The Yellow Pill Podcast

The one about identity politics on a daily. (Remember to subscribe to the podcast on the app you're using right now so you don't miss out on when we drop new episodes. Make sure you also rate or leave a review on the podcast. Better ratings mean even more people find out about the podcast.) ... Us vs Them Men vs Women White vs Blacks Liberals vs Conservatives Pro-Choice vs Pro-Life... etc. vs etc....

The one about the Machiavellian Man. Which male “dark archetypes” do you recognise? Playboy? Bad Boy? Loverboy? Rake? Yoruba demon? Heartbreaker? Ladies man? The boy next door?  And which of these archetypes would you high-five, find attractive or rebuke? Where do you draw the line? -- Research shows that the dark traits of narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism are more common with men than...

The one about bridging generational gaps. In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and Millennials are essentially the same. Sure, there is a case to be made for the generational overlaps that exist between them, but we can’t really deny that there are a lot of fundamental differences with how both generations were raised and their views about life. These differences seem to...

The one about entrepreneurs and 9-5ers. If you are a 9-5er, you’ve probably heard those people say: “You should be building your dream and not building the dream of others”, or “I don’t date people that do 9-5”, or “working for a company is modern slavery”, or “go and read Rich Dad Poor Dad!!!” If you are an entrepreneur, you’ve probably also heard these words: “Who are you to start a business?”,...

The one about the reality of raising kids. First off, there is a lot of research out there that shows most parents learn parenting practices from their own parents - some they accept and some they discard. Another popular view that gets thrown around a lot is that it takes a village to raise a child. That said, it looks like millennial parents are raising their kids differently than any generation...

The one about domestic workers and cultural nuances. Did you grow up in a house with live-in help? How many? How much do you remember about how they were treated? How much about them did you know? When did they finally leave? Did they run away?  Here’s the thing,  UNICEF  considers domestic work to be among the lowest status and reports that most child domestic workers are live-in workers and are...

The one about the tension between fitness and body positivity -- The body positivity movement tells us to love and accept our bodies regardless of physical ability, size, or appearance, which is true.  The fitness industry tells us we should exercise regularly and pursue fitness goals, which is also true. But almost everyone at some point in their lives has struggled with body image. In our curren...

The one about love and attraction through algorithms. ... Who needs to wait to be introduced to a crush or wait to run into them at the mall a couple of times in a row while picking up groceries... Nope, not anymore. Online dating/dating apps have become widespread and revolutionised how we pursue relationships. It has broken down the need for proximity, made the chances of dating (“casual” or ser...

The one about finding our way through feminism. ... Last season, we spoke about the problem with men, focusing on some unhealthy traits that we're known to exhibit. While this episode is not a direct opposite, this time, we put the spotlight on women. This was an open conversation centred around feminism and how aspects of the movement continue to manifest in our everyday lives.  Clearly, we as me...

The one about the myth of independence. Being in your 20s is not exactly a walk in the park. You are not where you want to be, but you are also not quite sure where you want to go. At least for the majority. It is the feeling of being stuck in between growing and grown, uncertain if you are still a kid or an adult yet. It is the gap between your “dream job” and where you have to show up again tomo...

It's been a short while, but Wolé and Tobi are back for the second season of 20s Convos!  This season will see us have even more exciting conversations about feminism, independence in young adults, division in ideologies, staying healthy and a lot more. Subscribe to the 20s Convos podcast on Apple , Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcast. Episodes get released every Monday. You can also ca...

On this bonus episode, we sat down with 4 of our friends ( Aije , Banjo , Anjola and Tomiwa ) who have all been following the podcast this season. They talked about their favourite episodes, biggest takeaways, and topics they'd like to see us have a conversation about on future episodes. Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversations there and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the...

The one about the Black identity across borders. What do you think it means to be black? Is it skin colour, ethnic backgrounds, or more? Are there levels of being black? Is a person who is born and bred in Africa “more black” than a black European or American or vice versa? Is it even possible to have black hierarchies? Bruh.
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This episode is about "The Impostor Syndrome". Does each raise, promotion or accolade bring joy? Or is it accompanied by the dread that, one day, your cover will be blown, and everyone will find out that you just got lucky? Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversation and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop of everything we release!

This episode is about upbringing in the culture. We caught up with TanidabiOluwa and reflected on how much about who we are as young adults can be traced back to things that happened to us growing up. Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversation and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop of everything we release!

This episode is about improving media literacy as young adults. As a generation that has essentially been raised by the internet, a lot of our views, desires, and prejudices are planted and reinforced by what we consume on the web. Media is all around us and we’re living in a saturated media environment. This is why it is important to understand how to digest all of that content. Follow 20s Convos...

This episode is about looking at first-time experiences we’ve all been through and reflecting on if we regret them happening or if we would relive them. Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversation and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop of everything we release!

This episode is about spirituality in postmodern culture. To quote Ravi Zacharias “If belonging to a church is judged as a product to be consumed, the church must appeal to the consumer to “buy into” the product.” We spoke about our backgrounds growing up in Christian homes, mega-churches, competition within the church, postmodernism, the Church and its impact on social justice issues, plus a lot...

This episode is about the significance or insignificance of a post-grad education. From if you should go, to when you should go, to “how” you should go. For context, Wole is a doctoral researcher in his 3rd year, and I, on the other hand, have been working in the startup ecosystem since my first degree, so that gave this conversation a balanced perspective.  Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join...

This episode is about the hidden costs of masculinity. Standards of manliness or masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods. Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society include strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness. But where does that leave gentleness, empathy, humility, and sensitivity? And how does society tend to treat men that ex...

This episode is about being young, black and financially literate. At the risk of making a hasty generalisation, it’s almost safe to say that as a 20-something-year-old, financial literacy isn’t something that regularly pops up in your conversations, so we decided to talk about it! Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversation and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop of every...

This episode is about the Global Pandemic in 2020, its effect on our world as 20-something-year-olds and what that might mean for our 30’s. Follow 20s Convos on Instagram  to join the conversation and share your thoughts!