The Gift of the Gab

This week we dive into some serious topics as we discuss child marriage, and the UK increasing the minimum age for marriage from 16 years to 18 years.  We also discuss friendship, and whether it’s okay to ghost your friends whilst you take a mental health break. We end with a hilarious am I the a-hole scenario! Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we discuss a trending video; Sophia Urista from the band Brass Against, urinates on a fan’s face whilst on stage! We also share our thoughts on the man banned from an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet, for eating too much! Join us as we tackle the latest and hilarious stories from this week and much more!

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This week we talk about the confirmation of Squid Game Season 2, arguably the most popular show of the year! We also discuss a new law in Portugal that makes it illegal for employers to contact employees after work hours. Finally, as the title suggests, we’ve got another scenario. Tune in to listen to this ‘Am I the a-hole scenario’ and much more!

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This week we touch on Summer Walker’s album, Ciara’s prayer and whether women want nice guys. We also have another scenario from Reddit, as you probably guessed from the title! Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we discuss Facebook’s corporate name change to Meta, as well as the world’s first unisex condom. We also go over another am I the a-hole scenario, and some more hilarious situations. Tune in for all this and more!

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We’ve got more facts for Black History Month! This week we also discuss Chloe Bailey’s recent interview, as she reveals she doesn’t like when a guy answers every time she calls. We’ve also got another ‘Am I the a-hole’ question from Reddit and some more hilarious scenarios! Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we’ve got a new ‘Am I the a-hole?’ segment, with scenarios courtesy of Reddit. We’ve also got some more hilarious scenarios. Tune in to hear some Black History Month facts and our rating of the trending Netflix show; Squid Game! Click play for all this and more!

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This week we answer the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness. We also discuss the social media outage that saw Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down for 6 hours. Let us know what you did whilst social media was down, and share your opinion on whether money can buy happiness. Tune in for all this and more!

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We’re back! This week we learn about a man who turned up to help at his own search party. R Kelly is found guilty of all charges. Viral TikTok videos share insight on what some Mormons refer to as soaking and jump humping. We also talk about some of the latest TV shows we’re watching; Squid Game and Midnight Mass. Tune in for all this and more!

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Press play for a solo host episode. Join the discussion about the petrol shortage causing massive queues and traffic throughout the UK. Find out which restaurant is banning customers from wearing face masks. Tune in to hear about lessons from university, and share your own experiences down below in the comments!

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This week we dive into the unfolding drama behind a tweet by Nicki Minaj, resulting in responses from Boris Johnson and Piers Morgan, as well as health officials from the UK and Trinidad and Tobago. We also discuss what advice Usain Bolt has for Sha’Carri Richardson. Join us as we examine the positives and negatives of social media and be sure to share your opinions with us!

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This week we learn about the passing of Michael K Williams, an outstanding actor who graced our screens with memorable performances in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country, to name a few. We also discuss Drake and Kanye’s ongoing feud as DONDA and Certified Lover Boy battle it out in the charts! We share our opinions on a new miniseries we watched on Netflix called Clickbait. We also ask whether you would rather be fired or demoted! Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we discuss our favourite theme parks, choosing between Chessington, Thorpe Park and Alton Towers! We also discuss a post on The Shade Borough about what some women allegedly think men shouldn't do, being nice is one of them! Let us know what you think, do nice guys finish last? We end by discussing out favourite meals, and what we would choose for our last meals! Tune in to hear all this and more!

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This week we tackle some more scenarios. We answer what we will we never do again after the COVID-19 pandemic, how much money we would need to quit our jobs today, and much more! Sha’Carri Richardson also faces off with the Jamaicans, after a 100m Jamaican podium sweep in the 2021 Prefontaine Classic. We share our opinions on all this and more, tune in to listen!

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It’s a questions episode this week! Join us as we debate whether a child should automatically get their father’s last name. We also share our opinions on a tweet from Cardi B about paying your child’s rent, only if their following your rules. We’ve got all this and more, so tune in to listen!

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This episode takes a twist, as we discuss situations when we tried something out of our comfort zone. We also talk about Christmas parties with acquaintances, potlucks and instances when we have been ‘the idiot’. Tune in for all this and more and share your stories in the comments below!

