The JOE SHOW
The Joe Show - Episode #9:
Local News with Heart, Humor, and a Bit of Heat
Joe's back for Episode 9 and he's not holding back. From under-resourced Fisheries patrols in Western Port to the $2.7 million replacement of the Bird Rock steps, there’s a lot going on across the Peninsula.
🚨 Health Alert: Balcombe Beach visitors, beware, asbestos concerns have been raised.
🚽 Crib Point’s sewerage connection is finally happening.
🛴 Hastings locals: slow down on those scooters!
🏘️ Mount Martha loses its emergency accommodation option — a decision with serious community impact.
🏥 Joe gives a personal shout-out to the Mornington Peninsula rehab centre supporting one of his mates.
📺 National news: The Project wraps up after 16 years.
🏖️ A young beachgoer unearths a mysterious artifact at Blairgowrie — local history in the making?
☀️ Is it winter or spring? Joe weighs in on our worryingly warm weather.
🐬 Mornington’s dolphin needs a name — send yours in!
🩺 Reminder: it’s never too late to get a skin check.
🚗 And, of course, Joe wraps it up with a classic local joke — involving a car thief and a surprising twist.
🚨 Health Alert: Balcombe Beach visitors, beware, asbestos concerns have been raised.
🚽 Crib Point’s sewerage connection is finally happening.
🛴 Hastings locals: slow down on those scooters!
🏘️ Mount Martha loses its emergency accommodation option — a decision with serious community impact.
🏥 Joe gives a personal shout-out to the Mornington Peninsula rehab centre supporting one of his mates.
📺 National news: The Project wraps up after 16 years.
🏖️ A young beachgoer unearths a mysterious artifact at Blairgowrie — local history in the making?
☀️ Is it winter or spring? Joe weighs in on our worryingly warm weather.
🐬 Mornington’s dolphin needs a name — send yours in!
🩺 Reminder: it’s never too late to get a skin check.
🚗 And, of course, Joe wraps it up with a classic local joke — involving a car thief and a surprising twist.
The Joe Show – What’s Really Going On in the Peninsula and Beyond
In this week’s episode, Joe covers everything from Hastings to Washington D.C., with his signature style of truth, local passion, and the occasional eye-roll-worthy joke.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Zoe McKenzie wins the seat of Flinders for the Liberals
- A hidden danger: Asbestos discovered flowing from Balcombe Estuary to the beach
- Mt Martha’s new telecom towers – connectivity boost + rental income
- Shopkeepers in Hastings cry out over youth crime
- McCrae landslide & leaking water pipe – who pays? Ratepayers?
- First female Lieutenant in the Tyabb Fire Brigade – history made!
- Tyabb Air Show: High prices, but an experience to remember
- The Frankston redevelopment is nearly complete
- Fisheries officer numbers slashed – from 13 to just 3
- Victoria’s red tape making business harder than ever
- Joe sends his well wishes to a mate recovering in Hastings Rehab
- Climate emergency – time to face reality
- Flinders Pier to be extended
- Somerville Tech Park on the horizon
- Hastings to be the business hub of the region, says Joe
- Windfarm development heads straight to Hastings
- Trump wants to buy Greenland – but who’s paying your Super?
🎧 The Joe Show – Real Talk for the Western Port Community
In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe tackles the topics that matter , from politics to potholes with his signature wit and wisdom.
✅ Zoe Daniels wins the seat of Flinders
💸 Budget blues – Victoria becomes the highest taxed state
😓 Cost of living crunch – Joe’s checking every receipt
🍻 The Hastings Club set for revival
📞 Free will & medical info session for seniors in Safety Beach – Book on 5950 1605
🏃♂️ New facilities at Peninsula Grammar
📡 New telecom towers rise in Mt Martha
🌧️ Still no resolution on the costly McCrae landslide
🗑️ Illegal dumping due to high tip fees – fix it or fund it?
🌾 The drought’s biting hard – take a look around
🎶 Frankston Arts Centre parking confusion – just ask Joe’s wife!
🚢 Flinders Jetty is getting an upgrade
📵 The plague of telemarketing calls
🚸 No speed signs near Grasshopper School – danger zone
🌊 Somers foreshore in decay, waiting for state funding
😄 PLUS: A clean joke to end on a high note – "A fellow walks into a bar..."
✅ Zoe Daniels wins the seat of Flinders
💸 Budget blues – Victoria becomes the highest taxed state
😓 Cost of living crunch – Joe’s checking every receipt
🍻 The Hastings Club set for revival
📞 Free will & medical info session for seniors in Safety Beach – Book on 5950 1605
🏃♂️ New facilities at Peninsula Grammar
📡 New telecom towers rise in Mt Martha
🌧️ Still no resolution on the costly McCrae landslide
🗑️ Illegal dumping due to high tip fees – fix it or fund it?
