Melanated in Melbourne
An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.
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
44 minutes ago
44 minutes ago
1 hr 35 min
Swoop Luke returns to the pod as a Dungeon Master in this special Dungeons and Dragons episode.
Oct 17, 2026
Oct 17, 2026
1 hr 5 min
DJ FRESHXPRINCESS joins the pod to talk Doja Cat, representation in night life and the importance of physical media in our digital age.
Oct 3, 2026
Oct 3, 2026
51 min
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.
Sep 19, 2026
Sep 19, 2026
1 hr 13 min
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.
Sep 5, 2026
Sep 5, 2026
1 hr 17 min
Sasha Hennequin, the multi-hyphenate superstar, joins the pod to talk Mariah Carey, Box Breathing and Kidz Bop.
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
59 min
For the midseason premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard have a lot to say about Frank Ocean, Comedy, Fraternity Life and Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Jun 27, 2026
Jun 27, 2026
1 hr 24 min
The midseason finale gets spiritual as THEE Chantal Bala joins Nicole and Ri'chard to talk SZA, personal boundaries and creativity.
Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
44 min
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.
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
53 min
On this episode, Nicole and Ri'chard Discuss Daylesford, Dookie and Ariana Grande.
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
54 min
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.