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This week we discuss the drama surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Simone Biles. We also share our opinions on scenarios regarding lending money to your friends. We cover why flight attendants are taking self-defence training, and what happened to five swearing parrots in a UK wildlife park. Join us for all this and more!

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This week the shower debate resurfaces as Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher share their bathing habits! Lizzo addresses rumours that she killed a fan by stage-diving. Popular children’s show ‘Arthur’ comes to an end after 25 years! We ask what you would do different if there was another lockdown! Tune in for all this and more!

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Freedom Day has now come and gone, however Covid cases are rising. Join us as we discuss the differences we are noticing now with restrictions lifted in England. We also share some shocking observations and things we learnt during our time living with other students at university. As the title suggests, we’re asking serious questions! Join the discussion and tune in to find out our opinions!

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This week is a Ben-takeover! First on the docket, "freedom day" is looming. Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19. Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak announce they won’t be self-isolating after contact with Sajid Javid, before making a quick U-turn. Ben discusses his worst job interview and shares some tips on how not to be like him! Tune in for all this and more laughs this episode!

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We start this week by switching the content! We discuss the upcoming #Euro2020 Final where England take on Italy! Is it coming home? In this more insightful episode, we share some of our worst financial decisions at university, as well as share tips on the Do’s and Don’ts whilst at university! We end with discussing #FreedomDay, as the 19th July 2021 approaches and England lifts coronavirus restrictions. What will this mean for us in the UK?

Tune in to hear all this and more!

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Join us this week as we see if football is a step closer to coming home. England vs Ukraine kick-off during the podcast for #Euro2020, or should we say 2021! We discuss Sha'Carri Richardson and her potential suspension from the Olympics over cannabis use. We give our thoughts on this year’s Love Island and discuss what new shows and movies we’ve been watching. Tune in to this short laid-back episode!

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This week has been a bombshell week for the UK Government, as Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary after his affair with government aide Gina Coladangelo hits headlines. The video shows Matt Hancock breaking his own social distancing rules. Derek Chauvin is also sentenced to 22 years and 6 months for the murder of George Floyd. We discuss the length of the sentence, and the impact this case has had, even in TV shows. We end by sharing what new things we have tried this week. Tune in to hear all this and more!

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That’s right, if you read the title or counted episode numbers, you’ll know we’ve reached 52 weeks of consecutive podcast episodes! We are 1 year old! Thank you all for your support, it means a lot! We discuss future goals for the podcast! We also wrap up the Blue Therapy Aftermath (parts 1 and 2). Let us know what you would like to see from the podcast over the next year and some of your goals for 2021!

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So we’ve reached the finale of Blue Therapy. Tensions rise in episode 6 as Chioma and Paul's sister come face to face. Chioma and Paul also talk about their experience with an abortion. Jamel reveals he cheated on Deborah with his ex. In other news, Instagram model Oceane El himer is caught pretending to fly business class in her photos when she is snapped sitting in economy. We’ve got another interesting dilemma to end the show. Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we review episode 5 of Blue Therapy. Chioma reveals she hasn’t been home for a week following the argument with Paul. Jamel appears to come clean to the therapist Denise about cheating on Deborah. An 82-year-old man has the wrong leg amputated at an Austrian hospital. We end the show with another dilemma from Twitter. Tune in for all this and more!

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This week is a Blue Therapy review special. SPOLIER ALERT, you’ve been warned. Join us as we discuss and react to episodes 2, 3 and 4 of Blue Therapy. This week the themes explored in these episodes involve materialism, insecurity, deceit, culminating in both guys waling off set leaving the ladies with the therapist. Tune in to hear our take on the issues raised by Chioma and Paul, as well as Deborah and Jamel.

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Warning! We’ve got some #SPOILERS as we review episode 1 of Blue Therapy! We discuss the issues Chioma and Paul raised during their therapy session with Denise, as well as debating some of the problems expressed by Deborah and Jamel. Join us as we tackle the drama surrounding The Real Housewives of Atlanta, as Porsha Williams announces she is engaged to Simon Guobadia, who happens to be the estranged husband of Porsha’s “friend” on the show, Falynn Guobadia. We also end with another interesting dilemma. Tune in for all this and more!