🌾 The drought’s biting hard – take a look around
🎶 Frankston Arts Centre parking confusion – just ask Joe’s wife!
🚢 Flinders Jetty is getting an upgrade
📵 The plague of telemarketing calls
🚸 No speed signs near Grasshopper School – danger zone
🌊 Somers foreshore in decay, waiting for state funding
😄 PLUS: A clean joke to end on a high note – "A fellow walks into a bar..."
🎙️ New Episode: “Hastings on the Brink” – The Joe Show
In this jam-packed episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives headfirst into the pressing local issues shaking Hastings and the broader Western Port region.
🔵 The Hastings Club has been thrown a lifeline – former Mayor Brian Stahl steps up to protect a local institution.
🔵 Joe revisits the club that welcomed him to Australia, sharing his personal connection.
🔵 Crime in Hastings is on the rise, and Joe's had enough – he’s calling for more surveillance and harsher penalties.
🔵 Shocked to hear Western Port is down to just three Fishers Officers? Joe is too.
🔵 Joe’s take on the Somers foreshore? “A disgrace!”
🔵 Electric bikes are a growing concern, especially for those with hearing difficulties – should we match Europe’s 25km limit?
🔵 The Senior Citizens Club is relocating – stay tuned, Joe’s keeping an eye.
🔵 Seasonal health reminder: Book your flu shot and register for My Aged Care early – your future self will thank you.
🎉 Oh – and don’t miss Joe’s classic birthday joke!
📢 Have your say, join the conversation, and stay informed with The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
🔵 The Hastings Club has been thrown a lifeline – former Mayor Brian Stahl steps up to protect a local institution.
🔵 Joe revisits the club that welcomed him to Australia, sharing his personal connection.
🔵 Crime in Hastings is on the rise, and Joe's had enough – he’s calling for more surveillance and harsher penalties.
🔵 Shocked to hear Western Port is down to just three Fishers Officers? Joe is too.
🔵 Joe’s take on the Somers foreshore? “A disgrace!”
🔵 Electric bikes are a growing concern, especially for those with hearing difficulties – should we match Europe’s 25km limit?
🔵 The Senior Citizens Club is relocating – stay tuned, Joe’s keeping an eye.
🔵 Seasonal health reminder: Book your flu shot and register for My Aged Care early – your future self will thank you.
🎉 Oh – and don’t miss Joe’s classic birthday joke!
📢 Have your say, join the conversation, and stay informed with The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
The Joe Show – Your Weekly Dose of Peninsula Truths & Chuckles
Joe’s back behind the mic with another episode of The Joe Show, giving you the Peninsula news you didn’t know you needed – and probably won’t hear anywhere else.
Here’s what Joe’s covering this week:
Here’s what Joe’s covering this week:
- A painless flu shot worth recommending to your nan
- A landslide behind McCrae causing chaos near a leaking water main
- Heartfelt ANZAC celebrations at the Mt Eliza community hall
- Updates on two major pier projects: Flinders Pier extension and repairs underway at Mornington Pier
- A deep dive into the State's $1 billion debt – and what it might mean for generations to come
- Joe’s take on a proposed telephone tower in Merricks North – “a lovely part of the world,” he notes
- Concerns about the neglected Sommers foreshore – overgrown and forgotten
🎧 The Joe Show – Local Issues, Big Opinions
Radio Western Port’s loudest local is back on air!
In this episode, Joe sounds off on everything that’s driving locals mad and a few things that might give you hope. From Frankston’s sky-high towers making it feel like the Gold Coast, to Hastings being put back on the map with council offices moving in (finally!), Joe’s not holding back.
He covers:
In this episode, Joe sounds off on everything that’s driving locals mad and a few things that might give you hope. From Frankston’s sky-high towers making it feel like the Gold Coast, to Hastings being put back on the map with council offices moving in (finally!), Joe’s not holding back.
He covers:
- The $2 billion Myki revamp – just so we can tap with credit cards?
- Potholes — the new speed bumps of the Peninsula
- Renovations at Mornington and Flinders piers
- Dry weather and no rain – your lawn is crying too
- No newsagency in Hastings?!
- Flu shots — get one before you regret it
- The Tyabb Air Show – mark your calendar
- And of course, a cheeky toilet paper joke (thanks, India!)
He even reflects on being told he has a good face for radio — and you know what? He agrees..
The Joe Show #3 – Now Live!
Joe is back on Radio Western Port with another lively episode full of news, views, and a few laughs!
This week, Joe shares a heartfelt Easter Bunny song to kick off the show. He reflects on the sad closure of the Hastings Club, a once-vibrant place filled with memories.
