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HeartsnSpadesDavid wed Chioma | Dior factory busted for Extortion | Rick Ross vs Vancouver saga | Bronny James drafted in the NBAIn this episode, SaayCheese and Thomas speak about currently trending topics around the world. We hope that you all enjoy the conversation.
2024-07-1359 minHeartsnSpadesNigeria Changes Anthem | Caitlin Clark VS WNBA | Mike Tyson / Jake Paul fight postponed | & moreWe react to a couple of events currently happening around the world. We commence with Nigeria changing its national anthem and its consequences. Is that the right move for the country to make at this time? We also speak about Caitlin Clark's ordeal with the WNBA and how she is a big win. Not leaving out the Mike Tyson fight with Jake Paul being postponed. We also touch on Super Eagles Kayode Olarenwaju's saga where he stated that the three kids birthed by his wife are not his
2024-06-241h 10HeartsnSpadesOpen Relationship backfires | Bumble Changes policy | ‘I left him because he was too perfect’ - Kaka’s wifeThomas, Oscar, and SaayCheese cover open relationships, and Bumble changes its policy for men to approach first. We spoke briefly about things we realized growing up. Lastly, we discuss Kaka’s wife leaving him because he was too perfect.
2024-05-251h 29HeartsnSpadesEP82| Standing On Business With God and Giving Gratitude | We Are Back!Human wants are insatiable, constantly driving us toward our next goal. Often, we forget the graciousness that God has bestowed upon us, overlooking the times He has come through for us. Instead, we become burdened with what we lack. We forget all that we have, ignoring that others would give anything to trade places with us.
We should always be thankful to God. We should always give thanks because God has come through for us in ways we do not even realize.
Additionally, we reflect on the themes of friendship, jealousy, and motivation.
2024-05-181h 22HeartsnSpadesEp 81|Walmart & self Checkout policy|Ontario school board sue SM platforms | Toronto rain Tax & MoreThe home team covers wonderful and trending events in Canada and around the world that happened over the past few weeks. We hope you listen, like, and subscribe to the channel.
2024-04-081h 28HeartsnSpades"Nigerians, if you are not doing Afrobeat, they throw you to the back" | My journey through Music.The team is joined by Silas to have a sit down with the Awesome Adesewa. In this episode, she discusses her starting out in music, her motivation for singing in the first place, and the challenges she faces as an Afrosoul singer. She also lets us know what is up next for her. This was a wonderful episode. You guys should enjoy it as you watch. Happy Easter as well.
2024-03-3044 minHeartsnSpadesEP80| Kai Cenat visits Nigeria | Why Abroad can be very lonely | Women do not like fats guys!In this episode, we discuss the trending headlines:
Kai Cenat's visit to Nigeria
iPhone vs Android
ST Patrick's Day event in Canada
Medical assistance Dying in the west
Capital Punishment in most places of the world
2024-03-191h 30HeartsnSpadesEP 79 | How To Get Into Nursing in Canada As an Immigrant And Become an RN | Health & Wellness TipsIn episode 79 of the HeartsnSpades podcast, we discuss health and wellness and are led into the conversation by two wonderful nurses. We try to understand why certain things happen with our health and what we can do to pre-empt them. We talk about self-medication and its consequences on our bodies. We try to understand the reason for the wait times in Canadian hospitals and how we can manage them better. We discuss the barriers to getting into nursing abroad and what one can do to speed things up. We also spoke about STDs and a call to get tested...
2024-03-091h 33HeartsnSpadesEp 78| Owning Pythons as Pets |Russia Creates Cancer Vaccine |Burna in Canada| Omah Lay Saga & moreSo much to talk about today with the team as we welcome Mazi Silas on the podcast. It was epic, lots pff differing opinions but that is what makes the conversation interesting. We are not interested in an eco-chamber, we want a place where ideas are challenged and the best thoughts are put forward.
2024-03-022h 01HeartsnSpadesEP 77 | Drake's Leak | Alberta Trans policy | Nigerian to replace Johnny Depp | Post Nut Clarity & moreIn this clip, we discuss Drake's nude leak, its impact on him as a star, and how it would only boost his rep. We talk about the new policy from Alberta where before children can have their pronouns changed, the consent of their parents is required. We also talk about a Nigerian replacing Jonnhy Depp in the new Pirate of the Caribbean. One big topic that plagues guys, is after sex, sometimes, we want to be left alone but do the ladies know?
