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TERMINAL 234
by terminal234
TERMINAL 234 is a podcast that connects pop culture musing with relevant life synchronicities. Every episode features a no frills, stimulating conversation which juxtaposes opposite sex, first generation Nigerian-Americans against the backdrop of current events. We discuss music, politics, media, trends, current events, and the world at large from a distinctive perspective. TERMINAL 234 is driven to shed light on the marginalized perspectives emanating from the African diaspora.
Episodes
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SPECIAL EPISODE | FRIENDSHIP | THE YEAR 2024
It's been too long! But we're not gone! We talk about FRIENDSHIPS! Friendships are a delicate type of relationship that we all have and that shape our lives. We talk about where we've been, and what we're looking forward to in 2025. Quick Hits: Where have we been? President Trump, again…
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S7 | E6 | MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
We're joined by artist, Simi Liadi, to discuss her musical inspirations and aspirations. We also discuss the music that has shaped each of our individual lives. Quick Hits: Speaker of the House situation Drake vs. Joe Budden, again Shout Out to Special Guest: Simi Liadi! Produced by: Dolapo J....
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S7 | E5 | THE DESTINATION
We spoke about the journey in episode 3 of this season. Now we tackle the destination. Where is it that we're trying to go? How will we know when we get there? Quick Hits: Coco Gauff wins the US Open Luis Rubiales finally resigns after kissing player Tunes of The Week: Jaguar II by Victoria Monet...
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S7 | E4 | BREAKTHROUGH
We're probably not there yet, but we will get there. We talk about the things that will help us break through the barriers between us and our goals. Quick Hits: Lizzo gets sued Coup in Niger Tunes of The Week: Colors (My Baby) by Magixx On My Mama by Victoria Monet Shout Out to Special Guest:...
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S7 | E3 | THE JOURNEY
We spend so much time worried about where we want to be and all things we lack. We spend some time on this episode to appreciate the journey thus far. Quick Hits: Summer Reflections! Tunes of The Week: Militerian by J Hus ft. Naira Marley Tequila Ever After by Adekunle Gold Shout Out to Special...
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S7 | E2 | PEOPLE WHO MATTER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY So much of our lives and personalities are shaped by the people around us. We discuss who those people have been for us thus far. Quick Hits: Keke Palmer's boo flips out Jonah Hill's boundaries Tunes of The Week:...
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S7 | E1 | HOW IT ALL STARTED
We're back with a new season! We catch up on some current news and music before delving into our topic for the episode. How it all started. How did we get here? What are the key ingredients? We reflect.
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YEAR 2022 RECAP
We're back to wrap up 2022! After a long break, we provide updates on the podcast while recapping all the major events of the year. We talk music, sports, culture, politics, and much more!
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S6: E10: SELF-IDENTIFICATION & REALIZATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY Who am I? It's not always a simple question. We discuss the process of self-identification and realization in a culture that can be restrictive. How does the world around us influence who we think we are, and how…
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S6: E9: AFRICANS & BLACKS, A QUIET TENSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY Whether we admit it or not, there's a tension between African immigrants and African Americans. Why is that the case? Why do our differences sometimes matter more than our similarities and shared experiences?…
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S6: E8: MANAGING ADULT FRIENDSHIPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY We all have friends. But friendships change drastically as we get older and become adults with responsibilities. How do we manage these relationships in our ever changing world? What do we expect and what's…
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S6: E7: FINDING HAPPY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY What is happiness? How do you define it? How do you find it? We discuss what happiness means to us and all the ways we manifest and search for it. Can anyone truly be happy? It's a question worth grappling with...
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S6: E6: FINANCIAL LITERACY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY We are joined by special guest Shida (https://www.instagram.com/investingpadi/) to discuss financial literacy and freedom as young adults. How do we go about building generational wealth and planning for our...
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S6: E5: BEAUTY STANDARDS
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC_bqQB-VCI&list=PLX6RxWkbEf-52PW0DZ_Vpp6VED_DPHYyY Beauty standards affect so much of our lives, both overtly and subtly. We tackle our own experiences with beauty standards and how being "beautiful" or "ugly" has shaped aspects of our lives. We are...
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TERMINAL 234 TALKS TO IFEDOYIN
*BONUS CONTENT* Listen to our full interview with Ifedoyin, featured on our most recent episode about Anti-Blackness. We talk about being an artist in Lagos and cultivating hard hitting messages for the world.
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S6: E3: ANTI-BLACK
Anti-Black. A phenomenon with deep roots that go beyond what we see. Rears it's ugly head via violence, jungle justice, colorism, and other ways. We speak with multi-disciplinary visual artist, Ifedoyin Shotunde (https://www.instagram.com/ifedoyin_s/), about his recent work on the topic, Bushmeat...
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S6: E2: INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS vs. GREATER SOCIETAL GOOD
In an ever complicated world, how do we reconcile the tension between individual rights and the greater good of society? At what point does one person's individual rights affect another's? And what's the role of Government and other authoritative institutions in addressing this tension? A vaccine...
