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    • Apr 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    KM9: Lasciare Andare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 12:50


    Episode 9 focuses on the art of letting go, linking my piece 'Lasciare Andare' with the frustration of the creative process. 'Lasciare Andare' highlights the importance of an unwavering commitment to individualilty, and champions the fact that letting go looks different to everyone around us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM8: Things I Love - Living, Not Surviving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 41:53


    This is genuinely just 42 minutes of me sharing my favourite things in life with you guys. That is it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM7: Inevitable (The Atomisation of Humanity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 26:42


    This episode looks at my piece 'Inevitable' and focuses on the dissonance that exists regarding the connectivity of humanity. The need for unwavering self-love vs the selfishness and alienation that comes with it. The need for isolation and personal primacy vs the loss of community. I also talk on the discourse surrounding London's creative scene and why calling it out might not exactly be the best thing right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM6: The Fire of Love (Self-Sabotage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 24:34


    Episode 6 looks at my piece of prose titled 'The Fire of Love,' and focuses on its critiques of self-sabotage. I talk on people's fear of romantic failure, and the way that doubt consumes you once it finds a home for itself in your mind. I highlight areas of breakdowns in communication, and discuss the impact of comparison in a romantic setting - before touching on Maeta's song 'Clarity.' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM5: The Wonder of Sonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 17:29


    This week's episode builds on the notions of sonder that feature in my poem, 'The Wonder of Sonder,' as I talk on the misconceptions that surround the friendliness of Londoners. I explore the complexity of the city's population and also touch on the importance of perception and the sense of community that silence gives to London - all before relating my piece to Etta Bond & A2's 'Surface,' Domani's 'My Story,' and Avelino & Tiggs Da Author's 'Brotherhood.' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM4: Hugs & Cradles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 29:38


    Episode 4 elaborates on the messages of anti-capitalism that feature in my debut poem 'Hugs & Cradles.' I talk on the deception and hypocrisy of capitalist structures, and the subsequent disillusionment of our youth before relating my poem to ScHoolboy Q's introspective track, 'Blueslides.' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM3: This Place (Called Love)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 13:37


    Today's episode looks at my latest piece 'This Place,' as I talk on the exposing level of vulnerability that is needed to maintain a healthy relationship. I touch on the need for people to be strong in their own individual perceptions of love, whilst stressing the need to value the valuable. SiR's album 'Seven Sundays,' and the song 'The Perfect Remedy' assist my exploration of the nuances of love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM2: Tides

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 14:08


    The Klāëjø Mînđ era continues with an exploration of crimes of passion, inspired by my creative piece 'Tides.' I talk on the likelihood of pain manifesting itself in a way that means it acts as a motive for revenge, and I also explain why cyclical structures are so important to my writing. Samaria's 'Serial Recluse' is this week's Song of the Week, with its link to Tides being its motifs of pain, water, and the violence of the voices inside of our heads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    KM1: Imaginationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 12:31


    The first episode of the Klāëjø Mînđ era dives into my creative piece 'Imaginationships,' looking at its inspiration - unrequited love - and its importance in personal development. I also touch on the innate connectivity of different art forms by talking on Pinterest paintings & Felicity Estelle's 'My Dreams'. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    it's time to klāëjø mînđ.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 4:18


    the end of the GDN era, the start of a clearer one. polarity, peace & passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/klaejomind/message

    62: Winter Winner (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 56:22


    Daniella returns to help me slander the wintertime. We discuss why London shouldn't be a holiday destination, and why 'academic comebacks' aren't for everyone - and also rank the months of the year, before dramatising Daniella's journey home from school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    61: Do Not Do as Lilla Does (ft. Lilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 69:06


    Lilla joins me as we recap what has been a hectic week filled with assignment stress and travelling excursions. Lilla reveals the drama that surrounded her handing in her latest piece of coursework, and we talk you guys through our day trip to Manchester this past Sunday. Be ready for the typical pace of a Lilla and Gideon Podcast (it's stupidly fast). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    60: The Woman Building An Empire (ft. Lélé)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 40:38


