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
May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025
53 min
Kristin, the glue of the Melanated in Melbourne group chat, returns to Australia for an episode that is truly a blast from the past.
May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025
55 min
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.
Apr 19, 2025
Apr 19, 2025
50 min
Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by drag king superstar Justin Teliqure to delve into the dynamics of drag culture, trans visibility, and allyship.
Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
51 min
Drew makes a surprise return to the studio and the gang transform into "Oldheads".
Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025
55 min
Nicole and Ri'chard get silly and do a draft pick of their favorite Beyoncé songs.
Mar 8, 2025
Mar 8, 2025
1hr 5 min
The ever-so-talented Jesse Dutlow joins the podcast to discuss the performing arts scene in Australia.
Feb 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025
58 min
Ri'chard's housemate Ali joins the podcast to give his perspective on the australian lifestyle as a British Iraqi.
Feb 8, 2025
Feb 8, 2025
50 min
For the season 3 premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard are back with a vengeance. Visual Episodes now available on Youtube.
Nov 23, 2024
Nov 23, 2024
1hr 16 min
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.
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
48 min
Drew and Ri'chard reflect on past and celebrate life as Drew prepares to embark on his next adventure in Lyon, France.