Just Managing

The calmest episode so far! The managers discuss all things parents and parenting your parents. What does it look like to grow up and have a changing relationship with your parent(s)? Have you ever felt responsible for your parent(s) as a child and do you continue to do so?  Also who could escape Prince Harry and his new memoir? Not the managers, hear their views on the best selling non-ficti...

HAPPY NEW YEARRRR! New year, same managers and there is no better way to start the new year than with an in-person episode all the way from Accra. A disclaimer first... *we do not dislike Americans* it will make sense once you listen.  The Managers take advantage of being together and play three games, see if you can do better this time around. Then they discuss their 'Detty December' experie...

We have reached the end of the year! Shout out to you and the managers (nothing is guaranteed you know) The managers reflect on the year that has been 2022, asking essential questions like "what fashion trends to leave in 2022." Also, they get a bit vulnerable and share their learnings from the year, their highs and lows (kinda). It is our last one of the year so answer along, share and let us kno...

This week the managers talk about music and access. They start off with 'guess the song' and then discuss the recent collaborations with afrobeat artists and "western" artists. Is the exposure worth it? Does it increase their profile? Or should Afrobeats remain 'low key' on the global stage? Then the pair get into it about weight loss surgery and BBLs. Are BBL's becoming too common? Do you have to...

This week the managers are okay and crying... for good reasons! They discuss their Spotify wrapped individually and for the podcast (shoutout to you if we were in your top 5!) Also they give their in-depth analysis of the World Cup so far and the long-standing beef between Ghana and Uruguay. Unfortunately, the pair discuss (at length) a very TL topic, can men and women be friends? Get into it and...

The managers are back with their first guest of season 2! ManlikeMike, aka Michael a graphic designer, creative genius, photographer, YouTuber, film critic, influencer, fashion icon… the list goes on. This episode focuses heavily on Black Panther and Marvel Phase 4 commentary, so shout out to all the nerds who are about that superhero film life. Is Phase 4 too female-focused? Has Marvel lost their...

We heard your pleas and cries for us to return, so the managers are back for Season 2! This episode is probably more chaotic than anything in season 1 but the managers are getting back into the swing of things. Listen as they reminisce on what they got up to during the break and as they try to answer questions from the Black Twitter Quiz. They also discuss what it means to live life and what makes...

First of all RIP to the Queen and that. Also RIP to season 1? The Managers discuss the death of a monarch and all the things that came along with it, like facism, forced grieving and why the Irish can celebrate but the 'coloured' ethnics cannot. They touch on how expensive it is to partiapte in detty December and why working hard is ultimately a scam. This episode the managers reflect on adulthood...

The managers were inundated with trending topics, pasa and mess this week. With Indiyah securing brand deals from boots and PLT, they discuss greenwashing and if this 'PLT Marketplace' is a successful pivot from the brand. Jay-Z once again was being a spokesperson person for Black Capitalism but the TL was not having it! Also how long should you wait between getting engaged and getting married? Th...

This week the managers discuss Spice's "contrerversial" new video as well as the banning of the criminal Andrew Tate on various platforms. Has the cost of living crisis affected your friendships? Do you have an "enjoyment" budget? Would you accept your friends footing your going out bill? These are some of questions the managers attempt to deleve into, as inflation continues to rob us of our "best...

This week the managers discuss oversharing and whether being a mysterious girl is even possible in this day and age. After being online for over a decade, seeing the rise and fall of Facebook, enduring twitter jail and participating in #100FactsAboutMe, can one even disentangle themselves from being constantly online? If you get married and no one sees your partner did you even get married? ...

Listen as the managers discuss the anti-feminist rhetoric that has some young women wishing to return to the 1950s and why capitalism is the real villain here. They also attempt to find the joys of adulthood, because it's not everyday doom and gloom...listen to see how that turns out. Make sure you join along in this week's game, "would you rather?"!  #JustManagingPod 

Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie... the latest person to be dragged across the internet streets for naming a candle "Sòrò Sókè" a rallying cry during the #EndSARS protests. In this episode, the managers are joined by a special guest Tanito, a British Yoruba alte babe to bring more light to the issue from a Yoruba perspective. They touch on the dangers of commodification, whe...

Love is illogical and irrational, so every person's partner is the finest person on the planet. Unless your name is Solomon and you proclaim that your wife is neither intelligent nor pretty. Leonie and Tisha ponder, why do men do this? Also, they fangirl over Beyonce's new release, as well as fail to know all the lyrics on this week's game. They also discuss the struggles and realities of friendsh...

Who is the smartest person you know? If you had a warning label what would yours say? What one food would you eat for the rest of your life? A few questions that Leonie and Tisha answered before delving into in-depth reflections about how we changed over the course of the pandemic. Then it gets even deeper when they ponder if they are truly satisfied with life. Get your journal out and join them i...

The managers are really going through it and the Conservative Party leadership contest isn't helping either. Join them as they discuss desirability and natural hair, also we assess Tisha's 'complexity.' Do you like feedback and ask your friends/family how they view you? Lastly, we provide 7 tips on how to support the sad people around you. 

The managers are stressed and it's because of the mess that is UK politics and the nonsense of Love Island because... duality. Apparently, BBL's are going out of fashion and the yt girlies want to be yt again, cos being "ghetto" isn't fun anymore.  Also, listen to find out why Leonie got dragged on Twitter, according to the streets she was being bad vibes.  

Do you alert people before you fart? Why don't people want to have kids? Is skipping church the reason why the singers of today are lacking? The managers are barely hanging on, and apparently so is society. This week we discuss abortions (again), hospitality culture (again) and Omarion eating watermelon (hopefully never again). Take a listen and let us know if Chris Brown is a worthy opponent for...

In this week's episode, the managers are here to answer your questions and dilemmas. Find out the early memories Leonie and Tisha share about their friendship. As well as tips for those who refuse to go back to the office life. Definitely listen if your friend has ever confessed to being in love with you too! 

This week Leonie and Tisha discuss the real pandemic in society: body insecurities. From eating disorders to fatphobia and pretty much everything in between, take a listen to this honest and vulnerable conversation about body image, oh, and also the tragedy that is PLT.

In this week's episode, Leonie and Tisha discuss if there is merit as to why Swedish people do not feed their guests. As well as Lil Nas X being snubbed by the BET awards, while melanin deficient Jack Harlow gets nominated. Also, the recent news that Lori Harvey says bye-bye to yet another relationship. Tisha discusses her frustrations with modern dating, rounding it off as the pair discuss health...

Back from an impromptu break because sometimes you crank that Soulja boy and other times it cranks you. Listen on to find out why our first official episode took a month to release, but they say good things come to those who wait... so here it is!

Get to know the Managers! Leonie and Tisha give an introduction to the podcast that will be discussing adulthood and mental health while playing games. This short episode explains the why and how of the podcast as well as giving a taste of what is to come!