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An award-winning romantic-dramedy about Veronica (Vee), a recent Melbourne transplant who is swept off her feet by a charming Aussie doctor and has to quickly learn how to navigate love across cultures. Vee is helped along by her newly married cousin and smooth-talking BFF. Private Affairs was the 2021 Australian Podcast of the Year and Best Fiction podcast. Created, written, directed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, starring: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka, Garikai Jani and Taff. Original music and sound design by Jerry Agbinya. Cover art by Maanya Dhar. Learn more at: www.privateaffairspod.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

Australia

Description:

An award-winning romantic-dramedy about Veronica (Vee), a recent Melbourne transplant who is swept off her feet by a charming Aussie doctor and has to quickly learn how to navigate love across cultures. Vee is helped along by her newly married cousin and smooth-talking BFF. Private Affairs was the 2021 Australian Podcast of the Year and Best Fiction podcast. Created, written, directed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, starring: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka, Garikai Jani and Taff. Original music and sound design by Jerry Agbinya. Cover art by Maanya Dhar. Learn more at: www.privateaffairspod.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Public Affairs: Q&A pt. 2 + Will There Be a S3? (Bonus)

12/3/2023
The second part of the Q&A with guest-host Tinto (The Feeling Station podcast), and Christine answers the big question--will there be a Season 3? 🤔 Donate, shop merch 🛍️ or sign-up for the newsletter at privateaffairspod.com. Music by Amaroo: Bossy & DTMN. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:13

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Public Affairs: Your S2 Feedback (Bonus)

11/9/2023
Your feedback! Thank you for listening, rating, and reviewing us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Music: Call on You by Amroo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:09:02

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Layered Affairs | S2 Aftershow

3/31/2023
The hosts of It's Layered podcast (Amanda Mudege-Fleischer and Rumbidzayi Dube) chop it up with Christine to dissect 🧐 and discuss S2! Dr Xavier Mulenga, Psychiatrist, joins in midway to talk mental health and well-being. CONTENT WARNING: references to depression, suicidality and intimate partner violence. Please note that the legal definitions of rape and sexual assault vary by jurisdiction; consult your local jurisdiction for further information. Personal crisis support hotline in Australia: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Support is available for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia at: 1 800 RESPECT (737 732) www.1800respect.org.au Episode edited by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, and cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. To sign-up for the Private Affairs newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:50

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Minor Details | S2EP5

3/16/2023
In this season's finale, actions speak and truth hurts 🫶 CONTENT WARNING: strong language and sexual references. To help keep this story going, please support the next season by donating or shopping merch at: privateaffairspod.com. Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee”), Ronn Kurtz ("Luke”), Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati”), Garikai Jani (“Tonde”) and Taff. Additional performances by Jarryd Doyle (“Ollie”). Recording by Phil Threlfall. Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music in this episode by Jusa Dementor, with additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:02

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Total 180 | S2EP4

3/9/2023
Surprising revelations leave everyone rattled 😳🫢 CONTENT WARNING: strong language, sex, and anxiety. Personal crisis support in Australia can be found at Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee”), Ronn Kurtz ("Luke”), Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati”), Garikai Jani (“Tonde”) and Taff. Additional performances by Jerry Agbinya (“Bartender”). Recording by Phil Threlfall. Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music by Jerry Agbinya, with additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. To sign-up for the newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:57

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Can't Even | S2EP3

3/2/2023
Confusion and comparisons plague Vee and Luke 🍏🍏 Taff makes an announcement. Mati offers advice. CONTENT WARNING: strong language, references to depression and self-harm ideation. Personal crisis support in Australia can be found at Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee”), Ronn Kurtz ("Luke”), Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati”), Garikai Jani (“Tonde”) and Taff. Additional performances by Jarryd Doyle (“Ollie”) and Christine Mwaturura ("YouTuber"). Recording by Phil Threlfall. Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music by Jerry Agbinya, with additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. To sign-up for the newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:31

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Shook | S2EP2

2/23/2023
It's back to high school to find out what happened with PJ 🤔 And then, reality sets in. CONTENT WARNING: strong language, sex and violence. Intimate partner violence: 02:12 - 03:46 and 10:15 - 10:35. Support in Australia for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence is available on 1800-RESPECT (737 732) www.1800respect.org.au Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee"), Ronn Kurtz ("Luke"), Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati"), Garikai Jani (“Tonde”) and Taff. Additional performances by Garikai Jani (“PJ”). Recording by Phil Threlfall. Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music by Jerry Agbinya, with additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. To sign-up for the newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:41

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Dirty 30 | S2EP1

2/16/2023
The friends jet off to Thailand for Vee's unforgettable 30th birthday trip! 🍹🌴 CONTENT WARNING: strong language and mild violence. Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee"), Ronn Kurtz ("Luke"), Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati"), Garikai Jani (“Tonde”) and Taff. Recording by Phil Threlfall. Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music by Jerry Agbinya, with additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. To sign-up for the newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:27

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Recap | S1

2/9/2023
What had happened was... Catch up on Private Affairs S1 now! S2 starts on 17 February. S1 Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo ("Veronica/Vee"); Ronn Kurtz ("Luke"); Tsungirai Wachenuka ("Mati"); Taff and Holly Phillips ("Airline Agent"). Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya. Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya. Also in this EP, a song by Tendaness - "Deep" featuring Mandisa Mamba. Additional music from Storyblocks. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar. Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To sign-up for the newsletter, shop merch or donate visit: privateaffairspod.com This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:57

