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Welcome onboard the ultimate Joy Ride. Hosted by celebrated Kenyan Content Creators and dynamic duo Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru, the JoyRide is a celebration and conversation of all life is and we would be delighted if you hopped on the ride.

Wanjiru Njiru and Ben Cyco


    • Sep 17, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 113 EPISODES


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    Fixing It vs Being Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 49:42


    In this episode of The Joyride Podcast, we get into the age-old debate: “Do you want me to fix it, or do you just want to be heard?” Why do we rush to give solutions when someone is simply trying to express how they feel? And on the flip side, when is it actually okay to stop talking and start fixing the problem?We're unpacking the difference between listening, validating emotions and offering solutions and why sometimes, “I hear you” can mean more than a whole TED Talk.

    The Cost of Being Right A male perspective FT MainaMind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 68:12


    Being right feels good… until you realize what it's costing you.

    The apology episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 62:48


    This week, we are unpacking the word that ends (and starts) more fights than anything else — apologizing. How to actually do it right, when you shouldn't bother, and whether we've all gotten addicted to saying sorry for things we don't even mean. We're pulling receipts from our own relationship — the apologies we nailed, the ones we botched, and a few we're still not convinced we owe.

    Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity ft Nyambura the Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 83:25


    What happens when the person you love becomes the person who breaks your trust? Can a relationship truly recover after cheating, or does infidelity change everything forever?In Episode 6 of Joyride, we're having an honest and much-needed conversation about infidelity, betrayal, forgiveness, trust and second chances. We're joined by Nyambura the therapist, who helps us unpack what cheating does to a relationship, why people cheat, whether forgiveness means staying, and what it really takes to rebuild trust after betrayal.Can love survive an affair? Is forgiveness possible without reconciliation? And when is walking away the healthier choice?This is one conversation that will have you questioning what you would do if love, trust and loyalty were put to the ultimate test.

    The argument that never ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 58:37


    Some arguments end with an apology… others somehow become a season finale with 17 episodes

    The Cost of Being Right FT iRIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 118:30


    What if being right is costing you more than being wrong ever could?In today's episode, we get real about the need to prove our point, win arguments, have the last word, and sometimes hold on to being right at the expense of peace, relationships, and even ourselves.And this time, we're not having the conversation alone! The ‘ It's Related i Promise Podcast powerhouses joined us for an honest, unfiltered conversation on when to stand your ground, when to let things go, and whether every battle is actually worth winning.Because sometimes… you can be right and still lose. Would you rather be right or have peace?

    When outside voices get inside your relationship||SSN 9 Ep 3 ft Wamzzzz & Nigel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 97:03


    This episode, we're looking at one of the quietest sources of conflict in relationships — outside voices.Family, friends, church, social media, everyone who has an opinion about your relationship except the two people actually in it. We get into how much power we've given those voices, how they've created tension we didn't even name as conflict, and what it's taken for us to protect our relationship from influence that isn't ours to carry.Subscribe to Joyride Network for new episodes every week.#JoyrideNetwork #JoyridePodcast #Season9 #Conflict

    SSN 9 Ep 2 || The Fight Beneath the Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 62:22


    Every conflict has a surface... but what if the real battle isn't what you're arguing about?On today's episode , we unpack the fight beneath the fight the unmet needs, past wounds, unspoken expectations, fears, and assumptions that often fuel our biggest disagreements. Is it really about the dishes, the text that wasn't replied to, or the tone? Or is there something deeper asking to be seen?Join us as we explore how understanding the root of conflict can transform the way we communicate, love, and resolve tension in our relationships.

    The Scorecard Nobody Talks About || Ft Nyawira Gachugi & Moji Shortbabaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 96:07


    Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I've done so much more than they have"? Or keeping a mental list of every apology, sacrifice, favor & disappointment?Welcome to Season 9: Conflict: where we're diving into the conversations we often avoid but desperately need.In our season premiere, we're unpacking the silent habit of keeping score in relationships. Is it ever healthy, or does it slowly breed resentment, entitlement and emotional distance? Why do we keep a tally and how do we move from competition to connection?Because healthy relationships aren't about winning they're about understanding, grace and growing together.

