The Mics Are Open

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A slightly skewed look at life through the lens of a group of radio presenters in Nairobi, Kenya. Every week G Money, Calvin, Neville, Ashley and Andy Young chop it up on topics that they probably have no expertise in, but some how it works! The Mics Are Open is a random journey that meanders through five very different lives. These guys are so good, you might even think that they are friends in real life!

#344 - Finally!! I'm Getting Married!!
Last Friday at 7:00 AM

The lads chop it up this week as they nominate Calvin for marriage and plan his wedding! The conversation ranges from Sakaja, to whether it's truly possible for a man to love a women he hasn't struggled with.


#343 -Older Mandem Are Taking Your Women!!
03/27/2026

What did we talk about this week? A whole lot of "stuff" - Calvin tries to banter guys about football, G deflects successfully. Meanwhile G is mad at a 120K bill, Andy is wilding as usual and calls out Ashley! Its a mad thing!


#342 - No More AFCON, Let's have BLACKAFCON
03/20/2026

We are tired! What in the madness was that CAF decision to remove Senegal as AFCON champions, We have a lot to talk about! The full squad are back together this Friday! Enjoy!


#342 - Kumi Bila Brake!!
03/13/2026

The gang kicks off today’s episode talking about the recent floods and all the damage caused. Big C gets into his storytelling bag, and this rolls over into incompetent government agencies, and then the current US vs. Iran war. All this, and plenty more on today’s episode. Enjoy.


#341 - Get On Your Knee!!
03/06/2026

We start off today’s episode with Calvin’s wildest night out, as the rest talk about theirs as well. How did your parents get married? How did they propose? The crew gets into traditional African traditions, and debate which ones should go. They also get into Andy’s games, respond to your Open Mic questions, and so much more. Enjoy.


#340 - I Dont Eat *ss, But I kill some glutes!
02/27/2026

The full squad is back and you can tell they missed each. Calvin has the crazy stories as usual and we revisit the conversation about eating each other ... No not like that.


#339 Meatfest in The Bush!!!
02/20/2026

This week’s episode starts off with another recap of Calvin’s travels as the crew get into their valentine’s weekend. Do men buy sex toys? Ashley gives her two cents on that as Calvin doubles down on what that means as typical African man. The gang argues about escape rooms verses mazes, whether they would eat Calvin in the event of a crisis, and how they feel about the Kardashian’s empire and influence. This, and so much more, on today’s episode. Enjoy.


#338 “Something for Da Boys!”
02/13/2026

This week, the crew talks paintballing, get into Calvin’s trip to Jozi, a rerun at the tipping culture, and Valentine’s Day. The gang also participate in Andy’s games, and answer your questions. Enjoy.


#337 - Andy the Cross Dresser!!
02/06/2026

Back with another banger! On this week’s episode, Calvin is not ready to have more kids because books are expensive, the crew gets into the Grammys, Andy confesses to wearing a thong, and so much more. Enjoy.


#336 - Back In Business!! (The Mics Are Bloodcl**t Open!)
01/30/2026

We are back like the ex that can't leave you alone! However instead of texts, we are bringing the vibes you've missed. Never take us for granted again LOL!


#335 - Bring The Blankets, We Will bring The Vibes!!
12/19/2025

It's December, so we catch up with the Queen of Sherehe, Muthoni DQ the brains behind Kenya's longest running and most successful festival Blankets and Wine, What went wrong and more importantly, what went right. What do event organizers actually go through? It's a dope conversation!!!


#334 - The Return!
12/12/2025

Your favourite conversation is back, just in time for Christmas, the gang chop it up on Diddy, Spotify Wrapped and a few other things ... plus open mic is back!


#333 - Scratch To Reveal
11/21/2025

We kick things off by dissecting today's marriage culture what's changed, what's stayed the same, and the pressures people face when tying the knot. The conversation then takes a practical turn as we debate whether the grocery store is actually a viable place to meet your potential partner. Forget dating apps; is the produce aisle the new meet cute spot?


