Under Construction Podcast

Is this... the end? We catch up on what's been going on for the past 2 weeks (1:00) and Dami tells us about 'life changes' she's going through. They discuss the new reality show 'At home with the Fury's' and talk about what its like having a partner with mental health issues (7:50). Dami asks Damini if he could be friends with someone exactly like him (14:50) and making friends as an adult (18:00). Dilemma time: If you gave your partner money and told them not to pay you back, are you allowed to take that money (forcefully) in the future if they did something you didn't like? (20:40). Which prompted Damini to tell us why he could never borrow money from his girlfriend (31:10).They speak about icky things happening in the world of Spanish football (46:20). Finally they make the big announcement ..... (49:20)Happy Listening! Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Is it cool to lie to the ones you love sometimes?(03:40) Dami tells us about the all girls party she was at this weekend (11:28) and Damini talks about anxiety and depression. Do we find any useful solutions, well… (28:30)How do you tally the amount of times you've been wrong? (37:20) and who the hell is Bobbi Althoff?  Dami said something about watching artists in ‘zoos' (48:20)We end with a Dilemma- “I divorced my partner the day after my wedding for throwing cake on me. Do you listen to people around you? How do you gift? Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

This week we have Jinmi Abduls in the studio! It was an in person interview so Damini isn't in this episode.He talks about creating his first studio, Little Lagos in his mum's boys quarters in 2016 (3:40)and how his mum encouraged him and his siblings to be as independent as possible (7:30)He talks about how many years it took. He talks about how 2020/2021 was his worst year, or as he calls it, his year of reinvention (17:00). He also talks about how his relationship with God helped him get out of a dark place (22:00). He reads out some crazy dms he's gotten (30:40) and the tweets he sees about himself (35:00). He talks about how he hasn't received his flowers in the Nigerian music industry (40:00)Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Damini has a 16 year old brother. Dami has a 17 year old sister. They're both around so obviously they were invited on the podcast to spill the tea on how they really feel about their older siblings

Straight off press is our inspo for the week. We discuss boundaries, compromise and communication in our relationships. Maybe we just need to talk and listen a it more. It's complicated though, and an ever evolving cycle of learning. Happy listening and see you next week!Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

This episode came a little late (sorry, life got in the way!) We spoke about a lot. Would you take a $1m if it meant you had to run away from a snail the rest of your life? (1:00). Then we discuss if situationships ending hurt more than when relationships end (3:00). We also talk about women's tendency to do free labour without looking for compensation (23:00). We speak about a new finding in the world of aliens (again) (33:00) and the Supreme court ruling about creative businesses being allowed to refuse certain services based on their beliefs (44:00)Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

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This is a super short episode; an existential stream of our consciousness. We might as well have had our mics off. We didn't plan to record an episode this week to figure out few things bts, however Dami and Damini love a chat about abstract conversations with no consequence so here we go! I guess in this case a lot of consequence to be fair. Why are we here?Tell us what your thoughts and we hope you enjoy listening. Make sure to tell a friend about the Under Construction Podcast today.Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

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Rocky tells us what he's been up to. Super intriguing insight into Rocky. Like we need anymore :)Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Rice, Capitalism and a Karim Benzema tribute. The trio are back for episode 100! (05:30) It's been 30 episodes since we had Rocky and we have lots to catch up on. (08:45)We talk about what we're watching, and this leads us to Damson's Idris method acting. We discuss spirituality and Rocky tells us a bunch of stories from Nigeria of Kids seeing ghosts (31:45)Firefly lane : could you live in the shadow of your best friend? (47:50)Do men show up enough for their friends? We discuss the Bournemouth situation from the 90s baby's show. How important is it to celebrate the people around us? It's always fun chatting with Rocky. Keep your eyes peeled for a little bit extra for our core. Enjoy your listen! Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

This week we have Sunrise, who talks to us about navigating being queer in Nigeria. She speaks about spiritual, her parent's feelings about her sexual orientation and finding your purpose in the world. Before we get deep into the conversation, we discuss the viral zikoko interview where a woman ended up marrying her twin's former fiance?? (wild). We had a lot of thoughts. (2:10). Sunrise gives her intro and tells us who she is (20:00), she talks about how she didn't necessary ‘come out' to her parents (33:00) and the relationships she went through before she realised her sexual orientation (35:00). She speaks about religion and spirituality and the current belief system she has (44:00) She also speaks about homophobic experiences she's had (53:00). Finally she tells us what she wants out of life. Overall a really insightful episode! Happy Listening.Follow our guest on twitter @__sunriseii Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Dami back peddles on his Real Madrid predictions and Dami and everyone else enjoys it

We were feeling burnt out from all the vulnerability and sharing we did last week so this week's episode is a lot more lighthearted lol. Damini asked Dami some would you rather questions he discussed over bottomless brunch (0:00) and they spoke about Hilda Baci, and how sometimes women aren't taken seriously when they're seen to be conventionally attractive (11:35). They also discuss the ethical implications of giving someone money when they know it would be used for something negative (26:00) and speak about how it can be hard to come across as an expert in one area when you want to explore different fields (33:00). Finally Damini speaks about his upcoming football podcast. Happy Listening!Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

We start the episode unpacking the origins of AITA. (02:50). King Charles acceded to the throne this week and we have some thoughts about Tiwa Savage providing the keys to the colonising kingdom

Boj has recently moved to Abu Dhabi from London for work. He tells us about his experience so far - racism, moving, dating and work culture and what his moving process was like! We also speak about the potential impacts of AI and his passion for creating solutions. Make sure to listen to his podcast- Africa's Big Switch https://africasbigswitch.buzzsprout.comRead his blog - Bolajialli.com https://www.bolajialli.com/blogInsta

Make sure to say Happy birthday to Dami when you get this on Tuesday. We start the episode with ‘class wars', Apple vs Sony, who is the mob? (04:15).We unpack the two sides of Ife. The case of Ife Vs Fé Oj (09:56) We tell the audience how and where we've been. Some of the themes include: the feeling of stopping; questioning, “Will I be mid” and many more of our hopes and fears. (35:50)We take a slight detour to catch up on Ife, her work, life and everything else (51:30) and then find our way back to regret. (55:50)Damini and Dami were once in a threesome video. Guess who with. (01:00:00)

In this episode we catch up on our week - Dami went to a lunch club, Damini bumped into a bunch of people from his past (5:00). Then we spend a really long time talking about shows we watched (or shows Dami watched that she wants Damini to watch lol) (22:00).We briefly speak about if we would send our kids to boarding school (38:00) and what we think our worst traits are (46:00). Finally we speak about if we would still be doing the podcast if no one listened it to it (53:00)Happy Listening!Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

This is one of our favourite episodes in a while, big thank you to our super special friend of the show Chiemela!Dami and Chiemela tell us their scary stories of being attacked. It's a really desperate time right now so remember to take safety measures, stay aware, keep your doors locked and learn to fight! (18:40)We give a quick intro of our guest (23:00) and ask the important questions. How do you pronounce "Kvicha Kvaratskhelia"? (25:40)We check in on how we've been. With a little twist week. Pinpoint a differing emotion you felt this week? Some interesting themes come up: Regret, Envy, Sympathy, Excitmennt and Avoidant. (39:50)We discuss Chiemala's dating in New york #Nopetsallowed #We'reallPan (49:00)and we going into a conversation about setting new standards in dating. Maximising your dating pool if you will. (01:09:15). Disclaimer: Views are for entertainment purposes!Chiemela then tells us more about her Masters in Climate and society. We discuss all her moving parts including mastering yoga and directing. Watch out for "6 years to the flood of Lagos". (01:29:00)  Chiemela's tells us what her mind looks like, 'Pov: You're at the top of a rollercoaster, right at the moment before it drops".Parting words: "Life is lived forward, but understood backwards" - Chiemela E.Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

It's another conspiracy episode guys. This week we speak about the organ harvesting fiasco with the Ekweremadu's (10:00) and Gary Lineker's stance on the UK government's new asylum seeker policy (12:00).We also speak about how the worst pastors seem to be able to predict things ahead of time, and if the government is feeding them information ahead of time (39:00)Our Reddit section is back and we discuss if a 23 year old should be made to move out to make space for a new baby (1:00:00).Happy Listening xFollow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

