The Bakkbenchaz Podcast

#174 Day One Conversations

The fellas begin by discussing the aftermath of the recent floods in Nairobi, then share their thoughts on the high female attendance at the Mataha Experience. The conversation shifts to the spectrum of polygamy in marriage and the cultural beliefs that shape how it is viewed, along with other engaging social and cultural insights. And more!

B Side EP. 61 - Cham Spots

The fellas return with the same goals,no scripts and no changes. Sit back and enjoy the random banter from two small town bred voices. Dr. Mzee kicks things off by narrating shenanigans from a tournament he attended weeks ago in the village. Uncle Barry dives deep into sports, sharing his perspective on the growth of various leagues. They also take some time to reminisce about the holidays and more!

#173 Mr. Irrelevant

In this episode, the fellas kicks things off with hot takes on why the capital city might just be ugly and dirty. Uncle Barry breaks down corruption from every angle, while Dr. Mzee questions Africa’s obsession with chasing opportunities abroad instead of building at home. The team then drifts into some nostalgic student-life stories before swapping notes on travel and vacation spots. And more!

B Side EP. 60 - A Smoke Break Conversation

This minisode kicks off with a wild tale about Dead Meat from Dr. Mzee, setting the tone right from the jump. The crew then dives into the story of an ex-soldier who fled his country to escape investigations into his sudden success. Barry breaks down the idea of “different money,” and the fellas reflect on whether showing the behind-the-scenes of a product is really as important as it seems. They wrap things up with a list of what they’re looking forward to as the year winds down. And more!

#172 The Most Photographed

This episode begins with reflections and heartfelt thoughts on the legacy of Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga. Barry, is always looking forward to his off days—and he's not shy about it. Meanwhile, Dr Mzee shares his insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. And that’s just the beginning...