Best Melbou Podcasts (2025)

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South Melbourne Market - Changes 8:26

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3+ y ago8:26

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Listen to the people of the South Melbourne Market talk about Changes, Family and Love as you wander the aisles of the South Melbourne Market.Interviews conducted by Dan Koop & Jamie Lewis in February 2020.The Market Record at the South Melbourne Market was developed for Love My Place, supported by the City of Port Phillip.…

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South Melbourne Market - Family 8:18

3+ y ago8:18

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Listen to the people of the South Melbourne Market talk about Changes, Family and Love as you wander the aisles of the South Melbourne Market.Interviews conducted by Dan Koop & Jamie Lewis in February 2020.The Market Record at the South Melbourne Market was developed for Love My Place, supported by the City of Port Phillip.…

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South Melbourne Market - Love 8:31

3+ y ago8:31

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Listen to the people of the South Melbourne Market talk about Changes, Family and Love as you wander the aisles of the South Melbourne Market.Interviews conducted by Dan Koop & Jamie Lewis in February 2020.The Market Record at the South Melbourne Market was developed for Love My Place, supported by the City of Port Phillip.…

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1 - Kitchen 8:01

4+ y ago8:01

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are in your kitchen at home. Follow the instructions and feel free to pause the track at any time. When you are ready to depart for the Preston Market you can press play on track 2.WHAT TO EXPECT: This track will introduce you to The Market Record and prepare you for your journey towards the Preston Marke…

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2 - Travel Podcast 19:02

4+ y ago19:02

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are travelling to the Preston Market. It doesn’t matter how you travel to the Preston Market, just let yourself drift in and out of this travel podcast about what a market can be. When you arrive at the Preston Market stand outside the nearest entrance and play track 3.SAFETY: Before you depart, please en…

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3 - Arriving At The Market 3:54

4+ y ago3:54

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you arrive at the Preston Market - don’t forget to do your covid-safe check in! When you are ready make your way to the Fruit & Veg section and press play on track 4.You can find a full map of the Preston Market on their website - https://www.prestonmarket.com.au/market-map/ENIO, a local shopperThanks to the …

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4 - Fruit And Veg 7:14

4+ y ago7:14

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are in the Fruit & Veg section. When you have completed your Fruit & Veg shop, make your way to the doors of the Deli section and press play on track 5.You can find a full map of the Preston Market on their website - https://www.prestonmarket.com.au/market-map/SAM at SAM & SONSThanks to Sam Virgona of Sam…

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5 - Deli 6:14

4+ y ago6:14

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are at the doors to the Deli section. When you have completed your Deli shop, make your way to the doors of the Meat, Poultry & Seafood section and press play on track 6. You can find a full map of the Preston Market on their website - https://www.prestonmarket.com.au/market-map/KRISTIAN at Mariluchi Fine…

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6 - Meat Poultry And Seafood 7:03

4+ y ago7:03

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are at the doors to the Meat, Poultry & Seafood section. When you have completed your Meat, Poultry & Seafood shop, make your way to the Pam Lane section and press play on track 7.You can find a full map of the Preston Market on their website - https://www.prestonmarket.com.au/market-map/BETTY at Preston …

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7 - Pam Lane 7:34

4+ y ago7:34

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you are in the Pam Lane section. When you have completed your shop, order a coffee or special treat at the shop of your choice and press play on track 8.You can find a full map of the Preston Market on their website - https://www.prestonmarket.com.au/market-map/SUE at Rhubarb Rhubarb OrganicsThanks to the lov…

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8 - Coffee 4:04

4+ y ago4:04

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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to this track when you have ordered your special end of shop treat - you can choose any outlet you like.THANK YOU for joining us on your weekly grocery shop for your essentials.We’d like to give special thanks:The people of the Preston Market and the market management teamThe City of Darebin Fuse Fund and the Fuse Festival team…

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Introducing Private Affairs (Trailer) 2:18

5y ago2:18

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Hi SOS in Oz fam! We're super excited to announce that Christine is launching a new spicy podcast called Private Affairs: a romantic-dramedy inspired by true events. Check out the trailer and subscribe/follow Private Affairs on your favorite podcast player.To learn more visit privateaffairspod.comBy Chido & Christine

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S04E05: Toxic Masculinity 33:34

