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.comPor Chido & Christine

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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

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…