194 – There’s a Bear OUT THERE!

This week on Hide and Seek, Tim and Jon chat with Jeb - the first openly trans winner of Mr. Australasia Bear. From redefining masculinity and navigating kink spaces to challenging body and racial norms in the Bear community, Jeb shares his bold, cheeky, and powerful journey. Plus: sexy games, candid talk, and a whole lotta love for trans Bears. Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Jon instagram.com/barbarylion/ Follow Jeb instagram.com/maihi_thomson This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

This week, Hide and Seek welcomes back Joenas Galinato, Mr VicBears 2024 and First Runner-Up at Mr Bear International 2025. From his roots in the Philippines to the international bear stage, Joenas shares his journey, advocacy for rainbow refugees, and what’s next for the community. Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Jon instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Joenas instagram.com/joenas.galinato/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Tim and Jon discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of hookups. Safety, etiquette, and the red flags to watch out for, the boys talk every step of the hookup process from the apps to the cleanup. Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Jon instagram.com/barbarylion/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au