8y ago33:34

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In this season finale, SOS in Oz is joined by Irvine to talk masculinity and mental health in black males.Plus in minority spotlight, former model and founder and editor of Ascension Magazine, Sasha Sarago, dishes on entrepreneurship, POC representation in media, and shady makeup artists.“Ain’t nobody got time to be ashy.” – Sasha Sarago“Intuition …

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S04E04: Afro Hair 37:13

8+ y ago37:13

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Is Afro hair professional? SOS in Oz are joined by guest, Antoinette, to talk hair journeys, resisting the creamy crack and normalising all hair textures. Plus, this month's minority spotlight features Parsons School of Design graduate, designer and entrepreneur, Mimixa Patel. "It's one thing to be a good designer, but to be a good designer with a …

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S04E03: Immigrants 30:34

8+ y ago30:34

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The Australian 2016 census results revealed that migration to Australia is on the rise. However, an anti-immigrant sentiment has been brewing in some pockets of society and, as a result, certain policies have been proposed that would effectively curb migration to Australia. SOS in Oz chat with Santilla Chingaipe, journalist and filmmaker, about wha…

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S04E02: White and African 39:05

8+ y ago39:05

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SOS in Oz chat with South African-Australian comedian, Gavin Lind, about his experience growing up as a White boy in apartheid South Africa, as well as issues of identity, belonging and White privilege.Plus, there's a new online talk show on the scene called Say It Loud which is making waves by putting the Black Australian experience in the forefro…

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S04E01: Periodt 36:43

8+ y ago36:43

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Whether you call it 'Aunt Flo' or 'shark week', women across the world have been taught to talk about menstruation in hushed tones and euphemisms. For centuries, this normal occurrence in the female reproductive cycle has caused many women to feel ashamed and embarrassed of themselves. But a new wave of period pride is pushing back on the cultural …

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Special Edition Minority Spotlight: Pan Afrikan Poets Cafe 12:58

8+ y ago12:58

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Christopher James White is a poet, illustrator, and occasional filmmaker from Atlanta who’s been travelling the world since he moved to Tokyo two years ago. He started performing spoken word in the Atlanta scene at the behest of a friend and fellow poet and sought it out as soon as he moved to Melbourne. He’s the host of a podcast called “Under the…

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S03E07: Are Women Funny? 25:58

9y ago25:58

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A simple Google search will tell you that a lot of people have been pondering this question. And now the sisters and their guest, Sandy, throw in their two cents on the matter. Some of their opinions might surprise you or even tickle your funny bone!Also in this episode: robotic bees, Dear White People on Netflix, and a shout out to Sasha Sarago of…

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S03E06: How Would You Like Your Racism? 30:15

9y ago30:15

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In this episode Chido, Christine and cousin Pam explore whether our society has become so politically correct that it's bordering on censoring unpopular (conservative) opinions. Would you rather deal with an outright racist or a covert one? Are millennials oversensitive? Tune in now to find out what the ladies think. Also in this episode: the wack …

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S03E05: Pretty, For a Dark-Skinned Girl 26:24

9y ago26:24

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What is colorism? How did colorism come about? How have the sisters and their special guest, Tina, experienced colorism in their lives? All these questions and more answered in this episode's topic discussion.Also listen in to find out who fat shamed former soccer legend, Ronald, and keep up with the #AustraliaDay saga. #ChangeTheDate. In Minority …

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S03E04: Are Online Relationships Real? 33:45

9y ago33:45

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Chido has 2,000 Facebook friends, but how deep could these friendships be? And is it really possible to fall in love with someone online? Listen in to find out what Christine and Chido think about online relationships. Also, Azealia Banks’ “witch cave” and news on Serena Williams are up for discussion, as well as an interview with the author of the…

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S03E03: Bicultural and Biracial in Australia 33:06

9y ago33:06

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Chido and Christine talk with the co-creators of The Pin website, Lucie Cutting and Nkechi Anele, about biculturalism and biracialism. According to Lucie, "feeling like you don't belong in the many places that you feel like you're meant to belong," is a common challenge faced by biracial and/or bicultural people. Also in this episode: news on Princ…

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S03E02: Intimate Partner Violence 40:22

9y ago40:22

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1 in 3 women in the world have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner or non-partner (WHO). In this episode Chido, Christine and returning guest: Rumbi, take a stand against gender based violence in an open discussion about intimate partner violence against women. Also in this episode, an insightful interview with accl…

