Stand Up Straight

Stand Up Straight celebrates its 3rd on-air anniversary by looking at some random top 3s, weddings, divorces, films and events; all fun and frivolous. Dean Beck pops in to chat about his experiences mentoring Michelle […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/07/SUS30072016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:25 — 21.2MB) The post 3 for 3! appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

The Stand Up Straight crew is joined by Dr Vincent Cornelisse to discuss the horrific incident in Orlando, from an ally perspective. Featuring music from the Melbourne vigil in solidarity from a variety of queer choirs, […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/06/SUS-17-June-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:50 — 22.4MB) The post Stand Up Straight with Orlando appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Michelle, Stephanie, Clayton and Bek chat with former Around the World in 80 Gays host Anne-Louis, who is currently carrying a lovely new life in her womb. Anne-Louis and her partner Robyn are expecting their […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/06/SUS-23rd-June-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:59 — 21.1MB) The post Baby On Board (Mum to be On Air) appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Stephanie and Clayton chatted with Max Niggl of Living Positive Victoria’s Positive Speaker’s Bureau. The three chatted about the upcoming International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, to be held on Sunday, 15 May 2016 in the City Square. http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/05/SUS-5-th-May-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:24 — 21.2MB) The post Engage, Educate, Empower appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Stand Up Straight take great pride in sharing with our audience the latest and greatest talent that make their way to the airwaves via our Taste of Radio training course. Stephanie and Clayton welcome Lauren […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/04/Stand-up-Straight-2016-04-07-laurenandjustin.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:40 — 16.3MB) The post Introducing Lauren & Justin appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Michelle and Steph invited a few JOY newbies into the studio to chat about their upcoming shows on the new JOY grid. First, we have Colin who’s new show exploring the history of Musical Theater […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/04/Stand-up-Straight20160331-1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:06 — 22.0MB) The post Getting to know you, your rock, your balls and your musicals. appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

With our Michelle home under the weather, Clayton was joined by Dr Vincent Cornelisse of the Prahran Market Clinic and Michelle Sheppard of Transpositions fame. Vincent is Michelle doctor, or maker as she liked to call him. The trio chatted trans health, […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/03/SUS-24th-March-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:09 — 22.0MB) The post “He’s my maker…” said Michelle appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

With Clayton in the driver’s seat, how better to replace an absent Michelle than with another Michelle (or Big M, or Mich) and to be also joined by the fabulous Megsy? The two Transpositions stars […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/02/SUS-18-FEB-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:42 — 22.3MB) The post “What’s a Pansy Ball?” aka The Language of Identity appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Former JOYster and host of the retired travel program Detours, Jodie Willmer, joined the full Stand Up Straight team to chat about her life and experiences. Jodie is currently running a consultation business, Guest Ready, that advises […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/02/SUS-FEB-11-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:53 — 23.3MB) The post Boom! Boom! Boom! (Let’s go back to my BnB) appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

In this episode, the Stand Up Straight team were joined by Meredith Peace, president of the Victorian branch of the Australian Education Union. Meredith previewed the upcoming education forum and expo School Out For Midsumma. In the […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/01/SUS-21st-Jan-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:47 — 21.0MB) The post Midsumma Preview: From Education to Frockulation appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

In this episode, Michelle and Stephanie chat to Jacqui from Lantern Ghost Tours about their 7 Deadly Sins Haunted Pub Tour, part of this year’s GO WEST, a subset of the Midsumma festival. They were […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/01/SUS-14th-Jan.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:18 — 22.6MB) The post Midsumma Preview: From Ghosts to Priscilla appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Stand Up Straight went around the world in a discussion of gay and lesbian travel. Michelle and Clayton were joined by Big Bear Mark from The Woods and Brekkie Bears to discuss elements of the queer travel […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/01/SUS-7th-Jan-2016.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:21 — 23.0MB) The post Stand Up Around the World appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Clayton and Michelle were joined in the studio by men’s health expert, Dr Vincent Cornelisse. The trio discussed issues of sexual health, sex education, PEP, PrEP and more. http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2016/01/SUS-DEC-10-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:16 — 22.1MB) The post Sexual Healing appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

JOY celebrated its 22nd birthday on 1 December. As part of the celebrations, the station held a party for its patrons – people who give significant donations that go a long way to helping JOY […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/12/SUS-3rd-DEC-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:53 — 45.7MB) The post The Patrons of JOY 94.9 appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

In the lead up to World AIDS Day, Clayton sans Michelle, had a chat to Matthew Powell from Straight Arrows. Matthew has been HIV+ since his teens and shared his inspirational and education story. Clayton […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/12/SUS-Nov-26-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:24 — 44.3MB) The post World AIDS Day 2015 appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Michelle and Clayton were delight to be joined in the studio by JOY’s Manger of People, Services and Culture, Taste of Radio teach and musical fan, Leenie Fabri. The trio chatted about musicals and their relationship […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/11/SUS-19th-Nov1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:10 — 45.0MB) The post Stand Up Straight: The Musical appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

In this episode, the Stand Up Straight team chatted to Dr Matt Dunn, senior lecturer at Deakin Uni in Health, with a specialty in drugs in Alcohol. The team discussed whether drugs make you more likely […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/11/SUS-12-Nov-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:52 — 45.7MB) The post Drugs and the GLBTI community appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Michelle and Clayton were once again joined in the studio by the amazing Daniel Whitthaus. Recently celebrating his organisation NICHE receiving Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, Daniel chatted with our duo about his adventures in […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/11/SUS-NOV-5-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:48 — 40.1MB) The post Find your NICHE appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Reflecting on Mental Health Week, Michelle and Stephanie were joined in the studio by Emma Formica and Charlie Cooper, volunteers at youth mental health initiative, headspace. The group discussed the importance of mental health, how we […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/11/SUS-29th-OCT-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:04 — 43.1MB) The post Need some headspace? appeared first on Stand Up Straight.

Michelle and Clayton, with special pop in guest Rachel from Spirit Lounge, sat down for a chat about the place of social media in the GLBTI community. What groups are worth joining? Does it help […] http://joy.org.au/standupstraight/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2015/10/SUS-22-OCT-2015.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:12 — 87.4MB) The post That Faceplace Show appeared first on Stand Up Straight.