#332 - Podcasters Need To Be Beaten!!
11/14/2025

Which podcasters would you love to see fight each other? The gang have a wild take on celebrity boxing matches. Plus why are events filled with women, what are the men doing? Ashley has a theory. Enjoy!


#331 - Baba, While You Were Away!!
11/07/2025

Well well well, the globe trotting has come to an end. G Money is back and this week we are joined by the amazing Lyzaira an artist out of the Netherlands repping Cape Verde, we hear her story and have a fascinating debate about music and life ... plus what is this I am hearing? Apple's biggest fan boy is switching to Android?


#330 - Skills To Handle That Hammer
10/31/2025

Buckle up! Quellie & Hafare are in the building, which means the chaos level is set to maximum for this week's EP 330! With the kids unsupervised, We tackle black men in the dating pool, its not looking good out here. How to execute the perfect heist, and we give our hot takes on whether influencers should have degrees. Plus, we check in on Jamaica under the water and learn the ultimate marital rule from the woman who ended her marriage after her husband ate a cake slice: seriously, don't eat your wife's cake đź‘€!


#329 - That's Blood Money!
10/26/2025

This week’s episode was one for the books! Calvin, Ashley, and Byron hit the mics to talk about everything from Raila Odinga’s State Funeral, to an actual Louvre Heist (no, we didn’t do it… probably 👀) and then Ashley turned the tables with some seriously spicy questions for the boyz Tune in, laugh along, and tell us in the comments who handled Ashley’s questions better?


R.I.P Baba
10/22/2025

We start today’s episode with the commemoration of the late former Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, and by extension, former Citizen TV Journalist Kimani Mbugua. The crew transitions into geopolitics, catching up with what Trump has been up to. Who’s the most powerful villain you have watched on film, and who has the best origin story? Also, is political satire dead? All these and plenty more on today’s episode. Enjoy.


#327 - No Snakes On My Shoulders!!!
10/10/2025


Big C starts off this week’s episode with a lecture on wildlife, and the crew gets into which country has the best meat. Would you risk it with someone who committed a crime and did the time? Also, would you give back money because you believe you’re worth more than that amount? All these, plus plenty more on today’s episode. Enjoy!


#326 - Failure To Launch (featuring Kwambox) - The Mics Are Open
10/03/2025

This week on the pod, Kwambox crushes the party with some crazy energy. The crew starts on a random tip about bedroom matters and finishing moves. They get into mandem’s failure to launch and move out of their parents’ house, then give their experience on Blankets & Wine as they roll into artists’ performances. Also, can a man tell that he’s ugly? All these, plus plenty more on today’s episode. Enjoy.


#325 - Big C in the Big City!
09/26/2025

The gang starts on a random note talking about animals and car horns, classic movies, and feeding vampires. They also address leaking sex tapes, Calvin’s escapades with his uncle, the justice system in Kenya, and what the role of DJ’s and promoters is in clubs.


#324 - Black Super Heroes - Assemble!!
09/19/2025

This is probably the wildest edition of the podcast in a long time, we are joined by Aggrey a podcaster from Turkana and friend of the pod Rainer. Wild!


#323 - You Ain't From The Hood!!
09/12/2025

Why does everyone want to claim the hood? This weeks podcast is very loud and very fiery. Calvin claims that G and his bro ain’t black black. Andy highlights Calvin’s randomness and Ashley just tries to keep the peace. Exceptional episode today!


#322 - You're My Bro, Don't Text Me Goodnight!!
09/05/2025

Where is the love? Why can't a homie text another homie good night? Why all the insecurity. The lads chop it up today as usual on a myriad of things, from eating eggplant to the battle between success and contentment. Enjoy!!


#321 - Your Body Count Doesn't Define You, Your Blocked List Does!!
08/29/2025

Who care about someone's body count? You do, that's who! But have you ever thought about why you do? We get into that this week plus if a number of the crew was arrested, what would it be for? Enjoy!


#320 - "I Don't Want To Pay Rent" - The Mics Are Open
08/22/2025

Andy is on one today and asks the question that on God's green earth why do we have to pay rent? This is not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, what's your fantasy? ....... Definitely good vibes on the pod today! Enjoy.


