Javan 360 Podcast

Javan Okwayo Ekhalie

The Javan 360 Podcast is a platform for well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaging conversations that reflect life from every angle. Hosted by Javan, the podcast brings together guests from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds to discuss lifestyle, relationships, current affairs, sports, travel, politics, entertainment, and everyday social issues. With a balance of serious discourse, humor, and real-world perspectives, Javan 360 offers listeners insightful discussions that inform, challenge, and entertain in equal measure.

Episodes

  1. Situationships, Body Count, Best Friends, New Year's Resolutions ft. Ted & Caren | Episode 3

    20 Apr

    Situationships, Body Count, Best Friends, New Year's Resolutions ft. Ted & Caren | Episode 3

    In Episode 3 of the Javan 360 Podcast, we are joined by Ted Otieno and Caren for a raw and unfiltered conversation on modern relationships, friendships, and lifestyle dynamics. From New Year’s resolutions to the realities of friendships, situationships, and dating culture in Nairobi, this episode dives deep into the conversations young people are actually having today. We also break down trending topics, including viral controversies, Kenyan rap beef, and the evolving music scene — all while sharing personal experiences and perspectives. Chapters 00:00 Intro + Welcoming Guests, Ted & Caren 00:58 Episode Topics Preview 01:58 New Year Resolutions Debate 04:18 Journaling and Progress Check 06:57 Cutting Off Friends 07:28 Are Friendships Transactional? 10:52 Close Friends vs Acquaintances 13:07 Best Friends 15:16 Opposite Sex Best Friends 19:06 Talking Stage and Boundaries 22:51 Situationships vs Friends WIth Benefits 26:49 Having an Opposite Sex Best Friend while in a Relationship 28:43 Valentines Day and Having Multiple Potentials 29:34 Dating Multiple Men 30:33 Cutting Off Friends 31:31 Does Body Count Matter? 33:59 Zero Body Count vs Fifty Body Count Debate 36:27 STDs and Testing Talk 37:10 Viral Marion Naipei, Opande, Mosiria Scandal 41:35 Publicity and Morals 44:02 Toxic Lyrikali vs Buruklyn Boyz Rap Beef 47:55 When Beef Turns Physical 48:52 Music Tastes and Genres 55:13 Music Streaming Apps and Playlists 58:37 Final Wrap and Shoutouts Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all available podcast platforms, social media pages, as well as the co-host's social media pages. 📲Follow the guests and The Involvement Newspaper https://www.instagram.com/tedootieno/ https://www.instagram.com/caren_nyigei/ https://www.instagram.com/invonewspaper/ https://involvement.co.ke/ 🎙️Hosted by: Javan O. Ekhalie 📺 Subscribe for more conversations, interviews, and perspectives Thank you for watching, and welcome to Javan 360. listen_and_follow: podcast_platforms: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LBmc8mjNkU8ZZFgcYW2Jj?si=jn_J2zgvT5yaS2qNJDnR_g - Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/situationships-body-count-best-friends-new-years-resolutions/id1869931154?i=1000762439586 - YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/j18sshYANTI?si=Xj_EOIxenrF3An3b all_links: - LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/javan360podcast⁠ host: name: "Javan O. Ekhalie" links: linktree: ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠ instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠ twitter_x: ⁠https://www.x.com/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠ facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/javan.o.ekhalie⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@javan_o_ekhalie⁠ snapchat: ⁠https://www.snapchat.com/add/javan_ekhalie⁠ linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/javan-o-ekhalie/⁠ credits: hosted_by: "Javan O. Ekhalie" shot_and_directed_by:https://www.instagram.com/_.petter_w/ edited_and_produced_by: "Javan 360" #Javan360Podcast #KenyanPodcast #NairobiContent #PodcastClips #ModernRelationships #DatingTalk #FriendshipTalk #Situationships #GenZConversations #AfricanCreators

