What A Joke

The APVA results are in... They wanted to know what I would do if we did win. I guess we'll never know! Sure, I get no award, but you guys get a new season! That way we all don't lose, no? It's been a long break but we're back now, still tinkering and trying to make the best educational comedy podcast in history. I hope you'll still come along for the ride. In other news, we're finally going to cl...

“Monday Morning Talking About Me While I’m Making Money, HEHEHE!” It’s the middle of the year and it’s time to look at wins so far! Count your blessings and what not, amirite? You should too. Join the Joker Hub community at this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/D21kS7Vtoqw1WBaWagFpDv Connect with the pod on social media for more fun content and updates. on IG: https://instagram.com/whatajokepod?igsh...

This might sound like a conspiracy theory but… walk with me. From as far back as Pope Gregory the 13th, son of Ugo, the Igbos and the Italians have been intertwined. Some might say it’s just the Roman catholic influence in eastern Nigeria, but I’ve been able to prove it goes much deeper than that. There are Igbotalians among us… and it’s so cool! So yeah, listen to me ramble about this concept I c...

It was supposed to be a simple outing filled with children's laughter and joy based on a beloved story, but it quickly became a nightmare. The memes and hilarity took the world by storm. During the world news episode, I mentioned wanting to revisit this topic, so here it is; The Willy Wonka Experience. What happens when one man's greed becomes everyone's problem? What happens when a comedy podcast...

The father of mathematics and vegetarianism himself, has been put on trial in the court of What a Joke. What is his crime? Is he guilty? Who are we to judge? Please don’t ask me these questions if you haven’t listened to the episode. Joker court is a new episode style featuring multiple guests condemning or defending a character, topic or event from a past what a joke episode to decide once and fo...

What caused Strasbourg’s three-month dancing plague of 1518? Listen to the episode to discover the truth behind history’s most mysterious illness.

This episode is a brief social commentary on the state of things within the ‘African Giant’, Nigeria. On this episode Bayo rants. No script, no jokes… okay, a couple of jokes, and no long talk. “… I love Nigeria, but you have to admit they give me so much material for this podcast. This time, I couldn’t help myself.”

This one goes out to all the unemployed, to the ones who hate their jobs, and to those who think they have ultimate job security. I (in very Bayo fashion) went looking for a list of extinct jobs and I found gold. Whether it's judging intelligence by the shape of a person's head, or treating illnesses with toads, strap up and dive in, it's game show time. Join the Joker Hub community at this link h...

In ancient Rome, whenever certain high-ranking members of society had passed on, a certain type of person with very special skills would be summoned to... well, there's no easy way to put this, make fun of the dead. Yeah, they would basically clown on their graves. What a joke! If you're wondering why or how this was even a thing, you're going to have to listen to this week's what a joke episode....

We've got a recent history lesson on our hands for the footy fans and Twitter birds. As the football season boils down to the final moments, we travel back twelve years to one of the most dramatic season finishes in football history, which has become a part of pop culture. Join the Joker Hub community at this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/D21kS7Vtoqw1WBaWagFpDv Connect with the pod on social medi...

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before… Nigeria lost to India by ninety-nine goals to one. Or that the Monopoly man has a monocle in his eye. If you have, you’ve probably fallen victim to the Mandela effect… and the Agents of Misinformation. In this episode, What a Joke exposes this phenomenon for what it truly is and dives deeper into the world wide web of lies that is… the internet! Join the Jo...

Nearly two years have passed since we last broached this topic, and I'm sad to say... things have only gotten worse. On this episode, I'm joined in the studio by the most chaotic cast to feature on What a Joke to date. Along with my five guests, we table the matter (pun intended) that is Food Cultism, introduce a new category of individuals, and in true Cultured vs. cultist fashion, hear the most...

We've covered a lot of battles during what a joke's run. Some against principalities and powers, and some against mere men... but we've never covered the struggle with oneself. This is the story of what happens when man can no longer coexist nor bear the burden of sharing what is most dear to them... A name. This is the story of one of those things conceived during the lockdown, and birthed the ye...