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Mama Alto Interview (extended) 26:09

9y ago26:09

26:09

The extended interview with featured S03E02 minority spotlight guest: Mama Alto.By Chido & Christine

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S03E01: Since We've Been Gone 31:17

9y ago31:17

31:17

Chido and Christine are back! Kicking off the season with a breakdown of news and events that took place over the break, including: President-elect Trump, Rio 2016 Games, Kardashians, Queen of Katwe, and the Mannequin Challenge. Also in this episode, Christine sat down to interview the Sounds of Africa team who are bringing Afrobeats to Melbourne n…

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The Thought Bubble 19th June 2013

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Treasurer Wayne Swan speaks to journalists at the 2013 budget lock-up. Image: BRW. Episode 14: the come-back edition. The Thought Bubble is back! We’ve been on a break for the last month or so as Amber has been overseas visiting Spain and Kenya (Ben has been locked in his office churning out a big report). With Amber back in Australia and the gover…

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The Thought Bubble 26th April 2013

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Clive Palmer launches the re-badged United Australia Party. Image: Seven West Media Episode 13: the Think Tank edition. In the week that Clive Palmer announced his tilt at federal Parliament, Amber and Ben are joined by Miriam Lyons, Director of public policy think-tank, the Centre for Policy Development. Amber, Ben and Mim talk about right-wing po…

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The Thought Bubble April 21st 2013

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NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell signs the Gonski schools funding agreement with Julia Gillard. Image: Fairfax. Episode 12: Deficits and Gonski. In the week in which the states and Commonwealth negotiated over schools funding, Ben and Amber interview education academic Bronwyn Hinz on the tricky task of negotiating federal-state schools funding agreemen…

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The Thought Bubble 12th April 2013

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Communications Minister Stephen Conroy joins other Labor ministers to “switch on” the NBN. Image: Delimiter. Episode 11: the NBN edition. We interview futurist and technology commentator Mark Pesce to discuss Labor and the Coalition’s competing plans for a national broadband network. Ben and Amber also discuss the politics of infrastructure, in bot…

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The Thought Bubble 5th April 2013

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NSW detective and whistleblower, Peter Fox. Image: ABC. Episode 10: this week in the Thought Bubble, we examine the Royal Commission into the Institutional Response to Child Sex Abuse, and interview NSW Police whistleblower Peter Fox. Following on from Labor’s internal conflict and cabinet reshuffle, Ben and Amber also discuss the government’s prop…

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The Thought Bubble 22nd March 2013

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Simon Crean calls on the spill, 21st March 2013. Image: Fairfax. Episode 9: The spill edition. In the week that the federal Australian Labor Party tore itself apart, we talk to former Victorian arts minister, Mary Delahunty, who was following Prime Minister Julia Gillard around in an extraordinary week in Australian politics. Amber and Ben try to u…

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The Thought Bubble 15th March 2013

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The Daily Telegraph’s reaction to Labor’s media reforms. Image: News Limited. Episode 8: The media and culture episode. In the week that the Gillard government unveiled two major pieces of media and cultural policy, we talk to Griffith University academic Susan Forde about Labor’s proposed media reforms. Ben and Amber also discuss Arts Minister Sim…

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The Thought Bubble 8th March 2013

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Julie Owens MP at the Westmead Millennium Institute, getting stuck into journalists. Image: YouTube Episode 7: This week in The Thought Bubble, we go deep into the idea of western Sydney, in the wake of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s campaign swing through the outer suburbs of Australia’s largest city. We interview a local member from the area, Par…

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The Thought Bubble 1st March 2013

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Sydney merchant banker David Gonski, chair of the government’s review of schools funding. Image: Fairfax. Episode 6: This week in The Thought Bubble, we take a closer look at the education debate, as the conflict between the Gillard government and the states hots up over the Gonski schools funding reforms. We’re joined by education expert Chris Bon…

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The Thought Bubble 22nd February 2013

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Greens leader, Senator Christine Milne. Image: Fairfax. This week on The Thought Bubble we’re joined by columnist and author Martin McKenzie-Murray to discuss the break-up between Labor and the Greens, the thorny issue of whether Labor lacks a narrative, and Martin’s forthcoming book on the murder of Perth teenager Rebecca Ryle. As always, you can …