J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @zelormassaquoi and @ije_adachiii. This episode covers:  “HOMOPHOBIA/TRANSPHOBIA” -Personal definitions of homophobia -Personal definitions of transphobia -The cultural impact of being a member of the LBGTQIA+ community -The biggest homophobes are typically dealing with issues with their own sexuality. Facts or fiction? -Should a transgender person tell you they’re trans prior to pursuing them...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @so.intrigued and @cookingwithkalii.    This episode covers:  "MORALS"  -Personal definitions of morality  -The impact of upbringing on a person’s moral code  -Abortions: under what circumstance is abortion considered a moral act?   -Are the immoral acts of celebrities judged differently based on who the celebrity is?  -Chivalry: do men do the things they do for women because it's right or to avoid...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @queenezirike and @mani2x___.   This episode covers:  "INFIDELITY"   - Who cheats more? Who cheats better? Men or women?   - Could you date someone whose last relationship ended because they cheated?  - Is there a difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating? If so, which is worse?  - After cheating, is it harder to get the women or the man back?  - Does it matter what exact acts were done, or...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @dinatime_ and @osamu.diamen. This episode covers: "PROMISCUITY" - What do you define as promiscuity? - Double standards: Is there a difference between a promiscuous man and a promiscuous woman? - Can someone be labeled as promiscuous by the way they dress? - Is sex work considered promiscuity? - Can a previously promiscuous person be faithful in a relationship? - Are women more likely to excuse the...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @tayojr and @astoldbynaomib. This episode covers: "Counting Favors" - Is counting favors subconscious or learned behavior? - Reciprocating what your parents have done for you: is that a choice or an obligation? - Must good deeds always be brought to light, or is it okay to leave some things unmentioned? - When is the appropriate time to "humble" someone and remind them of what you've done for them? - At what...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @_queenestherrrr and @___chidiebere. This episode covers: "Pocket Watching" -What do you define as pocket watching?  -Is questioning what someone does with their money a natural train of thought, or is it hating? -Buying designer clothing but complaining about being broke: is it your place to speak on their financial decisions? -Owing money: those that owe you money but are spending lavishly. At what point do...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @seuntheactivist and @lade_dadee. This episode covers: "Black Consciousness" -What is Black consciousness? -Are most Black people socially aware/informed? -Do African immigrants truly not see Black American issues as their issues? -Do celebrities opinions on social issues truly matter? -Are some people protesting for the wrong reasons? -Are non-black people speaking up now because they're finally "seeing the...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, @KRDot and @ObiBryant. This episode covers:  "Social Media" -How much of an effect does social media have on the way we perceive the world?  -Is social media a credible source for news and other information?  -How much of an impact do social media influencers truly make?  -People are afraid to post what they truly think on social media because they're afraid of the backlash. Facts or fiction? -Does posting...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Mac and Glo. This episode covers: "Get A Hobby" -How much time is too much time spent on hobbies or friendships? -Some men don't want women to spend time with certain friends, and vice versa - Fair reasoning or insecurity? -Do people pursue multiple hobbies as a way to escape from the realities of their relationships? -Women have a hard time understanding the bond that men and their friends have, because their...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Dina and Chioma. This episode covers: "Fake Love" -Should your parents support your dreams unconditionally? -If you get a negative response from your friend in reference to your idea (ex: they say you’re not capable of achieving that goal), how would you react? -If someone says that they don’t believe in your idea, you go forward with it, and they support you anyway, do you consider that to be fake love? -If...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topic of the week with special guests, Ini and Tiggi. This episode covers: "Body Positivity" -Society’s definition of body positivity -Is it a genuine movement to promote self love or an excuse for living an unhealthy lifestyle? -The original intent of the body positivity movement vs what it has become -The impact of gender on body positivity -Body positivity in reference to complexion This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Yemi, Teni, and Emeka. This episode covers: "Deal Breakers" -religious differences -parents opinions -field of work -mental illnesses -genetic disorders -keeping/changing last names This candid conversation addresses these topics, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Ini and Kirsten.  