The Mics Are Open

The Mics Are Open

Comedy EN ↓ 585 episodes

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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Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

#322 - You're My Bro, Don't Text Me Goodnight!! 05.09.2025

Where is the love? Why can't a homie text another homie good night? Why all the insecurity. The lads chop it up today as usual on a myriad of things, from eating eggplant to the battle between success and contentment. Enjoy!!

#321 - Your Body Count Doesn't Define You, Your Blocked List Does!! 29.08.2025

Who care about someone's body count? You do, that's who! But have you ever thought about why you do? We get into that this week plus if a number of the crew was arrested, what would it be for? Enjoy!

#320 - "I Don't Want To Pay Rent" - The Mics Are Open 22.08.2025

Andy is on one today and asks the question that on God's green earth why do we have to pay rent? This is not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, what's your fantasy? ....... Definitely good vibes on the pod today! Enjoy.

#319 " Nairobi Sucks, The Village is Where it's at!" featuring Boutross 15.08.2025

Boutross joins the gang this week on the back of the release his new EP. We chop it up about life, food and performing outside of Nairobi. Plus we ask, who's listening to Bongo?

#318 - Do Vegans Swallow? - The Mics Are Open 08.08.2025

The full gang are back in the house and the madness ensues, G recounts parts of his trip before he is throughly disgusted by the idea of breast flavoured ice cream... it's a wild one. Enjoy

#317 - Siku njema huonekana chini ya dera!! 01.08.2025

As G Money is still globetrotting, the rest of the crew links up for another banger. Calvin talks about his party life, and the gang gets into it about the allowed maximum number of missed calls. What would make someone suddenly become attractive to you? They talk about that, and get into NACADA’s proposed series of regulations aimed at curbing alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya. All this, plus plent...

#316 - Ni Hao Fans!! (Chinese Only Fans!) 25.07.2025

The crew starts off with an interesting take on religion and the bible. They then get into the Coldplay concert cheating fiasco,and China’s ban on OnlyFans. All this and plenty more on another unhinged episode. Enjoy!

#315 - Lamine Yamal and other SHORT stories 18.07.2025

The crew is back with another banger! Was Lamine Yamal in the wrong for allegedly hiring people with Dwarfism for his birthday party? Are there sins you’re too broke to commit? Find out what the gang had to say. They get into the Wireless Festival, UK vs. US rappers clash, and Calvin talks about shaving his hair. All this, plus plenty more madness on today’s episode. Enjoy!

#314 - The "Not Suitable For Work" Edition - (Reel Reviews) 11.07.2025

The week the gang share the reels that are giving them life and this spins off into some very random conversations.

#313 - My Barber Shouldn't Touch Me Like That!! 04.07.2025

Mandem,, how do you like it, smooth or rough ... We are talking about your barber! Calvin has a revelation and G Money wants to buy a horse .. Confused? We all are! Enjoy!

#312 - The People Shall ..... Win 27.06.2025

The gang dissect all the latest happens in the 254, The demonstrations in commemoration of the lives lost on June 16th 2024 plus the insane claim that we don't need Nairobi national park.

#311 - You Can't Kill Us All (#EndPoliceBrutality) 20.06.2025

Another week, more deaths, where does it end? It's a mixed bag this week. The guys talk about the Kenyan situation and police brutality. G expresses fear of alien life while Andy expresses hope for a better day.

#310 - Enough is Enough - The Mics Are Open 13.06.2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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