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SBS Spice

SBS
Cultural Identity
Australia
South Asian Community
Bollywood
Diwali
India
Social Media
Comedy
Philosophy
Mental Health
South Asian Culture
Music Industry
Gen Z
South Asian Representation
Millennials
Dating Apps
Domestic Violence
Identity
Cricket
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SBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. We're talking about the things that make you tick or ick with a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes157Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Australia is part of the Asia-Pacific, so why do we still look to Europe and North America for cultural validation? Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Asia TOPA Creative Director Jeff Khan to discuss Australia's cultural identity and what it would take t... more

We tried interviewing Kanan Gill. He had other plans. One of India’s finest comedians spends most of this interview doing everything except answering Dilpreet’s questions. Somehow, they still end up talking about why life is weird and whether anyone ... more

Would you know what to do if someone told you to chuck a U-ey, grab your thongs and head to the servo? Australian is a language all of its own. More than a decade after the YouTube series 'How To Talk Australians' went viral, creator Tony Rogers has ... more

Australia is debating multiculturalism. The Socceroos are living it. The SBS Spice girls invite SBS Sport’s soccer guru Seth Jayalth to break down the FIFA World Cup, politics in sport, Australia’s growing obsession with soccer and the legend of “Sex... more

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Nikita Gill
Poet and author known for feminist myth retellings and insta-poetry
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Indira Naidoo
Broadcast journalist and presenter
ABC (Compass) and SBS
Episode: Can Journalism Bring Us Together? With Indira Naidoo
Jacob Rajan
Actor and playwright, founder of Indian Ink Theatre Company
Indian Ink Theatre Company
Episode: Would You Open Your Door To A Stranger?
Nashen Moodley
Sydney Film Festival Director
Sydney Film Festival
Episode: Sydney Film Festival Is More Than Movies
Tavishak Sharma
Social video producer for SBS Examines, Pacific
SBS Examines
Episode: Confessions of a Girmitya
Dr. Rohini Balram
Researcher
Episode: Confessions of a Girmitya
Aashan Kumar
Actor
Episode: Confessions of a Girmitya
Satinder Sartaaj
Renowned Punjabi singer and poet
Independent artist
Episode: Satinder Sartaaj Means a Lot to Punjabi Australians. Why?
Sashi Perera
Comedian, performer of Pear Tree
Sashi Perera (Pear Tree)
Episode: Figuring It Out In Public with Sashi Perera & Urvi Majumdar

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SBS Spice Hosts
A panel of South Asian Australian hosts and co-hosts who drive conversations on culture, media, and society.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • I listen to this all the time and it’s great!

    So I listen to SBS Spice, then after the same length of the episode, I play Roblox and then listen to SBS Spice again – and this repeats. Try it sometime! It's very detailed, by the way, since it's in Hindi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I like playing grow a garden
    Australia2 months ago
  • Refreshing! Loving these amazing stories.

    Thank you for bringing these stories to the forefront and highlighting the thoughts and works of these inspiring creatives. Loving it so much ✊🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvaMLean
    Australia2 years ago

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Engaging, insightful, and entertaining.
Thoughtful and culturally rich conversations.
High-quality storytelling with personal, authentic perspectives.
A great resource for understanding diaspora dynamics and representation.

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Sydney Film Festival Is More Than Movies
Q: What stands out about this year's program?
The lineup includes a strong presence of films sourced directly from Cannes, offering audiences access to major prize winners and diverse storytelling, while balancing local Australian works.
Australia’s Biggest Tamil Star, Dhee
Q: When did you think of the song? Was there a particular moment that kind of inspired it?
The song emerged from a blend of emotions and a desire to make a love song with a lot of warmth, leading to a hopeful, energetic track that reflects longing and affection.
What If Your Second Chance Hated You?
Q: And have you written it for them as well?
Chen explains the play is designed in English to be accessible to broad audiences and is about universal themes of parent-child relationships and memory, not only about a specific culture.
What If Your Second Chance Hated You?
Q: And what about gender? How did you approach writing two women who are sympathetic but also opportunistic and controlling?
Chen discusses using personal experience with sisters to shape female characters, exploring restrictions, cultural expectations, and the nuanced dynamics between women navigating tradition and modern life.
What If Your Second Chance Hated You?
Q: So why don't you kick us off and tell us a little bit about this play?
The play follows Kavita, a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant's daughter who pursues acting, is offered a clone by a cloning company, and the drama explores identity, diaspora, and desire through the lives of Kavita and her clone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SBS Spice

What is SBS Spice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on South Asian Australian experiences, identity, art, media, and culture. Across episodes, conversations span diaspora storytelling, women's voices, music and performance, fashion and design, sexuality, and evolving media landscapes in Australia. Guests range from playwrights and comedians to journalists, musicians, and designers, often exploring heritage, belonging, and intergenerational perspectives with warmth, humor, and insight. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want authentic, culturally grounded conversations about identity, community building, and creative expression in a younger, cosmopolitan context. Noteworthy are its practical takes on media representation, diaspora history, and contemporary culture, all r... more

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1. Nikita Gill
2. Indira Naidoo
3. Jacob Rajan
4. Nashen Moodley
5. Tavishak Sharma
6. Dr. Rohini Balram
7. Aashan Kumar
8. Satinder Sartaaj

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