Joe also reminds everyone to protect themselves this winter by getting their flu shot, talks about the looming cuts to our fisheries officers, and shares good news — Frankston Hospital's upgrade is almost finished!
In local business news, Bittern Square welcomes a brand-new skin clinic. Plus, a timely warning if you're heading to the U.S., an update on the McCrae landslide, and a recommendation to enjoy Cerberus if you're looking for something different to do.
Don’t miss Joe’s unique take on life around Western Port and beyond.
This week, Joe shares a heartfelt Easter Bunny song to kick off the show. He reflects on the sad closure of the Hastings Club, a once-vibrant place filled with memories.
Joe also reminds everyone to protect themselves this winter by getting their flu shot, talks about the looming cuts to our fisheries officers, and shares good news — Frankston Hospital's upgrade is almost finished!
In local business news, Bittern Square welcomes a brand-new skin clinic. Plus, a timely warning if you're heading to the U.S., an update on the McCrae landslide, and a recommendation to enjoy Cerberus if you're looking for something different to do.
Don’t miss Joe’s unique take on life around Western Port and beyond.
🎙️ The Joe Show is BACK — Talking Baloney and Dropping Truth Bombs!
Ready for another wild ride with Joe on Radio Western Port!
In this episode, Joe’s got stories, wisdom, and a couple of bad jokes that’ll make you laugh (or groan). From battleships and torpedoes spotted by sport fishers, to Hastings being the next big thing thanks to shire offices moving in, Joe’s not holding back.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
In this episode, Joe’s got stories, wisdom, and a couple of bad jokes that’ll make you laugh (or groan). From battleships and torpedoes spotted by sport fishers, to Hastings being the next big thing thanks to shire offices moving in, Joe’s not holding back.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The hidden history off our coast
- Why Hastings is about to BOOM
- Why walking is Joe’s #1 mental health hack
- What to do if you fall (seriously useful!)
- Joe’s 80-year-old approved diet (hint: variety is key)
- The one joke about Bunnings you didn’t ask for
- Why hearing aids are LIFE
- COVID booster advice, straight from Joe
- Plus: Crime alerts, daylight savings thoughts, and million-dollar house mysteries
🎙️ The Joe Show – Latest Episode Now Streaming!
Real stories. Lively conversations. A voice of wisdom from the Western Port community.
Joe is in his 80s and proving that age is no barrier to staying curious, connected, and creative. In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives into life, travel, community changes, and staying active, all from the unique perspective of someone who's seen the world change, and still wants to give back.
🌏 Guest Spotlight: Jane’s Motorhome Adventures
Joe catches up with Jane , a fellow Bittern local turned Queensland beachside dweller, who’s been exploring Australia in her motorhome. From Darwin to Broome, Jane shares what it’s like travelling with other single women, living life on the road, and returning to Bittern briefly while her motorhome is being repaired.
🧠 Thought-Provoking Topics from Joe:
Thanks to a subscription from his daughter (who knew he needed podcast fuel!), Joe reflects on fascinating stories, including:
Joe also shares his views on local happenings:
📻 Tune in to The Joe Show – for deep chats, quirky facts, and real reflections from a local legend who's just getting started.
Joe is in his 80s and proving that age is no barrier to staying curious, connected, and creative. In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives into life, travel, community changes, and staying active, all from the unique perspective of someone who's seen the world change, and still wants to give back.
🌏 Guest Spotlight: Jane’s Motorhome Adventures
Joe catches up with Jane , a fellow Bittern local turned Queensland beachside dweller, who’s been exploring Australia in her motorhome. From Darwin to Broome, Jane shares what it’s like travelling with other single women, living life on the road, and returning to Bittern briefly while her motorhome is being repaired.
🧠 Thought-Provoking Topics from Joe:
Thanks to a subscription from his daughter (who knew he needed podcast fuel!), Joe reflects on fascinating stories, including:
- Reindeer replacing caribou in Alaska due to declining populations 🦌
- The disappearance of WWII ships from the ocean floor ⚓
- The nature of memory and ageing — and how our brains adapt with time 🧠
Joe also shares his views on local happenings:
- The Shire offices are now located in Hastings
- Observations on the changing demographics and closed shopfronts in town
- Downsizing from Bittern and staying active with exercise classes and Friday lunches – because, as Joe puts it, “you gotta communicate.”
📻 Tune in to The Joe Show – for deep chats, quirky facts, and real reflections from a local legend who's just getting started.
If you want to hear it how it really is, uncut and raw, that's Joe. What's The Joe Show about? You'll have to listen. One interesting fact, Joe was one of the original "crew" for Radio Western Port in 2016, when the idea was first spawned. And in 2025...The Joe Show is back!