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Backyard Bants

by Mista Dre

BackYard Bants is a banter, culture and entertainment comedy style podcast that gives commentary on issues, topics and pop culture and Life experiences. What you do with the opinions are entirely yours. The show is hosted by some unseriously serious Characters - Mista Dre, Naza, Imina and Chemsi. Join the vibe and be a part of the family by hitting us up on our FAM MAIL or email us with comments, stories and more - [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Don't Get Emotional Brother || Ep201

    You know the saying- when two elephants figh, .blah blah blah....Yeah we had two giants of the nightlife/entertainment industry on this episode - Aj Styles and Oshon (Mr Toop). We talk about their journeys, working together, the rivalry and where they are today. Send us a Fam Mail HERE or to...

  2. The 200 Mile Club || Ep200

    Pour a glass of wine, water or sorrel and celebrate Episode 200 with us. We threw a house party and invited our neighbours as we recapped the best and not so best of summer 2026. On this episode, Reney (Mc Reney) and Michael (Grake Shots) join us. What has been your best moment of the podcast so...

  3. How Do We Introduce You ft Big O | BYB EP199

    Life in the abroad nearly took us out, but Neighbours, We are back and we are returning with a whole new banger for your headtop, featuring Oyin (in-sync Toronto), former YouTube personality and now Mrs R!!! We talk all things about her wedding, the Mr Elumelu saga, we try to compare Davido &…

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  4. I Put it to You Men || BYB Ep198

    We felt the break too, when we thought we had a hang on things, we disappeared, and we apologize. Clearing the pipeline - We talk about Nigeria cancelling all Honorary doctorates, Imina becoming a new uncle, covering for your man, the laziest things we've done and if driving in silence is serial...

  5. Summer Fling 2026 || #BYB EP197

    Is Summer here yet? Because we break down summer fling requirements, and talk about shaky confidence in dating, Dre fumbling the bag, Dikachi's X account getting hacked, Klay - the non-global star's recent scandal, while also praising some good yutes like Tiwa Savage and Kevin Hart and more...

  6. Vibes From a Fair Maiden || #Byb Ep196

    We kick things off by recapping Dre's Jokes on Us Tour, we discuss all the industry happenings from fist fights to artists taking down songs to Bieber at Coachella. We talk about artistic directions and how men became Shakespeares for women. Send us a FAM MAIL to [email protected] or HERE...

  7. Clearing the Pipeline || BYB EP195

    We recorded this a while back and almost didn't put it out, but this episode was so good, we just had to share it with the neighbors. Find out if Chemsi has flown a man out and how many times Dre has done it, our take on married men who wear wedding rings, Dikachi's elevated quarter-zip thoughts...

  8. Fine Girls Wey Love Jesus || EP. 194 #BYB

    Yes, a new episode and its lose canon from beginning to end, and we are not alone - we are joined by Podcast shareholder, Michael and Teni, the baddie for Christ. We catch up on what we've been up to, Kneeling being Un-African, being kind but not nice and we unlock a new slang for the 30 plus…

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  9. TRAFFICATING OUT HERE || EP 193

    From the Algorithm favoring us to discovering Trafficate is not a word, Finding out an average canadian valentine's date can cost $600, Restaurants for AI couples, deleting old tweets, and realizing these love tv shows are getting out of hand and more fun conversations Send us a DM on Social…

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  10. Our Flabbers Were Gasted|| Ep192

    Do not listen to this episode in front of your enemies, they will not understand your joy. Show regular, Adeola joins us for a conversation that left all our Flabber-Gasted !!! Send us a DM or send us a Fam Mail HERE (9:30) - Weekend recap (18:30) - Fam Mail (27:00) - Half Time Benito (33:40) -...

  11. Your Therapist Needs Therapy || Ep 191

    Its a full house and a full show and we have you covered from the grammy's to Imina's stormy trip, to becoming a red flag at 35, a therapist needing therapy and Chemsi's color commentary of the 2026 AFCON. - get ready for a fun ride!!!! Send us a Fam Mail through DMs or HERE Rate and leave...

