#45 – Are you summer? With guests Jorge from Verbena Radio and David Rector creator of Friends of Dorothy

#45 – Are you summer? With guests Jorge from Verbena Radio and David Rector creator of Friends of Dorothy

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities December 6, 2025 Duration: 1:16:49

Demetra and Alana celebrate all things summer from how to plan for outside events in a city renown for 4 seasons in one day, how to eat a Buffalo Bill ice cream, and whether you should change your song playlist. We are also joined by two guests Jorge Luis Cruzado from the new JOY show Verbena Radio and David Rector and his shows the retro radio play Friends of Dorothy and his new show Icons.


Ease into your Saturday and Sunday mornings with JOY Weekend Breakfast, a vibrant audio companion that feels like catching up with good friends. This podcast from JOY 94.9 brings together lively conversation, curated music, and engaging interviews, all designed to start your weekend on a positive and connected note. Created for and by the rainbow communities, the show naturally reflects a wide spectrum of LGBTIQA+ voices and perspectives, weaving them into a tapestry of culture, arts, and society with a genuine, often comedic, warmth. You'll hear hosts and guests discuss everything from community news and creative projects to personal stories and lighthearted banter, all set to a soundtrack that complements the relaxed weekend vibe. It's more than just background noise; it's an inclusive space for celebration, reflection, and a shared sense of belonging. Tune in for a blend of thoughtful content and pure entertainment that makes this podcast a refreshing alternative to the usual weekend routine. Each episode is crafted to inform, uplift, and feel genuinely welcoming, mirroring the mission of its home station to serve all our diverse communities with joy and authenticity.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 55

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Podcast Episodes
#65 – Do you keep a budget? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:12
Jean and Demetra surprise each other about the connection between people who carry umbrellas and keeping a budget.
#64 – When I grow up what do I want (to be) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:12
Demetra and Jean explore what did they want to be when they grow up, and then soon realise it’s possible they haven’t grown up at all.
#63 – What to do when you meet aliens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:14
Demetra and Annie explain (kinda) what to do when you meet aliens, which aliens you want to meet, what language to speak, whether clothes are optional, and how the LGBTQIA+ community is the best community the aliens shou…
#61 – If only I could hypnotise myself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:23
Demetra and Annie delve into hypnotism’s history and methods and discover how and why you might want to hypnotise yourself.
#59 – How to use Jester energy to deal with chaos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:36
The Jester has played a role in royal courts to speak truth to power, and bring some good chaos to a serious world. Demetra explores how a bit of jester energy can also helps us navigate uncertainty.
#58 – When your hero is a villain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:04
The sequel to our show Are you a s/hero (#55)? Demetra and Jean discuss the role of villains and why we need them.