17 May Highlights – Marina and the Diamonds interview, IDAHO and more

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Jade and Dave catch up with Welsh singer/songwriter Marina and The Diamonds to talk about her slick new pop single ‘Primadonna’ and album Electra Heart. Don’t forget, you can download the full interview podcast.

While we’re on the subject of music – Jade makes her recommendation of the week: Temper Trap‘s second album The Temper Trap. 

Listen to Temper Trap‘s new album track ‘Rabbit Hole’:

Our DS duo was also giving away a copy of JOY’s CD of The Week: Gossip‘s A Joyful Noise and asked our Strokers to pay tribute to gays and lesbians who have inspired them.

It’s all part of the GLBTIQ community lovefest we’re sharing for IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia). Jade makes a surprising, emotional on air tribute to Dave.

Jade and Dave also talked about the fantasy TV series Once Upon A Time which debuted in Australia this week, getting gay married in Disneyland, and discussed the National Enquirer‘s eyebrow-raising outing of Raven Symone as a lesbian.

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Marina and The Diamonds talks “Electra Heart” on Diff’rent Strokes

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Hipsters and pop tastemakers alike all love them some Marina and The Diamonds.

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS ELECTRA HEART INTERVIEW JOY 94.9

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The Welsh singer/songwriter first exploded on the charts two years ago with her debut Family Jewels and since then, she has embraced a colder, meaner and – surprisingly so – more earnest pop direction.

Dave and Jade catch up with Marina to talk about her ridiculously infectious single ‘Primadonna’ and the stunning new album Electra Heart, which hits stores in Australia on Friday 18 May.

Marina talks about the album’s raw and intensely personal content, and opens up about why she struggled to initially express what Electra Heart was really about.

The bubbly pop siren also talks about the glossier pop sound she has embraced and what she has learned about taking such a creative risk.

There’s definitely more than meets the eye with this Diamond.

Watch Marina and the Diamonds perform an acoustic version of ‘Starring Role’:

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10 May Highlights: Online Dating, Obama Supports Marriage Equality and more

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President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage just hours before our DS duo went on air. Reactions galore! I mean

Jade and Dave talk about online dating and discuss the pros and cons of doing a video dating profile on YouTube.

Jade reckons Dave could be more “proactive” in his approach to online dating and so, here’s his “personals ad” video. Would you go on a date with Dave?

Our DS duo also discuss a hospital in Houston live-tweeting a brain surgery, taking operating theatre realness to a whole new level.

Jade and Dave also talk about Darren Hayes‘ touching letter to his 15-year old self, and how some of his personal accounts mirror that of their own.

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3 May Highlights – Nerd Party, Too Many Shoes and more

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Jade throws a nerd-themed party over the weekend and calls for guests to come as whatever they’re “nerdiest” about.

Dave went as a music nerd when he really should’ve gone – specifically – as a Brandy (as in Moesha Brandy) geek.

Our DS duo got to talking about shoe collections after Jade discovered how many pairs of shoes her girlfriend owns. Wait ’til you hear how many pairs some of our listeners have – and actually wear in any given week!

Jade also reviews The Avengers movie and Dave talks about doing reality TV shows. Yes, he almost submitted an application for Big Brother 2012.

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26 April Highlights – Favourite Out Artists, Nicknames and more

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Jade and Dave ask who your favourite out artists are. Everyone from Rufus to Sam Sparro, Missy Higgins to Melissa Etheridge were namechecked.

Our DS duo also talk about nicknames and hear a range of outrageous ones served by our fellow Strokers! This is Nicole – better known as Snooki‘s – reaction to our morning show:

Jade reviews new TV series Touch and interviews Kate from Aussie indie band An Horse, who thinks the sky is higher in Australia. You can download the full extended interview podcast now.

Watch An Horse performing ‘Dress Sharply’ in Berlin:

Jade and Dave also review Flipboard app and explain why it’s such a cool personalised news source at your finger tips.

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