The home of diverse podcasts
Heck Media is a podcast company that produces and distributes engaging fiction and factual podcasts from diverse Australian creators. Our mission is to make Australia's media landscape truly representative of our society's cultural, linguistic, gender, and disability diversity.We gratefully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose land we live and work. Sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respect to all First Nations peoples.
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Podcasts
Heckin' ConcernedA podcast about things that scare millennials. Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 on Spotify here. Or, find us anywhere you get your podcasts.Visit heckinconcerned.com.
Asian Bitches Down UnderRoughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you’d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn’t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space.Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture.Listen today on all podcast platforms, including:- Apple Podcasts
- SpotifyFollow Asian Bitches Down Under on Facebook and Instagram.
She is LegendShe Is Legend is a podcast about the stories of incredible women around the world and throughout history who excel, amaze and inspire. Each week, hosts Justine Reid and Chole Gage tell the epic tale of a woman who has changed the world as we know it. It's informative, uplifting and downright hilarious. Justine and Chole discuss their stories and look at the complexities and nuances that make these women legendary. If you feel like you need more women to look up to - She Is Legend has got you covered.The Everyday Legend segment at the end of each episode is an opportunity for listeners to shout out the legendary women in their lives who are making a positive impact on the world, every day. It's a podcast for women who love celebrating other women! Listen today on all podcast platforms, including:- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
Item Number
Coming Soon!A comedic analysis of Indian culture through movies and TV shows. In each episode, the host Amruta will be joined by a special guest to dissect an Indian movie or TV show, using an intersectional feminist scalpel.
Zoopothesis
Coming Soon!An animal science podcast by Priyanka Chakranarayan, a South Asian Australian scientist. Priyanka will talk to various scientists and researchers working in the fields of zoology, biology, immunology and more, and break down new scientific discoveries about animals and microorganisms in a simple and engaging way.
Repro-normativity
Coming Soon!An audio documentary mini series that explores how the concept of "repro-normativity", the idea that all humans want to (and must) have children, affects our reproductive healthcare and rights in Australia.
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The Team
Amruta Nargundkar
Amruta is the CEO and founder of Heck Media.She is the producer and presenter/ co-presenter of Heckin' Concerned, Item Number, and Repro-normativity, and the producer of Zoopothesis.
Bree Turner
Bree is an author, researcher and theatre maker.She's also the writer and co-presenter of Repro-normativityFind out about Bree at breeturner.com.au.
Chole Gage
Chole is the co-producer and co-host of She is Legend. She's a perpetually curious, colour loving, intersectional feminist who is passionate about social justice, the rights of refugees, domestic violence reform and carbs. Chole is also a Paediatric Nurse, creative small business owner and mother of two with too many balls in the air. Luckily, she thrives in chaos!Chole loves a challenge and is always working towards a goal, or setting new ones. She loves learning about the stories of incredible women around the world and throughout history, with a cheeky glass of wine in hand.
Helen Stenbeck
Helen is the co-producer and co-host of Asian Bitches Down Under. Helen is a community volunteer for Northern Settlement and Guide Dog therapy dogs' court companion program. Helen prefers the company of dogs and enjoys conversations about social justice, bouldering and commentary observations.
Jessie Tu
Jessie is the co-producer and co-host of Asian Bitches Down Under She is also the book critic for Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, the author of best selling novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing, and staff writer at Women's Agenda. Jessie is based in Sydney.
Justine Reid
Justine is the co-producer and co-host of She is Legend. She is a proud Gangulu Woman, Social Worker and intersectional feminist. Justine is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice issues and domestic violence law reform & advocacy. She has been a keynote speaker and panelist at several events on these topics. The way to her heart is through good cheese, a great pinot gris and beautiful ethically made fashion!
Priyanka Chakranarayan
Priyanka is an animal scientist who works with invasive species.She is also the presenter of Zoopothesis.
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