Podcasts about Tosin

What if Tottenham's main problem isn't finishing? A Licence coach JJ says the real flaw is recognition — seeing the moment half a second too late — and it runs through every sliding-doors chance at Anfield. Jim and JJ go player by player through the Liverpool game: Tosin's impressive first start and whether the Danso doubters (Jim included) got it wrong, Senesi's playmaking from centre half, the Udogie toe-poke behind McAllister's goal, the Archie Gray freeze-frame doing the rounds, Conor Gallagher's real value beyond the number 10 comparisons, and whether Marmoush can truly lead the line. Then JJ puts his house keys on the table and explains his toothpaste theory of Spurs' season — once you've heard it, you won't watch the next game the same way. The 82nd Percentile, our weekly data deep-dive with JJ, Enya and DJ, is live on Patreon — founder rate (£5/month for life) nearly sold out https://www.patreon.com/cw/82ndPercentile Tactical, honest, from the training pitch. A Coach's View. #KeepItLilyWhite #OhSo33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vi er på tavlen! Og blev transfervinduet et drømmescenarie eller panik før lukketid?1 point efter 0-0 ude mod Nottingham Forest. Nu kører det. Måske. For vi har stadig sæsonens første scoring til gode. Men David Chantelou har et bud på, hvordan det mål kommer, og hvem der sætter den i kassen. David Chantelou er med i dagens panel sammen med Andreas Thau Loftager, og vært er Sune Højrup Bencke. Vi taler også om et transfervindue, der nu er lukket, og hvordan det overordnet føles at forlade det med Mudryk og Tosin, som de sidste indkøb. Der er lytterspørgsmål og tanker om lørdag aften kl. 18.30, hvor Everton kommer på besøg på Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This episode covers a mixed week of cinema and streaming, with the hosts weighing a post apocalyptic film, a psychological horror series, a female led comedy, and a documentary about Hammer Films. The conversation is playful, but the reviews are clear, with the strongest praise going to the streaming pick and the Hammer documentary.Key topicsIn this episode, Tosin hosts from Bromsgrove with Shaun Harris, Sharon Bollen, and London correspondent Holly Nessling joining in.The group opens with what they have been watching in cinemas and at home, including The Dog Stars, The Terror, Spa Weekend, and Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters.Sharon explains The Dog Stars as a post pandemic survival story set in the Colorado mountains, following Higg, played by Jacob Elordi, his life on an aerodrome, and encounters with isolated communities and hostile raiders.Shaun and Sharon both feel The Dog Stars is well made but familiar, leaning on post apocalyptic tropes from The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, and similar stories.Holly's home viewing focus is The Terror, starting with season 3, Devil in Silver, then working backward through seasons 2 and 1.Devil in Silver is described as a psychological horror story about being wrongly trapped in a psychiatric institution, with Dan Stevens praised for being compelling and convincing as an American lead.Season 2 of The Terror is set during Japanese internment in the United States in World War II, where the supernatural horror is overshadowed by the real world brutality of the camps.Shaun reviews Spa Weekend as an exactly as advertised ensemble comedy built around four women on a spa trip, with each playing a familiar archetype and the film clearly aiming at a middle aged female audience.Shaun's streaming pick, Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters, is praised as a nostalgic documentary tracing Hammer Films from Quatermass through Dracula, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and the studio's shift through changing British cinema trends.The episode closes with a broader discussion about film distribution, sparked by a correction on Coyote vs. Acme and the role of Ketchup Entertainment in buying and releasing it.The Dog Stars - 3.25 averageThe Terror season 3, Devil in Silver - 4Spa Weekend - 3Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters - 4Timestamps(00:00) Opening the week and introducing the panel(01:49) Cinema round up begins with The Dog Stars(06:25) Holly's home watch list and The Terror season 3(07:23) Shaun's week of Hammer Legends and assorted trashy films(09:37) Sharon explains the post apocalyptic world of The Dog Stars(13:16) Why The Dog Stars feels familiar despite strong craft(17:46) Sharon's final take on The Dog Stars(20:56) Holly breaks down The Terror season 3, Devil in Silver(25:31) Season 2 of The Terror and the horror of Japanese internment(30:09) Spa Weekend and the “female Hangover” template(35:39) Ad libbing, editing, and the film's target audience(40:11) Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters and Hammer's history(43:23) Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Hammer's serious approach(47:15) Final verdict on Hammer Legends and the Hammer House of Horror reference(48:31) Which won the week, cinema or streaming?(48:37) Update on Coyote vs. Acme and its release situation(51:17) Wrap up and sign offNotable quotesCopy“It's a film set in contemporary Britain, but a temporary America, but after a devastating global pandemic.”Copy“The stuff of nightmares anyway, that scenario without any supernatural or any sort of other elements to it.”Copy“The film is there to give them a break in the cinema where they can go away and go, Yeah, yeah, that's my life.”VerdictsWinner of the weekStreaming wins this week, driven by the strength of The Terror season 3 and Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters.

The whole TTW gang assemble to look back at an unprecedented transfer window for Tottenham Hotspur. Marcus Buckland, George Sessions, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay gives their takes on the deadline-day arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo, pick the new signing they are most excited about and the one they are most worried for, and take a look at the window as a whole as Roberto De Zerbi splashed more than £300million on new faces. ⁠#tottenhamhotspur⁠ ⁠#spurs⁠ ⁠#tottenham⁠ ⁠#coys⁠ ⁠#thfc⁠ ⁠#robertodezerbi⁠ #mykhailomudryk #tosinadarabioyo ⁠#ilimanndiaye #kevindanso #sandrotonali⁠ ⁠#sav⁠io ⁠#dominicsolanke #omarmarmoush #papesarr #mikeymoore⁠ ⁠#mathystel⁠ ⁠#mohammedkudus⁠ ⁠#pedroporro⁠ ⁠#mickyvandeven⁠ ⁠#archiegray⁠ ⁠#richarlison⁠ ⁠ ⁠#premierleague⁠ ⁠#football⁠ ⁠#soccer⁠ ⁠#footballpodcast⁠ ⁠#soccerpodcast⁠ ⁠#sport⁠ ⁠#thetottenhamway⁠ ⁠#newepisode⁠ ⁠#opinion⁠ ⁠#reaction⁠ ⁠#sport⁠ ⁠#sportpodcast⁠ ⁠#transfers⁠ ⁠#transferwindow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How good is Mykhailo Mudryk really — and what are Tottenham actually getting? Professional analyst Enya has run his data profile, and it doesn't say what the jokes say. Jim and Enya close out the window: the De Zerbi–Mudryk history at Shakhtar, the truth about the doping ban and the two lost years, the £75m option ceiling, why Spurs' confidence-rebuild signings keep failing, what Chelsea fans really think of Tosin, the Danso exit, and the window's most underrated success — Mikey Moore's loan to Köln and Sosa's to Porto. Then the Nottingham Forest preview, powered by Gradient: Forest's long-ball, low-possession style, the corner threat, and why Spurs' away record inverts the usual disadvantage. Both make a prediction — but one of them goes against their own head, and you'll want to hear the case. Data first, feelings second. The Analyst. #KeepItLilyWhite #OhSo33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadline day. The window shuts at 11pm and Spurs are not done yet. We're live from now until the clock runs out, and we're taking your calls all the way through. Tosin Adarabioyo looks set to come in from Chelsea after Kevin Danso told De Zerbi he wanted out. Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to follow him across London on loan. Pape Matar Sarr is expected at Juventus. Kota Takai, Mikey Moore and Souza have already gone out on loan today. And then there's Richarlison... So that's the question. Spurs have spent north of £320m this summer, brought in Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savio, Marmoush, Robertson, Senesi, van Hecke and Dubravka... and sit bottom of the Premier League with no points and no goals. Is tonight about fixing the squad, or about fixing something that money can't fix? Tell us what you make of the business, what you make of De Zerbi, and what you actually need to see at Forest on Saturday. Remember, deals can still be announced after 11pm if the deal sheet went in on time, so stay with us. We'll be reacting to everything as it drops. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the live shows and the phone-ins. Drop your deadline day verdict in the chat and we'll get to as many as we can. COYS #Spurs #DeadlineDay #Mudryk #THFC #Tottenham #TottenhamHotspur #COYS #DeZerbi #SpursNews #TransferDeadlineDay

Bonusafsnit:Værts-Andreas, Lars Apel, Thomas Skov og David Chantelou taler hele truppen igennem, position for position og giver den karakter.Derudover siger vi farvel til en række spillere på lån - dem siger vi farvel til. Og så debatterer vi rygterne om Tosin og Mudryk.Er du enig?