2024-03-021h 17HeartsnSpadesAfcon Review by a Nigerian, Liberian, and Cameroonian- Road to the Finals.We review the 2023 African Cup of Nations, and we talk about the improvements of soccer in Africa. We look at why African teams still go for foreign coaches. We speak about teams and their strengths. We discuss at length the refereeing and VAR during the tournament. Some people feel that refereeing during the Afcon is better than in Europe. We also talk about the politics in African football and the issue of Onana and Cameroon Because this was shot on the eve of the final, we gave a late prediction and someone on the panel guessed it right. We...
2024-02-2159 minHeartsnSpadesEP76 | US Border Crisis and How it Affects Canada | WWE's Vince McMahon Sexual Allegations | & MoreIn episode 76, we discuss the following topics:
Truckers Protest Ruling in Ottawa 2024
Millennials & GenZs are rejecting promotions and more assignments at work
Work-from-home staff are getting fewer promotions than those who work in the office.
WWE's Vince McMahon and sexual allegations.
US border crisis and how it affects Canada
Sharing Encounters with Police
2024-02-101h 53HeartsnSpadesEP75|2511 People died from toxic drugs in B.C Canada | Int'l student update | FAA hires| & more.Loaded episode with so many important topics to delve into. We sincerely hope you enjoy the episode and have an awesome week.
2024-02-041h 58HeartsnSpadesEp74 | 2024 Tech Layoffs | Cap in Canadian Intl. Students | Ibadan on🔥 | Normalizing Cheating & More
2024 Tech Layoffs: The stats so far, why it is happening, and how can people prepare themselves.
Canada to put a cap on international students: We share our thoughts on this new policy and how it would change the landscape of things for the admission of international students going forward.
Court rejects Jordan Peterson's appeal to go for social media training as proscribed by Ontario College of Psychologists. How does this affect free speech?
We also share our thoughts on the explosion that happened in Ibadan and what we think might be the reason behind it.
Afcon updates: Countries making it...
2024-01-271h 52HeartsnSpadesPastor TB Joshua's Allegations 🙆🏾♂️ | Blackrock & Adebayo Ogunlesi's GIP 💵 | Super Eagles At Afcon.Awesome Episode where we speak about the following topics:
1. Succession Series wins big at the Golden Globes
2. Super Eagles Progress at the Afcon
3. Blackrock acquires Adebayo Ogunlesi's GIP
4. Unravelling revelations about TB Joshua
5. Elon Must alleged to be using drugs.
We hope you enjoy the conversation
#canada #elonmusk #tbjoshua #afcon2023 #succession #afrobeat #africa
2024-01-201h 29HeartsnSpades"No Negotiation Over My Standards" | Jonathan Majors Verdict | Harvard Pres Resigns Over PlagiarismWe started the new year by talking about our new year plans and themes. What do we hope to achieve this year and what do we look forward to then we jumped to some trending news like the Jonathan Majors verdict, Harvard president resigning over issues of plagiarism. It is an awesome podcast and we hope you give it a great listening.
2024-01-131h 44HeartsnSpadesChristmas Special | Abroad Boys are Back | Dundas Square Changed to Sankofa Square | Update on Adam22 and LenaThePlugIn this special Christmas episode, we recount our Christmas experiences growing up. We look back on the moments we value the most and discuss what we miss about them. We discuss the arrival of the "Abroad boys " into Nigeria and what this Christmas will look like in that part of the world. We also talked about Dundas Square changed to Sankofa Square, the history, and the implication behind this change.
2023-12-231h 35HeartsnSpadesUnraveling the science behind Magun | Fornication according to the bible | Bodily enhancement & effects validationWe break down the concept of Magun and the science behind it and question the myth. We touch fornication and set a date to discuss further. We talk about bodily enhancement and the effect validation has on us. Enjoy
2023-12-171h 56HeartsnSpadesImmigrants should not run or hold political positions in the countries they immigrate to | Review off Tesla Cyber Truck.Honored to have Hibatu on the podcast as our guest as we discuss immigration, immigrating as a kid vs an Adult, should immigrants run or hold political positions in the countries they immigrate to. We also reviewed the new Tesla Cyber Truck and spoke about Sam Altman’s return.
2023-12-092h 14HeartsnSpadesSharing our Experiences about going to Babcock University and how we met each other.In this episode, we have the one and only Adako Gbemileke who is our dear friend whom Akin and I attended Babcock with. We share some of our experiences at Babcock Univerity, how we met each other and the journeys life has led us through. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks!
