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Nessa Kwizera
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The online world is great for so many things. It’s great for making you laugh, it’s great for entertainment. And every now and again you come across people or ideas that literally blows your mind. But I still think some of our best thinking happens offline. So, join me, Nessa, on Offline Thoughts as I chat about some of the things I think about when I’m not online. Your feedback, thoughts and comments would be really appreciated! Send them to offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com.

  1. The Danish Deception - Duped or Desperate?

    15 DEC

    The Danish Deception - Duped or Desperate?

    Onyeka Ehie's TikTok story time titled "The Danish Deception" has been a sensation spawning thousands of response and commentary videos. It is easy to understand why the story is captivating. A tall, handsome and wealthy Nordic man with a royal title, falls in love with a beautiful American woman and sets on wooing her by flying her across the world, sparing no expense in showing her a good time. Marriage is promised and they begin to plan for a future with a family of their own, in a beautiful home and a supportive network of family and friends around them. When she finds out who he truly is the story become equally horrifying. But the biggest mystery of all is why Onyeka seemed so willingly to believe this man when the relationship was so littered with flaming hot red flags? Key words: love rats, relationship fraud, gambling addiction, financial fraud Please share your thoughts or questions to offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com. Articles: USA Today (2025) Danish Deception summary: TikTok Onyeka Ehie: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/11/24/danish-deception-summary-tiktok-onyeka-ehie/87447987007/ (Accessed: 15 December 2025). Bachelor Nation (2025) Onyeka Ehie spills about her Danish Deception and marrying a con artist: https://bachelornation.com/2025/11/25/onyeka-ehie-spills-about-her-danish-deception-and-marrying-a-con-artist-read-the-full-story-here/ (Accessed: 15 December 2025).

    1h 11m
  2. Charlie Sheen: Crack made me gay

    13 OCT

    Charlie Sheen: Crack made me gay

    Charlie Sheen's Netflix documentary "aka Charlie Sheen" chronicles the actor's extreme highs (no pun intended) and lows. It is supposed to be an unflinching dive into all the things he has been through as well the sins of his past. For this podcaster, it feels like he should have kept those curtains closed - this will not be the redemptive and humanising documentary he hoped it would be. Charlie ignores the obvious - that he was a neppo baby born with a silver spoon in his mouth and willing to shamelessly yield his soft power to get access to women, job opportunities and every vice in his repertoire. What the docuseries reveals despite his attempts to redirect our attention is that - he has hurt a lot of people, he has been incredibly selfish, and it is not clear that he is truly contrite. Oh and on his " big reveal" that he sleeps with men too - it feels rather small in the context of having lost hundreds of millions of dollars, been to rehab dozens of times, had countless public meltdowns, reportedly slept with over 45,000 women and been diagnosed with HIV, What is more notable about the revelation is that he lacks such introspection and honesty that he implies it is drugs that turned him bisexual. Given that he is accused of allegedly having sex with a 13 year old boy when he was 19 - this seems incredibly implausible. Please share your thoughts and comments at offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com.

    1h 11m
  3. Charlie Kirk: does death purify?

    5 OCT

    Charlie Kirk: does death purify?

    Kirk in life was an extremist who believed all kinds of things about women, people of colour and religion. His killing at the hands of Tyler Robinson has unleashed a divide between those who believe it is disrespectful to speak ill of the dead, and those who believe accountability goes beyond the grave. This episode looks at both those sides. Send me your thoughts and comments at offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com. Key words: Charlie Kirk, speaking ill of the dead, male violence, gun violence

    1h 7m
  4. Sprinkle sprinkle lady & the sugar baby (prostitution) rebrand

    28 SEPT

    Sprinkle sprinkle lady & the sugar baby (prostitution) rebrand

    The sprinkle sprinkle lady is as entertaining as she is notorious. Her wit, her comedic timing and her branding have made her prolific on TikTok. What she brings to the table is the kind of advice broken-hearted women would have appreciated had they known what lay ahead - particularly those women who are prone to choosing poor dating mates. The thing is, though, when you drill into what Shera's core message is and who her core audience must be - it is clear that what she is offering is not new. It is rebranded prostitution - or "sugaring". Even worse than that, it is advice that she - a married woman living in suburbia with two children - doesn't seem to follow. Tune into the episode to hear my theory. I'd love to get your feedback and hear your thoughts and comments at offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com. Key words: Sprinkle sprinkle, sugar baby,

    1h 37m
  5. How to survive this economy: layoffs, cost of living crisis & looming recession

    20 JUL

    How to survive this economy: layoffs, cost of living crisis & looming recession

    If there is one thing that will define the last few years it's the slow march to a recession. All the red flags are there - 260,000 people lost their jobs in the first four months of this year, the government is seeking to eliminate tens of thousands more, big tech companies like Microsoft, Tesla and Meta are reducing their headcount on levels not seen since the financial crisis of 2008 and this just the beginning. To top it all off - we are also living through a period of high inflation, high interest rates and low economic growth. The writings on the wall are clear - we as works need to start making plans to protect ourselves against the worst. Tune into this episode to listen to steps to take to survive this economy. Key words: Work advice, economy, recession, mass layoffs, tech jobs, retail sector Resources Kelly, J., 2025. Big layoffs are hitting these sectors the hardest. [online] Forbes. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2025/05/10/big-layoffs-are-hitting-these-sectors-the-hardest/ [Accessed 20 Jul. 2025]. Raymond, N., 2025. US agencies shrink layoff plans after mass staff exodus. [online] Reuters. Available at: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-agencies-shrink-layoff-plans-after-mass-staff-exodus-2025-07-15/ [Accessed 20 Jul. 2025]. Quilantan, J., 2025. Supreme Court clears Education Department to fire nearly half its staff. [online] Politico. Available at: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/14/supreme-court-education-department-ruling-00452134 [Accessed 20 Jul. 2025].

