Visions & Tones

In this episode, Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin chats with Dr Janet Dzator about community engagement in the context of Australia and Africa partnership, and also engagements with the African community in the Land of the Awabakal People (Newcastle, Australia). Dr Dzator is a senior lecturer in the Economics department and the director of the Centre for African Research, Engagement and Partnerships (CARE-P...

In this episode, Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin chats with Taona Afful, who is a Leadership and Business Coach. Taona is the founder and CEO at Afful Leadership and Business Coaching. She also assumes an executive role in one of the departments at the University of Newcastle, in the land of the Awabakal people (Australia). This episode combines Imposter Syndrome and life coaching from Taona's incredible c...

In this episode, Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin is joined by David Fotu (leader of Ninalem - a diverse youth group in Newcastle) and Herbert Gatamah (president of Wananchi - a Kenyan community in Newcastle), to talk about community engagement. This discussion covers aspects of diversity, multiculturalism, team activities, accountability and many more. Hope this work inspires those venturing in community e...

In this episode, Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin and Mauro Biosse chats with a friend, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ordu (an Australian Citizen) about the complexities and preferential treatments in friendships. This discussion exhibits different nuances which the audience can draw from in order to clearly articulate their preferences of the type and style of friendships they wish to embrace. We hope you enjoy thi...

'Arguing well' is Season 2's first episode. It aims at preparing the audience of the show for better engagement and further understanding of different and forthcoming episodes.  Thanks for choosing the Visions & Tones Podcast. Remember to follow us on instagram (@_visions_tones).  Continue being best human beings. 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Visions & Tones Podcast with Dr T. 

Congratulations is a finale episode in 2022 and closure of Season 1. 

Jean-Louise Olivier (she/her) is a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle working with women in Newcastle from refugee backgrounds. She is passionate about gender equality and being a part of Queer communities.   Naledi Naledi (she/her) is a Finance Honours student at the University of South Africa and is passionate about financial inclusion. She never turns down an opportunity to talk about...

In this episode, Dr Tones chats to Mr Muhammad Hassan (IG: @moh.hassan.1) who is a husband and a father to two teenage boys. The conversation is mainly about raising the boy child and it boarders around dealing and teaching his boys about racism, his fears as a father, great memories with his boys, lessons he gives them about financial management, dealing with GBV and many more. Hope you enjoy thi...

In this episode Dr Tones (@_blacktoned) chats with Dr Daniel Krauße about the linguistics of emoji. Dr Krauße is a comparative linguist from Germany who specialises in teaching, translation, and interpretation of English, German, Indonesian, and Malay. He obtained his PhD in Linguistics from the University of Newcastle, the campus is situated in the land of the Awabakal people in Australia, with a...

In this episode, Dr Tony (@_blacktoned) chats with Chelsea La Rosa (@chelsealaflower) about Racism; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEIs); and Women in Leadership. Chelsea is an American born lady who is passionate, driven, and a capable individual with a high emotional intelligence and a desire to see all people thrive. She believes mistakes are building blocks for future wins, and that diversit...

In this episode, Dr Tones (@_blacktoned) chats with Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ordu (IG:@dukeemii) about mentorship, hardwork and commitment. This conversation carries meaning in Chukwuemeka's journey from Nigeria to study his Masters degree (in Social Change and Development) in Australia where due to his hard work, he ends up becoming a Citizen of Australia. Emeka is an advocate for social justice on a...

In this episode, Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin (@_blacktoned) gives a review into Matt Walsh's documentary titled "What is a Woman?". The documentary can be accessed through the Daily Wire (T&Cs apply).  Thank you for choosing the Visions & Tones Podcast. Remember to follow and connect with us on Instagram (@_visions_tones)

In this episode Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin (IG:@_blacktoned) chats with Siyabonga Mahlangu (IG:@blesssedsiya_) about his new book 'Echoes of a Young, Silent Voice'. Siya is a South African young man doing his fourth year of Med-School in Russia. As first time published author, Siya dives through the background of his book (and of few chapters) and clarifies most of the arguments he raise in the book....