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Starting off asking some serious questions, after a study reveals that 30% of Brits wash their bed sheets once a year! A 25 year old woman, Halima Cissé, gives birth to nonuplets (9 babies). P Diddy wants to change his name again?! Tristan Thompson finds himself having to send a cease and desist to Sydney Chase, after she alleges they had an affair. The dilemmas are back again, tune in until the end to hear all this and more!

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This week Florida shows us some more crazy as The Centner Academy refuses to employ vaccinated teachers. Zeze Millz gives her take on the growing trend on social media of some women’s expectations in relationships, suggesting they are unrealistic. This follows Shar’s Q&A about her relationship requirements. Oloni asks the ladies about the worse hygiene they have experienced with a man. We also bring back and tackle some more interesting dilemmas! Tune in for all this and more!

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The jury reached a verdict. Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all charges for the murder of George Floyd. A historic moment in police accountability in the justice system sparks questions of whether this is a turning point in the US. Hero, Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, tragically dies trying to rescue a woman from the River Thames. Nella Rose exposes the constant messages she receives from trolls. A Japanese man arrested after dating more than 35 women at once to get birthday gifts. Tune in for all this and more!

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In the bite-size episode this week we reflect on the tragic shootings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo by the police, as protests for justice sweep across the USA. The trial for the murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derick Chauvin nears jury deliberation. Marks & Spencer files a lawsuit against Aldi over a Colin the Caterpillar cake copycat; Cuthbert. Aldi’s social media team mocks M&S on Twitter as #FreeCuthbert starts trending. We also cover some interesting questions! Tune in for all this and more!

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This week we bid farewell to DMX, as the rap legend unfortunately passed away. We also reflect on the passing of Prince Phillip and Nikki Grahame. Khloe Kardashian hits the headlines after a photo she didn’t want posted makes its rounds on the internet, highlighting the issue of the pressure of beauty standards on social media. We’ve got all this and more, tune in and check us out!

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The past week has seen Lil Nas X stir up a lot of controversy as he releases a music video for his latest single which features him twerking on the devil. He also partners with MSCHF to drop some satanic air max 97s, and the company is subsequently sued by Nike. Bhad Bhabie, (Danielle Bregoli) claims to have broken an OnlyFans record by making $1 million within 6 hours of her debut. We discuss all this and more, tune in to hear our thoughts!

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A lot of drama has unfolded in the past week. Self-proclaimed relationship guru Derrick Jaxn makes a series of awkward apology and reaction videos after admitting to cheating on his wife. Kylie Jenner gets into some hot water after sharing a GoFundMe page for a makeup artist she worked with, Samuel Rauda, who was injured in a car accident. We also tackle some interesting dilemmas!

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Well its been another eventful week on social media. Lil Pump set the internet ablaze as he displayed his new set of acrylic nails. Kim Kardashian bought a pricey new opal and diamond grill. An announcer blames his racist outburst on his blood sugar spiking. As usual, we end with some hilarious dilemmas. Tune in for all this and more!

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In a bombshell week for the Royal family, Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah airs worldwide! Accusations of racism within the royal family divide opinions in Britain and across social media, as many people shy away from the ‘uncomfortable’ conversation about racism. Piers Morgan throws a tantrum on his own show and quits Good Morning Britain after being called out for his comments on the Meghan and Harry interview. Sharon Osbourne also finds herself in hot as she continues to defend Piers Morgan’s comments on The Talk. In a hilarious turn of events for the week, Kim Kardashian mistakes hail stones for snow. We end the show with another interesting dilemma, tune in for all this and more!

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It’s another week at home for most of us, but luckily the internet is here to provide! It’s a Ben solo special this week. Tune in to hear about a surgeon attending zoom court during an operation, the family camping too close to a cliff edge during a pandemic and how the UK government continues to fail the Windrush generation. An unfortunate incident is reported this week, in which a man is killed by a rooster during an illegal cockfight. The show ends with more usual intriguing dilemmas!

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Its been an eventful week for US college professors. Ryan Fischer (Lady Gaga’s dog walker) was shot during a robbery of Gaga’s French bulldogs. Lovely Mimi reveals her not so lovely side as she attempts to justify using the N word in private. Hasbro announce a gender-neutral change to the Mr Potato Head brand. We end with an interesting dilemma, tune in for all this and more!

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We’ve been binge-watching Travelers on Netflix! We discuss why we’re enjoying this series without spoilers. B. Simone shares her thoughts on manifesting love. Tory Lanez pulls up to a celebrity basketball game with half his hair missing, the internet goes wild. We also discuss what is considered as oversharing on social media. To end, we’ve got another hilarious dilemma. Tune in for all this and more!

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The internet remains unpredictable; the gorilla glue woman inspires a gorilla glue man. Cardi B expressed her thoughts about Valentine’s day gifts. Piers Morgan gets into some hot water after tweeting about a modelling photo of the Kardashians. Weetabix and baked beans form an unlikely union, dividing the internet. Tune in to hear what we had to say!

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Join us this week as we cover an argument over snow that unfortunately escalates very quickly. Lil Uzi Vert gets a $24 million pink diamond implanted in his head! A TikTok user explains what happened when she switched her Got2b hairspray for Gorilla Glue. We also discuss who Valentine’s Day is really for. Don’t worry, we end with a hilarious dilemma. Tune this for all this and more!

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It’s been a very big week in the world of finance! GameStop stock soars, fuelled by Redditors on r/WallStreetBets! We discuss the battle between small investors and hedge funds! Aaliyah Jay and her boyfriend Menelik get into some hot water following their Nigerian mukbang video! A refuse collector is sacked for kicking the head off a snowman. The show takes a tangent as we debate ‘indirects’ on social media. We finish off with a hilarious dilemma! Tune in for all this and more!

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Trump finally leaves the white house whilst issuing a heap of pardons and commutations to the likes of Lil Wayne and Kodak Black! Biden and Harris’ inauguration goes ahead. Amanda Gorman makes history becoming the youngest poet laureate to speak at a presidential inauguration. We weigh in on the discussion of being drunk on holiday or in public. As always, we end with some comical advice as we tackle a dilemma!

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This week some people come under intense pressure! A computer programmer is 2 failed password attempts away from losing out on $240 million. Police in the UK accidentally delete 400,000 fingerprint, DNA and arrest records. Chip releases another diss track at Stormzy. Leaked video of M Huncho unmasked in the studio surfaces on the internet. We also tackle some more questionable dilemmas! Tune in for all this and more!

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2021 is off to a troubling start... This week saw the Trump’s supporters terrorise the US Capitol, in an attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s win. Trump has received permanent bans from the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and many more social media platforms for the significant role he played in the violence resulting in 5 deaths, as well as his continued efforts to incite violence and his dangerous rhetoric. Will the celebrity-in-chief become the first “president” to be impeached twice? The Weeknd debuted a new face for his latest music video, which set the internet ablaze. To end, we’ve got more hilarious dilemmas! Tune in for all this and more!

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Happy New Year! In a review of the past year, we discuss what to leave behind in 2020. Let us know if you agreed with our list and what else you would add. Don’t worry, we’ve also got some more dilemmas! Thank you for listening and your continued support! Join us every week for a good time!

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Join us for a laid-back episode to end the year out. We discuss our top TV series picks, as we prepare to continue binge-watching shows on Netflix for the holidays. SPOILER ALERT! We review Manhunt: Deadly Games, as well as Waco. Hear what we thought about those shows! We also briefly evaluate our year and touch on expectations for the new year! Tune in for all this and more! We hope you had a very Merry Christmas and we wish you a Happy New Year!

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It’s 1 week until Christmas at the time of recording this! We dive into our favourite things about this time of year. Lady Leshurr releases a diss track aimed at Ivorian Doll. Vanessa Bryant’s mother, Sofia Laine attempts to sue her daughter over babysitting expenses. We discuss deadly selfies, and how far people go for the “perfect” picture! We’ve got some more hilarious dilemmas towards the end of the show. Tune in for all this and more! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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