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S5: E15: TRUTH vs DRINK
We play a game of Truth or Drink to end the season! But first, we react to the Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay confrontation & talk new music.
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S5: E14: REPUTATION vs YOLO
How do you live your life? With an eye on how you're perceived or simply for self-satisfaction? How do you balance how you're viewed with what you truly want when they are in conflict? Plus, we delve into the ramifications of the Nigerian Government banning twitter.
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S5: E13: HULU vs. NETFLIX vs. HBO MAX vs. Others
We are joined by special guest, Foluke, to discuss the best and most relevant streaming services! Which streaming services can we not live without? Which have the best shows, movies, documentaries? Is there even any debate to be had? Also, we touch on the declining birth rate around the world and...
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S5: E12: LOYALTY vs. OBJECTIVITY
Where do you stand? Do you always pick the person you're loyal to, or try to be objective even if it means standing against your people? what factors must be considered? We delve into this tricky facet of friendship: Loyalty. Also: The reuniting of the Joe Budden Podcast. Who was wrong or right?...
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S5: E11: CONFESS vs. TAKE IT TO THE GRAVE
We discuss how we handle our secrets, embarrassments, and shames. Are you one to confess or take it to the grave? Can lying be an act of love for and consideration of the other party? Would you ever want to be protected by a lie? We also discuss the most recent killing of black men at the hands…
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S5: E9: CUT-OFF vs. TALK THROUGH
Caught in a "toxic" relationship, what's your next step: Cut the relationship off or talk through the issues? How do we define toxic, and what does that mean for different types of relationships? -------------- Also, we touch on: - Recent Quavo & Saweetie elevator video - DMX hospitalized - Don...
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S5: E7: SOCIAL MEDIA PDA OR NAH?
We discuss the joys and pitfalls of sharing a romantic relationship with the public via social media. What are the boundaries? Is it a zero-sum cycle? How much caution should be taken to avoid being like Quavo and Saweetie? We also recap the Grammy's briefly and address the heartbreaking trend of...
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S5: E6: DISCRIMINATION, BLACK MEN vs BLACK WOMEN
We discuss the difficulties faced by black men and black women in America. Who has it worse? Is the system that oppresses us targeted at Black men and women equally? We delve into the similarities and differences between the black man and the black woman experience. We also visit the protests in...
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S5: E5: BEAUTY vs. BRAINS
What's a more valuable trait in today's society: Beauty or Brains? We discuss what we value more and how our family and culture affects our perspective. We also touch on the recent abductions in Zamfara; Tiger Woods' accident; and recent uptick in violence against Asian Americans.
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S5:E3: OPEN vs. CLOSED RELATIONSHIPS
What's your ideal relationship? We discuss open relationships in comparison to closed relationships. Monogamy vs. other forms of relationships. Is polyamory just greed, or can it be sustainable? Tunes of the week: Sno Aalegra - Charleville 9200 Pt. II L.A.X - Lose My Mind Drop your comments on…
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S5: E2: GENDER ROLES: TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN
We discuss the pros and cons of traditional gender roles. Is it inherently bad to have such clearly defined roles based on gender? What does the modern view of gender roles look like, and is it realistic? We also explain the AMC/Gamestop/Robinood dilenma of this recent week. We discuss what the...
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S5:E1: POLITICAL ALIGNMENT vs. PERSONAL LOYALTIES
Can you be friends with a full-on Trump supporter? Should our political leanings affect the friendships we keep? And if it does, are we inherently not as inclusive as we probably preach? In these highly polarizing times, lines are being drawn between people based on political ideologies. Is this...
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S4: E14: STAYING LINKED IN
Dolapo & Fey are joined by special guest Vanessa (Owner of Wribrand) to discuss the importance and ins/outs of networking. A good network can provide access to many opportunities, but how do we cultivate one? We share ideas, thoughts, and experiences with networking. We also discuss the recounts…
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S4: E13: MADE IN LAGOS
Dolapo and Fey are joined by Emeka to review the latest release from Wizkid (Made in Lagos). We share our thoughts and critic of the album. Will this be Wizkid's magnum opus? We also delve into Burna Boy's last album (Twice as Tall). Will these projects be remembered as classics in time? Also, we...
