You Shoe Know Better

We're ending this series with a banger as we've got the EDLs favourite comic, Farhan Solo in the virtual hotseat. He tells us some content he's uploaded to TikTok around the P word has got him in some hot water with members of his community; however, conversely he has been lauded by members of the EDL. Shoe he have known better? Topical segments consider Jeff Hardy's latest DUI & a Swansea rapper's (Ath) failed arson attempt.  Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with the EDLs finest comic: https://www.instagram.com/farhansolo1/?hl=en-gb

You can't go on a trip to Amsterdam without engaging in some debauchery and our guest, comedian Ola Labib unwittingly consumed 3/4s of a space cake on her hen do. She's space cake naive. Hilarity ensues. Topical segments consider the upcoming RMT strikes and Iraq's decision to imprison British geologist, Jim Fetton. Follow the pod: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Ola Labib: https://www.instagram.com/theolalabib/?hl=en

A Yorkshireman from based in Canada claiming to be from Bloemfontein, South Africa??? What in the Christopher Columbus is going on here??  Our guest Joe Crowther explains with some ancedotes from his time in Canada, whilst the topical segments focus on Police forces missing their 999 response targets and a sperm donor with Fragile X Syndrome*. *Fragile X Syndrome: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition, affecting around 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6000 females. It can cause a wide range of difficulties with learning, as well as social, language, attentional, emotional, and behavioural problems. Source: https://www.fragilex.org.uk/syndrome  Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Ouija boards, Occults and Ghosts?!?! Talk of the Supernatural was the topic for our guest, Irish comic Alison Spittle. She regales us about a time, she courted a ghost... Only to ghost him! The topical segments focus on latest partygate photo leak & the NHS Trust who set up a food bank for it's staff. As ever, please like, comment and subscribe! Let others know what's really good. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with Alison: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/alisonspittle/ https://twitter.com/AlisonSpittle?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

No guest this week so Junior dips into the old and gold book and pulls out a tale of his uncle buying a laptop. Not all is as it seems. Although, he was fresh off the boat, he should have known better? Surely?? Topical segments cover the cost of life crisis and defacement of Margaret Thatcher's statue, the throwback is not a bad thing either! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Another Thursday, another YSKB drop! This week we had none other than silky comedian and content creator Josh Baulf in the hot seat who tells us about a time he went for a lunch time massage in Shepherd's Bush. Sounds like he should have known better already right??? In the topical segments we consider Young Thug's position as the rapper and members of his YSL crew (Young Slim Life not Yves Saint Lauren) as they were hit with RICO charges. We also looked considered the Nigerian government's response to soaring fuel prices which has threatened to ground flights. We truly international on this pod baby! Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshbcomedy/?hl=en

With a PhD in his back pocket, Tansaku is clearly the most intelligent guest we've ever had in the virtual hotseat but those brains could not stop him from several cross dressing, costume wearing faux-pas! YSKB family, shoe he have known better?!?! Thank you as always for rocking with us, leave a comment, a DM, a share, let a friend know about us!!! Appreciate the support as always Stay in contact with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We're backkkkkk! If you've been rocking with us welcome back, if you're new round here - welcome to the YSKB family! We're back for Series 6 with an exciting array of guests, kicking off with comedian & Muslim passing Raj Poojara as he details a sticky situation his lie got him into. In the topical segments, we consider the perspective of Elon Musk as he bids for Twitter & the Briton who jettisoned a Ukrainian refugee after they did not contribute to bills. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We're at the Series 5 Finale and we're joined by comedian and former classical musician Vittorio Angelone who regales us with anecdotes from his time choking in front of 8000 people. Shoe he have known better?!?! Topical segments consider the UK Government's handling of the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Prince William's reaction to the discontent Jamaicans have regarding his Caribbean tour. Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Vittorio: https://twitter.com/thatvittorio?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/vittorioangelone/?hl=en

Another Thursday, another YSKB episode! This week we're joined by Javan from the Over Your Head Podcast who talks about going to his first football game - where he was an away fan in the home end. You ever celebrated in front of your opps? In their ends? Would you even get out alive?? Find out how Javan survived by tuning in now! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with Javan/Over Your Head Pod: https://www.instagram.com/overyourhead1/?hl=en

Can you overlook your morals just to get some cheeks?  We had comedian Ali Woods in the virtual hotseat as he tells us of a tumultuous first date. Not one, but two faux pas Ali was willing to overlook. Shoe he have known better? Topical segments consider the hunt for UK man accused of stealing a Ukraine refugee collection box and the fallout from the accusation Ed Sheeran stole the idea of 'Shape of You' from another artist. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Last week we said Don't Die For Nyash, now we hear from Junior how Nyash had him stranded in Canada! Topical segments consider non military trained Britons going to join the war in Ukraine and the tribulations faced at the borders by non-white refugees.

