The Chat Fam

After a one month hiatus, The Chat Fam are back for their 30th episode to share some life updates - find out who’s going through a career transition, who’s moving to New York, and who’s become a mum! They also conduct their usual news round up discussing the tragedies in Palestine, to the craze surrounding the BTS x Maccas collab. Be sure to also check out The Chat Fam article mention here: https:...

With the conclusion of Ramadan just around the corner, The Chat Fam spend this episode answering a couple of commonly asked questions about the holy month. They reflect on what Ramadan means to them, and also provide insight into their experience of Eid festivities. Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak to all the brothers and sisters out there!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The Chat Fam is back with another vlog attempt! This time round, follow Emirza and Samara on their trip to the good ol’ city of Melbourne. From hot springs, to museums, to apparently the best Thai restaurant they’ve ever been to, be sure to tune into this one fam!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, The Chat Fam have a monthly news round up and chit chat about some of the biggest news stories to come out of the last month. From the death of hip hop ledge DMX, to discussing the love of Emirza’s life Ariana Grande joining The Voice, and an interesting discussion on the British Royal Family, this ep covers all!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahhh the noughties; the era of flared/baggy jeans, Motorola Razors, and where Disney and Nickelodeon ruled the world. On this episode, The Chat Fam throw it back to the 2000s and reflect on what it was like growing up during the Y2K period. They discuss everything from fashion, to music, to social networking, and important historical events that occurred during this time. This ep is also a mukbang...

On this episode, The Chat Fam are joined by special guest and fellow childhood friend Lola. They discuss her many travels around the world, ask about her experience meeting Childish Gambino, and they also explore the unique dynamics shared between Indonesian families and what exactly goes down at Indo family gatherings.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, The Chat Fam decide to do things a little differently and attempt to do a vlog. Join them on their night out of food, fun, and a frightening escape room! Be sure to check out the video footage at https://youtube.com/channel/UCZ3xUdXCAJ7TNn-01jGDY5g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re into conspiracy theories, this episode is definitely for you! After their usual news roundup, Samara gives insight into two very interesting and intriguing American murder mysteries that have been clouded with conspiracies; one called Room 1046, and the other surrounding a woman named Lizzie Borden. Tune in and let your mind be boggled!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

On this episode of the podcast, The Chat Fam are joined by special guests Chris & Derry. Being Emirza & Soraya’s chat older brothers, they discuss a wide range of topics from family/sibling dynamics, chat memories, them being 80s kids, and more. Be sure to tune in to also witness an epic Family Feud game between Prabu’s & Sani’s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

21 episodes deep into the podcast, you now probably have a rough idea of who Samara, Emirza and Soraya are. Although on this episode, The Chat Fam decide to delve deeper into their selves and take the 16 Personalities test. Find out what roles they are, how introverted/extroverted they are, their strengths and weaknesses, and more!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joined by special guest Irma, The Chat Fam chat about her Bosnian background, her upbringings, and go into discussing the different cultures that exists surrounding Islam between Bosnia & Indonesia. They also go on to share what it was like growing up Muslim in Australia, and reveal some racist experiences.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast, The Chat Fam converse about everything Australia Day related. From the controversy surrounding the date, to what Australia Day means to them, and also the lyric change to the Australian national anthem. They also end the episode finding out how ‘Strayan they really are by taking the Citizenship Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hola a todas/todos, bienvenidos de nuevo al podcast The Chat Fam! With the help of special guest Bec, on this episode The Chat Fam learn more about Spanish culture; from food, to schooling experiences, to the language which they also uncover has similarities to Bahasa. They also go on to talk about their travels around the world, and Bec reveals her near death experience!   Hosted on Acast. See ac...

HAPPY NEW YEAR FAM! It's 2021, and The Chat Fam is back! Join Soraya, Samara, and Emirza as they kick off the first episode of the year talking about what they know and love the most; comparing their Aussie & Indo cultures. From good ol' Vegemite & Milo, to Kopiko & weird Indo milk, to beauty standards and pet peeves, this episode discusses all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Chat Fam! Join us on our last episode of the year as we discuss our experience dealing with Xmas festivities as Muslims, Ramadan/Eid, and our New Years resolutions. Cya later 2020, happy holidays fam, and stay safe! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning! This episode is not for the faint-hearted! Joined by special guest Skye, The Chat Fam share supernatural experiences, discuss Asian superstitions, and the different types of ghosts and spirits that exist in Indonesia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People often say being in your 20s is the best time of your life, but is it really? Well, move over Confucius & Aristotle, because on this episode The Chat Fam attempt to be wise souls and offer their best advice on what its truly like being in your 20s. The Chat Fam get a little bit deep and reflect on their own experiences, both good and bad, and explain what to expect when the quarter-life...

It’s the generation of MSN messenger, Motorola Razors, and interesting fashion choices, against the TikTok-loving, simping and most “woke” generation. With the help of Samara’s little sister Titania, on this episode of the podcast The Chat Fam discuss and compare different fads and traits which characterise Millennials and Gen Z. P.S, please don’t cancel Oya, she clearly does not understand Gen Z...

Cheap eats, incredible shopping, and theme parks! The Chat Fam give you the lowdown on places you must visit/activities you must add to the itinerary list when travelling to Jakarta, Indonesia. We also discuss the unique, everyday experiences to look out for when visiting Indo, and compare this to the things we do in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE CHAT FAM IS BACK! They’re back, and (slightly) better than ever. Catch up with what’s been going on with Samara, Mirza, and Soraya over the past month; from job promotions, to solar panel installations, and new cars. On this episode The Chat Fam also discuss current news and events, including the Trump & Biden presidential election, pop culture news, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

A big thank you to everyone who has supported The Chat Fam thus far! In celebration of their 10th episode, Samara, Mirza, and Oya reflect on the past episodes of the podcast, and their overall experience in doing a podcast. They give insight to some behind the scenes details, discuss their hopes for the future of The Chat Fam, and also play a game of “Who’s Most Likely To…” questions. Hosted on Ac...

On this episode The Chat Fam have special guest and fellow childhood friend Asha, a.k.a Ririn, a.k.a Bake Gal RiRi on the podcast. She reflects and draws on her past struggles and experience as an immigrant in Australia, reveals what it was like living with Samara and Oya, and discusses her passion for baking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever wonder why a giraffe was chosen as the animal to represent health? Do you ever miss watching Cheez TV in the mornings before school? Are you ever confused as to why white people wear shoes in the house? Well, on this episode of the poddy, these are the questions The Chat Fam ponder over as they reflect upon their experience as Aussie kids, and in exploring certain aspects of Australian...

“If you don’t eat your nasi (rice), it will cry!”. If this has been said to you as a kid, chances are your parents were Indonesian too. In discussing their own experiences growing up with chat Indo parents, The Chat Fam share what stereotypical Asian things their parents did, if they were ever given  “the talk”, and things get a little bit emotional when The Chat Fam open up about their most cheri...

From Dolly Parton, to Rihanna, to A$AP Ferg, we have always been taught the importance of work. On this episode of the podcast, The Chat Fam along with special guests Auldhie and Aidul discuss careers, the retail industry, and most importantly, what Emirza truly is like as a co-worker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.