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What A Joke
by Jamit
From the dawn of time, or at least since the dawn of the calendar, Monday has been known as the most dreaded day of the week. This is why it’s perfect for what a Joke. It’s a comedy podcast true to its name where I, your host, Bayo Oduwole, make you laugh, teach you stuff like weird history and crazy politics while making you laugh, get your blood pumping, fix up your life, force you to think about important things, and call you out on your bs, all while still making you laugh. It's a pretty big promise, now listen to me deliver it all in under 20 minutes.
Episodes
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Piltdown Man 3
SEASON FINALE In his final years, Charles Dawson remained convinced that his discovery would secure his place in history. Piltdown Man—officially named Eoanthropus dawsoni—was, in his mind, undeniable proof of Britain’s place in the story of human evolution. Unfortunately for Dawson’s legacy,...
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Piltdown Man 2
For a brief moment in scientific history, Britain believed it had discovered the missing link between apes and humans. The fossil even received an official name: Eoanthropus dawsoni. A prehistoric ancestor of humanity—named, modestly, after the man who found it. Anyway— In this chapter of the...
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Piltdown Man 1
At one point in history, the scientific world believed that the missing link between humans and apes had been discovered in a quiet English gravel pit. The only small problem? The “missing link” was about as authentic as a three-headed mermaid in a Victorian circus. Anyway— This episode begins…
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ADultingHD
This is one of the most random What A Joke episodes EVER. That just had to be said. Anyway-- For the next hour plus (yes, it's an hour long episode), my friend Zia and I talk about random twitter gist, physical health, mental health and just being a young adult today.
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Adulting 110
Have you EVER played Family Feud? If the answer is no then we're not that different. On today's adulting episode, we have a young, inexperienced adult, up against a fairly seasoned but also young adult... and they're playing Family Feud! Except there are no families involved! Enjoy!
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Yam Hotline
Happy New Year Jokers! We've been doing this for nearly 5 years which is just BONKERS. If you loved the yam two-parter then you'll love today's bonus episode. Enjoy!
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The Greatest Showman
Just so you’re aware: at one point in this episode, Barnum denies being racist while also dodging a tomato someone throws at him. And somehow… that’s not even the wildest part. Anyway— This episode takes the Barnum saga to its peak (and chaos), as we step behind the glittery curtain of “The...
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PT Barnum
It's Christmas week! Merry Christmas Jokers. It's been arguably the toughest year in our young history but this episode making it out is proof that there's always light at the end of the tunnel, otherwise that's not a tunnel. Jesus loves you and there's always something past whatever you're going...
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The Other Side of Yam
Shalewa Holmes once said, “The yam is but a distraction,” which is not a sentence you expect from a world-class detective, but here we are. Anyway— In this investigative sequel, we go deeper into the yamification mystery — past the folklore, beyond the juju science, straight into conspiracy...
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The Duality of Yam
Everybody say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAYO! This is our first ever episode on my birthday and we're talking about... checks show notes Dear lord 🤦🏾♂️, well, enjoy! People always say “don’t pick money from the ground,” but nobody warned us the consequence could be… turning into lunch. Okay maybe they…
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The Great Galapagoat War
Look, if a goat ever introduces itself as “Commander of the Northern Armies,” just leave. Don’t ask questions. Don’t wait for subtitles. Just… leave. Anyway— This episode picks up right where the foolishness peaks. The goats have multiplied, organized, unionized, and somehow declared themselves...
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Meet The Galapagos
Apparently, the entire ecological collapse of the Galápagos Islands started because some pirates were hungry and forgot to pack food when travelling. Yes. That’s genuinely the inciting incident of this episode. Anyway— In this chaotic, mockumentary-style dive, we trace how a volcanic archipelago...
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Skill Issue
Skill Issue is a comedy documentary about why people hate being bad, and how we evolved to blame ourselves for everything. This episode does exactly what no one asked for — it investigates why two words have taken over gaming, group chats, offices, family dinners, and that one friend who blames...
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Season 9: Trailer
Your favourite comedy podcast is back! For real this time! And this is about to be THE craziest season yet. Connect with the host and the pod on social media for more fun content and updates. on IG: https://instagram.com/whatajokepod?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== on X:...
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Know Your History Pt.2
History. Boring, right? Well that's the history you're used to, but on What a Joke, we KNOW our history... or do we? On the sequel to our uncritically unacclaimed game show episode 'Know Your History', we have two new guests playing to win absolutely nothing! It's absolutely hilarious.
