Miles Apart In The Common Room

In this episode, we had one of the most important conversations of our time, what it truly means to be a man in today’s society. From emotional expression to shifting gender roles, we unpack the complex realities that men face in navigating identity, vulnerability, and societal pressure in a fast-evolving world. We question the narratives society has built around masculinity, the unspoken rule tha...

In this episode of Miles Apart in the Common Room, we dive into the trending topic that’s been making waves on Twitter (X) and Instagram — the viral post from popular influencer Maraji, responding to a man who shared his emotional experience during his wife’s pregnancy. While some people supported the man’s honesty, others criticized him for expressing himself publicly. This sparked a larger conve...

In this episode, we catch up on life, the changing weather, and the realities of being Nigerian in a world that doesn’t always make things easy. Michael opens up about his plans to travel and the frustrating visa and passport challenges he’s been facing, not because of missing documents, but simply because of where he’s from. From dealing with unresponsive authorities to experiencing unnecessary b...

We’re back with major life updates and this episode has everything from shocking relationship news to the realities of building a startup. In this conversation, Israel finally opens up about his dating life and drops a big surprise about his relationship status, while Samuel shares the highs and lows of being a startup founder. From personal growth to career lessons, we reflect on the past few mon...

In this episode of the podcast, we take you on a journey from everyday life updates to deeper conversations about leadership, culture, faith, and the internet’s memory. What starts as a lighthearted debate about summer vs winter turns into a meaningful exploration of how we live, lead, and remember in today’s world. This conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and sometimes just plain fun. Whet...

In this episode, we spoke about keeping kids/underage from adult spaces, navigating insecurities and how we have grown or as some may say, aging like fine wine. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚. Follow us 👍🏾 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesapartinthecommonroom/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milesapartincommonroom Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ubXN7q4APUM9bb2x...

In this episode. we discussed financial anxiety, the pressure we get from watching financial content and the pressure of being immigrants in our respective countries. Should money be talked about more? Who benefits when we don't talk about money publicly? How do we handle pressure? These questions and more are answered in this episode. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚. Follow us...

Nigeria's story is unreal. Even as Nigerians, we cannot believe it. Today we spoke about how politics in Nigeria is warped and how to move forward - or at least what we think. Let us know what you think. 00:00 - Introduction to Nigerian Politics and Governance 03:39 - Military Rule vs. Democracy in Nigeria 06:39 - Challenges of Leadership and Governance 09:39 - The State of Infrastructure and...

In this episode, we discussed misogyny, religion, culture and the in-betweens. How do we navigate equality in relationships within the confines of a religion? Sit tight for this conversation, it was a rollercoaster. 00:00 - The Impact of Public Discourse on Personal Issues 02:55 - Understanding Attraction and Communication in Relationships 07:40 - Cultural Expectations and Relationship Dynamics 11...

In this episode, we started the conversation light before Michael decided to make it deep. We spoke about being old, taking care of the old ones in our lives and the fear that comes with it. Even though we know that death is an inevitable occurrence, the realization of it is one most people are not aware of. Join us as we navigate this conversation. TW Make sure you drop a comment telling us what...

In this episode, we go deep into the challenges of modern dating and Israel’s love life, or the lack thereof. We give him tips on how to find love and encourage him to embrace some difficulty in this quest for a wife. We also ended with an open call to the public in case anyone has a recommendation for him. Make sure you drop a comment telling us what you think. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and...

Things got a little heated in this episode as we unravelled the complex web of masculinity. From the rise of the manosphere to conversations around misogyny, misandry, and the ongoing "men vs women" discourse, we dive deep into the tensions shaping gender dynamics today. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚. Follow us 👍🏾Instagram: https://www...

In this episode, Israel and Sam take on a voice challenge. Who’s got the best vocals? You be the judge! We also dive into politics, exploring the role of education in empowering citizens to take up the most critical position in any democracy: the Office of the Citizen. Plus, we unpack the current global political landscape. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subsc...

In this episode, we dived into Israel’s pricey hobbies, and let’s just say, they’re not cheap! We also uncovered a bit of drama: turns out Michael and Israel might be cheating on Sam (yep, you heard that right). Then we got into the kind of advice African parents give, what it says about their mindset, and why it feels like they don’t believe we can afford to make mistakes. If you made it to the e...

In this episode, we dive into relationship dynamics and reflect on just how single we all are. We break down our individual perspectives on relationships—Sam’s outlook on love, Michael’s inability to picture kids playing in his imagination, and Israel’s egalitarian approach. Join us as we unpack our headspace and share why we’re still riding solo. Drop a comment to let us know what you think. Reme...

Apparently, Israel is ready to have a bride, but it does not look like that for the rest of the group. One thing we all agree on, however, is how complicated adult relationships can be - marriage vs. cohabitation, setting boundaries, dealing with heartbreak, and even figuring out if commitment is even worth it. In this video, we break it all down in a real and relatable way. Why do some people cho...

In this episode, we talk about the current happenings in our life, buying a car and what convenience means to everyone. We also touched on the big one: family!! Drop a comment to let us know what you think. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚.Follow us 👍🏾Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesapartinthecommonroom/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milesapartincommonroomSpotify: https...

In this episode, Michael and Israel question Sam's distrust towards supplements. Apparently, he'd prefer to have a vitamin D deficiency over using supplements because they have gone through a chemical reaction. We also spoke about battling seasonal depression. We also talked about recipes and how recipes are handed off. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚. Follow us 👍🏾Instagr...

In this episode that we record for the new year, we talk about how last year went for each person, the mistakes we made, the lessons we learned and then share some of our plans for the new year, things we hope to achieve and new things we plan to pick hope. It's for sure an enjoyable episode that you'll enjoy. Remember to like 👍🏾, share ♻️ and subscribe ✚. Follow us 👍🏾 Instagram: https://www.i...

In this episode, Sam and Israel tells Michael about their first mistakes in the US and Canada. Then they talk about missing Nigeria and how to navigate the homesickness.

Join us on our first episode as we travel to Japan 🇯🇵 with Israel, hear about Michael's first culture shock in the UK and celebrate Samuel's birthday! 🎥✨ Stay tuned for more episodes!