    Founder of Her Legal Empire, Lucianelle (Lélé) Semou, joins me to talk about her nomination for the Bright Network 'Legal Leaders' Award, and everything that led up to this incredible achievement. To make a Bright Network Account: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/signup/ To vote for Lélé: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/bright-network-events/nextgen-voting?utm_source=email&utm_medium=nextgen_finalist&utm_campaign=nextgen2023 Her Legal Empire: https://linktr.ee/HerLegalEmpire Lélé's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianelle-s-b9068a269? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    59: Progress is a Lonely Place (ft. Daniella & Lilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 51:30


    Daniella & Lilla join me in a breakdown of all things progression, as we demystify the misinformation that surrounds it. We touch on progression's gradual nature, the need to celebrate small victories, the need for sacrifice, and choosing your future self over your current self. Additionally, we talk on progression's ability to cause social friction and jealousy, as well as stressing the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Lilla also previews her hectic Halloween Week schedule, as she prepares for the spooky season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    58: Getting Kicked Out Of Uni?!!? (ft. Lilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 68:45


    Lilla joins me for her first episode as we discuss women's flaws in the dating sphere. We talk about our uni course, our SH*T attendance, and a dramatic email that we recieved. We also touch on women's reactions to sassy men, girls trying to mould their boyfriend's fashion sense, overconsumption, trend cycles, and how social media is lacking innovation. Follow @lillamai_ on Instagram

    57: Fill The Void They Left Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 38:19


    In the first solo episode since JUNE, I respond to your dilemmas with advice on how to fill the void left by people that leave your life. I also explain why lowering your standards for someone is NEVER going to end well, and why sometimes, having sad days is completely necessary - and maybe even beneficial. (I also spend the last segment of the podcast complaining about the years that Manchester United are taking off of my life, but that's neither here nor there). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    56: They Don't Make Them Like They Used To (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 54:11


    I'll be real with you, there is no way to summarise the contents of this episode outside of PURE VYBZ, but regardless, Daniella joins me for our final podcast of the summer as we ridicule the SHAMELESSNESS of the youth these days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    55: 'Is You Ma Nigga THO??!!' (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 59:04


    Daniella talks us through her first Carnival experience, as she re-tells her near-death experiences, and the THIRSTY nature of niggas. We also discuss the destructive role of nonchalance in our world today, before stressing the importance of knowing your person's history during a talking stage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    54: The Time We Almost Met God (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 58:46


    Daniella joins me as we discuss the cost of being a woman in this day and age. We also talk on the differences in fashion choices for guys and girls, and touch on relationships changing the dynamics of friendships, before an IMMENSE storytime. The time we almost met the woo, all because of this one particularly peculiar individual. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    53: I Want To Break Free (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 44:09


    We are back again, and this time, we give you guys the tips & tricks on how to liberate yourself from the shackles of your strict parents. We also discuss the true temporary nature of friendships, as I offload in regards to a current messy situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    52: Dr. Dilemma (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 71:49


    This episode has it all - from personal anecdotes, to tea & drama. Daniella joins me as we discuss our recent concert experiences, Daniella's new-found employment & more updates on our romantic endeavours. This is all before a return to our dilemma-solving roots as we dive into the issues that are currently stressing out the GDNation. It's a long one, and it's JUICY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    51: Talking Stages, TikTok & Trauma (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 51:55


    Daniella & I re-tell two crazy events that unfolded near us, before discussing the impact of TikTok on trauma conversations. We also descend into our traditional madness come the end of the episode, saying goodbye but staying like a toxic male. And love may or may not be in the air - who knows? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    50: Lessons of Love (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 45:44