On this episode Dami tells us her Nigerian election fiasco, we discuss our feelings and disappointment towards the cycle and the sentiments shared as a result. For the first time we felt the implications of bi-partizan politics in Nigeria (46:15).Damini stands on an unpopular opinions on sushi as a he fights for the picky food texture community. (51:45)We discuss the signs when you are losing your girl. What have been some funny tells? (01:05:10)Can you get married to someone that's not your best ever?Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

(0:00) - we start off explaining where we've been for the past week (sorry for missing an episode!)(4:30) - Damini calls the Madrid documentary 'mid' (8:40)- Dami talks about setting work boundaries (again lol)(15:20)- For the rest of the episode we discuss ridiculous dilemmas we saw online and on reddit. Happy listening ! xFollow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Dami continues her numbering mishap, its episode 1000? (06:10). We then discuss the Nigerian elections and Dami tell's us about her first voting experience (23:20). We discuss tribalism and the first hand experience's of the bigotry. Do we notice some similarities to the Trump election? (35:30)We then discuss the movie Severance. Are you only you because of your experiences? Would you let your work self suffer if it doesn't impact your personal life? (49:00). Damini tell us about his barber dilemma and we catch up on Dami's show on Oroko Radio and life. Go check her out! (01:02:45)What's your first concert? Is the moon landing fake?Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Dami and Damini talk about how some podcasts are ruining the podcasting name for other people lmao (1:00). We talk about when people should say things vs. keeping it to themselves (7:00) and ofc what we got up to on Valentine's day (14:00).Dami breaks down why she thinks she doesn't want kids (27:00) and talks about her 'non- negotiables'. Damini asks if friendships should be stressful (30:00) and the 80/20 rule (36:00).Random pod q of the week - Would you date someone who doesn't work (or do anything) but they were getting enough money from their parents to fund your lifestyle comfortably (42:00)Finally we talk about why we didn't listen to our parents as kids (55:00) Happy Listening! xFollow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Will the dynamic duo get over their mid spell?(0:00) We catch up on life, feeling more renewed than in recent weeks, as Dami gets in her element. Damini reflects on media perception and armageddon.(16:35) Should we be worried about the AI revolution? What is the worst that can happen?(24:40) This week's Dilemma is about making life decisions. Would you alter you life plan for anyone? We discuss being selfish and feeling comfortable disappointing people. Is it all Self-preservation?(53:10) Can I buy a house and have a GoFundMe for my business?Happy Listening!Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Welcome to this week's episode :)(0:00) We speak about what our 'natural instincts' are really made of and if they reflect the kind of people we really are or what's in our subconscious. (15:00) Dami talks about her week, she's feeling very 'whatsthepointofitall', and then feeling bad that she feels bad when other people have it worse lol.(25:00) Dami also talks about how she feels we're in the end times fr. (at this point you can guess her mood for the week) - they discuss turkey's earthquakes and the numerous issues in Nigeria atm.(40:00) Dami and Damini spend 20? minutes talking about what they would do if 2 friends wanted to really do something/have something but there's only one opportunity. What's the fair way to decide?(59:00) Damini cries about how Valentines day is always during the champions league(1:00:02) - Finally they speak about if they could go away alone for a month with no connection to the outside world. Happy Listening!Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

In this episode Dami and damini do a bit of role play.They pretend that they've never met and have recently matched each other on a dating app. This episode is their first date. Listen to see how things unfold ;)Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

We start off with intros (01:58) and more (06:50).Damini and Dami tell us 3 things that they are grateful for (11:20) and then the UCP decides to pit women against each other