2023-12-021h 29HeartsnSpadesHeart felt conversation- Why Akin and Thomas are still single?|Unpacking Akin's trip to Montreal|Sam Altman and OpenAThis episode begins with Akin narrating his experience with his trip to Montreal, we then discuss the reasons we are bothh single and what we are looking for exactly. We also talk about Diddy and Cassie's case filing, Sam Altman fired from openAI, and why Osama Bin Laden was trending during the week. Trust me, every minute episode of this is delightful to listen to. We hope you enjoy every bit
2023-11-251h 49HeartsnSpadesWhy parents chose spouses for their Children and why they should still choose todayThis is a lit episode and one you wouldn’t want to skip, We discuss a whole lot and share our thoughts ranging from Lebron using PEDs, to Twitter's evolution since Slon bought it, to Steve Harvey's wife cheating on him, and gym etiquette. Some back and forths here and there but I mean that is what you get when you have Akin and Cally on the podcast. We hope you actually do enjoy this episode. Happy Weekend.
2023-11-182h 11HeartsnSpadesDevelopment in Nigeria and Cameroon - Why is Africa still largely governed by tired old men?Whenever development in Africa is discussed, emotions run high largely due to the disappointment in its growth and those who still give excuses for these poor changes. We ask why Africans are scared of taking their destiny into their hands and what stops them from being great. We also have a recap of the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight and then talk about the current drama between Tyrese Gibson and his ex-wife.
2023-11-112h 02HeartsnSpades"If my wife does not take my last name then she is not meant for me" |Will Smith & JadaTop episode as we react to so many relationship and dating saga that have been happening in the last weeks. We particularly talk about Jada and Will Smith and why she is on her supposed rampage. This episode has so many twists as we share several personal happenings between ourselves and learn a lot in turn from it.
2023-10-211h 56HeartsnSpadesReacting To Canada Latest Happenings|"Why I would never have a Tesla".In this episode, we react to the latest happenings in Canada like the tensions between Canada and India. We also discuss the high cost of living here in Canada and what the government is doing to resolve this issue. We react to an article about how AirBnB is handling people hosting parties in their leased apartments. Lots of other things in between and we hope you all enjoy.
2023-10-141h 43HeartsnSpadesProducing Chop my money by P-Sqaure and Ile-ijo by May D. What it takes to be great be a Producer!In this episode, we sit down with the veteran producer @fliptyce who has produced streaks of Afro-beat hits. He walks us through his process of creating his magical sound and talks about the great collaborations he has had. We also get into the details of the music industry, what has changed, and what the future holds. A lot of wisdom and experience was dropped in this video and we hope you enjoy as you listen.
2023-10-071h 25HeartsnSpadesReflecting on the Passing of Mohbad|Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou|Setting the right prioritiesThe fallout from the death of late Afrobeat superstar has been nothing but shocking. We talk about the latest information we have on the situation and how the public is responding. we also discuss Tyson Fury's fight with Francis Ngannou which is scheduled to happen on October 28th. We then delve into a very important subject prioritizing the right decisions at different points of your life and the consequences of not doing so early.
2023-09-302h 04HeartsnSpades"You cannot be afraid of Failure"- Entrepreneurship and the challenges before success.In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship and the challenges before success. We discuss the fear factor in people and why people are scared to get started. We generally share our experiences in the different endeavors we have started. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2023-09-231h 41HeartsnSpadesWednesday Special- "Parents can Kill their children according to the Bible" Deuteronomy 21:18-21In this wonderful episode, we react to various current events and trends then we delve into some unspoken side of relationship dynamics. This is a wonderful episode and we hope you enjoy it
2023-09-161h 58HeartsnSpades"I don't care if she had a hoe phase"-Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis|International Students In Canada.In this episode, we react to a lot that has been happening in the public scene from Logan Paul proposing to his girl who Dillon Danis is currently exposing as having a promiscuous past to top news from Chicago. We also circle back home where we talk about the housing crisis in Canada and how international students affect and are affected by it. So many hilarious takes in this one so we hope you enjoy it!
2023-09-091h 59HeartsnSpadesReacting to Burna Boy's Interview/Album|Trumps Mugshot 🔥| Ayra Starr Concert in TorontoIn this episode, we share our opinion about Burna Boy's interview and album. We also react to Trump's fire mugshot that dropped in Georgia. OG our guest shares his experience with his Ayra Starr's concert in Toronto. We talk deeply about Afrobeat, the Headies, and why it is not rated.
2023-09-022h 39HeartsnSpades"My wife's body count must be under 5"|"Making my husband sign a Prenup because I can cheat".Wonderful episode right here as we react to some of the latest news in the world. We also talk about the news of a young man killed in the city of Kitchener. We also react to the new song released by Usher and Keke. We come back home and speak about the university of Waterloo removing class information from its website after the recent attack in the month of June.
