27 episodes
Inside a Bubble Bubble Media
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5.0 • 20 Ratings
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We’re a narrative podcast about social bubbles. Every episode features stories from different people around a unifying topic. Made by Bubble Media
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Sweet and Sour
This episode dives into matters of the mind. Imagine a world where you aren’t in full control of your mind, what would it mean for you and the people around you? We tell three stories about bipolar affective disorder and what it means to live with it.
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Mo Isu
Itoro Bassey
Producers
Mo Isu
Itoro Bassey
Music in this episode
Blue Dot sessions
Music by Jad Abumrad
Nublu by Donna loves music
Gymnopedies by Kevin Macloed
Hans Zimmer
Resources mentioned in this episode
Project bipolar by Tope Emiola https://projectbipolar.org/bipolar-disorder/
Folajaiye Kareem (Clinical Psychologist) https://www.folakareem.disha.page
Book a session with Elite Life Management Consulting (Folajaiye’s private practice) https://calendly.com/elitelifemanagementconsulting
New to Bipolar Affective Disorder? Start here -> https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37010#symptoms
https://www.bphope.com/
More Mental Resources
Anti Suicide and Depression Squad - https://asads.com.ng/
Love, Peace and Mental Health - https://lpmfoundation.org/
Mental Aware Nigeria Initiative - https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/mentally-aware-nigeria-initiative-mani
Support the podcast
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My parents never found out
Mary believes that her parents will literally die if they realise how much sex she has. It's a small part of a second life she has while she lives with them. In today's episode, people tell us their secrets. The things about their lives that they have never told their parents.
Featured Stories
0:00 Billboard (I have sex)
5:35 Act 1: My parents never found out about my carryover
13:24 Act 2: One Last Secret
21:45 Act 3: What do you say after that?
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Producer
Mo Isu
Assistant Producers
Ayotunde Kayode Dada
Sandra Ugwu
Music in this episode
Blue Dot sessions
Nublu by Donna loves music
Support the podcast
Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles.
Subscribe to get our next episode.
You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles
Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to thepodofbubbles@gmail.com or dm us @thepodofbubbles. -
To cover or not to cover?
On today's episode, we talked to Muslim women about the hijab; about why they wear or don't wear the hijab. This led us to tell a story that's more than just a piece of clothing but about how people find meaning for themselves.
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Producer
Mo Isu
Music in this episode
Blue Dot sessions
Long by Molife
Nublu by Donna loves music
Toy House by Joey Pecararo
Support the podcast
Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles.
Subscribe to get our next episode.
You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles
Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to thepodofbubbles@gmail.com or dm us @thepodofbubbles. -
Can't make it work
Adam and Eve met at a book club, talked for a while and eventually started dating. But with a catch. It would be an open relationship. Now, it's been over a year since they last spoke, even though they tried their best to make it work.
On today's episode, more stories about heartbreak and relationships ending.
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Producer
Mo Isu
Music in this episode
Blue Dot sessions
Nublu by Donna loves music
Coast to Coast by Joey Pecararo
Support the podcast
Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles.
Subscribe to get our next episode.
You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles
Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to thepodofbubbles@gmail.com or dm us @thepodofbubbles. -
Sometimes you stop falling (part 2)
On today's episode, stories about heartbreak. Sharon has been broken up with Phillip for over a year but they still share some old habits from their lovey-dovey days. Some things are hard to let go of, especially someone you thought you would marry.
0:00 Act 1: The ghost boyfriend
13:25 Act 2: We aren't supposed to like each other
Sometimes you stop falling part 1
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Producers
Mo Isu
Sandra Ugwu
Music in this episode
List of songs by Blue Dot sessions
Nublu by Donna loves music
Toy House by Joey Pecararo
Support the podcast
Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles.
Subscribe to get our next episode.
You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles
Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to thepodofbubbles@gmail.com or dm us @thepodofbubbles. -
Where are you from?
Aisha is Muslim and Igbo, which is not an intersection that people see all the time in Nigeria. Her existence has become a conversation starter in many situations, a conversation she doesn't want to have.
In today’s episode, we feature stories from people talking about their backgrounds and how it has shaped them. Listen to Aisha’s story and more.
Featured Stories
0:00 - Billboard (What is this story about)
4:40 - Act 1 (An origin story about love)
13:15 - Act 2 (It’s not a big deal. People keep saying it’s a big deal. It’s really not. It’s not a big deal. It-is-not-a-big-deal)
24:20 - Act 3 (Whose choice was it?)
Hosts
Bisi Adedun
Producer
Mo Isu
Assistant Producers
Itoro Bassey
Sandra Ugwu
Music in this episode
Blue Dot sessions
Nublu by Donna loves music
Toy House by Joey Pecararo
Support the podcast
Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles.
Subscribe to get our next episode.
You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles
Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to thepodofbubbles@gmail.com or dm us @thepodofbubbles.
Customer Reviews
Love the narration!
I never liked listening to podcasts because of my short attention span but I got interested in the way each episode is narrated here, and then started listening to more podcasts. So yay!🥳🤸🏽♀️
Masterfully created
This podcast is such a delight to listen to. And I relate so deeply with a lot of the episodes.
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