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Matamu Tu!

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -

We love food! This podcast is all about the tasty food and the experiences that come along with it.

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Episodes

Matamu Vibes 6

March 31, 2024 19:13 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

My good friend Phina joins me in this episode to talk about dates and food as we continue to vibe on this season of the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Vibes 5

March 31, 2024 18:58 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Joining us today is Ced of @growingfather and we're talking about fatherhood and food from a road trip location in Diani where we met. Follow the ⁠Book Nook Podcast⁠ and the ⁠Play Academy⁠. Listen to the previous episode we did with Ced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Vibes 4

February 23, 2024 07:13 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

We're welcoming back our friendly Instagram influencer, Zain of @playroom.ke! We're talking about road trips and food experiences that come with being on the road, from a road trip location where I found her in Diani Beach, Kenya. Follow the Book Nook Podcast and the Play Academy. Listen to the previous episode I did with Zain in season 2. Watch it here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Vibes 3

February 16, 2024 04:58 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

We're back/not back :-) and we're in Dar! Tanzania, hoyeee! Our guest Nat (oh_nata_babes on IG and Oh_natababes on Tiktok) takes me through her unique encounters with food and helps clear the air on some common myths and misconceptions about how blind people experience food. You don't want to miss this! If you're wondering what I was talking about my grandma and the fire breakfast I mentioned, listen to this episode from the previous season --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...

Matamu Vibes 2

November 19, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

We're kinda sorta back! I'm sharing some good vibes with new and old friends in the next couple of episodes of the Matamu Tu! podcast and you know it's all about the food. Feeling this new format or absolutely hating it? Leave me a comment on my Spotify page :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Vibes 1

November 12, 2023 05:35 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

We're kinda sorta back! I'm sharing some good vibes with new and old friends in the next couple of episodes of the Matamu Tu! podcast and you know it's all about the food. Feeling this new format or absolutely hating it? Leave me a comment on my Spotify page :-) We're vibing with Wamz of @Pilau_Njeri on this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

We're on a roll!

April 08, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 39 MB

It's the second bonus episode of this season of the Matamu Tu podcast and Reumac is joined in studio by @StellarNasambu. They're discussing sandwiches and sharing about epic sandwiches. Stella's sandwich recipe is loading..... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Bonus de-liver-y

April 01, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB

This is not an April Fool's joke. We're really back with a bonus episode! Reumac is joined in studio by @nikkinkirote and they're talking about liver. They swap stories of memorable liver dishes and Reumac has some tips on how to make your liver taste delicious. Here's Nikki's take on liver:  Nikki's Explosion of flavor, liver edition 😊 Ingredients: 1. Liver 2. Milk 3. Onion 4. Tomatoes 5. Garlic 6. Ginger 7. Cumin (powder) 8. Coriander (powder) 9. Fresh coriander aka dhania 10. ...

Matamu Extra 17

March 25, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MB

For the final extra of this season of the podcast, Reumac takes a somewhat deep dive into haggis...not literally though. Huge shout out to everyone who's made this season of Matamu Tu possible, including: Verge productions Kennedy Wanderi Co-producer Sherry  Sherry's Peppah Marcus Olang Gatuiri aka @leotunapika Julie Nadupoi Paddy Gedi Jazz Mistri Adrian aka The Randy Pontiff Vionna aka @kurlycheeks Our friendly neighborhood influencer Zain aka @playroom.ke Shaheed aka @foodstak...

Stomachs and Intestines

March 18, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MB

For this final episode of season 2, Reumac is joined in studio by guest Shaheed @foodstakenya and they're talking about a rather controversial but much loved street food, mutura and it's kitchen staple counterpart, matumbo. They swap stories of first time experiences eating the delicacies and Reumac has a few confessions along the way.  Follow Shaheed's awesome beard and foodie exploits on Instagram here.  Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast player for exclusive audio-only bo...

Matamu Extra 16

March 11, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MB

In commemoration of International Women's Day 2022, co-producer @sherrys_peppah has taken over the extra. She regales us with her funny stories about margarine. Go to her page on Instagram or Twitter and get yourself the best compote this side of the Sahara, to say thank you to her for taking over the extra.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Marge

March 04, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MB

Reumac is joined by friendly neighborhood influencer @playroom.ke and they're talking about a spread that gets a lot of flack despite it giving you the energy to grow. They go over what margarine really is, debunk a few margarine related myths and share various hilarious margarine-related anecdotes. Follow @playroom.ke if you have children, are planning to have children or you're child-adjacent like the rest of us and you want to know how to have fun with the kids while supporting their grow...

Matamu Extra 15

February 25, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 15.4 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, Reumac does a somewhat deep dive into the historical link between okra and slavery.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

A Slippery Slope...

