Episodes

  • Why Doesn't Australia See Itself as Part of Asia? ft. Jeff Khan

    Why Doesn't Australia See Itself as Part of Asia? ft. Jeff Khan
    Jul 6 2026
    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 to truly embrace our place in the region. They also look ahead to Asia TOPA's return in 2028, following a 2025 festival that brought together more than 410 artists from 17 countries and attracted over 750,000 visitors.

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    27 mins
  • Kanan Gill Forgot This Was An Interview

    Kanan Gill Forgot This Was An Interview
    Jul 1 2026
    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 ever really figures it out. Kanan is bringing his latest stand-up show, Not This Again, to Australia. We talk about that too. Promise. Watch on YouTube or listen on any podcast app.

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    30 mins
  • Do You Know How To Talk Australians?

    Do You Know How To Talk Australians?
    Jun 29 2026
    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 revived it as a feature film. Stars Robert Santiago, Ria Patel and Rohan Ganju join Suhayla Sharif for a crash course in Aussie lingo, cultural quirks and bringing the cult comedy to the big screen. Listen now on SBS Spice.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.
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    30 mins
  • All Socceroos Are Australians First

    All Socceroos Are Australians First
    Jun 25 2026
    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 Before Soccer”. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on SBS Spice's YouTube.

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    14 mins
  • Nikita Gill On The Divinity Of Digital Literature

    Nikita Gill On The Divinity Of Digital Literature
    Jun 23 2026
    Instapoetry marks a renaissance in the literary world— social media becoming a writer's new pen and paper. Author Nikita Gill has embraced this new chapter whilst also confronting how digital spheres can misconstrue meaningful commentary. As Greek mythology has opened Nikita up to a realm of boundless creativity, she unpacks for Suhayla Sharif 'Hekate', how she embodies her words and the goddess within. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.
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    28 mins
  • Can Journalism Bring Us Together? With Indira Naidoo

    Can Journalism Bring Us Together? With Indira Naidoo
    Jun 18 2026
    Indira Naidoo was one of the first South Asian faces Suhayla Sharif saw on Australian television. Decades later, the two sit down for a conversation about identity, journalism, and the changing role of media in an increasingly fragmented world. A pioneering voice across SBS and the ABC, Indira reflects on her family's journey from apartheid-era South Africa to Australia, reporting on some of the world's biggest conflicts, and a career spent helping Australians make sense of the world. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast app.

    Watch the full interview on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/nMteOLtQ5A0?si=Y06FskJ8Cn1_EKC6
    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.
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    35 mins
  • Would You Open Your Door To A Stranger?

    Would You Open Your Door To A Stranger?
    Jun 15 2026
    Long before migration dominated political debate, Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European Nobel laureate in Literature, was writing about belonging. More than 130 years later, New Zealand's Indian Ink Theatre Company is bringing his beloved 'Kabuliwala' to the Sydney Opera House and Wollongong through 'Balloon Dog'. Co-founder Jacob Rajan speaks to Suhayla Sharif about why it still feels ripped from the headlines and reimagining the classic story for today. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.
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    26 mins
  • Australia’s Biggest Tamil Star, Dhee

    Australia’s Biggest Tamil Star, Dhee
    Jun 10 2026
    With billions of streams and views to her name, Dhee has become one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary Tamil music. Growing up in Sydney before finding a global audience, the artist behind Enjoy Enjaami and Rowdy Baby Dilpreet Taggar to discuss her latest single, Vari Vari, filming in Sri Lanka and the stories, memories and experiences that continue to shape her work.

    Watch the full interview on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/uEtG71pbSiU?si=yUCNzVK7p5WDxG2C
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    Any excerpts of Dhee’s music used in this episode is for the purpose of review, criticism and commentary. All music remains the property of its respective copyright holders and is used here under fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia).
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    26 mins