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Episodes
Things we value now that we didn’t in our #twenties
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we ask: what do we care about now that we didn’t before?From the things we once prioritized to the values we stand on today, we unp...
Marrying Your Unfinished Business & Other Lessons in Divorce | With Wathingira Gituro
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“You might not be marrying the person... You might be marrying your unfinished business!" 👀Wathingira breaks down marriage, healing and divorce.I...
What Men Are Really Feeling , But Rarely Say | With Earnest & K1
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who told men their worth is measured by provision? 💰Is your identity bigger than the 3 G’s? Girls. Gold. Glory.Men, we want to hear from you👇🏾...
The #softlife trend and leaning into femininity, From the male perspective with Bright and Dez
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we asked the men a question most have been dodging…What do you really think about the #softlife trend?Is “leaning into femininity”...
Navigating Adult friendships : Love, Limits and Managing Expectations with Charisma and Bencyco
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we’re talking about some of the unspoken rules and expectations in adult friendships! We also wanna know, what are some of YOUR unsp...
Surviving The Gig Economy : Unpacking the ‘one trick pony’ myth with K1 #STGE
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy: He’s one of Kenya’s top entertainers, a brilliant, multi-hyphenated talent! K1 opens up about becoming one of...
Surviving The Gig Economy: Film Edition |#STGE || With Mbithi Masya
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy: Film Edition!What does it really take to survive and thrive in Kenya’s film industry? 🎥 On this episode, we ...
Bride Price or Bought Wife? || With Bright Gameli & Charles Murito
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is paying bride price buying a woman or a cultural rite that still holds value today?In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most debated topics...
Surviving The Gig Economy: Literature & Book Culture | #STGE || With Angela Wachuka
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy!What does it take to thrive in Kenya’s world of literature and cultural work? 📚 In this new episode, we sit d...
Should women aspire to be wives & mothers first? || With Pinky Ghelani & Gowi Odera
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should women aspire to be wives and mothers first or has that “should” expired? 💭 From the quiet pressure to marry and become mothers, to how t...
Where the F*** have we been!? Fungua Roho & new season catch up
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re backkkk! 🎉After what feels like forever, we’re finally back on set — catching up on everything from career moves and new projects to th...
Making Money, Radical Risks & Clique Culture #STGE || With Murugi Munyi & Muchiri Mike
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#STGE - Surviving The Gig Economy We have some of your (and our) faves on today’s episode and we’re keeping it real and raw! What does it reall...
Dark Skin & Refugee | Unpacking Coloursim || With Sarah Chan
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re really getting into it this week with the amazing Sarah Chan, a total powerhouse from South Sudan and we’re talking about her experiences w...
Toxic Frienships or Ambivalent Buddies... What's Worse? || With Dushy & Jayson
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re reacting to TikTok videos that caught our eye this week! 👀 What’s worse a toxic friend or an ambivalent one? Tune in to hear our thought...
Mean Girl Culture || with Dushy & Edith
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those episodes that could’ve gone on and on! Mean girls. Is it just a ‘phase’ in school? Did it shape who we are today? Have WE e...
Finding Success Early (Kuomoka) || With Edith Kimani
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re faking it till you make it? You’re not alone! Catch this candid conversation with Edith Kimani #irip #itsrelatedipromise #m...
Are you in love or in limerence? 🥰 || with Dushy & Jayson
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say delulu is the solulu - but is it really? Can you tell the difference between being in #love and being in #limerence? This one had us clutchin...
The Cost of Friendship | With Jayson & Dushy
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll be fighting for your life financially and someone will add you to a group chat: ZANZIBAR 2024! 🥴😅 Friendships are very expensive, that’...
Let’s Do It Scared! | It’s Related, I Promise
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When’s the last time you did something that scared you? Like quitting a job? Speaking up in a public setting? Or maybe even asking someone out? 👀...