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Today Iain and Mike address the Newcastle match and the utter chaos of the end of the window.   Jonah speaks from the trainers table...or the deep woods.  Who actually knows?  They talk Richie, Mikey Moore and whether these signings are actually better than the players we sold or loaned.   Please feel free to comment on our socials, leave us a rating and for god's sake auto-download so you never miss an episode. Wicked Spursy can be found on all your favorite podcast platforms as well as  Instagram @wickedspursypod Bluesky @wickedspursypod.bsky.social Twitter @WickedSpursypod COYS

Manchester United discover who they'll be playing in this season's Champions League. It's going to be a tough ride. With the window due to close, and Zirkzee possibly leaving, those nefarious reporters can feast on unrealistic striker targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A banned Looney Tunes movie turns out to be the best thing in the cinema this week, a Jason Statham action machine does exactly what it says on the tin, and Ricky Gervais surprises everyone with an animated cat show that actually lands. If you want to know where your money is best spent this week, this episode makes the case fast.Shaun, Tosin, Holly Nessling, and Sharon Bollen compare the week's cinema and streaming picks, but the real story is the range: from the long-delayed, tax-write-off-dodging delight of Coyote vs Acme to the enclosed-home paranoia of The Last House, the ridiculous-but-entertaining mayhem of Mutiny, the darkly comic relationship carnage of Over Your Dead Body, and the oddball romance premise of One Night Only.You'll discover:why Coyote vs Acme feels like the best animation-live action hybrid since Who Framed Roger Rabbithow Mutiny doubles down on every Jason Statham trope and still workswhy The Last House turns a family home into a survival bunkerwhat makes Over Your Dead Body spiral from a killer premise into glorious chaoshow One Night Only turns a wildly absurd alternate America into a rom-com with consequenceswhy Alley Cats may be Ricky Gervais' most watchable project yetShaun and Sharon bring the cinema perspective, Holly brings the streaming chaos and an increasingly legendary shark-movie obsession, and Tosin keeps trying to balance the whole thing while making the weekly “money well spent” verdict. Along the way there are proper laughs, a few disagreements, and at least one pitch for an entire podcast devoted to terrible shark films.This is the episode for anyone deciding what to watch next, anyone who misses big-screen fun, and anyone who enjoys a film chat that can go from serious to utterly unhinged in seconds. If you've got one cinema trip or one streaming slot to spend this week, start here.Timestamps00:00 - Countdown chaos and name-spelling complaints02:03 - What everyone saw in cinemas this week06:29 - Home viewing roundup and the “bag” for unfinished series08:11 - Why Coyote vs. Acme was almost hidden away12:40 - Wiley Coyote sues Acme for decades of injuries15:37 - The voice casting and Looney Tunes callbacks18:10 - The Last House: trapped indoors by the rain21:27 - Comparing The Last House to The End of Oak Street23:41 - Survival mode, family dynamics, and rating The Last House25:29 - Mutiny: Jason Statham does what Jason Statham does29:20 - Why the Statham formula still works31:38 - Over Your Dead Body begins with murder plans34:50 - The film keeps escalating into total chaos37:49 - Samara Weaving, Juliette Lewis, and the cast's energy39:21 - One Night Only and the alternate-world sex law44:18 - What the film is really saying about dating and intimacy49:30 - Alley Cats: Ricky Gervais's animated cat hangout show55:33 - Why Alley Cats works better than expected58:48 - Weekly scores and the tightest result of the episode60:36 - Holly explains Noah's Shark in full glory64:31 - Listener challenge: send in worse shark movies67:28 - Plans for future spoiler rants, shark podcasts, and sign-offVerdictStreaming edges it this week, but the real money pick is Coyote vs. Acme. The team is united: if you can see that one in a cinema, do it.

Morning all,Let's go through the latest Chelsea transfer news via SPTC Sourced info!* Enzo Fernandez getting closer to Manchester City move. His camp expect today or Luton to be his last in a Chelsea shirt!* Replacements? Alex Scott or Adam Wharton? Keep an eye on Martin Zubimendi* Chelsea cancel talks with Leeds for Mykhailo Mudryk!* West Ham latest club to look into Dario Essugo move* Nicolas Jackson destined to join Villa* Liam Delap and Pedro Neto so far priced out of moves. Same with Malo Gusto* Outgoings needed - Tosin, Josh Acheampong, Mamadou Sarr, Marc Guiu, Jamie Gittens?* Opening PL weekend, City lucky, United lose, Liverpool late equaliser, Spursy Spursy, going to be open* Chelsea tonight!!Thanks for tuning in!Peace, Si This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sptc.news/subscribe

Van & X return for a jam-packed, D23 edition of The Black Variant as the X-Men cast is revealed. Plus - Spider-Man: Brand New Day passes $2B, HBO and DC Studios clash, D23 goodies like the Ahsoka S2 trailer, Vision Quest with James Spader returning as Ultron, Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon, and more this week on The Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark

Tosin and Holly Nessling compare a family cinema trip with a home-streamed shark thriller in this week's value-for-money showdown. The episode is mostly about whether a tired parent is better off spending money on a kids' movie or a horror-adjacent shark film, but it also turns into a very funny discussion of terrible genre movies, franchise sprawl, and why some films are so bad they become a challenge.We discuss Paw Patrol the Dino Movie, Chum, and a few other recent watches, with Holly giving the sharper critical takedown and Tosin explaining the realities of summer holidays, children, and cinema survival.Key topicsIn this episode, Tosin explains why Paw Patrol the Dino Movie was the inevitable cinema choice during the first summer holidays as a parent, with his wife on nights and two children to entertain.Holly shares Chum, a Prime Video shark film paid for with Amex points, and the conversation quickly becomes a postmortem on a wildly implausible plot.The hosts compare theatrical Paw Patrol releases with the many TV-style spin-offs, noting how the franchise keeps expanding by adding new pups and new themes.Tosin describes Paw Patrol as a simple rescue-action formula for kids, with Ryder and the pups responding to emergencies in their vehicles, while the Dino Movie adds dinosaurs, an island, and a villain scheme involving diamonds and a volcano.Holly's review of Chum focuses on the film's absurd logic, including a grieving husband who uses homeless people as bait, a shark cage with no oxygen, and a revenge plan that makes little sense even by shark-movie standards.The episode contrasts good bad movies with merely bad ones, with the hosts noting that some low-budget shark films are entertaining because they embrace their absurdity, while Chum mostly just confuses.Tosin raises the point that Paw Patrol is clearly made for children, but still compares it unfavorably to Toy Story 5 as a film with more for adults and kids alike.The conversation includes a brief side discussion of Dangerous Animals, Birdpocalypse, Monster Nado, and other benchmark bad-shark or bad-CGI films.Holly notes that Chum at least uses some real great white shark footage, even if the human-shark interactions are clumsy and the script is baffling.Tosin closes by recommending Android on BBC iPlayer as a better next watch for Holly, before the pair wrap up with listener feedback and a quick mention of another movie, Over Your Dead Body.Timestamps00:00 - Cinema or sofa: the week's big value-for-money question01:25 - How the show compares cinema trips with streaming watches04:42 - Tosin's cinema pick: Paw Patrol the Dino Movie05:23 - Holly's home pick: Chum on Prime Video08:05 - What Paw Patrol actually is and why the kids love it10:12 - Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton voice a yacht rescue setup11:09 - The island, the dinosaurs, and Maya Humdinger's diamond scheme12:38 - Why every Paw Patrol movie seems to add another pup14:11 - Why Paw Patrol works for exhausted parents but not as a great film17:28 - Holly starts explaining Chum's Malta shark premise19:38 - The wedding boat trip that goes very wrong21:11 - A grieving husband turns into the real villain22:46 - Why Chum makes almost no sense at all23:14 - Homeless people as bait and the shark cage plan24:42 - Holly's one-star review and the global warming line that annoys her27:23 - The shark effects: real footage, some CGI, and not much else29:13 - Why bad shark films can be fun, but this one mostly isn't30:54 - Listener feedback on The Boys season five32:21 - Sign-off, plus a recommendation for Android on BBC iPlayer33:42 - Bonus chat: Over Your Dead Body on Prime Video36:37 - ChatGPT's surprisingly accurate summary of Chum's plot38:09 - Why short movies have at least one virtue: they get on with it

