The Talk Shop

Nigerian politician Ike Ekweremmadu and his wife were recently arrested on human trafficking and organ harvesting charges. We dive into the story and give you our thoughts. Drake and Beyonce dropped some oontz oontz music and we had to do[...]

What does the Heard/Depp case have in common with Nigerian politics. Lies, deception and the court of public opinion. We dive into the strangest domestic abuse case in years and the shady world of the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Elections.

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Small Group chats are hard to manage but school alumni group chats are wild! We're all different people now, can we all get along? Is it even important? We dive in! More star wars racial drama pops up. It feels[...]

Blasphemy! What is it and why is it so bad that young student named Deborah had to die for it? We talk about it, the socio-political implications and much more. 

And Bernie became a dad of two, yeah!

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The US Supreme Court has drafted an opinion that would invalidate Roe v Wade removing federal abortion protections. Millions of women would lose the right to choose whether to carry out a pregnancy or not. We dive into the history[...]

Elon Musk has now bought twitter in what's seen as a bold move to support freedom of speech or a wholly irresponsible depending on the side of the fence you sit on. We also talk about a school trip in[...]

The Nigerian tech ecosystem has been discussing horrible bosses and what some might consider industry toxicity. After Bento, the spotlight is on Flutterwave and it's CEO, GB Agboola. We take a look at what's been said, what makes sense and[...]

100 Episodes! Wow! We are so thankful that we've gotten this far and we thought the best way to celebrate would be to host a big blockbuster of an episode. To do so, we brought our friends Amanda from The[...]

Have you ever been harassed or had the police called while trying to withdraw your own money from the bank? Well, Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther has. We discuss the incident, self-hate, bias and more. We also have a[...]

I'M VENGEANCE! The Batman just dropped and we have to talk about it. To do so, we drafted in film connoisseur Chidera Nwaroh to discuss. Do we like it, do we hate it? Is Pattinson the best Batman now? We[...]

This week we're joined by blogger and friend Abi Sanni. We talk about her blog itsthethingsinlife.com, dating, finding love and a little bit about Love is Blind. We also answer an important question; What's more important when you're looking for[...]

This week we talk about taking our kids out and how they act in other people's houses. Russia looks like its about to invade Ukraine. What does this mean? Is it World War 3? If you're curious about the Freedom[...]

Technology has uplifted many communities and brought wealth to many. It's about time the black community used tech for its own benefit. This is where BlackMINT comes in. We're joined by Ayobami, co-founder of BlackMINT to talk about his journey[...]

Joe Rogan said some racist things in his past and he's had to answer for it. Is it a hit job? Does it matter? We discuss. Nick Cannon won't stop having kids until he's establish a new tribe entirely. Should[...]

From Lauren Smith Fields to Mason Greenwood's assuault of Harriet Robson to mental health issues that lead to Chelsie Kryst's death, it seems that we talk about violence against women time and time again and to be honest it's exhausting.[...]

This week, twitter was set ablaze by two of the most misogynistic podcasters in the game today. They tell us that men and women are in a battle for supremacy and they don't date black women either. We decide to[...]

We all know the promise of true love and wedded bliss. But what about that time that you felt even for a moment that you wanted out? Teleola Iyi Kola-Edun founder of When I Wanted Out joins us on this[...]

Welcome to 2022 or should we call it 2020 Part 3 since we're back to peak Covid? We wanted to usher in the new year by talking about our respective Christmas trips to Nigeria and Houston and a little bit[...]

2021 has come and gone wow! We wanted to do a year in review focusing on our favorite movies and tv shows. Check it out and let us know if you agree with our picks. We'll also be taking a[...]

Bullying is prevalent in schools around the world. What can we as parents/parents to be do about it? How much impact can we have to ensure our kids don't become bullies or that they speak up when bullied? We also[...]

Our friend Rodney host of The Young God podcast talked about male tears and why women need to give us a break about that, so we decided to talk about it too. On this episode we dive into the topic[...]

We saw two sides of the US justice system this past week. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted while the McMichael's and their friend were found guilty of murder. We discuss whether these verdicts were correct and the complexities that surrouns them.[...]

