The Well Actually Podcast
The Well Actually Podcast offers a fresh take on current events from the perspective of a Nigerian-American host. Each episode blends factual reporting with humor and personal insight to explore the day's news. The show provides a distinct cultural lens that sets it apart from typical news commentary. Listeners can expect a lively and engaging discussion of topics shaping the world.
Episodes
Episode 53 - What it Takes to Make it in Hollywood (w/ Adetinpo Thomas)
We interview Hollywood actress Adetinpo Thomas and she talks about how she got her start in acting, the differences between working on Marvel and DC projects, featuring in a Steven Spielberg production and why she thinks about quitting almost every month.
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Fantasy Draft 90s Black Movies | Black Movie Game Night
In this episode, we draft our favorite black movies from the 90s!
Ep 54 - This is The Well Actually Podcast's 2nd installment of Black Movie Game Night
You decide who wins! So VOTE in the comments!
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Fantasy Draft Your Black Movie Cast | Black Movie Game Night
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cast your own movie? You get to pick the director, the stars and even genre. Well now's your chance!
This is The Well Actually Podcast's 1st installment of Black Movie Game Night
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Episode 52 - The Best 50 Afrobeats Songs of ALL TIME ft. Kore
Did Billboard get it right with their list of the 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of ALL TIME? We try to answer that for you.
Who was ranked too high?
Who was ranked too low?
Who was snubbed?
Leave a comment below and join the conversation!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:29 Billboard's Selection Criteria
10:36 What was the biggest surprise?
16:38 The top 10 songs
17:30 Ojuelegba vs African Queen
29:10 Is "Fall"
Episode 51 - Women In Afrobeats: Ladymakavelli
Ladymakavelli joined the show to talk about her becoming an overnight sensation in Ilorin, her visionary approach to promoting her music as an independent artist, and how she plans to give back to other women after she's done with her singing career.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Origin Story & Name change
7:00 Describe your sound
8:55 Musical Inspiration
10:49 Creative Process
13:40 Record
Episode 50 - Women In Afrobeats: Jumiee
Afro-fusion artist Jumiee joined the show to talk about how she got started in music, why she had to change her stage name, the unbelievable story behind the making of her "Dance Floor" music video, and how opening a concert for Davido was the experience of a lifetime (so far)
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Origin story & name change
5:05 Musical Influences
6:40 Musical style
7:53 Story be
Episode 49 - Women in Afrobeats: Juno
Singer Juno joined the show. We talked about her creative process and where she draws inspiration from, how she wound up singing background vocals on a #1 hit "Pity This Boy", and the unusual way she got the name "Juno".
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 The name "Juno"
03:24 Your start in music
07:26 Describe your sound
14:22 Creative Process
18:44 Collaboration
20:54 Featuring on "Pity This Boy
Episode 48 - Women In Afrobeats: Maka
Singer/Songwriter Maka joined the show to talk about leaving a law career behind to pursue music, her multifaceted approach to music and the irreverence behind her "Blunt Series" and how her love for performing live makes her the undisputed Queen of the Stage™
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:06 Origin story
3:36 Musical style
5:24 Musical influences
8:06 Creative process
13:30 Collaboration
18:06 L
Episode 47 - Women In Afrobeats: Deela
British-Nigerian rapper and songwriter Deela joined the show. She shared how getting into music was a happy accident, the realities of being an independent artist, the importance of shooting your shoot and of course, Good Girl No Dey Pay.
Deela also explained why she has such creative chemistry with Genio Bambino, how she got features from Teni and Flo Milli, and her other interests beyond the wo
Episode 46 - Women In Afrobeats: Amuta Stone
Singer/songwriter and all-around creative Amuta Stone ( @amutastone ) joins the show and shares the story of how she developed her sound, her influences and how staying present helps her make an impact through music.
This is the 2nd instalment from our "Women in Afrobeats" series which aims to highlight the incredible women shaping the afrobeats genre. We are going to hear stories about their jour
Episode 45 - Women In Afrobeats: Mofe Boyo
Our "Women in Afrobeats" series aims to highlight the incredible women shaping the afrobeats genre. We are going to hear stories about their journeys, creative processes, and frankly some of the unique challenges they face while navigating the music industry. We hope you'll join us!
Mofe Boyo joins the show and we discuss how she got her start in the music industry, her long break from music and t
Episode 44 - Minz Interview
Afrobeats superstar Minz joins the show for an introspective discussion on the evolution of his sound, his dream collaborations and how things in the music industry aren't always as they appear. We also talk about the inspiration behind some of the hit songs on his debut album "By Any Minz" and how Davido ended up on one of his songs!
