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No Smoke Without Fire
Jun 17, 2026
2h 40m 22s
Hook Up
May 29, 2026
1h 42m 52s
GOAT
Apr 30, 2026
1h 38m 33s
Forgiving Nigerians
Apr 17, 2026
2h 03m 24s
Overheating
Apr 3, 2026
2h 03m 05s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/17/26 | No Smoke Without Fire | AOT2 and Ugochi off with Fan Mails before sharing stories from AOT2’s trip to Ibadan and catching up on the week. They discuss the growing insecurity challenges across Nigeria, revisit the history and legacy of the Oyo Empire, and touch on major talking points from the 2026 World Cup. The episode also features Tweet of the Week and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:40 - Fan mails38:22 - Weekly catch-up01:30:02 - Tweet of the week02:23:00 - Prop and flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 40m 22s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Hook Up | AOT2, and Ugochi kick off with Fan Mails and a catch-up before diving into the Tweet of the Week and the conversations making rounds online. They also discuss Uche Montana’s movie Monica and examine the growing concerns around insecurity in Nigeria. The episode wraps up with Release Therapy and a sign-out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Fan mails12:35 - Catch up42:50 - Tweek of the week01:27:00 - Release Therapy01:41:40 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 1h 42m 52s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | GOAT | AOT2 and Ugochi examine the realities of working in Nigeria as a young person, focusing on opportunities, barriers, and survival strategies. They discuss life in Lagos, break down trends in real estate, and touch on Nollywood and its evolving structure before wrapping up.----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 1h 38m 33s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Forgiving Nigerians | AOT2, and Ugochi discuss Fela Kuti and Sade Adu’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition and fan mails. They move into Tweet of the Week and Release Therapy, then unpack Blessing CEO’s breast cancer scam in Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction18:24 - Fanmails52:50 - Tweet of the week01:29:00 - Release Therapy01:45:00 - Prop of the week01:57:00 - Flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 03m 24s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 |  Overheating | AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with the AMVCA nomination list, breaking down the biggest snubs before catching up on the week. They move into a weekly rant and Fan Mails, then unpack the Nollywood saga involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The episode also touches on AI in Nigeria, Release Therapy, and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction15:44 - Catch up25:00 - Weekly rant39:00 - Fan mails57:00 - Nollywood saga - Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham 01:43:20 - Release Therapy01:24:00 - Prop and flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 03m 05s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | The Great Rant | AOT2 and Ugochi open with a rant on the state of electricity in the country, linking it to everyday wellbeing and productivity. They examine corruption and how it shapes elections, public trust, and governance, breaking down recent examples and public reactions before wrapping up.--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 09m 46s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Throwback Thursday | AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with childhood pop culture, sharing defining moments and memories before discussing the Oscars. They catch up on recent events and reflect on International Women’s Day, highlighting its significance and current conversations before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction26:00 - The Oscars01:00:00 - Catch up01:16:20 - International Women's Day--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 1h 30m 09s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  The Voice | AOT2, and Ugochi kick off with an introduction before catching up on the week’s events. They unpack X of the Week, including the strange story of Nigerians protesting for North Korea, move into Release Therapy, and wrap up the episode with a sign out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction20:30 - Catch up52:50 - X of the week01:14:25 - Release Therapy01:24:20 - Sign out--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 1h 29m 10s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Yakubu Manage! | AOT2 amd Ugochi open with the history and culture of the Nok people and extend well wishes to Muslims during the fasting period. They read Fan Mails, review new black market rates, and catch up on recent events before unpacking X of the Week and Believe It or Not. The episode also covers the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi in Edo State, Release Therapy, and Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction50:28 - Fan mails01:01:20 - New black market rates01:03:30 - Catch up01:34:07 - X of the week0136:33 - Believe it or not01:58:50 - Release Therapy02:09:20 - Prop and flop of the week--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 16m 24s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Valentine Is Coming | AOT2, and Ugochi start with the Lagos Marathon and Valentine conversations before unpacking X of the Week and the debates it sparked online. They move into Believe It or Not and Weekly Essentials, touching on school being a scam and the rising cost of rent in Lagos. The episode also revisits the 2014 Ebola saga in Once Upon A Time and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction35:58 - X of the week58:30 - believe it or not01:14:00 - Weekly essentials 01:20:40 - Once Upon A Time01:33:00 - prop and flop of the week01:41:10 - Sign out | 1h 42m 49s | ||||||
