Yeah, yeah, yeah…we know the title is “catchy” and somewhat misleading to closed-minds. Our intent is to draw an audience that wouldn’t normally give programs of this caliber a chance. Typically, intelligent shows are deemed stiff, dry and grossly biased. Thus, we created a label that would arouse your curiosity, one that embodies our multiple layers of dopeness, charisma, and vibrant nature. Our content is filled with substance, authenticity and taboo issues. Our refusal of being politicall ...
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Headscarves & Good Yarns talks on all things race and diversity in the hopes of empowering a more empathetic New Zealand. We keep on pushing for those uncomfortable but much needed conversations to uplift voices that aren't normally heard or understood.
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This week we chat to one of our favourite humans ever Sze En. Sze En is basically Wonder Woman who challenges us to get our shit together and see how we can make our world a lil bit better so she always drops her very valued and wise 2 cents on everything and anything. Amen for that. This week we talk dissapointing parents, identity and how she'll …
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We had the honour of chattin to Peter Chin who is an absolute legend. He's had many titles in his time including mayor of Dunedin and crime bustin lawyer. He is a descendant of one the earliest Chinese immigrants to NZ and this episode shares his history and story with us.
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Sabrina is a KWEEN living her best life in Dirty Dunners as an international student. She's currently packing up her past 4 years in boxes as she preps to move to the best capital in the whole world but she couldn't leave without telling us her stories of living as an Asian gal here. We talk cultural appropriation, standing up for yourself and race…
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This week we sit down and chat with Bea, who like Hannah Montana, has the best of both worlds with her Filipino and Kiwi backgrounds so she has a pretty interesting spin when we spoke things body image, mental health and self care. Tune in to catch some gems and hear Bea's journey.
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Spooky season is upon us o0o0o!! That means costumes, costumes galore. My personal fave are obvs any Harry Potter related costumes buuuuuut sometimes some costumes have you thinking. Blackface, cultural appropriation are buzzwords around Halloween time so please tune as Amal spins a yarn and chucks in her 2 cents. Lets keep the chat going so let us…
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Sorry for the radio silence peeps, this girl has been knocked out with a cold and trying to balance it with general life but we're back with a banger of an episode! It was a blessing chatting to this strong wāhine Taylor. All around boss woman being the president of Te Roopu Māori, Taylor chats to us about all sorts! We spin a yarn about the import…
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This week I talk to cool kid Nathan Joe! 👏🙌 He is doing some radical stuff in the creative world like writing I Am Rachel Chu, a play based on Crazy Rich Asians but keeping it 💯 cause none of us relate to that bs Hollywood narrative. We chat about what it means to be an asian in the creative space, cultural clashes with parents and growing up in go…
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This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our brother Albert Fairbrother onto the show! Alby is Kiwi-Samoan and his story will hit you right in the feels. We talk family, mental health and university. Thank you Alby for being vulnerable and always keeping it real. Tune in peeps, this one is special!…
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Usually this guy is behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly, but this week Arthur Hon is in front of the mic and shares his story. We talk about asian parenting, growing up as a Malaysian Chinese Kiwi boy and our thoughts on the recent film 'The Farewell'
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This episode Amal is flying solo as she begins to break down the role race plays in pop culture. We talk KIMonos, That's A Bit Racist doco and blackface. Plz join in on the good yarns and share your thoughts on FB and Insta.
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These 2 cool gals have been travelling the length of our beautiful country capturing much needed and important moments between migrant parents and their children for their own podcast 'Conversations with my Immigrant Parents'. We talk about how the podcast journey has unfolded for them and the fascinating stuff that has come through. Goes to show e…
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Uncle Mac is back again for another round of good yarns! We cannot get enough of the wise words of this Dunedin legend. This time round we discuss community, Islam and how to navigate this confusing world with your values intact.
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This week we keep the good yarns rolling with Tarn from Race Unity Aotearoa! These epic people organized huis all across the nation so our youth had a space to speak on all things relations. The end result was the Youth Statement on Race Relations which Tarn and I unpack in this episode so tune in! Check out the all-important said document: https:/…
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This week we had a chat to our good ole mate, Chlöe Swarbrick 💚💚 If you don't know who she is, plz check out the important mahi she is going with (Green Party). We spin some hella good yarns!! We disscuss representation and what role politics has in creating change in our frameworks and culture so diversity isn't tokenistic, it just is. Check it ou…
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Amal chats to Tarn and Nina about the Race Unity Speech Awards. Nina was this years runner up and Tarn is one of brains behind the scenes. Tune in to find out why you should give a damn about what young people are saying on racism and race relations here in Aotearoa.
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Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres
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This we have a Dunedin legend on the show. Paul Gorlie a.k.a Uncle Mac spins good yarns with Amal this week on his work being president as the Multiethnic council. Legendary guy so tune into his wise words
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This week we speak to Maple Goh. All around superstar Maple keeps it 100% real with us as we talk about stereotypes and how race presents in all areas of her life. Tune in and let us know what you think. Check out Maple's blog, link is below. https://wanderleafblog.wordpress.com/
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Special Guess Jessica Thompson! A.K.A. @Maorimermaid
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This week we discuss dance with Antonio, a Performer, teacher, choreographer and director of arts initiatives also Caroline Plummer Fellow in community dance. Amal finds out about Antonio's practice, which includes a blend of styles including hip-hop, contemporary, dancehall break-dance, house dance, and Ugandan traditional dances.…
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Amal goes on all kind of relatable and hilarious tangents on what grinds our gears as being gals of colour growing in NZ
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Our witty and intelligent lawyer to be Rachael Monkhouse joins me and talks about what it means to be Chinese in NZ, BYE-lingual woes and being Asian in the legal world
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Amal chats with Sagal, Aarthi and Fardowsa about being brown, struggles growing up and the beauty of having multiple cultures.
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Amal talks more about her journey, touching upon the good stuff 😘
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Introducing Headscarves and Good Yarns to the good people of Aotearoa and sharing Amal, the hat, story and what it's to be a black, muslim Somali Kiwi gal.
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DEEP THROATHere we are, 2018, and still unable to respect our array of skin tones, hair textures and ethnic features. We have been taught to hate everything about our Blackness, while the world promotes the idea that White is the goal. These are alternative facts.THE CLIMAXThe issue of cultural appropriation is a double-edged sword. The reality of …
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DEEP THROATWhat the fuck happened to us? Where did the drug culture derive from and why is drug glorification a "thing" now? Let's dig into how we reached rock bottom.THE CLIMAXThe theme is struggle, and let us be honest- our promiscuous nature creates unnecessary mental, financial, physical, emotional issues that we really do not have to deal with…
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DEEP THROATBlack people have been, and still are outcasts, the pariahs that White folks refuse to cohabitate with. This is a story of how hatred, thievery and ignorance became public policy.THE CLIMAXBlack communities are known for over-policing, and a distrust of law enforcement. …somehow, society expects us to honor police, when they’re continuou…
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DEEP THROATThe chaos of broken homes, often prompts Black boys to venture out into the world, searching for strong male connections. Unfortunately, this leaves them vulnerable to sexual predators.THE CLIMAXContrary to popular belief, trauma has no expiration date. Black parents are usually their children's first bullies. Even worse, the world we li…
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DEEP THROATYou’ve been bootlickin’, bojangling, shuckin’ and jivin’ yourself into psychosis. Take a break. Calm down. Save your energy jiggaboo, you will always be their “nigger”.THE CLIMAXSymptoms of Jungle Fever may include, but are not limited to, delusion: the misguided notion that you can passionately fuck the racism out of your clear lovers. …
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