2023-08-262h 16HeartsnSpades"Fucked Her In Her Dad's Room"|Cocaine legalization in BC|Pregnancy ScaresThe home team reacts to cocaine/heroin/meth legalization in British Columbia Canada. We also talk about marriage prenups and how many percent we are gonna leave with the misses if a divorce should occur. The conversation continues and we speak about pregnancy scares.
2023-08-192h 06HeartsnSpadesWhat are the things you would not borrow and share with a friend?Top episode here, in this special one we talk about borrowing and sharing things? What are the things you can lend to a friend? How long does your friend have until they return whatever they borrowed from you? What happens if they do not return what you borrowed them in good fate? Enjoy!
2023-08-121h 44HeartsnSpades"If they drop you on Third Mainland Bridge by 2am, you’d get Kidnapped, trust me."Wonderful episode with Akin and Oscar and Thomas as they discuss growing up, and raising a family here in Canada and in Nigeria and its implications. We also discuss driving and the responsibilities of driving. We hope you enjoy this one. Thanks.
2023-08-051h 44HeartsnSpades"As an African, I do not care if a white person calls me niggah| The word just means black ".In this episode, we have a full house with James and Akin back in the mix. We discuss the word niggah, and its usage. Most importantly we discuss if the word has any meaning to us as Africans. This is a super episode trust me. Grab your popcorn and enjoy.
#heartsnspades #wizkid #waterloo #canada #africa
2023-07-291h 48HeartsnSpadesMy experience at Davido's Toronto Concert 2023|Alleged Baby mama call out, right or wrong.In this episode, Dami shares his experience on the Davido Experience show in Toronto. We also talk about the controversial situation Davido was in a couple of weeks ago regarding a woman calling him out for getting her pregnant and him not responding.
2023-07-221h 31HeartsnSpades“Keke should have grinded on Usher| I prefer Jamaican men to Nigerian men because they pack heavy🍆 ”In this episode, Thomas and Dami are joined by two very intelligent and beautiful guests as we discuss some recent trends that has been happening around us. These two ladies are hilarious, funny and smart. Lots of take aways and we appreciate them for coming through. We definitely hope to see them in future episodes. Enjoy!
2023-07-151h 42HeartsnSpadesI cannot marry a single mom| Fornication is not a sinAnother great episode with the top Gs Akin, Dami, and Zicko and in this wonderful episode we discuss dating preferences, we give out some games, and we also very important question each other viewpoints on these topics. Enjoy.
2023-07-081h 36HeartsnSpadesMy skin should not be a criteria for employment. Get the best person to get the job done.In this beautiful episode, Akin, Cally, Dami and Thomas speak about Equality, diversity in jobs and questions whether diversity at the work place is important. We ask which is more important to get the job the color of the person doing the job or or getting the best person to do the job. Enjoy.
2023-07-011h 44HeartsnSpades“I have told my parents I am ready for marriage.| People who do not want to have kids are selfish”.In this special one, we have a wonderful guest on the podcast in the person of AdaOlisa who is a dear friend of ours for some time. The cast on the podcast shares their thoughts on several topics such as how they would raise their kids, how they themselves were raised, and what works and what doesn’t. We also speak about pressures from home regarding marriage. This is a beautiful episode filled with several learnings and banter. We hope that you enjoy listening to it like we did. Thanks as always to Cally and Dammy for making it a...
2023-06-241h 58HeartsnSpades"You don't have money or a job yet your phone is on DnD?"|Ways to Set Kids Up for Success.Beautiful episode right here. We speak deeply about the skills one requires to succeed in life. Some of these skills we have to pick up ourselves as we move through life because we are not born with them and our parents do not imbibe them in us from early. Right now, it is the survival of the fittest, and only the strongest make it through. We also speak about alternatives of college education. What can you do asides from going to school to make ends meet? Enjoy
2023-06-171h 59HeartsnSpadesDeeper Life members in Canada are allowed to wear Trousers but Deeper Life members in Nigeria must wear skirt. It is nonsense.In this special episode, we talk about the act of going to church and how relevant it is in this day and age. We discuss if going to church determines the blessings we receive from God. Most importantly we touch on why young people are no longer gravitated towards and how culture influences religion and vice versa.
2023-06-101h 26HeartsnSpadesReasons other Africans/Black people think that Nigerians are proud.This episode takes different turns are we deep our feet into several topics. We start off by asking why Nigerians particularly do not like branching out to other African countries when they move to a new locale especially overseas. We also discuss opportunities that we have missed because we choose to hang around just those that we know. We discuss how the Nigerian community abroad can get better and help its people more. Great insight from Cally, Solomon and our home buddy Dami. Enjoy all and happy weekend.
2023-06-032h 13HeartsnSpades"The last guy I fought with is in jail for murder|Ja Morant Putting $231m at stake over nothing".Once again we have Emmanuel and Akin in the building. Beautiful episode right here as we discuss the entire Ja Morant saga and what could be done to salvage his situation as things appear to be spiraling in the negative direction for him. We talk about why these things are emanating despite his success as a superstar and what we can learn from all of this. Grab your popcorn and enjoy.
2023-05-271h 39HeartsnSpades"Why most African guys are starting to go for Island girls|Beyonce and Carrie Underwood on my list "We had the amazing opportunity to sit with Albis Monday Lomoresuk Sworo who is an esteemed friend of the podcast. Trust me, this is a wonderful episode where we discuss two subjects that lead to other scintillating conversations. We first discuss the outcome of Ime Udoka's affair and how it was handled by the NBA. We wish him good luck with the Houston Rockets as he starts off as head coach over there. We also discuss Dana White's issue with his wife which led to a physical altercation. Grab your popcorn and enjoy.
2023-05-201h 31HeartsnSpadesBlack people talk 2much about generational wealth yet die without passing on anything.Here is how toAnother fantastic episode here. We indeed ruffle a few feathers regarding wealth and financial disparity between white and black people. We talk about the leading causes of this disparity. We also talk about how generational wealth is generated and passed on between lineages. Most importantly, we talk about reparation for black people and whether it is something that should be considered. Catch the full video on Spotify and Apple podcast.
2023-05-132h 00HeartsnSpades"I almost died in car accident and you are telling me to save for tomorrow-YOLO"Delayed Gratification seems like a new concept but it has been here for a lifetime. Delaying the rewards of the present for a better reward in the future. This concept can be applied to various areas of life and it has proven time after time to yield better results. We discuss moments where we had to delay the yearnings of the present and how we were able to build the fortitude to wait a bit longer for it to yield. We also discuss why delayed gratification seems not to work anymore in this present day and why it is...
2023-05-061h 23HeartsnSpades"Don't die without doing what you love"- How To Find What you are good at.I believe that the most painful regret is going through life without living a fulfilled one. For sure that is a life that sucks and most people go through life without actually doing what they love or what they are good at. For the most part, it is because they never take the time to find that thing that would make them get up every morning and say "Let's go". In this episode, we have two very brilliant and intelligent guests who open the conversations for us. Anji and Kelly are leaders in their respective domains and have had...
2023-04-291h 43HeartsnSpades"I actually do miss being catcalled. There are no benefits for being Black"Another great episode with these wonderful folks. We talk about what growing up in Africa was like and when we realized we are black. How it affects our day-to-day that is if it has an effect at all? We also talk about how we can come out on top and make our blackness work for us. We all share wonderful experiences that have occurred at different times in our lives and how we were able to navigate through them. We also reaffirm, never have a victimhood mentality, you can always make it to the top with belief in yourself...
2023-04-222h 01HeartsnSpades"Burna Boy is not in my top three. Rema is the most promising Artist. Asake is no 1".This episode was a cracker. We discussed music and the songs we listened to growing up and our favorite artists. So many bombshells were dropped in this episode. Top opinions were let out and that made this episode a spectacular one. Grab your popcorn and enjoy.
2023-04-151h 45HeartsnSpades"No way I am ever having a joint account with my wife."In the words of DJ Khalid, "Another one!!". This is another super episode where we discuss dating, relationships, and marriage. In this special one, we have two electrifying intelligent guests who nail and kill the episode. We specially thank them for their presence. Honorable shout-out to the boys for coming through and making this episode a spectacular one. Grab your popcorn and Enjoy!! Happy Easter!
2023-04-081h 49HeartsnSpades"If you say you are self-made then you are naive. No one is ever self-made.This episode is generally about gratitude and showing appreciation to those who have been there all the way in our individual lives. Those who have sacrificed their all so that we can be where we are today. We say Thank you to them. We also discuss how we plan to pay back these individuals. This episode was a great one. Biggest shoutout to the boys for coming through!
