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2D AGO

PHASE 2026

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Diddy documentary and the reactions it has sparked, then touch on Detty December and its impact on culture and spending. They also examine AFRICOM’s missile strikes on ISIS-linked camps, the EFCC case involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and end with concerns around changes made to President Tinubu’s tax reform laws after National Assembly approval. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction38:20 - Diddy's Documentary 01:10:50 - Detty December01:47:50 - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched Tomahawk cruise missiles from naval ships. The strikes targeted two camps used by foreign ISIS-linked elements and local affiliates, believed by security analysts to be the Lakurawa jihadi group. 02:13:40 - Former Nigerian Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) involving charges of massive financial misconduct and terrorism financing. 02:28:50 - Four new tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025 were materially altered after being passed by the National Assembly and before being officially gazetted 03:09:00 - Sign out

2d ago

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3h 12m
DEC 22

Motion

AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing.

Dec 22

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1h 45m
DEC 19

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

234 Essential

Dec 19

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1h 59m
DEC 7

Coup de Pod

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the buildup to the 2027 general election, Harrison Gwamnishu’s arrest over an alleged ransom diversion, and the US Mission’s new social media skit contest. They touch on Troost-Ekong’s retirement, Bimbo Akintola’s support for President Tinubu, and Burna Boy’s ongoing PR moves. They also talk 2Face and Natasha, Spotify Wrapped 2025, Wizkid and Asake’s joint project, the anniversary of “Grass 2 Grace,” and the passing of Cashman Davies. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction37:30 - 2027 general election 01:12:35 - Popular activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has been arrested for allegedly diverting ransom01:24:10 - US Mission in Nigeria announces “social media skit contest.”01:29:55 - Troost-Ekong announces retirement01:39:00 - This Week in History01:43:00 - Bimbo Akintola on supporting Tinubu01:49:55 - Burna Boy's controversy continues. Sets up PR game02:05:35 - 2Face Idibia and Natasha02:30:00 - Spotify Wrapped 202502:32:20 - Wizkid announces joint project with Asake02:32:50 - 2Baba’s Sophomore Album ‘Grass 2 Grace’ was released on December 8, 200602:36:30 - RIP Cashman Davies02:44:40 - Sign out

Dec 7

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2h 46m
NOV 24

Fire on the Mountain

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the killing of Army Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP, mass kidnappings and bandit attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, and the Super Eagles’ World Cup disqualification.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction16:00 - Nigeria is on fireIslamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed a Brigadier General of the Nigerian army, Musa Uba, in Borno State. Bandits attacked a church in Kwara More than 300 persons were kidnapped from a catholic school in Niger state. The US Congress holds a public hearing on the violence in Nigeria.The Federal Government has shut all Unity schools in the country for security purposes. 02:24:20 - Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence The Nigerian separatist was sentenced to life for terrorism 02:40:00 - X new updates03:26:10 - Ezra Olubi updates03:42:00 - The Super Eagles are disqualified from the World Cup.

Nov 24

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3h 49m
OCT 20

Polycule Podcasters

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tech Cabal’s Moonshot Networking event, the reported failed coup attempt against President Tinubu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to APC, and the FG’s removal of Mathematics as a required subject for Arts students. They also talk Tinubu’s presidential pardons, B’Lord’s honorary doctorate, Darey and Deola Art Alade trademarking “Detty December,” and Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim about Nigerian pilots. The episode wraps with This Week in History, Music, Blaqbonez vs OdumoduBlvck, and Fan Mail. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction38:07 - Tech Cabal’s Moonshot - Networkinghttps://x.com/docneto/status/197924252493906750349:38 - A failed coup? https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/18/exclusive-army-officers-detained-alleged-coup-plot-against-tinubu-are-attached-nsa Premium Times report: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/828917-how-suspected-officers-allegedly-planned-to-hit-top-nigerian-officials-sources.html 01:09:40 - Enugu State Governor has dumped PDP for APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state.https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/827853-updated-enugu-governor-peter-mbah-others-dump-pdp-for-apc.html01:32:40 - FG Removes Mathematics As a Required Admission Subject For Arts StudentsNews Report: https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1978199736134848743 01:56:30 - Presidential PardonList: https://punchng.com/full-list-175-beneficiaries-of-tinubus-pardons/ 02:07:30 - Linus Williams, popularly known as B’Lord, was yesterday honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Paul University, Awka, Anambra State.02:10:15 - Darey and Deola Art Alade have gone and trademarked the phrase "Detty December"02:20:35 - Senator Uzo Kalu Orji has alleged that "Some Nigerian Pilots are smoking Indian Hemp". https://x.com/NigeriaStories/status/197879125339632879702:23:45 - This week in history02:30:40 - Music02:40:00 - Afrobeats and Latin Musichttps://x.com/IfyObi_/status/1978683782442942573Context: here and here 03:49:00 - BEEFBlaqBonez vs OdumoduBlvck03:34:50 - Fan mail

Oct 20

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4h 16m
DEC 1

Pod Ambassadors

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the UK rejecting the request for Ekweremadu to serve his sentence in Nigeria, Tinubu declaring a security state of emergency, the new ambassadors list and its controversies, sports issues from the NFF to table tennis, Tems’ new EP, the 12th anniversary of Alaga Ibile, and Burna Boy cancelling US tour dates among other news that made the rounds.OUTLINE UK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu to complete his prison term in Nigeria President Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on security. FG has officially blamed jihadist groups for kidnappings Minister of DefenceAmbassadors ListWhat’s the difference between career and non-career ambassadorsThe NFF - Original Azamen - read here and here.HBO set to release music documentary on Wizkid. Read hereBurna Boy cancels US tour datesTems Drops Surprise New EP - Love Is A KingdomFan mails

Dec 1

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3h 40m
OCT 6

See You in Lagos

The Giants are coming to Lagos. AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the Lagos E1 electric power race and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction28:00 - Special Announcement 01:03:15 - Lagos E1 electric power boat race01:43:20 - This week in history 01:54:50 - Fan mails02:18:57 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Oct 6

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2h 22m
DEC 12

Onwa December

234 Essential

Dec 12

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2h 6m
NOV 17

Cat's Out the Bag

AOT2 Steve and Osagie discuss Wike’s reported clash with a military officer and his response denying any rift with the military. They also break down the news of Wike’s expulsion from the PDP, revisit key events in This Week in History, and examine Paystack suspending its co-founder, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of misconduct. The episode wraps with a conversation on Show Dem Camp’s new album. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction43:00 - Wike’s spat with a military officerWike has denied any rift with the military 01:03:40 - Wike Expelled from PDP01:29:30 - This Week In History01:55:00 - Paystack suspends its co‑founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate02:30:50 - Show Dem Camp's Album

Nov 17

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3h 35m

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