– Introduction & Eclipse Banter: Tosin introduces the panel (Shaun, Sharon, and Holly) on the day of the solar eclipse before diving into this week's lineup.– What We've Been Watching: Shaun recaps his marathon cinema trip (The Odyssey, The End of Oak Street, Spider-Man, and secret screening Tony), while Holly and Tosin share their home streaming picks.– Cinema Review: The End of Oak StreetShaun's Rating: $3 / 5$Details: A suburban neighbourhood gets transported into a pre-historic time zone filled with dinosaurs. Featuring Ewan McGregor doing a noticeably "hammy" American accent, this B-movie creature feature stays silly, convenient, and doesn't take itself too seriously.– Streaming Review: The Devil's MouthHolly's Rating: $1.5 / 5$Details: Starring Kathryn Newton. A group of friends on holiday in Thailand go cave diving in "The Devil's Mouth" freshwater caves when things go wrong. Too mediocre to be a fun "bad" shark movie, it delivers a predictable, middle-of-the-road experience.– Cinema Review: TonyShaun's Rating: $3 / 5$Sharon's Rating: $3.25 / 5$Details: A secret screening capturing a formative summer in 1975 for a young Anthony Bourdain (played by Dominic Sessa). Directed by the director of La Varna: The Band, The Show, The Movie, and co-starring Antonio Banderas as a restaurateur. While a bit detached for UK audiences unfamiliar with Bourdain's legacy, it captures an authentic mid-70s vibe.– Streaming Review: PossessionHolly's Rating: $4.5 / 5$Details: A 5-part Sky series starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a UK lawyer investigating a £50M estate in Jamaica left to a mysterious recipient named Kojo East. Beautifully shot, it delves into themes of Caribbean spiritualism, history, and the complex layers of "possession."– The Scorecard & Winner Selection: Tosin tallies up the ratings to crown this week's champion.– Feedback Corner & Catch-Up: The crew discusses The Boys Season 5, The Odyssey, Spider-Man, and responds to listener comments from YouTube.(Thanks to Sharon upgrading her score for Tony to $3.25$, Cinema narrowly edged out Streaming by just $0.0625$ points!)The Boys (Season 5): Tosin gives his take on Season 5, feeling the show dragged out plotlines and reached around for reasons to keep going when it could have wrapped up a season earlier.The Odyssey & Spider-Man (Brand New Day): Shaun notes The Odyssey felt drawn out toward the end, whereas Spider-Man felt like a well-executed reboot.Shoutouts & Listener Comments:A special mention to Ute and her daughter Elizabeth (who worked on set for Spider-Man!).Shoutouts to YouTube commenters JG, Yohan Beatrice, Matthew Phelan, and LMS Land for their essays, movie hot-takes, and for declaring Tosin the podcast's resident "health nut."

How much time and money should you invest in being healthy? With so much noise and choice out there, it’s easy to forget the fundamentals of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We’re unpacking the key areas to prioritise and help protect our health and wellness now and in the future. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain is joined by GP, health educator and presenter Dr Tosin. Best known for her work on the BBC's Operation Ouch, Dr Tosin joins Iona to explore what it really means to invest in your health. From nutrition and exercise to rest and recovery, they discuss the everyday choices that can have a long-lasting impact on our health and wellbeing. You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer Check out Dr Tosin on https://www.instagram.com/drtosinofficial Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preseason is over, Xabi Alonso's Bridge debut is this weekend, and somehow Chelsea are already a trophy up for the season. We name a standout, a disappointment, and admit we're more excited than we've been in years.Neither of us watched much of this preseason — that's the honest opener — but there was enough to draw conclusions from, and with Real Sociedad at the Bridge this weekend closing it out, we figured it was time to hand out awards. Real talk up front: Jason doesn't put much stock in preseason as a rule, and this year reinforced why. A “lock” (defensive player) got fouled heavily out there and it soured the whole exercise for him — friendlies should stay friendly. But even with the caveats, both of us walked away more optimistic about a Chelsea season than we've been in years.What Did We Actually Learn?Not as much as you'd hope. Morgan Rogers didn't feature at all before this week. Reece James didn't play a single preseason minute. Lacroix didn't play. Enzo's future is still unresolved. That's three, potentially four starters who never touched the pitch together, which means our attacking three of Rogers, Palmer, and João Pedro built zero preseason chemistry, and nobody has any real idea where Reece is even going to line up. The lineup against Johor Darul Ta'zim was about as academy-heavy as it gets — Sharman-Lowe in goal, a back three of Subuloye, Tosin, and Anselmino, Quenda and Gittens out wide, Essugo captaining a midfield with Nicoll-Jazuli, Estêvão in the hole, Jackson and Delap up top — and an almost unused bench because half the squad had already been sent home or was running on fumes from the match before. Coming out of it, we probably have as many questions as we went in with. Where does Reece play? Who does Lacroix actually replace? What happens to Quenda's minutes with Rogers, Neto, and Mudryk all wanting the same spots?The Squad Bloat Problem, AgainStill 45-ish players on the senior list, with Xabi reportedly wanting it down to 25. The transfer window closes September 1st at 6pm American time — three weeks from the recording date — and Chelsea still haven't moved Disasi, Badiashile, Tosin, Anselmino, Jackson, or Delap, plus Guiu still hanging around. People keep saying Chelsea are clearing deadwood. They aren't — a handful of academy loans doesn't count, and nobody wants to buy the players actually clogging the roster, because BlueCo overpriced them the first time around. The Athletic reported that some in the traveling party felt Xabi was running an A-team and B-team in preseason and that the B-team players sensed they weren't in his plans. Chelsea deny a formal two-tier system, but honestly — of course there's a pecking order forming. That's what a proper preseason is for. Some of you just aren't going to play. Fight for your spot.Standout of the Preseason: Marco PalestraUnanimous, and it isn't close. “Pastrami” was the best player in every match either of us caught — tireless, strong defensively, dangerous going forward, constantly getting up and down the right. He played right wing-back for Rúben Amorim at Sporting, so the position switch isn't new to him at all, and BlueCo, credit where due, got this signing right. Reigning Serie A Defender of the Season, and it showed. Other shoutouts: João Pedro for continuing exactly what he started last summer, Estêvão for looking the part again, Geovany Quenda for justifying a year of hype on this podcast alone, and Roméo Lavia — who, after three years at the club, finally completed a full 90 minutes. That's not a joke entry. That's the actual highlight some fans are pointing to.Worst of the Preseason: Tosin, Running Away With ItSome of the worst defending either of us has seen from a Chelsea player, full stop. We floated the theory that Tosin's entire remaining employment is a Cole Palmer loyalty play — Palmer goes to bat for his buddy, the club humors it, and now that Palmer has a new bestie in Morgan Rogers, maybe that's finally the door closing on Tosin. He's reportedly linked to Benfica, but the honest read is nobody sane pays real money for him — just cut the contract, since he cost nothing and there's no amortization to lose, and let him walk. Nico Jackson gets an honorable dishonorable mention: flashes of what he can do, still can't finish, and his framing in this Xabi system is genuinely unclear — a start-caliber player who might have to accept a bench role, when Chelsea might honestly rather have 35-year-old Danny Welbeck as the actual impact sub, because Welbeck finishes and Jackson doesn't. Also worth noting: Jackson volunteered to be subbed off early against Johor Darul Ta'zim specifically so Mudryk could get on the pitch before full time — genuinely selfless, and worth the shoutout on its own.Mudryk's Back, and So Is Austin MacPhee's TemperWe may have buried the lede on this one: Mudryk's actual return to a matchday shirt might have been the highlight of the whole preseason, full stop. And separately — Austin MacPhee, our set-piece coach and the man this podcast was talking up two weeks before anyone else noticed him, got caught on video screaming at a Johor Darul Ta'zim staffer to shut up after a nasty tackle on Liam Delap, to the point that Xabi Alonso had to physically pull him away. We'll take it. The man cares, and we're already crediting him for some genuinely sharp set-piece goals this preseason.We Also, Somehow, Won a TrophyBeating AC Milan came with the Indonesian Super Cup attached, which neither of us knew was on the line until the broadcast mentioned it mid-match. So: Xabi Alonso has technically already won a trophy at Chelsea. We're not rating it anywhere near a Community Shield or a UEFA Super Cup, let alone anything that matters, but you don't turn down a trophy. Put it in the cabinet and don't ask questions. Meanwhile Arsenal are probably about to win the actual Community Shield and spend the next several weeks reminding everyone about it — after a genuinely bad end to last season that this podcast watched in real time. Enjoy it while you can; Anthony Taylor isn't walking through that door to bail you out this year.Where This Leaves UsGenuinely more optimistic than last year, and for a specific reason: this is the first summer in the BlueCo era where our best players got proper rest. Cole Palmer and João Pedro skipped the World Cup and had a full offseason, unlike last year's fitness-compromised group. Reece James played 29 games and came out the other side of the World Cup okay, minus a one-match absence for a minor procedure. Jason's officially predicting a top-four finish this year — he didn't predict that last season — and thinks there's a real shot at silverware, while also, in the same breath, floating that Chelsea could bow out in the second round of the EFL Cup. Both things can be true. It's the first season in five years either of us has actually been excited about, and we're trying not to let that scare us.What's ComingSeason five of the podcast kicks off properly Monday with the official predictions episode. New for this season: a weekly Premier League predictions show (working title: Ten Wrongs in a Row), Thursday transfer coverage continuing until the window shuts and then pivoting to a looser Thursday live format, and the return of the Wheel — likely as a recurring “Us vs. The Wheel” segment letting a spin call one match's outcome a week. Suggestions for the shows are welcome in the comments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