Episode 43 - Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of 2024 feat. Aisthegreat
In the final episode of the year, Aisthegreat joins the show to discuss
Top 10 Afrobeats songs of 2024
Future stars of Afrobeats:
Fola,
TML Vibez,
Ayo Maff,
Taves,
Zerrydl,
BhadBoi OML,
Muyeez,
Lemon Adisa,
July Drama,
Monaky,
Otega,
T.I Blaze
Afrobeats Most Improved Artist of 2024
A deep dive into Odumodublvck's artistry and why 2025 could be even bigger
Top 10 Afrobeats Songs:
11. Wizkid
Episode 42 - State of Afrobeats 2024 feat Aisthegreat
In our penultimate episode of 2024 we assess the current state of Afrobeats on the world stage and offer some tough love. Is Afrobeats out of ideas? We touch on the struggle between creativity and commerce. When did Grammys become a barometer for quality in Afrobeats? Are local award shows being taken for granted? Why do Nigerians love Gunna so much? And we announce the winner of our first ever Af
WAP At The Movies Ep. 6 Love Jones
Ep. 6 - We are joined by Aramide Tinubu, a TV critic for Variety, to discuss the 1997 Romance/Comedy/Drama Love Jones.
"Love Jones" stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bernadette Speakes, Leonard Roberts, Khalil Kain and Bill Bellamy.
Written & Directed by Theodore Witcher.
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WAP... At The Movies Ep. 5: Moonlight
Episode 5 - Mack joined the show to discuss the 2016 coming of age story "Moonlight" Our 1st Oscar winner for Best Motion Picture. This movie stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Jharrel Jerome.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/4XZ3GdNhmro
Intro 00:00
Synopsis and Tagline 02:40
Cast & Crew 04:30
Budget & Boxoffice info 13:38
Critics & Audience Reviews 17:35
Feature Presen
WAP... At The Movies Ep. 4: Get Out
Episode 4 - We navigated through Jordan Peele's 2017 psychological horror "Get Out" starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford.
Intro 00:00
Cast & Crew 03:30
Budget & Boxoffice info 07:00
Critics' Reviews 08:30
Feature Presentation 14:05
Trivia 01:22:12
WAP... At The Movies Ep. 3: Coming To America
Episode 3 - We break down the 1988 comedy classic "Coming to America" starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley and James Earl Jones.
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Intro (00:00)
Cast & Crew (03:30)
Budget & Box Office info (08:11)
Critics' Reviews (09:50)
Feature Presentation (16:11)
Trivia (1:55:54)
WAP... At The Movies Ep. 2: Drumline
Episode 2 - Bayo joins the show to discuss the 2002 movie "Drumline" starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Jason Weaver and Orlando Jones.
WAP... At The Movies Ep. 1: Training Day
WAP... At The Movies is a series by @thewellactuallypodcast that focuses on BLACK movies. Each episode, we'll take a deeper look into Black Cinema and reexamine some of the "Classics". What did the critics of the day have to say? Where are the cast and crew now? Come for the nostalgia, stay for the irreverence and more.
Episode 1 - We discuss the 2001 Crime Drama "Training Day" starring Academy
Episode 41 - Music Monday 2: Grammys and Countdowns
We conclude our Music Monday conversation with Kore
Grammy predictions
Top 10 Afrobeats songs of the year
Afrobeats artists power rankings
Artists to look out for in 2024
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Episode 40 - Music Monday (2023) ft Kore
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Koregeous, host of The Smiling Sufferer Podcast and we have a wide-ranging discussion on all things music
Intro (00:16)
Hip-hop's #MeToo reckoning (04:03)
Andre 3000's Meditation Mixtape (24:32)
Rema's o2 concert controversy (31:33)
Are international colabs still necessary for Afrobeats artists? (40:27)
Streaming farms: Manipulation or Marketing? (5
Episode 39 -The Sounds of Music
We are joined by @Fillythakid, a sound engineer from Quad Studios in NYC, and he shares stories on how he got started in the music biz, the famous artists he has worked with and some of the unusual substances he has seen artists use IN THE BOOTH!
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EPISODE 38 - ODUMODUBLVCK In Studio
Multi-award-winning rapper/singer/vibe creator ODUMODUBLVCK rejoins the podcast IN PERSON to discuss his vast collaborations in such a short period, his international experiences - including meeting his idol, Skepta, as well as opening for Asake at the Barclay's Center, the phenomenon of Declan Rice, and what's next.
Video is available on our Youtube page
Episode 37 - Family Business (feat. Odumodublvck)
Odumodublvck joined the podcast to talk about the good, bad and ugly of the Nigerian music scene.