    1hr 1min
  2. L.A.P (Laban Ayiro Peter) Run Half Marathon ft. Lewis Sekento (Daystar University Students Accociation President- DUSA) & Ted Otieno | Episode 2

    1 Feb

    L.A.P (Laban Ayiro Peter) Run Half Marathon ft. Lewis Sekento (Daystar University Students Accociation President- DUSA) & Ted Otieno | Episode 2

    In this special second episode of the Javan 360 Podcast, we host an in-depth and insightful conversation with Lewis Sekento, President of the Daystar University Students Association (DUSA), alongside Ted Otieno, Head of Organising & Communications for the Laban Ayiro Peter (L.A.P) Run Half-Marathon. This episode focuses on leadership, student governance, and the vision behind Daystar University’s inaugural L.A.P Run Half-Marathon. About the L.A.P Run Half-Marathon: The Laban Ayiro Peter (L.A.P) Run Half-Marathon is a historic initiative by Daystar University, named in honour of the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro. The event goes beyond athletics to champion student welfare, inclusion, and servant leadership. Event Details: - Date: Saturday, 7th March 2026 - Location: Nairobi (Daystar University vicinity – official route to be announced) - Race Categories: - 5KM - 10KM - 21KM (Half-Marathon) - Open to both runners and walkers Ticketing & Registration: - KSh 1,500 – Current Daystar University students - KSh 2,000 – Non-students / General public - Each ticket includes an official L.A.P Run T-Shirt - Tickets available at: https://soldoutafrica.com/lap-run-marathon-2026 Purpose of the Marathon: Funds raised through the L.A.P Run Half-Marathon will support: - Students with Disabilities Fund (assistive devices, accessibility support) - International Students Social Welfare Fund (emergency assistance) - Student-led scholarship and welfare initiatives Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:44 Main Agenda: Upcoming Half Marathon 01:20 Lewis' Leadership Journey 03:01 Marathon Purpose and Beneficiaries 06:06 Ted's Involvement and Role 09:44 Event Details and Logistics 17:35 Lewis' Path to Presidency 23:54 Campaign Costs and Logistics 24:28 Student Leadership and Election Reforms 25:13 Delegate System in Universities 26:25 Winning Strategies and Influence 32:01 Future Political Aspirations 36:35 Achievements and Challenges as President 40:52 Personal Interests and Hobbies 45:32 Conclusion and Marathon Event Event Highlights: - Warm-up run and main race - Post-run entertainment and artist performances - VIP fundraising luncheon - Medals, certificates, and prizes - Community networking and engagement listen_and_follow: podcast_platforms: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60EdJfD1VU7g2MBmU88kCN?si=uKp4tok7TrmwI1-O4Bbunw - Apple Podcasts: L.A.P (Laban Ayiro Peter) Run …–Javan 360 Podcast – Apple Podcasts - YouTube: https://youtu.be/DwfwxK1EilA?si=bASpXB4C177VOwLr all_links: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javan360podcast guests: - name: "Lewis Sekento" role: "President, Daystar University Students Association (DUSA)" instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisekento - name: "Ted Otieno" role: "Head of Organising & Communications, L.A.P Run Half-Marathon" instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedootieno official_pages: marathon: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelapmarathon/ dusa: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dusacouncil_official/ host: name: "Javan O. Ekhalie" links: linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie twitter_x: https://www.x.com/Javan_O_Ekhalie facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javan.o.ekhalie tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javan_o_ekhalie snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/javan_ekhalie linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javan-o-ekhalie/ credits: hosted_by: "Javan O. Ekhalie" shot_and_directed_by: "FTTV FootballTwinTV" https://www.youtube.com/@FTTV.FootballTwinTV/ edited_and_produced_by: "Javan 360" #Javan360Podcast #LAPRun #DaystarUniversity #StudentLeadership #HalfMarathon #SportsForChange #lapmarathon #halfmarathon #daystaruniversity

