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Podcast

Melanated in Melbourne

63 episodesLatest Aug 22, 2026
Recorded in AustraliaAbout AustraliaEnglishSociety & CultureComedy
An insightful look into the Australian Lifestyle from the lens of two Black American besties.

Episodes — page 3

  1. "They Ain't Appropriatin' Like They Used To"

    Nicole and Ri'chard discuss the Bowery Ball, what they miss about the states and Rihanna. A lot of Rihanna.

    S2 E754:47
  2. "My Cabbages!"

    Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by Chef Mary Lou, Fan Favorite and Runner Up on Season 19 of Hell's Kitchen, to discuss her passion for cooking, cosplay and content creation.

    S2 E601:07:40
  3. "My Absence Was My Answer"

    Drew makes a return to the booth to discuss the importance of friendship maintenance as adults.

    S2 E501:04:11
  4. "Emotional Support Wigs"

    Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by the fantastic drag queen D Flowers as they dissect the local/international drag scene.

    S2 E401:04:23
  5. "BeyHaw, Bitch"

    Nicole and Ri'chard chat music, conspiracy theories and neurodivergence with their special guest Luke.

    S2 E301:18:32
  6. "Phat Ass Energy"

    Waddle joins the podcast to discuss Australian Fashion, problematic faves and toe fetishes.

    S2 E201:09:28
  7. "The Titties Were Ready"

    Nicole and Ri'chard return to the booth to recap life events, celebrate friendship and give a teaser of things to come.

    S2 E145:26
  8. The Finale

    Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by their friend Jose to chat about the wildlife and other topics.

    S1 E1301:02:12
  9. The Food

    Ri'chard and Nicole discuss some of their favorite eateries around Melbourne.

    S1 E1201:04:25
  10. The Night Life

    Nicole and Ri'chard are joined by DJ and music producer Ausli Hue to discuss the night life in Australia.

    S1 E1101:07:25
  11. The Hair

    Ella, of Elvies Studios, joins the show to discuss the importance and cultural significance of hair.

    S1 E1001:08:09
  12. The Lockdowns

    Nicole and Ri'chard recount the six major COVID19 Lockdowns experienced in Melbourne.

    S1 E901:17:02
  13. The Racism

    The show's first Australian guests, Isaac and Quinlan join the podcast to discuss Racism.

    S1 E801:17:50
  14. The Check-In

    Having reached the halfway mark of their first season, Nicole and Ri'chard recall some of their favorite adventures together and discuss the future of the podcast.

    S1 E758:14
  15. The Community

    Ri'chard and Nicole are joined by their friend Kelly to discuss building a community as an adult.

    S1 E601:04:06
  16. The Dating, pt 1

    Rock and Drew join the podcast to discuss the dating scene in Australia.

    S1 E648:14
  17. The Dating, pt 2

    Rock, Drew, Nicole and Ri'chard continue to talk love while living Down Under.

    S1 E535:18
  18. The Jobs

    Nicole and Ri'chard discuss the various occupations they've had in order to fund their melanated lifestyles.

    S1 E401:04:53
  19. The Culture Shock, pt 2

    Ri'chard and Nicole continue to discuss some of their biggest surprises of living abroad.

    S1 E332:39
  20. The Culture Shock, pt 1

    Nicole and Ri'chard discuss some of their biggest surprises of living abroad.

    S1 E345:48
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