Free Your Mind

Guest(s) : Paul, Margaret, Edna and Gerard

Welcome to Topsy-Turvy week on The Gold Coast Report podcast network! The Show host introduces himself and his guests (0:10), life is good at MEST (1:37). How has social media affected how we interact with each other (7:08)? Margaret talks about the role parental guidance can play in controlling social media use among kids (11:20) and Paul shares his thoughts on social media as a tool (12:25) What? You can do that(13:30)!? Edna talks social media business and linkedin (16:15).

Have you ever tried recording a whole event with an iPad (17:25)? Gerard shares his thoughts on how much of a distraction social media can be (18:52). Does social media enable you feed your ego? The crew discuss different scenarios (20:00). Margaret and Edna dish on reality shows in Kenya, we have those in Ghana(26:24)?? The crew get into the next segment, "Keeping It Real" and begin by sharing their opinions on sharing bank accounts with your significant other (28:10).

Should we glorify overweight people or encourage or motivate them to lose weight(37:20)? The guests share their thoughts on polygamy. Would they take the offer if it was legal (46:40)?

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Guest(s) : Paul, Margaret, Edna and Gerard

Welcome to Topsy-Turvy week on The Gold Coast Report podcast network! The Show host introduces himself and his guests (0:10), life is good at MEST (1:37). How has social media affected how we interact with each other (7:08)? Margaret talks about the role parental guidance can play in controlling social media use among kids (11:20) and Paul shares his thoughts on social media as a tool (12:25) What? You can do that(13:30)!? Edna talks social media business and linkedin (16:15).

Have you ever tried recording a whole event with an iPad (17:25)? Gerard shares his thoughts on how much of a distraction social media can be (18:52). Does social media enable you feed your ego? The crew discuss different scenarios (20:00). Margaret and Edna dish on reality shows in Kenya, we have those in Ghana(26:24)?? The crew get into the next segment, "Keeping It Real" and begin by sharing their opinions on sharing bank accounts with your significant other (28:10).

Should we glorify overweight people or encourage or motivate them to lose weight(37:20)? The guests share their thoughts on polygamy. Would they take the offer if it was legal (46:40)?

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Moos, Benji

Guest : Papa Oppong

Moos returns! It's been a while since we heard his voice on FYM. Welcome back buddy (0:16). Donald introduces special guest Papa Oppong (0:40). Why do people stay? Donald brings up a discussion that has been trending on social media throughout the week (1:20).

The 1st story on FYMF takes us to Zimbabwe, Vee thinks all sins are equal (5:09) Papa wants to know, who's God (5:39)? The discussion switches to the Ghanaian educational system and the need to make French education compulsory but more conversational. Donald has some concerns (10:05). If you're ever in France with Vee and you can't speak French, she's got your back (13:23)! As a country, can we be more organised (13:43)? Papa shares a bizarre experience (15:09) and Moos explains what a slip of tongue is (18:19). The crew discuss the tragic events that occurred in Takoradi last week, a situation that really hit home for Benji (20:38).

Benji talks about how much Ghanaians appreciate a scene (26:30) and the FYM crew play One Man Thousand with Papa Oppong (28:50). Papa encourages people to "stay in their lane" (36:58). Let's talk about Rihanna (43:35) Does fashion design pay? (46:40)

http://allafrica.com/stories/201705080261.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabqpss

http://www.africanews.com/2017/05/06/ghana-government-slammed-for-decision-to-make-french-compulsory-in-schools/

http://www.herald.ng/dead-body-refuses-burial-redirects-villagers-house-killer/?utm_source=nnd&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nnd

http://citifmonline.com/2017/05/10/it-was-a-slip-of-tongue-bugri-naabu-apologizes-to-minister/

https://t.co/MFKmB3NOuI

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Moos, Benji

Guest : Papa Oppong

Moos returns! It's been a while since we heard his voice on FYM. Welcome back buddy (0:16). Donald introduces special guest Papa Oppong (0:40). Why do people stay? Donald brings up a discussion that has been trending on social media throughout the week (1:20).

The 1st story on FYMF takes us to Zimbabwe, Vee thinks all sins are equal (5:09) Papa wants to know, who's God (5:39)? The discussion switches to the Ghanaian educational system and the need to make French education compulsory but more conversational. Donald has some concerns (10:05). If you're ever in France with Vee and you can't speak French, she's got your back (13:23)! As a country, can we be more organised (13:43)? Papa shares a bizarre experience (15:09) and Moos explains what a slip of tongue is (18:19). The crew discuss the tragic events that occurred in Takoradi last week, a situation that really hit home for Benji (20:38).