This episode covers:  "Oppression Olympics: Africans vs African Americans, Part 2"  -Gender roles associated with African/African American relationships   -Do African Americans lack respect for African culture?  -Is the African cultural definition of respect outdated?  -Serving a man's plate: expectation or kindness?  -Intercultural deal breakers  This candid conversation addresses these...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Ini and Kirsten. This episode covers: "Oppression Olympics: Africans vs African Americans" -Which group tries to distances themselves more from the other? -Is African culture a trend now, or are African Americans genuinely interested in it? -Can people identify as Black if their ancestors were not slaves? -The impact of white supremacy on the divide between Africans and African Americans -Romantic relationships between...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, RaeStxx, Ti, and Problematic Papi. This episode covers: "Loyal or Stupid?" - The definition of a ride or die - Do you think ride or die is a woman thing solely or can men also fit this description? - When do you stop holding someone down? What are your limits? - What is the difference between being a ride or die or "building up a man"? - Do people avoid doing the wrong thing because they truly believe it’s wrong or...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, @Femtro and @GWG_Beauty. This episode covers: "Unforgivable" -If someone murdered a relative of yours, can you truly forgive that? -Is there such a thing as unforgivable? -Does it vary based on who commits the offense? -The difference between someone who has patience and someone who is a push over -Does public disrespect deserve a public apology? -Do you have a strike rule? How many times do you have to offend me for...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, @DinaTime_ and @OhLexSee. This episode covers: "Manipulation" This episode is inspired by the Sco Pa Tu Manaa (a trending topic where people state their opinions on a given word) topic, "Men". The tweet states: "Men: I don’t want a relationship rn Women: I will do everything a wife does for this man to hopefully change his mind, but if he doesn’t I’ll just say he manipulated me and used me. Then tweet “Men ain’t s**t”...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, D_Sly and Dave. This episode covers: "FAKE WOKE" Year to year, it seems like a new social justice movement emerges and becomes popularly mentioned and followed (Black Lives Matter, Me Too, LGBT Social Movements). Often, people's opinions of these movements are used as a reason to "cancel" other people. Do people actually care about these social justice movements or is it a trend they participate in for the sake of...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, Tone and Loda. This episode covers: "God Forbid" - Fellas, if your wife gained a significant amount of weight after marriage, would you divorce her? - Ladies, if your husband went broke after marriage, would you divorce him? - If you answered no to either question, where do you draw the line? - Is there a limit on his broke time period? - What if the weight gain was out of her control? - Is this topic sexist in...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week special guests, DinaTime and Kirsten. This episode covers: "Parental Control" - The aftermath: the pros/cons of corporal punishment - Can you directly correlate childhood beatings to needing therapy or is there something deeper? - Is there a correlation between corporal punishment and committing crime? - Parental instinct vs impulse - Parents' financial responsibilities This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others,...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Julia, Dannie, and Collins. This episode covers: "Gold Diggers" - What is a gold digger? - High standards vs gold digging - Can we equate gold digging to sex work? - City girl summer This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst others, while covering some of the most popping trending topics on the TL from that week. Enjoy! #JAdePodcast

In this final episode of Season 1, J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Lexxx and CityBoi. This episode covers: "Which Is Worse, Emotional Cheating or Physical Cheating?" - When women cheat, there’s always an emotional component. True or false? - Is it harder to get a woman back or man back after cheating? - Who cheats more, men or women? - What if you knew the person they cheated with? - Does the confession time window matter? This candid...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, Young Draco and Aunty. This episode covers: "Do You Believe That Having Friends of the Opposite Sex Leads to Infidelity in a Relationship?" Yes or No? - Does the length of the friendship matter? - Does background of the friendship play a factor? (Childhood friend vs and old fling that became friends) - Who to side with if friend and significant other are arguing - How close is TOO close? This candid conversation...

J. Adé discusses the controversial topics of the week with special guests, MJ and Jobert. This episode covers: "People Always Make Time for Who or What Is Important to Them. If You Hear the Word "Busy" Too Often, Read Between the Lines." Is This a True Statement? - “Real busy” vs “fake busy” - Priorities in relationships vs friendship vs family - Side hustles vs socialization - Social media’s impact: feeling the need to “look busy” This candid conversation addresses these topics, amongst...