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S4 | E12 | RELIGION IN 2020
On this episode, Dolapo and Fey are joined by 2 special guests Mariam (@m.s.o.arts) and Habib (@suited_gq) to discuss the intersectionality between religion and modern society. Are we less religious? Is religion and its underlying values being eradicated slowly? What role does/should religion…
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S4: E11: SELF-MEDICATING
On this episode we discuss the concept of self-medicating and its roots in our communities. We also delve into the stigma around therapy, especially in the African community. Are our rejection of therapy borne of our inherent fear of judgement? Also, we talk about the #EndSARS movement taking…
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S4: E10: ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
On this episode we're joined Ayo (Head of Content of OneTribeMag) to discuss the intersectionality of entrepreneurial spirit and wellness. What motivates our hustles? How do we cope with potential failures? How do we keep sight of what our end goal is? Also: We address the recent Tory Lanez…
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S4: E9: RELATIONSHIPS & WELLNESS
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey discuss how relationships affect our wellness from all angles. How much does wellness play into the success of relationships? How do we survive leaving relationships that once held high value to our wellness? Also, we discuss the ramifications of the recent passing…
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S4: E8: COMPARISON, THIEF OF JOY
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey delve into the effect of comparing ourselves with others. Why do we do it? What does it say about our self-esteem? We also discuss the prevalence of comparisons in African households. We also discuss: - President Trump caught in a lie regarding COVID - Deferred taxes…
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S4: E7: GENERATIONAL WEALTH
Dolapo & Fey discuss generational wealth and its place in African culture. Are we truly working towards generational wealth or are we just striving to survive? Are we really willing to take the risks associated with generational wealth? Also, we delve into some other hot-button topics: Meg Thee...
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S4: E6: THE EVIL EYE
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey discuss the credibility of the evil eye. Do we subscribe to it? Can we understand why it ever existed and does it still have a place in today's society? Turns out, our parents and grand parents might have been justified in keeping certain things under wraps. We also...
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S4: E5: FAMILY BOUNDARIES
It's our 50th Episode!! We discuss the concept of boundaries in African homes. Does it exist? what are some of the effects of ineffective or non-existing family boundaries? We delve into it all. Also, we touch on the recent events in Lebanon and Zimbabwe. And Cardi B's new song, WAP. Do us a…
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S4: E4: HAPPY MONEY
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey are joined by Carey (co-host of The Uncut 90 Podcast) to discuss the relationship between money and happiness. Can you really not buy happiness with money? Do we want the problems that supposedly come with more money? Also, the NBA is back! And we're excited about…
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S4: E2: BODY DYSMORPHIA
Dolapo & Fey are joined by special guest Aisha (IG: mealsbyaisha) to discuss our understanding of experiences with body dysmorphia and body images. Dealing with body image issues can be brutal, especially in an African household. We delve into all the reasons why. We also pass commentary on a few...
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S3: E15: LIVING THROUGH A PANDEMIC
On the Season 3 Finale, Dolapo & Fey are joined by a cohort of special guests to discuss what living through this pandemic has meant for them. How has it been finishing up High School in these trying times? Missing out on the joy of Prom. How has it been completing college during this time? Going...
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S3: E14: A Mother's Right
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey delve into who has more parental rights to an adopted child. Are there scenarios that change these rights? We also share our reviews of Little Fires Everywhere. New Developments in Ahmaud Arbery case (2:20) Return of major sports (13:55) Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott...
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S3: E13: DMV RAPIST?
Dolapo & Fey are joined by special guest Vanessa, founder of WRIBRAND, to discuss the recent sexual assault allegations being posted anonymously on social media via the DMV Rapist page. Is this an appropriate way for potential perpetrators to be identified? What does this show about the larger...
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S3: E12: COVID and DON'T RUSH
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey are joined by special guest Dr. Daniel Umoren (IG: DEECHIEF) to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and facilities. What's real about the virus and disease? What other factors are being under-reported or under-explained? We delve into it all! Plus,...
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S3: E11: MOVING OUT
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey discuss figuring out the right time to move out of your parents house. What are the mental factors? Career factors? Financial factors? How role do our parent's play in making that decision? Also, we touch on the xenophobic actions in China towards blacks and…
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S3: E10: MUST WATCH SHOWS
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey are joined by special guest Emeka to discuss the top shows that we recommend! While the list mentioned is not exhaustive, it is a very comprehensive one that touches on wise range of genres. We also discuss the effects of Corona virus on minority populations and what...
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S3: E9: STIMULUS PACKAGE
On this episode, Dolapo & Feyi are joined by special guest Sandra (Host of the new podcast titled I GOT PROBLEMS) to discuss all things Corona virus. Where does the name Corona even come from? Who might be affected? We also delve into the details of the stimulus package approved by the…
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S3: E8: GRASS AIN'T ALWAYS GREENER
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey try to figure out the right time to leave a job. What are the signs that its time? Is it all about the money? Also, we check on some the latest developments around the world in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Cover Photo by Ben Rosett on Unsplash
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S3: E7: NETFLIX, NO CHILL
On this episode, Dolapo & Fey discuss how they'll spend new found time at home! What shows will we catch up on, or re-watch? What music will we finally give a try? Also, we reflect on the widespread effects of the coronavirus on sports.
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TERMINAL 234 is a podcast that connects pop culture musing with relevant life synchronicities. Every episode features a no frills, stimulating conversation which juxtaposes opposite sex, first generation Nigerian-Americans against the backdrop of current events. We discuss music, politics, media, trends, current events, and the world at large from a distinctive perspective. TERMINAL 234 is driven to shed light on the marginalized perspectives emanating from the African diaspora.
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