Roughly four months have passed since the last season and wow, people have been up to a LOT of dumb stuff. If I could tell you some of it, I would... Oh wait, I can, and I did. It's a new season and the same old joke of a world, and we're glad to be back! In this episode, we cover world news and some of the craziest headlines I came across including possibly cursed airlines, flying criminals, fals...

6 seasons, 5 characters, 4 wars, 3 years, 2 awards, 1 Bayo. The cat's out of the bag now. This is the reason there haven't been any new episodes for a while. Wherever you are, whenever you are, please listen with a bit more intent. This was... difficult to record. I will forever be in awe of what we've accomplished in our time together. What a Joke is till date, the greatest comedy podcast out of...

The shortest month of the year! The month of love! Is also Black history month... let that sink in for a moment. However you choose to look at it, What a Joke is here to tell you something completely different. We've all heard of (I hope) the 5 love languages. But have you ever heard of the 7 Black Love Languages? No? you're welcome! I've been away for a while and I know, but I'll be back... reeea...

Merry Christmas! Today is the Monday that the Lord has made and you had BETTER BE GLAD and rejoice in it. What do you mean you're not feeling the Christmas Spirit? Between adulting, billings and everything in between, you might not think you have reasons to 'Christmas', and I get it, but I just might have the permanent solution. As the FINAL episode of the YEAR, Bayo is grateful for a lot, so here...

Last time on the What a Joke special, The Abbreviation Game, we had two amazing teams go head to head, and in a surprising twist (surprised me too), the underdogs pulled an upset and came from behind to lead 2-1. But there's one more round left to go, and the game's still very open. Will a winner be decided in the this round? Or will we go to sudden death? Are you team #Isumi or #lukanda Welcome t...

I grew up watching game shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and The Weakest Link. I even dreamed of being a contestant one day. Who would've thought that I'd one day end up hosting my own web-televised game show. Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the first of it's kind. I give you... The abbreviation game. What? Because I didn't say What a Joke? If it doesn't enter, it doesn't enter...

Subject? The Left Hand Crime? Unknown For many generations and across many cultures, the Left hand and by default, Left handers, have been seen as sinister and unnatural aberrations that walk among the right. But they aren't that at all. In this episode, I dig up the origins of left hand bias, reaching as far back as over a millennia ago, and I discuss the often overlooked or generally unknown neg...

I came, I saw, but did I conquer? I went to EbonyLife Creative Academy with two missions. To network and to work on a film project of mine. The first is easy to accomplish thanks to my disposition. However, thinking the latter would even happen showed just how much Main Character syndrome I actually have. Life isn't like the movies, and things don't always go the way we want... but sometimes, they...

Almost by default, whenever most of us hear the name Pythagoras, we think about right angled triangles and his theorem. Pythagoras is indeed known as the father of Mathematics, but he was so much more. He was a pioneer, a musician, a mentor, a cult leader, a traveler, an ambassador, an animal lover, and a respecter of beans. There's so much crazy stuff you didn't know about Pythagoras, and once yo...

Boo! Did I scare you? Know what's scarier? Imagine halloween in Nigeria. You wouldn't be able to tell who was playing dress up and who was legit a ritualist/masquerade. Safe to say there are a few reasons why it doesn't fly in these here parts, but that's what we cover on this episode. With a very special guest. This episode will have you going 'halloween? what a joke'. Subscribe to "What a Joke"...

It's a new season! And I don't just mean for the podcast. People are ending old seasons in their lives, and entering new ones. But you know what never changes? Prof's adulting lessons. For today's class, he teaches emotional intelligence and gives first-hand tips on controlling anger. You're gonna need it for where you're going. This episode will have you going 'adulting? what a joke' Join the com...

Franchising is, in fact, a very boring topic. At least that's what my friend who works in franchising told me, but I said nah, this actually seems pretty fun. And no, it's not the right to vote or be voted for. McDonald's, alien overlords, shampoo, franchisors, franchisees, franchises, and french fries. What do all these have in common? Find out exactly why I looked at this topic and thought 'Fran...