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| 2/4/26 | Love Na Money | AOT2 and Ugochi start with fan mails and a weekly catch-up before diving into “Believe It or Not” and relationship scams. They discuss women and love, cover The Grammys and Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:02 - Fan mails15:24 - Weekly catch up51:50 - Believe it or not01:01:45 - Gist01:06:45 - Prop and flop of the week | 1h 39m 05s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Trilogy | AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a quick introduction and catch up before moving to X of the Week and the conversations it sparked online. They revisit the Ikeja bomb blast in One Upon a Time, reflecting on its impact and what it revealed about that period. The episode also breaks down the Prop and Flop of the Week, focusing on the Makoko demolition and the disruption of protests by the police, before signing out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:94 - Catch up57:20 - X of the week01:10:50 - One upon a time - Ikeja bomb blast01:35:10 - PROP AND FLOP OF THE WEEK - MAKOKO DELOMILATION AND PROTEST DISTRUPTION BY THE POLICE01:43:40 - Sign out | 1h 46m 13s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | The Three Fs | No description provided. | 1h 53m 53s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Everywhere Go First Blur | No description provided. | 2h 45m 11s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | The Plane Has Landed | No description provided. | 1h 53m 39s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t | No description provided. | 1h 59m 29s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | Onwa December | No description provided. | 2h 05m 49s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | 234 Rebellion | AOT2 and Ugochi explore the Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition, Fela’s legacy, a surprising “Believe It or Not” story, and how expensive everyday life has become. They dive into Detty December plans, the idea of hosting a live show in December, X of the Week, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out. | 1h 13m 26s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Involve Me | AOT2 and Ugochi discuss GTBank Fashion Week, the British invasion of the Oyo Empire, Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s viral buzz, the upcoming 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, and other stories that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Fan mails37:30 - Catch Up59:00 - X of the week01:08:40 - Believe it or not01:22:40 - Weekly essentials01:33:20 - Once Upon a time 01:58:00 - Prop and Flop of the week02:05:20 - Sign out--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/ | 2h 07m 35s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 |  US AID | AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians celebrating Halloween, the Lagos State Government’s 24-hour traffic management operation ahead of the festive season, and a hilarious “Believe It or Not” story about a woman who reported the sun to the police. They also talk X of the Week, Essentials for going to a strip club, Once Upon a Time, and round up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Catch up19:30 - Nigerians celebrating Halloween 31:44 - X of the week41:30 - Believe it or not - woman who reported the sun to the police station50:00 - Essentials for going to a strip club01:07:10 - Lagos state Government declares a state-wide 24-hour traffic management operation ahead of the festive season01:15:16 - Once Upon a Time 01:28:30 - Prop and flop of the week01:39:30 - Sign out | 1h 41m 56s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Trace The Source | AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on all the news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 12:00 - Catch up42:40 - X of the week53:35 - Believe it or not01:12:00 - Weekly essential - Owanbe edition01:27:50 - Once Upon a Time - Queen Amina01:36:34 - Prop and Flop of the week01:43:20 - Sign out | 1h 46m 04s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Twosome | AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the AWS major downtime on October 20, 2025, the DHQ’s response to coup rumors, Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko, and the Senate’s approval of life imprisonment for defiling minors. They also dive into fan mails, Believe It or Not, Gym Essentials, Once Upon a Time – King Jaja of Opobo, Prop and Flop of the Week, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:30 - Catch up10:15 - Fan mails42:30 - Believe it or not01:12:15 - Gym Essentials01:18:42 - Once Upon A Time - King Jaja Of Opobo01:30:00 - AWS downtime01:46:44 - Prop and flop of the week02:09:00 - Sign out | 2h 12m 14s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 | Late Night Chit Chat | AOT2 and Ugochi catch up following the Loose Talk crossover episode, the Spotify Greasy Tunes event, and more. They dive into your favorite segments - Believe It or Not and Weekly Essentials, while discussing all the stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:45 - Catch Up26:20 - Fan mails 52:10 - Believe it or not01:21:39 - Once Upon a Time02:08:05 - Weekly essentials02:37:20 - Sign Out | 2h 40m 24s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | 65 Years | No description provided. | 1h 32m 51s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 |  Welcome Back | OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction29:38 - Fan mails38:40 - Catch up01:02:40 - New tax law01:45:40 - Release Therapy01:58:20 - Sign out | 2h 00m 49s | ||||||
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