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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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More classic debut albums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:28
A few weeks ago we shared a show featuring tracks from classic Seventies debut albums. Well, there are so many to choose from that we had to do another show. This week we feature tracks from Foreigner, Blondie, Elvis Cos…
Soulful sounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:44
Soul – one of the great musical genres to come out of mid 20th Century America, and a sound that still reverberates through pop music today. Sharing it’s gospel roots with jazz, funk, blues and even rock, soul can be a h…
Countdown Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:16
Fifty years ago, on November 8, 1974, the first episode of Countdown went to air on the ABC. It would go on to have many Australians glued to their TVs for an hour a week, getting their dose of Australian and internation…
We’re a bit picky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
This week our hosts are taking a break from the themes and just picking a few tracks they feel like playing. As usual, it’s an eclectic but tasty mix. Some we’ve played before, some entirely new. But all guaranteed to sa…
Super Seventies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
We’re super excited! This week we explore superb, superior, supreme Seventies songs with super either in the title or in the name of the artists. Why? Well, because it’s super fun. And we’ve certainly found some super tr…
Seventies covers of Seventies songs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:30
Long live the cover version! Sometimes other artists do it better, sometimes they just do it differently, but it’s always interesting to hear a great song reinterpreted. In the Seventies great cover songs could be releas…
We’re turning five! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:07
Yes it’s happy birthday, happy anniversary and how-the-heck-is-this-little-show-still-going to us! We have had the enormous pleasure of bringing fabulous Seventies music to you for the past five years. So this week’s sho…
Great Debut Albums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
This week we are showcasing tracks from what we consider to be some of the great debut albums of the 1970s. There are way too many to cover them all in just one show, but we think we’ve put together a great selection, in…
Up and down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:27
Life is full of ups and downs and it turns out that the Seventies music catalogue is as well. In this week’s show, all of our songs feature either up or down in the title, demonstrating that there’s nothing like a bit of…
The Fleetwood Mac Connection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:27
We have learned doing this show, that any band with a long and successful career will inevitably become woven into a tangled web of musical connections. People from other well known bands will produce their albums, cover…