With great power comes great responsibility right? Except if you're a tech bro with power to hire young girls who are desperate to find a job. We discuss the gross abuse of privilege that's been uncovered in the Nigerian tech[...]

Imagine going to see your favorite artist in concert and almost being trampled to death. This was the reality for some but many others weren't so lucky and actually died at Travis Scott's AstroWorld. We discuss the incident, the fallout[...]

Sorry we're late this week but as they say, better late than never right. We have a little grown man chat about buying a house and process of moving. We then talk about the movie of the moment...dune! We hope[...]

On the year first anniversary of the Lekki Toll gate shooting, Chimdi and Bernie discuss last year events, expose lies being told by government officials and discuss if things have sufficiently changed. There's also a big discussion on topicsthat got[...]

A lot of people are upset over Dave Chappelle's latest special, 'The Closer' but was what he was saying lost in transalation or was this a step too far? At what point does a comedian cross the line? Should a[...]

On this episode of the talk shop we talk about shows and movies we are watching now and the ones we are excited for. Is Squid game worth it? What about What if...? Also, we argue over Spiderman. Whose the[...]

Nicki MInaj said her cousin's friend tookt he covid vaccine, his testicles swole up and he became impotent, OK! We do a deep dive on this mess and vaccine hesitancy in general. Also, whoever told Drake that he's on Michael[...]

What's it like travelling internationally with kids during Covid? We spill the beans and don't offer any solutions because we don't have any. Additonally, First Take will never be the same now that Stephen A Smith got Max Kellerman fired.[...]

Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest athlete in the world, if social media is any indicator. His ability to move merchandise is seen by the record number of endorsements he has. He's the man who has it all but there's an[...]

Today we are joined by helicopter Dad (no, he doesn't fly them), startup expert and new podcaster Chiedu Odogwu on the Talk Shop. This episode is solely dedicated to fatherhood and just trying to be the best dad you can[...]

Dumebi and Justin met in The Netherlands and of course, they fell in love. But what happens when love isn't enough? We talk about their love story, the cultural obstacles put in their way, parental expectations and how they overcame[...]

This week on the pod, we welcome Kome Eto - an Engineer with a pretty unique life. We discuss his recent pandemic nuptials and the add stories/circumstances surrounding the planning and execution, his passion/interest in stand up comedy, and round[...]

We talk about long poverdue vacations today! Are you an active vacation person or do you prefer the chill lazy vacation? We also wonder what's with all these celebrities and not bathing until they smell like a swamp. Batman's sidekick[...]

DaBaby said some mad things this past week and the LGBTQ+ community went off, and rightly so. We talk about this and how to apologoize when you're wrong. Jada and The Lox absolutely destroyed Dipset in their Verzuz battle, find[...]

Is the modern day fan too demanding of athletes? Do we put too much pressure on them and expect them to be superhuman 100% of the time? Bernie and Chimdi discuss this, the adverse effects of working at home and[...]

Would you pay $28 million for 10 minutes in space or is your money better spent trying to end world hunger? We discuss Bezos and Branson's space tourism and space waste plans. How hard is it to pronounce Nigerian names?[...]

How do 28 men get close enough to assassinate the President of Haiti and ss there a link to anti-vaxxers? We talk about the disrespect Love Island shows to black women. Speaking of black women, Wendy Williams is disgracing herself[...]

Racism is real, it thrives online and we've seen it first hand. We talk about how BlackMINT, a sincere initiative was trolled by racists. We also talk about Sha'Carri Richardson's olympic ban and whether or not it's racist. Continuing on[...]

No one likes moving right? Well, what if you had to drive 16 hours to your new home? Chimdi is about to embark on that mission and Bernie feels some type of way. The lads also discuss Matt Hancock's cheating[...]

Did your parents ever have "the talk" with you? We talk about our experiences with "the talk" and how we intend to address it. Whether it be sex or other adult topics, avoidance isn't the best policy and we tell[...]

Trigger Warning, Discussions of Rape, Sexual Assault, Pedophilia! A very sensitive topic but we felt it had to be discussed. The beautiful, smart, strong Ms. Womiye Ojo shares her experience(s) with us and educates us on the work she is[...]

