Best Rodney Omeokachies Podcasts (2024)

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The Audacity of the Underdog (Under God) 37:13

1d ago37:13

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"Being an underdog doesn't mean you should think and act like one. Have some audacity." - Rodney Rodney draws from a variety of sources to illustrate how a combination of audacity and humility is the antidote to feelings of being underrated and overlooked. An episode about being underrated, and the audacity to want more for yourself, regardless. Sh…

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Welcome to The Young God: A Trailer 2:32

6d ago2:32

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Welcome to the best podcast on the planet -- a podcast for gods.

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The Cream that Rises: What Milk Can Teach Us About Greatness 45:33

8d ago45:33

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"Separation brings appreciation. Excellence and authenticity are that separation." - Rodney.Excellence and authenticity are rare -- two traits that usually exist exclusively. Inspired by a popular dairy-inspired expression, Rodney considers what happens when one is both excellent at what they do and excellent at being themselves -- a lethal combina…

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For the Tastemakers: When Coffee and a Podcast Make the Perfect Pairing 28:29

8d ago28:29

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"This is for the tastemakers. For those who trust their tongues and their original thoughts." Listen to the story behind the collaboration between Abuja's premiere podcast and coffee brands as they enter new territory with their 'For the Tastemakers' campaign. Rodney returns to the very beginning and plots a winding path to the present. He answers …

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Blame, Betrayal and Misogyny in The Garden of Eden 10:02

2M ago10:02

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"Misogyny is the original 'original sin'" - Rodney A short clip from Rodney's conversation with Pastor Igbego where he shares a unique perspective on what happened in the Garden of Eden the creation story taking into account context and human nature. Rodney believes that in order to end all gender wars, we have to re-tell the story of Adam and Eve …

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Spiritual Intelligence: We Who Walk and Wrestle with God 43:05

2M ago43:05

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"I want to be God's friend. I’m pursuing a relationship and intentional in my walk with Him. I want to know God through and beyond the bible."In this nearly 45-minute episode, Rodney goes deep into his bag to craft this mind-opening monologue about spiritual intelligence, what it looks like, and how to develop it. He addresses a variety of things: …

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Bad Religion: The Curious Case of Nigerian Christians 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

"I’m churchless, not Godless. There’s a difference. That most Nigerian Christians can’t see this in 2024 is quite telling." - Rodney Rodney is not a churchgoer but in this episode, he takes Nigerian Christians to church in defense of Christians who don't go to church. He holds them accountable for being judgemental of non-churchgoers, prioritizing …

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Spiritual Intelligence: A Conversation w/ Pastor Igbego 1:45:26

3M ago1:45:26

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"Based on who you've developed yourself into, spirit recognizes spirit" - Pst. Igbego The Young God has featured over 40 diverse individuals in 5 years, 6 seasons, and 244 episodes. But for the first time, on the 11th of April, 2024, a pastor graced the show! She is Pastor Igbego Ogwuche (IG @igbegoogwuche) of Army of God Ministries in Houston, Tex…

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An Ode to Competition: The Advantage, the Edge and the Spirit (SIDE B) 34:13

3M ago34:13

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"You don’t always need a competitive spirit but you should have skills... knowledge... that gives you an edge." Rodney continues by himself where the previous episode left off. He asks those who deny their competitiveness: Are you naturally non-competitive, or did you LEARN to be non-competitive? In this episode, he debunks myths about competition …

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To Compete or Not To Compete (A Conversation) 39:34

3M ago39:34

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"I'm not against the concept of competition. I'm just concerned that I don't vibe with it, and yet, I have a craving to be at the top." - TegaCan one make it to the top of their profession without a love of competition? A financial analyst, an investment banker and a brand strategist tried to answer this question. Competition is a conflicting conce…

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No Sympathy For Winners/The Joys of Being Misunderstood 39:40

3M ago39:40

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"They saw me walking on water and criticized me for not being able to swim." Rodney uses his birthday to reflect on his experience of being misunderstood: from being bothered by it, to accepting it, navigating it, resisting the pressure to conform, learning to use it to his advantage, and finally, finding joy in it. The episode is a complex curatio…

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The Emotionally Intelligent Man and the Sea 41:54

4M ago41:54

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"If a woman is like the ocean, an emotionally intelligent man is the sailor who can ride the waves."There's more to emotional intelligence than being kind, affectionate and vulnerable. It is a high-level mental process for predicting, avoiding and solving the complexities of a relationship. Modern women wax lyrical about emotionally intelligent men…

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Sexual Intelligence: The Power of Pleasure and Passion. 35:26

4M ago35:26

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"Intelligence isn’t just academic or emotional. Even sex requires sense." - Rodney Do you take your pleasure seriously? If you do, this episode is for you.Sex is one of those scary things in our society that everybody loves but still loves to hate. Whenever we talk about being the best version of ourselves, everything else comes up, except sex. It'…

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The Most Powerful Thing Her Therapist Said to Her 39:28

4M ago39:28

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"Therapy helped me unravel my fear, overconfidence, and ego."Thirty is a milestone age, and for most women, it comes with a lot of angst. Mansura, a millennial mother and a creative entrepreneur, waxed lyrical about the benefits of taking therapy in her thirties -- from revealing her blind spots to improving her life experience. For 45 minutes, she…

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Men Who Hate Women (And The Women Who Raised Them) 39:52

4M ago39:52

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"... and that's how a mother loves a man into hating women." Rodney makes the bold decision to address the menace of misogyny on Women's/Mother's Day weekend. Misogyny has many different origins but this episode looks at the strain of misogyny that is rooted in a man's relationship with his mother (oedipal misogyny as Rodney calls it). In this epis…

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The Athena Woman II 37:09

4M ago37:09

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"The right woman should SCARE you a little. She should be a little out of your league. Someone you know will force you out of your comfort zone and make you step up." Almost 3 years to the date, on the 6th of March 2021, in honor of Women’s Month, the 133rd episode – The Athena Woman – was released. Inspired by the Greek goddess Athena and her expl…

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Love & Beyond: The Angel in the Marble 33:22

5M ago33:22

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"I saw the angel in the marble, and carved until I set him free." - Michaelangelo There is an art to loving. It's about creating an environment that inspires the 'other' to be the best they can be for you. We are forever obsessed about love but we are just as clueless about how and what it takes to love. The love that saves, sustains, and uplifts. …

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The Prize, the Pool & Love Languages 30:18

5M ago30:18

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"Our opinions on these things matter. They translate into thoughts, attitudes, and actions. At the end of the day, you will get the love you deserve." - Rodney.Rodney sets the table of this episode with a peculiar analogy about the layers of a salad: everyone thinks they're the prize, everyone thinks the dating pool is the problem, and everyone thi…

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Rizz, Romance & Unforgettable Women 37:11

5M ago37:11

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"Most women play hard to get. This woman played hard to forget!" - RodneyIn this episode, Rodney drops intimate details about his approach to wooing women. You'd be surprised about the level of nuance and attention to detail involved. He opens up about his type, what makes the ideal target, the secret to making walls come down, and the one thing th…

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The Smuggler's Guide to the Talking Stage 25:14

5M ago25:14

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“Relationships are a lot like smuggling. First, find out what the person wants. Then decide if you know how to get it for them. Hence, the talking stage.” - Rodney Why is there so much angst about the talking stage? Why is our generation jaded by the work it takes to get to know people? Rodney may have some answers... AND solutions that can elevate…

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[Don't] Check on Your Strong Friend 30:41

6M ago30:41

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"“Check on your strong friends” sounds profound, but it's technically meaningless… It is performative. A task, not a solution." - Rodney Rodney recounts a conversation with a friend who revealed she had contemplated suicide. He unpacks the feelings that the conversation evoked, which inspired a deep dive into the complexities of friendship. He expl…

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Beauty and the BS 35:38

6M ago35:38

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"It is impossible to be your best self if your looks are a source of insecurity or the center of your universe." Rodney reflects on beauty as it relates to him personally, the young god idea, and the world today. He challenges the idea that beauty is pain, he addresses the hyperfixation on physical beauty by women, and he explores what happens when…

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The Body @ the French Institut 35:15

6M ago35:15

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The French Institut in Abuja challenged Rodney to create a podcast listening experience around the theme of the body. The task was to explore how the body features in literary texts — i.e to explore what different authors and schools of thought have to say about the body — within the unique context of The Young God. Rodney explores the theme throug…

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Katt Williams: My Top Moments From the Greatest Interview Ever 49:01

6M ago49:01

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Unless you’ve been under a rock, you must be aware of the conversation that has taken the world by storm -- Katt Williams x Club Shay Shay podcast. Legendary comedian, Katt Williams spoke truth to power in what is widely considered the greatest interview ever. Most of the media focused on the salacious stuff, the dramatic revelations, and the jokes…

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FLEXCELLENCE: Beyond Billions with Charles Africana 54:23

7M ago54:23

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"I have childhood goals that are fueling my adult life and adult decisions." - Charles Oronsaye. In this episode, excellence was the flex. Charles Oronsaye aka King Africana, founder of Africana Couture, flexed his creative genius, his gifts, his ability, his vision, and his childlike curiosity -- things that have made him so successful as a person…

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Fame & Insecurity: What to Know Before You Blow 37:03

7M ago37:03

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"Fame and insecurity do not mix... Make sure you know who you are...sort yourself out personally... before you blow. If not...." In this episode, Rodney makes the case for fame. He paints a vivid picture of the pros and cons of fame so much so that he picks fame over money! To Rodney, it's simple: if you have a gift, you have a responsibility to ma…

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Be Very Careful What You Call Art 28:24

8M ago28:24

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"When we doodle, paint, or take a picture on our smartphones, let's not call it art. Let's just call it creating. Or practicing. It is important to separate the word 'art' from the conversation whenever we talk about creating." What is art? Does a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall count art?Does generative AI art count as art? What are the things …

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True Artists Never Die Broke 33:56

8M ago33:56

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"The fear of dying broke is for people so empty, so poor, they are worried about things they won’t take with them when they go." As amazing as it is to be an artist, it is virtually impossible to be commercially successful as an artist, hence the trope of the starving/struggling artist. Such a label is weird because an artist is worth more than how…

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We Should All Be Artists: The Secret to True Social Change 31:37

8M ago31:37

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“If men are higher animals in comparison with other beasts, then artists are higher creatures among men.” If you want to change the world, you should become an artist. Or at least, think like one. Artists are blessed with the ability to create and inspire beauty. They make magic out of the mundane. All of which makes them the most potent instrument…

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The Crochet Baddies Who Took my Virgi-KNITTY 1:16:17

8M ago1:16:17

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"Sewing and knitting are the hottest of hot girl skills... To be able to just think of an outfit and MAKE it??" Ayakeme and Andikan are respectively the gen-z founder and manager of GAEA LUMI (pronounced Gaya Loomi), a slow fashion crochet and knitwear brand based in Abuja. These two young people are the brave, creative minds behind Odumodu Blvck's…

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Brand & Marketing: Play the Game like a God 32:27

9M ago32:27

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"Good marketing and branding start with empathy. Not ideas. Not strategy. Not money. Not social media. It starts with understanding human nature."Rodney applies his Quidditch/Infinite Game analogy from 'The Game Within the Game' episode to his bread and butter: brand and marketing strategy. Rodney shares the approach with which he serves his client…

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Securing the First Client: From Irrelevant to Irreplaceable 23:47

10M ago23:47

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"They say you never forget your 'first'. Except in this case, my first never forgot about me" In addition to hosting one of the dopest podcasts on the planet, Rodney runs a prolific creative agency -- Avo Creative. This episode begins with the story of how he secured the first client for Avo Creative, and how the relationship came full circle in 20…

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The Art of the Audience-Focused Event 29:30

10M ago29:30

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"When was the last time you went to any sort of event and actually felt like the planners and organizers took care and attention to craft something special for you?"Rodney reflects on his most recent live podcast event, his love for the stage, and most importantly, his love and respect for the audience. He tries to answer the question: "How can we …

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The Game Within the Game: An Introduction 35:06

10M ago35:06

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"While life is one big game, there are many games within the game that you have to play. Knowing what game you're playing makes all the difference." Why do people play stupid games just to win stupid prizes? Why are we so enamored by the unimportant things? Because we're wired to chase pleasure and avoid pain. In this episode, Rodney shares a profo…

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FX-CELLENCE: A Guide to Making Money & Making Heaven (Part 2) 53:58

10M ago53:58

53:58

"One thing I fear the most in my life is poverty. Some may say it's not a good enough reason to want to be self-sufficient but it's sufficient for me." - Austin An investment banker and a stock trader with a combined 25 years of experience have a conversation about making money without losing their souls. In this two-part episode, they break down t…

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FX-CELLENCE: A Guide to Making Money & Making Heaven (Part 1) 57:20

11M ago57:20

57:20

"Prayer keeps you humble. Prayer keeps you in check. Prayer keeps you clear-headed. Then your skill helps you be the best you can be when you're executing." - Austin An investment banker and a stock trader with a combined 25 years of experience have a conversation about making money without losing their souls. In this two-part episode, they break d…

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You Are More Successful Than You Think You Are 9:31

11M ago9:31

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"I’ve been a success long before anybody ever noticed."Rodney reflects on his recent "successes" while pushing for a more expanded definition of success. He details the less obvious metrics of success he leaned on during his podcast journey before the more obvious/public metrics began to materialize.…

1y ago35:21

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"How can someone so talented, so blessed-- whose gift I enjoy-- be so unsophisticated, so indiscrete, so distant from decorum?"In this episode, Rodney tries to understand why artists are so dysfunctional. While grooving to a fire song by a complicated fave, Rodney beings to ponder on what it is about fame and talent that makes these talented people…

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