2 Brownish Girls

*TW* This episode contains sensitive subject matter in relation to Domestic Violence with a focus on the Pasifika-Australian diaspora and the cis-hetero relationship. This month, we are joined by Donina Va’a to share insights on her work in the community here in Sydney. This discussion will take place over two episodes, with this month focusing on the ground work taking place and next month, we’ll...

Fiji currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita than any other country. With ongoing harsh restrictions and fines throughout the island nation, COVID-19 is sweeping through with over 24,000 active cases (currently but not overall). We’re joined by Isaac Nasedra and Pasepa Morell, friends of the podcast who are here today for an early bird episode for the month of August to shed...

Tonight, we are coming to you from across states and suburbs currently in lockdown to bring you this virtual episode joined by two incredible Pasifika women to celebrate the launch of Isle Magazine.. Isle Magazine is an independent online & print publication spotlighting and empowering Pasifika excellence all over the world. We are joined by the Editor in Chief and Director of Isle Magazine, A...

In this month's episode, we interview Talica's cousin - Nunia Mocelutu-Tamanitoakula as we hear her journey through parenthood as a mum of 2 children under 2. She talks about her journey through mental health, what it's been like coping with post-partum depression and how she's feeling now. As usual, the perspectives spoken in this episode do not reflect those of a community but from those speakin...

TW: Discussions of sexual assault allegations It's almost the end of financial year! We're halfway through season 3 and we've got none other than Sean & Vanessa of Groupie Collective, fellow Western Sydney friends of the podcast that host their own podcast dedicated to the Australian live music scene. We meet up on Record Store Day on Gadigal Country to discuss all things music like our music mosa...

‘Our connection to home and place cradles our identities, nourishes our spirits and heals us emotionally. But what happens when you’re physically disconnected? Away from home, not knowing when you can return. Dressed in another culture for so long that your own feels like a costume.’ Tonight we’re joined by 2 of the 4 Pasifika women behind a new production called ORA/MATE birthed by the Black Bird...

**PLEASE NOTE: We are not medical professionals and our discussion this month was in regard to our own individual health. Please contact a medical professional for further advice**  TRIGGER WARNINGS: Our April episode deals with a number of sensitive subjects including medical misdiagnosis, domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, substance abuse, eating disorders, body hatred, fat phobia and mental...

In this month's episode, we interview two environmental activists: Isaac Nasedra & Tala Esera on climate change in the South Pacific. Through a Pasifika lens, we unpack the conversation with topics such as working with Pacific Climate Warriors, having the conversation around climate change with our traditional and conservative elders, journeying through our own storytelling in fighting for our...

In this very sweet yet delayed episode, we unravel with Nuks, a Tik-Tok sensation (?) on what it's been like since creating his infamous "Bare minimum" episode and how he's been dealing with tHe H8terZ since posting it in late 2020. We also unravel a few other things in this world relating to financial exploitation, our thoughts on Nuks' content and his message and mission for the Pasifika youth i...

Your favourite girls from da area are back! Cribbs and Talica review the year that was 2020 and their schemes and dreams for 2021.  Big shoutout to our Patrons, our loyal listeners and Spotify for including us on their "I am. You are. We are Australian." feature on Spotify Desktop. Want to support 2 Brownish Girls? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.com/2brownishgirls and leave a review on Apple...

What happens when four Pasifika girls from the area link up? Join us for the energetic final episode of Season 2 - where we interview two young Pasifika women making massive waves in the Australian music industry and friends of the podcast, Bea Moon and Billymaree. From their Western Sydney origins - the girls explain what influenced their decision to get involved in music, what it's been like nav...

Influenced by "It’s Not a Compliment: How Racial Fetishism has Colored Online Dating" by Jean Namgung on medium.com and @Owlee_ on TikTok, Cribbs and Talica spend the November episode discussing racial and fat fetishism. Being beautiful and desired in the bedroom but too brown/too fat to take home. They talk about their personal experiences and the impact it's had on them and how they've deal...

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Cribbs & Talica chat to Pasifika icons James and Mihaka from South West and Western Sydney and their perspectives on religion, mental health awareness and that early 2000's Pepsi ad campaign featuring Sonny Bill Williams. Want to support 2 Brownish Girls? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.com/2brownishgirls and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! James' Instagram: @stylifique Mihaka's Instagram: @t...

Although we’re Pasifika, we were raised in non-traditional households. One of the most taboo subjects in the Pasifika community (worldwide) is openly talking about sexual health. We dissect sex, our sexuality and why people still have stigmas with the female reproductive system. Special guest: sexual health educator, Anatola Finau! Want to support 2 Brownish Girls? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.c...

Yup - we went there. 2BG takes on WAP for this bonus episode on this snowy ass August. We talk about the double standards in rap music, "traditional cis het roles", wondering where our allies are and how men are afraid of "raising daughters to be like hoes" yet have no issues being scheming gangas. All of this and MORE in this fuckery of an episode! Want to support 2 Brownish Girls? Join our Patre...

Life after experiencing a massive loss, the girls talk in depth about life after parental loss and the healing process, giving perspective on life in general and what this traumatic event in our lives has given us now years on after. We also talk about how much we can't stand people telling us to 'be strong' and dictating how people should grieve! Furthermore we discuss our coping mechanisms then...

On this cold July, we bring this month's special guest for Episode 7 - Hau Latukefu aka Uncle Hauie aka the Tongan Rick Rubin where we discuss what it's like to maintain cultural idenity in Australia,  being a mentor for the young gen,  why it's important to unlearn toxic traits that have been normalised in Pasifika upbringing/culture and more.  ** Want to support 2 Brownish Girls?...

Your 2 Brownish Girls here for a special episode specifically on the Black Lives Matter movement, directed at our Pasifika community and how we can take small steps in our individual communities to create change. We stand in solidarity with our black and indigenous brothers and sisters now and forever.

We interview Talica's family friends Orlando & Shaqa who were raised in Sydney's North Shore, an affluent region with a mainly White Australian demographic. We discuss their upbringings, maintaining cultural identity in a predominately White environment and airing their grievances with the Pasifika-Australian community. Orlando & Shaqa Social Media: Orlando's Instagram: @othechef Shaqa's I...

Mama we made it! It’s been one year (technically one year and three days) since your favourite Pasifika Princesses from the greatest region of Australia... Western Sydney has blessed your ears with their content, giving you an insight to Pasifika-Australian culture. Join them in celebrating this milestone!

No introduction needed with April’s topic, the global impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has affected the world now. We record (from our respective houses) due to the current state lockdown in NSW.

We discuss Pasifika privilege in all its forms. With the rise of artists such as Onefour & Hooligan Hefs describing their struggles growing up in poverty in Western Sydney as Pasifika- Australians, there is still an amount of Pasifika who have grown up in middle class/upper class households. Why don’t Pasifika discuss their middle class privilege? Do they know their privilege? Are they aware o...

2BG are proud to present our first guest for 2020 - Greater Western Sydney producer SOLLY. He talks us through his journey thus far in the music industry, his 'almost career', his fave takeout spots in his area and some classic shitchat. PLEASE WELCOME: SOLLY!

Please listen to the TW at the beginning of the episode. Tonight’s quick episode is dedicated to Kobe Bryant 1978-2020. Correction: Magic Johnson not Magic Jordan smh.