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The Kids Are Talking

The Kids Are Talking

By Kene & Nif

Kene & Nif chat about life. That’s pretty much it.
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clickbait, pt. 2

The Kids Are TalkingFeb 20, 2021

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things we’ve overheard in 2022

things we’ve overheard in 2022

Need help navigating confusion? You’re in good company. The boys are back and they’re breaking down the shenanigans they’re running into these days. Is 2022 the year of short men? Find out more on today’s episode!
Apr 01, 202256:48
black women are winning

black women are winning

On today’s episode, Kene and Nif talk about the things: what is the proper way to respond to Euphoria hype, how to navigate performative justice, and why black women are winning at everything. Do we hope this strikes division in the black community? No? Yes? Possibly? Enjoy the show!


Mar 01, 202243:36
call me by my name

call me by my name

On today's episode: Kene and Nif are taking names. No, but seriously, living in the west can be interesting for immigrant kids, and a common phenomenon is trying to teach people how to say your name properly. Whether you can relate or you've given up; this episode is not one to miss. Sponsored by Americans. Happy New Year!
Jan 21, 202252:33
a very spotify christmas

a very spotify christmas

On a festive episode of TKAT, Kene and Nif celebrate the internet's favorite holiday: spotify christmas (and new year?). Will Drake be on Nif's list for the third year in a row? Perhaps? Also, with a penitent heart, Nif shares a public apology to the city of New York and all of it's peoples. Finally, on a lighter note, the dynamic duo also host a special guest from their past: lab girl. Bloopers at the end of the episode, so stay on after the ending!

Dec 10, 202151:38
things in this world we find weird, part 2 (of many)

things in this world we find weird, part 2 (of many)

Almost a year later, the kids host the second installment of the critically acclaimed "things in this world we find weird" series: a special series of TKAT, where Kene and Nif talk about things in this world that they find weird. The duo will cover a diversity of phenomena that one may encounter in our society, including boba and mid-2000's-related trauma. All sponsored by Third-wave coffee.
Nov 12, 202147:60
the gods of san francisco

the gods of san francisco

Kene and Nif discuss the gods of San Francisco; including: boba, dogs, and kitchen-aide mixers. Finally, on a sterner note, the dynamic duo also step in and educate listeners about the Caribbean.
Oct 08, 202141:07
reunion

reunion

The boys are back! After over a year apart, Kene and Nif are reunited at last. Join them as they parse the newness that is California, ponder why everyone sounds American when they sing, and start a black-owned business. Also, it's TKAT day: we're celebrating the show's one-year birthday today

Jul 10, 202150:35
a case study in cancel culture

a case study in cancel culture

Wanna learn how not to get cancelled? On today’s episode, Kene and Nif do a deep dive into the latest wave of internet cancellations. All sponsored by Forbes 30 under 30. (We can’t stop you from getting cancelled). xD!
May 10, 202101:17:50
36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 2

36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 2

Kene and Nif continue to work through the New York Times' "36 Questions that Lead to Love". Try not to fall in love with them.
Apr 10, 202131:24
36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 1

36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 1

In lieu of Valentine's Day, Kene and Nif answer the New York Times' "36 Questions that Lead to Love", to no avail.

Mar 10, 202134:58
clickbait, pt. 2

clickbait, pt. 2

Is Snoh Aalegra invited to cookouts? Is Ghana the Ibiza of West Africa? Kene and Nif return with the second and final installment of the “clickbait” series.

Feb 20, 202143:50
clickbait, pt. 1 (feat. occupational therapy)

clickbait, pt. 1 (feat. occupational therapy)

On a special episode of TKAT, Kene and Nif share provocative statements (also known as clickbait); Kene enters therapy after a falling out between his imaginary friends. All sponsored by the Enneagram Personality Quiz.

Feb 10, 202134:55
2020: the independent film (feat. black adjacency)

2020: the independent film (feat. black adjacency)

Kene and Nif review the American independent film “2020”, discuss entanglements, the discovery of black-adjacency, and Hawaiian sweet roll addiction. (Based on a true story).
Jan 10, 202101:01:09
thanksgiving-christmas (feat. people of colour friday)

thanksgiving-christmas (feat. people of colour friday)

Kene and Nif throw a Thanksgiving-Christmas party, rename Black Friday, and host their very first guest: Johnson.
Dec 10, 202056:54
2010: the kids were talking (feat. city noise)

2010: the kids were talking (feat. city noise)

Kene and Nif talk about life in 2010, Shakira and Kene's multi-year relationship, and other topics related to 2010's ten-year anniversary.
Nov 10, 202054:23
things in this world we find weird, pt. 1 (of many)

things in this world we find weird, pt. 1 (of many)

On a special episode of TKAT, Kene and Nif talk about things in this world that they find weird.
Oct 10, 202038:05
lockdown

lockdown

Kene and Nif talk about how life is hanging 6 months into quarantine, Nif’s new paper, and the wonder of Minimalism.
Sep 10, 202041:36
pilot

pilot

Kene and Nif go on a lot of tangents... and then also talk about the actual podcast at some point.
Jul 10, 202020:09
June 27, 2020

June 27, 2020

Jun 27, 202000:59