The Elephant in the Bedroom

James Roque & Chye-Ling Huang take a raw, funny, and at times confronting look at the intersection of sex, love, and race.

Discusses sexual themes

Presented by James Roque and Chye-Ling Huang

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Just My Type

Episode 1
When James Roque & Chye-Ling Huang realise they've only ever dated white people, they start to wonder... how did this happen? And is it really so bad to have a type?
Just My Type

Out of Our Control

Episode 2
The laws of attraction spark as James & Chye-Ling question the why of their white dating bias. Experts weigh in: is our type informed by genetics or society?
Out of Our Control

Race-Tinted Glasses

Episode 3
Is sexual racism affecting your dating life? Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman and OnlyFans content creator Demi Hunziker help our hosts trace media's influence across cultural history and porn.
Race Tinted Glasses

Race Traitor

Episode 4
Chye-Ling is called out on Reddit for having a white partner. The investigation turns to the Asian community, personal guilt, and the dark side of judgements on interracial couples. Where do these attitudes stem from?
Race Traitor

Facing the Elephant

Episode 5
After all the experts and moral arguments, it's down to James & Chye-Ling to finally decide: are they breaking up with their white partners?
Facing the Elephant

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