SOS in Oz

SOS in Oz

Join the fam with Christine and Chido, two Melbourne sisters serving up trending topics and thought-provoking conversations about our society and culture. From talk about Beyoncé's unfailing slayage, to interracial dating, or trophy hunting--everyone's got an opinion! Email: sassyinozsos@gmail.com

Episodes

Introducing Private Affairs (Trailer)

January 30, 2021 • 2 mins
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.com
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S04E05: Toxic Masculinity

November 10, 2017 • 33 mins
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 the key, that’s your asset, it will never leave you.” – Sasha Sarago
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S04E04: Afro Hair

September 20, 2017 • 37 mins
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 sense of business is very important in today's world." - Mimixa Patel
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S04E03: Immigrants

August 26, 2017 • 30 mins
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 what this means for immigrants in Australia. As a journalist who worked for SBS World Ne...
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S04E02: White and African

June 19, 2017 • 39 mins
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 forefront. SOS in Oz speak to the show creator, Vanessa Ocansey, and creative director, Ro...
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S04E01: Periodt

May 19, 2017 • 36 mins
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 taboo. SOS in Oz chip into the conversation with their menarche stories and opinions ...
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Special Edition Minority Spotlight: Pan Afrikan Poets Cafe

May 17, 2017 • 12 mins
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 Influence” where he explores questions of life, love, hip hop, and everything else...
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S03E07: Are Women Funny?

February 18, 2017 • 25 mins
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 Ascension Magazine. *Warning: this episode contains explicit language. *Correcti...
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S03E06: How Would You Like Your Racism?

February 4, 2017 • 30 mins
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 comment about Venus Williams made by an ESPN commentator, and First Lady Melania Tr...
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S03E05: Pretty, For a Dark-Skinned Girl

January 21, 2017 • 26 mins
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 Spotlight, ❤️ to South African artist, Lady Skollie. Sources: The 'Straight Outt...
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S03E04: Are Online Relationships Real?

January 7, 2017 • 33 mins
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 Life Through the Disability Lens blog, Colleen Chifamba. Sources: Are Online Relati...
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S03E03: Bicultural and Biracial in Australia

December 24, 2016 • 33 mins
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 Prince Harry's love interest and an update on Fremantle's Australia Day celebrations. S...
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S03E02: Intimate Partner Violence

December 10, 2016 • 40 mins
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 acclaimed jazz singer, Mama Alto, who shares her thoughts on art for social change, LGBTQ...
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Mama Alto Interview (extended)

December 10, 2016 • 26 mins
The extended interview with featured S03E02 minority spotlight guest: Mama Alto.
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S03E01: Since We've Been Gone

November 23, 2016 • 31 mins
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 nightlife and promoting African music and culture in the city. Sources: Trump electi...
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