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Last Minute ChatsLast Minute ChatsLMC Season 1 Live Finale: Part 1 - Michael SableA live podcast recording with the incredible Michael Sable, Vanessa Ogbonna and Emily Bradley, with all money raised donated to the UNRWA Gaza Emergency Appeal.About Our Guest...Comedian Michael Sable is originally from Washington D.C, but moved to Dublin long enough ago to start making fun of us all.Michael is incredibly active on the Irish comedy scene. When he's not going viral online, he's involved with running Crash and Burn Comedy, which is wideyly known as the best testing ground for new material and new comedians alike. He also...2024-06-2630 minLast Minute ChatsLast Minute ChatsLMC Season 1 Live Finale: Part 2 - Vanessa OgbonnaA live podcast recording with the incredible Michael Sable, Vanessa Ogbonna and Emily Bradley, with all money raised donated to the UNRWA Gaza Emergency Appeal.About Our Guest...Vanessa Ogbonna is a digital content editor, a freelance presenter, the host of her own Youtube series The Nesser Show, and the Founder of The Blueprint. Nigerian born & Irish bred. She spent 18 years as an elite football player, and currently is the Digital Content editor for Concern’s Global citizenship department.And now for the links...Follow Vanessa on Instagram:https://www.in...2024-06-2634 minLast Minute ChatsLast Minute ChatsLMC Season 1 Live Finale: Part 3 - Emily BradleyA live podcast recording with the incredible Michael Sable, Vanessa Ogbonna and Emily Bradley, with all money raised donated to the UNRWA Gaza Emergency Appeal.About Our Guest...Emily Bradley is a stand-up comedian from Dublin. They started their career as a backing singer for Susan Boyle and let’s face it it’s all been down hill since then. Emily also holds the (unverified) Guinness world record for the smallest stand up in Dublin. Emily is the host of Baby at Hysteria and Comedy Court. They also have performed at Nottingham and Leister come...2024-06-2633 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSERGody Dongo discusses going viral, football career and If I speak podcast| NESSER PODNesser Pod is excited to present Dongo to ye. A vibrant and interesting character. If you've come across Dongo on social media you know he's a passionate and outspoken character.. which is one of the reason you may be drawn to or away from him. This interview breaks down the strong exterior and goes deeper in understanding his drive to be the best in all he does but also to understand his past experiences. Whether you like him or not you cant deny Dongo is an entertaining individual. I hope you get to learn more about him in this interview...2022-02-1553 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSERDr Yemi Rahman discusses COVID health literacy, black representation in STEM & more || NESSER PODThis week in Ireland, the Irish government haves basically removed all COVID restrictions! This is great news however we are nearly 3 years into a pandemic ands a lot of us are still confused and most definitely less trusting of our governments. Dr. Rahman is a part of the Scicomm collective in Ireland where their goal is to spread scientific facts in a digestible way over social media for young adults. Dr. Rahman also completed his Phd recently where he also was involved with COVID research. As well as working for Pfizer, he is well equip to explain some of this...2022-01-2740 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER11. Creative interview: Kenny OThis week I’m accompanied by the lovely Kenny! If you do anything in the urban Irish entertainment scene you know exactly the type of driven and committed person Kenny is. From his time with pints of malt to his coordinating with Slight motif and now his partnership with Black and Irish. Kenny is always finding away to be where black Irish people are being uplifted. Here about his story and everything he has coming up. Find Kenny on IG & Twitter @kengy16 If you enjoyed this video don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to HEYITSMENESSER and follow my socials belo...2021-11-1151 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER10. 