2023-04-011h 23HeartsnSpadesI applied to over 500 jobs before I got my first Tech Job offer. What I wish I knew!”Navigating the North American job market is no joke, especially during this season of layoffs and great resignations. In this episode, we sit down with two intelligent ladies who understand what it means to go through the job hassle. Clare is an experienced and well-seasoned Tech recruiter who has gone through the game and is in the business of recruitment herself. She shares the common mistakes she sees in job applications, how to land and ace more tech interviews, and how to best negotiate offers. Reme who is our other guest is a Data Engineer and she shares her...
2023-03-252h 16HeartsnSpades"Omo, I cannot lie, I miss Nigeria so much. CANADA IS DRY!!"- AkinbowaleIn this special one, we sit down with a special guest- Akinbowale to discuss his newfound experience of living in Canada, how he has been able to cope with the culture shocks, and adapting to the weather, food, and music. We also have the OGs who have been here for a while, our special co-hosts, Cally and Solomon who share what they miss about Nigeria, their thoughts about raising kids here, and how they have been fairing in general. This is another episode that I would say is up there so grab your popcorn and enjoy.
#nigeria #wizkid #heartnspades...
2023-03-241h 48HeartsnSpadesIf you do not believe in yourself, no one would- How I built a successful business from nothing!I keep counting how many top episodes we have and this one sits at the top. In this special one, we speak to Kevin Francis who is a successful business owner in Kitchener-Waterloo. He gives us his story of how his journey started and how he built a successful Barbing business in the city. We also highlight some of the top names/celebrity that has graced Kevin's store. He explains how the act of cutting hair is much more than holding a clipper but an art to him. Trust me when I say this is a fantastic episode and...
2023-03-112h 00HeartsnSpadesBroCode- "You are insecure if I cannot date your ex!"Generally, once, the term "BroCode" is used, we almost always think of the negative meanwhile "BroCode" is all about you looking out for your friend, brother, or someone close to you. In this episode, we discuss different BroCodes and if they apply to us. Things get heated between James and Cally but trust both gentlemen to handle things well. Thanks to our guest Emmanuel for coming through. Enjoy!
2023-03-041h 42HeartsnSpadesDropped out of School, got into Real Estate and now I sell and buy buildings for a living!This episode covers the story of two wonderful people whose spectacular journeys crossed paths as they pursued their dream. They let us know how they got into the real estate business, what it takes to become a Realtor, the ups and downs of the Canadian housing market, and yes, they describe that nostalgic feeling you get when you sell your first building. We enjoyed every bit of shooting this episode. Honorable shoutout to our guests for making this episode lit !!!!!
2023-02-271h 46HeartsnSpadesValentine's Episode Edition-She's not forgetful, she just doesn't rate you like that.It is Valentine's week and some of us are not smiling at all. No love to give, no love to collect but we move. We talk about how we are celebrating Valentine's day, the expectations of our babes, and how some of us that have multiple babes are going to handle this week but it is well.
2023-02-181h 15HeartsnSpadesHow Going to the Gym Saved My LifeThe mood in this video starts off high and remains the same until the very end. We discuss our journey as friends, before moving to the conversation of the day which is going to the GYM. Why is it important to go to the gym? Why do we keep going back? What do we gain and how has it changed us. Honorable shoutout to Charles for making it through and keeping the mood high.
2023-02-111h 42HeartsnSpadesNavigating through Tech Layoffs- How to stay aheadIt has all been in the air since the fall of 2020, tech companies have been laying off staff en mass. Not just big tech but startups also, at this point we believe that it has become contagious like the flu(everyone is doing it because the other person did it). But the truth is, there are logical and business reasons behind these layoffs, one is to meet the current reality of the market which was spiked by the events of the last two years. In this episode, we take a deep dive, Oscar and Cally provide deep insights into...
2023-02-041h 19HeartsnSpadesMy Journey-By JohnnyThis episode was a long one coming. We've been friends with Johnny for a while but we all never spoke in-depth about his journey except for Cally who had been there from day 1. Johnny narrates how he came to Canada, went through school, converted to Islam, and married his ever-loving wife. We hope you enjoy this episode as we did while recording. Cheers!!
2023-01-282h 00HeartsnSpadesIf your mouth stinks, I'm telling you immediately!Giving advice to a friend in the world we live in today has to be one of the hardest jobs to do partly because we have all become soft and do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. The issue with this is that we are caught between, you either give your advice and hurt their feelings or keep your advice to yourself and you continue to hurt or watch your friend stray. The way you go about the advice has to be the most important aspect here. We should also take into consideration that some people prefer you to...