    1h 7m
  6. P Diddy: the legacy of a gangster’s son

    3 JUN

    P Diddy: the legacy of a gangster’s son

    Articles and resources: New York Post, 2024. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ record labels marked by murder, death, prison. [online] Available at: https://nypost.com/2024/03/31/us-news/sean-diddy-combs-record-labels-marked-by-murder-death-prison/ [Accessed 3 June 2025]. The New York Times, 1973. Ten found guilty of heroin charge; convicted of taking part in drug ring. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/1973/02/24/archives/ten-found-guilty-of-heroin-charge-convicted-of-taking-part-in.html[Accessed 3 June 2025]. Revolt, 2019. Can’t stop, won’t stop: A timeline of Diddy’s vast career and accomplishments. [online] Available at: https://www.revolt.tv/article/2019-11-02/84365/cant-stop-wont-stop-a-timeline-of-diddys-vast-career-and-accomplishments [Accessed 3 June 2025]. CNN. (2025) 'Diddy trial: Live updates', CNN, 13 May. Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/diddy-sean-combs-trial-05-13-25 (Accessed: 3 June 2025). Gonzalez, S. and Wagmeister, E. (2025) 'Sean "Diddy" Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN', CNN, 17 May. Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/diddy-sean-combs-trial-05-19-25 (Accessed: 3 June 2025). Griffith, I. (2024). What Was the Real Relationship Between Clive Davis and P. Diddy? MSN. Available at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/what-was-the-real-relationship-between-clive-davis-and-p-diddy/ar-AA1rI7nV?ocid=BingNewsSerp [Accessed 3 Jun. 2025]. Gibson, P. (2024). What happened to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' father? Inside the tragic story. The List. Available at: https://www.thelist.com/1559260/what-happened-to-sean-diddy-combs-father/ [Accessed 3 Jun. 2025]. Daily Mail. (2024). Diddy's mom Janice Combs turns heads in bold outfit at son's court hearing. [online] Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13947779/diddy-mom-janice-combs-outfit-glasses-court.html [Accessed 3 Jun 2025]. Ottawa Police Service (2024) 'Strangulation is a significant indicator that domestic abuse will turn deadly, experts say', Ottawa Police Service, 26 March. Available at: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/strangulation-is-a-significant-indicator-that-domestic-abuse-will-turn-deadly-experts-say.aspx (Accessed: 3 June 2025).

    1h 29m
  7. Adriana Smith - brain dead, pregnant and exploited for political gain

    27 MAY

    Adriana Smith - brain dead, pregnant and exploited for political gain

    The worst happens - a happy pregnancy turns into a nightmare when untreated severe headaches result in catastrophic brain clots that result in being declared legally brain dead. When a Georgia hospital decides to keep the pregnant woman on life support for a further 23 weeks in order to deliver the child with a chance of survival the story quickly becomes a political volleyball between the political left and right. What is left out of the conversation (as always) is the gender and race bias at the heart of this case. Key words: abortion laws, women's rights, Adriana Smith, racism in medicine Articles and resources Smith, A. & Bero, T., 2025. The tragedy of Georgia’s Adriana Smith is the price of a cruel anti-abortion agenda. The Guardian, [online] 24 May. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/24/adriana-smith-georgia-tayo-bero [Accessed 13 May 2025]. Anonymous, 2025. Georgia woman brain dead but forced to carry pregnancy. USA Today, [online] 25 May. Available at: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/05/25/georgia-woman-brain-dead-pregnant-adriana-smith/83751213007/ [Accessed 13 May 2025]. Bero, T., 2014. Dead Irish woman used as body incubator: Abortion law’s grim logic. The Guardian, [online] 19 December. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/dec/19/dead-irish-woman-body-incubator-abortion [Accessed 13 May 2025]. Eckholm, E., 2014. Pregnant and forced to stay on life support. The New York Times, [online] 7 January. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/08/us/pregnant-and-forced-to-stay-on-life-support.html [Accessed 13 May 2025].

    55 min
  8. Sinners review: culture vultures, Christianity & the music industry

    19 MAY

    Sinners review: culture vultures, Christianity & the music industry

    Sinners is breaking records everywhere you look and it has instantly become a classic. It is easy to see why. Against a background of 1932 Mississippi and its accompanying Jim Crow, the film somehow manages to make us think about heavy themes whilst not being a film about black suffering. The film has love, community and dreaming big at its heart whilst also being a classic horror film with vampires, wooden stakes, garlic and even a Rambo-style massacre scene. Sensational from beginning to end.

    1h 19m
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The online world is great for so many things. It’s great for making you laugh, it’s great for entertainment. And every now and again you come across people or ideas that literally blows your mind. But I still think some of our best thinking happens offline. So, join me, Nessa, on Offline Thoughts as I chat about some of the things I think about when I’m not online. Your feedback, thoughts and comments would be really appreciated! Send them to offlinethoughts.podcast@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Nessa Kwizera
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Offline Thoughts 2023
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