Been There Done That

This week, we discuss the role and range of language in effective communication, and how aspects of indigenous culture, love and relationships can be expressed in the spoken word, painting and in dance.  In our […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/07/BTDT-Pod-2017_07_04-NAIDOC-46m10s.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:10 — 105.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post NAIDOC – Languages Matter appeared first on Been There Done That.

Be jealous as Gordon boasts about his adventures on the high seas – no pirates or mermaids; just luxury, all the way to the ATM. Gay ‘Pride in London 2017′ – no shame here; just […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/07/BTDT-Podcast_2017_06_27_London-40m07s-1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:07 — 91.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Gordon’s lost at sea appeared first on Been There Done That.

Oh dear! Phil is at it again, can this man ease up a little on his puns? Listen to this weeks episode of Been There Done That to find out if Phil’s taken things too […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/06/BTDT_2017_06_20_-Podcast-v2-40m42s.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:42 — 65.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Nuckin’ Punny! appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we reflect upon a relaxing 3-day weekend holiday which is the Queen’s Birthday celebration and wonder if we’ll get a public holiday after the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.   We touch […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/06/2017-06-13-BeenThereDoneThat-QueensBirthdayVegemiteMensHealthPulseClubBoyGeorge.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:06 — 17.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Queen’s Birthday, Vegemite, Men’s Health, Pulse club, Boy George appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we reflect upon John Batman – the Australian-born founder of Melbourne and examine more closely the treaty that he made with some local aborigines when negotiating the ownership of land for the […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/06/2017-06-06-SundayArtsMagazine-J.BatmanJudyGarlandMarkusFeehilyColePorterBonnieTyler.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:25 — 20.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post J.Batman, Judy Garland, Markus Feehily, Cole Porter, Bonnie Tyler appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we chat about religions – both those from ancient times and a modern one with huge numbers of devotees – i.e. AFL football; especially the Indigenous round held last weekend, and their […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/06/2017-05-30-BeenThereDoneThat-AFLLeatherPrideflagG.KennedyH.FiersteinA.Hollinghurst.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:12 — 18.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post AFL, Leather Pride flag, G.Kennedy, H.Fierstein, A.Hollinghurst appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we report on last Monday’s Reception at Government House, Victoria in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Bi-, Intersex-, and Trans-phobias (IDAHOBIT). We include some grabs from the speech of the Governor […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/05/2017-05-23-BeenThereDoneThat-GovernmentHouseWalkVigilSorryDayExhBuildingKylieM.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:17 — 19.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Government House, Walk, Vigil, Sorry Day, Exh Building, Kylie M appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we invite you to be involved with our Annual Radiothon and remind you that “We still need JOY” and that our task of informing and entertaining is very important in the current […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/05/2017-05-16-BeenThereDoneThat-Radiothon-2017-WeStillNeedJOYIDAHOBITOurHeroes.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:44 — 19.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Radiothon 2017– We still need JOY, IDAHOBIT, Our Heroes appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this program, we briefly cover some current events including the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh at 95yo & Prince Harry’s forthcoming visit to Australia; the recent AOC controversy; the return some 121 years […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/05/2017-05-09-BeenThereDoneThat-RoyalsOlympicsToppTwinsGayWritersTchaikovskyHirschfeldNevo.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:26 — 19.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Royals, Olympics, Topp Twins, Gay Writers, Tchaikovsky, Hirschfeld, Nevo appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this program, we talk about the musical life of lesbian Leslie Gore, and Phil reminds us about the dysfunctional TV family “The Simpsons” on the 30th anniversary of their show. We remember the sacrifices […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/05/2017-05-02-BeenThereDoneThat-L.GoreSimpsons30yrsCoralSeaPortArthurK.HaringD.Hayes_.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:46 — 18.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post L.Gore, Simpsons 30yrs, Coral Sea, Port Arthur, K.Haring, D.Hayes appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this ANZAC Day program, we remember the sacrifices of our armed forces who have fought for us. We talk about the circumstances of the Gallipoli Battle, the ways war was conducted then, and how […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/04/2017-04-25-BeenThereDoneThat-ANZACsGallipoliDiversityinArmyPTSDPrinceHarry-Invictus.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:52 — 19.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post ANZACs, Gallipoli, Diversity in Army, PTSD, Prince Harry-Invictus appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we gloat upon the long-weekend just past when we celebrated ‘chocolate-rabbit-eggs’ days (?), and we discuss the life stories of two notable gay men. We remember the regal spirit and tremendous breadth […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/04/2017-04-18-BeenThereDoneThat-EasterdaVinciErasureB.StreisandD.SpringfieldL.Pasteur.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:35 — 18.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Easter, da Vinci, Erasure, B.Streisand, D.Springfield, L.Pasteur appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we discuss life stories, gay symbolism, and wordsmiths. We remember Gilbert Baker, US gay activist, for his creation of the gay symbol we now proudly display – the Rainbow Flag with 6 […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/04/2017-04-11-BeenThereDoneThat-RainbowFlagBirthdaysRosemary-Mcindoes-TheToorakJackpot.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:02 — 18.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post John Clarke, Birthdays & Rosemary Macindoe’s ‘The Toorak Jackpot’ appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we enjoy the end of daylight saving time, the extra hour of sleep, the change of seasons and the change of smoke alarm batteries… We compare the current favourable portrayal of most […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/04/2017-04-04-BeenThereDoneThat-Extra-HourM.BrandoDirkBogardeRyanWhiteJanisIanOCD.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:48 — 17.8MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Extra Hour, M.Brando, Dirk Bogarde, Ryan White, Janis Ian, OCD appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we reprise some signature broadcast segments in the programme’s 17 years of broadcasting history, as we celebrate with our 750th show. With voices from the past, we include a grab from a […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/04/2017-03-28-BeenThereDoneThat-750-showsJ.HillierB.JeffreyKranskiesM.MargolyesGayDads.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:02 — 18.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post 750 shows!-J.Hillier, B.Jeffrey, Kranskies, M.Margolyes,Gay dads appeared first on Been There Done That.

