[Season final: 341 – Celebrating 10 years on air and JOY’s 30th anniversary] In January 2014, a little music show premiered on JOY 94.9. With a focus on pop music in languages other than English, many thought it would be Eurovision-lite. How far from the truth that was! In this final show of season 10, Michael and Io go back to the 1990s in celebration of JOY’s 30th anniversary. Fire up your Tamagotchi, breakout the parachute tracksuit and enjoy some treats from around the world that you...

[Review: 340 – Happy New Year!] 2023 has been one for the record books as the world grapples with everything happening around it. But for babble, it’s been a year of bops. And Michael and Io wish they could have more time to recap the year! These are some of their favourites for 2023. Are any of yours missing? 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to...

[Swedish: Three hundred and thirty-nine – Enjoy the holidays!] It’s that time of the year again, as Christmas rolls around showering everyone with candy canes and presents. Michael’s in Berlin and Io’s in Melbourne, but that won’t stop the festive fun with this amazing array of musical gifts stuffing your stocking. There’s Eurovision talk, Mitch Tambo’s 2024 Christmas idea and some wishes for what’s to come. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t...

[Vietnamese: Three hundred and thirty-eight – Putting in the hard work] It’s the final normal show of the season and it’s packed to the brim with bops and bangers. Michael and Io channel the delight of a sunny Melbourne day into your earholes with this collection of treats. Be brave and jump into the babble! 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to...

[Italian: Three hundred and thirty-seven – Let’s do it!] Sometimes a show becomes full of ideas. Michael and Io have pulled several out thanks to this week’s artists, including a new Eurovision mega duo, what should happen at Sanremo, and a goal for Romania. Add yours to the list and let’s make it happen! Plus make sure you get a listen to this banger of a show! 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook |...

[Spanish: Three hundred and thirty-six – The sun’s harsh!] It’s supposed to be summer in Australia, but it seems no one’s informed the weather. Don’t let soggy Melbourne get you down – Michael and Io have pulled together some absolute heaters to get you in the summer mood. Grab a towel and umbrella of the beach variety and get ready for fun from the world over. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook |...

[JESC: 335 – Celebrating more Heroes] The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have rehearsed and the voting is open! Michael and Io share their thoughts on the other eight songs vying for the junior trophy, including something very Georgian, a strong host’s entry and an Italian ballad that needs more RAI cash thrown at it. Join the rest of Europe at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November, or if you’re in...

[JESC: 334 – Celebrating Heroes] It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November. If you’re in Australia, you can watch on YouTube at 2am AEDT on Monday 27 November. Michael and Io love hearing from Europe’s talented under 16s and this year’s bunch is no exception. It’s a welcome to Estonia, a good try to Ireland and a little awks to the Netherlands. 📺 Liked a particular...

[Korean: Three hundred and thirty-three – What looks good tastes good] Michael and Io are still coming down from the craziness of TWICE’s big Melbourne show, while dealing with Melbourne’s very tropical weather. It’s quite a challenge. Enjoying the music in this episode won’t be though, especially with a special Korean b2b! 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in...

Season 7⁠ wrapped up in early 2021 with a Summer of Divas. In this bonus podcast, enjoy the ⁠final episode of Season 7⁠, devoted to Michael’s chosen divas – TWICE. Learn all about K-pop girl group TWICE in this final show of the season and find out which songs Liam and Io adore. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify...

[Swahili: Three hundred and thirty-two – I don’t understand] Halloween is just around the corner and everyone’s been busy making costumes. Io’s just finished with the hot glue gun and Michael’s recovering from a big birthday. But they’re both pumped to bring these mega tunes to your ears. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify...

[Vietnamese: Three hundred and thirty-one – Figuring it out] Stomping, OnlyFans, ARIA charts and opinions all got an airing in this week’s show. And the fun didn’t end there. Michael and Io got right into some of the best tunes of the week, which everyone reckons you’ll love too. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify...