Benji talks about how much Ghanaians appreciate a scene (26:30) and the FYM crew play One Man Thousand with Papa Oppong (28:50). Papa encourages people to "stay in their lane" (36:58). Let's talk about Rihanna (43:35) Does fashion design pay? (46:40)

http://allafrica.com/stories/201705080261.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabqpss

http://www.africanews.com/2017/05/06/ghana-government-slammed-for-decision-to-make-french-compulsory-in-schools/

http://www.herald.ng/dead-body-refuses-burial-redirects-villagers-house-killer/?utm_source=nnd&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nnd

http://citifmonline.com/2017/05/10/it-was-a-slip-of-tongue-bugri-naabu-apologizes-to-minister/

https://t.co/MFKmB3NOuI

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Hosts : Donald, Cel, Vee, Lemuel

We're back! The crew catch-up after a week away, but Cel would rather be somewhere else (0:50). Free Your Mind Frenzy segment begins, brace yourself for a tech theme this week, Africans across the continent have been up to some really interesting stuff! (2:50).

Vee and the rest of the crew discuss the ways tech can be introduced into our educational system in Ghana (3:20) and Lemuel brings our attention to a different side of things regarding the discussion on technology (5:25). The crew discuss the need for private schools to step up their game (8:02). Step forward Justin Kashaigili, Donald introduces a black star (10:30)! Is there a potential market for motorcycle transport in Ghana (11:12)?

Donald expresses his concerns at the lack of enough preventive care measures for a country that struggles with healthcare delivery (17:04). Medical Marijuana? Now that could be tricky (20:22).

Tinder for all! Even for those without thumbs (20:35). Donald introduces the main topic, the crew discuss hitting children and it's effect on abusers and victims of abuse (23:30). Vee is a mother, but not to a human (24:57). Donald talks about children imitating and the validation of domestic violence (29:50). Finally, whose timeline is this? (35:15)

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2017/05/02/teaching-with-technology/#cxrecs_s?platform=hootsuite

https://twitter.com/ajplus/status/859203306198941696

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/02/africa/alf-aitahealth-app-healthcare/index.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/03/health/jokkosante-medicine-app-senegal/index.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/26/africa/sudan-last-male-northern-white-rhino-tinder/index.html

http://allafrica.com/stories/201705040152.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt

Hosts : Donald, Cel, Vee, Lemuel

We're back! The crew catch-up after a week away, but Cel would rather be somewhere else (0:50). Free Your Mind Frenzy segment begins, brace yourself for a tech theme this week, Africans across the continent have been up to some really interesting stuff! (2:50).

Vee and the rest of the crew discuss the ways tech can be introduced into our educational system in Ghana (3:20) and Lemuel brings our attention to a different side of things regarding the discussion on technology (5:25). The crew discuss the need for private schools to step up their game (8:02). Step forward Justin Kashaigili, Donald introduces a black star (10:30)! Is there a potential market for motorcycle transport in Ghana (11:12)?

Donald expresses his concerns at the lack of enough preventive care measures for a country that struggles with healthcare delivery (17:04). Medical Marijuana? Now that could be tricky (20:22).

Tinder for all! Even for those without thumbs (20:35). Donald introduces the main topic, the crew discuss hitting children and it's effect on abusers and victims of abuse (23:30). Vee is a mother, but not to a human (24:57). Donald talks about children imitating and the validation of domestic violence (29:50). Finally, whose timeline is this? (35:15)

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2017/05/02/teaching-with-technology/#cxrecs_s?platform=hootsuite

https://twitter.com/ajplus/status/859203306198941696

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/02/africa/alf-aitahealth-app-healthcare/index.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/03/health/jokkosante-medicine-app-senegal/index.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/26/africa/sudan-last-male-northern-white-rhino-tinder/index.html

http://allafrica.com/stories/201705040152.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Kess

Guest : Lemuel Nsiah

Donald introduces this week's guest Lemuel to the rest of the FYM crew (0:25). The show begins with Free Your Mind Frenzy! First up we're off to Kenya! Teenagers want all the deets on sex Ed (2:00). Lemuel shares his views on the importance of having the sex talk at home (5:00). Staying in Kenya, the crew discuss terrible traffic in Nairobi and Ghana (7:50).

Step into the time machine with Lemuel, as he revisits a scene from 12 years ago (10:55). Back home in Ghana, we discuss Internet fraud (13:00)—Who sold an airport? Wait, what (15:02)??

Next stop South Africa, where the crew discuss the clitoris collector (21:10). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (25:15). Lemuel shares his thoughts on how Ghana's educational system compares with others in terms of how it prepares students for the real world (26:21).Kess reveals she is still on the quest to find her talent (30:50) and for the crew, the reveal of the alarming state of graduate unemployment in the country highlights the need to encourage entrepreneurship (31:31).

How much sacrifices the Ghanaian youth are willing to make to find employment (43:16)? The episode wraps up with the Keeping it real segment (49:21).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180002.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aacbllp

http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00051095.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Agroup%3Aacbllp

https://yen.com.gh/91851-30-arrested-internet-fraud-ghana.html

http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180918.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Kess

Guest : Lemuel Nsiah

Donald introduces this week's guest Lemuel to the rest of the FYM crew (0:25). The show begins with Free Your Mind Frenzy! First up we're off to Kenya! Teenagers want all the deets on sex Ed (2:00). Lemuel shares his views on the importance of having the sex talk at home (5:00). Staying in Kenya, the crew discuss terrible traffic in Nairobi and Ghana (7:50).

Step into the time machine with Lemuel, as he revisits a scene from 12 years ago (10:55). Back home in Ghana, we discuss Internet fraud (13:00)—Who sold an airport? Wait, what (15:02)??

Next stop South Africa, where the crew discuss the clitoris collector (21:10). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (25:15). Lemuel shares his thoughts on how Ghana's educational system compares with others in terms of how it prepares students for the real world (26:21).Kess reveals she is still on the quest to find her talent (30:50) and for the crew, the reveal of the alarming state of graduate unemployment in the country highlights the need to encourage entrepreneurship (31:31).

How much sacrifices the Ghanaian youth are willing to make to find employment (43:16)? The episode wraps up with the Keeping it real segment (49:21).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180002.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aacbllp

http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00051095.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Aeditor&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Agroup%3Aacbllp

https://yen.com.gh/91851-30-arrested-internet-fraud-ghana.html

http://allafrica.com/stories/201704180918.html?utm_campaign=allafrica%3Ainternal&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=promote%3Aaans%3Aabafbt

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji

Guest : Nana Ama

Hey Nana Ama! Our guest tells us how "eventful" her week has been (0:10). The show kicks off with the Free Your Mind Frenzy segment, as the hosts discuss different stories from Ghana and around the African continent (0:35).

Nana Ama shares her related experiences as the crew discuss a story from Nigeria, regarding a senior commander for the Road Safety Organisation who was reprimanded for cutting off the hair of female officers as punishment (1:00). Nana Ama and Benji react to the comments made by the former moderater of the Presbyterian church of Ghana Very Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey regarding mental health issues among students (4:34). The crew discuss the state of the systems in place to deal with mental health issues in Ghana (8:55). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (14:35). Vee suggests she may have knowledge that Benji has been sexually harassed before (15:10).

Benji reminds us who Nana Ama is (16:20). Nana Ama talks about her experience so far as she recollects her encounter with the Ghana Police Force and updates the co hosts on events in the past month (16:35). The crew discuss the role social media plays in giving people a voice (30:05).

We have a Blackstar! (37:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39567638?ocid=socialflow_twitter

http://citifmonline.com/2017/04/12/adolescent-suicides-due-to-lack-of-moral-training-prof-martey/

http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/edward-enninful-vogue-announces-alexandra-shulman-successor-new-editor

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji

Guest : Nana Ama

Hey Nana Ama! Our guest tells us how "eventful" her week has been (0:10). The show kicks off with the Free Your Mind Frenzy segment, as the hosts discuss different stories from Ghana and around the African continent (0:35).

Nana Ama shares her related experiences as the crew discuss a story from Nigeria, regarding a senior commander for the Road Safety Organisation who was reprimanded for cutting off the hair of female officers as punishment (1:00). Nana Ama and Benji react to the comments made by the former moderater of the Presbyterian church of Ghana Very Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey regarding mental health issues among students (4:34). The crew discuss the state of the systems in place to deal with mental health issues in Ghana (8:55). Donald introduces the main topic for this episode (14:35). Vee suggests she may have knowledge that Benji has been sexually harassed before (15:10).

Benji reminds us who Nana Ama is (16:20). Nana Ama talks about her experience so far as she recollects her encounter with the Ghana Police Force and updates the co hosts on events in the past month (16:35). The crew discuss the role social media plays in giving people a voice (30:05).

We have a Blackstar! (37:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39567638?ocid=socialflow_twitter

http://citifmonline.com/2017/04/12/adolescent-suicides-due-to-lack-of-moral-training-prof-martey/

http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/edward-enninful-vogue-announces-alexandra-shulman-successor-new-editor