Pres. Buhari has bannned Twitter Nigeria. Why? How? What does this mean for social media and expression moving forward? We discuss. Tiwa Savage vs Seyi Shay was wild, but whose right in this beef? Is flying in Nigeria really that[...]

Vaccines are rolling out better in many places. Could the end of covid be here and what will be the effect of Covid on mental health? Insecurity in Nigeria is at fever pitch, what does this mean for future generations[...]

Ezinne Nwazulu joins us and tells her progress story. We always hear about success stories and failures but life isn't just about one or the other, life is about progress. We talk about her business[...]

Let's talk about business shall we. Have you ever thought about starting your own side hustle? Do it! Trust us! Chimdi has finally launched his beard care brand Gemu Guru. Follow @thegemuguru on instagram now. We[...]

On this episode of The Talk Shop, we delve into some important safety and security issues. Women in Nigeria are under attack. What's going on and what can we do? Yet again, tensions between Israel and Palestine soar. Who is[...]

We are delighted to have a trailblazer in the finance sector, podcast host and geneal man of the people, Aziz Garuba on the show. We talk about his career in finance, how he aims to uplift the black community in[...]

This week, we revisit several hot topics including the COVID-19 Vaccine, black captain america/falcon and its significance and the tragic state of Nigeria and this Isa Pantami issue. Nigeria is mad tiring! God safe us!! 

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April 20th, 2021 was wild. George Floyd's killer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty. The European Super League started and ended within 48 hours due to global fan pressure. We also discuss what a Black Captain America would mean to[...]

Sometimes, hearing your peers talking about the risks they took and the success they’ve found as a result, you gain much more inspiration than any self help book/motivational speaker could’ve given. This is EXACTLY how we felt after talking with/listening[...]

We like to highlight men who do good things in society but sometimes we have to take our time and drop bombs on the disappointing ones. On this episode of the talkshop we go in on the toxic masculinity that’s[...]

As the saying goes, the devil is definitely in the details and Lil Nas X definitely showed up with some offensive details. We have a lot to say about a man lap dancing Satan. Some people think that the Covid[...]

This week on #thetalkshoppod, we are joined - once again - by our friend Tose Oriakhi, to review the long awaited Zack Snyder's Justice League cut! It was a great discussion. Do y'all think Batfleck is better than Bale's version?[...]

Day Care is interesting isn't it? Kids learn more words, eat more food and they also get sick more, but the peace and quiet is worth it right? Zack Snyder's Justice League is upon us and we discuss this historic[...]

Have you ever wanted to understand how the Federal Government of Nigeria operates? If so, this is a show for you. We speak to the Somkele Awakalu, special adviser to the President. We talk about a myriad of issues including[...]

50 freakin episodes! Wow! This is a major achievement for us at @thetalkshoppod and we want to thank you all for showing up for us, for listening to us, for sharing our content and encouraging us. It's been a fun[...]

Is there too much pressure in society to get married? Is there another way? We dive into this and more with our friend Alexander Nathan. We take a deep look into common law relationships, gender equality in marriage and more.[...]

When it comes to police protests in Nigeria it really feels like it's deja vu. #EndSARS
We continue our entertainment review series by going over the first five episodes of #WandaVision (21:20) and we explain the hype behind Zack Snyder's Justice[...]

Happy Black History Month or should we say Black History Year! We are delighted to be joined by writer and radio producer Tayo Bero. This episode is a deep dive into the journalism industry, anti-black racism in Canada, Black hair[...]

This past week on @thetalkshoppod,  Wallstreet went mad. GME went through the roof, and the free market has proven to be anything but. Instead of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, Robinhood seems to be serving the[...]

On this episode of The Talk Shop we welcome in friend of the Tose Oriakhi for a banter filled hour of roasts, insults and some gentlemanly advice. We review the Trump era and predict what's to come. We also dive[...]

Soon to be Dr. Chidera Nwaroh joins us this week on The Talk Shop. We learn how difficult it is being a black doctor when the personnel and the curriculum all seem to be against you.

We also dive deep into[...]

This is some grown men chat here! You've heard it said many times, DRESS THE PART and we bring on one of the best clothier's in the business to talk all this men's fashion - Duke Ubong Ata. 

If you want[...]

