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I Said What I Said

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I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu and they have been saying the quiet parts out loud since 2017. Each week, they unpack pop culture, careers, money, dating, family and the many confusions of modern adulthood with brutal honesty, big laughs and zero pretending. Come for the banter. Stay for the hot takes, hard truths and the comfort of knowing somebody else is also just figuring life out like you. Season 8 runs from February 2026 to December 2026 . Follow @isaidwhatisaidpod on IG to stay up to date https://isaidwhatisa...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

The "Smart Money Friendship" Episode ft. Arese Ugwu 30.10.2024

This episode has none other than the fabulous Arese Ugwu, author and creator of the "Smart Money Woman" series. After giving some sage advice to a range of dilemmas, the ladies talk about Season 2 of the fabulous series; what it takes to have open and honest conversations and attitude to money in friendships and relationships, why it seems that women are a bit more reserved about speaking about bu...

Viewers Choice Episode: Taymesan 23.10.2024

This week, the bounce is OOO - out of office but with the deepest of apologies. So we’re bringing you a peace offering in the form of a viewers (listeners) choice repeat episode featuring Taymesan. Enjoy this blast from the past conversation that’s full of the energy Nigeria is missing right now. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on T...

The Consumer Protection Episode 16.10.2024

Back from a quick trip to Ghana, FK & Jollz start off this week’s episode by letting a few Nigerian corporations feel the sharp edge of their tongue and emotions because of their bad services - airlines, telcos, power companies… nobody is spared. They then dive into a weekend recap and solve some dilemmas before talking about how early it is for a couples trip and reminding everyone about the...

The “Art of Gifting” Episode ft. Dele & Dunni of Celebrations NG 09.10.2024

This week, the bounce is joined by Dunni & Dele, siblings who work together to run their family owned business, Celebrations (@celebrationsng), a gifting company founded 35 years ago. After solving some heartbreaking dilemmas (look out for the lady suffering from PTSD after living with a violent sibling) and laughing at crazy confessions (what do you do when a one night stand steals from you),...

The "One Of A Kind" Episode ft. Reminisce 02.10.2024

This week, the bounce is joined by the one and only OG before IG, Baba Hafusa and Alaga himself, Reminisce. They discuss where he has been and why he takes time between projects before giving some interesting advice to some of our listeners. Reminisce and the ladies then discuss what it's like being a young veteran, his experience going to Hajj and debate the differences between men's and women's...

The "B Side That's Really A" Episode 28.09.2024

The bounce is back in Lagos so you know what that means - weddings, engagement parties & mistakenly partying in the club till the dawn of day. On this week’s episode, the girls express their “excitement” about their first few weeks back in their favorite place on the planet; Lagos. You also get your favorite story times and a chat about the essence of boundaries in professional, platonic &...

The “Together is Better” episode 25.09.2024

On the bounce this week, FK and Jola ponder on the power of friendships, relationships, partnerships and the magic of deliberate human collaborations that inspire collective success. The ladies read submissions from listeners on their experiences with supportive friends, partners and guardians and inspire some thought about the people in your life that helped you move the big blocks that were inst...

The “Say You Love Me” Episode ft. The Receipts Podcast 21.09.2024

This week, the bounce is joined by our friends Tolly T and Audrey of The Receipts Podcast! The ladies talk about the charms of Nigerian men, the fear of confessing love first, hiding insecurities behind righteous indignation and careless comments from friends who have hurt or stayed with you long after the conversation. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while liste...

The “Waxing Surface Area” Episode 18.09.2024

This week, the conversation is many parts insane and all parts hilarious. With just each other for company, FK and Jola empty their minds of all thoughts unfit for human attention. They introduce their new vertical “grownupicity”, wonder about the standard kissing operation methods and if waxing ladies should begin to charge based on surface area. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to sha...

The “Very Very Random” Episode 14.09.2024

This week’s episode is very throwback in nature, a random collection of thoughts and bizarre chatter from your favorite girls. The conversation roams from recent shenanigans to musings on stomach sizes and how much of a turn on capable men are. Enjoy. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app...

The High Agency Episode 11.09.2024

Fresh off the high of their shows in the UK & Ireland, FK & Jollz give a recap of the live shows and lessons learned. Dilemmas include a  lopsided bum saga and a 30 year old who feels their life is stuck in reverse. The girls round up the show with a conversation on how to combat the pressure to make the most of the last few months of the year. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWI...

The “Personality Redesign” episode 07.09.2024

This episode, Jola and FK talk about what way too many things, because that’s what happened when there’s no guest to moderate the madness. After dreaming of big podcast money (shoutout to Alex Cooper), they tackle dilemmas of thieving family members, the mistake of missing your ex,  suppressed long term love and unwelcome body licking. Finally, the ladies posit who they would be if they...

The “Wannabe Olympian” Episode 04.09.2024

This week, FK and Jollz are alone with their thoughts in the studio and of course, some chaos. After dreaming about athletic careers that never were, they tackle some tough family dilemmas and discuss the true meaning of giving your friends grace. Buy tickets to our UK Live Shows which are only a few days away Manchester - 6th September - https://www.manchesteracademy.net/order/tickets/13373867/i-...