  12. Pheragamo ft Bolou || Ep190

    This week, Dikachi and Dre are joined by friend of the show and outside member Bolou. And it's a banger episode touching on topics about A.I taking over, why snapchat is a sunken place, a very crazy addiction, making money by stroke of luck and things the internet ruined. Leave a comment or send…

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  13. Gimme Hug - I No Dey Feel Fine || EP189

    The Gang is back and we are off to the races as we catch up on the holidays, Dre not having a phone on Christmas day, read some fam mail and ask when its Ok to eat your room mates food. The boys also pledge to do more reading this year before they discuss the $57 dollar bill, being a side hugger...

  14. I Have Seen Beauty But This Is A Discovery || Ep188

    Its the last Episode of the year on the last day of the year and we wanted to make this a special one. We cap the year off - recounting some of our favorite moments and lessons, playing some tapes and we hand out some awards !!!! Happy New Year and See You in 2026 !!!! (4:55) - Guess who's Back...

  15. EP 187 - Do What's Best For You || EP187

    On this week's episode Dikichi joins the backyard, Dre and Imina talk about their bromantic date, We also talk spotify wrapped, Diddy's recent documentary, before comparing hollywood actors like Tom cruise and Dwayne Johnson + more hot takes. Share, Comment and rate the podcast. Send us a fam…

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  16. I think you know that we are serious Ep 186

    Dre was high on adrenaline from headlining his toronto show, that he forgot he was supposed to edit this episode but we got him on track, hence why its a little late. This week we talk about Burna boy being in hot water, Cyntia Erivo being Demi Curious, asking your partner to be in a relationship...

  17. Danish Cookies Are The Real Prize ft The Africalypso Podcast #Ep185

    This week, the ladies from the Africalypso Podcast - Matilda & Imanma join us for a roller coaster episode. Getready as we crack open the biggest scandal on the internet — The Danish Deception. which is no different from a real Nigerian Danish container, because what we found inside was not what...

  18. The Joke is on Us ft Tobi Solebo

    The Gang get back together after a weekend in Montreal and Otttawa for Dre and Tobi's jokes on us tour. Tobi also joins us this week and we alk about the tour so far, their favorite shows, male and female french and Tobi's Niigerian card gets questioned. We also have a special announcement on the...

  19. 1000 Litres of Fuel || Ep183 #Backyardbants

    The gang gets together after a long hiatus with Dre being on Tour and Imina travelling for a family wedding. Dikachi and Michael (Grake shots) make an appearance on this episode !!! Be sure to send a Fam mail to - [email protected] or HERE Overdue recap 1000 Litres of Fuel (Imina’s trip to...

  20. ARE YOU NOT A MAN ? || EP 181 #BackyardBants

    Imina and Dre hold it down this week as the recap their weekend, provide an update on rapture, Dre educates Imina on Heirloom Carrots while they respond to viral stories, news clips and more fun conversations on this episode. Send us a Fam Mail HERE or [email protected] Mind over matter -...

  21. I'm just an eggspectactor || EP180

    Ohhhh...This is a fun episode. The gang kick off the conversations by addressing Dre's lateness to the recording before doing doing a weekend recap that includes Imina getting egged and Dre going to the doctors. They also talk about meeting people in the wrong places, Rapture, Druski's Toronto…

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  22. LESS IMPLIED - MORE APPLIED || EP179 #Byb

    The gang is returning to regular programming and we have fun on this episode as the many conversations include Chemsi's corrections in depth, Dre and his comedy rendezvous, women stealing from men's homes, and finding out both chemsi and Imina would send Dre to Jail for $50 million !!! Send us a...

  23. Minor Setback for a Major Comeback || #BYB Ep178

    The boys get together for a W Chat. Not sure if that's the right way to use the slang but we definitley clocked it on this episode...That also sounds wrong, but we have a fire weekend recap, discuss Mr and Mrs Eazi's Wedding, Taking your partners last name, and our summer 2025 highlight reel plus...

  24. Virgo Rising in the 7th House || #BYB EP177

    Are Zodiac Signs just another way of gas lighting humans, If I pay for your transport and you don't show up, can I sue you and do men like a musty smell during sexxy time. We answer all of those questions and more on this week's episode. Enjoy. Send a Fam Mail to [email protected] or HERE...

  25. Looka at What a Hot Body Can Do || #Byb EP176

    Chemsi joins this week just in time to witness Dre pull a Reney, before we discuss Caribana 25, dating conjoined twins, Plane Etiquettes, Iphone being the Opps and More on this weeks episode !!!! She’s Back (6:20) Dre Pulled a Reney (12:55) Spotify Messages (23:22) Tea on Her App (37:42) Chivido...