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Trailer | S2

1/26/2023
💜 On 17 February, Private Affairs returns for Season 2! This new season kicks off with Vee's memorable 30th birthday trip to Phuket, Thailand 🌴🎉 Join us in Thailand this February! Private Affairs S2 stars: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka, Garikai Jani and Taff, with additional performances by Jarryd Doyle. Sound design and original music by Jerry Agbinya, with additional music by Jusa Dementor. Cover art by Maanya Dhar. Private Affairs was created, written, directed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, the 2022 Jesse Cox Audio Fellow. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:49

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Public Affairs: Q&A + S2 Trailer Announcement (Bonus)

1/19/2023
Happy New Year! S2 Trailer drops next Friday 🤩 Are you ready?! Also in this episode, Q&A with guest co-host, Tinto, from The Feeling Station podcast. Learn more at www.privateaffairspod.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:05

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State of Affairs: S2 is in the Works! (Bonus)

9/29/2022
S2 is currently under construction. Curious about behind the scenes? Send in your questions: email > privateaffairspod@gmail.com. social media > @privateaffairspod (Facebook & IG), @privateaffairsp (Twitter). voicemail > www.privateaffairspod.com/contact. Stay up to date by signing up for the newsletter at www.privateaffairspod.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:57

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State of Affairs: Awards, Merch & S2? (Bonus)

12/22/2021
Updates: Private Affairs won Podcast of the Year and Best Fiction at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards, grant funding for season 2, and shop merch at privateaffairspod.com. Thank you and Happy Holidays! #ROAD2SEASON2 Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:03:05

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Layered Affairs | S1 Aftershow

4/2/2021
Christine is joined by Amanda Mudege and Rumbi Dube of It’s Layered podcast (@itslayered) to dissect Season 1 and get into your comments and feedback. Plus, the blooper reel! A massive thank you to the talented cast of Season 1: Ratidzo Mambo (Veronica/Vee), Ronn Kurtz (Luke), Tsungirai Wachenuka (Mati), Taff and Holly Phillips (Airline Agent/News reporter). Big up to amazing sound designer/mix engineer/composer: Jerry Agbinya, and to the incredible illustrator, Maanya Dhar—our cover art smacks! Check out featured artists of Season 1, Tendaness and IJALE, in the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LhrJmSexQ4rpXmTb2xdJR?si=d977b55ab89b4048 Last but not least, thank you to YOU for listening. That's a wrap! This episode was edited, mixed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya. Cover art by Maanya Dhar. Learn more at: privateaffairspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:51

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Lovemore | S1EP6

3/25/2021
Luke pops a question. Things get tense. Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo - Veronica/Vee, Ronn Kurtz - Luke, Tsungirai Wachenuka - Mati, Taff, Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya, Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, Song by Tendaness - Deep featuring Mandisa Mamba, Additional music from Storyblocks, Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar, Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To donate, shop merch, and learn more visit: privateaffairspod.com Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:48

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State of Affairs: Message from Christine (Bonus)

3/24/2021
Season 1 finale (EP6) drops on Friday! Bonus Aftershow next week! To support Season 2 and buy merch, visit privateaffairspod.com. Thank you! Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:47

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Green Mamba | S1EP5

3/18/2021
In the second to last episode of the season, Vee and Luke go on a baecation in Malaysia and important conversations are had. Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo - Veronica/Vee, Ronn Kurtz - Luke, Tsungirai Wachenuka - Mati, Taff, Holly Phillips – Airline Agent/News Reporter, Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya, Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, Song - Hotlines by IJALE, Additional music from Storyblocks, Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar, Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To donate, shop merch and learn more visit: privateaffairspod.com Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:15

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Reconciliations | S1EP4

3/11/2021
Something about Luke isn’t adding up. Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo - Veronica/Vee, Ronn Kurtz - Luke, Tsungirai Wachenuka - Mati, Taff, Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya, Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, Additional music from Storyblocks, Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar, Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To donate, shop merch, and learn more visit: privateaffairspod.com Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Private Affairs Podcast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:31

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Miss Communication | S1EP3

3/4/2021
Luke meets Mati and Taff. Vee and Luke try something different. Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo - Veronica/Vee, Ronn Kurtz - Luke, Tsungirai Wachenuka - Mati, Taff, Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya, Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, Additional music from Storyblocks, Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar, Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To donate, shop merch, and learn more visit: privateaffairspod.com Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:51

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Madonna vs. Wh*re | S1EP2

2/25/2021
What’s the next move when you’ve literally had your pants charmed off you? Vee turns to cousin Mati and BFF, Taff for advice. Performances by: Ratidzo Mambo - Veronica/Vee, Ronn Kurtz - Luke, Tsungirai Wachenuka - Mati, Taff, Sound design and mixing by Jerry Agbinya, Original music composed by Jerry Agbinya, Additional music from Storyblocks, Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar, Created, written, directed, edited and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura. To donate, shop merch, and learn more visit: privateaffairspod.com Facebook/IG: @privateaffairspod Twitter: @privateaffairsp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:51