It's party time!

Tonight we're introducing a new, monthly type of Theme Party. On the last Thursday every month, we will have an in-studio guest, whom we have asked to bring five of their favourite party songs. The rest of the playlist will be made up of some of Katie, Nat and Daniel's favourite party songs. Tonight's guest is Mr Siro Battaglin, resident conductor and repetiteur at Cologne Opera in Germany. Originally from Melbourne, Siro is in town for a holiday and will share stories and music from the German gay scene.

HEAT songs - 22 July

Daniel was still sick, so once again it was just Katie and Nat.

Here's the playlist:
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
The Heat Is On - Glenn Frey
Heat of the Night - Aqua
Heat of the Moment - Asia
Heat Wave - Ella Fitzgerald
(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas
Heatseeking Pleasure Machine - Paulmac feat. Tex Perkins
Steam Heat - Carol Haney with Buzz Miller and Peter Gennaro
Turning Up the Heat - Vanessa Amorosi
Heat Treatment - Graham Parker & The Rumour

Costumes: Nat came in "doona [duvet] pyjamas", as seen on the Shopping Channel, while Katie was dressed in athletic gear - she was taking part in a heat. Geddit?

In the Conversation Pit, the topic was "What have you done in the heat of the moment?" Listeners' (and presenters') answers included stripping down to only underpants and shoes at a dance party, knocking a girl out at school because she was rude, and pashing a stranger (or two ...) at a pub.

Daniel's Cocktail Menu was given by Katie, and featured a Heat Wave, a Tropical Heat and a Heat of the Moment (from supercocktails.com). Very fruity.

Tonight's show

Just about ready to go with tonight's HEAT show. Looking forward to warming up the studio!

WINTER songs - 15 July

Daniel was sick with a winter lurgy, so it was just Katie and Nat for the WINTER show.

Here's the playlist:
Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics
Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles
Winter Winds - Mumford & Sons
Wintercoat - Paul Kelly & The Messengers
White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes
Walk Out to Winter - Aztec Camera
Winter in America (Leave Love Enough Alone) - Doug Ashdown
A Winter's Tale - Queen
Warm This Winter - Gabriella Cilmi

Costumes: Nat came as a "snow bunny", in layer upon layer of ski gear; during the party, several layers may or may not have been removed. Katie came as a "snow-woman" - she sprayed herself with fake snow, put a carrot on her nose and wrapped a scarf around her neck. Fetching!

In the Conversation Pit, the topic was "What is your favourite thing about winter?" Listeners' answers included winter clothes ("Everyone just looks so fashionable!"), hot warming drinks such as hot chocolate and mulled wine, open fires, and snuggling in bed listening to the rain on the window. We decided that Melbourne does winter well - it's not TOO cold, and there are lots of things to do (football, the Film Festival, etc.).

Katie's Clutch Purse contained trivia about the way animals and plants cope with winter. Some hibernate, some migrate to warmer places, some store food, some grow extra fur, and some even change colour to blend in with the snow.

Theme for 15 July show

It's freezing here in Melbourne, so our theme for this week is WINTER. Come and join us in Nat's toasty-warm Conversation Pit for some good company and good music.

WELCOME songs - 8 July

Willkommen - Joel Grey
Welcome to My Life - Simple Plan
Welcome to Hollywood - Beyonce
Welcome to the 60's - Marisa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein and Original Broadway Cast (Hairspray)
Welcome - Christina Aguilera
Welcome - The Cruel Sea
Welcome to My Nightmare - Alice Cooper
Welcome Meanness - Kristy Apps
Welcome Back - John Sebastian

We're back!

Tonight's the night - show #1 of the new season of Theme Party. The theme is WELCOME. We'll be on air in about 10 minutes' time.