Best Amal Abdullahi Podcasts (2024)

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - bobba, simu liu & cultural appropriation 52:26

9d ago52:26

52:26

Simu Liu was recently accused of being an angry man gatekeeping bubble tea when he actually had valid questions around cultural appropriation. Amal unpacks what cultural appropriation is, and the harms it carries for the communities it impacts. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - marcellus williams, unconcious bias and systemic change 54:42

23d ago54:42

54:42

The execution of Marcellus Williams, Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels, sparked outrage across the world. Yet another black life unjustly served by the justice system. Talks around unconcious bias came up and in this episode Amal unpacks unconsious bias. What it is, how it links to systemic racism, and how we should be talking about unconscious bias in…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Third spaces, belonging & community 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Third spaces are important for communities to thrive. Amal unpacks why third spaces are important for belonging, identity, wellbeing, and social cohesion. Amal also unpacks why all the above is important ingredient for better friends and allies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - New Ways of Thinking about Whiteness and Anti-racism 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

New Ways of Thinking about Whiteness and Anti-racism - The way we think about race, whiteness, blackness and anti-racism has changed a lot since 2020. In this episode, Amal unpacks some things to be aware of when it comes to anti-racism and whiteness to keep up with the changing landscape of this kaupapa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dune…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - intersectionality, solidarity & identity 54:41

3M ago54:41

54:41

Intersectionality has become a big mainstream word and not an unusual term to be bought up when discussing all things inclusivity, diversity and equity. However the way the term has been understood and used shows there is misinformation out there about the idea. Amal unpacks the history of intersectionality, highlights some of the ways its been mis…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - misinformation, discrimination & double standards 54:34

3M ago54:34

54:34

The UK riots and what happened to Imane Khelif both had roots in misinformation. Misinformation that led to real life implications and caused a lot of damage. Misinformation is not just the musings of the extreme few and something that needs to be responded to and challenged. Amal unpacks the harms and dangers of misinformation and how we need to c…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - woke washing & green washing 55:23

3M ago55:23

55:23

Corporations have hopped onto social movements and infused their business with values aaaand it's all wrapped up into a pretty marketable story that sells. Amal unpacks the hallmarks of woke washing, outlines the harms it causes and how to be critical of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - hijabs, western feminism, tough love 54:52

4M ago54:52

54:52

A recent TikTok video went viral where a creator outlined the bare minimum of what hijab should be. Amal unpacks the video and talks about hijab, feminism, the pressures of being a muslim women and what tough love actually is. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - being the only one, expectations & collaborations 53:09

4M ago53:09

53:09

In response to Māmari Stephens' essay 'The only Māori in the room' Amal shares her personal reflections on being the only one in the room in response. The issues with being the only one are discussed such as carrying expectations, being the supposed expert and the double edged sword of culture. Amal then shares some things we should consider to mov…

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - 2024-06-17 51:11

5M ago51:11

51:11

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

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - Furiosa, female rage and feminism. 54:34

5M ago54:34

54:34

Furiosa is the bad ass character in the Mad Max universe but the movie does leave you with the question of are female hero characters limited in their scope? In answering this, female rage and fourth wave feminism is unpacked. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - identity, representation and our humanness 52:24

6M ago52:24

52:24

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

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Headscarves and Good Yarns - double standards, reinforcing systems + stereotypes 54:09

6M ago54:09

54:09

Double standards exist everywhere yet we do not often ask why they exist? Who pays for the cost for double standards to keep existing? Amal goes through different examples of how double standards shows up and unpacks how double standards enable our systems to thrive without question. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz…

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

7M ago55:29

55:29

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

7M 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

8M ago56:03

56:03

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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M ago55:44

55:44

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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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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Yarns with Sze En 26:13

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5+ 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

5+ 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

5+ y 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

5+ y ago27:54

27:54

Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres

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Uncle Mac! 28:27

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y ago26:20

26:20

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

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Breaking Barriers with Dance - Antonio Bukhar 30:29

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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