  26. We Play Tew Much Games | #BYB EP175

    ((EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE CARIBANA)) This episode is the best remedy after a long weekend of loud music, being outside without sun screen and drinking cut water!!!! The gang talk about the surge of afrobeats in Toronto, men and women playing games with real life consequences, the TEA App,...

  27. Put Some Love on Respect | #BYB EP174

    Sometimes you just have to slow down,unplug, reset and turn on Backyardbants Podcast !! On this episode, the guys talk about slowing down, people we can count on, Drake's Wireless Weekend and ICE Man album title, Going to your BBQ as a 30+, choosing love or respect & More !! Send us a Fam Mail to...

  28. Can We Talk ! #BYB Ep173

    Break Ups, No love Outside and and testing friendships are the foundations of this week's episode as the boys dig dip to deliver an honest but still very fun conversation. Naza may have made an impromptu appearance..... Please rate, shre and leave a comment !! Send us a fam mail to...

  29. A Worthy ADEversary || #BYB EP172

    We are back and we have a lot of fun conversations to get into on this episode. We are also joined by Soft life engineer, Adeola as Dre returns with stories from Halifax and St John, Imina hosted a BBQ in an unusual way, and Adeola tells us what she would if she was a Man plus more fun...

  30. Who's really Rapping|| #Backyardbants Ep171

    We never thought we'd see a day where Dre would give Wizkid some flowers as the guys discuss about the Blaq on BLVCK beef, Shopping at HnM with B Simone, Choosing to lock-in over a relationship, A joke DNA test going wrong and Nick Cannon not knowing all of his Kid's names + more on this weeks...

  31. That's the Bare Minimum ft Gbenga || #BYB EP170

    Buckle Up, it's a roller coaster episode as Trouble maker Visha returns to the backyard and International sensation Gbenga (Mc Gabriel), makes his debut. We celebrate father's day, Gbenga breaks down why emcess don't get married, Kendrick performs in Toronto while Davido pulls out of upcoming...

  32. Can I Get Closure || Ep 169

    The man Dem bring some issues to table to address on the pod including Why Emcees arent getting married, getting closure from an ex, why its cost 3 stacks to start a relationship, Carter 3 vs 4 and more !!! Remember to comment, rate and share. Send us a fam mail to - [email protected] or…

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  33. Coaches Don't Play || Ep168

    The gang minus one is back from their Toronto Live Show and they get right to it. They recap the live show, discuss their coulda been draft sheet, Recent impulsive buys, Dre having excessive BIG brother syndrome, getting your girl out of a tight spot, and our Neighbors come for us on this week's...

  34. This Episode Wasn't Cancelled || Ep167

    Gang is back after a week off and we are joined by a friend of the show, Ms Sabina who understood the assignment. We catch up on our week, read some fam mail before Dre takes a left turn to talk about Wizkid's North American Tour being cancelled. Imina provides an update on his dating debacle, We...

  35. Taking Account of Accountability || Ep166 #Byb

    When the spirit leads, you move. That's what this episode did. it led us to talking about Employment from the imigrants lens, A.I taking over the world, One man vs a 100 Silverback Gorillas, Men taking accountability and we argue about a panini press machine. Send us a Fam Mail to...

  36. Lets Be Animalistic Actually || Ep165 #backyardbants

    It's a full house meaning tha conversations have more, the jokes are more and the chaos is even more actually. Naza returns to the pod and we kick things off with Davido's new album, we read some fam mail, the power of ACTUALLY and tapping into our primal nature + more ! Remember to rate…

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  37. There are No Shortcuts In Life || Ep164

    Its probably our most chaotic episode yet and we recomentd no skips, no shortcuts. Just hit Play and enjoy the episode. We talk about being each other's wing men, going to movies on discount days, our super power meals, Eggs being trafficked more than illegal drugs and more. Remember to Comment,...

  38. A HIATUS HATES TO SEE CHEMSI COMING || EP163

    Chemsi makes a triumphant return to the Pod and we are off to the races as we discuss Anthony Edward's baby mama drama, forgetting your excrement at a dates house, Usher popping cherries in London and Ruger causing Mayhem in the US, Are men intentional enough and more exciting topics. Pluse we…

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  39. B FOR BACKYARD || Ep162

    The DUO are back with another Fire episode. With Imina feeling like a baddie from all the "messages and attention" he got to Dre returning with stories from hosting events in the Maritimes. We discuss an Interesting Fam mail /message, Dine and dashing becoming a new trend, Nigeria being number1…

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  40. Hey BIG Head || EP 161

    Imina and Dre take on this weeks conversations by horns. They talk about Canada and Nigeria potentially having direct flights, rubbing banana peels on your face, Food apps offering buy now pay later services, and we phone a friend to confirm things that make most women cringe. Feel free to send a...