[French & Turkish: 330 – No? No!] Michael and Io stayed behind the microphone for the second hour of another mega show. And with some amazing covers, big bangers and welcome returns, this’ll get your party started. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify Podcasts. Playlist Portion Boys – Tilipäivä [Finnish: Account date] ...

[Hungarian & Korean: 330 – Yes! Yes!] As the minutes ticked down to the end of voting in one of the biggest referenda in generations, music from all over the globe was being shared to keep you company. Hopeful of a big YES, Michael and Io bunkered down to start the ball rolling on another mega show. Classics, double the babble and massive bops are all here for your enjoyment. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social...

[Polish & Swedish: 329 – Listen! It’s the second part.] It was double, double, double this week, with two HUGE hours of babble. Catch up with the first hour, then jump in for the second half. Michael and Io deliver double the babble2babble fun, along with some massive bangers coming from all corners of the world. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia?...

[Italian: Three hundred and twenty-nine – Part 1] Daylight saving time has hit Australia’s east coast and it feels like Michael and Io didn’t know about it. Don’t fear – they have updated their clocks but have taken over Saturday evening to bring you two hours of babble! Join the fun of the first hour of the show, with some bangers (and accompanying videos) that you don’t want to miss. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across...

[Japanese: Three hundred and twenty-eight – YOLO] Everyone loves big balls and Melbourne’s gone crazy for them this week. Michael and Io juggle them (along with some great new music from around the world) as they recover from the AFL Grand Final. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify Podcasts. Playlist Lumyai Hitongkam –...

[Ukrainian: Three hundred and twenty-seven – Out of the blue] Sometimes a night at the disco is all you need to make life that much better. There’s no line at this disco, as Io gets in the booth to share a show of babbleCLASSIC disco hits, along with some fresh tunes to get you dancing. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify...

[Slovenian: Three hundred and twenty-six – Think really hard] The sun’s out and Io’s guns are out, just in time for a show full of summer bangers to make everyone smile. Join Michael and Io for an episode jam-packed full of divas, bops, alpha-realness and incisors. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads 🌍 Not in Australia? Listen to Season 10 via Spotify...

[Thai: Three hundred and twenty-five – Be patient] If you’re relying on the English-speaking world for all of your bangers and bops, you’re really missing out. This episode proves it. It also proves what happens when Michael misses out on a sleep in. Join Michael and Io for a show jampacked full of amazing music, including sweet sax, 100% Maltese, a cover of a classic in French and double the Thai from our new favourite girl groups. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out...

[Turkish: Three hundred and twenty-four – We’re excited] The sun is starting to peek through the clouds, birds are chirping and everyone’s busy cleaning. It must be Spring. You’ll get a spring in your step with this collection of bangers from around the world. Michael and Io are excited that TWICE is coming to Melbourne, K3 are getting their pig on (again) and Turkish legends have recorded a Serdar Ortaç tribute album. Everything’s looking UP from here. 📺 Liked a particular track? Click...

[Spanish: Three hundred and twenty-three – Triumph!] Spain has been blessed with women taking charge in the soccer and rhythmic gymnastics. And you’ll be blessed by this amazing playlist of bangers from around the world. Michael and Io line them up for you and you won’t be disappointed (even if it doesn’t feature any of Michael’s spoken word). 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. 📱 And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) |...

[Swedish: Three hundred and twenty-two – Go Australia!] It’s been a tough week for Australian sports fans (and those who love them). We’ve been riding the highs and lows of the World Cup with the Tillies… and the final ride just happened to coincide with this show. Michael and Io try to keep up with the Matildas’ match against Sweden for the football bronze while enjoying this amazing group of bops and bangers. You know how it eventually ended up, but enjoy the ride again in this...

[Arabic: Three hundred and twenty-one – Beautiful mind, beautiful person] While most of Australia hunkered down to watch the Matildas in their World Cup match against France, Michael took to the microphone to introduce you to a mega line-up of bangers. Get to know this selection of brand-new tunes in languages other than English, including a RuPaul tribute, a capital-B Turkish Banger and everyone’s favourite – German schlager. 🦘 And go Tillies! 📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link...