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Show Number 850…give us a break ! from 2019-04-09T05:48:48
Yes – Show number 850 – a good reason to have a bit of a break – for four months at least. In the meantime checkout our back catalogue of...
I heard it on the grapevine… from 2019-03-27T06:59:41
We welcome Will to the program for his second show while Gordon is away on the high seas. Chris tells of two great films from the recent Melbourne Queer Film...
What is reality…? from 2019-03-20T04:28:31
While Gordon is on the high seas, we welcome Will to the program for 2 shows, and he will share his knowledge with us. At this sad time, we offer...
Somethings take time… from 2019-03-19T05:32:32
In this week’s show, we talk about our Labour Day holiday which has morphed into Moomba. The origins of the 8-hour working day are being forgotten in the modern world...
Our Rainbow World… from 2019-03-06T04:39:23
In this week’s show, we chat about the Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras telecast and what pleased us (as viewers) – and note that the parade was enthusiastically received...
All that glitters… from 2019-02-26T06:58:19
In this week’s show, we discuss how Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is planning to become ‘carbon neutral’ with the reduction of rubbish after the parade, and elimination of...
Eye Candy on the screen and on the streets … from 2019-02-20T03:48:36
In this week’s show, we discuss in broad terms the wonderful program listing of the forthcoming Melbourne Queer Film Festival, and applaud the range of films to be shown and...
Still out loud and prod from 2019-02-13T05:23:42
In this week’s show, we honour gay icons who have birthdays around this time, and who have entertained us and widened our horizons of what it means to be gay. ...
Pride–letting the world know that we’re here… from 2019-02-07T05:04
Once again, Pride March revealed the breadth and depth of our wide community to the general public in a wonderful display of colour and movement, held in fierce morning sunshine in...
Public Holidays … let’s do away with them? from 2019-01-31T04:29:36
In this week’s show, we wonder whether we Australians look forward to a public holiday but tend to ignore the reasons behind the non-work day. There is now greater interest...
Midsumma time…and the livin’ is breezy! from 2019-01-25T08:24:29
We attended our community’s ‘midsumma Carnival Day’ on Sunday 20 January 2019 at Alexandra Gardens – All happy and gay – what a great day. In this week’s program, we...
Summertime…and the livin’ is easy? from 2019-01-18T03:49:56
It’s our summertime and along with bushfires, the heat and drying rivers, we must prepare and engage in our community’s 23-day festival of ‘midsumma’ and especially next Sunday’s Carnival Day......
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Let’s get soaking wet…on our Yacht. from 2019-01-08T05:32:51
Happy New Year to Everyone. How quickly the years roll around? And have our Resolutions failed already? We express concern at the statistics of dangerous behaviour exhibited at some dance parti...
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Let’s get soaking wet… from 2018-12-19T03:59:12
“It never rains but it pours” – and we Melbourne-ites freak out when we get tropical downpours. Such is the variability of our weather that we are confused – is...
Soon it will be Easter… from 2018-12-13T07:26:17
We are getting tired of the pressure to spend money on Christmas gifts, or being approached by charity-muggers (those tin rattlers – although these days they want to sign us...
Out of the mouths of babes… from 2018-12-06T05:16:35
The recent uprising of young students seems to be a positive outcome of social media commentary, referencing the lack of initiative of the central government about climate changes all around...<...
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Important Anniversaries…World AIDS Day&JOY–our gay radio station from 2018-11-28T00:28:03
As we again come to December, we reflect upon two major interlocked events in the gay history of Melbourne – the unwanted arrival of AIDS in Australia in 1982...
Reality and fantasy… from 2018-11-22T05:55:08
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence, and we hope...
Battles won and lost… from 2018-11-15T04:26:12
This episode begins with our thoughts on Remembrance Day 2018, noting that our troops served in France and their memory is still being honoured by those devastated communities. We suggest...
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Horses and soldiers get muddy boots… from 2018-11-08T05:19:54
This episode begins with our thoughts on the ‘race that stops the nation’ – the horse races that make up The Melbourne Cup Carnival. We talk about some historical facts,...
The good…and the not-so-good from 2018-10-31T04:05:39
We begin this episode reporting on the moving ceremony when Mathew Shepard’s ashes were interred in the US National Cathedral – in a final act of respect, providing a safe...
Politics…the good and the better from 2018-10-24T03:29:06
We start this episode of Been There Done That chatting about postal votes determining the final result in the weekend’s Wentworth by-election, before reminding ourselves of an event in history.....
