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An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.
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"No Nutbush November"

"No Nutbush November"

2025-11-2956:14

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.
"Siki From The Block"

"Siki From The Block"

2025-11-0145:12

Ri'chard and Luke (Thorne) have a sit down with multi-hyphenate superstar Siki Daha to discuss music, philanthropy and family.
"Light Skin Aunt Viv"

"Light Skin Aunt Viv"

2025-10-0449:04

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.
In this midseason premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard recap their shenanigans from the 3 month break. 
"The Drugs Won"

"The Drugs Won"

2025-06-2855:51

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".
"Find Your Way Back"

"Find Your Way Back"

2025-06-1401:07:56

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".
"The Hottest Jesus"

"The Hottest Jesus"

2025-05-3101:00:54

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. 
Kristin, the glue of the Melanated in Melbourne group chat, returns to Australia for an episode that is truly a blast from the past.
"Ballroom Is A Protest"

"Ballroom Is A Protest"

2025-05-0355:571

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. 
Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by drag king superstar Justin Teliqure to delve into the dynamics of drag culture, trans visibility, and allyship. 
Drew makes a surprise return to the studio and the gang transform into "Oldheads".
Nicole and Ri'chard get silly and do a draft pick of their favorite Beyoncé songs.
Ri'chard's housemate Ali joins the podcast to give his perspective on the australian lifestyle as a British Iraqi.
"Justice For Pluto"

"Justice For Pluto"

2025-02-0850:20

For the season 3 premiere, Nicole and Ri'chard are back with a vengeance. Visual Episodes now available on Youtube. 
"Ni**as In Naarm"

"Ni**as In Naarm"

2024-11-2327:30

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.
Drew and Ri'chard reflect on past and celebrate life as Drew prepares to embark on his next adventure in Lyon, France.
Nicole, Drew and Ri'chard reunite for the first ever Halloween Episode.
In Nicole's absence, Drew joins Ri'chard in the studio as they interview Roger Ungers, the Director behind the thought-provoking documentary "Shape".
"Let There Be Beef!"

"Let There Be Beef!"

2024-09-2801:16:30

On this episode, Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by local Celebrity Swoop Luke who runs the crew through the origins of Australian Football League as well as explaining some of the long running rivalries between Footy Clubs.
Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by the phenomenal First Nations Drag Artist Cerulean to chat about queerness in Cairns, the Miss First Nations Pageant and, of course, Queen Bey.
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