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The Mics Are Open

The Mics Are Open

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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  • Friday · 1 hr 21 min

    #369 - This isn't a Drunken Lecture!

    Mutinda Kilonzo and Matthias Mwangi of Drunken Lectures are taking serious knowledge out of the classroom and into Nairobi's bars. We talk about how it started, what actually works, and why learning doesn't have to be dull. 🎙️ New episodes of The Mics Are Open every Friday. Find Drunken Lectures at drunkenlectures.com and on Instagram at @thedrunkenlectures.

  • October 16 · 1 hr 17 min

    #368 - AI is Saving Relationships!

    It's all about AI baby! Kenyans aren’t just using AI for work and homework anymore. They’re taking it their private lives. A new study from Nendo found that 72% of the digitally engaged Kenyans surveyed have used AI to talk through a personal situation, and nearly half use it for things they haven’t told anyone.This week, Mark Kaigwa, Founder & CEO of Nendo and lead author of How Kenyans Use AI, joins us on The Mics Are Open. We get into why people trust AI more on legal and money questions than on family ones, what he calls the “AI workbench” and why access is spreading faster than advantage, and what it will take for AI to actually understand Kenyan culture, Kiswahili and Sheng. Enjoy!

  • October 9 · 1 hr 10 min

    #367 - Girl, that’s not your Bestie!

    The gang starts off this week’s episode challenging Calvin to become a teacher, as he gives us tales about his days as a reporter. The crew address the Ebola situation in Kenya, the viral bullying incident involving Jahenda, and Ashley gives us a breakdown of how women do DCI work before going out with a guy. All these, and plenty more on today’s episode. Enjoy.

  • October 2 · 1 hr 18 min

    #366 - The Fakest Hijacking EVER!!

    The gang chop up this weeks stories, from Man City maybe doing the right thing to an aborted hijacking. They aren't convinced at all!!

  • September 11 · 1 hr 3 min

    #364 - Calvin's Trip To London - The Mics Are Open

    Calvin is back with stories for days from London where he saw Jay Z perform. The gang talk about whether Kenya could host a concert like that and G talks about learning more about how his brain works.

  • August 21 · 1 hr 13 min

    #362 - Eat My Shakshuka!!

    This week’s episode begins on a fashion tip, as the crew transition into the dirty games of politics. They react to the late Sharon Otieno’s family’s demands to Former Migori governor Okoth Obado. Would you walk away from 80 million USD if it’s fraudulent? Did adult films give you any trauma? The crew gets into these dilemmas, Open Mics, and plenty more. Enjoy!

  • August 14 · 1 hr 26 min

    #361 - Buy That Man Flowers Before He Dies!!

    Why is there a narrative that men are hard to gift. The Gang chop it up on that today plus wade through all your open mics! Plus when did having cash become an ick?

  • August 7 · 1 hr 9 min

    #359 - Nosy Neighbours Need Love!!

    G starts the pod ranting about a nosy neighbour! Andy comes up with a list of life's unresolved debates. This is one for the books!!!

  • July 24 · 1 hr 12 min

    #358 - It's Yemi Alade!

    Yemi Alade joins us in this special conversation about life, music, what it means to be African and what keeps her going! Really good watch!

  • July 17 · 1 hr 4 min

    357 - My Lucky Summer!

    The crew are back in full flow and this is and eposide for the books! G explains what he was doing in Lucky Summer, while the gang once again break down Summertides - The gang then ask, when do we lose our joy?

  • July 10 · 1 hr 21 min

    #356 - Malindi Needed Summertides!!

    What's all the fuss about, the gang is back together. G and Andy talk about their Summertides experience and we chop it up about trash in Nairobi, actual trash!

  • June 26 · 1 hr 17 min

    #354 - The Mics Are Open - 3 The HARD Way!!!

    The Original Vibes Kartel are back for one week only! G Money, Andy and Calvin discuss death, replacing members of the podcast and much more. Calvin is finding something HARD at the end of the podcast. 😆😆😆

  • June 12 · 1 hr 19 min

    #352 - If Men Could Have Babies Women Would Leave Us!

    Everyone is in studio and this week is crazy. G Money recounts his time at the Arsenal Parade and a listener throws in a crazy curveball for the Open Mics!!! - Top Tier Episode, Enjoy - Special Bonus Men's Mental Health Convo at the End.

  • May 22 · 1 hr 27 min

    #350- It's Drake Day

    Ash is finally back with the crew, and today’s episode kicks off as she talks about her absence and what she got up to. Andy apparently got into it with two women over the Labor Day weekend, and Calvin gives us his weekly dose of stories as the crew talks about the Africa Forward Summit, Drake’s Iceman drop, and so much more. Enjoy!

  • May 8 · 1 hr 25 min

    #349 - What Do You Mean I'm Not On Your Green Circle?

    G Money is MORTIFIED that he isn't on Calvin's Green Circle on IG and the gang chop it up about who's on their green circle and why. Aggrey from Turkana passes by and we debate the weeks news circle.

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