Volatile Times with Daniel is for people who want to be wise. Daniel delivers his wit, wisdom and humor through an exceptional blend of information and entertainment that will help you make sense of this world around you. Coming to you every other weekend or whenever at this point honestly. Let's hope there's still some wisdom in this batshit crazy world.
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V069 | Morality Is A Game of Interest w/ JhayneZoe | Conversations
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[About The Episode] Everybody has moral standards and varying reasonings for the why and how of their morality. In this episode, I talk with a friend about his interesting take on morality and what it is for. Interest. Enjoy! [Social Media] Find Jhayne On Instagram: https://instagram.com/olajuwon_jhayne Find Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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V068 | Is Forgiveness A Cruel Thing To Ask of Victims?
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[About The Episode] Forgiveness is a concept that manifests itself across many aspects of our lives. We're taught it's a virtue of divine origins and that we should always, always forgive. But when the harm is done, the hurt lingers and forgiving is not what comes to mind. Are we wrong? Is it right to ask or demand forgiveness of those who have bee…
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V067 | What's It Like Being Gay In Nigeria w/ Khaki In Glasses | Interview
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Being gay in Nigeria is a double offence, one against the Nigerian state and one against God. In this interview, I speak with a friend (Khaki In Glasses) about himself, his life and what it's like (for him) being gay in Nigeria. Enjoy!--------------Social Media:Instagram: @danielbriggzTwitter: @danielBriggzEmail: danieladisa8@gmail.com-------------…
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If you were to ask me what the best advice to give anyone in a relationship is, and to sum it up in one word? I'd say Consideration. Let me explain. Might involve some cringe.---------------Social Media: Instagram: @volatilewithdanielTwitter: @danielbriggzEmail: danieladisa8@gmail.com---------------Subscribe to Cabinet of Introspection:https…
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Ever since Friends launched it's first season in 1994, we've had to deal with people (men) complaining about and demanding justice for being "friend zoned". But the thing is, the friend zone isn't actually a thing?---------------Timestamps: (00:00 - 00:44) Preamble(00:44 - 01:09) Disclaimer(01:09 - 01:50) Intro(01:51 - 02:52) About The Friend zone(…
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Why do we work so hard? Why do we strive for better living conditions, better environments and settings? I believe, all of this is due to our desire for comfort. Yet, comfort is somewhat of a bad thing? In this episode, we'll look at the concept of comfort, what's good about it, and why we're wrong about it. --------------- Timestamps Highlight: 00…
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There's a difficulty in describing the state of emotional void. A state of extreme apathy, where you simply just feel nothing, numb. It's difficult to describe because how can you describe emptiness caused by and overfill? --------------- Media: Instagram: @volatilewithdaniel Twitter: @danielbriggz WhatsApp: Message Me! (https://wa.link/2gle…
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This episode is a follow-up to Episode V060. You can listen to this before that, there's no particular listening order. This episode was created to be cathartic, to be a teaching moment, and also a cry for open hearts. --------------- Timestamps 00:00 - He Dares To Sing! 00:52 - Hello Friend 👋 02:16 - Recap + Topic Introduction 06:15 - #1 Acknowled…
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V061 | Male Vulnerability 101: It's Not About Crying
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There's a certain direction that the conversation surrounding male vulnerability or just men being vulnerable in general goes, and it's always the wrong direction. There seems to be an obsession with male tears and then it goes nowhere from there. Let's try to change that. ---------------Social Medias: Instagram: @volatilewithdanielTwitter: @daniel…
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A friend asked me why we say we're fine when we're not. I couldn't settle on an answer until now, and it's probably not what you think. It's both profound and utterly disgusting. (#depression, #disgust, #mentalhealth, #mentalhealthawareness)---------------Social Medias:Instagram: @volatilewithdanielTwitter: @danielbriggzWhatsApp: Message Me!Email: …
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V059 - What Even Is This? - A redefinition of the podcast.
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Ever asked yourself what the purpose of life is? Why are we here? Who or what are we here for? Well... this episode won't answer any of those questions, but I will tell you what the podcast is about tho... hehe. Send in Your Questions for the AMA Episode: https://forms.gle/3xAHoTtERfimXRjD9 Social Media: Instagram: @volatilewithdaniel Twitter: @dan…
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V058 - I was born Yoruba, But I am NOT a Yoruba man
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Let me engage you in a little ethnic identity dysphoria Social Medias: Instagram: @volatilewithdaniel Twitter: @danielbriggz WhatsApp: Message Me! Email: danieladisa8@gmail.com --------------- Donations/Tips(Shukran): https://useshukran.com/cr/danielbriggz
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Stupid Midnights #1 - Terminator and the Desire to Kill God
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Stupid Midnights brings you the random thoughts that float around on a sleepless night. Tonight's randomness: Daniel thinks terminator movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and humanity wants to kill God. Hehe... Reach out, less discuss stupid topics: Email: danieladisa8@gmail.com Twitter: @danielBriggz WhatsApp: Message Me!…
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2023 is here. Oh well. ---------------- Click Here To Read Bell Hooks, Thank Me Later ---------------- Social Medias: Instagram: @volatilewithdaniel Twitter: @danielbriggz WhatsApp: Message Me! Email: danieladisa8@gmail.com --------------- Donations/Tips(Shukran): https://useshukran.com/cr/danielbriggz ---------------- (tags: new year, plans, resol…
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V056 - Hunger And A Little Christmas Spirit
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Christmas is upon us. that time of the year where bells are jingling, a baby's birth is celebrated and people, do people things. Nigerians aren't really feeling the Christmas spirit, and if we're being honest, we haven't truly for years. This episode tries to answer why, and also maybe, ignite some Christmas spark in us. ---------------- Charities …
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Okay, let it be known I am doing somewhat better than when I wrote and recorded this. But I still chose to put this out cos, why not? Why hide the fact that it's been a really tough time for me? So sha, if you can relate to this episode, let's connect and be a mess together. Just for a bit. ---------------- Chuck Palahnuik (00:00) Disclaimer (00:17…
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Do you want to be remembered after you die? How do you want to be remembered after you die? Is striving to be remembered by the world after you die a reasonable goal? ---------------- Time Stamps: There was a Boy (00:00) Disclaimer (03:15) Pleasantries (03:44) Why Do You Want To Be Remembered? (04:38) Thoughts From Quora (07:04) Intermission (12:05…
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V053 - Trust Issues #2 - How To Earn Trust
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Trust building is essential to everyone. How do you build trust, and how can you help others earn your trust? ---------------- Episode Expo (00:00) Disclaimer (00:38) Pleasantries (01:20) Tips to Earning Trust (03:04) Break (15:04) Tips to Earning Trust (16:03) Broken screen, money issues (26:29) ---------------- John Maxwells Earning Trust -------…
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"I don't trust anyone. I don't think I can trust again". Many of us have been here (including myself). Some have conquered this, and some of us are still dealing with it. But the statement got me into a spiral of questions: What is Trust? What factors motivate trust? etc. In a series of upcoming episodes including this one, we'll explore the concep…
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V051 - It's Pride Month: Let's Protect The Children
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A rhetoric that commonly surrounds anti-lgbt content and personalities is the idea that their existence is of existential threat and danger to children. I have found that this is just one of the reasons we give ourselves to justify the dehumanization of those we consider "other". Homosexuality is a sin, but sins are still committed by humans. -----…
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V050 - Men & Sexuality: How To Be An Alpha Male|Frans De Waal
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How exactly do you become an alpha male? There are many content online that talk about this but most as just $500 bullshit. What better way to find out how than to listen to the prime expert on what an alpha male actually is----------------(tags: strength, sex, alpha, masculinity, frans de waal)----------------Instagram: www.instagram.com/volatilew…
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V049 - Men and Sexuality: The Socio-Sexual Hierarchy of Men | Vox Day
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Every day men are out here living their life, each as complex yet simple as the next person. The socio-sexual hierarchy by Vox Day is one of those social theories that seek to explain how men act and view themselves in society. Let's explore it.----------------(tags: alpha, beta, sigma, masculinity, vox day)----------------Instagram: www.instagram.…
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Masculinity like many other things today is complex, with a lot of nuances and idiocy to it. This episode focuses on one of those idiocies. The concept of the alpha male as regards modern men is a phenomenon that has been plaguing the internet for almost a decade. Let's dive in and explore a bit, what the concept of the alpha male is. PS: talking a…
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[To evade the gist(a story for the gods), skip to 04:51]Jealousy, quite the dust emotion honestly. It's something we all deal with but wish we didn't have to. This episode answers "What is Jealousy?", "How to react to it", "Is Jealousy Envy" and most importantly, "How to deal with Jealousy"----------------(tags: jealousy, new episode, psychology, e…
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Cutting people off is one of the social phenomenon of the 21st century. It's the go to self love advice for solving problems and taking control of your life, except it isn't. It's mostly just immature garbage and we're here for it.---------------(tags: ghosting, cuttingoff, toxic vibes, scissors)----------------Follow All Social Media Handles: Inst…
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V045 - 2022 And A Strange Breath of Optimism
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It's 2022 People, and there's a strange optimism in the air... ---------------- (tags: 2022, new year, optimism, resolutions, goals) ---------------- Follow All Social Media Handles: Instagram: www.instagram.com/volatilewithdaniel Twitter: www.twitter.com/danielBriggz Send a Mail: altdanbriggz@gmail.com --------------- Donations/Tips(Shukran): http…
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V044 - Loving Me At My Worst is Hard Sometimes | Marilyn Monroe
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The "if you don't love me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best" mantra is well justified, but sometimes is not so final as we assume it to be. Sometimes people just can't(tags: love, quotes, Marilyn Monroe, heartbreak, relationships, romance, episode)----------------USE the Feedback form: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7-----------------…
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Okay, this is a hear me out episode, but an important one, I think. It's all bout men's hair in this episode, our perception, prejudice and judgement of it. Join me as I go on this journey of exploring men, masculinity and its suppression through the policing of hair.----------------(tags: hair, black hair, colonialism, men matter, mens hair, endsa…
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You've worked hard, you've done the struggle, you've worked on yourself. All effort is yours, you didn't ride off the back of anyone. Can we then say, you're self-made? ---------------- USE the Feedback form: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7 -------------------- Follow All Social Media Handles: Instagram: www.instagram.com/volatilewithdaniel Twi…
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As a finale to the ongoing series on Romance, go on this auditory journey with me as we talk about our e(x)s and what marriage vows should be like. Headphones and the like, deeply recommended. ---------------- USE the Feedback form: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7 Read X in the Crowd - https://link.medium.com/iZ0jgO95qjb -------------------- Fo…
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V040 - The Settling Written In Our Destinies w/ Rita Chukwu-Ike
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The idea of settling currently in our society is very controversial for not so obvious reasons. In this episode, the conversation with Rita revolves around the question "Should we settle or we have no choice but to settle?". ---------------- USE Feedback form: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7 CHECK OUT RITA: Podcast: The Girl Unplugged Podcast R…
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V039 - Romance And All It's Lovely Shenanigans | Romanticsm
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This is the second part in an ongoing series about Romance. In this episode Daniel goes through various romantics beliefs about how were supposed to love, and also how Beauty and the Beast is Trash! Enjoy.^Content focus by Alain de Botton - https://youtu.be/sPOuIyEJnbE^. ----------------Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7 Follow All …
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We all have out encounters with romance and the romantic. Directly or indirectly. But what inspired our modern approach to love and romance. ^Content focus by Alain de Botton^ Romanticsm by Alain De Botton. ---------------- Your Feedback is highly sought after and appreciated, please don't hold it back from us: https://forms.gle/nqYeGRe66oUNK2bf7 F…
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V037 - Imagine God Dishes Lightning The Way We Discipline Children
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Every african child (i think) has had that faithful encounter with dear 'ol cane. Our view of what it means to discipline a child is weirdly broken (in my opinion). So, listen to me rant on and on about it. But there are gems here tho! ---------------- Your Feedback is highly sought after and appreciated, please don't hold it back from us: https://…
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V036 - Listen to This If/When You Feel Useless
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According to google, Useless means (informal) having no ability or skill in a specified activity or area, and yeah I'm going to have to agree with that. But here's another thing, that still doesn't change the absolute feeling of shittiness that accompanies it most of the time, so let's address that. ---------------- Your Feedback is highly sought a…
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V035 - Fathers, The Unsung Heroes of Society
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Happy Fathers Day. I bet this isn't something that's gonna ring loud in a lot of households on June 20, 2021. Why? Because most people won't even realize it's Fathers Day and this, is just sad. Fathers are a very controversial bunch, to be honest, but one other thing they are is a sacrificial bunch. Fathers are not unneeded, Fathers are ESSENTIAL t…
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The Silence has been deafening, Let me explain!
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So, it's been what, two months?! That's a long time away from this platform and a long time to have kept you guys waiting. But before getting back into the thick of things, here's the reason for the silence.
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Okay, so finally the birthday weekend is upon us. Yes! Volatile Times is One(1) whole year old y'all. Such exciting news, but strangely I find myself not catching the "joy vibe". Also, Precious Gaza deserves a Bone Marrow Transplant. Please donate: bit.ly/bmtforpresh #bmtforpresh -------------------- Background music found here: Youtube Studio: Aud…
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FREEDOM! Such a broad term that sometimes I wonder why we use it. But, in today's episode, I simply give my thoughts on how I think it should be defined and approached in life. Happy listening. --------------- Follow on our socials: Instagram: @volatilewithdaniel Twitter: @danielBriggz Send a mail: altdanbriggz@gmail.com ---------------------------…
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In a world riddled with identity politics and community-centric ideas, more people are looking to be identified outside the groups we find ourselves in. To be identified as ourselves first, before any attachments. ------ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/volatilewithdaniel Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/danielBriggz Visit the website for newslette…
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V032 - The Divinity of a Strangers Kindness
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Have you ever had something nice done to or for you by a total stranger? Was it a strange experience the few times you've experienced it as it was for me? I think it's something special, beyond normal when it happens. Have you ever been that Stranger? ------------------------ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/volatilewithdaniel Follow on Twitter: …
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V031 - Knowing Your Value Is Not A Value with Tobou Egbekun
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The phrase "I know my value" like any other well meaning phrase has been used to justify pride, ignorance and even as an insecurity cover. I and Tobou discuss how value is a subjective thing, especially if it's to have monetary profit.|Follow Tobou on His socials:Instagram: www.instagram.com/mr_teeone and Twitter: www.twitter.com/Mikey_EeeLinkedIn:…
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This is the 3rd Chapter in Tabitha's Descent.
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V030 - Coping with being Inadequate: Be Ordinary
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Nowadays, an ordinary life is akin to a cosmic sin. The demand for greatness on everyone is tasking, and even small gestures of goodness are deemed to be not enough; you need to do MORE. DON'T FORGET TO SHARE. || Visit my mini website for my social links and more: CLICK HERE
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BRIGGZ TELLS A STORY #2 - Tabitha's Descent 2
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We continue observing the journey of our Gazelle Tabitha, and Her man from the Dark River. In this one, she goes on a date. || Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/volatilewithdaniel || Share your thoughts of the story on Twitter using the hashtag #volatilewithdaniel
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V029 - The Secret Ingredient To a Better You: A Dash of Narcissism
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"We're all a little narcissistic" Psychology says as it laughs in our faces. In previous episodes it's established that to develop ones self, is to embark on a selfish crusade. But what if that crusade turns sour? Well, here's something to help you watch out for that, and maintain balance especially as we all embark on a new years journey. Happy Ne…
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V028 - The ideologies that promote Self Development
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Going of the discussion form the last episode, in this episode we look at the two major ideologies/philosophies that govern our understanding of self development. Visit the link - vtimes.disha.page for links to follow the social media accounts, give financial support and subscribe to the podcast newsletter…
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V027 - Musings: What is Self Development and Why I think You're Bad at It
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So, I've been wondering a lot and been asked a lot about self-development, how to define it and how to go about it. So, I'll be doing a 5 part series on my thoughts on the matter. Y'all are in for a ride yo. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share. -------------------------------- Remember to follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/volatilewithdani…
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BRIGGZ TELLS A STORY #1 - Tabitha's Descent
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So, this is something I wrote before the pandemic. Enjoy. This story is about a gazelle (Tabitha) who meets a man from the dark river (Douglas), and their night together. Would there be more or will this be a once in a lifetime experience? ENJOY ---------------------------- Tip on Shukran, in support of this podcast financially. You can tip with as…
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V026 - What You SHould Have Heard + Gist + Rant
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So, finally got around to doing this. The official welcome episode for the Season 2. Better late than never they say right? ------ To follow the podcast on its socials and also support financially, click here: https://vtimes.disha.page One link to rule them all. ----- To reach out for collaborations, comments, feedback, etc, you can email here: alt…
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