Dave said it first but we're repeating it, "Don't die for Nyash!" We love having our guests on but sometimes we just want to guest ourselves and tell our story. Co-host Michael Akadiri recalls a tale from his yesteryears where he attended a party against his better judgement. Shoe he have known better? The topical segments cover the rise in online scammers using celebrities to defraud the vulnerable as well as a property developer left the body of a known missing woman in her home for two years despite concerns re the welfare and the smell! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We have a HOF episode for you people! We had the polymath this is Femzilla in the virtual hot seat and it was wall to wall laughter from the jump.  He recalls the tale of how he got blacklisted in Shoreditch which had us all in stitches. In the topical segments we consider the doping scandal surrounding the young Russian athlete as well as the drug use of a senior Met Police Officer. Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Femzilla: https://www.instagram.com/ttvfemzilla/ https://twitter.com/Femzilla  

Ever accidentally sent your date a recording of you talking about them? Listen in as Olga tells us how she got into this AWKWARD situation. Shoe she have known better? In the topical segments, we consider the perspective of the BP CEO in light of their soaring profits - just a week after household UK energy bills were slated to rise dramatically.  We also chat to Kurt Zouma's (now former) cat following the disturbing video footage that surfaced over the weekend. Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with Olga: https://instagram.com/olga__braga?utm_medium=copy_link

We're back for another series baby! Series 5-time, 5-time like the OG that is Booker T would say. Our guest Jimmy James Jones' story may leave you in a Spin-a-rooney, he's an actor and comedian who shares a tale of how loaning to a fraud boy goes wrong. In the YSKB segment, we consider the Sue Gray report and the Ukraine-Russian tensions from the respective leaders of Britain and Russia.  Let us know if you were feeling it. Follow the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/ushoeknowbetter/ https://twitter.com/Ushoeknowbetter Follow Jimmy James Jones: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyjamesjonesgram/?hl=en

We're at the end of the year but also the end of another Series or Seasons depending on your dialect! We thought we'd take this opportunity to reminisce some of our favourite moments from this past series. If one of your favourite moments wasn't captured - Let us know what should have been there. Thank you to every single one of you who has listened, watched, commented, liked, retweeted, told a friend or told a friend to tell a friend. We appreciate you all! We'll be back on the first Thursday of February after we take January off to re-rest LOL. Happy New Year everyone! https://linktr.ee/yskb

We are joined this week by one of the co-hosts of the Art Heaux Podcast, Ola. She reveals a time from her younger days when a house party went left meaning her and her girls were left owning the landlord a mighty sum. How would they get out of this situation? Topical segments this week focus on the Downing Street wine and cheese meeting as well as Manchester United's Aaron Wan Bissaka's driving ban. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Connect with Ola/ Art Heaux Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/art-heaux-podcast/id1502175485

Our special guest this week is none other than DJ Jace! For those of you who follow the pod well, you'll know this to be the alias for Jr Amobire (this is the same way he beats paternity cases!).  DJ Jace tells us of a university tale which ended in a butt naked arrest. Topical segments include the Metropolitan's 12 Criminals for Christmas campaign and the investigation into fraudulent COVID passes. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

This week we're joined by comedy powerhouse Kevin J who gives us an EXCLUSIVE story about how he ended up calling his father-in-law's friend monkey and living to tell the tale! The You Shoe Know segments consider the travel ban to Nigeria and the laddish culture of the Metropolitan Police. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Kevin J: https://www.instagram.com/kevinjcomedy/?hl=en

