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The Omenerds PodcastS3EP1 Why Our Politics and Politicians Fail UsFinish this sentence: "In Kenya, you know the system is working when ______."In this episode we do a deep-dive dissecting how Kenya works, the unwritten rules, the real incentives, and what we can actually do to change the game.You know your MCA's real job description?#Omenerds #Podcast
2026-02-1026 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP11 The Debt FactoryYour phone is the biggest scammer of 2025. đ§Betting apps sell you dreams. Loan apps sell you debt. Together, they've turned being broke into a business model.The heist isn't coming. It's already happening in your pocket. Discover how your phone became the scene of the perfect crime, and why December is their most profitable season.
2025-11-2610 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP10 Big Brother IS WatchingđđIn this episode, we confirm that Big Brother is not just watching, he's screen-recording. đ¸We're breaking down how your phone became a government informant and why "cybercrime" is the new word for "criticism."Privacy and freedom are so last season. Listen while you still can.#Omenerds
2025-10-3012 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP9 Future Stolen, Courtesy of CorruptionWhat happened to honour amongst thieves? We don't even have that anymore; we're so morally bankrupt. Corruption is the monster under our beds, except it also stole the bed, the room, and the title deed. I'm laughing through the despair because if you don't laugh, you'll cry.
2025-10-0114 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP8 Traditional Media Is Actually Our EnemyDo you even trust the news anymore? In this episode, we do a deep dive on how traditional media, also known as legacy media, lost trust of the public and how the internet is the great equaliser in getting the news out.
2025-08-2116 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP7 World War What Now?The world's on fire (again), and somehow we're still expected to clock in, shut up, and maybe fight? Let's unpack the mess â from empire games and exported soldiers to why Gen Z would sooner meme than march. War is ridiculous. So is this episode.
2025-07-2216 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP6 The At Least SyndromeFrom toxic jobs to broken systems, we've mastered the art of coping with nonsense â and then calling it a blessing. In this episode, we unpack Kenya's favourite survival mantra: "At leastâŚ" Is it resilience, denial, or both? Tune in. Laugh. Unlearn.#Omenerds
2025-06-2611 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP5 Thinking Is Hard So We ClapWhy think critically when you can just cheer loudly? In this episode, we take a satirical stroll through the rise of idiocracy and its favourite sidekick â sycophancy. From performative praise to the decline of media literacy, we explore how clapping louder has replaced thinking deeper. Set against the very Kenyan backdrop of blind loyalty and borrowed opinions, we ask: is it really that hard to think?#omenerds
2025-05-3113 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP4 Adulthood Stole My FriendshipsBetween ghosted plans, low social batteries, and friends who live hours away but feel like they moved to another continent, keeping your circle tight these days feels like trying to renew your passport huko Nyayo â slow, painful, and somehow still confusing. Let's break it down.#omenerds
2025-04-2713 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP3 Society's Solo EraAt what point did "community" become "every man for himself?" In this episode, we're delving into the rise of hyper-individualismâhow we went from looking out for each other to treating basic human decency like an optional subscription.Is it just capitalism doing what capitalism does, or have we all low-key decided that empathy is too expensive? Are we all just too tired to care?Let's get into it.
2025-03-1910 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP2 Mic Check One Too ManyPodcasting used to be a sacred artâreserved for nerds with too much time and true crime girlies solving cold cases from their couches. But now? Now, every guy with WiFi and a grudge thinks the world needs his "thoughts". In this episode, we investigate the epidemic of unnecessary podcasts. Who's making them? Why won't they stop? And most importantlyâwhy do they all think we need *their* advice on success when they're recording from their mom's living room? Tune in before you, too, start a podcast no one asked for....
2025-02-1310 min
The Omenerds PodcastS2EP1 Imposter? I Hardly Know HerGuess who's back? It's me, Laureezy f Baby (the f is for finally doing this again), and Omenerds has officially made a chaotic comeback! In this episode, I'm diving headfirst into the all-too-relatable mess that is impostor syndrome. You know, that nagging voice that makes you feel like a fraud even when you're clearly killing it? Yeah, we're calling it out and dragging it through the mud.I'll share some questionable wisdom, a few stories that are as unhinged as they are funny, and remind you that no one really knows what they're doing out here. Let's...
2025-02-0710 min
The Omenerds PodcastGhosting in Music feat. Back2Basics PodcastHey guys, welcome back to the podcast. It's been a minute. Actually, it's been like 2 minutes. All will be explained in due time, but for now, let's just act like nothing happened :)This episode is a prelude to the new season. A side-episode if you must.Our host Thuita had a chance to sit down with O.N.D.U. Street Lawyer from the Back-2-Basics Podcast, and reminisce about artists and bands that are missing from the Kenyan music scene.Hope you enjoy.
