I Said What I Said

The Carousel Network
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu, who have been saying the quiet parts out loud since 2017. Each week, they unpack pop culture, careers, money, dating, family and the many confusions of modern adulthood with brutal honesty, big laughs, and zero pretending. Come for the banter. Stay for the hot takes, hard truths, and the comfort of knowing somebody else is also figuring life out. Season 8 Begins this February. Follow @isaidwhatisaidpod on IG to stay up to date https://isaidwhatisaidpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2D AGO

    The "High Agency Rebel" Episode ft. Mimi Abudu

    This week’s episode is what the kids like to call a “deep cut”. It’s 3 hours with the one and only Mimi Abudu (yes, the same Abudu you know). We dive into the conversation of being whimsical just for the plot, gems on building real confidence and trust in yourself/your gut. She also talks about knowing when it’s time to pivot, what to avoid when making big life changes, and how to be a successful rebel as you create the life you truly want. We also get into some deeply unserious and quite serious dilemmas about a financially cursed husband and an infidelity-cursed husband — there’s a pattern, it seems. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod YouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 29m

  2. MAR 4

    The "Demure Waitress and Celebrity Waitress" Episode

    This week, we’re joined by Dami a.k.a Celebrity Waitress & Eunice a.k.a Demure Waitress, who are nightlife/club waitresses in Nigeria! They take us behind the scenes of what it’s like to work at a popular Lagos club, and everything you didn’t expect while working a 9-5 (we mean 9pm to 5am). From getting huge tips in foreign currency to getting slapped by club-goers 😭. We got the inside scoop on working in the service industry and people’s perceptions of women working in Nightlife, especially in Lagos. We also helped out with some deeply unserious dilemmas concerning morning or nighttime sex (pick your fighter), feeling irritated that your partner got scammed out of 3 million and feeling left out of a friendship even though you communicate consistently. Enjoy!   Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod YouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 52m

  3. FEB 25

    The "Biggest Fan" Episode

    This week’s episode is what we like to call a meandering banger. We can’t explain how we started the conversation from the idolization of religious leaders and ended up at sexual grief (you’ll get it when you listen). We also talked about our thoughts from the last episode and some of your opinions on our lovely co-wives. Most importantly, we spoke about what we’d do if we won the lottery, because who doesn’t love a bit of delusion? We’re also pleased to say we had not 1 or 2, but 3 unsafe spaces in this episode (it’s back, baby!), and you just have to listen to find out what they are. Enjoy!!!   Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen on, leave a review, share with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod Youtube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 29m

  4. FEB 18

    The "One Love" Episode ft. Feranmi and Esther

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Real Co-wives of Lagos City! Our first guests of the season are co-wives, married to the same husband and living in the same household. What happens when your husband brings you a (pregnant) co-wife? We get into what it’s really like in a polygamous household and how it even began in the first place. We also learn how our co-wives manage tensions, children, sharing one man, and their personal relationship dynamics. We start off the episode with some really juicy dilemmas about marriage, but only under the conditions of relocation, dating as a plus-size woman and deciding to get married (or not) if you’re really broke. Enjoy! Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod Youtube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 55m

  5. FEB 11

    The "Whimsical Welcome Back" Episode

    You know what rhymes with 2026? ISWIS! We’re back with a bang for season 8! In the first episode of the year, we discuss whether New Year's resolutions are in or out, and somehow we end up complaining about the Nigerian experience (as usual). We talk about our super fun holidays and the need to add more whimsy and enjoyment in life — maybe that’s our actual New Year's resolution. We also discuss the need to reduce pleasantries or niceties and actually chat with people to find out how they’re really doing. And of course, the 2026 dilemmas are really juicy! When will you guys actually change? We get into dating siblings, using someone to secure a visa, feeling jealous towards someone else’s success and the possibility of your parent cheating on their spouse! We’re really looking forward to doing 2026 with you, and we have so much planned, so enjoy!  Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, and share with everyone you know. If you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on. Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod YouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 37m

