Mixed DNA Podcast

This week Mixed DNA takes a "Sunny Days" walk on over to Sesame Street, a program both hosts, Melissa and Vanessa, grew up with. The legacy of Sesame Street, although controversial at various times in history, continues to be a part of children's lives around the world. From Elmo to Bert and Ernie to Muppets with HIV, let's take a look this very popular street. Join our conversation this week, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @ mixeddnapodcast

This week Mixed DNA is going way back in time to explore Ancient Egyptian History and Mythology. We'll take a look at their creation story, Cleopatra, architecture and the pyramids and the race, ethnicity and diversity of the Ancient Egyptian civilians.

This week Mixed DNA hosts Melissa & Vanessa take a look at cannabis usage and the stigma that is often associated with users; even though cannabis is legal in certain parts of the world. Let us know your thoughts on Cannabis usage and it's stigma by following us on any of our social media accounts @ mixeddnapodcast (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)

This week Mixed DNA takes a look into Colourism; the practice in which one favours light skin over dark. It's wrong, but it's been happening for centuries with minimal end in sight. This week we discuss and even test our own biases. Listen and join in on the conversation on our social accounts; Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @ mixeddnapodcast

This week, Mixed DNA Podcast takes a look into the wide world of sports. We'll look at BIPOC heroes like Jackie Robinson and Arthur Ashe, in their respective careers and we'll take a look at the lacy of diversity in hockey, the importance of Colin Kaepernick and the equality of women in all professional sports. Join us!

This week Mixed DNA Podcast takes a look into 2 of the world's most popular beverages; coffee & tea. From their origin stories, to how the beverages are enjoyed in different parts of the world to our own personal favourites.

This week's episode is a little bit different. This week Mixed DNA Podcast hosts Melissa & Vanessa are discussing random statements they came up with and agreeing or disagreeing on their validity. Is Beyonce overrated? Is Drake a better Canadian than Justin Bieber? Join us as we discuss.

This week Mixed DNA Podcast is taking a look into Asian representation in Hollywood on both the big screen and small screens. Hosts, Melissa and Vanessa will talk about one of their favourite 80's movies as well as look at small screen gems like The Mindy Project and Squid Games and big screen sensation Crazy Rich Asians.

This week Mixed DNA is jumping and waving into the world of Caribbean Carnival. Carnivals can be found throughout the islands and each has its own unique flare. Caribbean Carnivals are also celebrated outside the Caribbean in various countries and cities that have a large Caribbean xpatriot community. Join our lively episode today as we look at Trinidad Carnival, Toronto's Caribana and everything in-between.

This week on Mixed DNA Podcast, Melissa and Vanessa are taking a look into the MCU and its BIPOC representation on the small and big screens. Join the conversation on this week's topic or any of our topics on our social accounts (FB, IG or Twitter @ mixeddnapodcast). If you like what you hear please give us a 5 star rating and/or hit subscribe or like wherever you listen to pods.