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Loose Talk

Loose Talk

Global Village 163 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Loose Talk is a podcast about the conversations you should be having. It is hosted by Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo.

Episodes

The Flyover Jun 8, 2026 11471 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve reflect on the evolution of Afrobeats, tracing its journey through different eras and asking whether albums still have the cultural impact they once did. They also discuss ITV Benin’s feature on a new flyover project in Edo State, RCCG’s response to claims about Pastor Adeboye, and the conversations surrounding both stories. The episode also features This Week in H
ICEPOD Jun 1, 2026 8939 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with a catch-up, touching on the UEFA Champions League final, pop culture, and the state of insecurity in Nigeria. They then tackle the question of whether Ojude Oba should have gone ahead while kidnappers were still holding children, examining the differing views around celebration, culture, and national tragedy.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction and Catch-up02:
Predicted Champions May 25, 2026 12001 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with pop culture discussions, including Arsenal winning the Premier League, Niniola announcing the death of her husband and manager Michael Ndika, and Omah Lay’s comments on Nigerian music culture. They also touch on Nollywood and the growing conversation around AI and its impact on businesses. The episode also features "This Week in History" and "Fan Mail
Cybercrime Slippery Slope May 18, 2026 12344 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before discussing the joint US-Nigeria military operation that reportedly led to the killing of ISIS’ second-in-command and one of the world’s most active terrorists. They also examine the sentencing of an internet troll over defamatory posts about Adekunle Gold and his family. The episode features This Week in History and wraps up wit
The Unemployable May 12, 2026 10229 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before unpacking the debate around whether Nigerians are becoming unemployable, following recent comments by Tosin Eniolorunda. They examine the realities facing Nigerian youths in a changing economy and react to the FG scrapping UTME requirements for Colleges of Education. The episode also features This Week in History, reflecting on
M$NEY & Politics May 4, 2026 11180 AOT2 opens with Afrobeats and a catch-up between Osagie and Steve before Jude Egbas, Deputy Editor at TheCable, joins the conversation. Together, they dig into the ADC crisis, how the opposition is repositioning ahead of 2027, and who might succeed Sanwo-Olu in Lagos. The episode also covers This Week in History and closes with a review of Asake's Money album.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction24
Throwback: The Donald Duke Episode Apr 27, 2026 10270 Before Tinubu. Before Atiku's last run. Before half of you even knew Loose Talk existed, we sat down with the man who wanted to be president of Nigeria.July 2018. Donald Duke. Two-term Governor of Cross River. Architect of Tinapa, the Calabar Carnival, and the cleanest city this country has ever produced. Days into declaring his run, weeks away from clinching the SDP ticket.AOT2, Steve, a
The Finance Bro feat Damilola Alonge Apr 20, 2026 10985 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve host Damilola Alonge for a deep dive into the Nigerian economy, unpacking key trends, policy shifts, and what they mean for everyday Nigerians. The episode also features This Week in History before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction23:30 - Guest's Introduction29:50 - The state of the Nigerian economy02:45:00 - This week in history----------------Follow Loose T
Steve Tinubu Apr 13, 2026 13229 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with the Lassa fever outbreak before diving into the debate around Seyi Tinubu at the rave and the tension between dancing and dissent. They examine Nigeria’s rising poverty rate and reactions to the Minister of Finance admitting errors in the new tax laws.The episode also covers Burna Boy and DJ Tunez’s altercation, Omah Lay’s sophomore album Clarity of M
Resignation Season Apr 6, 2026 12117 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with Easter reflections before examining the wave of political resignations ahead of elections. They move into music and react to President Tinubu’s meeting with Plateau victims.The episode also covers key stories, including Flutterwave’s banking license, multiple data breach claims, education policy changes, a court ruling against Airtel, Oracle’s layoffs, a
Convention Tings Mar 30, 2026 12749 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Ayra Starr winning Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2026 before catching up on the week. They break down the APC National Convention and discuss average income streams in Nigeria, then move into Nollywood, tech news, and music. The episode also covers This Week in History, revisiting Nigeria’s switch from right-hand to left-hand drive, and wraps up
Milk and NYSC Mar 23, 2026 11902 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve open with a discussion on radio culture before reacting to reports from a disturbing festival in Ozoro, Delta State, and the conversations it triggered. They also break down Chatham House’s view on Tinubu’s UK state visit and its implications for Nigeria. They close the episode with Fan MailsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:02:00 - Raping Festival in Ozoro, Delta Stat

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