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The Kids Are Talkingthings we’ve overheard in 2022Need 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!
2022-04-0156 minThe Kids Are Talkingblack women are winningOn 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!
2022-03-0143 minThe Kids Are Talkingcall me by my nameOn 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!
2022-01-2252 minThe Kids Are Talkinga very spotify christmasOn 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!
2021-12-1151 minThe Kids Are Talkingthings 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.
2021-11-1247 minThe Kids Are Talkingthe gods of san franciscoKene 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.
2021-10-0841 min
The Kids Are TalkingreunionThe 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
2021-07-1050 minThe Kids Are Talkinga case study in cancel cultureWanna 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!
2021-05-101h 17The Kids Are Talking36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 2Kene and Nif continue to work through the New York Times' "36 Questions that Lead to Love". Try not to fall in love with them.
2021-04-1031 minThe Kids Are Talking36 questions to make you fall in love with me, pt. 1In lieu of Valentine's Day, Kene and Nif answer the New York Times' "36 Questions that Lead to Love", to no avail.
2021-03-1034 minThe Kids Are Talkingclickbait, pt. 2Is 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.
2021-02-2043 minThe Kids Are Talkingclickbait, 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.
2021-02-1034 minThe Kids Are Talking2020: 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).
2021-01-101h 01The Kids Are Talkingthanksgiving-christmas (feat. people of colour friday)Kene and Nif throw a Thanksgiving-Christmas party, rename Black Friday, and host their very first guest: Johnson.
2020-12-1056 minThe Kids Are Talking2010: 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.
2020-11-1054 minThe Kids Are Talkingthings 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.
2020-10-1038 minThe Kids Are TalkinglockdownKene and Nif talk about how life is hanging 6 months into quarantine, Nif’s new paper, and the wonder of Minimalism.
2020-09-1041 minThe Kids Are TalkingNew FriendsKene and Nif talk about making new friends, the beauty of passive aggression, and what Kene's reading.
2020-08-1041 minThe Kids Are TalkingpilotKene and Nif go on a lot of tangents... and then also talk about the actual podcast at some point.
2020-07-1020 min2020-06-2700 min