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Be kind to all the animals … and to humans. from 2018-10-19T03:32:12
We report on the behaviour of two male penguins in a Sydney aquarium. They are reported to be ‘inseparable’ and ‘who show great excitement caring for their egg’. Is Nature...
Be nice, work hard and keep your head down. from 2018-10-12T00:27:08
This week, Gordon tells of his recent viewing of a family-friendly comedy movie – “Crazy Rich Asians” and how it presents the usual family crisis when preparing for a wedding,...
Wins…and losses from 2018-10-05T02:14:29
This week, we’re still buzzing after the footy finals. It is such a Melbourne vibe, and even if you don’t follow the game through the year, the finals are stand-alone...
Breaking down fences … or building them from 2018-09-28T05:14:49
This week, we comment on the recently released figures on reported HIV cases in Australia, and interpret them in part to reflect upon the way the informed gay community has...
Australia where … what’s in an Anthem? from 2018-09-21T01:39:56
This week, as we prepare for our various football finals, we remark upon the apparent unsuitability of our current National Anthem penned in 1878. We consider the many alternatives which...
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Dummy spits…let’s get serious! from 2018-09-13T08:10:01
This week, we consider the recent behaviour of some public figures who have behaved badly and damaged their own reputations. Gordon chats with Tristan Meecham – the events producer of...
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Life as we know it … not always as we like it from 2018-09-07T04:08:27
This week, we’re chatting about our politicians who still believe that it is possible to “pray away the gay”! We refer to the current movie “The Miseducation of Cameron Post”,...
Political chaos – is this the new normal? … from 2018-08-30T05:17:44
Well – we weren’t expecting that melt-down in Canberra. And ‘they’ wonder why they lose credibility and relevance with the general voters. We mention three members of our community who...
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MIFF, Personal Liberties, volcanoes and fences… from 2018-08-23T04:47:13
Again we have another mixed bag of topics and we begin with a 90 minute documentary film, featured in the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival, about the wonderful happenings with...
Politics, Religion and Medicine … from a queer perspective from 2018-08-17T08:13:51
All politicians can be trusted! – well, maybe some? Or none? We hope that when the rules are changed, no one gets hurt as a result. However, we have learnt...
Talking and listening… from 2018-08-09T05:30:42
Phil relates how he overheard a private conversation on the train, and he wished that he could un-hear it. How much do we value privacy these days and are social...
Mother Nature… from 2018-08-03T03:55:43
With the recent Blood Moon event, we take a moment to consider how this would have been interpreted in past millennia. The Eastern mystics or wise men had already charted...
Stories from around the World… from 2018-07-25T05:34:08
From recent gay press reporting, we learn that US Military policy will force out HIV+ members, and we discuss whether that is just plain discrimination or are financial savings the...
Celebrations around the world… from 2018-07-19T04:44:32
We remark on the changing nature of our gay world – the good, the bad and the fun aspects. Locally, we note the Uniting Church of Australia will now allow...
Cultural Celebrations… from 2018-07-12T08:16:02
We discuss NAIDOC Week 8 -15 July 2018, and remark upon the maturing attitude towards our indigenous peoples as we are taught by them about their culture and history –...
Time mellows our view of the world… from 2018-07-05T06:09:04
From the international press, we report on the pardoning in Northern Ireland of historical gay crimes and extinguishment of criminal records; the move in UK to outlaw ‘gay conversion therapy’;.....
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Halfway through the year already … WTF from 2018-06-30T08:59:06
What’s The Fuss about? Well, it could be time to stop and smell the roses – and there are a few varieties named after gay icons. Or we could...
The Good Guys…in a gay way. from 2018-06-21T06:00:44
Please excuse us while we rug up and keep warm during these seasonably-cold days and nights. In this podcast we chat about World Blood Donor Week and the critical role...
Excercising our rights…caring about others from 2018-06-14T07:04:33
Over the long weekend, I attended my first public gay wedding as an invited guest. And as is befitting a gay event, it was OTT – but in a nice...
Radiothon 2018–Out Loud and Proud for 25 Years from 2018-06-06T08:16:45
This week we celebrate out 2018 Radiothon and have Mr John Oliver – Member Number 1 – as our studio guest (see picture). We hear about the early days of...
Give a little…Change a lot from 2018-05-24T04:24:07
This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week and acknowledge the effort and results which volunteers make in so many areas of our lives. The slogan this years is “Give a...
Anniversaries… from 2018-05-17T06:13:01
On the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of Israel as a separate State, we examine how this current unfortunate situation of conflict came to exist and to continue. On a...