    Daniella & I take the pod back to its roots in lurrrrrrvvv for the big 50 as we discuss the lessons we've learnt from our own experiences. We also give our thoughts on why we're single before explaining our pros & cons as lovers. Thank You for all the love & here's to 50 more episodes xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    49: The Unsinkable Sinker Has Sunk Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 36:46


    I give my thoughts on the seemingly ill-fated yet gripping Titanic submarine saga, as time runs out for those on board. I address the best that Twitter has had to offer in response to *that* new Zendaya scene before stressing the importance of women holding each other accountable in friendships. Sports dominate the final minutes of the episode as I react to Marcus Smart leaving Boston & Saudi Arabia taking over football. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    48: How to Enjoy Summer to the MAX!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 28:00


    Summer is a beautiful time, but not a lot of people know how to fully experience the amazingness it can bring. Never fear, le GDN is here as I give you guys my tips & tricks on how to fully realise the potential of summertime. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    47: Party Culture is Ruining Our People (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 34:21


    This one was messy as hell, just listen innit x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    46: It's Time to Hate Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 27:31


    (REPUBLISHED) I address my long-standing hatred of Instagram, and reason to how it has played a huge role in creating the problems we see so often in society nowadays. I also give a review of the NBA Playoffs First Round - rightfully COOKING them frauds in Milwaukee, before giving my predictions for the Second Round (Celtics in 6) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    45: GDN: The Master Manipulator??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 34:24


    We find out how truly manipulative I am, as I give my thoughts on very telling questions. I also look forward to the NBA Playoffs (Celtics in 4), and put you guys on to more works of musical genius --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    44: A Cold Hearted Summer (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 66:29


    Daniella returns to the pod as we give you guys all the goss as we met our GOAT Khalil Madovi (stream his EP 'A Cold Hearted Summer' IMMEDIATELY). We also talk about the March Theory, as another March FINISHED many relationships, and we also discuss how guys will wait YEARS before making their move. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    43: The Secrets Behind GDN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 45:19


    I let you guys into the workings of my inner chamber, answering questions that explain why I am the way I am, before addressing the epidemic of friendships being torn apart for the sake of pursuing romance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    42: Hold Yourself Accountable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 20:47


    I talk you guys through the importance of holding yourself accountable, be it with yourself, friends, family, colleagues or strangers, and discuss how exactly it should be done. I also put you on to my top artists & albums of February before highlighting how close we really are to the sensual symphony of summer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    41: Valentines Day is an L (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 51:14


    Diona joins me and Daniella in the room, as we discuss Part 1 of Season 4 of YOU, Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show & her status amongst the greats. We also ask whether Valentines Day is at all necessary, and I bless you guys with a work of GDN art. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    40: Learn to Say No & Listen to Your Intuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 26:25


    I give you advice on how to become more comfortable with saying no to things more often & how to value your own intuition. I also give my opinions, critiques and predictions for this year's Winter Love Island, and ask why so many major music artists are falling off right now? P.S. This episode features severe Jaylen Brown/Celtics Propaganda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gdn/message

    39: It's Time to Heal (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 69:10


    Daniella joins me for the first episode of the year - and it's a BANGER. 2023 HAS to be a year for healing. We also rank cereals, discuss shortening attention spans, the effects of music on personalities, and what we'd like to improve on through the year. And finally, we give some Tanisha propaganda, because she IS the truth! Happy New Year GDNation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    38: The GDN Xmas Special (ft. Daniella, Diona, Grace & Elizabeth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 67:32


    MERRY CHRISTMAS GDNATION!! The girls join me for the biggest podcast in GDN history as we discuss the ratio of attractive men to attractive women and why Christmas seems to have lost its spark. We also choose which 2 people we'd like to have on a desert island with us & discuss why dating 'medium ugly' isn't the hack you think it is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    37: You Know It's a Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 35:42


    Spotify Wrapped is FINALLY here!!! I talk about what makes an artist elite, how amazing the GDNation is, why separate bedrooms could be the way to go in marriages and why it can never be 'right person, wrong time.' I also discuss why 'if they wanted to, they would' is a controversial statement, ask for reparations for Marcus Rashford (respect him), and call out the horrific 'rizz' that has been plaguing the male species. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    36: Drunk in PE & Things of that Nature (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 66:40


