بهترین پادکست های GOOD HEAD (2024)

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - SZA, freedom of speech and systemic silencing 55:29

6d ago55:29

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SZA recently came to Aotearoa and celebrated Te Ao Māori. Why is it easier for our visitors to embrace Te Ao Māori more than we do here, right here in our backyard? Amal unpacks the resistance to Te Ao Māori and highlights the questions we should be asking ourselves when talking about this. Amal also unpacks the relationship between freedom of spee…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - harmful legacy of colonisation and race based policies 55:12

20d ago55:12

55:12

This episode is in response to the backlash at the study sign at the University of Auckland and proposed retraction of race based policies at the moment. Amal unpacks why it's important to have active and honest recall of our history, why it might be hard to do that and the harmful legacy of colonisation. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dune…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Q&A: March 15th reflections, privilege and CRT 56:03

1M ago56:03

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This episode is a good ‘ole Q& Amal shares her reflections 5 years since the Christchurch terrorist attack and unpacks privilege and critical race theory. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - One day, love and representation 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

One day, love and representation - Amal unpacks the reaction towards Ambika Mod's portrayal of Emma in One Day. There are different expections when a young brown woman plays a romantic lead. Amal unpacks what that says about stereotypes, characterization and why it's so important good representation matters. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM D…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - critically thinking IRL 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

We've always been encouraged to think critically in an academic setting, but translating that key skill to our real lives, and thinking about the real world is nuanced, layered and hard to navigate. Amal unpacks what critically thinking IRL looks like, why it's important and tips to critically think IRL. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Duned…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Dehumanisation, humanity and western supremacy 52:53

3M ago52:53

52:53

The double standards between Gaza and Ukraine highlight how certain communities have been dehumanised. This episode unpacks dehumanisation - what it means, examples and how it upholds our current systems. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Can celebrities be activists? 54:53

3M ago54:53

54:53

with everything happening in gaza, people are watching to see what celebrities are speaking up and staying silent. in general, we watch what celebrities do and there is constant conversation around what we should, or shouldn't expect from celebrities and is it fair? Amal unpacks this question and offers nuanced answers by pointing to the systems th…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Activism 101 Part 2 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Keeping the new year energy rolling, Amal unpacks more nuanced tips/reminders as we figure out what activism & allyship means and looks like for us all in 2024. Mindset, deeper systemic thinking, hyper-awareness, self love, and communities are discussed. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Activism 101 55:44

4M ago55:44

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New years mean new resolutions, new beginnings. This episode welcomes this energy and highlights some starting points for starting or renewing your activism/allyship journey. Tips that are 2024 relevant and nuanced. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Reflection on 2023 52:44

4M ago52:44

52:44

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Making mistakes, responsibility and learning 50:43

5M ago50:43

50:43

Amal shows vulnerability by sharing her allyship 101 mistakes as of late and sharing thoughts about what she’s learnt. The difference between intention vs responsibility is discussed, how to navigate online activism, and how we can all uphold the systems we are born into. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - fantasy, race & dungeons and dragons 55:31

5M ago55:31

55:31

The influence of race cannot be denied when it comes to fantasy. Amal unpacks the influence of race in D&D, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Amal also unpacks why it's important we acknowledge the uncomfortable truth in fantasy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Jorja smith, male gaze and desirability 54:54

6M ago54:54

54:54

Jorja Smith's body has received a lot of unwarranted thoughts that expose the toxic male gaze that we're all living under. Amal unpacks desirability, what's dangerous about it, and what the body positivity movement should really focus on. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Selective empathy, context and neutral reporting 55:23

6M ago55:23

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There is a lot happening in the world right now. Lots of atrocity, lack of humanity, loss and destruction. It's important to look at the wider context when approaching how to think or feel about a situation. Amal outlines the things that we need to acknowledge when talking about Palestine/Israel. Things like what is complicated, what should be made…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - The online girl-ification 57:39

7M ago57:39

57:39

We're all doing girl maths, eating our girl dinners and going on our hot girl walks afterwards so we can be that girl. Girls, girls, girls everywhere! Are these trends just that and girls just want to have fun? Amal unpacks the origins and meaning of online girl-ification as well as the implications and criticisms around it. This show was broadcast…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - friendship + allyship 54:35

7M ago54:35

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Not every friend is automatically an ally and not every ally is automatically a friend. This episode Amal unpacks the difference between friendship and allyship and drops some golden nuggets on how friends can be better allies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - fragility, curiosity and empathy 54:57

