The J Ade Podcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @so.intrigued and @cookingwithkalii.   

This episode covers: 

"MORALS" 

-Personal definitions of morality 

-The impact of upbringing on a person’s moral code 

-Abortions: under what circumstance is abortion considered a moral act?  

-Are the immoral acts of celebrities judged differently based on who the celebrity is? 

-Chivalry: do men do the things they do for women because it's right or to avoid backlash? 

-Lying by omission: is this truly immoral? Under what circumstance is this acceptable? 

-Is premarital sex truly immoral, why or why not?    

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @queenezirike and @mani2x___.  

This episode covers: 

"INFIDELITY"  

- Who cheats more? Who cheats better? Men or women?  

- Could you date someone whose last relationship ended because they cheated? 

- Is there a difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating? If so, which is worse? 

- After cheating, is it harder to get the women or the man back? 

- Does it matter what exact acts were done, or are all acts of cheating equally bad? 

- Does it hurt more if you know the person who they cheated with? 

- Does the confession time window matter?  

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @dinatime_ and @osamu.diamen.

This episode covers:

"PROMISCUITY"

- What do you define as promiscuity?

- Double standards: Is there a difference between a promiscuous man and a promiscuous woman?

- Can someone be labeled as promiscuous by the way they dress?

- Is sex work considered promiscuity?

- Can a previously promiscuous person be faithful in a relationship?

- Are women more likely to excuse the promiscuity of a man than a man is to excuse the promiscuity of a woman? Why?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @tayojr and @astoldbynaomib.

This episode covers:

"Counting Favors"

- Is counting favors subconscious or learned behavior?

- Reciprocating what your parents have done for you: is that a choice or an obligation?

- Must good deeds always be brought to light, or is it okay to leave some things unmentioned?

- When is the appropriate time to "humble" someone and remind them of what you've done for them?

- At what point does the giver take responsibility for giving too much?

- Does motive matter? Does the end result overshadow ulterior motives?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @queenestherrrr and @___chidiebere. 

This episode covers: 

"Pocket Watching" 

-What do you define as pocket watching?  

-Is questioning what someone does with their money a natural train of thought, or is it hating? 

-Buying designer clothing but complaining about being broke: is it your place to speak on their financial decisions? 

-Owing money: those that owe you money but are spending lavishly. At what point do you speak up 

-Relationships: saying you don’t have enough for a date, but you’re consistently buying things for yourself. Is that an issue of prioritizing or is that person just doing what they want to do with their money? 

-Family: do you feel more comfortable addressing the spending habits of relatives or is it not your business? 

-Friends that are broke but expect people to cover for them every time: where do you draw the line? -Reselling culture: is reselling wrong altogether or just when it affects Black businesses (Ex: Telfar)?  

-Do you believe there shouldn’t be billionaires? Are you someone who believes that they earned that money and deserve to spend it how they please, or do you feel like they should distribute the wealth? 

-Are there wrong ways to make money? Thoughts on scamming, selling drugs, ForEx, OnlyFans, etc.  

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @seuntheactivist and @lade_dadee.

This episode covers:

"Black Consciousness"

-What is Black consciousness?

-Are most Black people socially aware/informed?

-Do African immigrants truly not see Black American issues as their issues?

-Do celebrities opinions on social issues truly matter?

-Are some people protesting for the wrong reasons?

-Are non-black people speaking up now because they're finally "seeing the light", or are they trying to shut us up?

-Tangible ways we can contribute to the Black liberation cause

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @KRDot and @ObiBryant.

This episode covers: 

"Social Media"

-How much of an effect does social media have on the way we perceive the world? 

-Is social media a credible source for news and other information? 

-How much of an impact do social media influencers truly make? 

-People are afraid to post what they truly think on social media because they're afraid of the backlash. Facts or fiction?

-Does posting your significant other on social media increase the validity of your relationship?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Mac and Glo.

This episode covers:

"Get A Hobby"

-How much time is too much time spent on hobbies or friendships?

-Some men don't want women to spend time with certain friends, and vice versa - Fair reasoning or insecurity?

-Do people pursue multiple hobbies as a way to escape from the realities of their relationships?

