Episodes

  • Ep 183 – HIV Migration and Disclosure

    Ep 183 – HIV Migration and Disclosure
    Oct 8 2024
    Carlos and Emil from Living Positive Victoria share with us about HIV migration, with many recent HIV notifications occuring amongst newly arrived migrants in Australia. We talk about access barriers to testing, treatment, and navigating services once in Australia - potentially without access to Medicare. We talk about HIV disclosure with our partners, and in legal settings. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    50 mins
  • Ep 182 – Short Changed (PrEP Shortage)

    Ep 182 – Short Changed (PrEP Shortage)
    Sep 24 2024
    Australia has been experiencing a PrEP shortage, with essential HIV prevention medicine in very low stock in pharmacies across the country. Tim is in the drivers seat, with Michael wearing his community advocacy hat to share what has been going on with PrEP, why we have such low stock, and different ways to buy PrEP to keep protected - and some other tips and tricks for navigating the PrEP shortage. Until more PrEP is widely available and in stock check out these resources for understanding the shortage and where to go for more info Buying PrEP online from an international pharmacy Information on the shortage from PAN including the PrEP map locator Michael's PrEP shortage episode of Well Well Well (also here on JOY!) with Cal and Rachel Information from our friends at Emen8 Thorne Harbour Health's PrEP shortage info Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    53 mins
  • Ep 181 – Captain Underpants

    Ep 181 – Captain Underpants
    Sep 18 2024
    This week, Chief Underwear Thief Craig invites our Mr Vicbears 2024 Joenas into the studio to talk about the upcoming Underwear Auction at the Laird Hotel. The event is Joenas' title year charity fundraiser, raising money for Pride Foundation Australia - and giving thirsty punters the opportunity to buy the underwear right off the models backs (and fronts) Tim and Craig chat with Craig about underwear fetishes, and Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    35 mins
  • Ep 180 – Slick Talk

    Ep 180 – Slick Talk
    Sep 10 2024
    Melbourne Rubber is bringing you a SLICK Week to remember in 2024. We bring you all the goss from Bec, John, and FFunOtter who spill the lube on everything happening this week. Remember every SLICK event this year is 18+ gender inclusive! Check out https://www.melbournerubber.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melbournerubber/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournerubbermen/about https://x.com/RubberMelbourne Find out about all of the people and groups bringing SLICK to life including: Eagle Leather, the Laird, Barba, City of Yarra, Down an' Dirty, Boot Co Brisbane, Drip Lube, Deanation, Ethikink, Hanky, The Eagle Sydney, Kink Projects, Fan Daddies, SNKR Bar, Winden Photography, House of Ma' Jaw, Kink.Ed, HDG Image, Sinnovator, Lux Latex Care, Pig AF, Nourish Collingwood Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ We mentiuned on the show that you may have noticed Jon's voice missing from the show the last couple weeks. Jon has had to step back from his Sexpert duties to focus on his next adventures with all things work and play. Jon has been a regular part of the team since 2020 and will be missed on the show. We wish Jon all the best in his sexcapades and you can follow them at @barbarylion This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    58 mins
  • Ep 179 – Quickie – Grindr and App Violence

    Ep 179 – Quickie – Grindr and App Violence
    Sep 5 2024
    Recently, men have fallen victim to homophobic violence perpetrated by groups targeting users of dating apps like Grindr. Men are lured into vulnerable settings and abused, assaulted, and demeaned - violently in some cases. We through this quickie (also available on Well Well Well) to speak to police about what is being done to protect queer men using apps. Jeremy Oliver (they/he) is the LGBTIQA+ Communities Portfolio Manager with Victoria Police and spearheading the investigation into Grindr and app related safety Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ For more information and support on this topic head to thorneharbour.org/appsafety https://www.police.vic.gov.au/LGBTIQA-liaison-officers Call 000 in an emergency Contact the non-emergency line to report non emergency or life threatening incidents on 131 444 Visit the safety commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au/ Report an incident online https://www.police.vic.gov.au/report * This special quickie episode was released Thursday, September 5th 2024 exclusively to podcast on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week by Hide and Seek This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    36 mins
  • Ep 178 – All of Us No Longer Strangers

    Ep 178 – All of Us No Longer Strangers
    Sep 3 2024
    Shaun and Dean from Gay Fathers Worldwide step into the studio to share about connecting men who have kids from past heterosexual relationships. Now reaching almost 1000 members, the global group supports men to talk about their same sex attraction, and unravel what it means to (potentially) start a new life with a queer identity. We talk conversion practices, faith, and coming out to partners and kids. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Find Gay Fathers Worldwide on Facebook Connect with Bent Couch Counselling and the Community Couch Conversations Chat with likeminded guys and find resources on DALE dale.org.au/ If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, or suicide ideation contact Rainbow Door MensLine Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Men's Line 1300 789 978 Opening Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * This episode originally aired Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Shaun This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    52 mins
  • Ep 177 – So Much For My Happy Ending

    Ep 177 – So Much For My Happy Ending
    Aug 28 2024
    We sit down with Tom Boye, masseur, sex worker - and all round good person to talk about the art of erotic massage, fantasies, and supporting DL guys to connect sensually with other men. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Tom Boye on X at @tomboyemassage. or find his online services at via All My Links * This episode originally aired Tuesday, August 27 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Tom This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    54 mins
  • Ep 176 – Smokey and the Bum Bandit

    Ep 176 – Smokey and the Bum Bandit
    Aug 21 2024
    Resident bear, kink, and daddy expert Craig joins us to explore guys in the fetish world who love to strike up a cigars for social and sexual pleasure. We explore scarification and branding, ash play, subs and does in the leather community, and how we reduce harms associated with smoking if engaging in smoke play. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Craig at @bear_overboard Melbourne Cigar Men website: https://melbournecigarmen.wordpress.com/ Melbourne Cigar Men on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/uyMcYeGZzDKLjLeB/?mibextid=K35XfP Check out Quit Victoria's latest LGBTIQA+ smoking cessation campaign at https://www.quit.org.au/articles/lgbtiq Touchbase's tobacco information for mixing and matching drugs, and the LGBTIQA+ community https://touchbase.org.au/drug/tobacco/ * This episode originally aired Tuesday, August 20 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Craig This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au
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    43 mins