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Theninetofivers
by XO_9to5
Two worker bees discussing everything and anything.
Episodes
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Episode 101 - You Never Love The Same Way Twice ft Yoland
Fresh from the 100-episode hype who better to usher in the beginning of a new century than our esteemed guest Yoland - a fashion blogger who has been a valued supporter of the podcast from early. We explore the nuances of a childhood split between two wildly different locations and how it…
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Episode 100 - Citizenship Revoked!
Wow we have reached 100 episodes! Well, over 100 when you include the quarantine series but it is really remarkable that we have reached such a milestone. So much has happened since we started, both with the podcast and personally and it is all documented here and shared with you guys. We...
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Episode 99 - You're Disposable If You're Not Valuable
The western world is at it again displaying their discriminatory behaviour towards Africa under the guise of protectionism and yet what they seek protection from is already among them. In fact several reports state that the new Omicron variant of Covid was in Europe before Africa. So quickly the...
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Episode 98 - True Colours
At what point should graft and toil be rewarded? Does effort always equal success or is there more to it? On any journey it is very difficult to keep your eyes solely on your path and the world of social media has made it super difficult so much so that it can be disheartening when too much is...
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Episode 97 - The Host With The Most
Age milestones are not to be taken lightly and 30 is one of the biggest you come across. The boys recount 2Tones party and all the efforts and considerations that come along with being a host. From the planning to the invites to the execution on the night and of course the expenses. There is a…
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Episode 96 - Arabian Nights
Fresh from a live podcast experience the boys recall an entertaining night highlighting the success of the scene and the impact music in general has had on the day to day lives of everyday folk. Most are positive but you cannot ignore the negative contributions either and tragically as was seen…
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Episode 95 - Flying The Nest
The word is going virtual! With the introduction of meta (facebooks parent company) and the new metaverse being championed by Facebook’s co rounder Mark Zuckerberg, the question arises are we heading into a virtual reality sooner than we think? From NFTS to the underdog cryptos seeing a sharp...
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Episode 94 - Poetry In Motion Ft Dialectic Dee
The Guest train continues and this week we have the poetry Mystro Dialectic Dee. Poetry is not generally understood by the masses but through our guest we explore the world and dissect the differences and similarities between the popular art form Rap. With artistry there is usually a certain...
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Episode 93 - Black English!? Ft The Black Card Talks
We are in Black History Month in the UK and who better to have on than Nora and Ola of the TheBlackCardTalks. Is the significance of black history month felt in this country though? In the US it is a massive thing but is that more so because they hold a larger percentage of the population that...
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Episode 92 - The Truth Will Set You Free
School is a major factor in any child’s life and the decision to send a child to a same sex or mixed school often leads to slight differences. The opposite sex often becomes idolized and social interactions can be lacking in those that go same sex schools however the comradery between children…
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Episode 91 - Squid Game ft Biyi
The guest train continues and this week we are joined by XO’s Childhood friend Biyi who joins the team for a discussion on the television shows that have been dominating discussion as of late. Highlife the channel 4 reality show that highlights prosperous and successful first-generation…
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Episode 90 - A Short Man Will Still Do You Dirty! Ft Meriam
This week the boys are joined by multi-talented Meriam who has a myriad of things she does from film directing to modelling to podcasting to name a few. In an age where everything is moving online including dating approaches, knowing how to deal with men on road is something that can be...
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Episode 89 - Viral Comedy Ft Kyndra Crump
This week TheNineToFivers link up with comedian Kyndra host of the KyndraCrump show and find out all there is to know about comedy from a comedian’s perspective. The world has entered a very politically correct era and it has not only affected day to day life but also the world of comedy which...
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Episode 88 - Plant Based ft Sol
In world where individualism is often shunned TheNineToFivers welcome Sol who is known for standing out amongst the crowd, from fashion to lifestyle choices, this is an episode that touches all areas of life. Travelling solo can be a daunting prospect for some but for the rare few that do it…
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Episode 87 - Wedding Bells
Marriage is a major commitment and although marriage rates are decline there are a significant proportion of people that still yearn for it. Why though? Often it is just seen as the norm but do people really think about why they want to get married? Is it appropriate to your partner give a time...
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Episode 86 - Past Glory
Being a career criminal generally require smarts and creativity but why can this energy and effort not be channelled in a legal manner. Is it simply a lack of patience or exploitation of a situation? Even if you are on one path you can change to another, but can we really change ourselves? Are we...