Damini is sad because Real Madrid lost their game just before we started recording (0:00). Dami tells us about how she's becoming a self help babe (7:00). They speak about developing non- monetary hobbies. Random question time: If you could design heaven to be anything you wanted, what would your heaven look like? (14:50). Damini essentially calls Zidane the second Jesus (25:00). Dami is goes on a little rave about Lori Harvey (34:00) (she's a fan). Damini reflects on how the industry really did megan the stallion dirty and how society actually hates black women (38:00). Dami encourages the UCP fam to journal this year and write down 3 things you're grateful for. (you can really tell she's in her self help/healthy habits/ yoga everyday era lmao) (44:00). Happy Listening! Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

The Wifi is back up and we get straight into it on the first full episode of the year! We talk new years resolutions, why wait till the new year to begin. Time is a construct no? Damini reviews his stance on cheating from the last episode but we delve into some of the cultural implications. (10:20).What comes first, the chicken or the egg? What was the forbidden the fruit? (16:20)Would you live 2022 again? (26:50) What needs to change/happen for 2023 to feel like a good year. We discuss how we want to tackle the year ahead. (37:15)Is Seyi Vibez up next and is it too soon to rep Asake in public? (41:50)Harry's new book is coming out and he's really working for his pay check. We discuss all the funniest stories and the British press. (52:20). We end the episode with some quick points: Tems, Buju vs Ruger, Dating preferences, and fairytale ambitions. Happy listening and make sure to like, share and rate us! We will catch you all same time next week.Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Nigeria struck in all its glory this week! We tried 8th different takes to record this and still had to use a cloud backup due to the unfortunate internet conditions on the day.Dami tells us about her interesting struggles trying to finalise her PVC registration. #Votersuppression? Listen in for tips and remember to make your vote count it you can! #VOTEFORPETEROBI (09:15)We then discuss Burna Boy and outline all the consistent themes within the country that leads to people still wanting to vote for the BAT. Is this a trauma cycle?Dami suffers the heartbreak of her food not being delivered on the call and then the internet officially gives up on us to bring this episode to a conclusion.

Final episode of 2022 :) we talk about our Detty december experiences, (1:00) and when we made the transition from asking to go out, to letting parents know that we're going out (5:00). Damini tells us that his desires about ‘moving back' are out of the window

The UCP family is finally reunited! We are in Lagos this time and this was a really fun episode.We catch up on how the infamous ‘Detty December' has been. Damini tells us a funny story about someone trying to pimp him out (or maybe jazz him)

We catch up on how we've been (0:00). Dami talks about how she manifested something recently and tells tips on how to do it for yourself (7:00). Damini talks about how he's changed his attitude to making friends at the office (8:30). They talk about why people ask 'what do you do' when meeting someone for the first time. Dami tells us her IJGB commandments and essentially tells all her friends coming back not to be annoying lol (24:00). They talk about the newest thing in tech - Chap GPT and how it may be coming for all our jobs (30:00). If you could build your perfect partner, what attributes would you add in? (45:00). Damini talks about how he found the Harry & Meghan documentary on Netflix boring (50:00). Finally they talk about the fishy circumstances around Grant Wahl's death (57:00)Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

New flow, Dami is a football fan now.This week we discuss some funny dilemmas, parents and tattoos; barber polygamy. "I can't travel one hour and pay money to get a trim I don't want" (04:25)Dami's new laptop puts a filter on her face. What does this tell us about everything about life?! (12:40)We catch up on how we've been and discuss birthday's, again!! (20:23)What is the power of football? Damini fawns and this lead's us into new territory (24:11)In the word's of Dami, Damini gives us an "audiobook version of an essay on Qatar".  We go inside and discuss all the key political and historical notes regarding the World Cup. Surely the World Cup should get to go around the world? Is football worth '500' lives? at minimum... We had a  lot of fun recording this, maybe you might learn something

So this episode was meant to drop last week, but technical issues! Nevertheless, enjoy!Damini and Dami mourn the episode that never was  (0:00), they recorded an episode with an anonymous twitter employee, but couldn't release it for legal reasons. oh well. Damini's birthday is coming up and he talks about how awkward celebrations can get when you're trying to cater to lots of people (6:00). And the difference in birthday culture in Nigeria vs. The UK (17:30). They talk about setting healthy boundaries (29:30) both with friends and with work/clients. Do you think you would be able to tell if your partner is cheating? (42:00). Has it become the norm to bash men online? (46:00). Damini for some reason talks about the biases of sex toys and why its seen as weird for men to have them (56:00).Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

