Private Affairs

Public Affairs: Q&A pt. 2 + Will There Be a S3? (Bonus) Dec 03, 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? 🤔

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Music by Amaroo: Bossy & DTMN.

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Public Affairs: Your S2 Feedback (Bonus) Nov 09, 2023

Your feedback! Thank you for listening, rating, and reviewing us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Music: Call on You by Amroo

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Layered Affairs | S2 Aftershow Mar 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.

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Minor Details | S2EP5 Mar 16, 2023

In this season's finale, actions speak and truth hurts 🫶

CONTENT WARNING: strong language and sexual references.

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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.

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Total 180 | S2EP4 Mar 09, 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.

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Can't Even | S2EP3 Mar 02, 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.

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Shook | S2EP2 Feb 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.

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Dirty 30 | S2EP1 Feb 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.

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Recap | S1 Feb 09, 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.

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This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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Trailer | S2 Jan 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.

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

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State of Affairs: S2 is in the Works! (Bonus) Sep 29, 2022

S2 is currently under construction. Curious about behind the scenes? Send in your questions:

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

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Layered Affairs | S1 Aftershow Apr 02, 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

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Lovemore | S1EP6 Mar 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.

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State of Affairs: Message from Christine (Bonus) Mar 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.

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Green Mamba | S1EP5 Mar 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.

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Reconciliations | S1EP4 Mar 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.

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Miss Communication | S1EP3 Mar 04, 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

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Madonna vs. Wh*re | S1EP2 Feb 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

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Halloween Hookup (and other consequences of dressing up as Nicki Minaj) | S1EP1 Feb 18, 2021

Girl meets boy at a Halloween party.

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: www.privateaffairspod.com

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Trailer | S1 Jan 27, 2021

An award-winning, romantic-dramedy fiction podcast about Veronica (Vee), a Zimbabwean expat who is swept off her feet by a charming Aussie doctor and has to quickly learn how to navigate love across cultures and race.

This is “TV” for your ears!

Private Affairs was created and written by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura and stars: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka and Taff, with original music and sound design by Jerry Agbinya. Cover art designed by Maanya Dhar.

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