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I Said What I Said

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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

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1:56:39

The "Major & Minor Icks" Episode

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2026/04/08

After weeks of back-to-back bangers with some phenomenal guests, this week FK & Jola are alone on the couch. The episode starts with a recap of their enjoyment-filled Easter weekend (up Jesus), which leads into an interesting conversation on the importance of excellence and innovation in faith-based endeavours - from books to businesses.They then have a conversation about the very real dangers women face on the internet as a result of the lack of regulation around AI usage, especially with the

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1:59:53

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

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2026/04/01

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

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1:57:25

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

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2026/03/25

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

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2:05:08

The "Neither Hair nor There" Episode ft Feyi Bello &...

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2026/03/18

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

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2:37:29

The "Whimsical Welcome Back" Episode

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2026/02/11

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

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2:10:03

The "Feliz Credit Alert" Episode

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2025/12/17

Ladies & Gents, welcome to our last episode of season 7. We’ve had such a fantastic run with you all yet again, and this season ends on a high note. We discussed all the fun activities we’re getting up to this month, and how our year has truly felt from January to December. This led us to reflect on the areas we want to improve in 2026, including supporting our friends with their children. We talked about becoming better support groups for parents, getting married SOON so we can receive free

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2:01:01

The "Let's Make A Group" Episode

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2025/12/10

What time is it? Christmas time, so it’s our vacation! Just kidding, we might have one or two more fun releases for you guys before the end of the year. It’s just us in the studio this week, and we talk about our December plans (we can’t wait to leave Lagos, of course)… It’s also an intense & thought-provoking episode in which we discuss the erosion of real community, friendship, and communal life. We also discuss how impossible it is to solve our societal (and national) issues because of

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1:28:34

The "So What Do We Do Now" Episode ft. Tai (Foodie In...

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2025/12/02

This week, we are joined by a fabulous guest, Tai of Foodie in Lagos, who’s an equally hilarious babe. We talk about the rite of passage of pranking your siblings, how dealing with grief never gets easier, and how kids are never taught traditions and the reasons behind them, but are expected to obey them completely. We also get into how Tai started a successful food blog through her BlackBerry Messenger status, which has now grown into a community of 60,000+ people! There’s also some really juicy

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3:06:52

The "Return to Culture" Episode ft Dimma Umeh

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2025/11/19

We hope your 'undies' weren't in a bunch as a result of our absence last week because what was missing last week has been made up for this week. After a glimpse into FK's new high-level hobby to set things off, the ladies of ISWIS explore, travel and the importance of preserving Nigerian culture. Joined by Dimma Umeh as she graces us for her 4th feature on the pod, (Yes, it's her 4th time) this episode is a history exchange class coupled with top tier comedy and an analysis of a unique marital

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1:15:14

The "Pre Invasion" Episode

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2025/11/05

This week, Jola & FK are alone on the couch as they discuss the state of the nation (are you ready for a Trump-led invasion?), Lagos Fashion Week, and whatever is in the air making many people ill. They then provide excellent, bad advice to a number of you struggling with everything from gluttonous talking stages to bigoted parents. We hope this episode makes you think deeply & laugh even more. As always, let us know your thoughts, and enjoy!Join FK & Jola on their Samsung journey and

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2:13:56

The "Faith and Feminism" Episode ft. Blessing Omakwu

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2025/10/29

This week’s episode is sponsored by God’s grace. Jola & FK are joined by Blessing Omakwu, the CEO of The She Tank, a gender-equality evangelist, and a really knowledgeable theologian. The girls get into the dicey topic of balancing one’s faith and feminism; if these concepts are entirely antithetical to one another, OR if religious text is actually more feminist than we believe. They shed light on our favourite Bible stories and on how much nuance is required in the pursuit of Christ. They also

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1:55:14

The "Busybody Friend" Episode

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2025/09/24

This week, FK & Jola are back in the studio after a whirlwind of a weekend. Jola FINALLY receives her long-lost luggage from KLM & FK has an 8-hour sleep cycle she calls a “short nap”. The girls discuss the importance of reconnecting with friends, especially given the busy nature of life, the challenges of planning group trips, and the value of critique/feedback in relationships. Because if your friends can’t tell you you’re crazy, who can? They also offer some very-needed advice to a girl

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1:38:16

The “Real You” Episode ft. Candice Brathwaite

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2025/09/10

This week, we’re joined by the one & only Candice Brathwaite! She was THE perfect guest and agony aunt for your all your dilemmas. We talked about why you shouldn’t chase social media fame, what true “authenticity” looks like online,the pressure on young people to hustle constantly rather than rest, and parenting in this new age of hyper-visibility. We also get into the tough subject of abortions, death and infidelity from partners. We think this episode is the perfect balance between serious

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1:53:49

The "AI Wahala" Episode

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2025/09/03

The best words to describe this episode? A robust train of thought. We start off talking about the effect of AI on human interaction and end up at BBLs. How? You have to listen. We also delve into another age-gap relationship dilemma and the pitfalls of financial imbalance (as Reminisce would say) in a two-person household. The lovers are also never left out; we tackle dilemmas about a girl who hates her boyfriend, and some delusional angels who are SURE that their crushes like them, even if said

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1:50:08

The "8th Anniversary" Episode

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2025/08/27

The Bounce is 8years old! 8 entire years. So in this episode, the ladies spend some time alone (together) talking through their thoughts on 8 years carrying the podcast industry of Nigeria on their backs, meeting people from all over the World at live shows, solving dilemmas and having a jolly good yapping session. They also share their views on family support, nepotism and eat some cake because it's not easy to host 8 exceptional years of I Said What I Said.To Celebrate with us, share your favorite

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1:31:43

The "Authentic Sorta Kinda" Episode ft. Simi...

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2025/08/13

This week, we’re joined by THE fabulous SimiMoonlight as she takes us through what it’s really like being a notable fashion and lifestyle content creator in a world with increasing parasocial relationships & fewer boundaries as you become more visible on the internet. An episode without our silliness doesn’t exist, so obviously we talked about the big lady age that is 30+ and all it comes with, and the comedic relief that is Nollywood. We also tackle some fascinating dilemmas around twin-sibling

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55:50

The "Tipsy in Toronto" Episode

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2025/08/06

In this lively episode, FK and Jola discuss their recent experiences in Toronto, reflecting on the energy of the crowd during their show, their post-show adventures and the realization of their career growth. They share humorous anecdotes about their time out, the challenges of jet lag and the luxury of their accommodation, leading to a sense of excitement for the upcoming show in New York tonight.In this episode, the hosts discuss their current experiences in New York, touching on the balance

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1:55:32

The "Recap and Reconnaissance " Episode

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2025/07/30

This week's episode starts with a recap of our 1400+ live show on Sunday: long-distance guests, games with the crowd and interesting dilemmas. We also attempted to solve several interesting dilemmas, including moving for love and figuring out a talking stage. The London Show was incredible, and we have many people to thank, starting with our amazing audience. We also extend big love to our wonderful sponsors, Ruka Hair & Kai Collective, for making sure we looked good, and to the members of the

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2:01:33

The "Art of Yearning" Episode

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2025/07/23

This week, your girls are back on the road. Fresh off our first wedding hosting gig in Rome, we solve several dilemmas (including one about figuring out if a man likes you based on eye contact) before diving into the importance of bringing back yearning. Being too cool for love and each other is ruining the dating game and we are here to encourage us all to go back to the basics. Remember, our London Live Show tickets are still available for purchase, and we look forward to seeing you

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1:46:57

The "Love & Legacy" Episode

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2025/07/16

One thing about us, we are always dynamic. Last week we were chill gals. This week we bring to you the ramblings of two insane babes who are excited about our upcoming tour. We talk about an unforeseen but exciting occurrence in Nigerian politics (RIP??), the importance of living a life that will leave a positive legacy, the recently concluded local government election, and FK’s new crush + upcoming nuptials (listen to find out). We also have some dilemmas we’d like you to help us solve - not

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