About this episode

The episode features a humorous and heartfelt discussion about family, nostalgia, and the impact of the Spice Girls, including a special guest appearance by Mama Mish's daughter, Peyton.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish , it’s a show packed with laughs, nostalgia and heartfelt moments. The team celebrates 30 years of the Spice Girls’ iconic debut single Wannabe , reminiscing about the girl group that changed pop music forever, while Mama Mish shares all the excitement of hosting her annual Christmas in July celebration. Plus, Joel and Mama Mish deliver another round of In Other News , proving that not every headline has to be doom and gloom. The highlight of the morning is a beautiful and vulnerable conversation with Mama Mish’s daughter, Peyton, who joins the team in the studio to share what it’s like growing up with a trans parent, why she proudly calls Mama Mish “Dad,” and the love, honesty and acceptance that define their family. It’s an uplifting, funny and deeply moving episode that celebrates family, community and finding joy in the everyday. The post (60). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joel, Mama Mish

Guest: Peyton

Topics covered

• comedy
• nostalgia
• family
• LGBTQ
• community
• music

Keywords

• Spice Girls
• Wannabe
• trans parent
• family
• nostalgia
• JOY Breakfast
• LGBTQ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spice Girls

Books & works: Wannabe

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