If you know us you know we love movies, music and comedy so this episode really got us thinking about why these are our loves.

We really do need to give a huge shout out to local N.I comedians, especially for inspiring us with their creativity.

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In this episode:

01:10 This week’s topic: Stand Up Comedy VS Movies

07:28 Comedy standards are better in Ireland

12:09 Some people just forget what comedians are

16:46 Movies can bring emotions out of you

21:38 There are great Irish movies that are underrated

28:15 Reddit

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Whilst someone cleary came dressed letting us know where her heart lay, this was still a really interesting debate!

Who would you pick?

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In this episode:

00:38 This week’s topic: Dancehall VS Afro Beats

01:53 Difference of Dancehall and Afro Beats

05:00 Modern dancehall and afro beats artists are more commercialised

11:36 Dancehall has more variety

19:38 Mostly Africans listen to Afro Beats

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

BeyHive vs Swifties - which side are you on?

I think we surprised each other on this one 👀

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In this episode:

00:42 This week’s topic: Beyonce vs Taylor Swift

03:37 Taylor Swift and Beyonce are both greedy

05:10 Beyonce’s new album is awful

06:22 Taylor Swift’s NPR was crap

10:41 Taylor Swift’s music is the same all the time

19:45 Reddit

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Zambia vs Ireland, potatoes vs nshima, which will win?

Spoiler alert, you’re dealing with two stubborn people who didn’t expect to talk about their native foods for so long 🤣

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In this episode:

00:35 This week’s topic: Potatoes Vs Nshima

01:54 What is Nshima?

13:47 Is potato a superior ingredient?

15:18 Most African and Asian households are not taught to cook with measurements

20:18 Nshima is cooked the same way every time unlike potatoes 

29:38 Reddit

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

An easily divisive topic but as a black Zambian born Brit, dating a white Northern Ireland born Irish man (what a tongue twister…), what are our views on the island of Ireland? 

Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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In this episode:

01:07 Topic this week: United Ireland: For or Against

01:42 Quick history of Ireland

06:43 Do Protestants and Catholics have political issues?

09:14 Has things been better this year (2024)

11:41 Are we better off without the army, soldiers, checkpoints etc.?

24:54 People in Northern Ireland for a long time have not voted on policy

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

We might have met on a dating app but we don’t agree on which one we would get rid of…

In this episode:

01:42 Today’s topic: Online vs Real Life Dating

07:52 G’s first impression

16:15 Pros and cons of dating

16:45 How do you view the concept of dating apps?

25:28 What do you think about being set up with someone?

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Would you pay your spouse's family to marry them?

Not going to lie, we thought this would be a quick discussion but introducing someone to your culture & traditions, especially when there can be negative connotations means sometimes you need to come back to certain conversations.

Will G pay a bride price? Will Chik find a happy compromise?

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In this episode:

01:32 This weeks topic: Bride Price

03:11 How does it work?

06:21 Bride Price = Selling their daughter to a man for an agreed price

12:19 How it feels as a woman when they say this is your worth

24:58 Should you get rid of the tradition in this day and age?

29:32 Would you adapt the concept if it was outside of your cultural traditions?

41:43 As an African daughter your work is never done so how can we feel safer setting up a man with a home who might switch up on us?

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

What happens when you mix two foodies and two cultures? Some very strong opinions that’s what!

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In this episode:

02:26 Today’s topic: Zambian food vs Irish food

03:18 What is Nshima?

08:06 Irish stew is like dog food

23:46 Does all Zambian cuisine have tomato and onion in it?

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Whilst we might not have followed tradition by moving in together before marriage, we are quite a traditional couple. It just happens that we have chosen a slightly different path to marriage which for both of us was mostly about making sure we were actually in a healthy relationship before committing.

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In this episode:

01:12 This week’s topic: Marriage [01:12]

04:46 In rural part of Zambia, young girls are married to older men [04:46]

05:06 Is G for or against marriage? [05:16]

08:29 People don’t go into marriage for the right reasons [08:29]

09:46 Men propose because they have to rather than they want to [9:46]

11:19 Is a blessing by the church necessary if you elope? [11:19]

12:48 Marriage is technically just a bit of paper, there should be a prior commitment [12:48]

18:21 People are still naive about the real meaning of marriage [18:21]

20:22 Some people change when they get married [20:22]

25:34 Family vs relatives after marriage [25:34]

31:13 Reddit [31:13]

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumoandgareth

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Did you know there are two Black History months? Do we need any Black History Months?

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In this episode:

02:11 This week’s topic: Black History Month [02:11]

02:58 What’s the point of Black History Month? [02:58]

04:33 G thinks it’s silly [04:33]

07:09 The only African history taught in G’s schools was the ancient Egyptians [07:09]

08:43 Are we all taught the same black historical figures [08:43]

11:48 English schools teaching Black History through the slave trade [11:48]

13:30 Life as a black content creator, influencer & entrepreneur [13:30]

16:01 Chik: “I say no to Black History Month” [16:01]

17:10 Pick issues that are relevant to the people you’re teaching - no issues in schools should be off the table [17:10]

19:20 Black people seem to have their story highlighted for a month [19:20]

20:38 Whitewashing of history - Ancient Egyptians [20:38]

27:58 How else can you educate people? [27:58]

31:23 Where does Chik fit in as a black person? [31:23]

33:29 Some books written by black women are banned in America [33:29]

37:50 Summary: For or against Black History Month? [37:50]

37:57 Reddit [37:57]

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumoandgareth

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/chikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/@chikumoandgareth

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof