Melanated in Melbourne

We’re hosting our first live show on 8 February as a part of @midsummafestival! Past and future guests will join us on the main stage and behind the scenes at @staygoldmelbourne to showcase Melbourne’s Melanated talent. You won’t want to miss this. Tickets on sale now! Link in the bio or on Midsumma’s website!

SEASON FINALE - Season 2: Episode 18, “Ni**as In Naarm” featuring @dream_lov3r premieres this Saturday, 23 November, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne

It can be hard to find silver linings and reasons to celebrate amid this barrage of unprecedented events but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth persevering. This podcast has been a beast of an endeavor and has felt bigger than us all many times during this process but hearing how much you all have been impacted by our project and seeing that we’ve crossed 5,000 downloads makes this labor of love that much sweeter. We are so grateful to everyone who has come on our show, shared us with your networks or engaged in these important discussions. We have one more episode of season 2 to drop and some fantastic plans for season 3 and beyond. Thank you all for rockin’ with us and, as always, the best is yet to come. With love and Light, Nicole and Ri’chard

Tears were shed no less than 8 times during the editing process as we tried to perfectly curate this episode to give Drew the send off he deserves. He’s been an absolute light in our lives for the past 3 years and instrumental in the success of this podcast. Drew, you are an essential part of our Australian experience and we thank you for building a home with us. You will dearly missed and France doesn’t know how lucky they are to have you. Season 2: Episode 17, “Raw. Vulnerable. Here.” featuring @lord_drew_bert premieres this Saturday, 9 November, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts. - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #lyon

Season 2: Episode 16, “No One’s Wasting Drugs On Your Children” featuring @lord_drew_bert premieres this Saturday, 26 October, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #bodyimage #documentary

Season 2: Episode 15, “Everybody’s A Little Bit Gay At This Point.” featuring @rogerthatpictures, the Director behind the thought-provoking documentary “Shape”, premieres this Saturday, 12 October, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #bodyimage #documentary

Season 2: Episode 14, “Let There Be Beef!” featuring AFL Super Fan @swoopluke premieres this Saturday, 28 September, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #afl #collingwood #magpies #grandfinal

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all” -Oscar Wilde 🌹 We were honored to be invited to the world premiere of the newest @ausballet production Oscar. A magical night of visual storytelling and queer representation that we won’t soon forget. The drama expressed by the brilliant choreography and music made for an absolutely breathtaking performance. We highly recommend you see this magnificent show while you still can. #ausballet #oscarwilde #redcarpet

Season 2: Episode 13, “Sometimes, I Just Wanna Vibe” featuring the sensational First Nations Drag Artist @ceruleanuwu premieres this Saturday, 14 September, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #firstnations #dragartist

We are so back! Season 2: Episode 12, “United Shade of America” premieres this Saturday, 31 August, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #unitedstates #shade

Melanated in Melbourne is taking a lil break and y’all will have some time to catch up on episodes! In the meantime, if you’re in Melbourne, please come check out Nicole in the stage show “Thinner Than Water” at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda. Running from 15-25 August. Tickets available on their website! - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #mentalhealth #supportlocal

MIDSEASON FINALE! Season 2: Episode 11, “Have you tried not being poor?” featuring Saijal, A Licensed Counsellor from the team at @polapractice premieres this Saturday, 20 July, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #mentalhealth

Reunited and it feels so good. Richard and Nicole celebrate their friendship, one year birthday of the Melanated in Melbourne podcast, and hope for things to come. Thank you to everyone who tuned in ❤️

Season 2: Episode 10, “It Takes A Village” premieres this Saturday, 6 July, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #blackactors

Season 2: Episode 9, “Y’all Twerkin’ In The Wiz?!” with THEE Broadway Baddie @kolbykin premieres this Saturday, 22 June, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #broadway #thewiz

Season 2: Episode 8, “In a 90s kinda world, I’m Glad I Got My Girls” with returning special guest @i.shot.isaac premieres this Saturday, 8 June, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #blacksitcoms

It’s officially pride month and Melanated in Melbourne is proud to announce that our store is now live! Head over to melanatedinmelbourne.com and check it out! Until July 1st, we’re doing FREE shipping on all orders so run, don’t walk! We’ve also added a donation feature to the site in case you’re feeling generous! ☺️ We appreciate all of your support and the best is yet to come! #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #supportlocal

Season 2: Episode 7, “They Ain’t Appropriatin’ Like They Used To” premieres this Saturday, 25 May, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! Photo by @lizsunshine - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #boweryball

GIVEAWAY TIME: Melanated in Melbourne has its first anniversary next month and we’re celebrating by dropping merchandise! But if you can’t wait to buy our own Melanated in Melbourne merch, here’s your chance to get some before the official launch! All you have to do is: 1. Follow our Instagram 2. Like this post, tag 3 friends who would love our show and comment what your favorite topic has been or what you’d like to hear in a future episode. 3. Share this post to your story and tag us. 2 Winners will be sent a T-shirt, tote bag and a mug. The contest will run until 18 May, 11:59 am AEST and the winners will be notified the following day. One entry per account. Good luck and thanks for listening!

Season 2: Episode 6, “My Cabbages!” with special guest, Chef Mary Lou @geeksandgrubs premieres this Saturday, 11 May, noon AEST. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts! - - - - - #melanatedinmelbourne #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #blackpodcasts #blackexcellence #melbourne #hellskitchen #chefmarylou