‘Free Your Mind’ is a popular Ghanaian colloquialism which means to let loose; to tell it exactly as it is. Everything is fair game on the show and hosts don't hold back!
No, I Rarely Take Sausage
Share | Follow | SubscribeTatas and Wanlov draw the curtains on their first season together.Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production- Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
12/21/2023 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
MOSAIC: Our Live Podcast, Music and Community Festival!
MOSAIC: Our Live Podcast, Music and Community Festival!Grab your tickets for MOSAIC! 🎫mosaic.listentogcr.comMOSAIC is proudly supported by; Jameson Whiskey: widen the circle, Afripods, Fika: The bubble tea house, Ayatickets, iamadinkra and AfQuest#WidenTheCircle #Afripods #FikaTeahouse #Ayatickets #iamadinkra #GCR #GHPod🇬🇭
11/19/2023 • 1 minute, 17 seconds
Let Me Explain
Share | Follow | SubscribeTatas invites Prince Ganaku and Abeiku Lytle over to talk about strength in numbers needed to keep our leaders accountable, and what the future holds for the movement.Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production- Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
10/18/2023 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
[Special GCR Episode] Day 2 - The Organizers
From September 21st to 23rd, the Ghanaian youths engaged in a three-day protest known as the Occupy Julorbi Protests, driven by citizen participation and accountability. In this second episode we discuss the self-organizing efforts that played a key role in sustaining the protests. Listen and share.
10/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 23 seconds
[Special GCR Episode] Day 1 - The Arrests
From September 21st to 23rd, the Ghanaian youths engaged in a three-day protest known as the Julorbi Protests, driven by citizen participation and accountability. This discussion intends to document the events of Day 1 through firsthand narratives. Listen and share.
10/1/2023 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
2 Ga Girls On A Pod
Share | Follow | SubscribeWhile Wanlov globetrots, Tatas invites Bully over to talk thoughtfulness, confidence and fathers. Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
9/13/2023 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Fake Love And Partial Erections
Share | Follow | SubscribeEssilfie joins Tatas and Wanlov this week to share her experiences coming up in the industry as an artist, being an advocate for sex education, and also partial erections?Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
8/2/2023 • 44 minutes, 42 seconds
Grown Men In WhatsApp Groups
Share | Follow | SubscribeChrystal joins Tatas and Wanlov this week to discuss approval among men, navigating being a woman in a man's world, and pounded fried plantain?Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
7/12/2023 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
Dis-GASTed
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6/28/2023 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
Koshka
Share | Follow | SubscribeWanlov and Tatas share their experiences on sibling rivalry among different family dynamics. They also debate the legitimacy of love potions and charms.Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
5/17/2023 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
The Horny 30
Share | Follow | SubscribeTatas and Wanlov have a heart to heart on growth and unfulfilled expectations. Oh, and also, hard drives?Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
5/3/2023 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
The Kubolor
Share | Follow | SubscribeWanlov The Kubolor makes his debut as cohost on the 7th season of GCR's uninhibited, unfiltered, society and culture podcast show. Song Credits :Intro & Outro : Could U (Wanlov The Kubolor, Sena Dagadu, M3nsa)Segment Breaker : Take My Losses (M3nsa)Send us your reactions & free YOUR mind ➡️ listentogcr.com/contact-us--------------------------------Background music by @KongGeorgeA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network
4/19/2023 • 36 minutes, 52 seconds
Am I Bread To You?
BZ joins Tatas this week to discuss physical attraction, crossing the line with your friendship, being friendly, and more.
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11/16/2022 • 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Naked In All Aspects
Thought you knew them? What observations have you made about your spouse after you got married and moved in together? On this episode Mr. Dei joins Tatas to explore that and more!
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10/12/2022 • 36 minutes, 50 seconds
Atopa Nkoaa
Eddy Acquah, AKA "The Happy MC", joins Tatas this week to share his thoughts on what an appropriate apology looks like, and navigating making amends.
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8/24/2022 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
Sorry For Left
Ella joins us to talk about her talent, cultural mindsets and more. Press play, and enjoy our latest episode back from a break!
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7/27/2022 • 46 minutes, 35 seconds
Row! Row! Row Your Boat!
Ghana ranked 4th with highest prices of consumer goods. Tatas and Joseph, co-creator of the Sincerely Accra podcast, digest recent economic developments while sharing their thoughts and experiences on spending in Accra.
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6/15/2022 • 43 minutes, 31 seconds
Joy To The World
Afrojazz/alternative artist and actress, Adomaa and her co star Sitso, join Tatas this week to discuss the show behind the scenes.
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6/1/2022 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds
Flip The Script
We often find ourselves dissecting what other people did to us. But how often are we critical of ourselves and our actions towards others? This episode is about accountability, and accepting that sometimes, we are the problem. You are the villain in someone else's story.
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5/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
Sincerely, Kwame
Mr. Asante, producer and co-creator of the Sincerely Accra podcast, joins Tatas this week to discuss validation and more.
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5/4/2022 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
You Go Fit Teach Am For House
FC Tamakloe and Aseda join Tatas this week in reimagining life in boarding school.
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4/20/2022 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
You Know What You Did
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Otopea and Akosua join Tatas this week to share their experiences with gaslighting, and discuss boundaries in relationships.
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3/23/2022 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
Celebrate Together : What Makes You Feel Ghanaian?
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Tatas is in town! Say hello to our new host as she ushers in the new season with a bang, joined by Fionn, Jameson brand ambassador for West Africa and Akosua Hanson, actress and media personality. Season 6 of FYM promises to be a fun ride, strap up, subscribe and dont miss any moment!
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3/2/2022 • 34 minutes, 25 seconds
Introducing MOSAIC!
MOSAIC is a live podcast and party event by the Gold Coast Report!
It is all about exciting guest speakers, great conversations, an amazing time with friends and your favorite GCR podcast hosts!
Talking kakraa, chilling and mingling kakraa 🥂
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MOSAIC: Crafting the perfect night out, one experience at a time
11/6/2021 • 1 minute, 20 seconds
Demystifying Architecture & Design
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Most people in Ghana always avoid building professionals mostly for cost reasons this decision as we find out in this episode can be very costly. Kafui an architect and Jude co-founder of RDVS Design talk to Comoo about how important arhitecture and design is important to the entire building process.
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10/27/2021 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
Puumaya Our Esquire
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Maya is officially a lawyer!!!! The hosts discuss what it feels like when you achieve goals you set for yourself.
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10/13/2021 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Young Man, Akuvi Here
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Love brewed in the podcast studios?? side eye . Its a full house with engaged soon-to -be-married couple Jude & Akuvi. They tell us about how they met and their journey so far. They talk about how they navigate their relationship with respect to social media amongst other things.
We also discuss about the food service delivery & customer service in the city of Accra.
Credits: Activate by Stonebwoy & Davido.
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9/29/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Trade Routes 201 With Yaw
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Still on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), we talk to Yaw : a young politician and the founder of The Young Patriots : a youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana. He talks to Comoo about the benefits of this initiative and why he believes its Africa's last shot at actual economic development.
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9/15/2021 • 39 minutes, 36 seconds
Trade Routes 101 With Virgil
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Virgil Kyei a logistics professional joins Comoo on this episode to explain the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta)- an agreement signed by african countries with the hopes of improving trade on the continent
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9/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Ghallywood Diaries
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Aphua Larbi, a writer and film maker joins Maya and Comoo on this episode to discuss the state of the Ghanaian Movie Industry.
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8/18/2021 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
Bad Energy Stay Far Away
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Maya is back!! Its a full house this episode and we talk legal education, the random act of kindness by Ghanaian brands for a 9 year old kid and finally give our opinions on the LGBT Bill currently before parliament.
