Between Me and You Podcast

Tadiwanashe Magadzire; Fazilla Maseko

Between Me & You is a podcast by Tadiwanashe Magadzire and Fazilla Maseko, two friends navigating adulthood as African women in their 20s. From friendships and dating to family, culture, identity and career, no conversation is off limits. We’re having the honest conversations we all have with our closest friends—no pretending, no perfect answers, just real talk, big laughs and different perspectives. Think of it as the group chat you didn’t know you needed. Come for the conversations. Stay for the feeling of sitting with your friends.

Episodes

  1. Oct 23

    Ep. 6: The “P” Word: Men Are Losing Too?! | Who Actually Benefits from the Patriarchy?

    If the patriarchy is supposed to benefit men, why are so many men struggling under the expectations it places on them? 👀 The patriarchy is often discussed as a system that gives men power and disadvantages women. But what happens when we look beyond who holds the power and start asking who is actually benefiting from the system itself? In Episode 6 of Between Me and You, we’re getting into the conversation around the patriarchy, unpacking traditional gender roles, the expectations placed on both men and women, and the ways these expectations shape our identities, relationships, and mental well-being. From men being expected to provide, lead, and suppress their emotions to women being expected to nurture, accommodate, and carry the emotional load, we’re asking whether the roles society has assigned us are really serving either of us. Does the patriarchy genuinely benefit men, or does it place them under a different kind of pressure? How do the expectations placed on men and women reinforce one another? And what would our relationships look like if we stopped measuring people against rigid ideas of what a man or a woman should be? This is Part 2 of our two-part conversation on men’s mental health, following our discussion on toxic masculinity. We’re taking the conversation a step further by examining the wider system behind some of these expectations, challenging familiar narratives, and asking the uncomfortable question: who really wins? Because maybe the conversation isn’t just about men versus women. Maybe it’s about understanding the systems we’ve inherited, the expectations we continue to uphold, and what it would take to build healthier relationships with ourselves and one another. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Welcome to Between Me and You, where we have real conversations about real life, relationships, and everything in between. ☕️🤍 With Tadi and Faz 🎙️ Listen & follow YouTube: ‪​⁠ https://youtube.com/@bmy.podcast?si=7d-0Key5RFd0NWdc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/between-me-and-you-podcast/id6811016260 Follow the hosts Tadiwanashe Magazire: @_idwa_ Fazilla Maseko: @fazilla.maseko Business enquiries: betweenmeandyouzw@gmail.com

  2. Oct 16

    Ep. 5: Are You Man Enough? | Toxic Masculinity | Men’s Mental health (Part 1)

    What does it really mean to be a man? And who gets to decide? From being told to “man up” to being taught that vulnerability is weakness, many men grow up navigating expectations that leave little room for fear, sadness, or asking for help. But what happens when the pressure to be strong becomes the very thing that stops men from speaking up? In Episode 5 of Between Me and You, we’re getting into the conversation around toxic masculinity, unpacking the societal expectations placed on men, the pressure to suppress emotions, and how traditional ideas of manhood can affect men’s mental health and the relationships they have with the people around them. Where do we draw the line between healthy masculinity and toxic expectations? Can men be vulnerable without feeling like they’re losing their masculinity? And how do we create space for men to be honest about what they’re going through without shame or judgement? This is Part 1 of our two-part conversation on men’s mental health. We’re challenging the narratives, asking the uncomfortable questions, and making room for a conversation that matters. Because being a man shouldn’t mean suffering in silence. 💬 Join the conversation: What does healthy masculinity look like to you? Tell us in the comments. We want to hear YOUR side. Welcome to Between Me and You, where we have real conversations about real life, relationships, and everything in between. With Tadi and Faz Listen & subscribe YouTube: ​⁠ https://youtube.com/@bmy.podcast?si=j5xziCePXG6y6s3E

  3. Oct 8

    Ep. 4: Friendship Is Expensive... And Some of Us Aren't Paying the Price

    Everyone wants a village… but are we actually willing to be villagers? 👀 We love talking about community, having a solid support system, and surrounding ourselves with people who show up for us. But what happens when friendship starts requiring more than just good vibes and cute pictures? When being a good friend means giving your time, making sacrifices, having uncomfortable conversations, and showing up even when it’s inconvenient? In Episode 4 of Between Me and You, Tadi and Faz are getting into the REAL cost of friendship. From the expectations we place on our friends to the effort it takes to maintain meaningful relationships, we're asking the questions we don't always want to answer. 💌 In this episode, we're talking about: • Why friendship can feel so expensive. • Everyone wants a village, but are you willing to be a villager? • The difference between wanting support and being supportive. • Are we expecting too much from our friends? • What does showing up for your friends actually look like? • Friendship expectations, boundaries, and the realities of growing up. Because the truth is, you can't keep asking people to pour into you if you're never willing to pour into them. So, let's talk about it. 🫣 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you ever felt like you were doing more in a friendship than the other person? Or have you ever realised that you wanted a certain kind of friendship but weren't necessarily showing up as that kind of friend yourself? Tell us in the comments. We want to hear YOUR side. 💕 Welcome to Between Me and You, where we have real conversations about real girlhood, relationships, and everything in between. With Tadi and Faz 🥰 Watch & Subscrube YouTube: ​⁠ https://youtube.com/@bmy.podcast?si=m_teF7MfYXiBaCfa

  4. Sep 18

    So…Are We Still Friends?

    Welcome to the first episode of Between Me & You, your new favourite space for girl chat, honest conversations and all the things that usually start in the group chat. Hosted by Tadiwanashe Magadzire and Fazilla Maseko, this is where we get into the things we say out loud, the things we probably shouldn’t, and everything in between. For our very first episode, we’re talking about friendship in adulthood and what happens when the people we love, the lives we’re living and the expectations we have of each other begin to evolve. We’re unpacking changing dynamics, different seasons of life, communication, effort and the expectations we bring into our friendships. Because as we grow, our friendships grow with us, and sometimes maintaining connection means learning to understand people differently. So, between me and you…are we still friends? Or are we just learning what friendship looks like now? Get comfortable and join us for our very first conversation. 🤍 Enjoyed this episode? Join the conversation by using #BetweenMeandYouPoscast And tell us: How have your expectations of friendship changed as you’ve grown older?What does friendship look like in your current season? Listen & follow YouTube: ​⁠​⁠ https://youtube.com/@bmy.podcast?si=Bs9o35LkZx2zWI6P Follow the hosts Tadiwanashe Magadzire: @_idwa_ Fazilla Maseko: @fazilla.maseko 📧 Business enquiries: betweenmeandyouzw@gmail.com #podcast #girlchat #friendship #friendshipdynamics

About

Between Me & You is a podcast by Tadiwanashe Magadzire and Fazilla Maseko, two friends navigating adulthood as African women in their 20s. From friendships and dating to family, culture, identity and career, no conversation is off limits. We’re having the honest conversations we all have with our closest friends—no pretending, no perfect answers, just real talk, big laughs and different perspectives. Think of it as the group chat you didn’t know you needed. Come for the conversations. Stay for the feeling of sitting with your friends.

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