Morning all,Let's go through the very latest Chelsea insider transfer news then!* Enzo Fernandez latest* Alex Scott still on the cards?* Tosin to Benfica? Chelsea interest in Tomas Araujo?* Arsenal showing some interest in Pedro Neto?* So much to do in 23 days - massive squad needs trimming* Back to Cobham this week, Real Sociedad at The Bridge on Saturday, then it's down to business with Fulham on the 24thQuick-ish one today because it's still so quiet. Outgoings needed.Simon Phillips This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sptc.news/subscribe

Red, White & Blues FC | Butterfly Tattoos, a Mid-Episode Signing, and City CirclingChalobah's gone, City want three of ours, Chelsea completed a transfer while we were literally recording, and we made a tattoo pact on air. Normal Thursday.We open the only correct way — laughing at Arsenal, who apparently believed they had a shot at Vinícius Júnior right up until he pointed out he isn't tired of winning Champions Leagues yet. From there it's a rumor-mill episode, because there's exactly one confirmed piece of Chelsea business this week and about fifteen things that might be. Jason delivers a full monologue on why transfer season is the footballing equivalent of being cornered by someone describing their dream. And then, halfway through the Enzo conversation, Fabrizio broke a deal live and we had a new signing before the episode ended.Farewell, Trevoh ChalobahThe one concrete thing: Chalobah is officially a Como player, €30m plus €6m in add-ons. He'd been at the club roughly twenty years and BlueCo never knew what to do with him — treated like an afterthought, shipped out on loan, brought back, never quite trusted. Neither of us pretends he was world class, but that was always fine. He was an excellent role player who could cover injuries, give you cup minutes, and actually loved Chelsea, and you need those in a squad. He was better than Disasi, better than Badiashile, and frequently better than Fofana. Thanks, Trev. Enjoy Italy. BlueCo got their £30m of pure profit.The Rumor Mill: Osimhen, Diogo Costa, and Too Many DefendersTottenham have made an offer for Victor Osimhen, so naturally Chelsea might go back in for Osimhen — because they have a toy and now we want the toy. That's three summers running. It fell apart on wages last time, he's two years older, and nothing about the math has changed. More interesting: Portuguese reports have Chelsea in talks for Diogo Costa and ready to match his €60m release clause, which is the one goalkeeper move we're both fully on board with, even if he'd be inheriting the same shambolic back line. On which — do we need more defenders? Yes, but we still have Disasi, Badiashile, Tosin, Mamadou Sarr, and Aarón Anselmino sitting there, and only the last two have youth as an excuse. Badiashile's linked to Napoli, Tosin reportedly has “lots of interest” per Fabrizio (please, take him), and Crystal Palace have submitted a loan with an obligation to buy for Disasi — take it, take five pounds, just get out of the Disasi business. Move those three and you're left with Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill, Anselmino and Hato covering in, which is enough. Sell this summer, clear the deadwood, buy quality next year once we're back in the Champions League.The Butterfly Tattoo PactThen the bad news: Chelsea are reportedly leaning toward a transfer or loan for Mudryk to Strasbourg. We said on Monday we'd riot, and we meant it — this administration was already dead to Jason, and he's not sure what's past dead. Daniel's position is that if Mudryk leaves, the title dream is gone, Champions League is gone, we're in the Conference League, we might not qualify for Europe at all. His actual vision for the season: Chelsea win the league by three points because Mudryk comes off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner against Arsenal in a 2-1. And so the pact, arrived at independently by both of us, which is what almost thirty years of friendship does to two people: if Mudryk stays and Chelsea win the league, we both get the exact butterfly tattoo. One cheek each. Possibly a wing apiece so we can moon people in formation. The one loan destination we'd actually enjoy is Coventry, purely to watch Frank Lampard coach up Mudryk — and it's genuinely nice to see Lamps is a good manager after all, just one who was handed two impossible situations at Chelsea.City Want Three of Ours, and Has Enzo Peaked?Manchester City have been linked with three Chelsea players in one day: Malo Gusto at £75m, Pedro Neto around £70m, and now Enzo Fernández, with Rodri reportedly off to Barcelona and Maresca wanting Enzo as the replacement. The Gusto number is Chelsea pricing a player so he doesn't sell — City said interested, but absolutely not at 75, which is what anyone with a footballing brain would say. Neto's number, by contrast, is priced to be paid, and the official line that he's “a very important part of the squad but the price would have to be right” translates cleanly as: we'll sell him tomorrow to a big enough sucker. Neither of us will miss Neto, a player who does almost nothing with an enormous amount of talent and whose main skill is spamming crosses without knowing where they're going. The Enzo conversation is the meatiest thing in the episode. Has he peaked? Jason thinks roughly yes — 20 goal contributions a year is his ceiling, and last season's 10 goals and 4 assists are attacking-midfielder numbers, not the Fàbregas-style controller you'd want beside Caicedo. That's exactly why the pivot fails: Caicedo drops to a fifth defender, Enzo pushes forward, and Chelsea simply cede the middle of the pitch, which is what Maresca did to us all season. Lavia is the right profile, if Lavia could ever string together ninety minutes, which in three years he hasn't. We both like Enzo, both think he plays hard for the badge — and both suspect he's a mercenary who'd play just as hard for City's badge the moment they pay him.And Then We Signed Someone Mid-EpisodePep Chavarría to Chelsea, broken by Fabrizio while we were recording: €19m plus €2m in add-ons, flying for a medical, signatures the same night. A 28-year-old left back from Rayo Vallecano who has never been capped by Spain. Daniel's verdict is blunt — this is not a Xabi Alonso signing, this is 100% a BlueCo signing, and the idea that every arrival this window is an Alonso pick is a narrative the club is happy to let run. In fairness, Chelsea genuinely don't have a left back since Cucurella left; Hato can do it but is better at left center back, and Palestra can technically cover. The question is whether we've just bought a starter or a very expensive backup. Elsewhere in the Juventus match: Hato started at left back, Palestra and Quenda linked up well on the right and Quenda had a strong first half, Fofana has publicly announced he wants to prove he can be the player we thought he was before the injuries — which mostly tells you he knows what the rest of us know. The squad is bloated, more players keep arriving, and the thing Chelsea are worst at is the thing they most urgently need to do. As Jason puts it: BlueCo aren't bad at selling players, they're bad at buying them, and then they have to sell the bad players they bought, and nobody wants them because they're bad.Programming NoteThe live Thursday show didn't happen this week and probably won't next week either — most likely we kick it off properly when the season starts. We need a name for it, so drop suggestions in the comments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

