Melanated in Melbourne
An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.
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Melbourne is the frame. We are the picture.
Meeting in February 2021, Nicole and Ri'chard became fast friends. Attending multiple themed parties, festivals and even australian rap battles together. The two were nearly inseperable so, when Ri'chard had the idea of making a podcast, Nicole was the only choice as his cohost. The two have always desired to share their lived experiences in Australia with their friends and family back in the States but blogging was way too hard. Thus, "Melanated in Melbourne" was born.
A delightful mix of insight and humor, "Melanated in Melbourne" chronicles the lives of the cohosts and discusses topics ranging from working abroad, Australian lingo, culture shock and more. Nicole and Ri'chard hope that this podcast can be educate others on what it's like living down under and even encourage them to push past their comfort zones and try something similar.
Episodes
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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".
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
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".
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
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.
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Kristin, the glue of the Melanated in Melbourne group chat, returns to Australia for an episode that is truly a blast from the past.
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
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.
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by drag king superstar Justin Teliqure to delve into the dynamics of drag culture, trans visibility, and allyship.
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Drew makes a surprise return to the studio and the gang transform into "Oldheads".
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Nicole and Ri'chard get silly and do a draft pick of their favorite Beyoncé songs.
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
The ever-so-talented Jesse Dutlow joins the podcast to discuss the performing arts scene in Australia.
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Ri'chard's housemate Ali joins the podcast to give his perspective on the australian lifestyle as a British Iraqi.