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
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
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.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Ri'chard and Luke (Thorne) have a sit down with multi-hyphenate superstar Siki Daha to discuss music, philanthropy and family.
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Nicole, Ri'chard and Adam record their first at home episode for a Halloween Special.
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
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.
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
In this midseason premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard recap their shenanigans from the 3 month break.
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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.