Lord Vino joins us on The Talk Shop to discuss his latest album, Soft Boy. Vino is a stellar lyricist whose love for the finer things in life make for a compelling project and even better conversation. We are sure[...]

The talk shop is back and finally on youtube. We talk about following your dreams with beat maker extraordinaire Manny Manhattan. We talk about how he got into the music game, the obstacles he had to overcome, artists he’s worked[...]

Isn't it crazy how Charles and Camilla got away with that "Fred and Gladys" crap for YEARS? and that "engagement" interview - "whatever 'in love' is!"... such cruelty! Such an unhappy union from the jump! Poor Princess Di. Join us[...]

Fatherhood is a difficult task, but it's especially difficult if you call your daughter a ho in front of millions of people. Is Kevin Hart that bad of a dad or are we all unable to take a joke? We[...]

So it was international men's day and we didn't even know. Well we don't really celebrate that anyway but hey let's talk about it. We also get into the Fresh Prince reunion, our favorite shows, Gucci vs Jeezy and which[...]

Great Episode this week! The guys are joined by a good friend of the Pod - Dr. Keaton Grant. We discuss the cross continental similarities and differences between Jamaican and Nigerian culture - including but not limited to: Music, inter-religious[...]

Joe Biden wins! No. 46 is in and 45 is FIRED! Oh what a day for democracy and the civilized world. No more tweet storms, no more conspiracies, no more insults, no more Don Jr, no more Ivanka, no more[...]

This week we are joined by none other than Tunwa Matthew Malumi of the youtube series/podcast Little Or No Preparation @littleonprep on instagram and twitter. On this episode we tell you who will win the US elections. We also talk[...]

It's so sad that we even have to talk about this but October 20, 2020 was the day that peaceful protestors were shot at by Nigerian military personnel. This episode of The Talk Shop is one full of rage and[...]

Thanks guys for joining us for another episode of The Talk Shop with Bernie and Chimdi. We were fortunate to talk to Namo The MC but just call him Namo. We talk about how he got into comedy, what the[...]

We here at The Talk Shop are so proud of our brothers and sisters back home in Nigeria protesting and putting their lives on the line to ensure police brutality is a thing of the past. To do so SARS[...]

Isn't it Ironic? There aren't enough words to describe the series of events that have taken place at the first debate and in the days since. Donald Trump, yes Donald Trump has corona virus. We're amazed Joe Biden doesn't have[...]

This week we're honoured to be joined by That Tall Lady Adaeze Iheobi @thattalllady on instagram. Adaeze is a travel blogger and an accomplished petroleum engineer. We thought it'd be great to follow up our long distance discussion with Okenwa[...]

Ever thought about long distance? Well if you have at any point or even if you're totally against it, this episode is for you. Your hosts are joined by Chimdi's brother-in-law Okenwa to discuss long distance love and the effects[...]

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE! On this weeks episode, we discuss a whole bunch of big social issues including the unfortunate murder of Barbara Ofori at the hands of her abusive Husband! Domestic Violence is NEVER the answer! Have you seen the[...]

Welcome to episode 27 of The Talk Shop! Today, Bernie and Chimdi recount a year of fatherhood and discuss the things they've learned over the last 12 months. The lads also discuss the latest round of police violence against black[...]

One this week's episode of The Talk Shop we welcome out good friend - Emeka Iheme. The Fundery Africa mastermind joins us to talk business in Nigeria and much much more!

We also pay tribute to our on screen King of[...]

On this week's episode of #thetalkshoppod, its just the boys! And we talk about EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING. Join us as we talk about the infamous WAP song and video, the new Nasty Nas album, The Batman movie (and HBO Max[...]

Another week, another episode of The Talkshop. This time we welcome Amanda Bates, founder of theblackexpat.com to the show. We have fun chat discussing what it means to be an expat and how black people view the term. We dive[...]

This is a particular hot episode. We review Black is king, breakdown the accusations of witchcraft worship in the visual album and analyze a perceived black inferiority complex. We also dive into the world of media manipulation through the lens[...]

This week on the Talkshop we are delighted to be joined by our dear friends, power couple and entrepreneurs Obinna and Chinju Udora. We discuss their ventures Col Fragrances, Fit Nigeria and pit them against each other in a marital[...]

