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In 2019, Adrian Daniels had a brainwave to launch a podcast platform to showcase Ghanaian excellence to the world. The internet is already crowded with content from Ghana: YouTube, Social Media pages, etc. However, after hosting 2x Networking Events during Christmas 2018 & 2019 in Accra for the Global African Diaspora, Adrian noticed a lack and desire for networking, whilst meeting many creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe. In January 2020, The Sound of Accra Podcast was born. P ...
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Welcome to Kickin' In Crocs- The Podcast, where we talk about martial arts stuff, geeky stuff, and all sorts of stuff! Hosted by martial artists that just love wearing crocs! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.crocs/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kickin.in.crocs/ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kickinincrocs
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The guys are back on zoom for this episode, because it's the OLYMPICS! They talk about their favorite events in the Olympics, how the youngest athlete competing in the 2024 Olympics is only 11 years old, about the construction the dojo crew is doing for Dave's dad, and more! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://w…
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In this episode, Adrian delves into the challenges faced by Ghana's cocoa farmers, who contribute nearly a fifth of the world's cocoa supply. He discusses the significant drop in production due to diseases like the swollen shoot virus and harsh weather conditions, which have led to higher chocolate prices globally. Adrian highlights the efforts of …
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📲 Check out Joe's 3D printing Instagram! 👇 Dave, Steve, and Nick welcome Joe Koppenhaver, a military weapons programmer, avid 3D printer, and fellow martial artist! Joe talks about how Steve roped him into doing Spartan races, what the Spartan race at Palmerton was like, training in isshinryu and how he refound his love for martial arts at Paul Pre…
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On the fourth edition of Fintech Friday, we're diving into the exciting world of cryptocurrency adoption in one of Africa's leading countries, Ghana. In this episode, we'll explore how Ghana has emerged as a fast-growing economy and a hub for technology and startups, with a notable surge in smartphone adoption. We'll also delve into the results of …
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In this episode, Adrian Daniels sits down with Cyril Kwadzo, co-founder and CEO of Gold Coast Report (GCR), Ghana's largest podcast network. They discuss the origins and growth of GCR, the challenges and triumphs of building a podcast network in Ghana, and the importance of consistency and community in podcasting. Cyril shares insights into the net…
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The guys welcome Steve's brother, Josh, to the podcast... for the SECOND time?? Turns out, the first time Josh came on, the microphones weren't connected, so Josh has returned for the second first time! They talk about Josh going to Stockton for graphic design, his love for running and the first half marathon he ran, writing fan fiction and origina…
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Dawn shares her experiences and insights as a bridge between the diaspora and Africa, particularly focusing on Ghana. We delve into the cultural renaissance and global prominence of Ghana, comparing it to the growth of Atlanta in the early 2000s. We explore the differences between living in Accra and Lagos, and the thriving business and networking …
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In Part 2 of our interview with Joy FM Geek Squad show in Ghana hosted by Adobea Biritwum, Joseph Inti, host of Sincerely Accra, and Adrian Daniels, host and producer of Sound of Accra, share their insights on growing and monetising a podcast. They emphasise the importance of community engagement, consistency, and leveraging social media platforms …
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HAPPY 4TH of JULY! To celebrate America winning its independence from England, todays guest... is from England! Dave, Steve, and Nick talk to Terry Burns-Dyson, who moved to America from the UK. He talks about his enormous gaming collection, live streaming computer programing and coding, what the martial arts has done for him and his daughter. Stay…
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In this episode, Adrian sits down with the incredible Dawn Dickson who has been building companies for 23 years; A 6-time founder, entrepreneur, speaker and real estate investor, sharing her journey and passion for building bridges between the diaspora and Africa, particularly Ghana. We discussed: The booming real estate market in Accra The cultura…
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In episode 6 of Season 6, Adrian interviews Andrew Asare (aka Andis Barber). We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary barber, entrepreneur, and multi-award-winning barber, Andrew Asare. Andrew shares insights into his journey from humble beginnings in Ghana to becoming a prominent figure in the barbering industry. He discusses his dedicatio…
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Full interview from the Live Q&A with Sydney Sam, Founder of Workspace Global. Adrian Daniels engages with Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global, a SaaS platform designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses with creative and development needs. Born and raised in Ghana, Sydney shares his journey from Ghana to building a tech-driven c…
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Check out our Ninja Star Challenge video: https://youtu.be/lSim938xwHE In this episode, Dave, Steve, and Nick further discuss Connor McGregor's injury (or lack thereof), what everyone did for father's day, why Nick doesn't allow any boys from Isabella's friend group upstairs in his house, and Dave still tries to persuade Kelsey to be a guest on the…
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In episode 5, Adrian interviews Rochelle, a content creator and entrepreneur who relocated to Accra, Ghana. Rochelle shares her journey of moving to Ghana three years ago and starting a successful restaurant, Crazy Burger, with her partner. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood, content creation, and entrep…
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Dave, Steve, and Nick reveal the winner of the martial arts action movie tournament from last week! Then they talk about how Conor McGregor is apparently injured, which means the main event of UFC 303 is now going to be changed. After that, they talk about how multiverses and too much story has oversaturated movie franchises lik…
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Adrian is joined by two friends who are some promising young and up and coming Entrepreneurs in Ghana from the Agriculture space; Nana Kofi of Merdeo Foods and Gideon Awelana-Bulase of The Honey Palace. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry, the impact of technology, real estate, and climate change on f…
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Welcome to the ultimate martial arts movie tournament! In this episode, Dave, Steve, and Nick use ChatGPT to create a tournament style bracket for martial arts action movies! Enter the Dragon, Kill Bill, Bloodsport, Ip Man, and more all go head to head. Who will be crowned the ultimate martial arts action movie?! Stay tuned for a new episode every …
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Henry Asenso is the founder and CEO of Kuro Africa Analytics. He is a UK-based professional who has been juggling his day job with his work alongside Kuro Africa for the past 3 to 4 years. Recently, he has been working with web developers to build an intuitive platform for Real Estate investors in Ghana and the African continent. Kuro Africa is Gha…
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Dave, Steve, and Nick talk about Karate Combat, their favorite martial arts action movie stars, the first superhero movies they saw in theaters, their favorite superhero series, how pro fighters like Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev are in Newark, New Jersey for UFC 302, and why Newark is NOT a safe place to live! Stay tuned for a new episode eve…
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On Today's Fintech Friday edition, Adrian explores the Ghanaian Cedis reaching an all time low of one pound sterling to eighteen point seventy-five Cedis (£1 to GHC 18.75 Cedis). Bloomberg reports: "Ghana’s cedi is in a record-breaking weakening cycle. The currency hasn’t gained versus the dollar in the past 22 trading sessions, the longest streak …
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Steve's mullet is GONE! Steve reveals his new haircut, Dave shows off the crocs he had gotten for Lauren, they talk in-depth about ai advancements, talk about the Murph workout and Memorial Day, and about the surprise party Steve threw for his dad's birthday, which was riddled with mishaps! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Inst…
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In this special interview on The Sound of Accra Podcast, Adrian sits down with property millionaire Samuel Leeds. He is an experienced property investor, TV Landlord and entrepreneur with a passion for big dreams and aspirations. His advice to start small and build up comes from his own experience in making mistakes on first projects and the huge a…
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In this off the rails episode, Dave shares some interesting stories from this week at the dojo, Nick shares one of his gripes about Mother's Day this year, and Steve reveals that he will be changing his hairstyle! Goodbye mullet! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.crocs/ Follow us on…
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Adrian is joined by Amma Gyampo, co-founder and CEO of ScaleUpAfrica, for an enlightening conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing Africa. Together, Adrian and Amma delve into the world of impact investing, the importance of job creation, and the crucial role of the youth demographic in sha…
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Back on zoom for this episode! Due to scheduling conflicts, Dave, Steve, and Nick met again on zoom! They show off their digital avatars, talk about Lauren and the color green, and Nick shares the story of how he got a giant hole in his authentic Italian hat! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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Adrian sits down with Carlton Cofie, Editor of Asaase Radio 99.5 in today’s episode. In this captivating interview, Carlton recounts his journey from teaching broadcast journalism to shaping the next generation of reporters in Ghana. From discussing the impact of storytelling and the challenges of the evolving news industry to reminiscing about his…
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SO SORRY ABOUT THE LATE UPLOAD! We were dealing with some technical difficulties. But better late than never! The guys talk about Star Wars and why people are experiencing Star Wars fatigue, different book series, and more! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.crocs/ Follow us on TikTo…
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Glovo the multinational food delivery app leaves the Ghanaian market - What does this mean for the Food Delivery Industry in Ghana? Watch our interview with Menufinder Africa founder, Alex Darko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnqpgGxTAXg&list=PLJUVirAfWnNoGiJNHHWm6aYTUUberuD5V Subscribe to Season 6 for our interview with Anthony, Founder of Shaq …
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In our Season 6 opener, Adrian sits down with Emmanuel Amoh-Obeng, Founder of Twi Learning Center, to explore the importance of preserving language and culture, with a focus on the Ghanaian Twi language. They discuss the language courses available at the Twi Learning Center and the impact of understanding and adapting to Ghanaian culture in both bu…
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The guys discuss how Dave and Steve ran a Spartan race on Saturday at a mountain course with traumatic memories. They also decide to go into discomfort mode for the second time officially and vent about some of the things that had happened this past week. Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kic…
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Season 6 Official Podcast Audio Trailer of The Sound of Accra Podcast includes fantastic Ghanaian-focused voices disrupting and pioneering various top industries including Ghana Real Estate, Tech, Property, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Fashion & Media. Guest line up include Anthony Owusu-Ansah, Christina Carmel, Rocky Dawuni, Gideon Awelana Bulas…
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Dave, Steve, and Nick reunite on Nick's couch after several weeks of punishing sickness and virtual podcast episodes! They discuss traditional Italians vs North Jersey/ New York Italians, how Crocs just collaborated with Pringles, and why Dragon Ball Z doesn't have their own official crocs yet, like Demonslayer and Jiujitsu Kaisen. Stay tuned for a…
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The guys convene on Zoom because Steve has the plague once again! They talk about being sick, what they do on sick days, and how to recover as fast as possible. Then they briefly review WrestleMania XL (40), and then discuss the fights that are happening at UFC 300! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instag…
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In this episode, Adrian speaks to Operations Manager of Binance Africa, Yande Namvete. She provides valuable insights into the company's efforts to educate and empower women in the crypto space. With a focus on Africa's growing role in cryptocurrency adoption, Yande shares her experiencs and discusses Binance's initiatives to promote financial incl…
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An EARTHQUAKE rocked the east coast on Friday! Dave, Steve, and Nick talk about their near-death experience with the 4.8 magnitude tremor! Even the one and only KELSEY speaks on devastating natural disaster! (jk, the earthquake wasn't too bad where we live, but comment below where you were when you felt it!) Oh, the guys give their predictions for …
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Adrian Daniels of The Sound of Accra Podcast, joins Sincerely Accra's Joseph Nti and host Adobea Biritwum, on Joy FM's Geek Squad Radio panel, discussing the ultimate guide to Starting a Podcast in Ghana. Watch the video on Joy FM's channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWzSD7w164k&t=27s This is audio taken from Joy FM Geek Squad Show Timestamp…
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HAPPY EASTER! In today's hoppy episode, Dave, Steve, and Nick discuss their Easter holiday plans, their favorite Easter candies, and then talk about anime, the upcoming WrestleMania XL, and old school martial arts movies that Steve needs to watch! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.c…
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This week's podcast takes place... on ZOOM! Since Steve is under the weather, the gang meets for their first ever virtual podcast! They talk about sickness and how they cope with it, the new Stitch crocs that just came out, and basically just ramble on for an hour! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagr…
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In this clip, we delve deep into an insightful discussion about Ghana's readiness for Web3, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency. Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7u3xUZywIc41H68yQSGEhH Our dialogue springs from an interview with Del Titus, a strong evangelist in Ghana's Web3 space. Discover how global tech giants li…
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This week's guest is none other than Mackenzie Kasch! Dave, Steve, and Nick investigate why Kasch doesn't like crocs, where she's going to college, her plans to get a career in forensics, how flag football is different from regular football, and more! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.…
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British-Ghanaian Founder and CEO of Puzzle Company, Very Puzzled, Patrick Adom, is saving families and bringing them together, by getting them away from the daily distractions of toxic television, social media feeds and other things. He's also making his own family proud by building a company and a product that they can be proud of, that he can lea…
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Dave, Steve, and Nick mourn the loss of Akira Toriyama. He was the creator of one of the world's most iconic animes: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and more. He has influenced multiple writers, actors, and story artists throughout the years. His characters (Goku, Vegeta, and more) has inspired many martial artists to push past their…
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Adrian Daniels sits down with radio host and news Editor of Asaase Radio 99.5 in Cantonments, Carlton Cofie, to discuss the inspiration behind his podcast, "The Sound of Accra." Adrian shares how the podcast originated from his networking events in Accra and has now grown to feature top Ghanaian founders, entrepreneurs, and creators worldwide. He t…
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The guys discuss Converse's new line of shoes... which look suspiciously familiar.... 🤔 There might be a Crocs vs Converse WAR brewing! They also talk about the Polar Bear Plunge of 2024, which Dave participated in, Elon Musk's internet and Wi-Fi endeavors (Starlink), and more! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https:…
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Adrian has a conversation this week with Carlita Cash, the founder of Afri+Tech, a business focused on educating Africans on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. As a crypto enthusiast and educator, she is passionate about helping people in Ghana and other African countries build generational wealth through these innovative technologies. While…
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Dave, Steve, and Nick somehow start discussing the topics of food, family recipes, different diets like the carnivore diet and keto, and how they might start a cooking channel called Cookin' In Crocs! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.crocs/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c…
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Adrian speaks to Patrick Adom, founder and co-CEO of Very Puzzled (his daughter is a fractional CEO!). It is a children’s toy manufacturer that focuses on African-Caribbean themed jigsaw puzzles for children developed with both parents and child. It's stocked in top UK stores including Waterstones, Hamleys and John Lewis! Very Puzzled offers famili…
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Dave, Steve, and Nick is joined by fellow black belt and assistant instructor Dan Lohmeyer! They dive into Dan's experiences in martial arts, discuss high school, junior prom, fashion, and more! Stay tuned for a new episode every week! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickin.in.crocs/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ki…
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In February 2024, The Blockchain Builders Association Ghana hosted the team at Stellar Development Foundation, led by Dixon Denelle in Accra, who is the CEO of the Stellar development foundation in February. The Stellar Development Foundation is a nonprofit organisation based in San Francisco. They are building a common financial platform, designed…
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It's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! Who you got, Kansas City Chiefs, or San Francisco 49ers?? The Kickin' In Crocs gang is joined by not one, not two, but THREE awesome guests: "V-Rocket" Steve Vennetilli, Master Andrew, and "Master Dave 2.0" Dave Caravella. First, they make some Super Bowl predictions. Then they tell a tale of how they went to the Giants vs J…
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