    50/50 OR NAH FT FOI WAMBUI X JUSTIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 86:55


    #Breadwinners #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #Droptheshould

    RAISING KIDS WITHOUT FINANCIAL FEAR: THE CONVERSATION WE NEED TO HAVE FT. PEEKAY'S

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 82:05


    #Breadwinners #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #Droptheshould

    MY DREAM BILL SPLIT FT || THE PAPA'S

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 80:52


    #Breadwinners #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #Droptheshould

    One income household/How it works for us ft The Mwauras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 63:24


    #Breadwinners #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #Droptheshould

    How society sneaked its breadwinner roles into our head ft GLM Podcast||Breadwinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 86:09


    Why do we automatically think of certain people as the “breadwinner”? In this episode of GLM Podcast, we dive into how society quietly pushes these roles on us—and how it shapes the way we work, earn, and live.We talk about:How these roles became “normal”The subtle ways culture influences who provides and who nurturesStories and insights that might make you question what you've always believedDrop a comment and tell us: who decides the breadwinner in your world?#Breadwinners #GLMPodcast #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #droptheshould

    What nobody told us about being confident Ft Nyawira Gachugi & Samantha Nyakoe||THE NOOK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 54:34


    What does confidence actually feel like when the cameras are off? In this episode of The Nook, we're skipping the "5 steps to self-esteem" for a raw look at lived experience. Joined by Nyawira Gachugi and Samantha Nyakoe, we dive into the unpolished reality of finding your voice, the cost of taking up space, and the "unlearning" nobody warns you about.Connect with our guests:✨ Nyawira Gachugi: https://www.instagram.com/nyawiragachugi/✨ Samantha Nyakoe: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.nyakoe/

    Mum's Kitchen, Dad's Paycheck: What Our Parents Taught Us About the Money FT Wapendwa|Breadwinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 92:51


    This episode and the breadwinners project is produced in partnership with Africa No Filter and CC HubAfrica No Filter:https://africanofilter.org/CC hUB: https://cchub.africa/

    We Don't Talk About Class || FT Nyawira Gachugi & Moji Shortbaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 94:59


    I Am Who I Am (Mimi Hukuwa Tu Hivyo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 63:48


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopWe always say “I am who I am” (Mimi huwa hivyo) but what happens when that version of you collides with love, friendship and expectations?

    SSN 8 Ep 10: Main Character Energy vs Background Peace || FT Wamzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 70:31


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopIn this episode, we sit with the incredible Wamucii (Wamzz) to explore the tension between living life in the spotlight and choosing the quiet lane on purpose.Are you in your main character era or embracing that soft background peace? And how do you know which one your life actually needs right now?Whether you're shining center-stage or keeping it low-key, this conversation will remind you that both versions of you are valid.Follow Wamzz on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/wamzzzzzzz__?igsh=MXNxdWNpOGg4djEzaw==https://www.tiktok.com/@wamzzzzzzz__?_r=1&_t=ZM-91ARaRifXGG

    SSN 8 Ep 9: Cancel Culture || FT ​Murugi Munyi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 69:52


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopThis week on the Joyride, we're diving headfirst into a topic that has the internet in a permanent chokehold ‘Cancel Culture' We're joined by the phenomenal Murugi Munyi, who shares her experiences; lived, learned, dragged, celebrated, misunderstood and still shows up as her full self. Together, we unpack what cancel culture really is, who it affects, how it shapes our online and offline lives and how we can do better as a community.Follow her page & Podcast; https://www.instagram.com/murugi.munyi?igsh=M3JpOW5tZjF4bXh0https://www.instagram.com/tmipodcastke?igsh=ZXVlcnpwY2Z5M3Ux

    The Problem Isn't Communication, It's Comprehension

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 48:59


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopSometimes it's not that we aren't talking it's that we aren't understanding. In this episode, we dive deep into how misunderstanding, assumptions and emotional filters affect our relationships more than the lack of communication itself. From friendships to dating and even marriage, we unpack what real comprehension looks like, how to listen to understand and not just to respond and why communication without comprehension is important for every relationship

    Soft Men, Strong Homes || Ft Reverend George Macharia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 78:35


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopIn today's episode, we're joined by our very own Rev. George Macharia, Lead Pastor at City Lighters Church We dive into a conversation that challenges the stereotypes around masculinity “Soft Men, Strong Homes.”