#319 " Nairobi Sucks, The Village is Where it's at!" featuring Boutross
08/15/2025

Boutross joins the gang this week on the back of the release his new EP. We chop it up about life, food and performing outside of Nairobi. Plus we ask, who's listening to Bongo?


#318 - Do Vegans Swallow? - The Mics Are Open
08/08/2025

The full gang are back in the house and the madness ensues, G recounts parts of his trip before he is throughly disgusted by the idea of breast flavoured ice cream... it's a wild one. Enjoy


#317 - Siku njema huonekana chini ya dera!!
08/01/2025

As G Money is still globetrotting, the rest of the crew links up for another banger. Calvin talks about his party life, and the gang gets into it about the allowed maximum number of missed calls. What would make someone suddenly become attractive to you? They talk about that, and get into NACADA’s proposed series of regulations aimed at curbing alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya. All this, plus plenty more madness as usual, on today’s episode. Enjoy!


#316 - Ni Hao Fans!! (Chinese Only Fans!)
07/25/2025

The crew starts off with an interesting take on religion and the bible. They then get into the Coldplay concert cheating fiasco,and China’s ban on OnlyFans. All this and plenty more on another unhinged episode. Enjoy!


#315 - Lamine Yamal and other SHORT stories
07/18/2025

The crew is back with another banger! Was Lamine Yamal in the wrong for allegedly hiring people with Dwarfism for his birthday party? Are there sins you’re too broke to commit? Find out what the gang had to say. They get into the Wireless Festival, UK vs. US rappers clash, and

Calvin talks about shaving his hair. All this, plus plenty more madness on today’s episode. Enjoy!


#314 - The "Not Suitable For Work" Edition - (Reel Reviews)
07/11/2025

The week the gang share the reels that are giving them life and this spins off into some very random conversations.


#313 - My Barber Shouldn't Touch Me Like That!!
07/04/2025

Mandem,, how do you like it, smooth or rough ... We are talking about your barber! Calvin has a revelation and G Money wants to buy a horse .. Confused? We all are! Enjoy!


#312 - The People Shall ..... Win
06/27/2025

The gang dissect all the latest happens in the 254, The demonstrations in commemoration of the lives lost on June 16th 2024 plus the insane claim that we don't need Nairobi national park.


#311 - You Can't Kill Us All (#EndPoliceBrutality)
06/20/2025

Another week, more deaths, where does it end? It's a mixed bag this week. The guys talk about the Kenyan situation and police brutality. G expresses fear of alien life while Andy expresses hope for a better day.


#310 - Enough is Enough - The Mics Are Open
06/13/2025

It's a heavy week in Kenya and the gang chop it up about the killing of Albert Ojwang. When will it end and what's the way forward. It's a really good episode. Enjoy.


Rest In Peace Albert Ojwang


#309 - Bien Saved The Breakfast Club!! - The Mics Are Open
05/30/2025

We are proud of Bien! But did the Breakfast Club hosts do their homework? Why is Tanzania picking on us and why do our neighbours always have the things that we want!


#308 - Mama’s Boy? So what!?
05/23/2025

Still loading the craziness in this episode! We recapped about Mother’s Day, and talked about why men generally don’t go big on celebrating themselves. We also got into Calvin’s business about future tension between his mom and significant other because of his mom’s access and time spent in his house. This led into a conversation about treating parents like human beings. We got into trends as well, including the amapiano and oontz movement that’s swept the Kenyan scene. The crew also settled the greatest vegetable debate. All this,and plenty more on today’s episode.


#307 - "The Zombies of Kitisuru!!! - featuring Tonio Kibz
05/16/2025

Tonio Kibz joins the gang today and the conversation ranges from Kabogo's socks to illicit alcohol. The gang also talk about preserving our history.


#306 - "Shoeless in South Nyanza!! - The Mics Are Open
05/09/2025

The gang debates the weeks top story with a dose of humour, what does it feel like to be shoeless in Migori? Calvin decides he will never go to an Usher show to the disgust of the team.