Well Well Well (JOY 94.9)
For over 18 years and 900 episodes, Well, Well, Well has been broadcasting on JOY 94.9 - Australia's out and proud community radio station. On air every Thursday night from 9PM, Well Well Well focuses on the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQA+ and PLHIV communities.
Podcast Series
Sexual Health
Sneaker Fetish and Sexually Adventurous Men
We discuss sexually adventurous men’s project, Down an’ Dirty, with Craig from Thorne Harbour Health. This sexual health resource covers kink, fetish, and harm reduction. Wayne from SNKR Bar joins...
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Sexperts Trivia for JOY Radiothon!
This special live broadcast from JOY’s 2026 Radiothon features a spirited “Sexpert Trivia” challenge. We dive into the archives of Victorian AIDS Council campaigns, decode hanky colour meanings, and discuss...
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From Jurassic Park to Global Health with new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes
Jack and Cal are joined by new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes, and discuss the critical challenge of delivering equitable health services to our diverse communities in regional Victoria...
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Odus Moore’s Advocacy and Digital Activism
Queer content creator and influencer Odus Moore joins us to unpack the unique challenges and responsibilities of being a voice for sexual health and harm reduction in the digital age....
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Connect: HIV Self Test Vending goes National
We discuss how HIV self-test vending machines are breaking down barriers to testing for vulnerable populations across Australia with Zara Boulton, National Project Officer for Connect. From navigating unfamiliar healthcare...
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Regional Communities Missing Out On Vital Hepatitis Care
Regional communities face unique challenges when it comes to Hepatitis, other blood borne viruses (BBV), and sexual health, including access to services, workforce capacity, stigma, and visibility. In light of...
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Activism and the Early HIV/AIDS Response with Ian Hunter MLC
Cal talks with South Australian Legislative Council Member Ian Hunter about the murder of George Duncan that ignited South Australia’s push to decriminalise male homosexuality in 1975. Ian walks us through...
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Crossing Lines: LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Research
A growing body of research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexuality and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) people experience disproportionately high levels of sexual violence. However, there is limited...
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20 Years of Well Well Well: 2010 Revisited
In the final episode of our series reflecting on 20 years and 1000 episodes of Well Well Well, we speak with Jason Asselin previously of the Victorian AIDS Council about...
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20 Years of Well Well Well: 2020’s Sex, COVID, Lockdowns, and Sextech
Continuing our celebration of 20 years of Well Well Well, we’re revisiting a bit closer to home this episode: 2020. Michael Whelan joins Jack and Cal as guest cohost to...
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Advocacy and Activism
Sneaker Fetish and Sexually Adventurous Men
We discuss sexually adventurous men’s project, Down an’ Dirty, with Craig from Thorne Harbour Health. This sexual health resource covers kink, fetish, and harm reduction. Wayne from SNKR Bar joins...
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First Nations Storytelling and Mob+
Rachel is joined by Jacob Boehme, an award-winning filmmaker, choreographer, and cultural leader. Jacob shares his journey from a troubled teenager in Melbourne’s western suburbs to his studies, where he...
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Kink and Activism with Kitty Obsidian
Trans non-binary performer Kitty Obsidian joins us to discuss the intersection of fetish performance, activism, and community health. Joel and Jake speak with them about the legal realities of sex...
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Sexperts Trivia for JOY Radiothon!
This special live broadcast from JOY’s 2026 Radiothon features a spirited “Sexpert Trivia” challenge. We dive into the archives of Victorian AIDS Council campaigns, decode hanky colour meanings, and discuss...
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Why Australia’s HIV Response is State by State
We explore why Australia relies on state-based organisations to tackle HIV and sexual health rather than only one national body. Karina Reeves from WAAC and Eleni Gabrielides from Meridian join...
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From Jurassic Park to Global Health with new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes
Jack and Cal are joined by new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes, and discuss the critical challenge of delivering equitable health services to our diverse communities in regional Victoria...
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Odus Moore’s Advocacy and Digital Activism
Queer content creator and influencer Odus Moore joins us to unpack the unique challenges and responsibilities of being a voice for sexual health and harm reduction in the digital age....
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Women Deliver Conference Reflections
After the 2026 Women Deliver conference in Melbourne, we discuss what real inclusion looks like – does it mean simply inviting diverse voices to an existing table or dismantling the...
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Regional Communities Missing Out On Vital Hepatitis Care
Regional communities face unique challenges when it comes to Hepatitis, other blood borne viruses (BBV), and sexual health, including access to services, workforce capacity, stigma, and visibility. In light of...
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You Make Me Feel Mighty Real: Art, Advocacy, and HIV with Emil Canita
Emil Canita, an artist and advocate from Living Positive Victoria, joins Jack and Jake to discuss the intersection of creativity and health. Many queer people living with HIV carry the...
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Community Living Legend
International Women’s Day 2025 with Conscious Combat Club and Hana Assafiri
In the lead up to International Women’s Day we chat with the founders of Conscious Combat Club, Georgia Verry and Penny McKay. This brilliant initiative facilitates trauma-informed kickboxing classes for...
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Living legend, author and activist Joan Nestle on her life and work and Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling
Joan Nestle is a living icon. At 84 years of age her contributions to LGBTIQ+ communities have been numerous and immensely significant. She co-founded both the Gay Academic Union and...
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Tribute to the Phil Carswell OAM
This week started with the sad news that longstanding activist and Founding President of the Victorian AIDS Council (now Thorne Harbour Health) Phil Carswell OAM died peacefully at his home...
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Julie Peters – International Women’s Day
Jacinta and Rachel speak to the inspiring Julie Peters. Even in her 70s, Julie Peters is naïve enough to believe the world can be a better place and has her...
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Jamie Gardiner – Community Living Legend
One of the founding members of the Victorian AIDS Action Committee (now Thorne Harbour Health) and longstanding human rights activist, Jamie Gardiner OAM talks with Cal Hawk about his role...
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Sneaker Fetish and Sexually Adventurous Men
We discuss sexually adventurous men's project, Down an' Dirty, with Craig from Thorne Harbour Health. This sexual health resource for sexually adventurous men covers kink, fetish, and harm reduction. …
Mental Health Content on Social Media and Pop Psychology Myths Debunked
What's behind the explosion of mental health content flooding social media feeds today? We ask Lilly, a registered psychologist from Thorne Harbour Health's Under the Rainbow program, to help us find …
First Nations Storytelling and Mob+
Rachel is joined by Jacob Boehme, an award-winning filmmaker, choreographer, and cultural leader. Jacob shares his journey from a troubled teenager in Melbourne's western suburbs to his studies, where…
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