This week on the Talk Shop we talk to Nigeria's very own Elon Musa, Nosa Oyegun. Nosa has co-founded Eat Drink Lagos, Tix, Festival Coins and is an early stage employee at Kuda Bank; one of the first digital only[...]

Welcome back The Talk Shop. On Episode 20 we do our grown man thing talking about investing in stocks, side hustles and day care for our kids. In the second half of the show we go HAM diving into The[...]

This is a big one! Bernie and Chimdi welcome singer, superstar and overcomer Kechi Okwuchi who became a global sensation after bringing down the house week after week on America's Got Talent. We talk about her experience on the show,[...]

Thanks for joining us on another episode of The Talk Shop. This week's guest is none other than Abdullahi Ajala, aka Da Titan. Abdul is an investment specialist by day and fun loving health and fitness guru by night. We[...]

Welcome to another episode of the Talk Shop. On this episode we talk about the internet fraud that made Hushpuppi a household name. We touch very very very briefly on Liverpool winning some trophy. A deep dive into Roc Nation[...]

Thanks for joining us for a special Father's Day episode of the Talk Shop with Bernie and Chimdi. On this episode we go detail what fatherhood has been like and what it means to us, what we learned from our[...]

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Talk Shop. We continue our discussion on race relations in North America and police brutality. We also touch base on the disagreements between African-Americans and Africans and how we stay connected[...]

On this episode of The Talk Shop Chimdi and I have the pleasure of talking to Nigerian blogger, and digital content creator Alma Ngur. We discuss the business of YouTube, Inter-tribal marriage and the rape emergency in Nigeria. If you[...]

It’s been a HARD week for us all. On The Talk Shop this week, we had to chat about the tragedy that is police brutality, itss origins and continued growth due to renewed racial tensions. We try to end it[...]

On The Talk Shop this week, the lads chat with Mr. AK Okubs aka Mr. Side Hustle Fit about his fitness journey, being a millennial dad, finding motivations/building good habits, marriage dynamics and Hip hop!! Listen right now and don't[...]

Episode 11 out now! A bit of a serious conversation about racism in America, 6ix9ine and his snitching antics. We dive into Lil  Boosie's outrageous comments about how he prepares his son for manhood and women! Enjoy!!!! Like, share, review[...]

Thanks for joining us again for another episode of The Talk Shop with Bernie and Chimdi. Today we're joined by Ijeoma Mogo. Ijeoma is a force to reckon with in the world of corporate finance and a freelancer extraordinaire. We[...]

Summer is upon us and the virus isn't letting up. We have big plans and are hoping that the lockdown allows us to get to it. 

Also on this episode we talk about the issues of sexual assault that exploded on[...]

MJ or Lebron? Spank or don't spank your kids? Don't listen to the cops or listen to the cops? These are the pertinent questions we discuss this week on the talk shop. Oh and yeah we give Kanye a bit[...]

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Talk Shop! We have a special guest for you this time, Rodney Omeokachie. Rodney is the founder of Avo, a creative marketing house, the Avocado podcast network and of course, he's[...]

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Talk Shop. On this episode, we talk about one of the weirdest IG live faux love circles involving British model Eva Apio and Davido's former gateman and aspiring rapper FatherDMW.
We stay[...]

You asked and we delivered. The wives are on! Amaka and Amara join the boys on this episode of The Talk Shop. There's a lot of brutal honesty and advice that both sides need to hear as well as a[...]

Welcome to another episode of the Talk Shop. As usual we delve deep into a myriad of topics. 

We explain how we named our respective kids (9:30)
Offset leads us down a discussion on infidelity in relationships (21:07)
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OOOOOHHH! Your boys Bernie and Chimdi are back with a bang. This week we talk about the creative way Lil Boosie is social distancing. We also answer some questions from listeners around navigating the workforce as black men and how[...]

On the second episode of The Talk Shop, we talk about how the Corona virus is screwing up everyone's weddings, work, livelihoods and travel plans. Does what happen in the group chat stay in the group chat? We have a[...]

Welcome to The Talk Shop! We're so excited to put this podcast out and we hope you enjoy the ride. On this episode we introduce you to Bernie and Chimdi, we talk about our kids, the beautiful and harsh reality[...]