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8/4/2021 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
Gender Agenda
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On our 100th episode, Sitsofe and Karen join Comoo on the episode to discuss spousal salaries of the president and vice president of Ghana.
They also discuss hypergamy.
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7/21/2021 • 47 minutes, 21 seconds
Momo Fraud Part II
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In the last part of our two part episode we discuss the reasons for the implemention of ID card requirement for money withdrawals on MTN Mobile Money
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7/7/2021 • 34 minutes, 46 seconds
Momo Fraud Part 1
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In the first of a two part episode, Godwin Kwami Tamakloe , a Senior Manager with the Anti Money Laundering, Fraud,Compliance and Risk Unit of MTN Ghana talks to Comoo about the various ways MTN is mitigating current Mobile Money fraud activities on their network, how to detect fraud patterns and report these activities as a subscriber.
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6/23/2021 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
One Minute Biaa Demon Nam Mu
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Props to Satan? side eye LOL!
We had David Van Gelder to talk about the pentecost church constructing a prison reform centre for Ghana prisons? He gives a detailed background on the issue and dissects the reason for the project by the religious body.
We also talk about the pricing of tourist sites and villas in Ghana.
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6/9/2021 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
Oh Wow Vs. Let Me Sort It Out Guys
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We have Karen in the studio to talk about the recent muslim students prevented from fasting in Wesley Girls High School.
Do guys fit in one of these two groups or its just an issue of circumstance? Press play to find out.
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5/26/2021 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
Fix The Country. Fix It!
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On this weeks episde, we are joined by Dredw: a music producer to talk about his music journey so far, the FixTheCountry movement and the possiblity of future home ownership by Millenials and GenZ.
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Outro song: Manifest ft Worlasi - Okay.
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5/12/2021 • 42 minutes, 40 seconds
Covid Casualties
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This week, we have Alfred (@callmealfredo) join Comoo in the studio (online) to talk about the covid vaccinations progress in ghana as well as herd immunity.
They also talk briefly about the Free SHS first batch of WASSCE candidates, and whether hard work truly produces success in the ghanaian society.
Alfred runs a data analytics account on twitter. Follow @GhanaAnalytics
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We have our first guest of the season! - Smyly from After The Whistle Podcast joins Maya & Comoo to talk about the african airline industry and its related challenges.
We discuss a tweet on the recent move by government of ghana against a British airways. Is this move in the right direction or not?
Are we ever going to see a reduction in flight prices between african airport?
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4/14/2021 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
KarbonuGate
Maya & Comoo talk about the recent happenings in Ghana - two Rastafarians students who were prevented from enrolling in Achimota School becuase of their dreadlocks.
They also discuss their experiences in high school and whether you will break bank to provide your child an education in an expensive school.
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3/31/2021 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
Everybody Needs Somebody
Tailor Marique: A fashion Designer has a thank you message for everybody that helped him during the time he lost his fashion business. He really appreciates y'all!!
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Maya and Comoo discuss the arrival of the Astra Zeneca vaccines and what it means for the fight against COVID in Ghana. Does free vaccines delivery make us a poor country? They also talk about the effects of crowdfunding on social media .
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3/17/2021 • 37 minutes, 15 seconds
Invictus Deletus
Its a brand new season!!!
Maya & Comoo give their takes on news that caught their attention since the beginning of 2021.
They also talk about Namaste Wahala : A Netflix movie.
Thanks to M.anifest & Worlasi for the use of their song 'Okay'
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3/3/2021 • 45 minutes, 31 seconds
Maya explains what happens on Free Your Mind
Welcome to the new FYM season!
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3/1/2021 • 31 seconds
Season Finale
What a year it has been! Maya and Comoo finish off the season with the last episode. A review of the season, December plans and new year goals and resolutions. There is also a message from our host Donald. Click play to find out!
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12/23/2020 • 57 minutes, 30 seconds
Ghana Decides : Election 2020
Ghana Decides : Elections 2020
Ghana goes to the polls on the 7th Decemeber to elect a president and 275 parliamentarians. Comoo invites guests: Nana Yaw and David Tagoe to talk about the general overview of the electoral landscape, their view of democratic journey the country had made so far and centrism.
The group also discuss and offer their predictions on some parliamentary contests and swing constituencies.
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12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 14 seconds
Dilemmas, Rejections And Dashboard Snaps
Maya and Comoo answer random internet relationship questions off the internet.
Nigerian or Ghanaian men who do women consider stingy? Maya gives her personal take on the above topic.
They finally talk about the dating scene & culture in Ghana.
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11/25/2020 • 42 minutes, 17 seconds
JJ : The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Following the demise of the first president of the fourth republic: Flt Lt. Jerry John Rawlings earlier last week. FYM invites three guests -Leslie,Prince Ganaku & David Tagoe to discuss what he means to them & his role in the political landscape of Ghana.
Prince Ganaku explains the reason for the controversial tweet in relation to the death of the former president and why he deleted it.
Are the coups of 1979 and 1981 justified? They offer their opinions on his tenure as president ?
How is history and posterity going to treat him considering his thought provoking nature with regards to the affairs of the country.
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11/17/2020 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 7 seconds
An Ode To My Exes
Ghanaian Afro-Soul singer, Asi joins Maya and Comoo this week to share her thoughts on her new EP: CHAPTER V, journey so far in the music industry and relationships. We finally play a little game of 16 questions.
Stream the EP here: https://musi.to/AsichapV
Special thanks to Asi for the use of her song, You Hurt Me.
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11/11/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 33 seconds
Who Resigning Don Epp?
Still recording remotely due to COVID, we talk briefly about the rise in cases this week eventhough testing has been reduced. Wear your mask, wash your hands and stay safe!
The Lagos house of assembly met to disucuss Lekki tollgate et al, we free our minds on comments made by some of the law makers.
The PPA boss: Adjenim Boateng Adjei has been dismissed by the president following an investigative document written by CHRAJ. Is resignation/sacking enough punishment for corrupt officials? Is the judiciary failing us or its a thing of the powerful against the powerless?
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ENDSARS
ENDSWAT
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11/3/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Our Way Or The Highway
Power to the nigerian youth and protestors! This week Maya and Comoo disucss the speech addressing the concerns of #ENDSARS protests by the President of Nigeria : Muhammadu Buhari. Press play!
We as a podcast network stand with all nigerians fighting against Police Brutality and the right to a better life!
ENDSARSNOW
ENDSWAT
SORESOKE
BUHARIHASBEENABADBOY.
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10/28/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes
Giants In The Mud, Literally!
Its a full house today and the crew are joined by three guests: Apesti,Jude and David to discuss the EndSars protests going on in NIgeria.
How necessary is social media & influencer culture to the movement? Do they need to add their voices to raise awareness or simply avoid it?
Is the president of ECOWAS mandated to talk about the issue or is it a thing of diplomatic relations?
We also discuss the cause of the floods in accra following torrential rain few weeks ago that left most parts of accra in water. The guests weigh in their technical expertise on how people in authority can help curb this yearly occurence.
We stand with the Nigerian youth against Police Brutality.
Nigerian Lives Matter
BlackLivesMatter
EndSARSNow
EndSWATNow
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10/20/2020 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 48 seconds
The Shipping Hack
Maya & Comoo on this week's episode talk about youtube subscriptions & Online shopping. Maya gives into detail different hacks she used to get goods purchased online to Ghana.
We standby the protesters in Nigerian and we urge them on! Police Brutality must stop and SARS dissolved immediately #ENDSARSNOW
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10/14/2020 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Accra Stay By Plan
Aku joins Maya and Comoo to talk about this concrete jungle we call Accra. They give their hacks to navigating things like pricing of goods, food, the night life, sex and others. Find Aku's Podcast Accra Stay By Plan on soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/accrastaybyplan.
