Best Chisom Podcasts (2025)

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How to Be Brave in a Burning World with Chisom and Sayantani 29:48

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Courage in Action: Leadership in a Fractured World In this episode, recorded live at the Nobel Peace Center, Chisom Udeze and Sayantani Saha sit with the messy, urgent questions of our time: What does it mean to lead with courage in a world unraveling? How do we hold hope when governance is fragile, apathy is rising, and wars claim lives with impun…

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S6E6: Choosing Creativity: A New Career in Your 30s with Chisom of @Nri.Nka 55:15

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Hello Hero Boys and Girls, We started a new series called Celebrating Our 20s We began this series in our 29th year as a way to honor how far we’ve come since launching HerOwnHero in our early 20s. A lot has shifted — our values, beliefs, and the way we view the world — and we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and have honest conversations…

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Tales to Terrify 713 R. S. Nelson & QED 32:23

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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbath in My Ba…

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Christy Ucheibe on winning WAFCON 2024, feeling underrated, 14 career trophies and more 43:41

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Super Falcons and SL Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe speaks about playing and winning the WAFCON, the drama of the final vs Morocco, winning five consecutive league titles with Benfica, playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League and Much More.TIMESTAMP0:00 Promo1:12 Intro3:52 Winning 5 league titles with Benfica5:34 Getting the WAFCON 2024 cal…

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God Will Provide? How Religion Is Failing Nigerian Politics 1:00:13

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What does it really mean to lead Nigeria into the future? In this candid and fiery conversation, I sit down with my childhood friend, Prince (or Ifeanyi “Ify”, as I’ve always known him), to unpack the complex realities of Nigerian politics, religion, and identity. We explore the deep fault lines that shape leadership in Africa’s most populous natio…

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Season 4 Episode 8: Lessons on Thriving Through Three Career Shifts (with Dana Alrayess) 55:29

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Dana is a labor market economist whose work in the MENA region spans workforce development, gender reforms, and the future of work. Growing up, Dana's interests ranged from science and sports to languages, but never policy. She eventually studied Government and International Politics at George Mason University, with minors in Middle Eastern Studies…

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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti 50:59

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Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…

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The Price of Integrity: Duty, Accountability and a Million-Dollar “No” with Dayo Okusami 55:30

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Dayo Okusami is a partner at TEMPLARS, and one of Nigeria’s most respected transactional lawyers — a negotiator who lives where international practice meets local complexity. Born in Lagos and raised between Nigeria and the United States, Dayo returned to Nigeria early in his career with a conviction: that Nigerian institutions and markets could be…

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With special guest Bekk Shaw (Hopestreet) 20:36

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In 2015, former high school chaplain Bekk Shaw, founded Hopestreet, an organization that has created safe, fun, and inclusive spaces that understand the unique needs of the youth of Playford, where the youth unemployment rate is 61% (eight times higher than the Adelaide average). She chats with Alkira all about her faith journey, her life leading u…

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With special guest Brooke Lovett (Cardijn College - Galilee) 34:08

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Our special guest Brooke chats with James about her faith journey, becoming a Mission Captain in her final year of high school at Cardijn College, to then returning as Youth Ministry at Cardijn's R-9 Campus.By Arch D Radio & Podcasting

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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell 1:01:47

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Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…

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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele 47:26

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Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…

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African Awakening: Why Decolonizing the Mind Is Africa’s Greatest Revolution with DJ Bwakali 59:05

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DJ Bwakali is a Kenyan writer, journalist, and pan-African organizer whose work spans climate advocacy, governance reform, and citizen media. He co-founded the Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change and the Africa Youth Trust, and now hosts African Awakening, a platform dedicated to decolonizing education and mobilizing people power across the c…

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With special guest Kaitlyn Davey 26:43

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Arch D Awards Hall of Fame recipient Kaitlyn Davey returns to the show to talk about her faith journey, all the way from her early childhood to where she finds herself now in her early 20's. It's an incredible story with lots of challenging and inspirational twists and turns along the way!By Arch D Radio & Podcasting

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Tales to Terrify 709 Obiwulu Chisom Peace, J. V. Gachs & Blaize M. Kaye 40:19

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Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Obiwulu Chisom Peace’s The Whispering Groves as read by Anne Marie Lewis: 00:03:28 J. V. Gachs’ An Hou…

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Hip Hopera: Babatunde Akinboboye and the Art of Audacity and Breaking Boundaries 51:24

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Babatunde Akinboboye is a Nigerian-American baritone and the creator of Hip Hopera — a groundbreaking fusion of classical opera and hip hop that has redefined how audiences experience both art forms. Born in the United States and raised partly in Lagos, Babatunde’s dual heritage has deeply shaped his identity and artistry. He embodies the richness …

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Season 4 Episode 7: An Unfiltered Episode on Everything (not) Grad School 1:16:23