In this episode Dr Tones (@_blacktoned) chats with Dr Prince Atorkey who is a Clinical Psychologist and Behavioural Scientist about multiple risk behaviours that young adults in Australia engage in, and also make reference to the behaviours with the youth in general in the African context. However, the episode is more focused on the Australian context. Dr Atorkey is originally from Ghana but curre...

Short-left is a monologue episode which gives a brief reflection on where we come from and a hint to where we are going. It touches briefly about past guests and key things which captured the hearts of the audience. This info is drawn from most comments made directly to the hosts by the audience. Thank you for choosing the Visions & Tones Podcast. Remember to listen to episodes you missed, like th...

In this episode, Tony chats with Dr Letitia Smuts, a senior lecturer and researcher in the Sociology department at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. The conversation features distinctions and complexities around sex, gender and sexuality. Dr Smuts' work, her support to the LGBT community and her philosophy as an Intersectional Feminist is visible through a project she leads called 'Fru...

Dr Humphrey Obie (I.G: @da_h_man1) a researcher from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, chats with Dr Tony Nyundu-Bicanin (I.G: @_blacktoned) founder and host of the V&T Podcast about Smart Cities and Big data. During this discussion, Dr Obie shares on how smart cities function, data used to choose a particular type of a smart city to build, the future for third worlds in relation to smart...

Tony and CJ chat about freedom of speech - main things includes: listing of few countries with and without freedom of speech; sharing the extent to which free speech can go and boundaries it cannot surpass; and lastly take a look at Elon Musk and his vision for a free speech twitter platform.  Thanks for choosing the Visions & Tones Podcast. Remember to follow us on IG @_visions_tones and share wi...

This episode features sensitive stories around rape. We do not wish to trigger any traumatic experiences to our listeners; therefore, you are advised to remain cautious and to speak to professionals should you be troubled by the content in this episode. Also, Tony and CJ welcome any constructive engagement should you feel the need to contact them you can email ttnyundu@yahoo.com  and/or DM insta p...

In this episode, Tony Nyundu-Bicanin (IG: @_blacktoned) chats with Chloé Valdary (Twitter: @cvaldary) about her work, The Theory of Enchantment which is an innovative framework for compassionate antiracism. Chloé's work has been covered in Psychology Today Magazine, New York Times and the Wall St Journal. She lectured in universities across America, including Harvard and Georgetown. Chloé also gav...

In this episode Tony (IG: @_blacktoned) chats with Dr Humphrey Obie (IG: @da_h_man1) who is a researcher in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University and a software developer. He co-developed a software called AudioPin (IG: @audiopin.io) webpage - ( www.audiopin.io ). Papers discussed in this episode can be accessed on these protected links https://arxiv.org/pdf/2012.10095.pdf and...

In this episode, CJ (IG: @cjinasena ) and Tones (@_blacktoned) take on a chilled conversation about Mechatronics, South African Unemployment & Artificial Intelligence. This is a relaxed episode as we kick Start the many conversations to be had in 2022. CJ is a Mechatronics student, a former secretary of the African Student Networking Community at the University of Newcastle in Australia, and he al...

In this episode, Tony (@_blacktoned) chats with Trevor Dube (@trevpoiema) a poet and content creator from Cape Town, South Africa on. the topic 'Deconstructing Faith'. The conversation is rooted on the Christian faith; however, it is believed by the host that parts of the critical engagement can be applicable within other faith groups.  Trevor did not consent to the sharing of a link with his work...

In this episode I tackle few aspects of hypocrisy apparent in our lives and invite the audience to a more empathetic way of thinking as we respond to different views and/or ways of living. Feel free to engage with me on the V&T insta page IG: @_visions_tones  Featured Music: Identity by @micsoulsa_ ; Kutali by @tushazm ; Mellifluous by @nkosinathidube.06