The Out of Home Podcast

Introducing Forever Forwards, a new series that will highlight talented individuals throughout Black History Month. The guests for the first episode are Senior Creatives, Abdou Cisse & Akwasi Poku. Hailing from South East London, Abdou & Akwasi talk about their background and how they got into the creative industry (2:33 + 7:35). The creative duo then share what they love the most about black cult...

In this week’s UNMARKED episode, the crew are joined by ex-Bournemouth & Liverpool winger, Jordon Ibe. Recorded back in July, the show kicks off with the ‘What Made You Smile’ segment (1:34) and then Jordon weighs in on the ever-important Ghana vs Nigeria jollof rice debate (8:22) with a little bias, some might say. The 24-year old midfielder talks about growing up in South London (11:16), playing...

In this week’s episode, Kieran, Steven & Yaf hold it down whilst Kwame is glamping in the South of Portugal. After enjoying some drinks in the Amsterdam sun, the guys get together and Steven is in the zone! Fresh off analysing some Vybz Kartel lyrics, ‘What Made You Smile’ resurfaces (12:31) and the group discuss UNMARKED (34:17), the new show with SoccerBible that launched last week, and how it c...

Introducing a new series in collaboration with Out Of Home x SoccerBible: UNMARKED. A fortnightly show by real fans, where we’ll get closer to footballers, allowing them to open up and offer a side of them that isn’t seen by the media. The first guest is none other than ex-Liverpool & Ajax star, Ryan Babel. Kicking things off with the popular ‘What Made You Smile’ segment (3:12), where everyone sp...

In this week’s episode, the group celebrate Yaf’s birthday. From the off, Steven is in rare form, talking about a feathered friend who chilled on his balcony for 24 hours (0:25) and Kwame gets the moniker ‘Fumbelino’ for ruining Kieran’s planned surprise visit to Yaf’s party in London (7:32). The popular segment 'What Made You Smile' resurfaces (15:32) and then the group pay their respects to acto...

In this week’s episode, issues of race, clout and justice are the main topics. Kicking things off the group discuss Steven’s mid-week social media strategy (9:55) and then move onto WMYS (17:45), the highlight being Kieran’s first-ever live show in Amsterdam, performing his mixtape in full, ‘Free Lowki’. The group talk about a controversial TV sketch from a BBC Three program that reinforced negati...

In this week’s episode, the group sans Steven link up again to discuss what’s been on their mind and what has transpired. WMYS kicks things off (4:47) but this time things are done with a little twist, with the group calling Steven, who is back in London (23:01) and lets the collective know-how his past week has been which involves a work project and watching ‘The Crown’ (33:07). Kieran then bring...

In this week’s episode, the group are joined by a close friend of the show, an Out Of Homie if you will, Adeel. Kicking things off, Steven does a round-table fashion assessment of the collective who are baffled as to why he is wearing shades inside! WMYS -What Made You Smile- resurfaces (9:03) where Kieran reveals his good deed (21:32) with a heroic and entertaining story. After a short while, Ade...

In this week’s episode, the group are joined by the renowned DJ and Amsterdam’s very own Gestow Powers aka DeeJay Abstract. Kicking things off with WMYS – What Made You Smile (2:18), the collective share their highlights of the past week. The hip-hop connoisseur speaks about his upbringing (12:00) and recalls the first-ever time he tried DJ’ing (13:04). Abstract touches on how Amsterdam has underg...

In this week’s episode, the group start the show discussing the end of the football season and then conduct a live lyric check of ’21 Seconds’ to settle a debate between Yaf & Steven. WMYS (What Mad You Smile) resurfaces (6:49) and then Kieran poses a question of who would win in a battle between Usher & Chris Brown (21:05), Kwame held no punches with his opinion! The topic shifts to mental health...

In this week’s episode, the group are joined by their first-ever Amsterdam guest, fitness instructor @hernsyhearns. Born in Canada, raised in the Netherlands, playing collegiate sport in America and working in Dubai for a while, Herns has had quite the global experience, adapting to new cultures constantly through sport and education. After starting proceedings with celebratory drinks, WMYS (What...

In this week’s episode, the group sans Steven talk about a myriad of issues and events. Yaf and Kieran find Kwame in a sheepish mood before his impending birthday (2:56). The popular segment WMYS – What Made You Smile resurfaces (10:40) and then taking the place of ‘Random Question Of The Week’, the guys dissect their favourite Drake projects, which is hilarious due to their emotional ties to cert...