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Bonus: Crowd Work Special
Miss me? (Is that even a question?) This might come as a shock to some of you, but no, the podcast is still running, and while this isn't the start of the new season. It's somewhere around the corner. Earlier this year, we celebrated the 4th year of the show going live with a live listening party...
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Merry Christmas & A Post-Show Interview
Merry Christmas Jokers, we’re at the end of another season (and another year). Hope you take it easy and have a wonderful rest of your holidays. See you next year! Join the Joker Hub community at this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/D21kS7Vtoqw1WBaWagFpDv Connect with the pod on social media for...
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Previously on What a Joke...
A century of episodes! Are you new here? Hiya, I'm Bayo, and if you're just joining us, here's a recap of all 99 previous episodes in under 15 minutes, all while live streaming on instagram! Because I've got 99 problems and a 100th episode ain't one! That didn't quite land. Join the Joker Hub...
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The Public Toilet Commandments
We’re at episode 99! In one of our more random episodes, we're talking about life lately, as well as public toilets... for some reason. Sit back, relax... or whatever you do on a Monday, and enjoy some What a Joke. Join the Joker Hub community at this link...
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African Time: Unmasked
Growing up Nigerian, being late to gatherings was given a term 'African/Nigerian Time', a concept that while frustrating, is a societal norm that is planned for. I found out the truth... I understand it now! Listen to this episode to finally learn why African Time exists... and if there's a cure....
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Less Than 20 Questions About Ghana
I've been to Ghana twice and I've never had Ghana Jollof. This is personally a travesty, so I decided to get someone who eats Ghana Jollof like I eat pounded yam (not that often but often enough). Ladies and gentlemen, meet Engineer Adjoa. Join the Joker Hub community at this link...
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Adulting 602: How To Move Out Of The House II
So you want to move out of your parent's/guardian's house. You think you're tough? Independent? You think you're ready for the world?? Well THINK AGAIN! On this episode I'm joined by two young ladies who've been out of their parents' houses for months, and living it up in the city of…
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Adulting 602: How To Move Out Of The House
So you want to move out of your parent's/guardian's house. You think you're tough? Independent? You think you're ready for the world?? Well THINK AGAIN! On this episode I'm joined by two young ladies who've been out of their parents' houses for months and living it up in the city of 'excellence'....
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Emperor Joshua Norton
You've probably been wondering, how does one become royalty outside of birth, marriage and mutiny? Well, this episode is a tell-all, step-by-step tutorial based on the life of the man who was the Emperor of The United States of America. Join the Joker Hub community at this link...
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The Burnt Toast Theory
What does a burnt slice of bread have to do with dying? What if accidentally burning your toast in the morning, is the reason you miss that bus and don't end up in an accident? Ever thought that maybe some unremarkable minor annoyances happen for a good reason? There's a name for that, the burnt...
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Season 6* Trailer: I Guess We'll Never Know
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...
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Mid Year Review
“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…
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The Igbotalian Conspiracy
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…
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The Willy Wonka Saga
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...
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Joker Court: Pythagoras
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...
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The Dancing Plague
What caused Strasbourg’s three-month dancing plague of 1518? Listen to the episode to discover the truth behind history’s most mysterious illness.
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Nigeria We Hail Thee
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...
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EXTINCT JOBS: Trivia Edition
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...
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The Funeral Clown
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…
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Aguero Moment
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...
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The Mandela Effect
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…
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Cultured V Cultist V Classist
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...
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The Great Bayo Fight
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...
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World “news”
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...
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The Final Joke
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...
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Black Love Languages
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…
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Mission Chrispossible
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...
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The Abbreviation Game 2
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...
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The Abbreviation Game 1
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…
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Left Hands Matter
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,...
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My ELCA Story
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...
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The Pythagoras Theory
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...
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Halloween
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…
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Adulting 601 - Skit
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…
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Franchise
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From the dawn of time, or at least since the dawn of the calendar, Monday has been known as the most dreaded day of the week. This is why it’s perfect for what a Joke. It’s a comedy podcast true to its name where I, your host, Bayo Oduwole, make you laugh, teach you stuff like weird history and crazy politics while making you laugh, get your blood pumping, fix up your life, force you to think about important things, and call you out on your bs, all while still making you laugh. It's a pretty big promise, now listen to me deliver it all in under 20 minutes.
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Jamit
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From the dawn of time, or at least since the dawn of the calendar, Monday has been known as the most dreaded day of the week. This is why it’s perfect for what a Joke. It’s a comedy podcast true to its name where I, your host, Bayo Oduwole, make you laugh, teach you stuff like weird history and...
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