The “Sabbaticlest Sabbatical to ever Sabat” Episode 31.08.2024

This week, FK and Jollz are joined by their friend and repeat guest, Alma Chronicle! After tackling dilemmas about difficult polygamous families and people thinking they can do better than their current partner, the ladies discuss what it's like to start life over in a new country and how to plan for a year-long sabbatical. Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows Dublin - 1st September - ht...

The “Mother for real” Episode ft Sisi Yemmie 28.08.2024

This week, FK & Jollz are joined by everyone’s culinary guide and recipe champion Sisi Yemmie , an OG in the content game and an all round fabulous babe. After taking on a few dilemmas about estranged parents and overly available boyfriends, Sisi Yemmie talks about having a surprise twin pregnancy, creating amazing and relevant food and lifestyle content for a decade and living life in the pub...

The “Signature, Soft, Sultry Look” Episode ft. Dodos Uvieghara 24.08.2024

This week, FK & Jollz are joined by Dodos Uvieghara , an amazing makeup artist and one of Nigeria's most prolific content creators. After tackling a dilemma about cantankerous inlaws, the ladies get into the world of content creation and makeup artistry as well as what new motherhood has taught Dodos. Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows *  Dublin - 1st September - https://takey...

The "Papa Lolo" Episode ft. Chigul 21.08.2024

This week the bounce is joined by the one and only Chigul for a spectacularly hilarious 2-hour episode as the best agony aunt ever. After recapping a friend of the pod, Dimma's gorgeous weekend over the weekend, Chigul helps solve an array of crazy dilemmas before ending with a hot rant about the never-ending crimes of Lagos landlords and other partners in wickedness, agents. Tickets to our shows...

The "All For Mama" Episode ft. Soji Olaniyan 17.08.2024

This week, FK & Jollz are joined by their friend, hypeman extraordinaire and party starter, Soji. While constantly declaring his undying love for FK, Soji helps solve some dilemmas (he makes them worse, to be honest) and walks through what it's like being a party starter and hypeman! Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows Dublin - 1st September - https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/t...

The "Bad Bitch on Vibes" Episode ft. Ashley Okoli 14.08.2024

This week, the podcast is joined by the baddie queen of vibes, Ashley Okoli! After giving some sage advice, Ashley talks about growing up in Ojo as a first daughter, dropping out of university and treading the path less beaten with not just makeup and fashion, but also life. She also introduces us to her film "Gemini Confessions" and explains what it's like to live life on vibes! You can buy ticke...

The "Cute Soiree" Episode ft Tolani Ayeni Badmus 10.08.2024

Welcome back Tolani as our first bonus episode guest! Years ago, she first came on the show to talk about the struggles of being an overworked and underpaid party usher while at University. Now she's back to talk about building an event planning company, being a newlywed and what it takes to mak sure your party is popping! Dilemmas this week include career decisions, assuming you're in a relations...

The "Sunk Costs & Dreams Deferred" Episode 07.08.2024

This week's episode started light and bubbly but got quite serious towards the end because if your girls are not anything, they are multifaceted! The episode began with a recap of a friend of the pod, Dimma's wedding in Enugu. Dilemmas this week are all over the place, from a young man who has reconciled with his dad behind his siblings' backs to a young lady tired of her friends always having con...

The "Sweet and Juicy Surprise" Microsode 03.08.2024

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it has happened! In August and September, to celebrate the podcast's 7th birthday, ISWIS will release 2 episodes a week! So for the next 8 weeks, you will get a fabulous extra episode every Wednesday and Saturday. What can we say, you girls are deeply benevolent queens! So get ready guys, it's about to be double the trouble, fun and absolute insanity! Don’t fo...

The "International Friendship Day" Episode 31.07.2024

Happy International Friendship day! This week is all about the ups and downs of friendship! After a mini celebration of FK's half birthday (yes, it's a thing!), your favourite girls get into dilemmas (as usual) before reading your incredible submissions on some of the most amazing and hurtful things you've experienced in friendship. FK & Jollz also discuss managing the expectations of your fri...

The "Kinetic Round Body" Episode ft. Gbemi Giwa & Mayorfit 24.07.2024

This week, FK & Jola are joined by Gbemi & Mayorfit, two fitness and wellness practitioners! After discussing some dilemmas involving a possessive mother-in-law & a lady worried about her friends not liking her romantic partner, they enter the world of fitness and wellness! The guests are honest with Jola about her hopes to lose 15kg in 10 days, creating a better relationship with food...

The "Continuous Stream of Intelligent Bangers" Episode 17.07.2024

FK & Jola are all on their lonesome this week, sharing deep wisdom. After discussing their active weekends and laughing at England's inability to bring it home unsuccessfully, they delve into dilemmas before ending the podcast with some experiences of having tough conversations. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate t...

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