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10/8/2020 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
A Lender's Guide
With crew still recording remotely, the co hosts are joined by Kess from The Other Room Podcast.
They share their opinions on manifesto promises, is a corruption free ghana really a utopia? Are wishes really horses?
They also talk about Pastor Slyvester who shot and killed her wife in front of her workplace. Kess and Maya stress on how its just not social media and the need for people take cryptic messages on social platforms seriously.
Is recovering moey you lent out an albatross around you neck?The co-hosts and guest have some few hacks. Press Play!
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9/30/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Shoutout The Ogees & Mandems
I talk with the co-founder of the mother-ship;The GoldCoast Report on how it was founded, the story so far and what the future holds. We also share our opinions on the manifesto promise by the two major political parties. Movies, audiobooks and grime music recommendations were also shared. Press Play!
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9/25/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
My Weight Loss Journey
Comoo & Maya discuss manifesto promises of two major political parties in Ghana from their point of view. Maya shares an interesting personal journey about her weight loss. Is the government being fair with the COVID test prices at the airports? Do you have any wierd food combinations?
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9/17/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Pandemic Problems
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8/5/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Entanglement
Pokuaa returns to share her thoughts on open relationships with Maya, Comoo and Donald. The FYM crew also discuss perpetuating toxic rape culture and more. Press play!
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7/22/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Believe It Or Not
We have a full house this week as Carl from the "Wona Mic Dey On" podcast joins Adomaa, Yiny, Donald and Comoo in dissecting rape culture and the behaviours that perpertuate the culture.
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6/24/2020 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
#AccraBlackOut
Donald, Comoo and Welbie catchup on recent events at #AccraBlackoutOut, talk about the need for africans to join the global fight against racism and family scandals.
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6/10/2020 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Say Cheese
Ghanaian Highlife, Afro-beats singer and song writer Kidi joins the FYM crew this week to share his thoughts on men holding each other accountable, looking at success through the eyes of the western world and play a little game of 21 questions.
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5/27/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
God's Plan
Donald, Afi and Comoo reflect on the idea that motherhood is an extension of womanhood,and share their thoughts on the important questions to ask before getting committed.
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5/14/2020 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds
Spare The Rod Spoil The Child
The couch critics were out in full force last week when a video of a father hitting his son surfaced online. Is parenting really as easy as some people make it out to be? Donald, Afi, Maya and Comoo shared their thoughts on parenting styles as well as the "spare the rod spoil your child" debate.
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4/29/2020 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
Different Breed
This week Donald, Afi, Yiny and Comoo each share their thoughts on latest events around the world related to COVID-19, Twitter banter and more.
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4/15/2020 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
By The Power Vested In Me
Donald, Yiny, Maya and Comoo along with the rest of the nation come to terms with the impending lockdown. Are Ghanaian girls really boring? Press play and we would love to hear what you think too!
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4/1/2020 • 36 minutes, 8 seconds
Social Distancing
As COVID-19 dominates the headlines and threatens to disrupt our lives the FYM team discuss how ready we are as a nation in facing this pandemic.
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3/18/2020 • 28 minutes, 16 seconds
Make No Mistake
The FYM crew share their thoughts on how old a person needs to be in deciding what gender they feel they are or want to be. Is there a difference between a mistake and absence of love? Join in the debate and let us know what you think!
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3/14/2020 • 36 minutes, 37 seconds
Dirty Thirty
New co-hosts Adomaa and Maya join Donald and Comoo to have a candid discussion on what would be a satisfactory achievement by the age of thirty. Career goals, family and mental health are at the forefront of the discussion as they debate some of the trials the youth of today face as compared to their parents.
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3/4/2020 • 38 minutes, 31 seconds
GCR Season Wrap Up
It has been a wild ride!
From us here at FYM & everyone on the GCR podcast network, thanks for listening and we can't wait to show you what we have cooked up for the next season :)
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12/30/2019 • 53 minutes, 15 seconds
Year Of Return
Donald and Comoo are joined by Bridget Boakye on this episode to discuss December in Ghana, the year of return, and the upcoming maiden Black Gala event.
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12/19/2019 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
House Rules
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Law and decision makers have had a tough month dealing with tensions in our universities following BBC's documentary on #sexforgrades and law students protests following their dissatisfaction with entry exams. Join Maya, Prince, Donald and Comoo as they try to make sense of all of it.
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10/23/2019 • 50 minutes, 50 seconds
He Said, She Said
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The new sexuality education guidelines yet to be adopted into the curriculum are in focus this week as Donald, Afi and Yiny share their opinions on this latest development while trying to make sense of some of the different opinions on the matter. The FYM team also revisit the Chale Wote saga after Mantse Aryeequaye released a statement last week.
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10/9/2019 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
But Alas
Join Lord, Yiny, Donald and Comoo as they dissect the SHS placement wahala and the aftermath of the missing Takoradi girls. Is 'come if you want' really rude? This episode promises a lot of debate and laughs, so what are you waiting for? Press play!
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9/25/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Give Me A Break
Vanessa joins Donald and Comoo this week to discuss different perspectives of why xenophobic attacks happen. Comoo shares a historical breakdown of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while the team debate whether such events could happen in Ghana. Are Ghanaians guilty of less violent but similar acts? Let us know!
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9/11/2019 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds
'D' For Dab3n?
Afi returns this week to join Donald and Comoo in a passionate debate on whether our universities are mediocre institutions. Did local girls claim the 'W' in last week's clash with foreign girls? Find out on our latest episode.
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8/28/2019 • 43 minutes, 45 seconds
Sco Pa Tu Manaa?
Donald and Comoo were left alone in the studio, so why not have some fun with one of Twitter's most famous trends?
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8/16/2019 • 50 minutes, 10 seconds
Shoutout To Odorgonno
Changing the #menaretrash narrative one conversation at a time with Donald, Jerrand and Aicon. This episode was about guys opening up about their experiences on growth, being vulnerable and unlearning as they transition from boyhood to adulthood.
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7/31/2019 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
A Tin of Milo Then Some Distin
Content creator Kwadwo Sheldon (AKA Lil Duku) joins Donald, Yiny and Comoo this week to discuss the latest on #DROPTHATCHAMBER, the influence of social media on politics and decision making, making sacrifices in relationships and more.
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7/17/2019 • 41 minutes, 1 second
'We Go Battle Die'
This week with Lyza from Boomplay, Donald, Comoo and Miles, we breakdown and discuss rap beefs, entitlement and more.
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7/3/2019 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
I Got Flowers Today
In Ghana, one in three women have suffered or are currently suffering some kind of physical, mental, economical or sexual abuse. Yaa joins the FYM crew this week to play a game of 21 questions before discussing domestic violence and how much abusive behavior our society normalizes or tolerates. We also share our thoughts on developments regarding recent kidnappings in Ghana.
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6/19/2019 • 55 minutes, 39 seconds
Call Out
Donald, Comoo, and Andrea are joined by Nana Yaa this week to discuss latest developments on Stonebwoy and Shatta wale VGMA drama, Ghana Beyond Aid gaffe, Ghana Audit Service citizenseye app and Kofi Kingston.
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6/5/2019 • 45 minutes, 30 seconds
The Throne
Amma Aboagye joins Donald, Comoo and Miles to discuss the Ghana Music Awards (VGMA's), Game of Thrones finale, Chris Attoh saga and more. What did you make of Ghana's CID boss's comments regarding the missing Takoradi girls? Amma also shares her upcoming project "The Wax Print Festival".
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5/22/2019 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
I'll Be Damed
The girl with the boujee name is back with Donald, Comoo and miles to discuss the latest on Movenpick scandal, GOT , Notre Dame and more.
