Welcome to "Lagos Meets London", the podcast that explores the cultural, social connections and differences between two of the world's most vibrant cities. As Lagosians who have lived in London for many years we your hosts, Ade, Miss Alice, Oj, SeyiPeps and Toni are excited to take you on a journey through our unique experiences and perspectives that define Lagos and London. Each episode of "Lagos Meets London" features insightful conversations which helps listeners gain a deeper understandi ...
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One verse | One day | Building saints.On this podcast you’d find daily bible study & weekly interviews all from YouVersion verse of the day. You’ll learn from the different guests here and find wisdom to tackle life’s issues. Feel free to leave a question or comment if you have any. New posts from every Monday 6am. You can freely share these podcasts. Background music credit: Dappy T Keys.Blessings !!!
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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Host LB Johnson Along W/ His Co-Host Dogg Johnson, Dvs & Producer Keishia Sit Down And Get Everything Off Their Chest Nothings Off Limits!!! You Will Laugh, Get Mad, Hell You May Even Cry But You'll Definitely Respect And Freakin Love It!
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Think you know everything about some of modern history’s most recognizable figures? We’re Amit and Michael, two pop culture enthusiasts who upend your assumptions about the iconic and the famous. Because that’s where you find the “gravy” – the rich, flavorful sauce that brings out the best parts of the dish that is life. Each episode we’ll put the lives of recently deceased celebrities under the microscope to consider the not-so-obvious ways these icons of culture left their impact and impri ...
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Welcome to the A.M. DYNASTY podcast (formally known as Black Family Media Group) where we conduct enlightening interviews /discussions with entrepreneurs & other interesting people from the community discussing various topics. From cultural landmarks, amazing local national & international art, small businesses, interesting careers, working people, historical artifacts, antiques and an eclectic array of notable subject matters you surely will find pleasurable. Whether at work, traveling, hom ...
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On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men she’d scammed, and she had a volatile relationship with Christian Brando, the troubled son of movie star Marlon Brando. Not since the O.J. Simpson case had the eyes of the nation been so fixated on a homicide. The search for Bonny’s killer took det ...
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Oceangate: A Flop of Titanic Proportions with Jake Cornell and Noah Miller | 49
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Billionaire Stockton Rush III dreamt of exploring the Titanic. Only problem? It's really freaking hard to get to. So he pieced together the world's shoddiest submersible built from Playstation parts and promised rich tourists a view of the Titanic for the price of $250,000. Less than two hours into the dive, Rush's dream quite literally imploded...…
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GEN Z V MILLENIALS ,Nostalgic Nigerian memories & Being 1st Generation IMMIGRANTS | LML EP 31
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Welcome back to another episode of Lagos Meets London.On this episode we had the very talented Audrey & Oreoluwa( both content creators and filmmakers ) join us as we discussed being first generation immigrants in the U.k , growing up in a Nigerian household but in two completely different generations (MIILLENIALS V GEN Z) , their current journey ,…
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This person died in 2003 at age 71, He is considered a pioneer of rock 'n' roll, and in 1992 he was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after he had also been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In the early 2000s, a video of his won six nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. He fought a long battle against addiction. His voice…
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Shame of Thrones: How GOT Season 8 Imploded with Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker | 48
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Game Of Thrones entered its final season as the undisputed king of TV. Every Sunday, millions would take a seat in the church of HBO in hopes of witnessing another Battle of the Bastards. Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss needed to deliver a finale so grand it would make King’s Landing look like the Iron Islands. But when they were met with gru…
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Navigating marriage , Real House Wives Of Lagos, Summer holidays & BBL pandemic | EP 30
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Thank you for joining us once again! Welcome to another episode of Lagos Meets London! This week on LML , we had one of the casts of the popular tv series Real Housewives Of Lagos join us MARIAM ADEYEMI TIMMER !! Buckle your seatbelts as this is one of the best podcast episodes you’ll ever listen to or watch. We spoke about how Mariam has been navi…
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We’re back, and we’re sharing the exciting news that Famous & Gravy is now part of Wondery! Amit and Michael also discuss some of the behind-the-scenes work they’ve been doing to better the show in the runup to this exciting announcement. New Famous & Gravy episodes will start releasing again every other Wednesday, and also will now be available on…
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Gigli: A Cinematic Dumpster Fire with Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris | 47
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Gigli would go down in history as not only one of the biggest box office bombs… but also the reason Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up the first time. In 2001, Oscar nominated filmmaker Martin Brest penned the gritty tale of a lowlife mobster unable to escape his mundane existence, but by 2003 Gigli had been reverse engineered into a corny, sl…
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Rome's Most Bonkers Emperor: Nero with Rachel Bloom | 46
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How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Emperor Nero’s answer would have been “not that much.” At just 16 years old, Nero starts his reign off with a bang, throwing lavish festivals for the plebs and giving himself headlining gigs as an aspiring singer-songwriter. But thanks to a power-hungry mom, some heated rivalries, and a whole lot of sex…
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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…
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This person died 2016 at age 69. He suffered a blow in a teenage brawl that caused his left pupil to be permanently dilated. He experimented with startling transformations, often playing up an androgynous image. In the 1980s he had a Broadway run in the demanding title role of “The Elephant Man”. Nirvana chose to sing one of his songs in their lege…
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KORTY EO on collaborating with content creators in the U.K 🇬🇧,being sad, learning & unlearning | LAGOS MEETS LONDON EP 29
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This is the second part of our conversation with popular youtuber, content creator and film maker Korty EO. Korty speaks on how she’s gotten closer to God so she can find contentment in all that she’s achieved so far. Korty also expresses how money used to be one of the biggest obstacles to her thriving within her industry , she also speaks on how …
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Tonya Harding: On Thin Ice with Shannon Fiedler and Liza Treyger | 45
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Figure skating rivals Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan were set to face off at the 1994 Olympics... but Tonya decided to try and eliminate the competition a little early. When a botched attempt to “kneecap” Kerrigan before the Olympics led back to Tonya and her inner circle of inept criminals, Harding was thrust into a media frenzy that spiraled in…
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KORTY EO ON FORGIVING A CHEATING PATNER ?AYRA STARR or TEMS, HAPPINESS AS A CONTENT CREATOR + MOREEE
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This week on Lagos Meets London , a conversation with KORTY EO Join us for an exciting episode as we sit down with one of Nigeria’s biggest YouTubers, Korty during her recent visit to London. Korty, the talented and superstar contentcreator behind the hit YouTube interview series "FLOW WITH KORTY," has captivated audiences with her unique style of …
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Salem Witch Trials: Coven of Conspiracy with Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer | 44
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Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most …
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Dimpled Ambassador (Shirley Temple)
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This person died in 2014 at age 85. In the 1930s, she was a determined child actress who sang and tap-danced her way to the height of Hollywood stardom. For at least 5 consecutive years, she was the most popular movie star in America. She was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly by Richard Nixon. In 1972, she held a news c…
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What would you do if you were hounded for doing right? This is fast becoming the norm. Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.…
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How O.J. Simpson's Memoir Ended Up in Book Jail with Boze and Carl Tart | 43
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You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all book about the actual murders O.J. stood trial for. Thousands of copies wer…
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NEVER LET OTHER PEOPLE EAT OFF OF YOUR SACRAFICE PT. 2
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I discuss again pretty much how to not let other people take advantage of your hard work that they are not earning for themselves especially if it costs you your future!
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NEVER LET OTHERS EAT OFF OF YOUR SACRIFICE!!!
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I discuss not letting others take advantage of your resources that you work hard to save up especially when they are not working just as hard for themselves! Listen & enjoy!
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Watergate: Deep Throat, Deeper Trouble with Langston Kerman and Gareth Reynolds | 42
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In 1972, five clumsy burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. They were armed with tear gas pens, wads of cash, and enough surveillance equipment to make the NSA blush - and they were immediately caught. What could’ve been written off as the dumbest burglary in history swiftly unraveled through leak…
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Jessica & myself (Ku) discuss Juneteenth 2024 celebration events and growing business!
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LAYI WASABI learns BRITISH SLANGS | Lagos Meets London EP 27
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This week on Lagos Meets London, we had the pleasure of hosting the biggest content creator in Africa, the hilarious and talented Layi Wasabi, popularly known as D'LAW! Joining us all the way from Lagos, Nigeria, Layi checked in with us during his visit to London.In this episode, we catch up with Layi about his experiences in London so far, includi…
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This person died in 2019, age 76. In 1958 when he was 14, his father died immediately after performing a roast for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. His dry delivery piqued the interest of Tom Smothers, who offered him a job in the late 1960s as a writer on the “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” He was roommates with Steve Martin for a number of years…
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Before it became the butt of countless jokes and the preferred transportation for mall cops, the Segway had grand ambitions. Its inventor, Dean Kamen, believed his self-balancing, two-wheeled electric scooter would change the way we get around, and ultimately eliminate the need for cars all together. But when the rubber met the road and consumers m…
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Ep 360 | A Special kind of REST ! Hebrews 4:11
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Ever wondered how to labour into God’s rest ? This is not rest when we die but rest right now. Let’s find out more. Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.…
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Making it in NIGERIA V Making it in the UK Lagos Meets London ft The Uncut Podcast | Ep26 Pt 2
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Send us a Text Message.This is the second part of this episode featuring the ladies of @TheUncutpodcast_ if you’ve listened to the first part , just know the conversation gets more interesting! And if you haven’t , click on LINKS below to watch & listenhttps://youtu.be/maHfotXZiog?si=IgJBbHZOLvqhXzJyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0XoylK3UKozHTnDh…
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New Coke Goes Flat with Preacher Lawson and Paul F. Tompkins | 40
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In the early 90’s, an earth shattering event occurred that would change the face of American culture forever: Coca-Cola changed their recipe. New Coke was supposed to be sweeter to combat the rising popularity of Pepsi, but the customer reaction was decidedly sour. Lawsuits and public outrage contributed to the PR Nightmare - somehow hiring Bill Co…
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People in RELATIONSHIPS going on PARTY HOLIDAYS ft THE UNCUT PODCAS | EP 26
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Send us a Text Message.This week on Lagos Meets London we had the amazing ladies of THE UNCUT PODCAST @TheUncutpodcast_ join us for another interesting episode of Lagos Meets London. This is an episode you don’t want to miss as it consists of great synergy—the PERFECT blend of merging both worlds, Lagos & London, together.We had a conversation on w…
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This person died in 2016 at age 69. In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, he played a panoply of fascinating characters. He had his early successes in stage works involving the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though he was never nominated for an Academy Award, he won many accolades, but shrugged off the value of awards in general. He gained a…
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JCPenney Sells Out with Joel Kim Booster and Scott Seiss | 39
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When JCPenney, the 100-year-old department store, decided to rebrand in 2011, they sought the best in the biz to give them a makeover. Enter Ron Johnson, the affable retail genius behind the Apple Store. Hailed as a techy visionary, Johnson was supposed to reinvent the brand. Instead, he alienated customers with high prices and a baffling shopping …
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Are you a process or people person? Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.By YouVersion bible study with Matthew OJ
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WHEN BRINGING FAMLY IN YOUR BUSINESS GOES WRONG!
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In this episode we discuss a real life recent incident of when bringing family in to work with your business goes horribly wrong and what new entrepreneurs can learn from such instances, in this episode of A M. Dynasty "THE PODCAST"!
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What would you do if you went on an all expense paid holiday and you were asked to pay for meals which you have already paid for? Will you pay a second time? I hope not. Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do w…
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Olestra: The Crappiest Flop of All with Kevin James Thornton | 38
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After 30 years of development, Procter & Gamble rolled out a new, calorie-free oil substitute with the luxurious name, Olestra. This “miracle food” was supposed to revolutionize junk food and allow snackers to eat all the chips and crackers they could cram down their gullets without gaining any weight. Unfortunately for Procter & Gamble, Olestra di…
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This person died in 2016 at age 57. He won an Academy Award in 1985, and a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was still a teenager when he was signed to Warner Bros Records, in a deal that included full creative control. His work inspired the formation of the Parents’ Music Resource Center, which pressured record companies into labeling a…
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Ever given thought on the value of salt ? What can salt really do? Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.By YouVersion bible study with Matthew OJ
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George Santos: Snatch Me If You Can with Jon Lovett and Monét X Change | 37
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US Congressman George Santos was an inspiring embodiment of the American dream. A son of immigrants who worked his way through the finest universities, rose through the ranks of Wall Street and started his own successful business before winning an election. Only catch? Almost none of it was true. Santos lied, schemed and embezzled his way into Cong…
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Downsizing WeWork with Smosh's Ian Hecox and Courtney Miller | 36
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Can the office also be a party? Would you really want it to be? For WeWork’s CEO and founder Adam Neumann, the answer was an unequivocal, hell yes! Neumann propelled his co-working space empire to incredible heights and a valuation over $45B, all while throwing nonstop ragers, hot boxing his private jet, and arm wrestling with Jared Kushner. But wh…
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Have you ever denied anyone you really loved and then turned round to prove your love? Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.…
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People called me ''CRAZY'' I DROVE FROM LONDON TO LAGOS,NIGERIA FT PELUMI NUBI
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Send us a Text Message.Today on Lagos Meets London , we have the first EVER woman to solo drive from LONDON all the way to LAGOS!.Pelumi Nubi's story and successful attempt of driving from London to Lagos was like a movie.A movie with twists & turns where she experienced all kinds of emotions.Pelumi who is now an ambassador of tourism to Lagos Stat…
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Cecil Williams GLIDE FOUNDATION LIFE CELEBRATION
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We celebrate the memorial services dedicated to the life of legendary Cecil Williams & GLIDE FOUNDATION!
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This person died in 2016 at age 99. She appeared as a nightclub manager in Orson Welles’ 1958 “Touch of Evil”, and the same year as a sexy alien in “Queen of Outer Space”. She appeared on scores of talk shows, game shows, comedy specials, and episodic dramas. In 1989, she was arrested for slapping a police officer. She was married at least eight ti…
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Beanie Babies Go Bust with Ian Karmel and Brian Moller | 35
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When eccentric toy maker Ty Warner created a new line of floppy stuffed animals with cute names and charming poems, he unleashed pure havoc and chaos into the world. At the height of Beanie Mania, people spent their life savings and even assaulted others to collect the rare creatures like Patti the Platypus and Ziggy the Zebra before they “retired”…
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Ep 355 - What to do when God’s word makes no sense
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What do you do when God speaks to you and it makes no sense? Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.By YouVersion bible study with Matthew OJ
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Love Island Is Like Going On A Free Holiday - Martin Akinola Ex Love Island Contestant
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Send us a Text Message.Welcome to a bonus episode of Lagos Meets London!!!In this episode , we had fashion, lifestyle content creator and Ex Love Islander (Casa Amor) Martin Akinola sit down for a chat with us about what his life was like before going on Love Island, the hurdles you’d have to jump past to get on the show, he elaborates on the prep …
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This episode talks about REAL LOVE ! What does this mean ? Let’s find out Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.By YouVersion bible study with Matthew OJ
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Dance Moms: Abby Lee Miller Behind Barres with Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker | 34
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Abby Lee Miller was the force behind the hit reality show "Dance Moms" where she hurled insults - and occasionally chairs - to motivate future stars like JoJo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler. But while Abby was rising to the top of her own pyramid, she was also choreographing a little thing called financial fraud. Find out what happens when you text your a…
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This person died in 2014 at age 86. She was a Tony-nominated stage actress, and a calypso dancer for a period of time. In 2011 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was a college professor and a ubiquitous presence on the lecture circuit, and also made several appearances on Sesame Street. Throughout her writing, she explored the c…
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How MoviePass Bombed at the Box Office with Jamie Loftus and Austin Nasso | 33
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Stacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater subscriptions for movie fans. The only problem? It couldn't make any money. Find out what happens when Stacy sells out to an eccentric investor, why a dog had to issue an apology to customers, and…
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How do we identify true wisdom from counterfeit? Let’s find out on today’s episode. Hello Fam, thanks for being in the WORDup Podcast community. We’d like to connect with you. You could send us a text from here regarding this episode or previous ones and we’d do well to respond as soon as possible.By YouVersion bible study with Matthew OJ
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