    47 min
  3. Changing the Narrative: Roots & Routes ft. Jiran Omae & Derrick Ogechi | Episode 1

    17 Jan

    Changing the Narrative: Roots & Routes ft. Jiran Omae & Derrick Ogechi | Episode 1

    Welcome to first Episode of the Javan 360 Podcast! This is my new podcast about general topics, fun, and amazing vives and conversations! In this debut episode, Javan sits down with two special guests, Jiran Omae and Derrick Ogechi, both Kenyan-Americans with deep roots in Kenya and lived experiences in the United States. The conversation explores identity, culture, heritage, and the unique realities of navigating life between two worlds. This episode offers an honest and thoughtful discussion on what it truly means to be Kenyan-American — from balancing Kenyan traditions with American culture, preserving mother tongue and cultural values, to understanding the differences between Kenyan-Americans and African-Americans who may not know their ancestral roots. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:10 What Being Kenyan American Means 3:00 Mother Tongue & Language 6:48 Tribalism & Interracial Marriage 8:00 Growing Up & Cultural Identity 11:41 African American vs Kenyan American 16:07 Traveling to Kenya 19:26 Accent & Communication 22:30 Career Plans & Ambitions 24:05 Final Advice & Closing Throughout the conversation, the guests reflect on: -Growing up in the United States with Kenyan parents -Cultural identity and belonging -Language, mother tongue, and generational gaps -Tribalism, unity, and inter-tribal relationships in Kenya -Experiences of traveling back to Kenya and reconnecting with home -Accent, perception, and social assumptions -Life opportunities, career ambitions, and investing in Kenya -Advice for young people and diaspora communities seeking purpose and connection This episode is insightful, reflective, and grounded in real-life experiences, offering valuable perspectives for listeners in Kenya, the diaspora, and anyone interested in culture, identity, and global African conversations. Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all available podcast platforms, social media pages, as well as the co-host's social media pages. YouTube: https://youtu.be/oERgrJPmhnI?si=EucLCD2fBM0pXO1qSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QUlJHC7TzhEdrzh5iCKhM?si=RnmsA2gFTByeYlN0Ky1NPwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/changing-the-narrative-roots-routes-ft-jiran-omae/id1869931154?i=1000745554183All our Links (LinkTree): https://linktr.ee/javan360podcast📌 GuestsJiran Omae (US-based Kenyan-American Journlist and University Student)Derek Ogechi (Nairobi City Thunder basketball player)📲Follow the guests:https://www.instagram.com/i.jiran_04https://instagram.com/derrick_ogechiFollow me on my social media pagesJavan Okwayo EkhalieLinkTree (All links): https://www.linktr.ee/Javan_O_EkhalieInstagram: https://www.instagram/javan_o_ekhalieX/Twitter: https://www.x.com/Javan_O_EkhalieFacebook: https//www.facbook.com/javan.o.ekhalie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javan_o_ekhalie Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/javan_ekhalieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javan-o-ekhalie/🎙️Hosted by: Javan O. Ekhalie📺 Subscribe for more conversations, interviews, and perspectivesThank you for watching, and welcome to Javan 360.#DerrickOgechi #Ogechi #JiranOmae #KenyanAmerican #Kenyan #american #AfricanDiaspora #KenyanCulture #AfricanIdentity #DiasporaVoices #AfricanConversations #GlobalAfricans #PodcastInterview #CulturalDialogue

    26 min
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The Javan 360 Podcast is a platform for well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaging conversations that reflect life from every angle. Hosted by Javan, the podcast brings together guests from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds to discuss lifestyle, relationships, current affairs, sports, travel, politics, entertainment, and everyday social issues. With a balance of serious discourse, humor, and real-world perspectives, Javan 360 offers listeners insightful discussions that inform, challenge, and entertain in equal measure.

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  • Creator
    Javan Okwayo Ekhalie
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Javan Okwayo Ekhalie
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    Javan 360 Podcast