47. Oh, You Think You Know Why You Want Kids?

47. Oh, You Think You Know Why You Want Kids?

Season 5, Episode 4: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare explore their most current thinking around having children: altruistic reasons to have children, disowning a child vs disowning a parent as an adult, and more. Each episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities.Wine🍷 : Recolté La Vieille FermeWine ratings: Akindare (7.5), Jemima (7.5).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, please send an email to theshrinepodcast@gmail.com with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by @AKNLWS™, a boutique strategy and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

46. Poking Holes: WTF is Nigerian Romance & A Case for Kindness

Season 5, Episode 3: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare explore their understanding of—and try to define Nigerian romance and intimacy, why kindness is worth practicing in our daily lives, the NASA Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities. Wine🍷 : Marlborough Oyster Bay New Zealand Wine ratings: Akindare (7), Jemima (10). All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod. For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, please send an email to theshrinepodcast@gmail.com with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE". The Shrine Podcast is produced by @AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

45. What We’re Keeping An Eye On in 2026 (And What You Are Missing)

Season 5, Episode 2: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare ponder on the idea of culture being algorithmic in today's world, what "soft life" means , humanity's paradoxical relationship with capitalism, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities. Wine🍷 : Co-op Fairtrade Colombard Wine ratings: Akindare (8), Jemima (7.5). All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to theshrinepodcast@gmail.com with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE". The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

44. The Shrine Is Open: Season 5

Season 5, Episode 1: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, set the scene for the new season with conversations around the Nigerian condition, charity-core on Nigerian internet and shade in Nollywood. This episode's Curiosity Session includes topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and what community means for this show. Wine🍷 : Wise Wolf Cabernet Sauvignon Wine ratings: Akindare (7), Jemima (8.5). All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to theshrinepodcast@gmail.com with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE". The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

43. The Life Update Nobody Asked For

Season 4, Episode 6: The podcast has not been published in four months and in this episode (recorded in September 2025), hosts Jemima and Akindare, share life updates, share their thought on new age/style Nollywood films, attempt to quantify the real impact of Lagos' incessant floods on everyday Nigerians, and discuss Big Brother Naija Season 10, including predictions on the eventual winner. The main portion of this episode is a conversation about navigating the experience of witnessing our parents get old in real time. Wine🍷 : Vina Albali 2020 Crianza Wine ratings: Akindare (5), Jemima (6.5). All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod. For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to theshrinepodcast@gmail.com with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE". The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Nigeria #popculture #humancondition #uk