2023-01-211h 29HeartsnSpadesReturning to the Office is a No No!This episode is a big one as the boys discussed how their remote work lifestyle has been and if they miss working physically at the office. We also touched on things we miss in a physical office and how we can get that back while working from home. Finally, we posed the question- "How much would it take for you to return to the office the responses were hilarious".Enjoy!
2023-01-141h 01HeartsnSpadesI cannot Live without instagramThis is a fantastic episode as we had a wonderful guest with us again, the ever-beautiful Bisola. In this episode, we discussed the impact of social media, how it affects our interactions with each other, how it affects dating decisions, the corporate pressures of social media and how you can handle these pressures. Trust Cally and Solomon to make the episode more lit. Enjoy!
2023-01-071h 41HeartsnSpadesReviewing 2022We reviewed the year and the activities that occurred at different times and gave our perspectives and thoughts. We are definitely hopeful for a brightful 2023. Enjoy guys.
2022-12-311h 12HeartsnSpadesI JUST GOT BACK!If you are not Nigerian, the term "I JUST GOT BACK" will definetly be foreign to you and that is why we have the podcast to explain what it is. The "I JUST GOT BACK" concept, popoularly known as "IJGB" is used to describe Nigerians or a Nigerian that has just returned to the country from abroad or from a place outside of Nigeria. The peak period when you have a mass return is usully in December. This is usually followed with lots of money spent, lots of oppression (financially) on those back home because not everyone can compete or...
2022-12-241h 33HeartsnSpadesFinding your person in 2023In this episode, we discussed dating and how it has evolved. We talked about attraction points and qualities between men and women. We also looked back at some of our previous relationships and situationships and wondered how we could have done better.
2022-12-1757 minHeartsnSpadesWho is a friend?This episode was definetly a good one, we talk mostly about who a friend is, the lengths we would go for friends. What to look out for when choosing friends. We hope you enjoy it.
2022-12-101h 27HeartsnSpadesNew Year ResolutionIt is the last month of the Calendar year and so it is normal that we all have some goals and aspirations we want to achieve in the new year. In this episode, we look at new year resolution as a whole, the myth and the truth behind it. We speak about how you can maintain and stick to a good plan for the year. We also talk about how to set some realistic goals that can be set to keep you going through the year.
2022-12-0359 minHeartsnSpadesBreaking PointsThere are several reason people leave relationships. Some are trivial while some are extreme. While we agree that relationship has to be built on tolerance, there are some lines which when crossed would change the entire dynamics of a relationship. In this episode, we discuss ours. We would love for you to share yours with us on instagram @heartsnspades. Enjoy!
2022-11-2752 minHeartsnSpadesExclusive Episode: Be your brother's keeperJust like the old bible saying: Be your brother’s keeper. You have a responsibility to those you are with. You should have their backs come what may. You should be there for each other and be accountable to each other. In this episode, Thomas and James talk about some of their life experiences that are actually very close to heart. Trust me in this episode, there are a lot of laughs. We hope you enjoy it.
2022-11-191h 00HeartsnSpadesSleep and SuccessWe have often heard the claim that we need to sleep less to be successful. Some people even go as far as depriving themselves of sleep when they should do is the exact opposite, sleep more so that you can get more done. In this episode, we establish that it is what you do when you are awake that matters the most. Making the most with your awake time is important.Sleep is very important because you have to be refereshed to operate on a very high level. Invest in your sleep, sleep well and do more. Enjoy the e...
2022-11-1247 minHeartsnSpadesSchooling vs EducationWith no doubt, schools are no longer delivering the aim they were created for. Schools were created to harness the God given abilities and talents of whom ever was enrolled but in recent times, it has evolved to be more of a business ploy than a service to community.In this episode, we agree that going to School and getting educated are not the same thing. Some of us have infact settled on the fact that we are going to home school our kids because of the things we see. Whether that is visible and attainable is another conversation...
2022-11-051h 01HeartsnSpadesBetter Days AheadDue to our uniqueness as humans, the way we react to things differ. Our introduction to different things erupts different reactions. This episode of heartsnspades rather looks at the future ahead rather than the current situation because that is what we are about. How do we get better but then we cannot get better without acknowledging the present. In episode 13, we talk about porn, the first time we saw adult contents as it is popularly called, its effects and how to necessarily get over porn addiction if it exists. Honourable shoutout to our guest OG for coming through with...
2022-10-291h 27HeartsnSpadesFinding the right oneFinding your better half is no childsplay. This is one activity that could take a life time. Choosing the right one is a phase people ponder on greatly as it could determines and shapes ones future. There are so many things that go into choosing the right one, for one, both of you have some very great learning to do, tolerating eachother as pointed out by our guest takes commitment and patience. We do hope you enjy this episode and let us know what you think on our social media @heartsnspades.
