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Speaking to an incredible, multifaceted innovator who paved the way for Kenya’s recognition as a leader in digital technologies is an honour we must acknowledge.  Mantalk.ke is honored to open the season with the celebration of Jessica Francisca Colaço VP of growth Braveventurelabs Co-Founder iHub (Nairobis Tech Innovation Hub) Ted Global Fellow 2009  Bassist & Speaker The beautiful...

In this season’s epic season finale, Oscar and Eli share their views on the contentious topic of masculinity and how different platforms have interpreted it in society today. From ideas shared on the Art of Masculinity to anthropological accounts on what it means to be a man in an evolving society, this season ends on the fundamental pillars that define the podcast today. Follow Mantalk.ke: https:...

On this episode of mantalk, we talk to the powerhouse that is Barbra Midega. You may remember her brother Cliff (the owner of poket gym) on the show. Clearly there is something in the Dega genes because Barbra’s drive and story is equally impressive! For entrepreneurs, diaspora looking to hear a story about returning home, or anyone looking to be inspired… this one is for you! Follow Barbra https:...

In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar have an incredible conversation with the incredible Aldo Aluoch Olunya, a qualified psychologist, on men’s mental health, therapy and some of the difficult concepts of masculinity that target young men today.    We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making  it because we had a ball!  Find Aldo:  https://ins...

In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar shine a light on the incredible men in their lives, including their fathers, who have contributed the most to their success and personalities.  They discuss the effect of these men on their lives and the different philosophies they learned from these incredible people.     Follow Mantalk.ke:  https://linktr.ee/Mantalk   Find Oscar: &n...

In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar engage in the juiciest Q and A session in podcast history.  Full of banter and personal perspectives about relationships and life, the boys have fun with the questions brought to them by  the Mantalk.ke family.  We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making  it because we had a ball!   The beautiful location...

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Our much awaited collaboration with Over25 and Georgie Ndirangu, courtesy of Durex Kenya, is finally here! In today's episode, the Panel decodes the spicy topic of sexual performance and how it influences social behaviour among African youth today. Through dialogue, they go through various topics such as the relationship between sex and intimacy, whether money affects sexual per...

In today's episode, Eli and Oscar learn the game of golf from Senior Counsel Jinaro Kibet, a senior partner of TripleOKLaw Advocates LLP. In this episode, SC Kibet give the boys tips on success through hardship, successful career and life principles and how to be a strong and dependable leader.   We hope you enjoy this episode, half as much, as we enjoyed making it... because we had a ball! &...

As content creators/ podcaster we often get inspiration by what we are watching online. In this episode, we share some of the things we are watching, learning from and laughing at! We hope you enjoy this podcasts half as much as we enjoyed making it…. Because we had a ball!

Our first guests of this season are the incredible Eric Lu Savali, founder of Punchline Comedy Club, and the fantastically foolish Ty Ngachira, one of Kenya's top comedic talents and the host of the TMI Show. In this episode, we interrogate our society through the lens of comedy, discussing the power of satire, pivoting from classic jobs into the comedy industry and the experience of manhood from...

THE BOYS ARE BACK!  Welcome to Season 11, ladies and gentlemen, we really are #Sorry4theWait.......or are we? 😂   In this episode, we discover their recent successes, failures and hilarious life experiences during the season break.    We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it, because we had a ball.  We hope you enjoy this podcast half as mu...

In this episode, Eli and Oscar interview Cliff and Kaz, the founders of Poket Gym, one of Nairobi's top fitness clubs with a thriving, positive community.  Cliff and Kaz educate the boys on their bond of succeeding through adversity, the role of fitness in mental health among men and their vision for Poket Gym in the future. Rhotimmi also makes an unwelcome guest appearance! We hope you enjoy...

Oscar shares his experience using the Freestyle device. From gaming to the NBA and its potential as a lifestyle device, he shares his perspective on whether the Freestyle is worth the hype.

Here’s a special mini episode with Eli! We have been ranting about the Samsung Freestyle Smart Projector all season and we wanted to have a little chat as to why we are so obsessed! Here’s the link to preorder and become just as obsessed! https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html

In this week's epic episode, Eli and Oscar get to meet Adelle Onyango, a prominent media personality and founder of the Legally Clueless Podcast. This conversation delves into Adele's history, the growth of Legally Clueless,  her contributions to the plight of sexual violence, rape culture and its linkages with outdated traditions and their hopes for the future of Africa.  We hope you en...

This week, Eli and Oscar take on some challenging questions from the Mantalk.ke community. With reflections on their own relationship as friends and business partners, their thoughts on religion and the role of men and the youth in today's society, it is an absolute banger!   We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it, because we had a ball!  Interested in purcha...

To celebrate father's day, we sat down with two increible dads to pick their brain and get a valuable perspective on modern fatherhood. Get ready to hear the realities of bringing up children in 2022!     The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/     Follow Mantalk.ke:  https://linktr.ee/Mantalk   Find Oscar:  https://instagram.com/osc...

This week, Eli and Oscar have a very candid conversation around the many losses they have taken in business and their personal life. There are some rather hilarious stories... just wait until you hear about the honey badgers!     We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it, because we had a ball!   Interested in purchasing the Freestyle? Preorder now on...

In this week's episode, Oscar and Eli recap their Johannesburg experience with Anto Neosoul, one of Kenya's pioneers of the Afro-Soul sound, a journalist, songwriter and all-round gentleman. They talk about his childhood, how he found his purpose and his battle with mental health. Interested in purchasing the Freestyle? Preorder now on https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html Currently o...

In this week's episode, Oscar interviews Eli on his life as a black Kenyan man raised in the United Kingdom. Eli shares his childhood experiences, his understanding of blackness and how it affects his relationships and how his family has contributed to his social and economic values. Interested in purchasing the Freestyle? Preorder now on https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html Currentl...

Eli and Oscar interview the great Janet Mbugua on her passion - eradicating period poverty in Kenya. She educates the hosts on the plight of period poverty, the statistical reality on how the lack of sanitary towels disproportionately affects impoverished women and girls, and how men can get involved in facing the challenge of period poverty globally. We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as...

SEASON X IS FINALLY HERE! What better way to kick off a season than to begin with a conversation that is at the heart of black consciousness today, Colorism. Eli and Oscar have a candid conversation about the sociological issue of colorism, how it has affected their lives as black men and how they are re-educating themselves to love their blackness. We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as w...

Season 9's epic season finale is a powerful conversation between the boys and David Etale, a veteran of the UK military service, a former footballer in Kenya's national team, the Harambee Stars and a motivational speaker. His story takes them through the hardship of an athlete in Kenya, the life of a criminal and finding yourself through the adversity and discipline of military service. So ends an...

Due to a scheduled guest making a non-appearance, Eli interviews Oscar in an epic episode. In this episode, Oscar opens up about his birthplace, motivations, lowest and highest points in life and how he became a Mantalk.ke host.  We hope that you enjoy watching this episode, half as much as we enjoyed making it!   Follow Mantalk.ke: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk   Find Oscar: &nbsp...

In this epic Q&A episode, Eli and Oscar tackle questions on what their most toxic traits are,  how to run a podcast, handling loneliness as a single man and..........Kanye West.   Find Mantalk:  https://linktr.ee/Mantalk  Find Oscar:  https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link  Find Eli:  https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_link