    The Real Us: Who We Are vs Who We Show FT Amina Abdi Rabar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 70:08


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopThis week on Joyride, we're joined by the iconic @aminaabdirabar

    THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 58:48


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopToday's episode is all about 'the little things that actually matter in life.'Sometimes it's not the big milestones, but the small consistent gestures that make the biggest impact.It's just the two of us today, keeping it real, sharing personal stories, and reflecting on why we often overlook the small stuff.

    IS FAITH THE NEW FLEX? || ft Apostle Darmon & Prophetess Grace Shunet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 95:03


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopFaith, but make it trendy.

    MAN KEEPING? BYE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 72:29


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopTold y'all season 8 you'll eat good! Let's talk about it, “man keeping.”

    When Love Transitions/ Divorce || Ft Daddy Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 97:40


    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your early tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopLove is beautiful, but it doesn't always stay the same. In this episode, we dive into the different seasons of love within marriage from the joy of building a life together, to the shift that comes with raising children, and even the heartbreak of divorce.We are honored to be joined by the King of Kapungala, who graciously shares his wisdom through personal experience, offering valuable insight into how love transforms over time.This is an honest and heartfelt conversation about growth, challenges, and finding hope in the changing chapters of love.

    Quiet Broke vs Luxury Loud || ft Nyawira Gachugi & Moji Shortbabaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 75:47


    Season 8 is HEREEEE

    The Den || Brotherhood… SSN 2 Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 35:59


    The Den is back...We talk about buildings male friendships, accountability, keeping boundaries and the challenges of maintaining male friendships. Looking to build male friendships, this episode is for you.

    The Nook is BACKK!!! || Maybe success is how I treat myself… SSN 2 Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 29:16


    Guess who's back?

    Our POV || Doing Life Together SSN 7 Ep 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 42:25


    We're trying something a little different in today's episode!We've gathered a few thought-provoking articles on love and relationships and are sharing our take on them. It's a new format we're exploring and we'd love to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you'd like to see more episodes like this. Plus, share your own perspective, we're here for the conversation.

    If you could...would you? Episode 8||Season 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 41:31


    Ever wished for a do-over? In today's episode of the Joyride Podcast, we dive into the ‘if we would do it again'of life. From our first date, first ‘I love you' to lessons learned on our first fights we talk about the moments we wish we could rewrite or not— and how they shape who we are today.Make sure you share the video with anyone who can relate to the episode, subscribe & leave a comment

    Decoding modern dating in the digital era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 56:04


    Today's dating field is something else

    You are not my type but here we are....|| SSN 7 EP 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 42:00


    We dive into the complexities of love and attraction and figure out who between the two of us has settled.

    Parenting Vs Partnering || FT Nyambura the therapist SSN 7 EP 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 63:11


    Our resident therapist is BACKKKK

    When Love is Public||Season 7 Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 71:50


    Season 7 is here! We are excited to be back and joined by our favorite couple - Moji & NyawiraWe are talking all things public love! We hope you enjoy and stay on for the Season 7 ride!Follow our guests:Moji Shortbabaa - https://www.instagram.com/mojishortbabaa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Nyawira Gachugi - https://www.instagram.com/nyawiragachugi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    Premiere IT ENDS WITH US! || Rewriting the legacy for our children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 51:08


    Have you ever looked back at certain experiences growing up and thought, 'This ends with me'? Enjoy Episode 5!

    NEEDINESS IN RELATIONSHIPS || When is it too much? SSN 6 EP 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 42:20


    Four episodes in and

    SAME FIGHT, DIFFERENT DAY? || Money, Naming & Third parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 43:46


    ALL UNDER ONE ROOF || SPOUSE VS ROOMMATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 37:37


    Another day, another episode! Enjoy!!