Join Tosin and London correspondent Holly Nessling as they discuss the sparse yet competitive cinematic landscape featuring "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: New Day". They dive into audience attendance trends, cinematic experiences, and the complexities behind Marvel's storytelling multiverse.In this episode:The current state of UK cinemas with only two big films in circulationHow cinemas are strategically sharing large screens between "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: New Day"Holly's experience booking tickets and the importance of planning ahead in the streaming ageInitial impressions and ranking of "The Odyssey" as a modern take on Greek heroism and storytelling choicesA comprehensive review of "Spider-Man: New Day," highlighting Tom Holland's performance, action sequences, and Marvel's multiverse challengesThe significance of Marvel's cinematic universe and the impact of the upcoming "Doomsday" filmHow the streaming age is influencing sitcom storytelling, exemplified by "Mid-Century Modern" and its stereotypesDeep discussion on film adaptations, classical Greek retellings, and Emily Wilson's critical take on "The Odyssey"The evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in sitcoms and the balance of stereotypes versus progressTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and cinema attendance trends in the UK02:15 - Sharing screens between "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: New Day"04:34 - Challenges of last-minute cinema bookings and returning to pre-pandemic habits07:17 - Holly's review of "The Odyssey" as a modern hero tale with historical touches11:01 - Analyzing "Spider-Man: New Day," its place in the MCU, and plot intricacies16:44 - Tom Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker and themes of loneliness and heroism22:08 - Audience reactions and the film's reception, including star ratings27:40 - The exploration of multiverse complexity in Marvel films and upcoming "Doomsday"33:14 - A critique of "Mid-Century Modern" sitcom, stereotypes, and representation36:52 - Broader discussion on diversity in media and the portrayal of gay characters43:38 - The adaptation of classical epics like "The Odyssey" and the role of modern translations47:31 - Emily Wilson's perspective on her translation and critical views of classical adaptations48:54 - The enduring appeal of "The Odyssey" and its performance performances50:09 - Closing thoughts, upcoming films, and the importance of quick cinema visits to avoid spoilersSummary:This episode offers a detailed look at how current cinematic releases and streaming content are reshaping entertainment choices. From blockbuster attractions to nuanced sitcoms, Tosin and Holly unpack the storytelling, production, and cultural shifts defining modern watch habits. A must-listen for film buffs, streaming fans, and those interested in the evolving portrayal of diversity in media.

Chelsea have signed two grandads — and somehow it feels exactly right. Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson arrive with 71 years of experience between them, the grown-ups this dressing room has been crying out for. Maxence Lacroix completes a defensive rebuild from Crystal Palace, Mykhailo Mudryk returns to training for the first time in 580 days, and Chelsea dodge a transfer ban with a £10m FA fine. Pre-season brings a narrow defeat to Spurs, a horror show from captain Tosin, and real excitement about Estêvão, João Pedro and Cole Palmer up top. Chris and Joe on why Xabi Alonso's old-head signings might be the smartest business of the summer. Meet the HostsChris Sheen and Joe Kevin are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years.What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. The 1905 PodcastChelsea FC Founded: 1905European Champions: 19/05

Red, White & Blues FC | 4:45 AM Football, a Set-Piece Guru, and a Plan to Get a New GoalkeeperChelsea are in Sydney, we are not waking up for it, and Xabi Alonso just gave us a reason to root against our own back line.Preseason is here, which means Chelsea are on the other side of the planet playing Western Sydney Wanderers at 4:45 in the morning our time. We open by loudly committing to live stream it and then immediately un-committing, which tells you most of what you need to know about how much stock we put in the Sydney Super Cup. But underneath the jokes there's actually a bit of optimism creeping in this year — a training session that looked like real coaching, a new set-piece coach who might be the best in the business, and a manager saying things a manager is supposed to say. Then there's the goalkeeper situation, where we land on a plan so stupid it might work.Australia at 4:45 AM, and Why We're Even ThereThe tour is Sydney (Western Sydney Wanderers, then Tottenham), Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Malaysia, with Juventus and AC Milan in there too, a Real Sociedad friendly at Stamford Bridge on August 15, and then the season opener away at Fulham because we are apparently never allowed a home opener. Jason's read: this is a cash grab with terrible timing, and if BlueCo would just sell the front of the shirt — four years running now — maybe we wouldn't need to be chasing the Australian and Southeast Asian markets at dawn. Daniel's more forgiving: let the boys go on tour, do some PR, build rapport with a new manager. We check the weather in all four cities like the professionals we are. We also agree that a Tottenham derby in Sydney is not a derby, because nobody out there is going to hate anybody properly.Preseason Expectations: Please Just Don't Get HurtJason's forecast is bleak and specific — one to five players will get injured, they'll be pivotal, and the transfer strategy hasn't accounted for it, because it never does. Daniel finds the silver lining: minutes for the academy lads, Levi Colwill getting his legs back, Cole Palmer maybe getting going, and Estêvão on the pitch. We're missing Caicedo, possibly Enzo, Reece James, Morgan Rogers, and Geovany Quenda, which limits what anyone can actually learn. The bar is simple: don't lose to Western Sydney Wanderers, don't lose to the side in Jakarta. Lose to Tottenham, Juventus, or Milan and fine, we're learning a new system. And if there is one prayer we're saying out loud, it's that Estêvão comes home in one piece.Austin MacPhee Is Here and He's a Glorious BastardThe genuine highlight. Chelsea have hired Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa, the Scottish set-piece specialist who also works with the Portugal national team, whose Villa side outscored every club in Europe's top five leagues from set pieces in 23/24 and finished joint-top with Arsenal in the Premier League last season — the difference being Arsenal shat their way to it and MacPhee does it properly. If this podcast has one recurring complaint over four years, it's Chelsea set pieces. We once lost our minds over a short corner under Pochettino. Hiring an actual set-piece guru, rather than another motivational coach imported to install a “winning mentality,” is the single clearest sign that somebody at the club is taking this seriously. Daniel is now on a mission to find MacPhee's Twitter, ask him his favorite scotch, and get him on the show. Austin, if you're listening: there's also Miller Lite, and you look like a Miller Lite guy.The Goalkeeper Plan (Root Against Your Own Defense)Xabi Alonso has said everything is open, every position, and per Ben Jacobs on the CFC Hub he's asked the club for time to assess the keepers in preseason before making a recommendation. Which leads Daniel to the big-brain question: shouldn't we then want to ship a load of goals in Australia? Jason is fully on board — a preseason loss tells you nothing about the club, but it tells you plenty about the goalkeeper. So, Levi and Josh, do us a solid and let a few in. Underneath the bit is a real argument we go back and forth on. Robert Sánchez is a genuinely excellent shot-stopper — 95 saves, nine clean sheets, statistically a better shot-stopper than Mike Maignan, in a harder league — and the 47 goals conceded says as much about Wesley Fofana's pace, Tosin's one-v-one defending, and Mamadou Sarr as it does about him. But he can't distribute, he can't play with his feet, and every manager keeps asking him to do exactly that. There's a £60m keeper with a release clause sitting there in Diogo Costa who does both. Pay it, keep Penders, and let us stop holding our breath every time the ball rolls back.Estêvão vs. Yamal, and the Photo We Refuse to BelieveWe close on the good stuff. Alonso on Estêvão: “plays with the confidence of someone who's been in Europe for years — age means nothing when the talent is that special.” We both think this is his breakout year and the hype only grows. Jason rates him above Lamine Yamal for one reason: humility. The only off-pitch photos of Estêvão are of him in church; Yamal's are from the club. Not a moral judgment, just a pattern — Messi didn't live that way, Ronaldo didn't live that way, and Daniel's comparison point is Neymar, all that talent shadowed by off-pitch noise and injuries. And speaking of Messi, we are not letting go of the bathtub photo. Why did nobody see that image until the World Cup? We're calling AI, we're calling gaslight, and we're calling for a whole midweek episode of football conspiracy theories where we take turns dragging each other down the rabbit hole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

