The Mics Are Open
The Mics Are Open
A slightly skewed look at life through the lens of a group of radio presenters in Nairobi, Kenya. Every week G Money, Calvin, Neville, Ashley and Andy Young chop it up on topics that they probably have no expertise in, but some how it works! The Mics Are Open is a random journey that meanders through five very different lives. These guys are so good, you might even think that they are friends in real life!
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Jul 10, 2026
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#310 - Enough is Enough - The Mics Are Open 13.06.2025 1:23:37
It's a heavy week in Kenya and the gang chop it up about the killing of Albert Ojwang. When will it end and what's the way forward. It's a really good episode. Enjoy. Rest In Peace Albert Ojwang
#309 - Bien Saved The Breakfast Club!! - The Mics Are Open 30.05.2025 1:28:13
We are proud of Bien! But did the Breakfast Club hosts do their homework? Why is Tanzania picking on us and why do our neighbours always have the things that we want!
#308 - Mama’s Boy? So what!? 23.05.2025 1:02:14
Still loading the craziness in this episode! We recapped about Mother’s Day, and talked about why men generally don’t go big on celebrating themselves. We also got into Calvin’s business about future tension between his mom and significant other because of his mom’s access and time spent in his house. This led into a conversation about treating parents like human beings. We got into trends as well...
#307 - "The Zombies of Kitisuru!!! - featuring Tonio Kibz 16.05.2025 1:21:00
Tonio Kibz joins the gang today and the conversation ranges from Kabogo's socks to illicit alcohol. The gang also talk about preserving our history.
#306 - "Shoeless in South Nyanza!! - The Mics Are Open 09.05.2025 1:17:31
The gang debates the weeks top story with a dose of humour, what does it feel like to be shoeless in Migori? Calvin decides he will never go to an Usher show to the disgust of the team.
#305 - "And That's Why I Married A Kangaroo! - The Mics Are Open 02.05.2025 1:08:40
The gang chop it up this week on some crazy topics. Why do female Kangaroos have 3 vaginas, Who would win if we picked fights with Gorillas and why radio is dead...
#304 - "Lakers in 5, Shannon in Deep" - The Q&A Edition 25.04.2025 1:34:35
The gang deep dives into Aviator this week, G learns the game and shows the rest of the team and explains how It could be addictive and how people need to bet responsibly. We also tackle as many of your questions as we can. Plus Shannon Sharp, again ...
#303 - Do You Want Head or Brains? - The Mics Are Open 18.04.2025 1:15:49
The gang are back and this week the conversation deep dives into micro chips in the brain. Imagine having unlimited as to information all the time. Andy is here for it, the OG's are less enthusiastic.
#302 - "Wanjiru!!!" 11.04.2025 1:22:07
The gang are in full chaos mode today apparently it all goes down in the DM's
#301 - I've Never Seen A Jehovah Witness in A G Wagon!! 04.04.2025 1:15:58
Wild episode today where the gang speak on so many things. Anthony Edwards paying 18 years of child support, How unhappy are Kenyan's and Marvin Sapp holding his church hostage. What is the world coming to LOL
#300 - Three Hundred!! 28.03.2025 1:18:04
The Mics Are Open hit's 300 episodes and the gang are reminiscing about the last 6 years. The discuss their favourite episodes, the covid years and as usual Andy throws a few curveballs. They are joined by friend of the pod Fabian!
#299 - "Why Have You Married Someone You Don't Like? 14.03.2025 1:10:09
The gang are back with an hilarious look at life in Nairobi. The ask the question "Is Baba the most successful politician in Kenya? - It's not as wild as it sounds, also why are you marrying someone you don't like? - There's a lot more but we will leave you to enjoy!
#298 - To Get That Girl, Just Marry Someone Else!! 07.03.2025 1:10:34
What does love mean to you? This week the gang chop it up about how much they've grown and how they see love differently. The also discuss Bien's Trace Award win and how that affects the industry.