90s baby show interviewNever thought I’d be saying this but.. on this episode I have 90s baby show with me!!!!!The impact the ‘92 boys have had on my life has been amazing. From informing and inspiring me to explore my identity as a black, Irish woman to the sheer entertain and joy I get on a Monday morning when I see the notification on Spotify. If you’re a follower of the show I’m sure you can relate to a time that the 90s baby show got you through a day. I wanted to show my appreciation as well as asking some que...2021-10-2839 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER9. Music Interview: Kelly DarcyThis week I'm honored to be sitting with Kelly Darcy. As you will see & hear Kelly is a multifaceted woman, who is involved in so many areas of music and is still growing. This episode will really benefit musicians and young people trying to get into music to have a bit of an understanding of how certain things work. List and enjoy. As always follow our guest @hothitskd on IG for all other links and don't forget to follow my personal IG @Heyitsmenesser & content page @nesserpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/nesserpod?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://instagram.com/heyitsmenesser?utm_medium=copy...2021-09-3036 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER8. Music interview: Jeorge IIIn this episode I sit down with Dublin rapper Jeorge II (the second) after the recent drop of his EP , Sophisticated Ignorance. We talk through some of the topics he mentions in his songs, explore some his relationship with his mum and as other people in the music industry. Lastly, we speak on some Irish artists who seem to be doing a great job in bringing attention to the music scene. Jeorge’s info: https://instagram.com/jeorgethesecond?utm_medium=copy_link https://youtube.com/channel/UC6pWRCjEXbnAxQFEltq-KPw Sophisticated Ignorance: https://open.spotify.com/album/478l4Sb4KTE1NCmr4SKCqY?si...2021-09-1653 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER7. Music interview: OB1, JEGZ & YUNG SHAKURLinked up with the Waterford City boys! Their new song “WC” attempts to put Waterford city ‘on the map’ in the Irish music scene. The lads really love their county like John Mullane lol. Catch up with their journey and aspirations for music and life. Also.. STREAM WC 🤙🏾 You can find the boys here: Jegz_official1https://youtube.com/channel/UCzN0yJJti43rPdkBvZTaTnQYung.shakurhttps://youtube.com/c/YungShakurOb.official1https://youtube.com/channel/UCo2X2oTXxwPdLkLNGsuMxZAWChttps://youtu.be/w3E-FTRt4VwLIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Follow: @nesserpod on IG for more content.2021-08-2653 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER6. Music interview: Mixed by SimbaGet to know the ever amazing Mixed by Simba. You can’t talk about the Irish Urban Scene without talking about Simba! His quality of work in a wide range of genres is not spoken about enough! Simba’s story is inspirational and has only really begun! Hope you enjoy learning about his journey and hopes for the future! Check him out on IG -@mixedbysimba @junglebeamstudio @ohmanpodcast Don’t forget to LIKE. SHARE & SUBSCRIBE if you like the content. Follow @heyitsmenesser & @nesserpod for more content.2021-08-1927 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER5. No weirdo formed against me shall prosper Ft RioRio claimed we slandered his name last week so he came on to redeem himself this week. Enjoy a chill conversation between me and a best friend! We also do a love island mash up and touch on our feelings on the Irish Music Scene lately. Check out Slimoweekly’s playlist for up to date Irish bangers ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/user/07qbjjwsyu02ovlnkr7svbb8c/playlist/6UfFmMmgVBxxcHolNlB7MA?si=YdL0IUDVS4uZ7pypA93B4Q&dl_branch=12021-08-1240 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER4. Hot girl summer is only in the temperature ft JamillaJamilla and I talk about L’s we’ve taken on nights out and with friendships! Enjoy the stories & don’t laugh too hard at our pain lol find Jamilla on IG: Datgyal.milla. Follow @nesserpod on IG for all podcast related content.2021-08-0557 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER3. Mice & men: Jton interviewInterview with Irish music artist, Jton. Find out about Jton a person & artist and quick review of his newest EP release, ‘Mice & Men’ listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/38sBB3ZcyTbi28jqYixskq?si=npwD4hK5QrGXL3GGNryuEw&dl_branch=1 IG&Twitter: JTON4L2021-07-2928 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER2. I don’t have white friends ft Big DejjA fiery conversation had with Deji from DM Podcast ➡️ https://podlink.to/fxCP IG&Twitter: Bigdejj_2021-07-221h 07HEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSERS2. E1 “Alpha female” Ft. ZeinabAs promised more less serious topics on the channel. And what’s more unserious than men???? (Issa joke please) enjoy the convo and don’t forget to LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE Socials: IG & Twitter: @heyitsmenesser Zeinab: https://instagram.com/zeinab_gohi?utm_medium=copy_link2021-07-1530 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER18. Regix MadikaRegix is a young and vibrant Tramore AFC legend, who has played for Waterford FC underage and in the LOI. Regix is currently signed to Cobh Ramblers after suffering a broken shin. Regix has a great story and has a great future ahead of him also. Looking forward to seeing his growth 🙌🏾. LIKE SHARE SUBSCRIBE. @Heyitsmenesser on all platforms!2021-03-1834 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER17. Rianna JarrettRianna is a professional football player for Brighton & Hove Albion FC as well as the Irish women’s National team. Having multiply successful season with Wexford Youths in Ireland, Rianna signed her first professional contract in 2020 and has been having an impact ever since! IG & Twitter: @RiannaJarrett2021-03-0333 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER16. Stephaine BukovecSteph is a professional goal keeper for ZNK Split as well as a professional freestyler. A Canadian native who played for Oakland university and then went on to be ranked #1 GK in the US while playing for Belmont. Steph’s career as a professional athlete has brought he all over the world, notably Europe, where she signed for the likes of Ajax. Steph is also of Croatian decent and has had quite a journey in starting her international career also! IG: @scbukovec2021-02-2426 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER15. Ricardo AdewuyiRicardo currently plays for a non league side in England, Ricardo is an Adidas footballer and ex- pro baller. He explains his journey to and from pro and his current position. IG: @ yungrico_Twitter: @oluwarico2021-02-1737 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER14. Becky CassinI caught up with Becky following her applaudable start with with Cork City in the 2020 season. Becky is an Irish WNL player who spent about 6 years with Wexford Youths and transferred to Cork City. I speak to Becky about her football origins, this unexpected move and the season she had.IG: @beckycassinTwitter:  @Becky_cassin2021-02-1016 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER13. Wilfred WilliamsOn this week’s episode I have Wilfred Williams a professional soccer player for Chattanooga FC. Wilfred has an a amazing story from living in Liberia to moving to the US, becoming an All American at Junior college and entering the MLS draft to trying to find his feet as a professional joint teams like LA Galaxy, Orlando City & Sporting KC. Wilfred is setting up his personal brand which you can find information about on IG: @Willex_923 https://instagram.com/willex_923?igshid=1xjz9lu8g4eg92021-02-0348 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER12. Blessing Kingsley interviewBlessing, like Tega, is on her way to become a student athlete in America. Blessing & I are teammates at Wexford Youths Women's FC. We give a quick recap on our thoughts on our recent season and Blessing gives an insight on the process involved in finding a college and preparation for the coming semester.   Going to miss Bless but wishing her the best in her future endeavors! Check out Blessing's blog >>> https://carlow-nationalist.ie/sport/carlow-sport/  IG: @Blessingk02 Twitter: @bkingslxy2020-12-1619 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER11. Tega Agbe InterviewHEY ITS ME AGAIN, NESSERR..Some of you may know Tega from an indecent that occurred a year and a bit ago, but he's so much more than that. He's an amazing footballer and even more impressive young man. I catch up with Tega to speak about his 2020 and more importantly his future as he prepares to jet off to the states to become a student athlete! Take a listen and I hope you're as inspired as I am.  Best of luck to Tega !!!IG: @Tega.agbe2020-12-0922 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER10. Jafa of all trades (Jafaris interview)It's been a while but, HEYITSMENESSERRR.. forgive me for the time off but this is a super special episode.I have with me UNCLE JAFA NO RELATION on the pod. We delve into the concept behind his EP 'I Love You...  But I'm In A Bad Mood', understanding & appealing to the Irish audience. We also get into our different views of love and evaluating relationships. Last but not least, Jafaris is so much more than an artist, he speaks about his business venture  IB0- Irish Black Owned, a directory for Irish Black-Owned Businesses. Hope you enjoy!Dont forget to ch...2020-12-021h 00HEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER9. Dysfunctional communities ft Harrison PaulThis week I speak to a heavily pro-black artist Harrison Paul. We both have similar and conflicting views regarding the mobilization of black people. Harrison shares his thoughts on violence and tackling issues in the black community. IG: harrisonpaulmusic Twitter: @birthbyrain Stream Brand Nu Guy now! #ENDSARS #ENDSWAT ##EndBadGovernanceinNIGERIA2020-10-141h 16HEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER8. For Us By Us ft. ToluWe were very shocked at the 'Irish top 50 artists right now' list. I wanted to show my initial reaction to some of the names that were listed but as we went on we realized that there's a bigger picture. We, Tolu and I, are massive fans of the Irish hip hop scene & we'd love to see it grow and see our people build our own infrastructure to give artists a platform in which they can call their own.IG:Tolu29952020-09-3041 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER7. Plantain Papi interviewOn this episode, I'm accompanied by Irish artist, Plantain Papi! Plantain recently dropped his new banger Lie2u with 7th Obi! I talk to Plantain about all things music, from his origins to the music industry & navigating this 'new normal' as an artist. Listen in for vibes & insight. IG & Twitter: Plantainpxpi .. STREAM LIE2U ON ALL PLATFORMS NOW!! https://open.spotify.com/track/14xuZ00Cx8UmxEgFlHRWxC?si=Tkie_RRMSjCJ5plM-zxBFw2020-09-2332 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER6. Black Heroes 🖤 ft Aaron DavisI’m joined by former Oakland University Sprinter and current Federal police officer Aaron! Unfortunately, we lost one of our own heroes, Chadwick Boseman this week. As Black Panther fans, we explore the ways Chadwick Boseman inspired us as well and other black heroes. Twitter &IG @aaron_elite2020-09-021h 28HEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER5. Too white for the black kids ft Maya Pascal*This episode was recorded over zoom. The private jet was being serviced so could't fly to MI*I'm joined by the amazing Maya Pascal, a former teammate and forever friend. Maya is a Canadian native who is currently in law school in the states. We share experiences as the only two black girls on our college team over the 3 years we spent together.  I've been very worried and curious about Maya's well-being over the last couple months and it was great to finally have her on! Find her on IG @Mayapascal12 & @mayafoodiiiJoin in the conversation and let us know your t...2020-08-261h 02HEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER4. What is a menesser?? Ft. Yusuf GbedeThis week I’m joined by Yusuf Gbede from GB Events an event planning black business so of course .. I STAN. The main topic of this episode is navigating failures & mental health as a young black male. GB expresses some personal experiences that led to his prioritising of MH. We also touch on our expectations of college life vs the reality. Twitter: gbede3 Instagram: @yusufgbede & @gb_eventz2020-07-2958 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER3..and that’s when Stormzy blocked me.. ft Sam OresanyaOn this episode, I sit down with a best friend of mine, Sam, to touch on the complexity of cancel culture. We find that sometimes our intentions may often do more bad than good. We also have a quick chat about the differences between living in the U.K. vs Ireland and lastly Sam speaks about the incident that lead to Stormzy blocking him. IG: @samoresanya Twitter: @samuelevels2020-07-2255 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSER2. Pat Lagoon interview: Goon is for the people.*This episode was recorded via zoom. Apologies for the sound quality!*In this episode I sit down with Anomaly member & Waterford native, Pat Lagoon.  During this episode we talk about his recent EP - BOX ROOM, early quarantine topics, 'beef'  in the Irish music scene, and his upcoming work. Since this recording 'Box Room' has hit 100k streams. Big congrats to bro & I'm excited to see what he brings us next.STREAM BOX ROOM NOW https://songwhip.com/pat-lagoon/box-room!IG: Patlagoon Twitter: @Thepatlagoon2020-07-0819 minHEYITSMENESSERHEYITSMENESSERS1. E1. "Hating black girls is almost like a rite of passage" ft Zeinab, Sarah & EstherOn this episode I finally close up my last series (Being Black & Irish) with @zeinab_gohi @siincerelysarah & @estheroresanyaa Racism is alive & well, it’s always our duty to address it especially when it’s not the popular decision. We touch on the BLM movement and reasons for fighting for injustice, share our opinions on how to move forward & deal with some hostility within the black community itself - all from our perspectives as a black women. Check it out & join the conversation 🙌🏾2020-07-0138 min