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It’s not really about grad school this time, it’s a bit of everything. In this episode, Ebele and Ebuka reflect on the thought behind Grad School Buddy: to share stories from people of all walks of life who have taken different paths to and through grad school. From those who moved countries to study, to people who took out loans, self-funded or re…

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Tales to Terrify 708 Anne Wilkins 51:42

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Welcome to episode 708. We have one tale for you this week, about a grieving mother desperate for relief from her parental responsibilities who seeks sanctuary at a play centre built on buried secrets. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions and Patreon Interview Series: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Anne Wilkins’ Hidden Treasure as read by AJ Fitzwater: 00:04:28…

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Music as Medicine: Lujang De’Nyangos on Grief, Purpose, and Connection 37:56

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Lujang De’Nyangos is a South Sudanese artist whose journey through grief, displacement, and cultural fusion has shaped his sound and purpose. He discovered the healing power of music after the death of his father, realizing it was therapy not just for himself but for others. Having lived in South Sudan, Uganda, Egypt, and Kenya, his music carries i…

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Tales to Terrify 707 Sabine Baring-Gould 1:00:42

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Welcome to episode 707. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about a preserved finger with a personality all its own. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sabine Baring-Gould’s A Dead Finger as read by Brian Rollins: 00:02:45 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Brian Rollins Brian Rollins on X Br…

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Echoes of Becoming: Thaïs Sala on Art, Boundaries, and Emotional Freedom 47:38

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Thaïs Sala is a singer/songwriter, producer and cultural curator. She grew up between Marrakech and the UK before pursuing studies in Montreal, where she integrated a community of musicians with whom she continues to hone her sonic identity. An audiovisual addict, she approaches her craft through “sight, sound and soul”, pairing her passions for mu…

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With special guest Alkira Prior - James's pilgrimage to Ireland 32:19

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When Alkira came into the Arch D studio to record this show, James had returned from the Catholic Education Ireland pilgrimage only a couple of days beforehand.... all the experiences for him were still sinking in, and this is a fantastic conversation covering all aspects of it .. and a bit of a preview of the upcoming podcast series "Footsteps of …

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Tales to Terrify 706 Derek Alan Jones & Damir Salkovic 43:52

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Welcome to episode 706. We have two tales for you this week. First, a passenger learns things work a little different at the airport. Then, a Soviet scientific expedition sent to investigate a meteor impact site discover they may be the subjects rather than the observers. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Everything That Was All of…

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Savoring Heritage: the Rise of Zimbabwean Cuisine with Chef Kudakwashe Makoni 52:20

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Chef Kuda is a Zimbabwean culinary visionary whose work transforms food into a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural reclamation, and connection. As the founder of Kandiro, his celebrated pop-up dining experience, he brings Zimbabwean flavors to global tables — reimagining traditional dishes while honoring their roots. Raised by three remarkab…

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Tales to Terrify 705 Edd Vick & Donovan Douglas Thiesson 50:52

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Welcome to episode 705. We have two tales for you this week. First, we learn that immortality isn’t everything it’s chalked up to be. Then, she waits in the deep, listening for the voice that will call her home. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Edd Vick’s Dead by Night as read by Rish Outfield: 00:02:34 Donovan Douglas Thiesson’s Janelle is Still J…

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Beyond the Classroom: Lessons on Identity, Motherhood, and Purpose with Joy Mbakwe 1:02:30

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This episode is a conversation about truth, visibility, and the emotional weight of teaching and motherhood. Joy Mbakwe share some reflections of what it means to live as a Black woman in the UK, raising children and educating other people’s children while navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind. The discussion moves through l…

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Tales to Terrify 704 F. Marion Crawford 49:55

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Welcome to episode 704. We have a classic tale for you this week, about an ancient tower, a mysterious grave, and the two men who stumble across its nightly inhabitant. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s For the Blood is the Life as read by Charles Conover: 00:02:49 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop…

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This Is Not Your Typical Wellness Story. Rebel, Healer, Disruptor - Tendai Angela Rokkones 49:56

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This episode of Overnight Wisdom with Tendai Angela Rokkones is a radiant, soul-baring conversation between two women who hold deep reverence for self-discovery, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual reclamation. Tendai, Zimbabwe’s first Black certified female yoga teacher, shares her remarkable journey from studying law to building a healing-centered we…

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Season 4 Episode 6: The Two Nigerian Women Leading Community-Focused Change (with Chinemerem Ugwu and Seun Olagunju) 1:21:58

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Seun and Chinemerem met at the University of East Anglia, where they are earning advanced degrees in Global Development and Finance & Economics, respectively. Their friendship and collaboration have since grown, but their journey into development and impact began long before grad school — through grassroots projects, nonprofit leadership, and bold …

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Tales to Terrify 703 Chris Riley & Rob Gillham 45:34

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Welcome to episode 703. We have two tales for you. First, we learn that even villains can fall in love. Then, a man clearing out his childhood home uncovers dark truths about a childhood friend. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: 00:01:06 Chris Riley’s Hatchet Man as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:18 [Trigger] Rob Gillham’s The H…