In this episode of Netflix vs. Cinema, Tosin and Holly dive deep into the glorious abyss of cinematic misfires, sharing their hilarious, irreverent, and sometimes shocking takes on the worst films ever made—and why we can't look away.But it's not just trash talking. You'll discover why Hacks season five is a masterclass in sharp comedy, how Doc unexpectedly becomes a feel-good hero in medical storytelling, and the surprisingly rich storytelling behind Margot's Got Money Troubles. Plus, a wild ride through documentaries about Michael Jackson and the questionable joys of low-budget cinema, where every frame screams "I know I'm bad, and I love it." Holly even shreds through her guilty pleasures, revealing her guilty obsession with Slaxx (killer jeans and Bollywood dance-offs included) and Troll (with a history of questionable sequels and green food 'turning people into trolls').This episode contains a celebration of everything in cinema that's so bad it's brilliant—an ode to the courage of filmmakers who embrace their flaws in the most hilarious ways. With a dash of personal stories, detailed breakdowns, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, Tosin and Holly remind us that sometimes, the worst movies teach us the most about ourselves—and about how deeply we love film, in all its crazy forms.Whether you're a cinephile craving obscure gem debates or just in need of some side-splitting, off-the-rails banter, this episode will leave you laughing, curious, and maybe even inspired to seek out that hidden “so bad it's good” masterpiece. Hit play now and find out why embracing the terrible is just as vital as chasing the greatness.

The Covenant Nation The Platform May 1stBy Tosin Eniolorunda1st May 2026

This is a special crossover episode with Made For Us, a podcast that explores the intersection of innovation and inclusion. On Made For Us, host Tosin Sulaiman speaks to founders, designers and business leaders who are thinking deeply and creatively about how to build better and more inclusive products. Tosin's guest on this episode is Maura Horton, CEO and founder of MagnaReady, an accessible fashion brand that enables millions of people with limited dexterity and mobility to dress independently. Maura developed the concept for MagnaReady after her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's and struggled to button his shirts. She invented and eventually patented a magnetic closure system that replaces buttons and has since licensed the technology to Fortune 500 Companies including PVH Corp, owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Maura also partnered with and advised Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, the first mainstream brand to launch a children's adaptive apparel line. In this episode, Maura talks about: The state of the adaptive clothing market before MagnaReady How Maura got the inspiration to infuse magnets into her husband's shirts The challenges she faced in the design and manufacturing process Why Maura thinks the term 'adaptive' is unhelpful Learn more about MagnaReady at magnaready.com and @magnaready on Instagram. Listen to other episodes of Made For Us: podfollow.com/made-for-us/view Follow Made For Us on social media: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast  Instagram: instagram.com/madeforuspodcast  Support or sponsor Beyond 6 Seconds: BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/accessible-fashion-maura-horton-magnaready Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1336740192  Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes: mailchi.mp/f9f6e8356138/insider  Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. 

Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #premierleague  with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1  #Bundesliga #laliga as #Barcelona clinch the title in #ElClasico against #RealMadrid and of course #seriea #premierleague Tap In!

Is your living room sofa calling your name, or is it time for a trip to the cinema? Tosin and Holly are back for a quick-fire episode of Netflix vs. Cinema to help you decide where to spend your entertainment budget this week!This week, the fashion world takes over the big screen as the long-awaited sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, struts into theaters. We'll discuss how Meryl Streep's legendary Miranda Priestly adapts to a modern, post-cancel-culture landscape and whether Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs can still balance high fashion with serious journalism. Plus, we dive into the star-studded cameos—from Gisele Bündchen to Rory McIlroy—and that catchy soundtrack everyone is buzzing about.On the streaming side:Imperfect Women (Apple TV+): Holly breaks down this gripping mystery starring Elizabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara. We explore the complex, flawed friendships at the heart of the show and debate whether a weekly release schedule is "total torture" or a brilliant way to build suspense.Doc (Now TV): Tosin shares his first impressions of this medical drama.The Big Debate:Elizabeth Moss: Can she actually "do happy" on screen, or is she destined to be the queen of the "sad and mopy" roles?Stanley Tucci: We discuss his performance and the noticeable change in his voice following his health battles.Theater vs. Home: Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 worth the cinema experience (and the "Everyman" burgers), or should you wait for it to hit your favorite streaming app?Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube @NetflixVSCinemaPod to share your thoughts on this week's picks.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!

What does it actually cost to build wealth in Nigeria right now — when purchasing power is shrinking, the Naira is under pressure, and the standard financial advice was written for a completely different economy? In this episode of Founders Connect, Tosin Oladokun, founder of Money Africa and one of the continent's most trusted voices in financial literacy, sits down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that is equal parts masterclass and personal testimony.Tosin reaches over 750,000 people across platforms. She is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a Mandela Washington Fellow, and the winner of a $100,000 NSIA Prize for Innovation. Jack Ma named her one of Africa's top business heroes. But this conversation is not about the accolades. It is about what she has learned — and had to unlearn — in seven years of building, and what she wants every Nigerian listening to walk away knowing.She starts where most financial conversations refuse to: the mindset. By the age of seven, a child's beliefs about money are already set. That is why people in their 30s and 40s are still trying to unlearn patterns they never chose. Tosin breaks down why 80% of the personal finance journey is psychological — and why she recommends therapy as a genuine asset class, not a luxury. She also introduces the concept of the mastermind group and why the most successful people you know did not build their networks by accident.Then she gets into the frameworks. She walks through the four CNBC-researched paths to wealth — saver-investors, dreamers, climbers, and the exceptional 1% — and explains why the most guaranteed path is one that most people dismiss. She gives the actual numbers: $50 a month from your 20s at 10% per annum compounds to a million dollars by retirement. Investing 20,000 Naira a month does the same in Naira terms — which is also exactly why she insists that every Nigerian must hold a portion of their investments in USD.She breaks down the S&P 500 in plain language — what it is, how it works, why a cocktail of 500 companies across sectors is the safest starting point for most investors — and explains the single biggest mistake she sees people make with it: selling too early. She talks about the portfolio that performs best according to research. The answer is dead people. Because they cannot touch their investments.The conversation gets personal when she talks about the health challenge she stepped away from work to address — something most people on the outside never saw. She speaks about what it taught her about delegation, about trust, about putting yourself first as an entrepreneur. She also gets brutally honest about the funding gap for women in business, and reveals that in 2023 alone, her team applied to 116 opportunities and heard back from six. Her response was not to wait for the table to be set. It was to build her own funding pipeline.She talks about when not to invest — the season of life when building your skill matters more than saving. She gives practical advice on managing debt alongside investing, the 50-30-20 rule and why it breaks down in an inflationary Nigerian economy, and why gradual habit change always beats going cold turkey. She also settles the real estate versus S&P 500 debate — with a clear answer for first-time investors.And she closes with the one thing she wants every young Nigerian to remember: optimism is a financial asset. Not blind optimism. Deliberate, working, delusional-where-necessary optimism — because the mind that believes it can find the opportunity will find it.This is one of the most practically useful money conversations we have ever had on Founders Connect. Whether you are just starting out, rebuilding, or trying to figure out what to do next — this one is for you.

Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #premierleague  with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1  #Bundesliga #laliga and of course #seriea and Inter winning the Scudetto#premierleague Tap In!

Join host Tosin Ajayi and the Netflix vs. Cinema crew as they dive into the latest releases and debate the age-old question: streaming or the silver screen?In this episode, the team navigates some technical hiccups (apologies for the audio quality!) to bring you their unfiltered takes on what's hot and what's not in the world of entertainment.Here's what's on the menu:At the Cinema:Hokum: Sean shares his experience seeing this "secret screening".Michael: Tosin gives a deep dive into the Michael Jackson biopic, praising Jafaar Jackson's "uncanny" performance but questioning the film's selective history.Mother Mary: Tosin and the group discuss this experimental new release from David Lowery, debating if it's a "visionary masterpiece" or "pretentious crap".At Home (Streaming):Chernobyl 1986 (Netflix): Sharon reviews this Russian take on the nuclear disaster, comparing it to the acclaimed HBO series.Luckiest Girl Alive (Netflix): Holly and Tosin discuss this Mila Kunis-led drama, exploring its ambitious themes of trauma and the "Me Too" movement.1944: The Final Defense (Amazon Prime): Sean brings his love for authentic war films to the table with this Finnish World War II drama.The Verdict:The team wraps up by deciding which format won the week: The Big Stream or the Big Screen?Don't miss the debate! Tune in to hear the crew's passionate (and sometimes polarized) opinions on the latest in film and streaming.Follow us for more:Instagram: @netflixvscinemapodListen on: Spotify and all major podcast platforms.

Scott is joined by the homie Tosin of Shirtless Plantain Show to discuss the Premier League title race shootout between Arsenal & Man City, do Arsenal fans have the stomach to make it through the next month & why does the general public not really care about Man City as a football club? plus the two discuss the horror state of Chelsea Football Club, the relegation battle between West Ham & Tottenham & a preview of this weeks Champions League Semi-Final first legs.

Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #premierleague  with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1  #Bundesliga #laliga and of course #seriea#premierleague Tap In!

Big stream or big screen? This week, Tosin Ajayi and Shaun Harris fly solo as Sharon enjoys a getaway in Dorset and Holly explores the culture of London. The duo settles in to decide if your hard-earned money is better spent at the cinema or in the comfort of your own home.Lee Cronin's The Mummy: Tosin dives into this Blumhouse production, which swaps desert adventures for a harrowing psychological horror story in Cairo and New Mexico. While praising the performances of Jack Reynor and the child actors, Tosin finds the film's two-hour runtime a bit bloated. Rating: 3/5 Stars40th Anniversary Re-release of Akira: Shaun witnesses the legendary 1988 anime on the big screen for the first time. He finds the first hour of neo-Tokyo biker gang warfare and military experimentation gripping, though he admits the final act gets a bit "slow and weird." Rating: 3/5 StarsEagles Over London (Amazon Prime): Shaun revisits this 1969 "Macaroni War" film (the Italian war movie equivalent of a Spaghetti Western). He enjoys the D-Day sabotage plot and the classic 1960s use of split-screen, despite the technically inaccurate period equipment. Rating: 3/5 StarsCaptive Audience (BBC iPlayer): Tosin explores this three-part true-crime documentary about the 1972 disappearance and miraculous return of Steven Stayner. While the first two episodes are riveting, Tosin feels the final installment falls into the trap of sensationalism. Rating: 3/5 StarsWith every review landing a solid average, Tosin and Shaun declare this week a dead tie between the cinema and the streaming platforms.Next Week: The team prepares for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic!Join the Conversation!Think we're crazy for giving Akira only three stars? Let us know on Instagram (@netflixvscinemapod), TikTok (@netflixvscinema), or Facebook and YouTube @NetflixvsCinema.The Big Screen: A Tale of Two GenresThe Big Stream: Documentaries and "Macaroni" WesternsThis Week's Verdict: A Dead Heat

Is it the big screen or the big stream? This week on the podcast, the crew battles through a dry spell at the cinema to help you decide if you should spend your money at the theater or stay entertained on your sofa for less than the price of a ticket. Before diving into the reviews, the team gets personal. Host Tosin Ajayi, based in Bromsgrove, is joined by Shaun Harris (nicknamed Bugman) and Sharon Bollen from the Isle of Wight, along with London correspondent Holly Nessling. The conversation dives into the origins of their various nicknames:Tosin reveals that friends from Nigeria used to call him "T.C." for "Top Cat," but he hates being called "Tossing." Shaun discusses his many monikers, including "Harry" and "Chopper Harris." Sharon drops a bombshell: her first name is actually Sarah, but she hasn't used it since a brief, "weird" period in her early 20s because her parents thought she looked more like a "Holly" (her middle name) when she was born. Tosin takes one for the team to represent the cinema this week, but he isn't pulling any punches. The Verdict: A "corporate cardboard" travesty that earns a measly 1.5 stars. The Critique: Despite the success of the first film, Tosin argues this sequel goes backward with a jumbled plot that feels like a series of disconnected video game references. The Highlight: The only joy comes from brief snippets of original game music, though they are quickly forgotten. Who is it for?: Parents who need 90 minutes of "bright things" to distract their kids while they take a nap. With the cinema offering little else, the team turns to the digital world:Nightmare City (Amazon Prime): Shaun revisits this 1980 Italian cult classic, noted by Quentin Tarantino as an inspiration for Planet Terror. Featuring "infected" people who run and use tools rather than traditional zombies, the film is praised for its story despite "ropey" effects and bad dubbing. It earns a solid 3 stars. Thrash (Netflix): Sharon and Holly dive into their shared love for shark movies. Set in Florida during a Category 5 hurricane, the film features bull sharks, a Great White named Nelly, and a meat-packing truck spill that turns the floodwaters into "chum." It's described as "not good, but enjoyable," landing at 2.75 stars. Between a disappointing Mario sequel and a lack of other new theatrical releases, Netflix and Friends take the crown this week. Join the Conversation!Do you actually think The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was good? We want to hear from you in good faith! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook at @NetflixvsCinema.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukBack to Basics: Why Meditate?DescriptionYou've tried meditation. Maybe you dip in and out of it. You feel a little better for a few days, then life gets loud and you forget. Then you snap at someone, or you fire off the email you regret, and you think "I know better than this." This episode is for you, and honestly, it's for me too.In this back to basics episode, I bust the biggest myths about meditation. I talk about why we don't meditate to clear the mind, why five minutes really is enough, why a wandering mind is not a failed mind, and why the real test of meditation is not how peaceful you feel on the cushion, but how you handle the family barbecue, the doctor's waiting room, and the colleague who winds you up.If you've ever felt like you're doing meditation wrong, this is your invitation to start again. Simply, honestly, and from wherever you are.Key topicsWhy meditation matters in real life, not just on the cushionThe seven biggest myths about meditation, bustedThe gap between thought and reaction, and why it's the whole gameWhy little and often beats long and rareHow to know if your meditation practice is actually workingCompanion meditationInner Peace Meditations #99: Peace Right Where You Are. A simple five minute guided meditation to go with this episode. No visualisation, no setup, no special place. Just breath, thoughts, and the peace that's already here.With thanks toSin, Margaret, Annie, Melike, Helen, Laura, Adam, Dominique, and a special welcome to Linda who has just joined as a new monthly supporter. You are the reason this podcast stays advert free.If this episode meant something to you, please share it with someone who might need it, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or treat me to a coffee at stevenwebb.uk.

Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #premierleague  with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1  #Bundesliga #laliga and of course #seriea#premierleague Tap In!

