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Make it Clap!

Make it Clap!

By Gathoni Kimaru

A podcast about the good, bad and ugly conversations on life, love and everything in between
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"It was all about vanity" - Women & Our Relationship with Food

Make it Clap!Feb 28, 2021

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Job Searching, The Rocky IV Training Montage & New Chapters
Aug 05, 202126:38
The Politics of Being Vegan
May 16, 202150:52
Doing the thing, moving on and "no ragrets"
May 09, 202154:24
Losing my Religion: Faith, God & Growing Up
Apr 25, 202154:41
The Sum of all Parts: Dating, ADHD & Me

The Sum of all Parts: Dating, ADHD & Me

When you think about ADHD, the image that might come to your mind is one of a little boy bouncing off the walls and driving their teacher crazy. But ADHD is just as real for adults and on this episode, Soraya and I talk about her experience living with it. We talk about when she realised that she struggled with things other people didn't, her diagnosis and what her experiences with dating have been like.
Find Soraya on Twitter: @miz_soraya
Apr 11, 202131:45
How to Dad
Apr 05, 202151:35
Special Episode: The Good Fight & Why Your Voice Matters

Special Episode: The Good Fight & Why Your Voice Matters

SPECIAL EPISODE: Cases of abuse aren't new around here- the recent murder of Velvine Nungari, Eunice Wangari's attack, the incredibly horrifying comments that followed from 3 radio presenters on a popular breakfast show and a million other stories in the pages of the  newspaper that no one ever reads. 

If you've ever felt helpless or like your voice doesn't matter, there are so many amazing women online who have shown me why we can't give up the fight and exactly what we can do. On this short episode. I talk a little about them, what I've learned about my own feminism and why your voice matters in this very important fight. 

Trigger Warning: There is a mention of some details of Eunice's attack. 

Mar 28, 202114:28
"Heavy Sexual Energy" - Femininity, Sexuality & Motherhood
Mar 21, 202132:32
Office Banter: Being a Millennial in the Workplace
Mar 14, 202148:36
"What the f*** is wrong with me?" Living with Bipolar Disorder

"What the f*** is wrong with me?" Living with Bipolar Disorder

While 2020 was rough for a lot of people, those with existing mental health issues had to navigate their pre-existing conditions with the uncertainty of where the world was, and still is today. In December 2020, Allan Ibutiti wrote this thread on twitter about what his mental health looked like in the madness of the pandemic and lockdown while also trying to figure out his career. On this episode, Allan takes me through his days in uni when he first started to struggle and the years between where he had no idea what was going on to his subsequent diagnosis a couple of years ago. 

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and there are some in depth descriptions of manic and depressive episodes, as well as other bipolar-related symptoms. 

Find Allan on Twitter: @allanibutiti

Mar 07, 202148:06
"It was all about vanity" - Women & Our Relationship with Food
Feb 28, 202137:36
Season Two: Teaser Trailer

Season Two: Teaser Trailer

Season 2 is out February 28th! Don't forget to subscribe! 

Feb 25, 202101:02
Street Preachers, Thirst Traps & the Entitlement of Strangers Online

Street Preachers, Thirst Traps & the Entitlement of Strangers Online

It's a takeover episode and a season finale all in one! 

Andrew is one of those people who loves to turn ideas and thoughts over and over in his head to try and make sense of them and one of the things we've discussed at length is how people behave online. Why do we feel an ownership over the behavior of strangers online and what is it about us that makes us act the way we do? He took these questions to someone who knows the internet (& Beyonce!) pretty well. Nonie - who believes in the power of the phone and the internet-  chats to Andrew about how she navigates online spaces and how asking ourselves some hard questions about the way we act online is the beginning of a healthy relationship with social media. 


Dec 13, 202038:31
"Getting" poetry, some sentiments on Rupi Kaur & making life a little easier for artists in Kenya

"Getting" poetry, some sentiments on Rupi Kaur & making life a little easier for artists in Kenya

Michael Onsando (@woozie_m) is a long time friend of mine and a writer who's just released another book of poetry, The Perilous Journey to Beyond My Nose. So aside from plugging his new body of work, we talk about poetry and how it can seem inaccessible no matter how much we love it, what the publishing landscape looks like in Kenya and how Michael and his friends have started the July Agency to try and make it a little easier for artists. 

You can buy Michael's book from @downriverroadke

Read about down river road - https://downriverroad.org/

You can find the July Agency - @JulyAgency

Dec 06, 202042:44
Sitting with discomfort, staying in the present and other lessons off the yoga mat
Nov 22, 202035:40
Being "good" vs. Being "nice" and life lessons from God of War

Being "good" vs. Being "nice" and life lessons from God of War

The question at the heart of this episode with my friend and colleague, Stanley, is - how do you show up for yourself? We talk about what it actually means to show up for yourself, the never-ending process of self-discovery, and how video games can teach you some amazing lessons on what you need for this life.
Oct 11, 202049:31
Pre-Facebook Nostalgia, Regina George & being a Black woman online

Pre-Facebook Nostalgia, Regina George & being a Black woman online

Thuto is back! My old friend and favourite conversationalist Thuto hopped on a call with me where we talked about how social media today is not how we once knew it, why you deserve a kudos for not knowing who Regina George is and how much of being black and a woman influences the way we navigate online spaces.
Oct 04, 202044:02
Pausing your outrage, Frank Ocean & other things about the internet

Pausing your outrage, Frank Ocean & other things about the internet

We have a guest this week! Fuego is a friend back from my radio days whose willingness to mentally spar with me on all things pop culture is something I've always appreciated. So I brought him on the podcast to talk music and its impact, how Frank Ocean is his most relatable artist, and why arguing with strangers on the internet is always a bad idea. 

Sep 27, 202032:42
"A bad day is not a bad life" - and other bits on change

"A bad day is not a bad life" - and other bits on change

Change is still heavy on my mind. I've been fascinated with how I've been able to keep up with certain changes and new habits in my life lately and took some moments on this episode to share with you how I think that's happened. You may not get a lot done or change much but this pandemic can be a period for reflection.
Sep 13, 202015:31
The Battle for You

The Battle for You

On this episode, I'm talking about how change can be hard but any journey towards it will always be a battle for yourself - so how do you choose yourself when it's you that'll fight your change harder than anyone else? It's a short episode on the few good things I've learned along the way.
Aug 30, 202015:35
"Stupid" as an Identity

"Stupid" as an Identity

My husband, Andrew Onyango was diagnosed with ADHD in his thirties and this was an unexpected answer in his learning journey. In this episode, we talk about growing up with "stupid" as an identity, how it factors into parenting, and finding a way to live with the mixed bag that is ADHD. 

Trigger Warning - In this episode, we explore themes around with depression and suicidal thoughts. 

Aug 16, 202046:01
Love in Lockdown Part II

Love in Lockdown Part II

The last of 2 episodes examining what it's been like to be in a relationship during his period where we're either observing curfew or are under lockdown. You can listen to Part I here. 

In this episode, I speak with a colleague whose perspective I've always loved hearing. Jonna Davis ( a lover of podcasts much like myself!) shared what this period has meant for her relationship and her relationship with herself. 

Aug 09, 202044:38
Love in Lockdown - Part 1

Love in Lockdown - Part 1

In this episode, I speak to an old friend Thuto and we delve into what we've learned about ourselves, our partners and our relationships in this lockdown period. 

Aug 02, 202035:60