I Said What I Said

The Carousel Network

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. 4D AGO

    The "Smell Good, Look Good" Episode ft. Teniola Aladese

    This week, we have the best actor in the world on the best podcast in the world — Teniola Aladese! We talk about the Super Eagles' ill-timed win against Iran (like PLEASE), the rising cost of living in the country, Teni’s rise to fame in Nollywood and how she structures her career & personal life now as a very prominent actor. We also sort out some juicy dilemmas about infidelity, stealing & mother-daughter trauma (a real trifecta). You know the best episodes are the ones where we have 3 big, beautiful babes so you’re in for a treat! Also, we have a very special scented treat tucked away in the episode, courtesy of our good friends from Beguile By Oma!  Shop the most intoxicating scents at beguile.com with our code for 5% off! ISWIS55 Teniola’s outfit, which we loooove is also available on her store @thecoolauntyinc  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 it 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.

    1h 60m

  2. MAR 25

    The "Enter With Your Change" Episode ft. Christiana & Omolara

    This week’s episode takes us on a journey — no, really, we’re joined by Christina and Omolara, who are a bus driver & conductor duo in the city of Lagos. These up-and-doing ladies have done everything from fashion design and trading to selling bush meat, and are now in the transportation business. They take us through what it’s like plying Lagos roads as women, the passengers, heavy taxes and circumstances they have to deal with on a daily basis, while also being mothers and breadwinners for their families. We also discuss the horrendous situation affecting women in Ozoro currently and the worsening safety conditions women have to deal with in Nigeria.  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 it 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.

    1h 57m

  3. MAR 18

    The "Neither Hair nor There" Episode ft Feyi Bello & L’Oréal Professionnel

    In honor of Mother’s Day and The Good Hair Day (a day we made up because this episode is brought to you by our friends at L’Oréal Professionnel Paris 🤭), we bring to you a rocking episode from the studios of The Married & Unmarried. This week’s episode features our favorite thing: Women! Feyi Bello rejoins us to talk about women, our potential millions, our hair care and motherhood. She takes us through the journey of motherhood, post partum expression and maintaining her individuality after becoming a mother. We also talk about body dysmorphia, loving your body at every stage of your life, caring for every part of yourself (because sometimes we forget our hair while caring for our wigs), and settling down for marriage but not settling for just anything. Our faves at L’Oréal Professionnel also made this a fun episode because we have a joint giveaway coming up this week and you get to win not just products but for online shoppers, also a free salon consultation! Make sure you stay locked in to our socials to find out how you can win!  As usual, 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 please leave us 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 5m

  4. MAR 10

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    The Carousel Network
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    307
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Carousel Network
  • Show Website
    I Said What I Said

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