2025-02-0615 min
The Omenerds PodcastNo Money, More ProblemsThere is one thing that is constantly at the back, front, around and finally always on our minds, MONEY. We are all just out here trying to make more of it with side hustles and salos, tenderpreneurship and thrifting. When we do finally make some of it, well, tunaendelea tu kujaribu, it never feels like it is enough or worse still, there always seems to be more month at end of the money.We are joined by Joel Macharia from Abacus money and wealth management as well as our good friend and fellow Omenerd, D...
2025-02-0638 min
The Omenerds PodcastLate New Years and Early StimulationHappy New Year, never mind that we are four months into 2019.On this episode of the Omenerds Podcast, we talk about how far into the year we should stop wishing each other a Happy New Year.New Year's resolutions are a thing we forget about this far into the year, and we chat about our resolutions and what we think about the whole idea of marking a new year by making promises to ourselves.Jimmy gives a history lesson as well, delving deep into the lost traditions...
2025-02-0627 min
The Omenerds PodcastFestivals and TentaclesMore than just adult funkies, music festivals have become a staple of the Nairobi entertainment scene, providing a much-needed space for artist growth and socially acceptable day drinking. On this episode we're joined by the one and only **Muthoni the Drummer Queen **(singer, songwriter, creator of Blankets & Wine and Africa Nouveau) and long-time collaboratorSandra Chege (Arts: programs and communication manager at British Council)veterans who... take us behind the scenes of two highlights of the festival calendar: Africa Nouveau and the (pretty much) iconic Blankets & Wine. Join us as...
2025-02-0647 min
The Omenerds PodcastThe Kenyan DreamSo no one told you life was gonna be this way. Your job's a joke, you are broke, your love life's D.O.A. It's like you're always stuck in second gear, when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.On the fourth episode of Omenerds podcast, we try figure out our personal interpretations of the "Kenyan Dream" or if it is in fact an actual Kenyan nightmare from which there is no waking up. We were also joined by Mugambi Nthiga, an award wining Kenyan actor, director...
2025-02-061h 10
The Omenerds PodcastWeddings..đ¤đ¤It's been a long, long break, but like the invincible bedbugs of Kayole - Ma3s (Forward Traveler, cough , cough..) we're back again. It's December, the season of Christmas, new clothes, mbuzi competitions, and weddings. As the weekends fill up with concerts and end of year parties it's almost guaranteed that you'll end up missing a hot plan in the name of your family friend's cousin's wedding that you absolutely have to go for. But is it worth it? To help us talk it out we're joined by radio and ad man Marcus Olang, who's currently exploring his own...
2025-02-0645 min
The Omenerds PodcastUgali and InfluenzasOur special guest this week is the mysterious writer per excellence Owaah, renowned story-teller, historian and banana lover, giving us insights on the process behind creating Too Early For Birds.On this episode of Omenerds we uphold the sanctity of our nation's staple food Ugali, as well as pondering the role of influencers [ or influenza's ] in product advertising and how they jedi-mind trick us into making the choices we make about buying the things we loveâŚdo we really have choice?The Omenerds Podcast is Kenyan pop culture and so...
2025-02-061h 03
The Omenerds PodcastAfrofuturism and Glow in the Dark BallsOn part 1 of the third episode of Omenerds podcast, we delve into "Afrofuturism" as a cultural aesthetic for both fashion, art, film and photography. This week we had the amazingly talented graphic designer and illustrator, Jacque Njeri aka Fruit_Junkie. She is the digital artist behind the MaaSCI art project. We talked to her about her inspirations and what she envisions for her future art projects.
2025-02-061h 01
The Omenerds PodcastCatsoup and EscapismEveryone has their own way of escaping from the stress and boredom of daily life; from drugs and alcohol to TV and religion. In this episode of the Omenerds Podcast, we talk about coping with the current madness that is daily life in Kenya. On our maiden episode of the Omenerds podcast, we talk escapsim and maybe the odd cat soup in Nairobi Pubs!Our special guests; Jim Chuchu and Njoki Ngumi, join us to talk about The Nest Collective and the HEVA FUND and the birth of their creative spaces that brought us...
2025-02-061h 06
The spread podcastTHE SPREAD | EP 71 | HOW TO FUCK A FAT GIRLFrom myths, body shaming, bullying straight down to sex positions, this panel seeks to redefine what it means to be âfatâ and have a healthy, happy and fulfilling sex life.
I havenât got much else to add, this podcast episode says it all. Featuring Shazz as our moderator and Sarah and Njeri as our panelists.
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2020-10-021h 07
The Omenerds PodcastLate New Years and Early Stimulation â Episode 8Happy New Year, never mind that we are four months into 2019.
On this episode of the Omenerds Podcast, we talk about how far into the year we should stop wishing each other a Happy New Year.
New Yearâs resolutions are a thing we forget about this far into the year, and we chat about our resolutions and what we think about the whole idea of marking a new year by making promises to ourselves.