The Audacity of a White Man || Navigating a Career in Corporate
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about the corporate advice we’d give our 23/24 year old selves. The real advice! How do we balance it all? Should we even h...
Money, Class & Upbringing | With Charles Murito & Juliani
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How has our upbringing shaped our views on money and class? Find out in our new episode! 🎙#candidconversations 0:00 Introductions 2:52 What Caug...
Navigating Intertribal Relationships | With Dez & Magunga
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this episode to delve into the joys and challenges of intertribal relationships. Our guests share their personal journeys and the collect...
Meet the Gen Z’s who are Building their own Bank || Fingo x iRIP
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the visionaries behind Fingo Africa, the first sponsors of our podcast and the Gen Z's rewriting Africa’s banking narrative 💰💰💰 Be...
Unpacking Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry" with Lydia K. M.
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us and our special guest Lydia K. M. as we unpack Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry?" TikTok series. Would we really do things dif...
Confessions From A Survivor | P0rn, S3x & M@sturbat!on Addiction
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger Warning* This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual abuse and addiction. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode, we explore ...
Youtube Premiere Alert!!! | Ask Us Anything
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not just in your ears anymore, we’re coming to your screens! 📺 Get ready for a visual treat as our ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode premiere...
Faith, Sex & Secondary Virginity
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in Holy Baddies? Or Secondary Virginity? This week the girls get real about Faith, Sexuality & Abstinence.
The Myth of Abroad | Is It Really Maisha London?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is missing special moments with your loved ones worth earning in Sterling (as the ladies put it :D) We'd love to hear about your experience in the...
Why Does Politics Matter?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should we blame our politicians for the struggles we're going through as a country? Tune in to hear King Charles, Nerima, Esther, and Sharon try thei...
Influencers and Politics; Can They Coexist?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What role do influencers play in politics? Are they required to use their platforms to speak about what's happening in the world? King Charles, N...
Fungua Roho: Happy New Year!
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take stock with us as we look into 2024. Taking stock categories: Love and relationships - romantic and platonic Personal Development Career ...
Dating Up vs Dating Down | Where Do You Stand?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you date someone who was earning less than you? Is there room for your partner to grow?
Irregular Income || Surviving The Gig Economy
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As someone in the gig economy, are you eligible to invest your money? In this episode, Valentine & Charles share how to plan, budget, and invest w...
Are You Ready To Handle An Emotionally Intelligent Man?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to handle an emotionally intelligent man? On this episode, we had Dez come and unpack what emotional intelligence is and we discovered ...
Finding Your Why || Surviving The Gig Economy
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your why in the gig economy can be such an enlightening experience. Listen in on this episode to hear how Shazz, Ciru, Sharon, and Jules defi...
Body Positivity: Is Calling People Fat, Offensive?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had Shazz and Ciru come and chat with us about 'body image'. A lot is said about plus-size people but do skinny babes str...
Friendship Breakups; Why do they hurt so much?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us? But why are Friendship Breakups so damn painful?
Surviving The Gig Economy- (BRAND NEW SERIES)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you part of the "Gig Economy" like we are? How's that going for you? Let us know in the comments below or send us a voicenote!
Are You Keeping Up With The Joneses? (spending money to keep up with others)
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" describes the habit of trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessio...
Fungua Roho (Part 2); Grieving Google & Navigating Life As Content Creators
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With love from Sharon & Jules
Fungua Roho- Opening Up About Life Lately (Part 1)
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Your Partner 'Controlling' or just 'Traditional'? Our thoughts on the Keke Palmer debate
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With love from Sharon, Jules, Charles, Dez and Ciru
Is the Pressure To Get Married & Have Kids Justified?
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While @Juila was away, we invited our favourite co-hosts @ciru & @charles to sit in and keep @Sharon company. It was an ABSOLUTE RIOT! Let us know...
We'll Miss You Kwambox
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a great time having Sheila Kwambox on the podcast; Let's all slide in her DM's and send her all the love as she moves onto her n...
Why Do People Cheat?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Sharon, Jules and Kwambox.
What Are Your Family Dynamics?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have first-born syndrome like @kwmabox and @Jules, or do you have last-born syndrome like @Sharon? This week we give you a sneak peek into our ...
Crazy Things We've Done For Love... especially to KEEP love.
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one is self-explanatory! But heh, your stories were HILARIOUS! With love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia.
Making Friends As An Adult- Why is it so hard???
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us, or is it extremely difficult to make friends as adults? Also, we're giggling at Jules saying that at a certain age, we all have chr...
What Would Your Ex Say About You?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would your Ex say about you? The person we were in our twenties versus now is two totally different people. Luckily we've grown, we've he...
Things We Like & Don't Like About Gen Z (F*ck GenZ #Respectfully)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has been said about Gen Z... but here's what we think about this interesting group of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The goo...
Navigating Being Broke!
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being broke is the realest form of 'character development'. What lesson did you learn from NOT having money? Please drop us a comment below an...
What Is Your Relationship With Food & Your Body?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get really personal about our relationship with food... and by extension, our bodies. Are you like Charles & Jules.. always hungry or...
A Guide to Dating In Nairobi- Our International Listeners, This One Is For You!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dating in Nairobi is an extreme sport, so we made this episode to help our International listeners navigate the CHAOS. While we love it here, dating i...
Are Content Creators Copying Each Other?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay original in the content creation space? This is a really sticky conversation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Are content cre...
Lets talk Money & Retirement With Charles Murito
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk MONEY, specifically 'retirement money'! This week Charles is back and he is leading this important conversation that touches on...
Have You Ever Been Period-Shamed?
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In line with International Women's Day, we shed light on period stigma and open up about instances where WE have been period shamed. We also talk abou...
When Your Sister Is NOT Your Keeper!
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we kick off International Women's Month, we're talking about the idea of 'being your sister's keeper' and highlighting situations where a sister wa...
Love Is Blind;Lessons On Love From A Blind Man
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To conclude our Valentines Special, we sat down with Julius Mbura, who is visually impaired, and he taught us life-changing lessons about LOVE. A Lawy...
(UPDATED) A Galentines Special; Get to really know US!
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is another edition of our "Fungua Roho Sessions", but this time we play a game of cards that have interesting prompts that get us opening...
Forbidden Fruit; Have You Ever Had A Bite?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its the month of love, but lets be honest....not all love stories are ones to be proud of. This week we tap into our inner Eve and share love/lust sto...
How Did You Perform In High School/ KCSE?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's KCSE results season, so this week we throw it back to high school and talk about the pressure we had to pass exams; Especially KCSE! Are you like...
Are We Oversharing On Social Media? (Prince Harry, Lori Harvey, Jules, Lydia KM, Shazzoh, Michelle Ntalami, Kim K, Kwambox etc)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all on the fence with this one; but are we "oversharing" on social media? On this episode we explore examples of your favourite celebrities and ...
Shit We're Leaving Behind In 2022 ! (Natural Hair, Self Doubt, Toxic Friends etc)
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its our first episode of 2023 and we couldn't be more excited! A New Year marks new beginnings, new habits and new resolve. But what are the things yo...
Are The Best Men Stuck In The Friendzone? With Charles Murito
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We recently came across an interesting stand-up comedian who basically insinuated that women tend to "friendzone' potential suitors and end up with me...
Why Don't Kenyans Watch Kenyan Movies?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched a Kenyan Movie? What is your favourite one? While Kenya is not known for its film industry, there are have been several films th...
Why Don't Young People Go To Church Anymore?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We recently came across a tweet where the user was asking "Why don't young people to church anymore, especially if you raised in the church?" This spa...
Advice to Our Younger Selves
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Julia and Sharon share advice they would give to their younger-selves. A really heart warming session, this was! What advice would you have...