Consequences, consequences …. from 2018-05-10T05:55:29
At the annual Budget time, we learn how the federal government intends to spend our taxes, and we observe their cynical process of smoke and mirrors as they try to...
Are we witnessing history in the making …? from 2018-05-03T01:28:23
World affairs are looking brighter with the apparent softening of attitudes between the two Koreas, but should we be celebrating already? Locally, our banks and financial institutions are facing...
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Setting examples for us all … from 2018-05-02T05:33:39
With the meeting of leaders of Commonwealth countries at CHOGM in London, the opportunity has arisen for Britain to re-state the desire that Commonwealth countries stop using old colonial laws.....
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Are we winning and loosing…. ? from 2018-04-19T05:41:20
This week, we comment about the Commonwealth Games, our national colours and national pride, the wonderful and unique opening ceremony, and the friendliness of the competition. We salute our ico...
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Living a life with confidence from 2018-04-12T06:23:51
This week, we applaud the confidence being built by our local senior gay communities as they celebrate at the regular Gay Seniors Dances – happily staying out of the closet....
Another Easter – but where are the Bilbies? from 2018-04-10T06:54:41
As we enjoy a quiet contemplative time over Easter and indulge in chocolate goodies, we reflect upon the pagan events which preceded Christian religious celebrations, noting that the Australian ...
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The End of Summer – and the end of cricket …. for a while ? from 2018-03-27T13:15:08
Soon we’ll miss the hot days of summer – but we’ve milked the most out of the last 5 months. We note the election of the first openly lesbian politician...
The World Stage – people, events and music from 2018-03-21T03:28:21
Soon the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest will be upon us and this year Australia’s entry is Jessica Mauboy with her song ‘We Got Love’ – a song of healing by...
Looking backwards–showing the path ahead … from 2018-03-16T00:39:19
Coming Out is often a traumatic process – but fancy doing it at a Disneyland ‘Gay Day’, safely among your friends; or locally using our ‘midsumma Carnival Day’ or ‘Pride...
Seeing ourselves at Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade 2018 from 2018-03-08T07:04:55
We witnessed with pride the transformation of our diverse gay community celebrating our progress in social acceptance and equality in the 40th Sydney Gay&Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade...
New Beginnings….. from 2018-02-28T04:24:54
Our gay Olympics champ Matthew Mitcham has not disappeared from view – he’s part of the new enterprises which have arisen since the Marriage Equality bill was passed into law....
Making a Spectacle of yourself, Melbourne? from 2018-02-24T05:09:54
We recall with pride the transformation of our cityscape with this year’s overnight White Night festival – a very good trouble-free time was had by all, in perfect viewing conditions....
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Valentine’s Day, Rocket Men, Technology, Winter Olympics –– and more from 2018-02-15T06:17:25
Roses? Missed out again? Join us as we commiserate and realize that Valentine’s Day is just another commercial venture. Thank goodness for fur babies who love us every day of...
Making history or repeating history … is nothing new anymore? from 2018-02-08T06:34:58
Gay weddings may be new (again) – despite ex-PM Abbot. Newly-weds, like Mr Abbot’s sister Christine Forster, can have the classic bridal waltz – as long as one partner of...
Pride March 2018, Trans Pride, Australia Day March commentary and Big Brother watching ………. from 2018-02-01T04:12:53
Once again, Pride March revealed the breadth and depth of our wide community to the general public in a wonderful display of colour and movement, despite the heat. It also gave...
Everything that’s new is actually old…. from 2018-01-31T07:22:01
In breathless anticipation of forthcoming Australian state and federal elections (!), we despair about our politicians, their policies and their recent bouts of bad behavior as politics gets dir...
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Midsumma Carnival Day from 2018-01-19T04:53:25
What a buzz ….midsumma Carnival Day with fabulous weather, fabulous picnic space, thousands of fabulous people – a great celebration of community. In today’s show, we honour Ita Buttrose –... Listen
It’s midsumma time again – let’s celebrate our community ability&diversity from 2018-01-11T04:33:27
It’s not even the middle of the summer season and already we are melting; not that high temperatures or flooding rains are unseasonal – or never happened before. We relate...
Another year – where did the last one go? from 2018-01-10T03:44:47
The fireworks were grand and the pets survived the noise; we greeted the New Year with restrained indulgence (as always), and again ignored making resolutions – we always fail to...
Boxing Day = Recovery Day; now just the left-overs…… from 2018-01-03T03:17
Well – that’s Christmas over and done with for another year; all that’s left is the wrapping paper, cardboard and polystyrene packaging and a dead or plastic Xmas Tree. Wait...
The eggnog strikes again…… from 2017-12-22T07:08:19
Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a glass of eggnog! Recipe – Make a standard-recipe custard, cook till it thickens, add rum, brandy and some thickened cream; while cooling but still warm...
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Changing attitudes – breaking down barriers of ignorance from 2017-12-14T03:51:25
While we celebrate the arrival of Marriage Equality, we should not overlook the statistics of the postal ballot – showing a seismic shift in the attitude of the general public...
Making a better world ?….. nature and democracy at work in different ways from 2017-12-07T02:45:08
After a soggy weekend, we reflect upon the vagaries of Nature – first in the local weather and then in the current volcanic grumbles in Bali’s sacred Mt Agung (pictured)...
Can’t you hear me? – I’m telling you something important! from 2017-12-06T06:41
We reflect upon recent examples of the public rallying and voicing their concerns about how our present government or style of democracy is failing to reflect the wishes of the...
Australia definitely says YES! from 2017-11-23T05:52:22
A momentous decision was the clear result of the Poll conducted by the Government to decide the question: “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?” The...
Reality and the unreal–Truth and Gossip from 2017-11-22T04:44:41
We present our 777th Show on JOY and hope there is magic in numbers. The eccentric and musical Kransky Sisters make a very welcome personal return visit to the JOY studios...
Dark Horses from 2017-11-22T03:26:15
While trying to ignore the horses running in this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, we examine the lives of two other ‘dark horses’. Both Australia’s poet Henry Lawson and Russia’s musical...
Would you want to change history, your life, or your body? from 2017-11-03T03:00:55
In this program, we celebrate the birthdays of gay icons – including our own Phil; Canadian singer-songwriter k.d.lang; Australian politician Penny Wong; and controversial US photographer Robert...
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While we were away…… from 2017-11-01T06:11:57
During our absence, Gordon went luxury-cruising with his partner to Cambodia&Vietnam, Chris went for 6 weeks to various places in Germany, France and Spain, and sadly Phil stayed...
We are everywhere …&more important than the Kardashians? from 2017-08-25T03:42:48
“We” are everywhere – it can’t be denied! This week we open the commemorative register on gay notables: Stephen Fry UK actor, comedian, presenter and author – born 24/8/1957; Brian...
We live in interesting times – History in the making? from 2017-08-24T04:57:22
People say some politicians can’t control themselves. Will tempers fray? Is the world changing while we stand by&watch Korea’s Beloved Leader, POTUS and our own Malcolm. The history...
Sometimes you have to make a fuss..&keep on making it.. from 2017-08-18T01:07:37
Often we hear the call for indigenous recognition in the Australian Constitution and ask ‘Is it just a 21st Century concept’. Sadly, we must answer No – It is a...
Not happy, Jan …. from 2017-08-03T05:26:52
This week, we are quite serious as we discuss the recent suggestion of Australia becoming a republic. We examine the process required to write a new Australian constitution to suit...
Let’s paint a scene…… from 2017-08-03T02:09:20
This week we celebrate the life&work of a famous indigenous painter, Albert Namatjira. At this time of the AFL Pride Match in Sydney, we talk about the example...
History–old and new from 2017-07-28T05:10:18
With the annual Melbourne Open House viewings, we remind ourselves of the historical relevance of some of Melbourne city buildings and are sad at those which seem to be disappearing...
Sending a message to everyone………. from 2017-07-27T06:26:24
Can we talk? – Yes, we can! But can we communicate? The aboriginal flag was first raised in Adelaide in July 1971 and now the local community have re-marked the...
NAIDOC – Languages Matter from 2017-07-06T06:57:06
This week, we discuss the role and range of language in effective communication, and how aspects of indigenous culture, love and relationships can be expressed in the spoken word, painting... Listen
Gordon’s lost at sea from 2017-07-06T05:03:05
Be jealous as Gordon boasts about his adventures on the high seas – no pirates or mermaids; just luxury, all the way to the ATM. Gay ‘Pride in London 2017′...
Nuckin’Punny! from 2017-06-23T06:06:44
Oh dear! Phil is at it again, can this man ease up a little on his puns? Listen to this weeks episode of Been There Done That to find out...
Queen’s Birthday, Vegemite, Men’s Health, Pulse club, Boy George from 2017-06-13T05:08:22
In this show, we reflect upon a relaxing 3-day weekend holiday which is the Queen’s Birthday celebration and wonder if we’ll get a public holiday after the reign of Queen...
