandross. It was originally intended to be a fundraiser for various 9/11 charities but was never released by Sony due to conflicts with Michael Jackson’s Invincible album which had been released at the same time.

The song was performed in October 2001 at the United We Stand concert.

Goodbye Michael Jackson

Andy and Adrian — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:53:26 +0000

I can barely believe it, but it’s true. Michael Jackson has passed away.

He has been an incredibly important part of my life and it all started one night when I was at home watching TV. It was 1993 and I didn’t really know who Michael Jackson was, but a special come on showcasing his new video clip; Black & White. And from that moment one, I was a shameless fan.

Ahh the memories … how about when mum came into my room and caught me in the dark singing Man In The Mirror while throwing ripped paper shreads in the air. Or when my special home-made MJ top I made (which I bedazzled) to wear to his HIStory concert ripped at the seams; I was still going to wear it so I pulled out the ducking tape and used that to keep it together. Or when a friend and I broke into the boardroom of our workplace at midnight to watch the world premiere of You Rock My World on the big screen. Good times, good times …

He was an incredible entertainer and muscian, and although I can still barely believe that he isn’t part of our world, I know the legacy he made to music will live on.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and his children.

If you have any special Michael Jackson moments from your life, we’d love for you share them below.

(Adrian)