Its amazing what you can do with two guitars, two voices and two feet, let Scarlett Gunner show you! Drawing inspiration from the roots of Nashville, Jesse Simo-swer and Wacey Coates band together to bring you Scarlett Gunner. Mixing their love for honest and genuine songs with artists they love from The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac to modern soft rock and blues like John Mayer and Angus and Julia Stone.
Brisbane band Scarlett Gunner join Jocelyn and Wayne on Monday breakfast to talk about their love of music and some of the highlight performances coming up.

Brisbane Pride Formal took place on 15/11/2025, and JOY Breakfast found out some of the highlights from the night by organisers and attendees.

Running from 14 – 23 of November, Sunshine Coast Pride Festival is back, bigger and better than ever. Wayne chats to festival organiser Sophie Delightful about this years celebrations.
The line-up of events can be found here: https://www.sunshinecoastpride.org/event-list

Footy Fiddle Faddle AFLW Semi Finals with Fiona Newton from Chick’s Talking Footy.
Hear the predictions, the highs and the lows as we step into semi finals of the AFLW.

The River Pride Parade returns, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities and allies in true Brisbane style by boat.
From yachts to paddleboards, participants join the colourful flotilla cruising from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Crews can rally together or share with boat-loving friends and turn the river into a moving rainbow.
JOY Monday Breakfast crew Raena and Wayne join the flotilla and talk to some of the community members and punters making this event one of the highlights of the MELT festival.

Taking over the QPAC Concert Hall with an 18-piece orchestra in his flashiest, funniest and most fearless endeavour yet, Reuben Kaye joined Monday Brekkys Wayne and Raena to chat about his show enGORGEd.

Joel sits down with the one and only Dita Von Teese, the undisputed Queen of Burlesque, for a glamorous and intimate chat about her brand-new show Nocturnelle. They dive into the magic, mystery, and meticulous artistry behind her most opulent production yet, her excitement about returning Down Under for her upcoming tour, and — of course — her deep love of vintage cars and the elegance they inspire. It’s a conversation sparkling with charm, creativity, and classic Dita decadence. Tune in for a journey into the world of modern burlesque’s reigning icon.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Dave and their sassy bitch Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs.
It’s a bright and buzzing Thursday on **JOY Breakfast with Joel — and stepping into Dave’s seat for the week is the blonde bombshell herself, Bec Dahl! Joel and Bec kick off the morning with laughs, news, and a whole lot of cheeky banter before diving into the day’s chaos. Joel and Bec talk about their ‘obsessions’, Bec faces the ultimate test in “Is She Really a Neighbours Fan?” and the duo reset the morning with improv energy. They revisit Joel’s pre-recorded chat with the iconic Dita Von Teese, ahead of her lavish new Australian tour, and Joel wraps things up with a fabulous birthday tribute to the legendary Whoopi Goldberg, celebrating her at 70. Fun, fast, and full of sparkle — it’s another joyful morning on JOY Breakfast!

This week the AFLW hit round 1 of finals and Fiona Newton from Chick’s Talkin Footy is always there to lend her voice in case you missed any of the action.

Joel catches up with dance music queen Cascada (Natalie Horler) to chat about headlining the upcoming LGBTQ+ Raydia Festival, her incredible career, and the timeless hits that defined a generation. From Everytime We Touch to Evacuate the Dancefloor, Natalie reflects on her journey through global stardom, connecting with fans, and keeping the dance floor alive after all these years. It’s a fun, high-energy chat with one of the icons of pop and dance music!