Gay Savvy Podcast

It's Radiothon people so if there is any message to take from this weeks episode please let it be to subscribe to 4zzz fm now! Star studded episode this round [MUSIC] Patrick Wolf catches up with Spencer to discuss his latest tour about to hit Oz, Lupercalia and life. [FESTIVALS] Big Sound has been announced and Roxy delivers the goss and low down on this upcoming festival. [COMEDY] Kitty Flanagan is about to tour Queensland and catches up with Spencer. Plenty of new music to catch up on too so make sure you tune into Savvy this Thursday on Zed Digital or podcast us.

Gay Savvy Episode ‘The one before we turn a year old!!’ or 51 (take your pick…) This week Gay Savvy features the delightful return of Dktr Burke along with Andy Pandy, Newbie Nikki and special guest, young activist Jonathon Waters to discuss [QUEER YOUTH] Social limitations in the LGBTQI community from a ‘gen y’ perspective [POLITICS] The Savvy crew update all on where the LNP party stand on civil unions since Campbell has finally made a conforming statement. [MUSIC] Newbie Nikki takes the plunge on main interviews and catches up with unearthed sensation, 16 year old Sahara Beck. [GAGA] GaGa stopped by Brissie and Gay Savvy were there, gold pass style. Tune in to recall Burke and Jon’s thoughts. [LOCAL] The gay suburbs, neighbourhoods, pockets or areas in Brisbane. Where are they? Do they exist? Are LGBTQI people spread out these days or crammed in certain suburbs. Let us know your thoughts. Great new music and fun times with friends ahead. Tune into Zed Digital 8pm every Thursday or podcast us off iTunes.

Back from a one week break and hitting the ground running. Andy Pandy, Newbie Nikki, Roxy and Spencer are back and discuss the following. [MEDIA] Katter on The Circle, Karen Phelps debates on Sunrise, Sunday Mail writes about praying the gay away, Jonothan Duffy gets his Kony on to save Healthy Communities – we discuss all. [MUSIC] Silver Sircus – James Lee joins the Savvy crew to discuss latest album and future revels. [ADLIP] New BF/GF syndrome. Do you or your friends have it? [LIVE] Andy Pandy and Newbie Nikki cross live to the Queen’s Ball awards to talk to nominees and give you all (who missed out) a taste on the happening event. 8pm Thursday nights on ZED digital radio or available on podcast this Friday from iTunes – simply search ‘Gay Savvy.’

The rally’s just do not stop. Episode 49 delivers goss, music and another snippet peak on what it was like to be amongst this week’s #saveqahc #savecivilunions Equality Rally [MUSIC] Jules Woo announces her first gig since the debut of her EP release [ADLIP] Pickup lines! The Chase! The rejections! What are the best, worst, cheesiest stories you wanna share? [BOO SPRINGBORG] Dktr Burke returns to the scene in the aftermath of Minister Springborg’s announcement in regards to the funding cut to QAHC. He got so mad, he’s written a letter outlining all false statements Mr Springborg claimed. Tune in to find out what amazing things have happened since this publication. [RALLY] Gay Savvy broadcasts live at Wednesday night’s rally from King George Square to the Parliament House. [EUROVISION] Jonathon Duffy joins us to review us all on the Eurovision turn out. What are your thoughts? Favourite act? Should Australia be in Eurovision? Tune in to Zed Digital every Thursday night or podcast us from iTunes.

Episode 48 Gay Savvy this week welcomes new cast member Ms Roxy Burt (Roxy) - music guru and dj extraordinaire - welcome to the savvy family. [THEATRE] Fez Fa'anana of Polytoxic stops by to discuss their latest production The Rat Trap now playing at Queensland Theatre Company [ADLIP] Does it offend you yeh when playing queer themed movies that highlight real life issues you can relate to? [MUSIC] Ana Matronic of SCISSOR SISTERS is here! Discussing with us Jake Shears, Magic Hour (latest album), New York and more! [DID YOU KNOW] Male on lesbian homophobia. Str8 males abusing lesbians amongst the scene - Nikki, Roxy and Spence discuss. [MUSIC] Local all girl rock group THE BOYS join us in the studio to introduce themselves and their upcoming gig on the 26th May. [COMMUNITY] Sisters Inside Inc - dunno what this organisation is, tune in to find out. Great music too so make sure you tune in at 8pm on Zed Digital or podcast us via Facebook or iTunes.

[RALLY] The rally is here people and we bring you snippets of speeches from the likes of Nathan Hudson of FAKER, The Doctor’s Wife Jonathon Duffy, Rip n Roll’s poster-boy and activist Michael Barry plus many more local celebs [REUNION] Luscious L, Dktr Burke and Spencer are reunited at last and take to the stage to do their bit and present a speech for the rally [RALLY] Dktr Burke gives you a live walk through amongst the rally march [MUSIC] Its Gold Coast Gay Day and we get to speak to one of the live acts Emily Williams of the Young Divas!!! [OBAMA] Yep. He’s not a hater. Bliss. [YOUTUBE] It Could Happen To Anyone – seen this clip yet? Gay Savvy put in their two cents. Great music too so make sure you tune in at 8pm on Zed Digital or podcast us via Facebook or iTunes.