Jimmy gives a history lesson as well, delving deep into the lost traditions of manly pleasures with a ne...
2019-04-1600 min
The Omenerds PodcastWeddings ...đ¤đ¤ â Episode 7It's been a long, long break, but like the invincible bedbugs of Kayole - Ma3s (Forward Traveler, cough cough..) we're back again. It's December, the season of Christmas, new clothes, mbuzi competitions, and weddings. As the weekends fill up with concerts and end of year parties it's almost guaranteed that you'll end up missing a hot plan in the name of your family friend's cousin's wedding that you absolutely have to go for. But is it worth it? To help us talk it out we're joined by radio and ad man Marcus Olang, who's currently exploring his o...
2018-12-2900 min
The Omenerds PodcastFestivals and Tentacles - Episode 6More than just adult funkies, music festivals have become a staple of the Nairobi entertainment scene, providing a much-needed space for artist growth and socially acceptable day drinking. On this episode we're joined by the one and only Muthoni the Drummer Queen (singer, songwriter, creator of Blankets & Wine and Africa Nouveau) and long-time collaborator Sandra Chege (Arts: programs and communication manager at British Council) veterans who... take us behind the scenes of two highlights of the festival calendar: Africa Nouveau and the (pretty much) iconic Blankets & Wine.
Join us as we chat about challenges of putting on...
2018-07-2100 min
The Omenerds PodcastNo Money More Problems â Episode 5There is one thing that is constantly at the back, front, around and finally always on our minds, MONEY. We are all just out here trying to make more of it with side hustles and salos, tenderpreneurship and thrifting. When we do finally make some of it, well, Â tunaendelea tu kujaribu, it never feels like it is enough or worse still, there always seems to be more month at end of the money.
We are joined by Joel Macharia from Abacus money and wealth management as well as our good friend and fellow Omenerd, Dot.
2018-03-0200 min
The Omenerds PodcastThe Kenyan Dream â Episode 4So no one told you life was gonna be this way. Your job's a joke, you are broke, your love life's D.O.A. It's like you're always stuck in second gear, when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.On the fourth episode of Omenerds podcast, we try figure out our personal interpretations of the âKenyan Dreamâ or if it is in fact an actual Kenyan nightmare from which there is no waking up. We were also joined by Mugambi Nthiga, an award wining Kenyan actor, director, writer and Sallinder Nyawi...
2017-11-3000 min
The Omenerds PodcastAfrofuturism and Glow in The Dark balls â Episode 3Afrofuturism and Glow in the Dark, balls..
On part 1 of the third episode of Omenerds podcast, we delve into âAfrofuturismâ as a cultural aesthetic for both fashion, art, film and photography. This week we had the amazingly talented graphic designer and illustrator, Jacque Njeri aka Fruit_Junkie. She is the digital artist behind the MaaSCI art project. We talked to her about her inspirations and what she envisions for her future art projects.Â
The Omenerds Podcast is Kenyan pop culture and social commentary with a twist. Written and Produced by by Max, Laureezy, Thuita, Jimmy and Ti...
2017-10-0600 min
The Omenerds PodcastUgali and Influenzas â Episode 2Our special guest this week is the mysterious writer per excellence Owaah, renowned story-teller, historian and banana lover, giving us insights on the process behind creating Too Late For Worms.
On this episode of Omenerds we uphold the sanctity of our nationâs staple food Ugali, as well as pondering the role of influencers [ or influenza's ] in product advertising and how they jedi-mind trick us into making the choices we make about buying the things we loveâŚdo we really have choice?
The Omenerds Podcast is Kenyan pop culture and social commentary with a twist. Writt...
2017-09-0400 min
The Omenerds PodcastOmenerds Podcast Intro!Welcome to the Omenerds Podcast, Kenyan pop culture and social commentary with a twist.
The world around us is in flames and life can be pretty expensive and depressing. Weâre here to get you through that by being irreverent AF.
With conversations about TV, movies, food, music, internets, and everything around the sun⌠while we argue a lot about food along the way.
The Omenerds podcast is a mix of fun and quirky with a dash of WTF are they talking about?!!
Omenerds is Written and Produced by by Max, Laure...
2017-08-0800 min
The Omenerds PodcastCatsoup and Escapism â Episode 1On our maiden episode of Omenerds podcast, we talk escapsim and may be the odd cat soup in Nairobi Pubs!
Everyone has their own way of escaping from the stress and boredom of daily life; from drugs and alcohol to TV and religion. In this episode of the Omenerdspodcast, we talk about coping with the current madness that is daily life in Kenya.
Our special guests; Jim Chuchu and Njoki Ngumi, join us to talk about The Nest Collective and the HEVA FUND and the birth of their creative spaces that brought us the award...
2017-08-0600 min