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4/24/2019 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
The Lockout
Judah returns for his second stint on the show, joined by Pokuah, Afi and Miles. We discuss GOT, Nippsy Hussle, PDS and drop some bars!
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Closing song is the new single from King George VIII titled Silence, (Things Fall Apart). Listen to the song here
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4/10/2019 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
The Girl With The Boujee Name
Our special guest Yiny joins Donald, Comoo, and Andrea to discuss interview etiquette, heartbreak and more.
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3/27/2019 • 38 minutes, 41 seconds
Check The Statistics!
Your favorite podcast show returns for its third season! Donald is joined by Afi and Comoo to discuss Ghana 62 years on, Game of Thrones fan theories, and more!
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3/13/2019 • 46 minutes, 40 seconds
Season 2 Issa Wrap!
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A special thanks to the hundreds of thousands of listeners who held us down this season. The ones who were with us from season one and the new listeners who supported our new podcasts -- sake of you we keep doing this.
Enjoy the holidays and we can't wait to share what we have planned for season 3.
-The GCR Team
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12/20/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 45 seconds
Accra Hard
Join us in welcoming Miles and David to the show as we take on the Ghana Police service and accountability debate. Is there a legitimate protest culture developing in Ghana? Let us know what you think!
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11/28/2018 • 36 minutes, 28 seconds
For The Streets
Join Donald, Fritz and Cyril on our latest episode and let us know your thoughts regarding the KNUST riots. Fritz came through The Shipyard to share some details on his latest project with us as well.
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10/30/2018 • 38 minutes, 37 seconds
The Help
Donald and Andrea talk about physical and sexual abuse suffered by househelps following a story pulished by the "Humans of new York". They also have a little discussion on depression and mental health.
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10/10/2018 • 23 minutes
Supa
Donald and Ekow discuss Wizkid baby mama drama, Ghana's Tupac, legalizing weed and more on "What Dey Happen". Let us know your thoughts on our Tweet of the week.
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9/25/2018 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
One Side Of The Story
Donald and Cyril bring you a round up discussion of some of the latest African news on "What Dey Happen" followed by a debate on Stormzy and Ghanaian celebrities from The Shipyard.
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9/4/2018 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
The D n C Show!
After the FYM team goes missing, Donald and Cyril are left to pick up from where they left off. President Nana Akuffo Addo's latest statement on legalizing Gay rights in Ghana, the latest developments on Falz's "This Is Nigeria", Black Girls Glow 18 and more are on the agenda this week.
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8/17/2018 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Food For Thought
Hosts : Donald, Lemuel, Andrea
Lemuel and Andrea return to discuss co habitation as another recognized or acceptable option in our society, Men taking parental leaves too, Foodism and more.
We are now on Spotify! Search for Free Your Mind to have access to all our episodes till date!
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8/1/2018 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
Road Trip
Hosts : Donald, Kess
Guest : Esi
Donald and Kess invite Esi from Ghana Akwantuo to talk about exploring all corners of Ghana with fun road trips and Ghanaians appreciation of Holiday destinations in Ghana and Africa.
Please follow @GhanaAkwantuo on Twitter and Instagram for more info on upcoming trips and scheduling!
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7/18/2018 • 37 minutes, 39 seconds
Mask Off
There are several different elements that make up a persons identity and therefore a "one size fits all" definition wont work. Do you agree? We have Gene and Thandie join us on episode 10 to play 21 questions, discuss identity and filmmaking.
Follow @thecreative_inc on instagram and checkout the latest teaser for their upcoming project #littleproblems
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7/6/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Sex or Taekwando?
Whats your thing? snoring? or is it fidgeting in bed? Gavin drops by the studio to set the record straight as we discuss bribery and communication.
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6/20/2018 • 45 minutes, 55 seconds
TBT
Hosts: Donald, Caren, Afi
0:30 The crew catchup and do a quick recap ona previous episode.
1:30 Afi shares details of her detox routine and Donald is back in the gym.....to meet people?
3:00 The group share their thoughts on daylight robberies, security measures and is it 911 or 191?
9:57 #teamlightskin has got pregnant women swallowing pills now?
13:06 Donald begins a discussion on sexual harassment by sharing a story with the group.
15:31 We talk about how much room men are given to get away with it and the many reasons why people struggle to come forward.
26:00 Caren talks about how difficult it can be to investigate sexual harassment situations.
27:30 We discuss the power of social media
30:01 Donald shares the tweet of the week!
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6/7/2018 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
Man To Man
Hosts : Donald, Ekow
Guys, what purpose do your male friends serve? Ekow joins Donald this week to discuss the uniqueness of male and female friendships, deadpool and of course, the tweet of the week!
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5/23/2018 • 32 minutes, 46 seconds
Kla Manye
Episode Notes
Hosts : Afi, Andrea
Guests : Cina Soul, K.O.
Afi takes over the show this week and comes along with her bestie Cina Soul. Joined by K.O. and Andrea, they play our version of curious cat, and discuss the implications of systemic and institutionalized patriarchy in our society.
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5/18/2018 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
BkChat Accra
Hosts : Donald, Vee, & Ekow
Guest : Omar
0:05 Show intro and after a decade away, special guest Omar is back home.
2:47 The show kicks off with the "The One Man Thousand" segment. Omar clarifies some rumours and shares some stories from his past.
30:40 We talk about religion and morality in our Ghanaian society. The group rate how religious they are on a scale of one to ten while discussing the relationship between the two.
54:51 Omar talks about being "woke" and how he feels about the "woke" community.
1:08:51 Show wrap up and social media plugs.
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4/28/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Three Peas In A Pod
Hosts : Donald, Afi & Lemuel
0:05 Afi and Lemuel return! The crew catch up on what they've been up to over the weekend.
4:50 Donald, Afi and Lemuel play a little game of two truths and lie!
15:00 We talk about compatibility in relationships as each co host shares their own understanding of it and try to make sense of it.
26:00 The crew keep it real as we discuss the talking phase as Afi shares her thoughts on the importance of communication.
31:40 Lemuel talks about "breaks" in relationships as Afi discusses the need to set the terms of a break.
44:38 Show wrap up and social media plugs.
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4/25/2018 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
Keeping it 500
Hosts : Donald, Caren, Andrea and Ekow
0:10 Intro
2:08 The crew discuss and share their thoughts on Ohemaa's smash or pass YouTube video on the "Keeping it real" segment
7:04 Ekow talks about pretty privilege as Caren talks about how often women get subjected to this unwarranted grading of sexual desirability
14:35 The Group get into the main topic, discussing colorism and the ongoing twitter war between Ghanaians and Nigerians
36:29 Donald shares the tweet of the week
42:30 Seriously, what do you do for Easter?
44:02 Show wrap up and social media plugs
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3/21/2018 • 46 minutes, 28 seconds
LetsGetLucky
0:10 Intro
3:36 The crew of the upcoming film "Lucky" tell us a little bit about what the film is about
10:10 Togbe talks about telling stories that are more relatable to Ghanaians
17:30 God talks about respecting the amount of work involved in filmmaking
21:23 The "Lucky" crew share their individual journeys leading up to a career in filmmaking
34:13 Togbe and God talk about the characters in the film, in real life
36:36 Kumi talks about his experience so far as an actor and cast member
48:20 The crew talk about and share their inspirational figures in film
1:00:00 Show wrap up and social media plugs
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
3/5/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Shoutout To The Old Faces
Hosts: Donald, Ekow, Andrea, Afi & Lemuel
Welcome back to season 2! Your favorite FYM hosts return with lots of opinions and laughter to share this year. Put your feet up and enjoy the ride! Don't be selfish though, tell a friend to tell a friend!
