Mixed DNA Podcast

This week Mixed DNA dives into the life and legacy of fellow mixed race writer Alexandre Dumas. The famous French writer is best known for his works 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers'. Dumas' works have transcended time to become classics and have been adapted into countless tv series and movies that many of us know very well. ---------- Visit www.mixeddna.ca for all our past e...

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is digging deeper into Asian Slavery. We'll discuss the history of slavery in China, Japan & India and we'll touch on modern day slavery in China and India as well. From European settlers, to trade for Samurai armor and indentured servitude, we'll touch on as much as we can this episode including providing numbers and websites people can reach out to for any help with h...

This week Mixed DNA looks into the relatively new term "racebending", which generally refers to altering the race in forms of pop media like TV series or comics. We'll touch on whitewashing and blackwashing and provide examples from today's pop culture for context; like the upcoming Peter & Wendy movie starring Yara Shahidi as Tinkerbell or the upcoming Little Mermaid movies starring Halle Bailey...

This week Mixed DNA is looking into controversial relationships. We'll mostly touch on polygamy and arranged marriages, provide some stories from people in these types of relationships, discuss the cultures and countries where these types of relationships are more common or accepted and we'll of course share our own opinions on today's content. ----------- Visit www.mixeddna.ca for all our past ep...

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is looking into the life and career of American filmmaker and actor; Spike Lee. Lee's work continually explores race relations and issues within the Black community and besides his movies speaking about power and truth, they are entertaining and thought provoking. From 'Do the Right Thing' to 'Jungle Fever' to 'BlacKkKlansman', we've got lots to discuss. ------------ *V...

This week Mixed DNA Podcast looks into banned and challenged books. From books with LGBTQ+ content or books by authors of colour, there are many books that continuously make the list, some even have been around for 20+ years. From Lawn Boy to The Hate I Give, To Kill a Mocking Bird & The Handmaid's Tale we'll discuss book censorship in North America and the groups trying to ensure that we all have...

This week it's the second edition of our travel collection episodes and we're talking about Disney Theme Parks; one of the top travel choices for many people all over the world. We'll look at the differences between theme parks and amusement parks, what it's like to be a POC at the parks and Mixed DNA host Melissa will share why she continues to travel to Walt Disney World in Florida over and over...

This week Mixed DNA hosts Melissa and Vanessa are taking a look into their own DNA and sharing their results from 23AndMe. We'll share stories we found of other people's Ancestry DNA findings as well as share what we understand about the science of how the testing works from big business companies like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA.

This week Mixed DNA talks all things cultural appropriation. From celebrities to fashion, culinary fusion and health and wellness we'll explore each. We'll talk dreadlocks, sweat lodges, turbans and yoga and throw in our own thoughts and opinions. Join us!

This week in honour of Black History Month and that we're Canadian, Mixed DNA is looking into the lives and stories of exceptional Black Women who did amazing things for Canadian History. We'll look at Viola Desmond and Carrie Best; just to name a few.

In honor of Bob Marley's birthday, this week's episode is all about the super talented, always inspirational; Bob Marley. We'll discuss his early years in Trench Town, to his time with the Wailers, to bringing reggae music into the mainstream and to his everlasting legacy of positivity to the world of music. We'll discuss our favourite songs like Redemption Song, Three Little Birds and Buffalo Sol...

This week Mixed DNA is exploring the history of the Holocaust, from the 'Night of Broken Glass' to the start of WWIi, to Jewish people and communities, in both Germany and occupied territories, whose lives were torn apart by unjust laws and antisemitism at the core of the Nazi Regime. We'll touch on Hitler's life and end on his suicide and the liberation of concentration camps and killing centres...

This week Mixed DNA is looking into all the atrocities that Chinese immigrants faced trying to come to Canada and hardships they faced once here. We'll talk about the Chinese workers who helped to build the Canadian Pacific Railway and we'll look into the early days and current careers of Simu Liu and other notable Chinese Canadians. Oh, Happy Lunar New Year! It's the year of the rabbit, let's hop...

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is talking all things self care. We'll cover the pillars required to ensure well rounded self wellness and we'll talk about what we do wrong and right for our own wellness. From the environmental, to the financial, the nutritional, the physical and everything in between we want to share the best ways to help you self stay cool, calm, collected and sane for the new year.

This week Mixed DNA is talking about mental health disorders. We'll cover the different types of mental health, the diagnosis for each, we'll go over some interesting case studies and we'll talk about our personal experiences with mental health disorders and therapists.

This week Mixed DNA takes a look back on the past year and reflects on what a whirlwind year it's been for the podcast. We'll talk about our favourite episodes, the most difficult to get through and our research and episode process. We'll also talk about the future of Mixed DNA as we move into 2023. Happy New Year!

This week Mixed DNA is talking about all the headlines that made the news this year. We'll do a 2022 month by month rundown of the biggest stories of the year from both international news and pop culture. From war in Ukraine, Shinzo Abe's assassination to Masha Amini in major news headlines to pop culture news like Will Smith's Oscar slap to Kanye being Kanye we're summing up the year.

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is discussing all things Christmas movies. From our favourites to watch during the holidays, to the most popular Christmas movies of all time; this episode will point you in the right direction for something festive to watch with the family. From Elf to Home Alone ....to Die Hard and everything in between, we have you covered.

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is looking into a holiday favourite; Christmas Carols. From classics, to religious hymns, current Christmas music to the most controversial Christmas music ever we've got you covered. Deck those halls, jungle your bells and fa-la-la-lala with us.

This week Mixed DNA looks into the big business of cheesey Hallmark movies. We'll discuss how the plot is generally always the same, the lack of diversity in stories and casting and we'll talk about the correct head of the companies division; who, believe it or not, is actually a person of colour. We'll also touch on how it's always Christmas on Hallmark and we'll list the most popular movies of t...

This week on Mixed DNA, hosts Melissa and Vanessa are sharing their suggestions on gift ideas for the special people in your life. They'll discuss what they plan on getting their own kids, as well as items they wouldn't mind receiving themselves - from subscription boxes to weighted blankets; they share their top selections.

This week, Mixed DNA takes a look into American Thanksgiving and breaks down what really did happen at that first Thanksgiving we all seem to know so well. Hosts Melissa and Vanessa will discuss the differences between the holiday and its Canadian counterpart as well as harvest festivals across the world plus they'll also discuss ways to honour our Indigenous brothers and sisters this Thanksgiving...

This week Mixed DNA is diving into the world of all-inclusive vacations; because nothing beats a relaxing vacation, right? Hosts, Melissa and Vanessa will talk about the history of all-inclusive, some of the most popular resorts in the world and also discuss recent vacations they've taken and talk about what they like and dislike about the all-inclusive beach experience.

This week Mixed DNA Podcast takes a look at the world's most famous doll; Barbie. From her origins, to her 200+ careers; we'll discuss Barbies we had growing up as young girls as well as the more complex side of the toy from 'The Barbie Effect' to gender roles & identity issues.

This week on Mixed DNA as we close out the spookiest month of the year, we take a look into the genre of horror movies. We'll touch briefly on each of the sub genres of horror, talk about movies we love and we'll take a look into the creative films of Jordan Peele.