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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18 minutes ago
On this episode, Nicole and Ri'chard Discuss Daylesford, Dookie and Ariana Grande.
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
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.
Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
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.
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Artist and Muralist Tayla Broekman to discuss Street Art in Melbourne.
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
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.
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
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.
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
In the season 4 premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard are coming in hot with new games, new stories and the same old shenanigans.
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
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.
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
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.
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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.