We discuss how much the world has changed in the last 2000 (and 20) years, offer our perspective on why someone would risk their lives (and a huge fine) for Butter Chicken, and how STIs (aka STDs) are on the decline during this Covid-19 lock-down in Australia.

Email:

[email protected]

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African Business Shout Outs:

• Chaya Boutique Liputa

https://chayaboutiqueliputa.com/

• Eagle Life

https://www.eaglelife.com.au/

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We talk about Melbourne (VIC, Australia) becoming the Covid-19 "ground zero" and how its affecting us, we offer advice on how NBA players can sneak their side-person/s into the Disney World bubble in Orlando, and we fawn-over the second-year African med student in London who created a handbook to help diagnose skin diseases (and other diseases) on patients of African decent (handbook is called Mind the Gap).

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram Pages:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African Business Shout Outs:

• Heap Store -

https://heapstore.com.au/

• Tamara's Cooking

https://www.tamarascooking.com/

• Malone Mukwende - Mind The Gap

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8495059/Black-medical-student-creates-handbook-conditions-appear-darker-skin.html

• Aqua Fashions

https://www.facebook.com/aquafashionsbotique

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate' as:

Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.

We talk about Malawi's reelection, potential 'war over water' in north-east Africa, Ghislaine Maxwell's return to the scene of the crime (America) and why/how certain celebs use power to satisfy their nasty sexual urges.

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram Pages:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African Business Shout Outs:

• Progressive Era Dental -

https://www.progressiveeradental.com.au/

• Liyat Photography

https://liyatphotography.com/

• Safari Restaurant

https://www.facebook.com/safarirestaurants/

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate' as:

Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.

We discuss the mistreatment of Melburnians residing in the 9 public housing towers that were suddenly forced in to lock-down, and how the Australian government paid $10 million for a logo (rebrand).

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0xkCzzG_PyuDfMvB6wM8w

Business Shout Outs:

• NITV

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0xkCzzG_PyuDfMvB6wM8w

• ULO Australia

https://www.uloaustralia.com/

• #SomaliEats

https://www.instagram.com/hashtagsomalieats/

• Rosso Coffee Roasters

https://rossoroastingco.com.au/

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate' as:

Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.

Wem Etuknwa - star of stage and screen joins us to discuss what its like being an African actor in Australia, and to offer advice on how we can succeed as a people through our creative pursuits. We also talk 'real estate' (the demise of so called 'real estate developer' Hushpuppi, and our dealings with actual property management companies in Melbourne).

Wem Etuknwa

• https://www.facebook.com/wemtheactor

Our Email:

[email protected]

Our Instgram Pages:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African Business Shout out:

• Eat Fat Nuts

https://www.instagram.com/eatfatnuts/

• Otek Smash Repairs

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=otek+smash+repairs

• The Perfect Barber Shop

https://theperfectbarbershop.com.au/

• Atong Atem

https://www.atongatem.com/

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate' as:

Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.

We talk about the recent 'lock-down' of 10 postcodes in Victoria due to ANOTHER Covid-19 outbreak, the fractured relationship between China and India ... and how we are all coping with the craziness!

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African/Black Business, Person or Cause Shoutout:

• Usiku Games - Gumzo App

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/30/africa/africa-video-conferencing/index.html

• Highly Melanated - Eva Lubulwa (RRR Radio)

https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/highly-melanated

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate' as:

Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.

We talk about NFL kneeling protests (Colin Kaepernick), what we learnt about ourselves (and others) during the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down, and how easy it was for Akwasi to become a 'Karen'.

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram:

@yourmatepodcast / @akwasicomedian / @faarahnur

African Businesses Shoutout:

• Akwaaba Creation -

https://www.facebook.com/Akwaaba.creations/

• Ajak and Tut Lawyers

https://awtlawyers.com.au/

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Urban Dictionary defines 'Your Mate" as:

"Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do."

We tried our darnedest to make sense of whats happening right now? You may not appreciate our opinions, but we appreciate you listening!

African Businesses -

* https://www.newsomalikitchen.com.au/

* https://www.sbs.com.au/news/how-the-search-for-an-out-of-print-book-led-a-refugee-to-build-a-hit-publishing-company

Racism Analogy:

* https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/george-floyd-protests-us-monopoly-board-game-used-to-explain-looting/news-story/a43cab38f8262658b56f73f6d89940ce

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(Urban Dictionary defines ‘Your Mate’ as: Whenever someone is complaining about their mate, this sarcastic, simple reply reflects the fact that they chose to be their friend, and should have to put up with whatever annoying stuff they do.)

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @yourmatepodcast / @faarahnur / @akwasicomedian