In this show, we talk about the weather… as it’s World Meteorological Day on 23rd March. We recognise a wonderfully talented local couple – Andrea Goldsmith, acclaimed Australian writer and novelist and her Australian poet-partner […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/03/2017-03-21-BeenThereDoneThat-A.GoldsmithD.PorterJ.ParsonsE.JohnL_.GagaWalt.WKingJ.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:15 — 19.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post A.Goldsmith, D.Porter, J.Parsons, E.John, L.Gaga, Walt.W, King J appeared first on Been There Done That.

We chat about our National Capital Canberra, and its genesis, we comment about our recent public holiday Moomba for the Labour Day Weekend and we salute St Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland. Having […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/03/2017-03-14-BeenThereDoneThat-MoombaStPatrickS.GatelyR.NureyevM.KirbyR.Mapplethorpe.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:33 — 16.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Moomba, St Patrick, S.Gately, R.Nureyev, M.Kirby, R.Mapplethorpe appeared first on Been There Done That.

We recall the safe and friendly fun of 2017 Midsumma Carnival Day and the liberation we can now enjoy, and we recall the bad old days when we had to hide. We remember the contributions […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/01/2017-01-17-BeenThereDoneThat-CarnivalAuthorsItaTimPeppard-MarriageEqCompViruses.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:59 — 19.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Carnival, Authors, Ita, Tim Peppard–Marriage Eq, Comp.Viruses appeared first on Been There Done That.

We fret about the ferocity of this year’s summer temperatures, reminding ourselves to take care. We grumble about the Centrelink ‘debt’ process and get cheerier as we remember it is birthday time for gay Felipe […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/01/2017-01-10-BeenThereDoneThat-HeatCentrelinkF.Rose-DDTHealthLongJohnBaldryCarnival.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:07 — 18.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Heat, Centrelink, F.Rose, DDT, Health, Long John Baldry, Carnival appeared first on Been There Done That.

Christmas has come and gone; with only New Year’s Eve to come, with a big fireworks bang. And Bah Humbug to New Year Resolutions: – and the celebration of northern hemisphere solstice of the shortest […] http://media.blubrry.com/been_there/p/joy.org.au/beentheredonethat/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2017/01/2016-12-27-BeenThereDoneThat-SolsticeGayAnniv.L.PasteurL.BrailleCharlieHebdoStraw.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:48 — 18.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Solstice, Gay Anniv., L.Pasteur, L.Braille, Charlie Hebdo, Straw appeared first on Been There Done That.