8M ago54:57

54:57

Following last episode, Amal continues the kōrero around how to work towards zero tolerance. How do you approach this conversation with family and friends compared to work colleagues? What role does fragility, curiosity and empathy have to do with it? Tune in to find out. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - jokes, politics & tolerance 54:59

8M ago54:59

54:59

David Seymour made a 'joke' about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples in a similar fashion to Guy Fawkes. Amal unpacks why it really a funny joke at all and how it relates to upholding white supremacy, casual racism and tolerance of behaviour that maintain that status quo. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - 14-08-2023 54:55

9M ago54:55

54:55

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - matty healy, savourism & safe advocacy 50:09

9M ago50:09

50:09

Recently Matty Healy, lead singer of the band 1975, spoke out at the Good Vibes festival about the anti-LGBTQ laws in Malaysia. It has sparked a wave of conversation around the world about social change and speaking up. Amal unpacks what safe allyship looks like and how to avoid savourism. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Rage 45:12

10M ago45:12

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This episode Amal unpacks rage and the tensions between black rage and white rage. The role rage plays in maintaining the status quo and how we should respond to it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - The damages of Othering 31:57

10M ago31:57

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Us vs them - the damaging affects of dividing people. Amal unpacks how it relates to 'ism and why we need to talk about it more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - George Floyd, Dog whistling & reducing our biases 54:48

10M ago54:48

54:48

It's been 3 years since George Floyd's death and Amal unpacks what has happened since then, and what has and hasn't changed in the race & diversity space since then. **Spoiler alert** There is still so much work to be done! One of the ways that we need to work is calling out dog whistle politics which Amal unpacks. The episode finishes on going thr…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Taylor swift, white feminism and intersectionality 50:55

11M ago50:55

50:55

Taylor Swift has triggered a lot of conversation around her brand of feminism recently. This episode, Amal unpacks her pattern of behaviour and explains why this type of feminism is harmful. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Therapy, Objectivity & Representation 53:40

11M ago53:40

53:40

Amal unpacks her therapy journey and talks about how counselling has made her a better ally! She makes the links between personal growth and allyship with her golden nuggets from her journey. She talks about change, growth, asking questions and getting through 'ugly' emotions. She also unpacks what it means to look at the world through the lens of …

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Microagressions, Racism and Allyship 46:51

12M ago46:51

46:51

A TikTok video went viral where someone called out their taxi driver for being 'racist'. Amal unpacks this moment and talks about how this moment wasn't the best example of calling someone out and true allyship. Racism, calling someone out, disagreements, apologies and cancel culture are all bought to the table and unpacked. This show was broadcast…

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Yarns with Sze En 26:13

4+ y ago26:13

26:13

This week we chat to one of our favourite humans ever Sze En. Sze En is basically Wonder Woman who challenges us to get our shit together and see how we can make our world a lil bit better so she always drops her very valued and wise 2 cents on everything and anything. Amen for that. This week we talk dissapointing parents, identity and how she'll …

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Our history, our story 33:46

4+ y ago33:46

33:46

We had the honour of chattin to Peter Chin who is an absolute legend. He's had many titles in his time including mayor of Dunedin and crime bustin lawyer. He is a descendant of one the earliest Chinese immigrants to NZ and this episode shares his history and story with us.

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Guuuurl I gotta story for you! 26:38

4+ y ago26:38

26:38

Sabrina is a KWEEN living her best life in Dirty Dunners as an international student. She's currently packing up her past 4 years in boxes as she preps to move to the best capital in the whole world but she couldn't leave without telling us her stories of living as an Asian gal here. We talk cultural appropriation, standing up for yourself and race…

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Yarns with the kween Bea 21:50

4+ y ago21:50

21:50

This week we sit down and chat with Bea, who like Hannah Montana, has the best of both worlds with her Filipino and Kiwi backgrounds so she has a pretty interesting spin when we spoke things body image, mental health and self care. Tune in to catch some gems and hear Bea's journey.

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Yo Is This Costume Racist? 18:11

4+ y ago18:11

18:11

Spooky season is upon us o0o0o!! That means costumes, costumes galore. My personal fave are obvs any Harry Potter related costumes buuuuuut sometimes some costumes have you thinking. Blackface, cultural appropriation are buzzwords around Halloween time so please tune as Amal spins a yarn and chucks in her 2 cents. Lets keep the chat going so let us…

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Kōrero with Taylor 25:45

4+ y ago25:45

25:45

Sorry for the radio silence peeps, this girl has been knocked out with a cold and trying to balance it with general life but we're back with a banger of an episode! It was a blessing chatting to this strong wāhine Taylor. All around boss woman being the president of Te Roopu Māori, Taylor chats to us about all sorts! We spin a yarn about the import…