Our guest this week is none other than Mr Dave Durkan who details some of his quite frankly nasty university habits - Foil on plates anyone??? In the You Shoe Know Better segment, the boys considered the concerning business practices of the fuel industry in view of the recent crisis and the actions of couple in Portugal who escaped from a COVID hotel. Shout out to everyone who showed that we made their Spotify wrapped! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We're going to apologise at the top - we got soo carried away with our special guest's story - we weren't as thorough with the topical and throwback segments.  But we good reason as our guest, Edwin Junior (formerly Uncle Ed) tells the frank story of how he got caught cheating. He admits he shoe have known better but should he invite them to his comedy club to apologise personally? Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Edwin Junior: https://www.instagram.com/edwinjunior419/?hl=en

We're back with another one! This week's guest is none another than South East London's Kazeem (Kareem is you ask Junior) Jamal. He tells us of the story where he got nicked at 14, let us know in the comments - Shoe he have known better? The boys also touch on the institutional racism scandal engulfing cricket as well as the celebrity burglars who would have made off with £26 million, but they had to flash their spoils and buy some drip in Harrods! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Kazeem Jamal:  Twitter https://twitter.com/funnyblackcomic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/funnyblackcomic/?hl=en

We're back for Series 4 baby!  This time around we're trialling a new format where we invite special guests to share a story where they should have known better and we're delighted to host our inaugural guest, comedian Junior Booker. Junior tells all about his experiences at Middlesex University. Later, the boys delve into Boris' lack of mask during a NHS hospital visit and the suspicious meeting of the JD and Foot Asylum head honchos.  Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/yskb Follow Junior Booker: https://www.instagram.com/juniorbooker/?hl=en 

Last one of the Series! The boys close out Series 3 by stepping into the shoes of government officials defending the country's petrol crisis and they delve into the minds of Insulate Britain.  We're shaking things up a little for Series 4!  Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Gimme that energy, energy! Gas prices going through the roof but the energy cap remains, Junior dons the loafers of his fellow Ghanaian Kwasi Kwarteng as he defends his decision to maintain the cap. Meanwhile, Michael assumes the role of Nicholas Clegg as he depends some of Facebook's internal practices. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Junior has travelled to Michael's motherland of Nigeria but there's no letting up the work rate as the boy's ponder an explanation for Nicki Minaj's cousins friend swollen testicles and we jump into the shoes of Prince Andrew's lawyer. You served us papers? Really? I ain't seen no papers.... Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Our National Insurance (NI) is going up by 1.25%. How are y'all feeling about this?!?  We had to put Boris back in the hot seat for this one. Michael donned the creps of Wiley as he was charged with an assault and burglary this past week.  Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Fresh from their respective Bank Holiday escapades where Michael fell foul to Barking's nocturnal parking attendants, Junior dons the shoes of Pen Farthing an ex British Marine who had some colourful words for government officials after they allegedly blocked his team and animals evacuation out of Afghanistan. Whereas, Michael dons the shoes & glasses of Apple CEO Tim Cook as he justifies a $750M bonus. Thank you for tuning in people, tell a friend to tell a friend! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

This week the boys ruminate on government's appointment of Ian Botham as trade ambassador to Australia (batting for Britain down Under LOL) as well as the alleged pressure payment providers having been putting on OnlyFans to move away from sexually explicit content. If you're a fan of the pod, please feel free to give us a like and leave us a positive review. If you're really like the pod, why not recommend it to a friend :) Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

After the embarrassment of having last week's episode banned from Youtube, the boys are on their best behaviour as they consider the West's response to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and the perspective of a romance scammer as Tinder vows to tighten its security with ID verification checks.  Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We're backkk! Series 3 is here, missed us? The boys waste no time in getting back into the thick of it, considering Chelsea's Ivy Restaurant response to their 'culturally insensitive' video ad as well as jumping into the mind of one of the Anti-Vaxxers who tried to run up the BBCs (former) Headquarters! Talking of run up, London's 2011 riots gets a special mention in the throwback segment, y'all still got them TVs? Let us know if you're feeling this episode! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Series 2 done! To round off the second series the boys consider FINAs (Fédération Internationale De Natation) - Swimming's governing body's decision to ban Soul Cap, a  specialised swimming cap designed for Afro Hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. They also consider the view of a Tory backbencher who backs the relaxation of all COVID restrictions on 19th July despite concerns re rising cases. Thank you all for rocking with us for another series! We'll be releasing a feedback survey during our hiatus! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