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Episode 85 - Help Or Hand Outs
Common people are always interested in what the rich do and one thing that most people cannot wrap their heads around is the idea that some wealthy folk do not plan to leave their children with any of their fortune. This is mind boggling as most people build their lives to a point where their...
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Episode 84 - Discipline Is Key
Everybody is striving towards success and working hard towards their goals but lets be honest even in the most serious of monk modes, there comes a time when you need to release. How do you ensure your enjoyment is not jeopardising your future? Is it ok when there is no risk to yourself or do you...
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Episode 83 - All Good Things Come To An End!?
Is it a stretch to expect people to not judge you based on your appearance? Discrimination is second nature to people and even well-intentioned people can have subconscious biases that affect their behaviour. Why is it then when these behaviours are called out that people can become so defensive?...
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Episode 82 - You Have To Be In It To Win It!
What is the fascination with reality tv? From Big brother to Love island we all seem to get a kick from watching other people. Are we all just secretly nosey or does it speak to our human side with our need to understand and watch people’s behaviours? Either way people draw a lot of entertainment...
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Episode 81 - More Money Than Sense
Mental toughness has decreased with the passing of time and this has brought many positives but also negatives too. Our parent’s generation became hardened by their experiences which have aided them through life but there is now room for caring for mental health issues caused by life. Pressure is...
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Episode 80 - Law Of Attraction
Where do superstitions come from, why do we abide by them? Is it a case of better safe than sorry? What forms what we believe? Evidence or perceived evidence can play a part with things like the law of attraction. If it works one time, you are more likely to buy into that ideology. Some things…
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Episode 79 - It's Coming Home...
TheNineToFivers are back! The boys caught the dreaded Covid. It was a testing period but thank God for health and vitality. So much has happened during the absence but the main talking point had to be Euro2020. It was an amazing tournament filled with many surprises, and many emotions, from...
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Episode 78 - God Forgives I Don't!
This week the guys discuss the theme of life and reality hitting you fast. Is settling down and having children something the black community leave too late compared to other cultures. Have times changed where people in general are being more career driven leaving less time for starting your own...
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Episode 77 - Play Your Position?
Should you stay in your lane when you are good at something or is there any harm in branching out? J Cole stirred up a lot of controversy unexpectedly by joining Rwanda's basketball league. Whilst it brought a lot of eyes detractor believed the star had not earned his right to be there and was...
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Episode 76 - Sparkling Crowns Ft Andz
Taking a trip down memory lane is always fun and clubbing and parties were always a prominent fixture. They presented a unique combination of fun and danger when at any given moment a fight could break out in the middle of the dancefloor. This was taken up a notch during university times when...
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Episode 75 - It's A Cole World
Conflict and injustice are rife in this world, but certain causes get more social attention than others, is there undue pressure to care and support about these issues, or is it warranted? When people feel connected to an issue you are far more likely to be passionate about it but is this the…
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Episode 74 - Job Hoppers
Work is where we spend the majority of our time and most workplaces offer a wide range of social and bonding activities. It might not be a bad idea to take part in these every so often, the make up of your life and how social you are may influence how likely you are to participate but sometimes...
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Episode 73 - What's Love Got To Do With It
Back again with another episode and this week there Is an air of optimism as the UK seems to be on track to a somewhat normal society. Elections are around the corner but are people incentivised to vote for local government? Feedback could provide insight into this question as it is valuable when...
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Episode 72 - Long Hair Don't Care
Can successful black men have long hair and in the corporate world or is this something that is seen as untidy, unprofessional and not appropriate? Where did these norms come from and are they right? Some would argue you either fall in line or create your own system but why should this be the…
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Episode 71 - Man Of The House
There has been a lot of gender talks of late and the eternal debate of stereotypical roles in the house has been kicked off again by the none other than The Game. A lot of women have taken the statement that a man should pay for everything but did not embrace the traditional aspect of things from…
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Episode 70 - All Dogs Go To Heaven
It has been another heavy week with several deaths from the Prince Phillip to the hip hop icon DMX, two influential figures who had vastly different people mourning for them. As a British person, it is right to mourn an American rapper over the most senior Prince of the country? People feel...
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Episode 69 - Cashh Me Outside, How Bout That
Everything is increasing in price, and inflation can be attributed to it however it can get to a point where you start to question the actual value of a service and whether the price seems excessive. It is also difficult when inflation and price hikes do not match wage increases and it is at this...
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Episode 68 - Lukewarm
In a rapidly changing world, things are returning back to usual…or are they? PWC has announced a completely flexible schedule where you are able to start when you like and finish when you like but is it possible for a structure or business to operate efficiently in this manner? The pandemic has...
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Episode 67 - Black Men Don't Cheat
The ability to read the room and act accordingly is something that not everybody is born with. It is a sign of emotional intelligence and maturity to be able to act right in differing situations. Experience play a part but often how you have been brought up is just as important. What makes some...
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Episode 66 - Mama's boy
A mother’s love can rarely be quantified. It is often unconditional and life long but is there any other love that can compare? Is it wrong to compare what a mother does for a child to what a partner does? Can the love even be compared or are they two different things? Mother’s day has just past…
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Episode 65 - A Royal Affair
The royal pot that has been bubbling for a while now and it has finally over-spilled with Meghan and Harry’s now infamous interview with Oprah. It has opened up a necessary can of worms and the world has had a hysterical reaction. It has already resulted in two high profile job losses and it...
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Episode 64 - Stolen ideas 💡
Months and months go by and we are now in March but the rules still stay the same. The only problem is that there seems to be one rule for the rich and famous and another rule for everybody else. How else can Prince Charles visit to his father be explained or how else can Matt Hancock’s crimes…
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Episode 63 - It's A Farse, We Ain't Been To No Moon
Ah ah ah, Jungle beats holla at em!! Bobby Shmurda is back outta jail and the love he has received has been phenomenal. Is it the integrity and loyalty he showed whilst doing his sentence or was it because his hot streak was cut short prematurely? Either way his release opens up avenues to hot…
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Episode 62 - Tricked Out Of Your Position!
Valentines weekend has just left us, but lingering envy remains. Has it now become a competition into who is getting the best stuff? The timeline was awash with romantic gestures and opulent gifts but what should be shared on social media and what should be kept private? Do posters invite...
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Episode 61 - Peng Black Girls 👩🏿👩🏾👩🏽
Every day there is a new scandal and something that was hot and fresh does not stay that way. In an ever-changing world there is only so long something stays relevant, but colourism is not one of those topics. It has been around for centuries but has only been getting the spotlight it deserves in...
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Episode 60 - Numbers Don't Lie
Uk music has been flourishing over the last couple of years and a name that has been sounding off for all these years has been Chip. With the release of his mixtape snake and ladders which has been widely received as a great project, is it now finally time to give the guy his flowers? Numbers…
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Episode 59 - Tax Evasion
The UK hit the grim toll of 100,000 Covid related deaths and living with restrictions has become the new norm. Even with the news of the vaccine the view towards it is overwhelmingly negative in ethnic minorities and uptake is expected to be low. Is this a case of warranted scepticism or is it…
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Episode 58 -You Nailed it ft Tay (Ninc London)💅
There have been 3 weeks already in 2021 but the energy of 2020 still lingers. To counteract this TheNineToFivers aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes that will boost your mood. This week joining the boys is nail connoisseur Tay – Founder of Ninc London a woman big on mindset,...
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Episode 57 - Let's go halves🤲🏾
When was the last time you said I am so bored? We are in lockdown so for some of you it might have been fairly recent but in general you find that the older you get the less you say those words. As things fill our time and we become busier the little time we do have is rarely left to boredom...
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Episode 56 - Health & Safety Breeds Success
It’s the first episode of the year but the it slyly still feels like 2020. Covid is still rife with no end in sight and the lockdown and tiers has got people despondent and depressed. With mental health seemingly down around the country the boys tackle health from a different angle and consider…
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Episode 55 - Evolution🤖
We are one day from 2021! What a dramatic year it has been. So much has happened it is even hard to remember it all but at the same time it has zoomed by in an instant. Is there room for optimism in 2021 or in reality is it just another day. Are we just going to be plagued by the same problems of...
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Episode 54 - The Season Of GoodWill🎄
It's Christmasssss, well almost but Covid does not want to let us live. It will be a Christmas like no other where families will be forced to celebrate apart and yet for some this is a blessing in disguise. Just because you are family doesn't mean you have to get on and Covid has inadvertently...
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Episode 53 - Toxic Body Positivity
Sometimes it takes a near death experience for hidden memories to resurface but mostly they come to us at random or after being triggered by conversation or environment. After recapping the last week, it was a recent memory that sparked infuriating tales of bad drivers and lack of regard for…
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Episode 52 - Question Time❓❔
This week marks XO’s birthday but does the lustre of birthdays dampen as you age. Should you dub it down as you mature or is every birthday one that should be heralded and cherished. Whilst the birthdays keep coming, the topics sometimes don't but sometimes a good chat is a perfect opportunity to...
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Two worker bees discussing everything and anything.
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