The line ups for Gay Savvy keep getting bigger and old schoolier. We also have a NEWBIE cast member joining us - Welcome Nikki (aka Newbie Nikki). [Equality] Equal Love organisation stop by to discuss the Marriage Equality rally happening this weekend at Queens Park - all info will be revealed. [Adlip] Abuse. Do the same rules apply for physical abuse in a samesex relationship as a heterosexual relationship? [Music] We have EAST 17 here!! Tony, the lead singer, calls in to discuss the reformation and latest tour! [Gold Coast Gay Day] It's happening this weekend all. Ged, one of the head organisers, calls in to inform us all on what lays ahead at the Parklands this Saturday! [Adlip] Gay Reality TV - What if there was a gay version of each reality TV show out there? [Community] Tony and Craig of Queer Collaborations at Macquarie University in Sydney stop by to discuss Querelle. Don't know what it is? You will soon find out if you tune in!

Jonathon Duffy aka 'The Doctor's Wife' joins Andy Pandy and Spencer as co-host to deliver some groundbreaking news... [GAY ICONS] What role (if any) does the gen y gay icon play amongst the scene these days? Is it necessary for the kids born in the 90's? [LOCAL] Like your comics and happen to be gay. Join Curt Singleton break the stereotype by introducing to the scene Gay Comic Forum. [MUSIC] Groovin The Moo is here and apart from having a themed music show dedicated tot his festival - we also talk to MUTEMATH and discuss their band, album and plans with Groovin. [ADLIP] Would you have the guts to talk to someone in a public place that isn't a gay themed nightclub? [COMMUNITY] GLBT Choir meet Gay Savvy for the first time and discuss all. [ANNOUNCEMENT]  The Doctor's Wife's BIG announcement. Tune in at 8pm Zed Digital or stream our podcast to hear the funsies ahead.

Episode 44 comes to you LIVE from Queeriosity and what a gay ol’ time Spencer, Andy Pandy and KC embarked on; [POLITICS] Its time to vote in a mayor this weekend and what better way but to have candidate Rachel Jacobs of Greens party stop by and debrief with us all on what’s store. [COMMUNITY] Shelby and Nicky of Open Doors catch up to introduce this fantastic organisation for the year 2012 and discuss life and Queeriosity. [MUSIC] Gossling is here!! We get to hang out with this upcoming aussie diva before she embarks on her sold out Aussie tour. [ADLIP] Public affection. Do you hold hands with your partner in public? Ever in situations where you are cautious of this? Is it just your comfort or are the issues gay related? Discuss… [ARTICLE] Str8 English rugby player has a stroke and survives and heals yet revives back as suddenly gay. Theories suggest stokes can cause change in sexuality. Fact or fiction…. [RURAL] Officer Ben Bjarn of Anything But Straight from Roma just so happens to be in uniform at Queeriosity whilst holiday’ing in Brisbane and stops by to educate all on his rural organisation. Evidently a windy day that audio can be awkward at time but certainly a fun fun fun show. Tune in this Thursday at 8pm on Zed Digital or google ‘Gay Savvy’ to find all podcasts, contacts and so forth.

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[LOCAL MUSIC] Jules Woo stops by to discuss her latest album release. [WEEKLY AD LIB] Does the word gay define the modern homosexual when describing oneself or just a minor characteristic? Gay Savvy discusses and explores. [DIVINE DIVAS] WarrenGooch stops by to discuss the Divine Diva's one night only show coming soon to the QPAC theatre. [GAY HOLIDAY] Gay Ski Trip coming up. Gay Savvy gives you all the info plus discusses the idea of 'Gay Holidays' [COMEDY FEST] Deanne Smith was chatting to Luscious L recently on Dykes On Mykes - Gay Savvy shares that experience with you all. [90's POP] The trend just doesn't stop! We discuss the latest 90's band making their way to Australia to tour and release some new tunes. Tune into us on Zed Digital Thursday nights from 8pm.

Oh yes! We're Getting Politically Savvy on Episode 40!!!We discuss the aftermath of the State election and how that will affect the Qld LGBTIQ community. Will Qld's new government have an impact on a federal level?? We get a different perspective on the whole situation when we chat to Carl Katter from Australian Marriage Equality. Brett from Healthy Communities stops by to catch up and fill us in on the changes and event happening with the organisation. We also have a special new co-host in Jay from Equal Love Brisbane as he helps at the desk and keeps us up to date with their events and rally's! Spencer's back on board next Ep so we have a quick chat with him in Perth before he comes back over east. All this plus some fabulous music as always. Gay Savvy on Zed Digital every Thursday from 8pm and podcast through iTunes. CHECK IT OUT!! xo

Gay Savvy get their politics straight ahead of this weekends Qld state election. We chat with Matt about his fight for marriage equality. Spencer chats new music and classic 90's hits when he catches up with New Zealand musician Bic Runga. We try and figure out if sexuality has anything do to with sport. Phil Hancock comes into the studio and gives us the low down on his music video 'Bitch' and what he has coming up. All this plus awesome music as always... Would you expect anything less....Tune into Gay Savvy on Zed Digital every Thursday night from 8pm OR download our free podcast by simply searching 'Gay Savvy' in iTunes and get a taste of what Zed Digital is like!!

[THE DOCTOR’S WIFE] Jonathan Duffy gives us the skinny on his films stellar success and gets us all worked up with future exclusives[RADIO INK] Sydney electro pop group who are touring the country with Aqua stop in for a chat[GLBN] Tyrone from The Brisbane Gay and Lesbian Business Network fills us in on their happenings[AQUA] Speaking of touring OZ, Claus from Aqua gave us a call just prior to their Brisbane show. So exciting!!Plus as always…Fabulous music.Tune into Gay Savvy on Zed Digital every Thursday night at 8pm OR download our free podcast by simply searching 'Gay Savvy' in iTunes and get a taste of what Zed Digital is like!!