As one of the hottest underground artists on the Nigerian music scene, he discussed everything from what it was like to hear his song on the radio for the 1st time to finding out which stars were fans of his music.
As a bonus, he premiered a new track titled "Commend Me"
Other Songs played in this ep
Episode 36 - Music Monday (2022) feat. Kore
We welcome back Kore from The Smiling Sufferer Network to break down all things #afrobeats.
- Artists to look out for (31:50)
- The Rise of Asake - has there been anything like it? (43:06)
- Afrobeat Artist Power Rankings (just 2022 abeg!) (01:01:55)
- Top 10 Afrobeats songs of the year (1:29:25)
Opening Song: "Picanto" by Odumodo Blvck.
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Episode 35 - Don’t Waste Your Capes on Kanye (feat. Jesse)
On this LIVE episode Jesse from @PanAfricana Presents Afriscope joins the #podcast and we discuss
#NBA and Draymond Green (9:10)
House of the Dragon (20:55)
And of course Kanye West (32:27)
Therapy PSA (1:52:05)
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Episode 34 - Game Night | Draft 1.0
On this episode of the podcast, we decide to play a game. The premise? If aliens were about to invade the earth, what would you present to change their minds? It could be a person, invention, work of literature or a place(???). Things took a dark turn very quickly!
Video: https://youtu.be/DHF4McrmuUk
Episode 33 - Money Matters (feat. Investingpadi)
On this episode, @investingpadi joins the podcast to drop some knowledge on how we can all start our journey to financial literacy. She breaks down various investment tools and explains how important it is to have a change in mindset. Also, DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR TAXES!
Video - https://youtu.be/T0zt0eE-C6k
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Episode 32 - Who is Responsible For This?
On this LIVE episode of the podcast, we are joined by James and we discuss - Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special and the role comedians play in social discourse
- How do you feel about vaccine mandates? Personal choice or Social Responsibility?
- Have you gotten in on the Crypto craze? Buyer beware
- How many people are you allowed to bring with you on a blind date? (You read that right) and w
Episode 31 - Music Monday Part 2
As we continue our music conversation with Kore and shift our focus to Certified Lover Boy, some BOLD claims are made about Drake's standing in hip-hop. We also had a much broader discussion on the current state of hip-hop
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Episode 30 - Music Monday
In this episode, Kore of the Smiling Sufferer Network joins the podcast and he gives a breakdown on the Afrobeats landscape - from the artistes on Mt Rushmore and the artistes who are up next!
Track featured "Nonstop" by Odumodu Blvck
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Episode 29
On this Live episode of the podcast, The I-Team joins the show to discuss everything from the Met Gala to swollen testicles
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Episode 28 - Election Recap
In this week's episode, we talk about the US election results, some news from the Nigerian music scene, and how other people's heartbreak can be quite hilarious(including ours).
Episode 27 - The Protest
In this week's episode, we update what has been going on with #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. We also speak to people who attended a protest in New Jersey.
Episode 26 - The SARS Pandemic
In this week's episode, we talk about the #EndSARS movement with a supporter currently in Nigeria, the role celebrities have in social justice movement, and how those in the diaspora can help.
Episode 25 - We Gotta Do Better
(00:02) - Intro
(00:48) - Corona-related idiocy
(06:20) - Meg Thee Stallion
Episode 24 - 2020 Has Been Quite the Decade
Episode 23 - Year In Review 2019 (feat. Precious)
Episode 22 - Purpose Driven Pain Pt. 2 (feat. Joy)
Episode 21 - Purpose Driven Pain (feat. Joy)
Episode 20 - Sandwich Politics (feat. The Faturoti's)
Intro - (00:16)
Guest Intro - (01:00)
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich - (03:40)
Kanye West and Art vs Artist - (14:50)
TI/Virginity controversy - (31:16)
Impeachment Inquiry Update - (49:30)
Democratic Candidates - (58:00)
Guest Hot Seat - (1:23:40)
Conclusion - (1:31:25)
Episode 19 - Let's Agree to Disagree (feat. Kore)
Intro - (00:16)
Jay-Z/Colin Kaepernick - (02:05)
Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies - (41:45)
Lil Nas X - (1:02:06)
Burna Boy and the State of Afrobeat - (1:06:00)
Guest Q&A - (1:20:43)
Episode 18 - Day Ones (feat. Juwon)
Episode 17 - Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Intro - (00:15)
Marvel Updates - (00:59)
Lion King Records - (03:58)
Brown Skin Girl Debate - (07:07)
Reintroduction - (11:25)
WTF Story of the Week - (24:05)
Episode 16 - Coconut
Intro - (00:15)
Sports Updates - (01:37)
TV Show Updates - (04:41)
Emmy Nominations - (12:42)
Lion King Soundtrack - (18:36)
FaceApp - (21:04)
WTF Story of the Week - (28:25)
Episode 15 - COZ for Concern
Intro - (00:17)
News & Notes - (01:02)
TV Recommendation - (07:25)
NBA Free Agency - (10:00)
COZA Sexual Assault Controversy - (16:46)
WTF Story of the Week - (32:19)
Episode 14 - Naija, How Far?
