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Melanated in Melbourne
by Melanated In Melbourne
An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.
Episodes
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S4E14 - "RNB Side"
DJ FRESHXPRINCESS joins the pod to talk Doja Cat, representation in night life and the importance of physical media in our digital age.
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S4E13 - "Mucho Caliente"
Nicole and Ri'chard host a "Hot Ones" style episode with sauces courtesy of "Ultra Culture", a fermented hot sauce company, based in Brunswick, Victoria.
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S4E12 - "Black In Brisbane"
Mayatu Nova, an Afro-Latina creative from Brisbane, joins the pod to discuss Rihanna, growing up Black in Queensland and their first six months in Melbourne.
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S4E11 - "Kidz Bop"
Sasha Hennequin, the multi-hyphenate superstar, joins the pod to talk Mariah Carey, Box Breathing and Kidz Bop.
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S4E10 - "Death To Tall Poppy Syndrome"
For the midseason premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard have a lot to say about Frank Ocean, Comedy, Fraternity Life and Tall Poppy Syndrome.
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S4E9 - "Live Full, Die Empty"
The midseason finale gets spiritual as THEE Chantal Bala joins Nicole and Ri'chard to talk SZA, personal boundaries and creativity.
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S4E8 - "I Hope I'm Black In Every Lifetime"
This episode is a love letter to Black Women as Nicole and Ri'chard discuss Chloe X Halle, Self Care and Black Lady Lawyers on TV.
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S4E7 - "Power To The Ponytail"
On this episode, Nicole and Ri'chard Discuss Daylesford, Dookie and Ariana Grande.
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S4E6 - "Diet Penis"
Ri'chard and Adam are joined by Jacob, travel enthusiast and professional hater, to chat about SZA, the growing pains of living abroad and Jerry the Monkey.
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S4E5 - "An Emphasis On Joy"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Gabriyel Thomas, Musical Theatre Superstar and Spiritual Barbie, to discuss Victoria Monet, the Performing Arts and the power of manifestation.
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S4E4 - "Garfies"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Artist and Muralist Tayla Broekman to discuss Street Art in Melbourne.
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S4E3 - "Footzcroy"
It's a double draft pick day! Nicole and Ri'chard do a "Diva Draft Pick" for Lemonade and also debate their favorite northside suburbs.
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S4E2 - "Park And Bark"
Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by actor Wonza Johnson and they discuss his first impressions of Australia, all things Musical Theater and maintaining that creative spark.
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S4E1 - "The Colonizer Fee"
In the season 4 premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard are coming in hot with new games, new stories and the same old shenanigans.
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S3E19 - "Gqom Girl"
It's the 50th episode (and season 3 finale) of Melanated in Melbourne so Nicole and Ri'chard dressed like senior citizens to chat with Chrissy aka Mothafunk to discuss the richness of Black American music culture, the unique experiences of Black Americans living in Australia and what lies ahead.
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S3E18 - "To Be Loved"
Hosts Ri'chard and Adam welcome Alison to the booth and they dive into the complexities of dating in Australia, especially from the perspective of Black and Brown expats.
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S3E17 - "No Nutbush November"
To commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December, Ri'chard and Nicole discuss the myths, stigmas, and advancements related to HIV and AIDS with their special guest, Dr. Hans.
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S3E16 - "Trickle Down Anxiety"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Lauren Green, host of "Unbossed, Unbothered, Unfiltered", to discuss US politics and it's impact on Australia and beyond.
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S3E15 - "Siki From The Block"
Ri'chard and Luke (Thorne) have a sit down with multi-hyphenate superstar Siki Daha to discuss music, philanthropy and family.
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S3E14 - "Don't Start None, Won't Be None"
Nicole, Ri'chard and Adam record their first at home episode for a Halloween Special.
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S3E13 - "Light Skin Aunt Viv"
Adam joins the podcast for his big debut as Ali's replacement in the house and discuss his Australian beginnings, the podcast organization and microwaving scrambled eggs.
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S3E12 - "Black And Better Than Ever"
In this midseason premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard recap their shenanigans from the 3 month break.
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S3E11 - "The Drugs Won"
In the Mid-Season Finale, Christian from Harm Reduction Victoria joins the pod to discuss illicit substance use in Australia and the "War on Drugs".
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S3E10 - "Find Your Way Back"
Nicole and Ri'chard play the second edition of their Diva Draft Pick, battling it out over Beyoncé's "The Gift", "Renaissance" and "Cowboy Carter".
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S3E9 - "The Hottest Jesus"
Javon King, star of the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar, joins the hosts in the studio to discuss the show and what it means to find a creative voice and space in Melbourne.
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S3E8 - "The Best Marriages Are Lavender"
Kristin, the glue of the Melanated in Melbourne group chat, returns to Australia for an episode that is truly a blast from the past.
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S3E7 - "Ballroom Is A Protest"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by special guest Julai, a queer Pasifika artist and father of the House of Diesel as they delve into the origins and impact of Ballroom culture in Naarm (Melbourne) and Oceania.
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S3E6 - "Trans People Are Exhausted"
Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by drag king superstar Justin Teliqure to delve into the dynamics of drag culture, trans visibility, and allyship.
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S3E5 - "It's Beautiful To Age"
Drew makes a surprise return to the studio and the gang transform into "Oldheads".
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S3E4 - "Potato Is The New Beyoncé"
Nicole and Ri'chard get silly and do a draft pick of their favorite Beyoncé songs.
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S3E3 - "The Future Of Musical Theatre Is Black"
The ever-so-talented Jesse Dutlow joins the podcast to discuss the performing arts scene in Australia.
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S3E2 - "Red Bull Gives You Erectile Dysfunction"
Ri'chard's housemate Ali joins the podcast to give his perspective on the australian lifestyle as a British Iraqi.
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S3E1 - "Justice For Pluto"
For the season 3 premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard are back with a vengeance. Visual Episodes now available on Youtube.
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S2E18 - "Ni**as In Naarm"
In the season 2 finale, Nicole and Ri'chard have the pleasure of talking to Najji who, after moving to Melbourne on the advice of the co-hosts, shares what their first 6 months in Australia has been like.
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S2E17 - "Raw. Vulnerable. Here."
Drew and Ri'chard reflect on past and celebrate life as Drew prepares to embark on his next adventure in Lyon, France.
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S2E16 - "It's The Slutty Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"
Nicole, Drew and Ri'chard reunite for the first ever Halloween Episode.
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S2E15 - "Everybody's A Little Bit Gay At This Point"
In Nicole's absence, Drew joins Ri'chard in the studio as they interview Roger Ungers, the Director behind the thought-provoking documentary "Shape".
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S2E14 - "Let There Be Beef!"
On this episode, Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by local Celebrity Swoop Luke who runs the crew through the origins of Australian Football League as well as explaining some of the long running rivalries between Footy Clubs.
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S2E13 - "Sometimes, I Just Wanna Vibe"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by the phenomenal First Nations Drag Artist Cerulean to chat about queerness in Cairns, the Miss First Nations Pageant and, of course, Queen Bey.
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S2E12 - "United Shade of America"
Nicole and Ri'chard return from their respective trips and rank the cities they visited by general livability.
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S2E11 - "Have You Tried Not Being Poor?"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Counsellor Saijal to discuss the impact of colonization, patriarchy and capitalism on our mental health.
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S2E10 - "It Takes A Village"
Nicole takes center stage as this episode takes us on an actor's journey.
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S2E9 - "Y'all Twerkin' In The Wiz?!"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by O.G. Melanated Member and Broadway Baddie Kolby to talk about his experience in the Arts!
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S2E8 - "In A 90's Kinda World, I'm Glad I Got My Girls"
Isaac returns to the booth to discuss music, tv and movies that shaped us.
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S2E7 - "They Ain't Appropriatin' Like They Used To"
Nicole and Ri'chard discuss the Bowery Ball, what they miss about the states and Rihanna. A lot of Rihanna.
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S2E6 - "My Cabbages!"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Chef Mary Lou, Fan Favorite and Runner Up on Season 19 of Hell's Kitchen, to discuss her passion for cooking, cosplay and content creation.
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S2E5 - "My Absence Was My Answer"
Drew makes a return to the booth to discuss the importance of friendship maintenance as adults.
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S2E4 - "Emotional Support Wigs"
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by the fantastic drag queen D Flowers as they dissect the local/international drag scene.
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S2E3 - "BeyHaw, Bitch"
Nicole and Ri'chard chat music, conspiracy theories and neurodivergence with their special guest Luke.
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S2E2 - "Phat Ass Energy"
Waddle joins the podcast to discuss Australian Fashion, problematic faves and toe fetishes.
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An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.
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