In our first podcast preview for Eurovision 2013, Hikaru and the latest member of the JOYEurovision team: Catching Up's Brett Schryver review the entries for the Big 5 (UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy) and host country Sweden. joyeurovision.com is now open 24/7 for the 2013 Eurovision season

In the penultimate edition of the Full Catastrophe: A technical glitch means fun with word association, a poignant discussion about Renee Geyer's career, and Andy & Hikaru spar over how many teams is too many to support. Can you believe there's only one more left? Catastrophic Weekend on JOY 94.9 starts on Friday 29 March from 9-12n (VIC) with Than…

250 shows is quite an acheivement, and on a night full of rain, transit chaos, and a general disarray, The Full Catastrophe provided an oasis of musical and verbal delights. --- The Final Season of The Full Catastrophe on JOY 94.9 Saturdays @ 2100 AEDT/2000 AEST/1100 BST joy.org.au/thefullcatastrophe…

'Twas on a hot Summer's night (even though it was actually Autumn) that The Final Season of The Full Catastrophe on JOY 94.9 celebrated its 5 year anniversary with much regaling and laughter. --- The Final month of The Final Season of The Full Catastrophe on JOY 94.9 has arrived! There are now only 3 shows left. Saturdays at 9pm AEDT/730pm ACST on …

Another Super Saturday of National Finals has just finished in Europe. Here's our roundup of the winners from Super Saturday as well as other winners who will be in Malmo. Visit us on Facebook (facebook.com/joy949esc) or Twitter (@joyeurovision).

This edition of The Full Catatstrophe was originally broadcast on 23 February 2013, on the eve of the Italian elections. It was podcasted on 2 March 2013. And there is still no idea of who will be governing Italy. In this edition, not only politics, but poignant memories of Andy & Hikaru from not just Italy, but from around the world are shared. Th…

When a jog on the beach has a bit more significance than you might realise. In honour of Black History Month. --- The Final Season of The Full Catastrophe begins its final month on 9 March 2013 on JOY 94.9. Saturdays at 2100 AEDT/2030 ACDT joy.org.au/thefullcatastrophe

As The Full Catastrophe winds down, we are discovering some interesting things which never got on air or online. Although briefly touched on during The Full Broadcasting Podcastrophe, in the US Public Broadcasting Podcastrophe, Hikaru makes his case for a true public broadcaster in the US. Recorded during August 2012, admist the public relations tr…

In this podcast, Andy & Hikaru examine the ever changing role of celebrity coming outs and the role gay celebrities play both here in Australia and worldwide. Please note: The situations portrayed in this podcast are fictional. ---- The Final Season of The Full Catastrophe on JOY 94.9 & JOY.org.au Saturdays at 2100 AEDT/2030 ACDT/1100 GMT/0500 EST …