J.Batman, Judy Garland, Markus Feehily, Cole Porter, Bonnie Tyler from 2017-06-05T16:59:34
In this show, we reflect upon John Batman – the Australian-born founder of Melbourne and examine more closely the treaty that he made with some local aborigines when negotiating the...
AFL, Leather Pride flag, G.Kennedy, H.Fierstein, A.Hollinghurst from 2017-05-29T15:19:40
In this show, we chat about religions – both those from ancient times and a modern one with huge numbers of devotees – i.e. AFL football; especially the Indigenous round...
Government House, Walk, Vigil, Sorry Day, Exh Building, Kylie M from 2017-05-23T13:55:52
In this show, we report on last Monday’s Reception at Government House, Victoria in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Bi-, Intersex-, and Trans-phobias (IDAHOBIT). We include ...
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Radiothon 2017–We still need JOY, IDAHOBIT, Our Heroes from 2017-05-16T10:47:08
In this show, we invite you to be involved with our Annual Radiothon and remind you that “We still need JOY” and that our task of informing and entertaining is...
Royals, Olympics, Topp Twins, Gay Writers, Tchaikovsky, Hirschfeld, Nevo from 2017-05-09T08:05:06
In this program, we briefly cover some current events including the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh at 95yo&Prince Harry’s forthcoming visit to Australia; the recent AOC controversy;...
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L.Gore, Simpsons 30yrs, Coral Sea, Port Arthur, K.Haring, D.Hayes from 2017-05-02T03:29:03
In this program, we talk about the musical life of lesbian Leslie Gore, and Phil reminds us about the dysfunctional TV family “The Simpsons” on the 30th anniversary of their...
ANZACs, Gallipoli, Diversity in Army, PTSD, Prince Harry-Invictus from 2017-04-25T08:38:21
In this ANZAC Day program, we remember the sacrifices of our armed forces who have fought for us. We talk about the circumstances of the Gallipoli Battle, the ways war...
Easter, da Vinci, Erasure, B.Streisand, D.Springfield, L.Pasteur from 2017-04-18T05:45:40
In this show, we gloat upon the long-weekend just past when we celebrated ‘chocolate-rabbit-eggs’ days (?), and we discuss the life stories of two notable gay men. We remember the...
John Clarke, Birthdays&Rosemary Macindoe’s ‘The Toorak Jackpot’ from 2017-04-11T11:02:09
In this show, we discuss life stories, gay symbolism, and wordsmiths. We remember Gilbert Baker, US gay activist, for his creation of the gay symbol we now proudly display –...
Extra Hour, M.Brando, Dirk Bogarde, Ryan White, Janis Ian, OCD from 2017-04-03T15:08:25
In this show, we enjoy the end of daylight saving time, the extra hour of sleep, the change of seasons and the change of smoke alarm batteries… We compare the...
750 shows!-J.Hillier, B.Jeffrey, Kranskies, M.Margolyes,Gay dads from 2017-03-27T15:57:42
In this show, we reprise some signature broadcast segments in the programme’s 17 years of broadcasting history, as we celebrate with our 750th show. With voices from the past, we...
A.Goldsmith, D.Porter, J.Parsons, E.John, L.Gaga, Walt.W, King J from 2017-03-20T14:35:57
In this show, we talk about the weather… as it’s World Meteorological Day on 23rd March. We recognise a wonderfully talented local couple – Andrea Goldsmith, acclaimed Australian writer and... Listen
Moomba, St Patrick, S.Gately, R.Nureyev, M.Kirby, R.Mapplethorpe from 2017-03-13T13:19:10
We chat about our National Capital Canberra, and its genesis, we comment about our recent public holiday Moomba for the Labour Day Weekend and we salute St Patrick – the...
Carnival, Authors, Ita, Tim Peppard–Marriage Eq, Comp.Viruses from 2017-01-16T15:57:41
We recall the safe and friendly fun of 2017 Midsumma Carnival Day and the liberation we can now enjoy, and we recall the bad old days when we had to...
Heat, Centrelink, F.Rose, DDT, Health, Long John Baldry, Carnival from 2017-01-10T12:37:01
We fret about the ferocity of this year’s summer temperatures, reminding ourselves to take care. We grumble about the Centrelink ‘debt’ process and get cheerier as we remember it is...
Solstice, Gay Anniv., L.Pasteur, L.Braille, Charlie Hebdo, Straw from 2016-12-26T13:10:24
Christmas has come and gone; with only New Year’s Eve to come, with a big fireworks bang. And Bah Humbug to New Year Resolutions: – and the celebration of northern...