In this week’s episode, Kieran, Kwame & Yaf hold it down without Steven, who was in London visiting family. The group kick things off with WMYS – What Made You Smile (9:03) before another segment, ‘Random Question Of The Week’ makes a welcome return (17:36). Not before long, the topic changes the easing of lockdown and society opening up again (28:34). As ever, the collective share jokes with one...

In this week’s episode, the boys dig into the archives for an episode recorded back in May with Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen. The group start with WMYS - What Made You Smile (7:01) and Victor joins the call (19:17). Plying his trade for Lille, a top-flight team in France, Victor speaks about his upbringing back home (25:13), the transition of moving to Europe as a young man (47:01), and...

In this week’s episode, the group continue their focus as of late and discuss racism in the media. The popular segment, WMYS - What Made You Smile returns (5:12), and then the team dissects the influence of films and tv shows (15:59). Steven poses the question of segmenting or profiling when targeting a particular type of audience in advertising (36:00), Kieran speaks about the lack of representat...

In this week’s episode, Kieran, Kwame, Steven & Yaf finally record together in the same room for the first time in months. The guys pick up where they left off from the last discussion and speak on racism with a focus on sport this time around. Steven begins by sharing his account of being profiled on his bike by the police en route to record (9.20) and the group discusses the concept of classism...

In this week’s episode, the group sans Yaf held an open discussion with a small gathering of friends to talk about the #BlackLiveMatters protests happening against systemic racism. People from backgrounds all around the world sat together to share their experiences on racism and how to combat this evil. A special episode, recorded live whilst practicing social distancing, this was a true example o...

In this week’s episode, the crew jump on a call with creative stylist, Coco Mell. Kicking off things with WMYS – What Made You Smile (9:12) and the return of 'Random Question Of The Week’ (26:12), the guys reveal what books affected them when growing up. Coco joins the chat (32:12) and speaks on being at a crossroads, having to decide between a career in fashion or the army (36:58). Coco speaks on...

In this week’s episode, the crew jump on a call with Premier League footballer, Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigerian international and Leicester City player joins from the onset and proceedings kick off with WMYS – What Made You Smile (0:35). Wilf speaks on his upbringing; being raised in a military zone in Lagos (14:09) and selling food in the local market as a means to survive (16:06). The 23-year old th...

In this week’s episode, the crew jump on a call with talented musician, Jords and kick the show off with 'What Made You Smile'(6:40). Yaf also returns with his ‘Random Question of the Week’ (16:25). Jords speaks about the start of his career (28:20) and how he was compelled to master the art of producing and songwriting, in addition to being an artist. (33:46). Whilst recording this episode (41:56...

In this week’s episode, the crew jump on a call with New York creative, @kwasikessie. Kwasi is a wardrobe stylist for superstar rapper A$AP Ferg, as well as captain of a prominent running team in Harlem. The group start with WMYS (5:12), recalling what made them smile over the past week, Kwasi joins the call at (14:50) and then shares how he was able to travel and experience new cities and countri...

In this week’s episode, the group catch up with East London MC, Barney Artist. The team kick things off with WMYS (7:22), Barney joins the call (31:05) and then discusses his eventful 5K running experience (31:58). The rapper shares a hilarious story about auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent some years ago (44:26), discusses his start in music (55:45) and the importance of uplifting others and sh...

In this episode, the crew jump on a call with super athlete, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. An Olympian and gold medal relay winner at European and World Championship level, Harry has gone toe to toe with the likes of Usain Bolt & Yohan Blake. Sans Yaf, the group start WMYS with Harry (2:38), Yaf joins at (7:34) after being locked out during lockdown and then Harry opens up about his incredible journey (...

In this episode, the crew jump on a call with the talented creative, stephseeks. Kwame arrives very late to proceedings and the team let him have it! Steph joins in at (11:13) and things kick off with WMYS - What Made You Smile - (12:13), and then Yaf poses his ‘Random Question of The Week’ (19:29). Steph speaks on her journey (33:12), juggling part-time jobs whilst pursuing her dreams of becoming...

In this episode, the crew jump on a call with professional Barbadian cyclist, Amber Joseph. The group start with WMYS (2:25), before jumping into ‘Random Question of The Week’ (8:50). Amber joins the call (17:22) and speaks on her upbringing in Barbados (30:52) and competing in her first triathlon at the age of 12! The 20-year old then shares details on her strict training regime (43:27) before a...