    Daniella joins me to share a story that could only be described as lacking brain cells, as the World Cup makes itself the centre of attention. We also discuss the need for women to stop this 'medium ugly' business, before Daniella SOMEHOW almost gets herself in a spot of bother AGAIN. We also discuss testing people in the talking stage and SLANDER our favourite oppiana as we always do x --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    35: Words of Wisdom (ft. Tasha)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 63:09


    Auntie T joins me as we discuss her new status as an OAP at 20, white relationships, parents passing on harmful cultural practices, uni shenanigans, how to stay productive with seasonal depression and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    34: Floating is Not Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 44:42


    I touch on some of the few the things that women need to stop doing in terms of dating, slander Kanye West for a solid 10 minutes, review Taylor Swift's Album 'Midnight' and give genuine advice on how to 'get better'. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gdn/message

    33: He's Not All That (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 65:46


    Daniella is back to join me as we respond to more of your dilemmas. We discuss catching feelings with a FWB, putting yourself first, how to get out of bed and the downfall of social media - before Daniella tries to make herself an international target. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    32: The Innocent Flower (ft. Rosie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 55:42


    Rosie joins me for Episode 32, and we discuss moving into uni, Birmingham's nightlife, why men should just STOP, problematic Uber drivers, the aesthetically displeasing nature of the general public, and why the Government is plotting our downfall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    31: Caskets & Caca (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 72:18


    Daniella and I discuss the fallout following the death of Queen Lizzy, as well as taking a trip down memory lane, by retelling some of our hospital stories. Daniella tried her hardest to get expelled as we wormed our way through a near half-hour of complete and utter waffle - just they way you like it

    30: Finessin' & Stressin' (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 60:43


    Episode 30 features your own dilemmas, whilst Daniella and I revisit a traumatic night that led to us finding out why mfs be hating on the police. We also touch on reply times and whether it is ever okay to cheat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    29: The Rise of House & The Fall of RnB (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 53:43


    Daniella and I discuss Drake and Beyoncé's recent house-influenced albums, and the potential effects of this move, and why it might dramatically change the musical landscape. We also discuss incompetent teachers, Results Day stress, the development of trainers and why humans have eyebrows & feet and not wheels. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    28: Self-Love is the Best Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 66:57


    I take my seat as the Agony Uncle for the GDNation as I answer your dilemmas. Ranging from a problematic boyfriend, to how to love yourself and from the problems of being blessed in certain areas, to how to deal with depression and anxiety; this one is for you guys. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    27: Common Tate L (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 53:16


    We discuss the effect of Andrew Tate on society, *that* Kylie Jenner Instagram post, the dating expectations of 16 year olds in this 2022 and a whole load of quality waffle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    26: Don't Be That Guy (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 62:10


    Your favourite co-host is for the third consecutive episode, and we discuss things that people make their whole personality. We also talk about the plethora of quality bunda on display at Westfield and the disgusting rising cost of living. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    25: Love Island 2022: Top 2? (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 48:14


    Daniella and I go through the Love Island Contestants of Season 8, talk over key moments so far and discuss where we'd rank the season in an all time list, before giving predictions for our winners and most likely demon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    24: Coincidentally We're Siblings (ft. Daniella)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 65:47


    Join me and my sister as we discuss The Met Gala, America being a myth and who's most likely to - before diving into the renowned podcast notes section. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    23: Sunday Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 29:23


    After a long 2 months for the GDNation, I am back to talk all things nonsensical. A-Levels, Summer, Employment, University, ACSConfessions and the GOAT of cereal - Weetabix. Try not to miss me too much

    22: Shame is Free (ft. Zofia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 12:28


    Zof joins me in my special seclusion zone to bait out her shamelessness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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