  6. 12/17/2025

    The "Feliz Credit Alert" Episode

    Ladies & Gents, welcome to our last episode of season 7. We’ve had such a fantastic run with you all yet again, and this season ends on a high note. We discussed all the fun activities we’re getting up to this month, and how our year has truly felt from January to December. This led us to reflect on the areas we want to improve in 2026, including supporting our friends with their children. We talked about becoming better support groups for parents, getting married SOON so we can receive free transfer (wife privileges), and some really juicy dilemmas about loving someone even though they’re cheating and your partner hating your weight gain (crazy). But we’re so thankful to all of you and all the brands who worked with us this year. See you in a bigger and badder place come 2026. We love you!  We also wanted to let guys know we’ll be going to see J Hus at Music City Central, and you should get your tickets right hurrr! https://url-shortener.me/2MDO The Big Bounce Bash (December 21st) tickets are still up for sale at https://tix.africa/bounce-bash-25  Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment! Choose Bolden products for all your skincare needs as we do! They're available at Medplus Pharmacy locations, Nectar Beauty, Beauty Hut & Teeka4! For US, UK & Canada, shop at www.boldenusa.com Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod YouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 10m

  7. 12/10/2025

    The "Let's Make A Group" Episode

    What time is it? Christmas time, so it’s our vacation! Just kidding, we might have one or two more fun releases for you guys before the end of the year. It’s just us in the studio this week, and we talk about our December plans (we can’t wait to leave Lagos, of course)… It’s also an intense & thought-provoking episode in which we discuss the erosion of real community, friendship, and communal life. We also discuss how impossible it is to solve our societal (and national) issues because of government irresponsibility, rather than individual apathy. We wrap up the episode with some truly interesting (derogatory) dilemmas: thinking your partner is razz & uncultured, and having a friend who secretly hates you. By the way, we also wanted to let guys know we’ll be going to see J Hus at Music City Central, and you should get your tickets right hurrr! https://url-shortener.me/2MDO The Big Bounce Bash (December 21st) tickets are still up for sale at https://tix.africa/bounce-bash-25  Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on your app and leave a review. Share with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like, and leave a comment! Choose Bolden products for all your skincare needs as we do! They're available at Medplus Pharmacy locations, Nectar Beauty, Beauty Hut & Teeka4! For US, UK & Canada, shop at www.boldenusa.com Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod Youtube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 1m

  8. 12/02/2025

    The "So What Do We Do Now" Episode ft. Tai (Foodie In Lagos)

    This week, we are joined by a fabulous guest, Tai of Foodie in Lagos, who’s an equally hilarious babe. We talk about the rite of passage of pranking your siblings, how dealing with grief never gets easier, and how kids are never taught traditions and the reasons behind them, but are expected to obey them completely. We also get into how Tai started a successful food blog through her BlackBerry Messenger status, which has now grown into a community of 60,000+ people! There’s also some really juicy dilemmas about teenage pregnancy, transitioning from friends to lovers and how to handle leeches in the form of friends who keep taking advantage of you.  Our friends at Coca-Cola also have the juiciest offers to win N250 million in prizes if you buy a 50cl Coke, Scan the QR code & Share! Visit https://www.coca-cola.com/ng/en/offerings/share-a-coke to see how you too can win! The Big Bounce Bash (December 21st) tickets are still up for sale at https://tix.africa/bounce-bash-25  And you absolutely should go to the Foodie In Lagos Festival on the 17th of December!  Choose Bolden products for all your skincare needs like we do! They're available at Medplus Pharmacy locations, Nectar Beauty, Beauty Hut & Teeka4! For US, UK & Canada, shop at www.boldenusa.com Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod Youtube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
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I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu, who have been saying the quiet parts out loud since 2017. Each week, they unpack pop culture, careers, money, dating, family and the many confusions of modern adulthood with brutal honesty, big laughs, and zero pretending. Come for the banter. Stay for the hot takes, hard truths, and the comfort of knowing somebody else is also figuring life out. Season 8 Begins this February. Follow @isaidwhatisaidpod on IG to stay up to date https://isaidwhatisaidpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Carousel Network
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Carousel Network
  • Show Website
    I Said What I Said

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