Happy Easter from the NVC crew! After a two-week break, host Tosin is back with Shaun Harris and Holly Nessling to dissect a mountain of new releases. From "food porn" gastro-dramas to chaotic ballet slashers, we're helping you decide where to spend your post-holiday cash. On the Big Screen The cinema picks this week range from star-studded dramas to "marmite" sci-fi: Spiltsville undertone The Drama: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in this buzzing A24 flick. The crew dives into the "star power" dynamic and debates whether the central conflict is a high-stakes dilemma or just "rich people problems." The Mario Galaxy Movie: Tosin takes the kids to a free screening and... let's just say he's not a fan. We discuss why this billion-dollar hit might be "worse than the first." On the Stream Last One Laughing Season 2 (Amazon Prime): Shaun breaks down the latest battle of the comedians. We talk about Bob Mortimer's masterful return and why Diane Morgan is the queen of the "deadpan." Inside Man (BBC/Streaming): Holly reviews the Stanley Tucci and David Tennant thriller. Is it a masterclass in tension or just too much "madness"? Pretty Lethal: A "madcap" ballet-dancer-meets-Hungarian-gangster movie. Think John Wick with point shoes and razor blades. The Verdict In a decisive win for the home viewers, Streaming takes the week with an average score of 3.6 compared to the 3.1 of the big screen. Enjoying the show? Join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @NetflixVsCinema! Is Netflix killing cinemas? Each week we weigh up what we've seen in cinemas with what we've watched online at home and figure out which provided the best time. At least, we did before COVID jumped in and declared Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and friends the winner. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/netflix-vs-cinema/id1448277363 Listen and subscribe on Youtube Music https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8xPMfsDQIDjM70v1Tah6BiKV4E3UQbaK Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6beXVeSImcgHLsPB22BgE3?si=wdoNI6E0SNqNfoqg4qnw4Q Support Netflix vs Cinema by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/netflixvscinema Find out more at https://netflixvscinema.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #emiratesfacup with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1  #Bundesliga #laliga and of course #seriea#facup Tap In!

Tosin is back! Man Utd have improved massively under Michael Carrick, but is he the right coach for the Red Devils?Tosin states his case for the former midfielder and why Man Utd have stumbled upon their new coach.From his Newcastle days to his West Ham days to his Tottenham and eventually replacing Roy Keane, Carrick has been battle-tested.Tap in!

Chelsea stumbled past Wrexham 4-2 in an FA Cup display that was far more uncomfortable than the scoreline suggests, with a heavily rotated side looking disjointed, leaky at the back, and nowhere near the clinical edge of the Villa performance. Four goals should mean smiles. It does not.Simon is back solo and in full rant mode, tearing into a defensive performance that had no business being that sloppy against Championship opposition. Tosin and Benoit Badiashile were the particular targets of Simon's fury — two players who had every opportunity to make a case for selection and instead raised serious questions about the depth of this squad when the first team is rested.The silver lining? Port Vale await in the next round, and with a kind draw presenting Chelsea with arguably their best route to silverware this season, Simon asks whether this squad has the focus and consistency to take that opportunity seriously. A trophy is there for the taking — if Chelsea can be bothered to show up properly.But the FA Cup conversation quickly takes a backseat to the biggest game on the horizon — Chelsea vs PSG in the Champions League. Simon previews what promises to be an electric European night and asks the question every Blue is thinking: can Chelsea channel the spirit of the Club World Cup final and deliver a performance to remember against the French giants?

This Valentine's week, skip the couple goals content. Here's a real marriage.He had a full-blown affair in year 2 of their marriage. She flew to Oklahoma, drove him to the other woman's house, and asked one question:“Is there something you want to tell me?”They just celebrated 20 years of marriage.In this raw and unfiltered episode, Tosin and Sanmi Laja-Akintayo (“The LAs”) share the real story of their marriage including the infidelity that nearly ended it, the five-year journey to rebuild trust, and why they believe there's “no finished product on the marriage market.”This episode is not about excusing betrayal. It's about what real repentance, accountability, and rebuilding actually looks like.In this episode:• How they met at a picnic in 2003• Getting married at 23 while still in college• The affair that almost ended their marriage• Why she chose to walk away and what made her reconsider• The work he had to do to rebuild trust• Why “red flags” didn't exist the way they do today• Why marriage is two people on the assembly line togetherTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction03:00 – How They Met (The Picnic Story)06:00 – “I Don't Shake Girls”09:30 – Getting Married at 2312:00 – The Affair19:00 – Flying to Oklahoma22:00 – Confrontation at the Door27:00 – From Betrayal to Rebuilding31:00 – His Journey to Christ42:00 – “No Finished Product”50:00 – Marriage, Money & Differences56:00 – The Offender Can't Make Demands

Tosin and Coach review all of the action from the the #totalenergiesafcon2025 Quarter Finals with a special look at #Iwobi 's legacy for #nigeria Tap In!

Tosin and Coach Round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe #LaLiga Action and #SpanishSupercup to!#seriea #facup #Bundesliga and #FrenchCup!Tap In!

Man Utd are a broken record, literally breaking records for all the wrong reasons. After their FA Cup exit, they're set to play just 40 games this season, the fewest in 111 years.This goes deeper than football. United lack leadership, accountability, and any sense of how to compete in the modern game.Tosin's had enough. Same problems, same excuses, no solutions. In this episode, he breaks down exactly where it all went wrong and why it keeps getting worse.Tap in.

Tosin and Coach round up the group stage of the Total Energies AFCON 2025 and then look ahead to the Round of 16 including South Africa vs Cameroon, Algeria vs DR Congo and Nigeria vs Mozambique 

Man Utd closed out 2024 exactly how they started it: absolutely pathetic. The worst team in the Premier League, Wolves, walked into Old Trafford and looked right at home. They grabbed their first point since October 5th, and it came against us. At Old Trafford. Let that sink in.Tosin is completely done with Ruben Amorim's stubborn tactics and the fans still making excuses for this mess. Three wins in the last ten games. Academy kids thrown on as scapegoats while the system keeps failing. Even Matheus Cunha, who's been struggling all season, looked comfortable cutting through our defense.This isn't just frustrating anymore. This is a crisis. The results speak for themselves, and something has to change because this can't continue.Tap in for another painful breakdown of what's going wrong at Manchester United.

Tosin and Coach preview the latest installment of the #AFCON with a look at previous tournament winners, the hosts chances, what to expect from certain teams, young players to be on the lookout for and much more. Tap In!

What does it really take to build a career in Hollywood and stay grounded in who you are?In this episode of The Q Chat, host Shronda Armstrong sits down with actor, writer, director, and producer Tosin Morohunfola, known for his roles in Run the World and The Chi, and currently starring in Tyler Perry's holiday film Finding Joy on Amazon Prime.Tosin opens up about working with Tyler Perry, the making of Finding Joy, navigating grief and loss, and the importance of growth, purpose, and self-love in a demanding industry.This is more than an interview. It's a real conversation about resilience, mental health, faith, creativity, and becoming the best version of yourself, on and off the screen.If you enjoy honest dialogue, creative journeys, and conversations that go deeper than surface-level success, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more real conversations on The Q Chat, and join the discussion in the comments.Full Podcast: The Q-Chat Podcast – Self-Love & Empowerment Conversations for QueensHosted by Shronda Armstrong of Geaux Queen Mediawww.geauxqueen.comFollow on Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theqchat_podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iam_geauxqueen/⁠⁠ Sponsored by Queen's Arrogance LLC (c)#TheQChat #GeauxQueen #BlackWomenPodcasters #HealingJourney #SelfLove #WomenEmpowerment

Tosin and Coach review Match Day 6 of the Champions League with a focus on #Bayern beating #Sporting, #Liverpool finding a way against #Inter of course Arsenal demolishing Club Brugge along with the rest of the fixtures. The gang then preview the best fixtures taking place in the top 5 leagues this weekend.Tap In!#JulianAlvarez#Alvarez#RealMadrid#Atleti#diegosimeone #Mbappe#Bellingham#ViniJr#Arsenal#Saka#Football#Madueke#Soccer

Ask yourself this: Are you actually proud of what Manchester United is serving up?Do you enjoy the football? Do you enjoy Ruben Amorim's press conferences? Do you enjoy the tactics? If you said yes, blink twice if you need rescuing.Tosin dives into the West Ham draw, the INEOS confusion, the Glazers still lurking in the background, neglecting the academy, and of course Ruben Amorim, who is getting greyer by the minute.Time is running out for him… you'd think, right? Right?Tap in!