-Women have a hard time understanding the bond that men and their friends have, because their friendships with other women aren’t as genuine. Facts or fiction?

-The definition of "quality time"

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Dina and Chioma.

This episode covers:

"Fake Love"

-Should your parents support your dreams unconditionally?

-If you get a negative response from your friend in reference to your idea (ex: they say you’re not capable of achieving that goal), how would you react?

-If someone says that they don’t believe in your idea, you go forward with it, and they support you anyway, do you consider that to be fake love?

-If your significant other does not believe in your dreams, is the relationship over?

-Is it easier for strangers to support you since they’re actually supporting the product/brand itself, and not really factoring in your personality/relationship with you into it?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Ini and Tiggi.

This episode covers:

"Body Positivity"

-Society’s definition of body positivity

-Is it a genuine movement to promote self love or an excuse for living an unhealthy lifestyle?

-The original intent of the body positivity movement vs what it has become

-The impact of gender on body positivity

-Body positivity in reference to complexion

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Yemi, Teni, and Emeka. 

This episode covers: 

"Deal Breakers"

-religious differences 

-parents opinions 

-field of work 

-mental illnesses 

-genetic disorders 

-keeping/changing last names 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Ini and Kirsten. 

This episode covers: 

"Oppression Olympics: Africans vs African Americans, Part 2" 

-Gender roles associated with African/African American relationships  

-Do African Americans lack respect for African culture? 

-Is the African cultural definition of respect outdated? 

-Serving a man's plate: expectation or kindness? 

-Intercultural deal breakers 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Ini and Kirsten. 

This episode covers: 

"Oppression Olympics: Africans vs African Americans" 

-Which group tries to distances themselves more from the other? 

-Is African culture a trend now, or are African Americans genuinely interested in it? 

-Can people identify as Black if their ancestors were not slaves? 

-The impact of white supremacy on the divide between Africans and African Americans 

-Romantic relationships between Africans and African Americans 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, RaeStxx, Ti, and Problematic Papi.

This episode covers:
"Loyal or Stupid?"
- The definition of a ride or die
- Do you think ride or die is a woman thing solely or can men also fit this description?
- When do you stop holding someone down? What are your limits?
- What is the difference between being a ride or die or "building up a man"?
- Do people avoid doing the wrong thing because they truly believe it’s wrong or because society has taught them that it is wrong?
- What’s the most immoral thing you’d do for some money?
- Who is more solid, men or women?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, @Femtro and @GWG_Beauty. 

This episode covers: 

"Unforgivable" 

- If someone murdered a relative of yours, can you truly forgive that? 

- Is there such a thing as unforgivable? 

- Does it vary based on who commits the offense? 

- The difference between someone who has patience and someone who is a push over 

- Does public disrespect deserve a public apology? 

- Do you have a strike rule? How many times do you have to offend me for me to cut you off? 

- The Bible says forgive and forget. When you forgive, do you forget? Is that even a realistic concept? 

- Sticks and stones: are words as unforgivable as actions? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, @DinaTime_ and @OhLexSee.

This episode covers:
"Manipulation"

This episode is inspired by the Sco Pa Tu Manaa (a trending topic where people state their opinions on a given word) topic, "Men".

The tweet states:

"Men: I don’t want a relationship rn
Women: I will do everything a wife does for this man to hopefully change his mind, but if he doesn’t I’ll just say he manipulated me and used me. Then tweet “Men ain’t shit” for 3 weeks straight."

- What constitutes manipulation, how do you define it?
- Who’s more manipulative, men or women?
- What is "boyfriend behavior" in reference to men manipulating women?
- If you see that your friend is manipulating someone, is it your place to say something as a friend or just mind your business?- At what point does a man or woman come to the conclusion that they are manipulators/being manipulated?

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, D_Sly and Dave.

This episode covers:
"FAKE WOKE"

Year to year, it seems like a new social justice movement emerges and becomes popularly mentioned and followed (Black Lives Matter, Me Too, LGBT Social Movements). Often, people's opinions of these movements are used as a reason to "cancel" other people. Do people actually care about these social justice movements or is it a trend they participate in for the sake of inclusion?