0:52 - Intro and introduction of new FYM co hosts
5:00 - The FYM crew discuss #blackpanther week without spoilers
11:26 - This week on "What Dey Happen" the group discuss our reactive society and Ghanaians attitude towards dealing with our sanitation problems as the rainy season looms
40:49 - The "Tweet Of The Week" has the crew sharing moments when they felt betrayed by someone they least expected it from
47:50 - Outro and social media plugs
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2/21/2018 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
Class Dismissed
Loads of laughs, shots fired and a little banter as hosts from your favourite GCR podcasts come together to share their thoughts and experiences on what has been a great year at GCR.
We also look ahead to season two and talk about our plans in the off season.
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11/21/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
First Of All, F**K YOU!
Host : Moos
Guests : Maame, KO
Where's Donald (0:05)? Moos shares a tweet with Maame and KO, as they try to "keep it real" (0:45). As Moos shares the experiences of others, the boys ask Maame what her "never again" is (3:59). Maame can f-up your life (9:20)! As the group discuss how people react to breakups, Maame shares her experience (13:19).
Love is trash (29:31)? KO argues that love is a choice (34:12). It's time to talk about misogyny in hip hop (40:17). KO is adamant that hip hop is a reflection of the times as Moos shares his internal conflict (41:10). KO talks about growing with an artist (50:44) Maame shares her opinion on raising your kids in our world but Moos wants to clear some things up (55:37).
Before the show wraps up, Moos shares an update on what Donald has been up to (1:00:12).
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11/1/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Your MCM
Hosts : Donald, Gavin
Guest : Judah
Donald is joined by Gavin and Judah aka J - New from the westside, we catch up and get to know more about our guest (0:10). Judah and Gavin talk about their self control but what is Gavin on about (4:09)?? Judah takes us on a trip down memory lane (12:55). Wait, what do I have to do for 300gh (16:14)?? You never hustled before huh? Did you ever consider male prostitution (22:48)?
Did our president's twitter account go too far though (26:50)? Ghana Post GPS sounds really good but could there already be controversy (29:30)? Judah shares his concerns on our maintenance culture as we discuss the benefits of the app (35:55).
We talk about the #jackwhereareyou campaign (38:40). We join in the debate on private schools vs local schools in Ghana (40:00). Judah goes on a passionate rant on giving the youth a chance (56:15).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
10/25/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Click Bait
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Moos, Cyril
This week the team discuss the "atomic" explosion, the roles and responsibilities of the media and society (8:00). Does the buck fall on us the readers and listeners because we influence what the media puts out? (14:06) we discuss the implications in the aftermath of the tragedy (17:18) but wait, what came before shooting shots (20:38)?
The FYM crew share their thoughts on Akon's lifestyle (21:00). Are relationships simply an arrangement between two people (28:00)?
We discuss the stigma and prospects of employment for people with disabilities (37:20). Where do I go when I die (45:08)?
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
10/18/2017 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Man's Not Hot!
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Gavin, Andrea and Bridget
Gavin is back (0:40)! The FYM crew catch up but does anybody believe Donald around here anymore (2:31)?? The ting goes skraaaaaa (3:22)!!! Vee and Bridget are not really feeling Michael Daapah's hype as the group share their thoughts on the "One Corner" song (3:58).
This week we discuss faking accents aka 'Locally Acquired Fake Accents' (LAFA) and ask how prevalent this is on Ghanaian podcasts and in the media (11:00). Bridget speaks to the feeling that "west is better" (15:04) & Andrea talks about the difficulty in distinguishing between fake and real accents (16:29).
What do you think about the people who can switch it up (19:00)? Wait, you have a boyfriend (25:55)? Out of the blue, your father you never knew shows up and wants to reconnect, are you having it (32:25)? But he scammed me first (38:25)!
Before we wrap up Gavin has a message for his daddy if you happen to bump into him anywhere (47:00).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
10/11/2017 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds
Grown Ups
Hosts : Donald, Lemuel and Andrea
The crew catch up after a week away and talk about navigating through adulthood (0:57). Donald presents the scenario for Keeping It Real (5:16). Andrea shares her thoughts as the discussion on trust and boundaries begin (22:28). Lemuel talks about the law of attraction and shares his experience (31:40) but Donald and Andrea are not so sure about certain aspects of it (39:40).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
10/4/2017 • 46 minutes, 49 seconds
If She's Like Drunk! Drunk!
Hosts : Donald,Lemuel
Guests : Kwakyewa,Lisa,Bridget
Its finally here! #GHPod week continues at GCR and the FYM crew were joined by Kwakyewa and Lisa from The Grey podcast. The show begins with a conversation on rape and rape culture in Ghana, with some interesting revelations from Kwakyewa (3:00). Lisa discusses victim blaming (6:40). Bridget steers the conversation towards the issue of entitlement (9:45).
Donald brings up the much debated issue of feminism (25:40) and it's not a compliment to tell a woman she's wife material (26:17)! Bridget and Lisa talk about the need for more male advocates in the fight for gender equality (32:05). The crew express their frustrations regarding the outrage on homosexuality in Ghana (44:40).
Lemuel talks about the role of religion and the church in the discussion (48:25) but are Christians kind and loving people (51:01)? Bridget talks about the government's involvement in the decision of abortion (1:02:00). Lemuel and Kwakyewa share their thoughts on sex education (1:06:33
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
9/20/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Bring On The Whoop!
Host: Donald
Guests : Vee, Kess, Cel
Whoop! Whoop! The roomies are in the house (0:21)! Afia Schwarzenegger has been making headlines in the past week (1:02), and that got us talking about revenge porn laws in Ghana (2:40).
Donald shares the tweet of the week with the roomies (6:06). Vee is a what (8:04)? Cel talks about Donald's reputation at GCR (9:47). Kess shares her cohabiting experience with her parents (12:15) but how are we supposed to find men if we can't talk to them (13:38)?? Stop messing with our cartoons and our childhood memories (21:14)!
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
9/13/2017 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Another Day of War
Hosts: Donald, Benji, Lemuel
Guest: Iphey
The crew catch up and Donald introduces Iphey (0:14). Donald's Tweet of the week has the crew sharing some childhood experiences (3:17) and Iphey talks about the changes she has observed among Nigerian parents over the years (11:47).
The group share their thoughts on the definition of masculinity (14:24). Iphey talks about labels and putting people in boxes (19:00). Afraid to cry Lemuel (23:17)? Lemuel talks about gender roles (24:22). I'm not fragile! Trust me (27:00)! The group discuss fighting for equality and shared experiences (32:05). Iphey talks about the everyday reality of a woman (34:34).
Benji talks about the motives of men in the fight for equality (38:58) and shares a story with the group (43:05). Benji shares his thoughts on accountability in a particular situation (47:01). The crew wrap up the show talking about Iphey's blog (48:46).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
8/30/2017 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
What Are We?
Host (s): Donald, Vee, Kess & Lemuel.
The crew catch up after a week long break (0:15). Kess is still getting the hang of married life, good luck Kess! (1:00). The group begin this episode by talking about Becca's new album and Adomaa's new single "Bra" (1:37). Donald brings up an interesting quote that sparks up a debate (5:10).
Vee nudges the conversation towards communication and gender roles (12:03) and Lemuel brings up picking and choosing (13:19) what got you from girlfriend to wife? Kess talks about the importance of honesty (16:09). Vee hates talking (17:47)!
5 different women? No wonder twitter went crazy (21:19)! Lemuel has an issue with Ghanaian women (27:44). Vee discusses protection and background checks (28:46) as the FYM crew ask what's up Benji (30:00)? Lemuel talks about the financial implications of relationships and setting standards (31:20). Donald takes the group on a trip down memory lane (35:55) as we end our this episode by saluting our Blackstar for the week (38:00)!
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
8/23/2017 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
The African Blogger You Should Know
Hosts: Donald and Benji
Guest: Jemila Abdulai
Donald and Benji catch up with Jemila, she shares her experience over the last week at Burkina Faso (1:00). The crew play One Man Thousand with Jemila (4:10). Jemila talks about sliding in DMs (10:10) & shares her inspiration for blogging (13:37). Donald and Jemila talk about balancing friendship as well as respecting decisions (16:57).
Who is Jemila Abdulai (21:04)? The group discuss the growth of blogging in Ghana and across the African continent (23:17). Jemila discusses the difficulty people have in being vulnerable and sharing their struggles (28:28).
Benji and Donald talk about giving local bloggers credit (34:00) as the discussion switches to competition among bloggers in Ghana (41:08). Jemila talks about the logistical elements of blogging (49:00). Donald shares the Tweet of The Week (01:01:30) and Benji shares a story from the past (01:07:54).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
8/9/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 49 seconds
All Cheques Payable To
Host : Donald
Guests : Joseph and Fritz
Donald catches up with the guests (0:15). The Keeping It Real segment begins as the crew discuss rates for blessings (2:45). Donald is broke and Fritz shares his priorities in investment (5:05). Joseph expands on putting a price tag on what God can do for you (7:15). Joseph shares his thoughts on speculation, Christianity and Religion (13:00) as both guests talk about fear mongering (19:30).
What's up with our movie industry (22:45)? Fritz talks about Ghanaian movies back then and Joseph shares the last Ghanaian movie he watched (24:45). Fritz talks about the lack of funding and patience in the Ghanaian movie industry (25:40). Joseph shares some history of the industry (29:13) and Fritz talks about his favourite Ghanaian actors (33:45). Joseph and Fritz talk about the lifestyle and living up to expectations as a Ghanaian actor or actress (37:37). Joseph and Fritz discuss how veterans are treated (42:00).
The crew discuss Kumawood and Ghallywood (48:45). Joseph talks about his upcoming projects (58:13) and the show ends with Fritz sharing his process in mentally preparing for roles (1:02:50).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
8/2/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Ekow's Rant
Hosts : Donald, Moos, and Lemuel
Guest : Ekow
The guys catchup with a story that broke out last week regarding a robotics competition held in the United States (1:55).
Ekow introduces himself as a technology evangelist, what's that(6:40)? Ekow talks about Capitalism (7:15). Robots don't get tired (10:40). Moos disagrees with Donald, but Lemuel reiterates that AI can never replace customer service (17:10).
Moos explains the influence of technology on people's lives (19:20). Moos attempts to correct bad stats (24:55). Ekow explains adoption of technology and national ID's (29:25). Ekow and Moos share their thoughts on the process of switching from manufacturing to a Knowledge based economy (38:00).
Donald makes a case for investing in our educational system (41:30). Lemuel talks about preparing human resources in anticipation of the changes that come with growth in technology (43:45). What were they thinking(47:22)? Moos accuses Ekow of squirming (49:20). Lemuel explains how a seemingly bizarre scenario is actually quite normal these days (51:30).
Can girls and guys be friends without developing feelings for each other (53:12)? Lemuel talks about ground rules and trust (56:00).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
7/26/2017 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
Reflection Of The Times
Guests : Ria Boss and George Ofori
The group catch up and talk Black Girls Glow new album (1:30). The keeping It real segment begins with Lemuel putting Ria on the spot (4:55). George puts his psychology major to good use (6:13). Ria steps in to defend good men (7:34). George shares his thoughts on organic followers and dignity (13:52). Ria talks about double standards (16:51). Lemuel takes the group on a trip down memory lane (18:30). Ria is asking them Brooklyn questions though (21:54)! Ria discusses being real in your music (29:09). Donald shares his thoughts on the misconceptions of mental health in the Ghanaian society (30:00). George talks about the angle of his music (31:20).
There is a case for every genre of music (36:36). Lemuel talks about celebrities that respond to negativity on social media (47:53). Ria has a confession (49:43). George bemoans the least slickest taxi driver in Accra (53:25). Lemuel is your friendly neighbourhood spiderman! (56:22) Wait, you what Donald (57:58)??
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
7/19/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
30 Billion For The Account
Host : Donald
Guest(s) : Denzel, Maame
Free Your Mind is back! It's been a whole month and yes, we miss y'all too! Donald is joined by Maame Damptey and Denzel on episode 16. They start the show with a discussion on Wizkid's alternate video for "Come Closer" (1:00). Maame is put on the spot in the first segment "Keeping it real" (3:12). Denzel is afraid of needles (7:11) & Maame shares her thoughts on getting tatted up (7:54).
The crew discuss the entertainment industry in Ghana and address some popular misconceptions (11:40). There's a superwoman in the house (12:11)! Is there enough style in the Ghananian entertainment industry? The guests give their responses (14:35) with Denzel insisting you don't need money to be stylish (15:38) & the guests talk about acknowledging Ghanaian designers (17:14).
The conversations moves to making money and side businesses (19:14) and the reveal that Ghanaian "celebrities" are not celebrities! What are they called then (21:40)? We're taking over LOL (23:44). Maame shares her thoughts on reputations in the industry and the creativity involved in choreography (24:44) as both her and Denzel agree on the importance of having agents (28:02).
Free Your Mind Frenzy kicks off in Nigeria. The crew talk rap beef and shade (33:16) with Denzel sharing concern he ahs about his TV habits (36:48). Finally a major decision by DSTV that doesn't sit well with everyone(37:47)
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
7/12/2017 • 47 minutes, 31 seconds
Business Men in Makola
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji
Guest : Andrew Osei Bimpong, co-founder of Workshed Africa
Andrew introduces himself to the listeners (0:20) and the Crew begin the discussion on some of the challenges in entrepreneurship (2:25). Is it encouraging to go into entrepreneurship as a young Ghanaian or is it all hype (3:00)? Donald is skeptical about how much support there is for young entrepreneurs in Ghana (3:40).
Andrew talks about the need for startups or entrepreneurs to formalise networks (4:35) and also shares his thoughts on the challenges and growth of tech startups (5:30). Vee's observations regarding how Ghanaians utilise tech in their day to day activities (10:30) is quite interesting. Now for a loaded question, what role is our society playing in encouraging young people to go into entrepreneurship (12:25)? Donald and Andrew discuss Ghanaian parents and the role education plays in entrepreneurship (14:10) and the rest of the panel weigh in on if the'entrepreneurship route is for everyone (17:20).
Benji and Andrew talk about research, the lack of data and the difficulties that results in (20:00). Andrew talks about healthy competition and pricing (24:25) and it's importance to his business. Hilarity ensues in the Ghana Man Time (GMT) segment (26:00) and the show wraps up with Andrew taking the FYM crew on a trip down memory lane (30:05).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
6/14/2017 • 38 minutes, 35 seconds
Cocktails and Vibes
Hosts : Donald, Benji
Guest(s) : Mame (@mamestastes), Kwame (@Biishville)
We're back with episode 14! Donald introduces the guests & the crew catch-up on what sort of week they've had (0:10). Ghanaians are very nice and warm people, right (2:55)? Benji shares an experience regarding poor customer service (4:45) and if you are in the service industry, be careful because you can really catch these hands (5:50)!
Kwame shares an awkward experience he had in one of Accra's popular spots (8:10). Mame and Kwame talk about customer service and the whole experience (11:27). The FYM crew discuss the responsibilities of business owners (18:30) & the value of time (20:30).
Kwame talks about why you shouldn't involve friends in your business (21:05) & Mame gives some advice on how to tell your friend that their sh!t sucks (23:20) and we've got Squad Goals (26:54)!
It's time for Keeping It Real (31:16) & Benji talks about humble beginnings (33:45) and the group discuss opening doors and establishing networks (38:06). We ask the FYM crew to share their web browser history (39:00) as we wrap up this week's episode with Benji sharing his thoughts on Joy FM and recording tapes (41:00).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
6/7/2017 • 48 minutes, 40 seconds
It's Complicated
Guest(s) : Paul, Margaret, Edna and Gerard
Welcome to Topsy-Turvy week on The Gold Coast Report podcast network! The Show host introduces himself and his guests (0:10), life is good at MEST (1:37). How has social media affected how we interact with each other (7:08)? Margaret talks about the role parental guidance can play in controlling social media use among kids (11:20) and Paul shares his thoughts on social media as a tool (12:25) What? You can do that(13:30)!? Edna talks social media business and linkedin (16:15).
Have you ever tried recording a whole event with an iPad (17:25)? Gerard shares his thoughts on how much of a distraction social media can be (18:52). Does social media enable you feed your ego? The crew discuss different scenarios (20:00). Margaret and Edna dish on reality shows in Kenya, we have those in Ghana(26:24)?? The crew get into the next segment, "Keeping It Real" and begin by sharing their opinions on sharing bank accounts with your significant other (28:10).
Should we glorify overweight people or encourage or motivate them to lose weight(37:20)? The guests share their thoughts on polygamy. Would they take the offer if it was legal (46:40)?
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co
5/31/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 51 seconds
Give Me The Chance To Show You
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Moos, Benji
Guest : Papa Oppong
Moos returns! It's been a while since we heard his voice on FYM. Welcome back buddy (0:16). Donald introduces special guest Papa Oppong (0:40). Why do people stay? Donald brings up a discussion that has been trending on social media throughout the week (1:20).
The 1st story on FYMF takes us to Zimbabwe, Vee thinks all sins are equal (5:09) Papa wants to know, who's God (5:39)? The discussion switches to the Ghanaian educational system and the need to make French education compulsory but more conversational. Donald has some concerns (10:05). If you're ever in France with Vee and you can't speak French, she's got your back (13:23)! As a country, can we be more organised (13:43)? Papa shares a bizarre experience (15:09) and Moos explains what a slip of tongue is (18:19). The crew discuss the tragic events that occurred in Takoradi last week, a situation that really hit home for Benji (20:38).
Benji talks about how much Ghanaians appreciate a scene (26:30) and the FYM crew play One Man Thousand with Papa Oppong (28:50). Papa encourages people to "stay in their lane" (36:58). Let's talk about Rihanna (43:35) Does fashion design pay? (46:40)
Resource Links
http://allafrica.com/stories/201705080261.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabqpss
http://www.africanews.com/2017/05/06/ghana-government-slammed-for-decision-to-make-french-compulsory-in-schools/
http://www.herald.ng/dead-body-refuses-burial-redirects-villagers-house-killer/?utm_source=nnd&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nnd
http://citifmonline.com/2017/05/10/it-was-a-slip-of-tongue-bugri-naabu-apologizes-to-minister/
https://t.co/MFKmB3NOuI
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
5/17/2017 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
Get out! Windows 98?!
Hosts : Donald, Cel, Vee, Lemuel
We're back! The crew catch-up after a week away, but Cel would rather be somewhere else (0:50). Free Your Mind Frenzy segment begins, brace yourself for a tech theme this week, Africans across the continent have been up to some really interesting stuff! (2:50).
Vee and the rest of the crew discuss the ways tech can be introduced into our educational system in Ghana (3:20) and Lemuel brings our attention to a different side of things regarding the discussion on technology (5:25). The crew discuss the need for private schools to step up their game (8:02). Step forward Justin Kashaigili, Donald introduces a black star (10:30)! Is there a potential market for motorcycle transport in Ghana (11:12)?
Donald expresses his concerns at the lack of enough preventive care measures for a country that struggles with healthcare delivery (17:04). Medical Marijuana? Now that could be tricky (20:22).
Tinder for all! Even for those without thumbs (20:35). Donald introduces the main topic, the crew discuss hitting children and it's effect on abusers and victims of abuse (23:30). Vee is a mother, but not to a human (24:57). Donald talks about children imitating and the validation of domestic violence (29:50). Finally, whose timeline is this? (35:15)
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Resource Links
http://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2017/05/02/teaching-with-technology/#cxrecs_s?platform=hootsuite
https://twitter.com/ajplus/status/859203306198941696
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/02/africa/alf-aitahealth-app-healthcare/index.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/03/health/jokkosante-medicine-app-senegal/index.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/26/africa/sudan-last-male-northern-white-rhino-tinder/index.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/201705040152.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt
5/10/2017 • 43 minutes, 38 seconds
Bam! This Is My Airport
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Kess
Guest : Lemuel Nsiah
Donald introduces this week's guest Lemuel to the rest of the FYM crew (0:25). The show begins with Free Your Mind Frenzy! First up we're off to Kenya! Teenagers want all the deets on sex Ed (2:00). Lemuel shares his views on the importance of having the sex talk at home (5:00). Staying in Kenya, the crew discuss terrible traffic in Nairobi and Ghana (7:50).
Step into the time machine with Lemuel, as he revisits a scene from 12 years ago (10:55). Back home in Ghana, we discuss Internet fraud (13:00)—Who sold an airport? Wait, what (15:02)??
Next stop South Africa, where the crew discuss the clitoris collector (21:10). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (25:15). Lemuel shares his thoughts on how Ghana's educational system compares with others in terms of how it prepares students for the real world (26:21).Kess reveals she is still on the quest to find her talent (30:50) and for the crew, the reveal of the alarming state of graduate unemployment in the country highlights the need to encourage entrepreneurship (31:31).
How much sacrifices the Ghanaian youth are willing to make to find employment (43:16)? The episode wraps up with the Keeping it real segment (49:21).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Resource Links
http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180002.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aacbllp
http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00051095.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Agroup%3Aacbllp
https://yen.com.gh/91851-30-arrested-internet-fraud-ghana.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180918.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt
4/26/2017 • 58 minutes, 59 seconds
Snip, Snip! Well done!
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji
Guest : Nana Ama
Hey Nana Ama! Our guest tells us how "eventful" her week has been (0:10). The show kicks off with the Free Your Mind Frenzy segment, as the hosts discuss different stories from Ghana and around the African continent (0:35).
Nana Ama shares her related experiences as the crew discuss a story from Nigeria, regarding a senior commander for the Road Safety Organisation who was reprimanded for cutting off the hair of female officers as punishment (1:00). Nana Ama and Benji react to the comments made by the former moderater of the Presbyterian church of Ghana Very Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey regarding mental health issues among students (4:34). The crew discuss the state of the systems in place to deal with mental health issues in Ghana (8:55). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (14:35). Vee suggests she may have knowledge that Benji has been sexually harassed before (15:10).
Benji reminds us who Nana Ama is (16:20). Nana Ama talks about her experience so far as she recollects her encounter with the Ghana Police Force and updates the co hosts on events in the past month (16:35). The crew discuss the role social media plays in giving people a voice (30:05).
We have a Blackstar! (37:00).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Resource Links
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39567638?ocid=socialflow_twitter
http://citifmonline.com/2017/04/12/adolescent-suicides-due-to-lack-of-moral-training-prof-martey/
http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/edward-enninful-vogue-announces-alexandra-shulman-successor-new-editor
4/19/2017 • 40 minutes, 12 seconds
Africa loves Samsung, #StopGalamseyNow, Delta Force
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Moos
Guest : Frank from Bloomville Ghana
Donald introduces Frank, founder of Bloomville Ghana to the rest of the crew and he shares what his typical week is like (0:20). We get into Free Your Mind Frenzy, a segment where we discuss stories from around the African continent (1:40).
#StopGalamseyNow has dominated the local news and there has been vigorous campaigning on social media regarding the problem in Ghana. Frank and the FYM hosts share their thoughts on the matter (27:40). We wrap up today's episode condemning the actions of the controversial Kumasi-based vigilante group, Delta Force amidst bizarre reports of unsanctioned raids and general lawless behavior (36:38).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
Resource Links
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/24/africa/africas-affinity-for-global-brands-increasing/index.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/28/africa/africa-e-commerce-fashion/index.html
https://citifmonline.com/2017/04/10/minister-lauds-citi-fms-stopgalamseynow-campaign/
http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2017/April-10th/un-condemns-kumasi-circuit-court-raid-by-delta-force.php
4/12/2017 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
Service with integrity? Yeah right!
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Cel, Benji and Moos
The FYM hosts begin this week's discussion with the lawlessness of the Ghana Police, delving into how much that has contributed to recent events, particularly regarding a young woman who was forcefully kissed on the lips by a police officer at a checkpoint after she was pulled over after m a night out with friends (2:00).
The crew share some of their unique experiences with the Ghana Police (9:50) before going on to examine the unfortunate response of victim blaming that is usually associated with similar situations (14:55).
The crew dive into the next and final segment, "Tweet of The Week" (24:00).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here
4/5/2017 • 40 minutes, 13 seconds
African Trade summit, Kintampo And The Chase
Hosts : Donald, Vee, Gavin & AJ.
Free Your Mind returns after a week's break. The hosts begin the conversation with the controversy last week regarding the recent African trade summit, where 60 to 100 African delegates were denied visas to attend the annual event (2:40).
The FYM crew delve into the Kintampo disaster that recently rocked the nation and has caused people to question our poor maintenance culture (9:15). Donald introduces the next segment as the hosts react to a controversial question on Keeping It Real (20:15). The crew wrap things up with the Tweet of the week (31:05).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.
Resource Links
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/mar/20/no-african-citizens-visas-california-annual-trade-summit
http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2017/March-19th/17-feared-dead-in-bizarre-kintampo-water-fall-disaster.php
3/29/2017 • 38 minutes, 37 seconds
BoycottMarwako, Grubby Little Hands And Virgin Bros
Hosts : Donald, Moos, Vee, Kess
The hosts begin the discussion on the Marwako incident that dominated headlines for the past month and resulted in the trend on social media, #boycottmarwako (1:17). The hosts have a debate on a story that sprang up during the week regarding some female students of the University of Ghana proposing that the details of lecturers who sexually harassed students should be made public (7:40).
The crew switch things up and get into the next segment for this episode called 'Tweet Of The Week', where the hosts bring up particular tweets that stood out for them on their timelines and they react to them (22:47).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.
Resource Links
https://www.primenewsghana.com/general-news/suspended-marwarko-supervisor-apologies-to-victim.html
http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Marwarko-assault-Incident-has-been-exaggerated-Kitchen-supervisor-516407?channel=D1
http://ghonetv.com/2017/03/10/duffuor-foundation-eib-donate-to-marwarko-victim/
http://citifmonline.com/2017/03/09/publish-names-of-sexually-abusive-lecturers-ug-students-demand/
3/14/2017 • 35 minutes, 11 seconds
Oscar Gaffe, Ghana Must Go And By The Way, Are You Okay?
Hosts : Donald, Cel and Benji
Guests : Poqua (@Ms_Adu)
The hosts discuss the recent suicide case that rocked the nation and dominated the headlines in Ghana for the past couple of weeks regarding a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST),who took her own life by hanging herself in her room according to reports. The crew also talk about the speculation surrounding the reasons why she did it (1:39). The group discuss the broader topic of depression and mental health in Ghana (3:05).
The group discuss mental health support systems in the Ghanaian society (11:58) the co hosts get into the "Ghana Must Go" segment which is basically a segment where they discuss certain habits, perceptions and issues that Ghana as a nation need to let go of, or improve upon. This week, the group discuss the flaws in the Ghanaian educational system (22:39)
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.
Resource Links
http://buzzghana.com/knust-student-suicide/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-what-you-need-to-know/index.shtml
3/7/2017 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
A Trip Down Memory Lane, #StrandedBae & We Talk Ribs.
Hosts : Donald, Vee & Cel
Guest : Jeffrey Forson
In this episode of FYM Vee explains the origin story of the recently trending hashtag on social media #strandedbae (1:48). Cel mentions how ingenious it is to print a person's face on your shirt if you're picking them up from the airport rather than holding a sign up with their name on it,free advice! (3:42). Jeffrey reacts to #strandedbae as he questions several decisions made by 'Bae' (8:20). Donald questions whether an argument could be made about people having a working relationship via social media these days, Jeffrey clearly disagrees (10:12). Vee thinks people can start relationships via social media but its not enough to maintain a real one (10:23). Jeffrey says just because someone calls you their "rib" on social media doesn't mean they want to "put a ring on it" (10:30). Jeffrey does not think the woman in question has a reason to be upset (11:25). Vee thinks the woman in question has some reason to be upset but she generally fooled herself (11:29). Donald questions whether a guy is still a random dude after 3 months of interaction (12:14). Cel thinks that having seen a guy on facetime and hearing his voice is enough not to label this person a random dude (12:19). Jeffrey thinks it's very easy to show a person what you want them to see on social media and is therefore dangerous to take any of it seriously (12:49). Vee and Cel think the woman is a schemer and her actions were calculated (15:52). Vee and Cel also suspect the sex must have been whack but Jeffrey disagrees that it explains the guy's behaviour (19:12).
The co hosts play "One Man Thousand with Jeffrey Forson, with Donald explaining what this segment is all about (21:00) . Jeffrey talks about his personality and dishes on who he was in high school after Cel asks him how popular he was in high school (23:38). Jeffrey shares his opinion on whether his girl can still be friends with her ex (25:02). Vee asks Jeffrey if he has ever been involved in a sex tape (25:56). Jeffrey and the co hosts discuss the differences between sex scenes from Ghanaian movies and others (26:52). Jeffrey takes the co hosts down memory lane regarding silly high school behaviour after Cel asks him to reveal his most embarrassing moment (27:42). Jeffrey dishes out on his role and debuting in season 2 of Ghanaian TV series Cocoa Brown (30:12). Jeffrey also discusses his upcoming project "the Northern King (30:40).
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Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.
3/1/2017 • 33 minutes, 51 seconds
Titles, Dreadlocks And Broken Dreams
Hosts : Moos, Donald Aryee, Cel, AJ & Benji
On this episode of FYM, we discuss the relentless expectations of African parents with regards to their children's careers and relationships (1:00). The group share their personal experiences with regards to their parents trying to control their career choices (3:16). The co hosts discuss how much the lack of appreciation for the arts and monetary concerns influence that sort of behaviour by Ghanaian parents (7:55).
The group discuss whether African parents expectations are a manifestation or a reflection of the general beliefs of society or are their opinions shaping society (9:54). Moos speaks up on the necessity of collaboration in modern times (16:48). The co hosts discuss getting parents to accept career choices (17:42). The group discuss how it affects the children when that particular relentless control is extended into their choices with regards to their relationships (23:05).
Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.
2/25/2017 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Rejection, Mind Games And The Hunt
Hosts : Moos, Donald Aryee, Vee, Kess & Benji.
Welcome to the maiden episode of Free Your Mind!
On this episode, the crew discuss whether men are better equipped to handle rejection compared to women (1:10). The group share their personal experiences with rejection (3:55). The FYM crew talk about some of the common reactions to rejection (15:15) Vee and Kess talk about "the grieving period" and their expectations of men who get rejected from a woman's perspective (24:34).
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Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here.