2022-10-221h 25HeartsnSpadesBe YourselfIn a world that is plagued by virtue signally and identity politics, there has been a better time to remind people about being original and authentic especially to themselves. We just feel the need to conform to the statusquo sometime out of fear or just to play along. In this episode, we examine aspects of our lives that we have changed and asked ourselves if we really needed to make those changes or we were just heading to the pressures of life. Enjoy.
2022-10-151h 20HeartsnSpadesColonization & Africa- The way forwardColonization has had its numerous impact in Africa and the world at large. Our focus in this conversation is largely centred around Africa and Nigeria. For Nigeria, It has been 62 years of independence yet, we still blame our colonial masters for our current situation. We personally believe that it is time to take responsibility for ourselves and find a solution for ourselves.In this episode we discuss the issues surrounding Nigeria and Africa as a whole, we also focus extensively in possible solutions for Nigeria. We hope you enjoy the episode. We would love for you to be part...
2022-10-081h 05HeartsnSpadesHow I got scammedGetting scammed is no joke. You almost feel foolish if not foolish for falling for such deceit. The feeling of getting scammed more than once is even worse. Particularly, in this episode. we look at the reasons people get scammed, we share our experience in getting scammed. We speak about some particular scam stories we are aware of and finally, we discuss how to avoid scams. We would love for you to be a part of this conversation by sharing with us your story or the story of anyone you knew that got scammed and ways to prevent other...
2022-10-0150 minHeartsnSpadesHandling Loneliness AbroadMoving abroad, especially when it is by yourself can be a big change. It comes with loneliness in the early months, especially when you do not have anyone there. The question is how do you deal with?In this spectacular episode, we discuss how things were when we moved here, how are fared with the situation of things and how others can create a community over their own. We would also love for you to be part of this conversation on social @heartsnspades on instagram. Enjoy Friends
2022-09-241h 10HeartsnSpadesProverbs 13:14The popular bible verse proverbs 13:14 reads "Spare the rod and Spoil the child". Our parents employed this well-known adage very frequently at any slight provocation. Some term the use of the "rod" as abuse while others say it is a form of discipline. The issue is, times have changed, that form of discipline cannot be employed across the world anymore as it is now frowned on in some parts. For us, the question is, how would you discipline your kids so that they can turn out right? Would you still turn to the old bible saying or you would...
2022-09-171h 11HeartsnSpadesWork for me or Work for yourselfThe recent growth in technology has seen a great increase in the number of entrepreneurs. People, young people in particular are opting out from the traditional 9-5 jobs to being self-employed and down the line employing others. The thought here is, what other reason could be leading to the increase in entrepreneurs, how can one switch from having a 9-5 job to being self-employed? What are the pros and cons of both worlds? We hope you enjoy this episode. Cheers
2022-09-101h 09HeartsnSpadesTrust The ProcessIn this present age, some of us have to put up a show or live a certain lifestyle even though we are not there yet. We wonder what might be the cause of this and how it affects us… Listen and let us know your thoughts. Enjoy!
2022-09-0359 minHeartsnSpadesSuccess Knows no BoundsThere seems to be the growing mindset that one has to move out of their native homes to be successful. This is particularly the case for Africans and Carribeans across the world. We do not neglect the fact that there are successful people in our home countries and we always appreciate them for reminding us that we can infact be successful in our home countries. In this episode, we ask ourselves several deep questions such as; does moving abroad guarrantee success? What is infact success? What are the factors that make it seem like success is more attainable outside...
2022-08-271h 02HeartsnSpadesSurviving as an immigrantMoving to a new country sometimes require you to do so many things you never thought you would to make ends meet. Sometimes we have to do some jobs we never thought we would ever do just make sure we have a place to lay our heads at night and have the light turned.In this episode we discussed some of the first jobs we had to do as immigrant and howfar we have come. Cally also gave some gems with regards to jobs/skills needed in Canada. Happy listening All!
2022-08-201h 06HeartsnSpadesHow we metIn this episode, we began by mourning our brothers who lost their lives in Toronto. We also made our stance on Gun violence clear. Touched a little bit on some superstitious beliefs held in African homeS. We then proceeded to discuss how we all met each other. Enjoy
2022-08-1350 minHeartsnSpadesIntro-Who we areIn this episode we talk about reliable friendship, as aspect of fashion, and we give an introduction to the podcast; who we are and what the podcast is about. Enjoy!
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