Intro - (00:34)
Democratic Debate - (03:04)
BET Awards - (05:45)
Nigerians Flourishing Abroad - (16:16)
Airplane Drama - (21:20)
WTF Story of the Week - (30:26)
Episode 13 - Lucky Number 13
Intro - (00:17)
News & Notes - (00:52)
A Series of Unfortunate Events - (10:29)
WTF Story of the Week - (23:17)
Music by Odumodublvck
Episode 12 - Happy Father's Day
(00:17) - Intro
(01:30) - Raptors NBA Champs
(05:40) - Drama in DR
(09:15) - Sudan Massacre
(11:35) - "When They See Us" Update
(15:21) - Happy Father's Day
(22:22) - TV News
(28:16) - WTF Story of the Week
Episode 11 - When They See Us
(00:17) - Intro
(01:18) - Champions League Recap
(03:04) - News & Notes
(10:12) - When They See Us
(18:41) - TV Recommendations
(25:31) - WTF Story of the Day
Episode 10 - The TV Episode
(00:17) - Intro
(01:35) - Abortion ban
(10:55) - Robert F Smith/Morehouse
(13:52) - Canceled TV Shows
(18:24) - Shows in Their Final Season
(26:56) - Renewed TV Shows
(29:30) - Bob Hearts Abishola
(32:50) - Game of Thrones Finale
(38:58) - Podcast News
Episode 9 - Charity Begins in School
(00:17) - Intro
(01:27) - Lebron's I Promise School
(07:50) - Principal Akbar Cook
(14:31) - Back2SchoolTransformation
(17:53) - TV Recommendation
(21:20) - Game of Thrones recap
Episode 8 - when Steve MET Ayesha
(00:17) - Intro
(01:00) - Uber/Lyft Strike
(01:54) - Steve Harvey
(08:05) - MET Gala 2019
(10:55) - Ayesha Curry
(20:46) - TV show Reminders
(21:50) - Game of Thrones recap
Episode 7 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
(00:17) - Intro
(01:17) - 30-day Challenge Update
(03:16) - John Singleton tribute
(07:34) - Nigerians in the NFL Draft
(10:45) - Davido's Next Challenge
(13:06) - #SayHerNameNigeria
(23:33) - Avengers: Endgame
(27:10) - GOT: Battle of Winterfell
Episode 6 - Back and Better than Ever!
(00:16) - Intro
(02:38) - Tiger Woods
(06:40) - Beyoncé Homecoming
(11:27) - Disney+
(15:41) - Avengers: Endgame preview
(17:40) - McDonald's & 911
(20:14) - Game of Thrones recap
Episode 5 - Winter & Beyonce Are Coming!
(00:18) - Intro
(01:50) - Dwyane Wade Retirement
(06:06) - Beyonce/Netflix
(10:20) - Lil Nas X/Billy Ray Cyrus
(14:24) - Rhino Poacher
(17:00) - Game of Thrones Final Season
Episode 4 - Keep Your Hands to Yourself
(00:13) - Intro
(01:50) - 30-day Workout Challenge
(05:02) - Omari Hardwick/Beyonce
(08:40) - Joe Biden
(11:06) - Supernatural and other TV shows from 2005
(17:40) - TV recommendations
(20:46) - Nipsey Hussle
(29:19) - Kolade Johnson
Episode 3 - Jussie Smollett/Mariah Carey/US
(0:29) - Intro
(1:46) - College Bribery Scandal
(9:45) - Jussie Smollett
(16:15) - Commercial
(16:37) - Mariah Carey
(24:06) - US Movie
(28:49) - Dehlia Umunna
Episode 2 - The 2nd One
(00:30) - Intro/Feedback
(3:46) - International Women's Day
(5:00) - Female Democratic Presidential Candidates
(7:40) - Salsa and Nuts
(11:26) - Media of 2014
(22:05) - TV show recommendations
(27:00) - Self-reflection
Episode 1 - Series Premiere
Intro (0:27)
Grammys (1:28)
Legends of Rap (12:52)
International Condom Day (15:37)
Nigerian Presidential Elections (17:50)
TV Recommendations (19:50)
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