  41. You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks || EP 160

    We kick things off this weeks' episode with a toast for Imina the birthday boy, before he finds out he has a movie credit online, We read some comments from our listeners, Dre laments about America being too expensive and Canada wants to cut off America's P**n supply, Odumodu gets called out, Is...

  42. So, who's moving out first? || EP 159

    Back with another mind shifting, dopamine filling, belly hurting from laughs conversation. The mandem talk about PR holders dating people with study permits /visa, living with your ex after breaking up, The greatest intros in Nigerian music, and more on this weeks' episode. Send us a Fam Mail to...

  43. OS UPDATE !! Ep158

    Usual suspects. usual chaos. Just about the same amount of hilriousness. This week, we jump from Show recaps, to Chemsi sharing some great news, receiving live chickens at weddings, Dre reporting live from Anambra, Imina's bowling disaster, lamboghini et al + more. Its a power packed episode....

  44. AURIE FROM ACROSS THE POND ft AURIE STYLA || EP157

    We were joined by award winning comedian, actor and podcaster and all around upstanding lad from across the pond -Aurie Styla, during his stop in Toronto for his sold out "Aurator" comedy show. We talk about his music choices, Christianity being too expressive, Montoya, Paying 50,000 to find…

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  45. We spoke with Mr Bespoke ft DEJI of Kaftan Lagos ||Ep156

    Bespoke tailor, luxury shoe maker and founder of Kaftan Lagos - Deji joins us in the backyard for an amazing conversation full of stories, highs and lows and what the future is of kaftanlagos. Deji also breaks down why you could wear only Kaftan for the rest of your life. Follow Kaftan lagos -...

  46. We need to Rebuke Some Evil Spirits || EP155

    On this episode, Mr Lover boy Doxa joins us for heart full and honest conversation. We talk about Kendrick Lamar's half time performance, Rema announcing his 2025 arena tour, we call our brothers to tell them we love them since valentines weekend is coming up and Doxa asks us if we can show our...

  47. Love Me...He! He! || Ep 154

    Tariffs, the grammys, Bahamian Men, and Running a love scam are all part of this weeks episode. Get tickets to the Love and Laffta Comedy Show HERE Send us a Fam Mail to [email protected] or HERE ** Remember to Comment, Share, Like, Rate and Subscribe ** (4:50) - Blackism (12:18) - Fruit...

  48. NNAMDI SNR || EP 153

    What would you do if your friend has a dog named after you? What would you do if your manhood was in question? What would you do if your dad took a loan out in your name over two decades ago??? Well find out what we did/would do and more on this weeks episode of Backyard Bants Send us your…

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  49. Hating from Outside The Club || Ep152

    Trump's first days in office, American TikTok, Young Famous and African, and Chemsi's book club are some of the conversations we have this week. We are joined by Dikachi and our all things TV drama corresponent - SOSO for another week of Backyardbants. Make sure, you comment, rate and share !!...

  50. Sick with the Affluenza|| Ep151

    First drop of the year and we realize very quickly that taking time off as well as Ceviche is not in our vocabulary. We dive into some fam mail, before giving a recap on our holidays with Imina being in Nigerian and him spending more time in the middle of nowhere vs Home. We talk about how to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

BackYard Bants is a banter, culture and entertainment comedy style podcast that gives commentary on issues, topics and pop culture and Life experiences. What you do with the opinions are entirely yours. The show is hosted by some unseriously serious Characters - Mista Dre, Naza, Imina and Chemsi.

Join the vibe and be a part of the family by hitting us up on our FAM MAIL or email us with comments, stories and more - [email protected]

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Mista Dre

Produced by Nnamdi Okaa

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BackYard Bants is a banter, culture and entertainment comedy style podcast that gives commentary on issues, topics and pop culture and Life experiences. What you do with the opinions are entirely yours. The show is hosted by some unseriously serious Characters - Mista Dre, Naza, Imina and Chemsi....

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