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SBS Spice

SBS
Australia
Diwali
Cricket
Music Industry
South Asian Identity
Comedy
Storytelling
Mixed Race Experiences
Hip Hop
Fatherhood
India
Vaginismus
Sexual Health
Sri Lanka
Festival Of Lights
Aus Asia Festival
Representations Of Minorities
Australian Culture
Sex Education
South Asian Community

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.

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Conflict is found in every corner of our world and within, yet lingers silently as many refuse to acknowledge it. 'Conflictorium' aims to instead shed light on dissent, inviting viewers from all works of life to consider how they wrestle with the ide... more

As social media spirals into remembering the year that was 2016, SBS Spice asks why then and why now? From the flower crown filter to fluorescent sneakers, we reminisce on the good, the bad and the spicy that defined a formative year for many Gen Z a... more

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Writing brown characters isn’t just creative. It’s political. From brown villains to badly researched accents to the pressure to be “positive,” this episode asks who gets to be complex, messy and wrong on screen in 2026. Dilpreet Taggar is joined by ... more

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When will South Asian stories stop being “emerging”? In this spicy roundtable, Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Arka Das, Arundati Thandur and Renny Wijeyamohan to talk craft, compromise and the quiet politics of working as South Asian actors, writers ... more

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Ashan Kumar
Actor playing Sadiq in Daytime Deewane
Theatre production
Episode: Good Brown Boys Don't Party
Armaan Gupta
Indian-American DJ known as Kahani, co-founder of Indo Warehouse
Indo Warehouse
Episode: Indo Warehouse: Turning House music into a home
Kunal Merchant
DJ and co-founder of Indo Warehouse
Indo Warehouse
Episode: Indo Warehouse: Turning House music into a home
Bobby Ji
Cast member portraying Ajay Salwar
Episode: 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' Cast Interview: Villains, Nepo Kids & Chaos
Kershika Sivakumaran
Founder of Behind Closed Doors Theatre, dedicated to representing diverse stories.
Behind Closed Doors Theatre
Episode: "And What Will People Say?": Kersherka Sivakumaran on breaking silence
Shabana Azeez
Indo-Fijian Australian actor currently filming season 2 of 'The Pitt'
The Pitt
Episode: Beyond the First: Shabana Azeez on acting, risk and representation
Leela Varghese
Adelaide-based presenter turned filmmaker, known for her authentic storytelling and advocacy for South Asian representation.
Episode: Leela Varghese on Brown Girls Telling Queer Stories
Sarina Kamini
Kashmiri Australian author, journalist, and Masala enthusiast
Episode: Sarina Kamini on the Language of Masala
Zahra Babuji
Dancer, choreographer, and chair of Trikone Australia, a not-for-profit group supporting LGBTQIA+ South Asians.
Trikone Australia
Episode: What is Bar Bombay? The Queer South Asian Party of Sydney Explained

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Suhayla Sharif
Host of SBS Spice, Suhayla Sharif engages in conversations about cultural narratives and community representation, sharing her insights as a South Asian Australian.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • 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 ✊🏾

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    EvaMLean
    Australiaa year ago

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What makes OzAsia the artbeat of Adelaide? With Sonal Patel
Q: What do you think is the key takeaway you'd like visitors to OzAsia this year to have?
It's about connection and recognizing our shared humanity.
What makes OzAsia the artbeat of Adelaide? With Sonal Patel
Q: What do you think OzAsia 2025 is bringing to visitors?
The new phase is about being Asian Australian led and focuses on community connections.
Farhan Shah and the Sufi that refuses to divide
Q: How do you think music can sort of help us forget about our differences, especially Sufi music?
Music is a melting point where everyone can be one, bringing our own cultures together and making it beautiful.
Good Brown Boys Don't Party
Q: What has this story taught you about your own relationship with freedom and heritage?
It's about opening up to opportunities in the arts that platform brown voices, challenging traditional expectations.
Good Brown Boys Don't Party
Q: How to approach embodying the tension of being a good Muslim and a proper British man without falling into stereotype?
Through educational conversations and script guidance from the playwright to avoid clichés.

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

Content focuses on the intersection of South Asian cultural elements with broader Australian society, providing insights into topics such as identity, music, food, and the arts. Notable discussions often feature personal stories of challenges related to heritage and representation, showcasing voices from various artistic backgrounds including music, theater, and visual arts. The approach is both entertaining and enlightening, appealing to listeners interested in cultural narratives that resonate with the South Asian diaspora population in Australia. Unique aspects include engaging dialogues that bridge generational gaps and generate networking opportunities for young creatives.

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SBS Spice launched 2 years ago and published 127 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ashan Kumar
2. Armaan Gupta
3. Kunal Merchant
4. Bobby Ji
5. Kershika Sivakumaran
6. Shabana Azeez
7. Leela Varghese
8. Sarina Kamini

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