Meet Our Siblings- with Derrick Gaitho & Loise Machira
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we played a round of Sibling Tag, where we invited our siblings to answer random questions about us and our childhood! Wueh, the stories are...
Lessons On Love From An Economist- With Wangari Muikia
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about the intersection of Love & Economics? Well, neither did we, until we had an economist join in on the fun! This week we invited ...
Love vs Compatibility- With Charles Murito
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love versus Compatibility; What matters more in a relationship? This week we all differed on this one. But one thing we all agreed on, is that you nee...
Fungua Roho- New Jobs, New Lovers, New Homes.
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last season you really loved our #FunguaRoho session, so we decided bring it back and open up about what’s been going on in our lives. New love, New...
Would You Be On A Reality Show? With Kwambox
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reality shows are now a dime a dozen, but back in 2010 (12 years ago) it was a still nascent industry. This week , Kwambox shares her experience on Bi...
Our First Time Stories- With Kwambox (Sex, Public Shaming & More)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go round the table sharing our first time in various precarious situations. Categories include "First Public Scandal", "First Time Having...
What Are Our Toxic Traits? With Janet Mbugua
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a two year (unplanned) hiatus we're finally back and we're so excited to resume podcasting! To kick off season two, we invited seasoned media pe...
Do Men Ever Need Reassurance? #AskTheMen with Bright Gameli
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Noni recently came across an interesting tweet with a lady asking “Why are men so secure? What’s the secret? Like, do y’all ever need reassuranc...
Do You Feel Pressure To Get Married?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you were raised by African parents and you are over the age of 25, then brace yourself for incessant pressure to get married! Whether the pressure ...
#FunguaRoho: What's On Our Mind?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tried something different, we totally 'FREESTYLED' the session!! We decided to speak off-script, off-the-cuff, and candidly s...
Do You Call Out Your Friends?
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of our lovely listeners sent us a voice note that preempted this conversation; Do we call out our friends? It's definitely not an easy thing to do...
Do You Have Body Insecurities? Let's Be Candid For A Second
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll start by saying, this was a really cute session; listen to the end and you’ll understand why. Also, we're already 10 EPISODES IN? Wow, Thank ...
Should You Delete Your Ex's Pics From Social Media? (Ex-Etiquette)
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Ex-Etiquette! How should you engage with your 'former' significant other? It's a slippery slope! One minute they are calling you aski...
Ever Had A Partner Who Just Switched Up On You?
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, we know... People change. But what we're talking about today is people SWITCHING UP! It's the shitty kind of change. The one that creeps up on y...
Are We Crossing The Line With Celebrity Gossip?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, Privacy is an illusion. Everybody's business is everybody's business...and when you're a media personality your business is LITERALLY someone...
You Chasing Your Passion Or Paycheck?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most confusing questions of our time; Should you pursue your Passion or Paycheck? Or maybe both? We get into 'unconventional career paths',...
Why Are We Dating The Same People?
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Excuse me, I'm asking for a friend...WHY ARE WE DATING THE SAME PEOPLE? "Six degrees of separation" is the idea that all people are six, or fewe...
You Down For An Open Relationship?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ENTANGLEMENT- A word that has found new meaning in 2020! After Jada Pinkett Smith dropped the bomb on the world that she was in an ‘entanglement’ ...
Friends With Benefits; Who Caught The Feels?
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about ’Situationships’, or better yet ‘Friends With Benefits’. Listen, Nairobi is a micro-community and whether you...
How You REALLY Doing? COVID & All!
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we vulnerably share our initial reaction to this pandemic (still feels weird typing that), and how we settled into living in these 'unpreced...
Who Are We? Come We Tell You!
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode, we open up about how we met; The good, the bad, and the ugly. Friendships are full of ups and downs, and as you get to know us ...
its Related, i Promise (TRAILER)
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a sneak peak of our new podcast! Hosted by Sharon Machira, Muthoni Muchiri and Julia gaitho. A little cheer to to get you through t...