- Is a repost on social media and no further action enough evidence that you care about a movement?
- Are people truly outraged by the words/actions of Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and R. Kelly, Jay Z, or is it performative?
- Are people protesting to make change or to make social media posts?
- The hypocrisy of boycotting and cancel culture (or the lack thereof)

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Tone and Loda. 

This episode covers: 

"God Forbid" 

- Fellas, if your wife gained a significant amount of weight after marriage, would you divorce her? 

- Ladies, if your husband went broke after marriage, would you divorce him? 

- If you answered no to either question, where do you draw the line? 

- Is there a limit on his broke time period? 

- What if the weight gain was out of her control? 

- Is this topic sexist in nature? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, DinaTime and Kirsten. 

This episode covers: 

"Parental Control" 

- The aftermath: the pros/cons of corporal punishment 

- Can you directly correlate childhood beatings to needing therapy or is there something deeper? 

- Is there a correlation between corporal punishment and committing crime? 

- Parental instinct vs impulse 

- Parents' financial responsibilities 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Julia, Dannie, and Collins. 

This episode covers: 

"Gold Diggers" 

- What is a gold digger? 

- High standards vs gold digging 

- Can we equate gold digging to sex work? 

- City girl summer 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

In this final episode of Season 1, J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Lexxx and CityBoi. 

This episode covers: 

"Which Is Worse, Emotional Cheating or Physical Cheating?" 

- When women cheat, there’s always an emotional component. True or false? 

- Is it harder to get a woman back or man back after cheating? 

- Who cheats more, men or women? 

- What if you knew the person they cheated with? 

- Does the confession time window matter? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Young Draco and Aunty. 

This episode covers: 

"Do You Believe That Having Friends of the Opposite Sex Leads to Infidelity in a Relationship?" Yes or No? 

- Does the length of the friendship matter? 

- Does background of the friendship play a factor? (Childhood friend vs and old fling that became friends) 

- Who to side with if friend and significant other are arguing 

- How close is TOO close? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, MJ and Jobert. 

This episode covers: 

"People Always Make Time for Who or What Is Important to Them. If You Hear the Word "Busy" Too Often, Read Between the Lines." Is This a True Statement? 

- “Real busy” vs “fake busy” 

- Priorities in relationships vs friendship vs family 

- Side hustles vs socialization 

- Social media’s impact: feeling the need to “look busy” 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, IniMeanie and DJ Midnight. 

This episode covers: 

"Can Chivalry and Gender Equality Coexist?" (Part 2, males edition) 

- Responses to points the ladies made in Chivalry vs Gender Equality, PT 1. 

- Does your level of chivalry differ based on where you meet the woman? 

- If a woman proposes to you, would you accept? 

- Does chivalry directly play into the concept of gender roles? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Princess, NAT, and Josh. 

This episode covers: 

"Can Chivalry and Gender Equality Coexist?"

 - The roots of chivalry (Are women weaker?) 

- Equality vs equity 

- Doesn’t chivalry directly play into the concept of gender roles?

 This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, DinaTime and Kirsten. 

This episode covers: 

"Do Soul Ties Exist after Every Intimate Relationship You Have, Regardless of If Sex Was Involved?" 

- The definition of a soul tie 

- Soul tie vs memory 

- Can a soul tie be broken? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Tayo and Yemi. 

This episode covers: 

"Can Money Buy Happiness?" 

- What does happiness entail? 

- Corporate job vs passion 

- How much money would it take for you to consider yourself happy? 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Lauren and Malc. 

This episode covers: 

"Your Best Friend Needs to Crash for the Weekend, but You're Not at Home. However, Your Significant Other Is. Would You Let Them Crash?" 

- Best friend vs regular friend 

- Who would you think initiated it? 

- Personal experiences 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests Big Methuselah, AlmightyMola, and DinaTime. 

This episode covers: 

"If Someone Ghosts You, Are You Obligated to Explain Why?"

- What qualifies as ghosting? 

- Have you ever been ghosted? 

- Have you ever ghosted anyone? 

- The aftermath of ghosting 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

J. Adé introduces the podcast and discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guest, DJ Midnight, from Houston, Texas. 

This episode covers: 

1. Choosing between an Incurable STD or Co-Parenting with Someone You Despise 

2. The Effects of Dating Someone Who Makes Significantly More/Less Than You 

This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast