The Shrine Podcast

Originally recorded in February, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about sexual history, the value in knowing the amount of sexual partners a love interest has had, and why women are more accepting of their male partners' sexual history than men are of their female partners? At what point do you talk about your past sexual partners if you have to? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrine...

Originally recorded in January, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss responsibility and blame, how it comes into play when forming new relationships/friendships and if demanding decency from strangers or friends is too much to ask. How do you think about responsibility and blame? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail...

Originally recorded in January, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss navigating life, relationships, money and more as a religious leader's child with Olumide ‘Jigilola’ Akinnusi [@Jigilola] - a Creative Director and project manager in Lagos. What have you heard about or experienced with a religious leader's child? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @...

Originally recorded in November, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss the begging privilege, what it means among friends and strangers alike, knowing who to ask for help, and instances where this privilege can be abused or misused. How do you handle your relationships/friendships knowing that you have some begging privileges? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @thesh...

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss age difference between romantic partners, understanding power dynamics and how they come into play, and when and if the age difference between partners should be considered. Would you or have you had a romantic relationship with someone significantly older or younger than you? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinep...

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Netflix's first Nigerian original limited series. The series' longer screen time and higher stakes, the main character, Sola Sobowale's (Eniola Salami) unfuckwithable performance, the characters, director Kemi Adetiba's story telling, the series as a microcosm of the Nigerian society, and more. If you have seen th...

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss the Big Brother Naija lockdown reunion and all the tea that came up in the show. A whole year has passed since the BBN lockdown housemates spent months in an isolated house to compete for a large cash prize, yet the drama remains. Did any revelation shock you at the reunion? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod...

Originally recorded in July, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about the Nigerian government's ban on Twitter (amid the LOADS of problems the country is facing), its impact on Nigerians and the human rights implications. What impact has the Twitter ban had on you as a young Nigerian living in Nigeria? What are your thoughts on the Twitter ban? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod;...

Originally recorded in June, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss social class and earning power differences between partners in a relationship, the dating scene in Lagos, the role patriarchy plays in all of it, and more. Would you be with or have you been with a partner who earns significantly less than you? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or emai...

Originally recorded in June, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about online crowdfunding and the begging culture in Nigeria, instances where people overdo it, and when they think it should be acceptable. Have you had any experience crowdfunding (or begging) online? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com.

Originally recorded in May, 2021. On this episode, Akindare & Jemima speak with Dodo Kunle [@Agent_DodoKunle] - a Nigerian real estate manager in Lagos who gives all the tea on renting, property ownership and real estate culture in Lagos! Have you ever had to rent an apartment in Lagos? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrine...

Originally recorded in April, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima fan-out about their respective G.O.A.T.'s, Burna Boy & Wizkid following their Grammy wins. They talk about what it means for the artists, their fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole. Do you have any feedback, suggestions or comments? Share and follow us on Twitter @theshrinepod, Instagram @theshrine.pod...

Originally recorded in March, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima share personal stories about some of their lowest mental health moments and how they dealt with it. Also, a spirited debate about the Big Brother Naija (BBN) fan love and saga. Send us comments, feedback and follow us on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod and theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome...

Originally recorded in March, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss major general events that occurred in the previous year (2020), what caused Theshrine's hiatus, personal struggles and experiences, among other things. How did you find 2020? Did you experience any life-altering event? How did you deal with it? Please share with us! Send us an email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com, or f...

Originally recorded in August, 2019. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss cyberbullying in the context of the Nigerian internet, some of its causes and effects and how it generally changes the cyberbullied & sometimes the cyberbully. This episode features Stephanie Odili (@StephanieOdili) - An author and advocate for women’s rights. If you have ever been bullied, how did you handle it?...

Originally recorded in July, 2019.

Originally recorded in July, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discussed what you get paid versus what you deserve in Nigeria, being open about your income (or not) and what to look out for when you are getting a new job/gig to ensure you are getting paid what you really deserve. Bringing a different perspective to the conversation is Pamilerin Adegoke [@thepamilerin] - a Nigerian twitt...

Originally recorded in June, 2019. This episode features Jemima & Akindare's first guest, Hazel Agoni - a blockchain content writer & total badass. The topic of the day is ghosting and Hazel helps break it down: the ripple effect of ghosting, the danger it poses to the recipient's mental health and conditions under which it can be justified. Let us (and Hazel) know how your experience has...

Originally recorded in June, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discuss religion, holding religious leaders accountable and shutting down that “Touch Not My Anointed” BS. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about here: thesh...

Originally recorded in June, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discuss 'the choice of having kids', the end of GOT and vibing to Brymo at Afrovibes Live after a hard day's work. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about her...

Originally recorded in May, 2019. On this episode, Jemima and Akindare discuss the many layers of financial pressure on the Nigerian man and how to possibly deal with them, Airtel's needlessly controversial ad, Jumia’s IPO woes, among other things. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like...

Originally recorded in May, 2019. On this first episode, Jemima and Akindare talk about a Police-led raid/rape of women in Nigeria's capital, actress Tonto Dikeh drop-kicking her ex-husband's faux reputation, the obvious plot holes in Avengers Endgame & Joyner Lucas' Devil's Work video. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and...