    JOYRIDE MATH 1+1=3 || SN 6 EP 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 43:46


    Feels good to be back

    DATED FOR 5 MONTHS PAID THEIR RENT FOR 4 MONTHS AND WAS STILL PLAYED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 39:08


    Another Thursday another Joyride Episode

    GIRAFFE CENTER VS 5'6 HEIGHT|| MNAHARIBU SOKO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 33:09


    Its #JoyrideThursday. We are excited to be back with a new episode of your favorite segment. You can also share your Joyride Stories! Completely anonymous using the link below ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyoUPDtrZUHghV25GxzvSlz4BLl7YgxRAO7z-voznjNsyNEQ/viewform?usp=send_form

    MOTS:Don't be afraid to start again|| Nilichoka Kufichwa|| Joyride Stories Season 5 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 36:43


    Hey Joyriders, Another Thursday, another Joyride story! We hope you will enjoy this one. Tomorrow we will be at TUM in Mombasa from 1pm. We can't wait to meet all our Mombasa Joyriders. To sign up for absolutely free - please sign up here - https://forms.gle/L5EuTJ11oqRSCFU2A You can also share your joyride stories! Completely anonymous using the link below ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyoUPDtrZUHghV25GxzvSlz4BLl7YgxRAO7z-voznjNsyNEQ/viewform?usp=send_form

    BRUSH YOUR TEETH OR WE BREAK UP?!||The Joyride Stories||Season 5 Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 35:18


    We are back!!!! Its been a beautiful, restful break but we are happy to be back, we missed you guys! Beyond that, we are excited to be back with your favorite segment - Joyride Stories. Send us your joyride stories: https://forms.gle/ZrsDat28mKU968eJ8 Sign up for the TUK Mombasa Campus Workshop- https://forms.gle/L5EuTJ11oqRSCFU2A Hope you enjoy this episode and season 5.

    GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT || ANYONE ELSE HAD A CHALLENGING YEAR?! || 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 44:09


    Order The Joyride Game: https://wa.me/c/254793017347 We take a look back at the year, as we look at our wins and losses. Happy holidays everyone

    YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE SELFISH...DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY ||The Joyride Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 23:13


    Pre-order The Joyride Game: https://gamenights254.com/product/the-joyride-game-pre-order Welcome to the joyride stories where we share your relationship stories, confession, or relationship issue/question you want the Joyride community to help you figure out. We hope you enjoy this. To submit a joyride story click on this link: https://forms.gle/pR3HhrCh9VBWDMsY7

    ARE YOU THE MOST ROMANTIC PARTNER YOUR PARTNER HAS EVER HAD?! || ROMANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 42:42


    In today's Episode, we delve into the realm of Romance. What is Romance,,Is it an expression?A feeling? Passion? Hope you enjoy it! Pre-order The Joyride Game: https://gamenights254.com/product/the-joyride-game-pre-order

    MY BOYFRIEND WANTS ME TO DATE A TYCOON/MUBABA SO WE CAN SHARE THE UPKEEP MONEY ||The Joyride Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 32:03


    Pre-Oder The Joyride Game: https://gamenights254.com/product/the-joyride-game-pre-order/ Welcome to the joyride stories where we share your relationship stories, confession, or relationship issue/question you want the Joyride community to help you figure out. We hope you enjoy this. To submit a joyride story click on this link: https://forms.gle/pR3HhrCh9VBWDMsY7

    ARE YOU A BADDIE? || Do you compare yourself to IG models? || The Nook||FT Nyawira & Stephu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 53:47


    In todays episode, we delve into the realm of body image in the age of Instagram. Join us as we navigate the complexities of comparing real bodies to the curated perfection of Instagram models. We are vulnerable about the things that make us insecure about our bodies and the things we don't like. Pre-Oder The Joyride Game: https://gamenights254.com/product/the-joyride-game-pre-order/ Follow our guests here:- Stephu - https://www.instagram.com/stephu_mulinge/ Nyawira - https://www.instagram.com/nyawiragachugi/

    I CALL HIM GRAVEYARD BECAUSE HE IS DEAD TO ME..||The Joyride Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 31:38


    Welcome to the joyride stories where we share your relationship stories, confession, or relationship issue/question you want the Joyride community to help you figure out. We hope you enjoy this. To submit a joyride story click on this link: https://forms.gle/pR3HhrCh9VBWDMsY7

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