Damini starts the episode by shouting Dami out for her solo episode last week (0:00). The duo reminisce on how their friendship could have gone in a different direction if different decisions  had been made in uni

Dami did her first ever solo podcast episode! She speaks about how she's been watching friends for the first time (0:00)and how the episode she's currently watching made her realise that we have to be more intentional about the decisions we make about our lives. If not, things may not turn out how we want. She also talks about how the amount of traumatic news we take in on social media can't be good for us (19:00). She also talks about parents that always put their kids online (22:00) and a sad show she watched recently called 'From Scratch' (27:00)Basically listen to her rant for 30 minutes.  Follow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

We start the episode discussing "Woman King". A classic or cultural miss? (09:15)Question of the day: Who did Dami go watch it with?

Dami starts the episode with some nasty fun facts (0:02). Damini tells us about an interesting encounter with a neighbour (3:00). We do a deep dive on the new Kid Cudi movie, Entergalactic (12:00) and how amazing it is. We also talk about the rules of dating within the movie, and if they make sense irl.  Dami tells us some psycho behaviours she has lmao (34:00) over asking questions and wanting to know information that could potentially hurt you. Damini talks about how he feel like a villain (45:00) and how he feels mis-perceived by other people. Is it okay for a bank to decide they don't want someone banking with them based on their social views? (53:00) Kanye vs J.P. Morgan. Finally we talk vaccines (1:00:00). Happy Listening xFollow us on Instagram: @underconstructionpodcast

The dynamic duo is a permanent fixture now, we unpack and construct (11:50) and catch up on our mental state (24:15).Damini learns about Diamonds, and the importance of knowing your history. (45:48)Are you ever afraid to pray because you haven't in a while? (48:08). Dami tells us us about some new changes, her evolution

We recorded video content this week so look out for that! Back after a long break, we know you missed us. We catch up on what we've been doing for the past month (0:00). Rocky complains about the london dating scene (9:00) and the difference between there and atlanta. Dami talks about her own emotional scuffles and her holiday (22:00). Random conversation about what we you think about Asake (23:00)Dami talks about what she wants from life and love (29:50) Damini talks about what he's been reflecting about as well (35:00) and how that affects the choices he's been making recently. We all speak about making a conscious choice to navigate life without being co-dependent on a person (41:00). Are we generally chasing a specific type of happiness? (50:00)What interesting stat about your life would you like to know? (57:50)Finally Rocky has big (and sad) news (1:06:00)

Hi guys! This week, we speak about the world spinning the fastest it's ever done a few months ago (0:00). We also speak about if we want to stick around for Revelation's end times (2:00) and if we could ever be astronauts (6:45). Dami tells us that she's started going to the gym (11:00) and we talk about how embarrassing it is to learn how to use new gym equipment in front of people. Ofc we discuss Beyonce's album (24:00) and Brittany Grenner's situation (32:00). We discuss the sidewalk rule. Do you know it? Is it silly? (40:00). Finally we bring back our reddit section. If you were stuck in a room with everyone you've ever 'done bits' with, what's your first move? (51:00). Happy Listening!

Hola Listeners!In the spirit of talking about nonsense (sometimes) we start the episode with asking if wash cups for girls are a thing (4:00). Then we have a quick debate of whether you can speak ill of the dead (8:40).  After that we speak about paternity fraud and if you could stick around in a child's life after you found out they weren't really 'yours'.Of course we had to talk about the train wreck that was Solomon Buchi's post about his fiancé (15:00), at what point do you cross the line of being blunt and honest, and become mean and emotionally unintelligent?We spend a while discussing the politics of Amelia's Chicken shop date thing that she does on youtube, and if it's weird given her own demographic and the location she decides to do the interview (26:00).Damini asks Dami and Rocky if they think they are too old or too young (40:00) and their proudest moments in life (42:00) Rocky said he didn't have any???. Finally we discuss what we want out of our lives (48:00). Spoiler Alert: Dami wants true love, and Damini can't relate