The boys were sporting the same Levi shirt (coincidence!) as they considered England's Euro run, the potential suspects that leaked Matt Hancock's smooch footage and Junior stepped into the shoes of the Education Secretary who recently proposed a nationwide school ban on phones! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

This week the boys consider the government's claims that the term 'White Privilege' has led to a neglect of working class white students from the perspective of the Chair of the Education Select Committee. They also looked at Dido Harding's claim that the NHS could do away with foreign workers.  Let us know what your thoughts - reviews, comments & DMs all appreciated! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

BLM: Black Lives Matter or Bureau of Land Management? The boys consider this conundrum as Michael dons the shoes of Terry from Colchester who opposes taking the knee and Junior takes the seat of Kremlin master Putin as he explains his recent interview with US broadcaster NBC. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Junior dons the native garments of President Buhari as he explains the decision to ban Twitter throughout Nigeria. Michael steps into Priti Patel's 'here today, deported tomorrow' stilettos as she defends her criticism of Social Media companies' apathy towards the recent migrant travel romanticisation. 

The boys propose that players and coaches involve in sport should be afforded 'The L Coupon' which can be cashed in once a season if you don't want to speak to the media after a loss.  Do y'all agree with this? The boys speak on Naomi Osaka's decision to leave this year's French Open and Dominic Cumming's attack on the Government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly his shots aimed at Matt Hancock's dome. P.S Michael is now very ashamed that he doesn't know who Andrew Castle is. His tennis knowledge only goes as far back as Tim Henman even though he's worn Fred Perry.  Stay up to date with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

Jr is sporting a new hairstyle (pree the Youtube) as the boys ruminate on China's beef with Greta, the fallout from the BBCs Princess Diana Panorama interview and most importantly the welcome packs gifted to revellers at Glastonbury and major festivals alike. Introduce the friend you'd share your welcome pack with to the podcast. Keep up to date with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

We're back baby! SERIES 2 - NEW & IMPROVED! We lied - Nothing has changed…. We just needed a hiatus! But we're back and we jump right into the thick of it as we ponder the implication of the WHOs Employment report on Music Indirect's Pike Cashley as well as the response across the pond after Prince Harry's admission that he finds the First Amendment 'Bonkers'. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/yskb

As the boys close the first series, Jr dons the shoes of Tony Sewell, the chair of the UK Race Report and considers the UNs criticism that it 'normalises white supremacy.' Whilst, Michael explains the rationale behind the now fallen European Super League from the perspective of billionaire Florentino Perez. 

Michael has a new look (jump on Youtube!), but it doesn't distract the boys too long as Junior dons David Cameron's aristodocrocal (we don't know what this means either) shoes and Michael jumps into the mind of Tesla & Neuralink CEO Elon Musk. This is the penultimate episode of this series!

The boys hear from a member of the French elite after wealthy Parisians were caught ordering the 'Lockdown Special' whilst fine dining at a secret restaurant. Reports of a nude photoshoot in Dubai also caught their eye (the report, not the images!) and Jr will be hoping this pod doesn't catch the eye of the Kremlin!

This week, the boys step into Priti Patel's size 4 Stilettos following the allegation that the Home Office blew £124,262 on questionable expenses. They also consider how difficult rural MPs will find things now the term ‘BAME' is being laid to rest. 

In this week's episode, co-hosts Michael Akadiri & Jr Amobire don the shoes of a Bristolian protestor after the recent Kill The Bill Protests got a little physical. They also consider the challenges of a college student trying to enjoy Spring Break in a Miami which is now under curfew.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Michael Akadiri & Jr Amobire examine the Police's handling of the Sarah Everard vigil in Clapham as well as the ramifications of the most diverse Oscar nomination slate in history. 

Co-Hosts Michael Akadiri & Jr Amobire consider this week's news from the antagonists shoes' with the Harry & Meghan's Oprah interview top of the agenda. The challenge of defending George Floyd's 'accused' murderer at trial is also considered; however, this episode's title is dedicated to the story of Birmingham's very own El Chapo!

In their debut episode, co-hosts Michael Akadiri and Junior Amobire consider this past week's news involving Shamima Begum from her size 5 flats and they donned the Royal boots to consider life (or lack thereof) from the perspective of Princes Philip & Charles after the Duke of Edinburgh was moved to a specialist Cardiac Hospital.