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We are all Rachel Chu 25:13

4+ y ago25:13

25:13

This week I talk to cool kid Nathan Joe! 👏🙌 He is doing some radical stuff in the creative world like writing I Am Rachel Chu, a play based on Crazy Rich Asians but keeping it 💯 cause none of us relate to that bs Hollywood narrative. We chat about what it means to be an asian in the creative space, cultural clashes with parents and growing up in go…

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Yarn with Alby 28:02

4+ y ago28:02

28:02

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our brother Albert Fairbrother onto the show! Alby is Kiwi-Samoan and his story will hit you right in the feels. We talk family, mental health and university. Thank you Alby for being vulnerable and always keeping it real. Tune in peeps, this one is special!…

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Yarns with Arthur Hon 22:02

4+ y ago22:02

22:02

Usually this guy is behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly, but this week Arthur Hon is in front of the mic and shares his story. We talk about asian parenting, growing up as a Malaysian Chinese Kiwi boy and our thoughts on the recent film 'The Farewell'

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Pop CULTURE! 22:20

4+ y ago22:20

22:20

This episode Amal is flying solo as she begins to break down the role race plays in pop culture. We talk KIMonos, That's A Bit Racist doco and blackface. Plz join in on the good yarns and share your thoughts on FB and Insta.

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Yarns with Julie Zhu + Saraid de Silva 26:12

4+ y ago26:12

26:12

These 2 cool gals have been travelling the length of our beautiful country capturing much needed and important moments between migrant parents and their children for their own podcast 'Conversations with my Immigrant Parents'. We talk about how the podcast journey has unfolded for them and the fascinating stuff that has come through. Goes to show e…

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Spinning More Yarns with Uncle Mac 27:50

4+ y ago27:50

27:50

Uncle Mac is back again for another round of good yarns! We cannot get enough of the wise words of this Dunedin legend. This time round we discuss community, Islam and how to navigate this confusing world with your values intact.

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Yarning w/ Tarn 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

27:47

This week we keep the good yarns rolling with Tarn from Race Unity Aotearoa! These epic people organized huis all across the nation so our youth had a space to speak on all things relations. The end result was the Youth Statement on Race Relations which Tarn and I unpack in this episode so tune in! Check out the all-important said document: https:/…

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our good 'ole mate, Chlöe Swarbrick💚💚 27:40

4+ y ago27:40

27:40

This week we had a chat to our good ole mate, Chlöe Swarbrick 💚💚 If you don't know who she is, plz check out the important mahi she is going with (Green Party). We spin some hella good yarns!! We disscuss representation and what role politics has in creating change in our frameworks and culture so diversity isn't tokenistic, it just is. Check it ou…

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Tarn & Nina - Race Unity Speech Awards 28:24

5y ago28:24

28:24

Amal chats to Tarn and Nina about the Race Unity Speech Awards. Nina was this years runner up and Tarn is one of brains behind the scenes. Tune in to find out why you should give a damn about what young people are saying on racism and race relations here in Aotearoa.

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Chatting with Joris de Bres 27:54

5y ago27:54

27:54

Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres

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Uncle Mac! 28:27

5y ago28:27

28:27

This we have a Dunedin legend on the show. Paul Gorlie a.k.a Uncle Mac spins good yarns with Amal this week on his work being president as the Multiethnic council. Legendary guy so tune into his wise words

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Maple and I 25:24

5y ago25:24

25:24

This week we speak to Maple Goh. All around superstar Maple keeps it 100% real with us as we talk about stereotypes and how race presents in all areas of her life. Tune in and let us know what you think. Check out Maple's blog, link is below. https://wanderleafblog.wordpress.com/

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Express through Art 26:20

5y ago26:20

26:20

Special Guess Jessica Thompson! A.K.A. @Maorimermaid

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Breaking Barriers with Dance - Antonio Bukhar 30:29

5y ago30:29

30:29

This week we discuss dance with Antonio, a Performer, teacher, choreographer and director of arts initiatives also Caroline Plummer Fellow in community dance. Amal finds out about Antonio's practice, which includes a blend of styles including hip-hop, contemporary, dancehall break-dance, house dance, and Ugandan traditional dances.…

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What Grinds Our Gears 33:05

5y ago33:05

33:05

Amal goes on all kind of relatable and hilarious tangents on what grinds our gears as being gals of colour growing in NZ

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Being Chinese 43:06

5y ago43:06

43:06

Our witty and intelligent lawyer to be Rachael Monkhouse joins me and talks about what it means to be Chinese in NZ, BYE-lingual woes and being Asian in the legal world