We battle our production troubles again this week. This time at least  the audio is here :)The group starts the episode off with a few subs and catching up on life (05:50).  Dami gets her homework done, is being a foodie anyone else's passion? (09:20)They then get into a bunch of random topics: Waistbeads, Nigerian parents, tattoos and antibiotic pregnancy.? (31:20)Do Nigerians have a megalomaniac complex? Do you call it belief? We discuss visibility and fame (38:50). And then a quick dive on abortion stances. Stay strapped and visit SHL (52:20).Is under population the biggest issue facing mankind?Check us out on socials at: https://instagram.com/underconstructionpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkDiscord:https://discord.gg/S9dYcdDn

We had a little bit of technical difficulties this week because of software updates, so lost half of the episode

Back and better!Life's blues, comes with the change in the seasons. We took a little hiatus but on this episode, the podcast get together and discuss their feelings. Lauryn Hill put it best, 'Nothing Even Matters'. (08:10).We share some of our thoughts on some recent news: Ekweremedu / Roe vs Wade / Imposing beliefs.We talk music. Damini puts his OVO cape on and gets to work defending Drake. At this point I will pre-emptively apologise for loading you with so much music (Hopefully copyright doesn't turn it off before you do

Dami had 1 hour to record before the generator was going off

This is basically an episode where we gossip for an hour. (0:00) We speak about friends falling out with friendsThen we speak about Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard, and how social media made a mockery of a serious situation (10:30)Damini & Rocky reminisce on their sixth form which apparently was like Victorious? (the show) and how a lot of famous people went there (16:00)Damini tries to get Dami interested in football by giving her football scandal stories (it doesn't work) (27:00)For some reason the boys start talking about their d*** sizes (36:00)Finally we talk about Elon Musk's email and what it means for the rest of us (42:00)Happy Listening!

New episode and we have (another) sick artist and rapper on the pod! @iamaktheking tells us about his side of the ‘rap beef' where he dropped a diss track about DNDSection (4:30). We talk about who we actually think is the ‘better rapper' (12:00) and Rocky and AK compare their experiences making music and their similarities and differences in their processes (15:46). It's a whole lot of music talk in this episode so at (27:00) AK discusses being in a label vs being an independent artist, at (36:00) he tells us why ‘tiktok needs to die' and at (40:00) he talks about marketing your sound with your life, at all times. “Your biggest flex is someone's lowest point. Till you enter the grave”Ofc we had to talk about silly stuff at the end, Damini asks the guys if they're selfish (58:00) as we talk about someone on twitter who refused to ever turn on the heating in his house for his girlfriend. We hope this episode left you some gems! Happy Listening

Dramatic! What on earth are Damini and Rocky talking about on the episode? Not football, surely? Not Mbappe?! On this two part episode we tell the story of the #ProjectMbappe saga, in the most relatable way we can and much more!Part1: The music and life episode We start the episode catching up on life. Interesting theory: 'The moment we figure it out, we die.' We then recap Blood Sisters. (09:45) which transitions us into the conversation on the Nigerian hip hop scene that was trending on twitter. Something about ... "Who is DnD?". Shoutout to all the young Nigerian creatives doing their thing. (30:10) This brings us into touching on some themes from the Kendrick Album, we recap the topic of sex and the weird ways it can be perceived, Oedipus complex, and the Kodak co-sign: Product of environment? Doesn't matter! (59:10)Part2: The story of Mbappe Damini attempts to break down the enormity of the Mbappe transfer saga from the POV of a Madrid fan eating sour grapes. Is it a tale of entitlement and being too desperate? In the words of Drake, "You said I led you on, but you followed me." We detail the feelings and magnitude of the apparent betrayal. (01:19:50) We tell the story of the Florentino Perez, the ultimate closer; the man that stole Figo from the Camp Nou, being sold a Trojan horse. The devil himself was played by Mbappe of Bondy. A tale for the ages, the biggest transfer saga in football history since arguably Figo, maybe Di Stefano, and so the story continues for the forbidden affair.