Natural wonder

Natural wonder

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities May 24, 2026 Duration: 55:30

Where would we be without nature?  It nurtures us, it restores us, it even heals us. Life would be pretty sad indeed without the awe and wonder of the natural world, the feelings of sun on our skin and rain on our faces and cool breezes lifting our hair, the salt tang of the sea and the bright clean air of the mountains. Many songwriters have been moved to write songs about the wonders of nature. The Seventies also saw the beginnings of serious concerns about the negative impact humans have on the natural world, concerns shared by many songwriters. But more than this, nature is of course a wonderful metaphor;  the joy of the sun, the sorrow of a cloudy day.

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Every Saturday morning, Martin and Venetia open up a time capsule filled with denim flares, burnt orange kitchen bench tops, and the unforgettable soundtrack of a transformative decade. Their Living in the 70s podcast is more than a nostalgic trip; it's a deep and joyful exploration of the music that defined an era, from the birth of disco and glam rock to the funky numbers that became anthems. This weekly show, presented by JOY 94.9 for all our Rainbow Communities, digs into specific themes, uncovering the stories behind songs from disaster movies, pivotal movement anthems, one-hit wonders, and those gloriously daggy duets. Crucially, they highlight the disco and club tracks that steamed up dance floors in LGBTI venues, tracing the vital connections between the music and the communities that embraced it. Listening feels like flipping through a well-loved record collection with insightful friends who understand how these sounds shaped culture and identity. Each episode weaves together history and melody, creating a rich tapestry that celebrates the decade's audacious spirit. Whether you lived through it or are just curious about the era's iconic beats, this podcast offers a warm, engaging, and distinctly personal journey back to the seventies.
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