#297 - Don't Act Like A Saint, We Know You Wanna Hit It! 28.02.2025 1:06:53
Explosive episode this week with some really wild takes, we talk about KPLC vs Nairobi County. We also ask if a woman in Nairobi will accept polygamy if the price is right and we ask, do men use women as "confidence boosters" Tune in chill out, let's go!
#296 - "We Are Awake!! Not Woke" - The Mics Are Open 21.02.2025 1:04:53
What's the difference between being "awake" and being "woke" - G is back from his tour of South East Asia with all the stories, we talk about Baba's failed AUC bid and we ask about how intentional we are with our friendships.
#295 - Destiny Connector - The Mics Are Open 14.02.2025 1:16:06
Ashley’s back after a long break, and she talks about being away! Both her and Calvin talk about our neighbors in the 255 having just visited TZ. They talk about the hospitality,food,maneuvering their airport,and so much more. How long did it take you to know your way around Nairobi CBD? And what other places in the city are hard to navigate? We share our experiences learning what the streets of N...
#294 - Valentines isn't a feeling , It's a Weekend!! 07.02.2025 1:24:25
The gang are joined by Nyaash from The Wild Card and he finally explains what "Jabroni" means. The guys chop it up about the Grammy's, Kendrick Lamar and ask 'Did Beyonce deserve that award ... They also discuss women crushes and what excuses to use to get out of Valentine's Day
#293 - No Role Models - The Mics Are Open 31.01.2025 1:33:42
It’s the end of the month and the boys dissect everything from how the foreign aid freeze by the Trump administration has affected the health sector to the bloody turmoil that’s defined The Congo. The conversations backed by the ever noisy Nyamita from the Sandwich podcast will have you questioning Khalif Kairo's tribulation. This and much more!
#292 - The Golden Age Of Scamming 24.01.2025 1:21:33
The gang is joined by the Pod god Hafare and Malik from the Straight Out of Turkana Podcast. New week, new episode! This time around we have Malik and Hafare, super subs and in an epic way. The conversation goes from how insults are the quickest way to start to learn a foreign language to Kiswahili, a pain point. Donald Trumps inauguration speech and Hafare saying that Elon is on some …. Foreign a...
#291 - "Enter The Cockpit" - The Mics Are Open featuring DJ Shinksi 17.01.2025 1:34:58
First guest of the year! DJ Shinski is in the building and we chop it up on a variety of subject, some how we end up in the confession booth of a catholic church .. Enjoy.
#290 - The Mics Are Open - "I Didn't Ask For Your Opinion!!" 10.01.2025 1:17:06
2025 begins with G Money getting into a fight with AI. The lads recap their festive season and catch up on the first pod of the year.
#289 - Is God Fair? - The Mics Are Open 21.12.2024 1:21:25
Join us on the pod this week with special guest, former Homeboyz Radio presenter “Fuego” - we talk about the Chris Brown Show in SA and G asks why a women would want to sleep with 100 men to break a world record? We dip into OnlyFans and round up by asking “Is God Fair?” - Enjoy
#288 - "Wait Till Monday to Choke The Monkey" - 13.12.2024 1:05:32
Pornhub says that Monday evening is it's busiest times followed by Sunday morning, of course we had to test the data... no not like that you filthy beast. We discuss the Jay Z story plus whether boarding schools make sense in this day and age.
#287 - Mandem, No One Loves You! Get Used To It! 06.12.2024 1:13:13
What does it take for a man to experience love? What is love in the first place? The gang chop up that topic today and a few other bits and pieces. Also, should DJs be vetted?
#285 - Double Cheeked Up Mike! - The Mics Are Open 23.11.2024 1:09:23
This week, Calvin’s wild TZ stories take a turn (what did that Uber driver offer?!), and the crew debates if “abusive” words can really be endearing. What’s on your IG explore pages? Ladies, Pick up a controller to understand men. Ashley’s “client list” has us questioning hit lists.
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