February 18, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Reumac is joined by guest Vionna and they're discussing a most slippery vegetable, okra. Reumac has a bunch of fun facts and info about okra, and Vionna surprises him with her own great knowledge about the uses of okra to get 'things' slippery.  Vionna has done a great thread on her Twitter about how to extract and use okra water. Thank her later by buying one of the incredible bags that she sells.  Remember you can always send in your voice message and get featured on the next Matamu Extr...

Matamu Extra 14

February 11, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

Reumac does a deep dive into pumpkin trivia and the fairytale best known for pumpkins...Cinderella.  Have your voice featured on Matamu Extra! Go to the podcast page anchor.fm/matamu-tu and record a voice message that we can feature on the next Matamu Extra.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Squash Goals

February 04, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Reumac is in studio with Adrian, The Randy Pontiff and they're talking about the glorious wonder vegetable that is the pumpkin. Reumac shares a few fun facts about pumpkins and convinces Adrian to try out a recipe involving pumpkin leaves and a little bit of goat meat. Adrian plugs his...plugs.  Here's Adrian's recipe for broccoli Pan fry the broccoli with low heat and a little oil. Let it sizzle for about 5 minutes then serve with a scoop of baked beans on the side with a toast or fried e...

Matamu Extra 13

January 28, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 6.77 MB

Reumac shares some random cabbage-related facts he had leftover from the episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

The Head (Cabbage)

January 21, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 60.6 MB

Reumac is in studio with Jazz @jazzmistri and they're talking about cabbages. They go over the lineage of the cabbage and different dishes that it stars in.  Follow Jazz on social media and book her for your acting, MCeeing or voice over needs.  We've made it easy to share your voice note and get featured on the podcast. Go to our Anchor page anchor.fm/matamu-tu and tap the button there to share your voice. Your written thoughts can be sent to [email protected] and Reumac will read/pla...

Matamu Extra 12

January 14, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

Reumac changes things up for the extra and speaks to @dexxe about his rather controversial one-pot-style meals that trended on Twitter.  You can leave a voice message now by going to the podcast page anchor.fm/matamu-tu and stand a chance to have it featured in the next Matamu Extra.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Mashakura a.k.a One Pot to Rule Them All

January 07, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MB

Reumac is joined by "a very evil guest", creative and anime aficionado Paddy to discuss the quintessential one pot meal aka mashakura aka ma-things. They discuss what does and doesn't qualify as a one pot meal as well as create links from Nazis to mashakura. Follow Paddy @paddygedi on all social platforms @wearewhtnxt @thedo.up   Here's the recipe for Coconut Curry - Paddy Gedi style. We've made it easy to share your voice note and get featured on the podcast. Go to our Anchor page anchor....

Matamu Extra 11

December 17, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MB

Reumac has half a voice but he still soldiers on and shares a cautionary tale of sorts around seafood consumption and the dangers assosciated to it.  The Matamu Tu! podcast is now hosted on Anchor.fm. What this means is that it's very easy for you to get your voice message featured on the podcast. Visit anchor.fm/matamu-tu and on that page tap the voice message button and record. It's that simple!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Something Fishy

December 10, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Guest @Julienadupoi joins Reumac to chat about seafood. They share their experiences with the various types of seafood (Spoiler alert - Reumac is allergic to some) and Nadupoi shares a rather embarassing story involving a date and a seafood allergy. Nadupoi's favorite fish fingers recipe is below: Fish fingers recipe Ingredients *Fish fillet (snapper) *lemon * soy sauce * flour ( all purpose ) * Eggs * bread crumbs * cooking oil Method -cut the fish into strips (large ones) -Put th...

Something Fishy

December 10, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Guest @Julienadupoi joins Reumac to chat about seafood. They share their experiences with the various types of seafood (Spoiler alert - Reumac is allergic to some) and Nadupoi shares a rather embarassing story involving a date and a seafood allergy. Nadupoi's favorite fish fingers recipe is below: Fish fingers recipe Ingredients *Fish fillet (snapper) *lemon * soy sauce * flour ( all purpose ) * Eggs * bread crumbs * cooking oil Method -cut the fish into strips (large ones) -Put th...

Matamu Extra 10

December 03, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MB

Reumac's almost lost his voice but that won't stop him from sharing this installment of the Matamu Extra segment. He shares a bit that Sherry did during the Njahi episode where she read out some njahi slander from Twitter. Matamu Tu! is on Youtube and you can watch all our season 2 videos here. Reach out to Sherry's Peppah for a bottle of the most delicious compote that will definitely blow your mind.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Njahi

November 26, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Reumac is joined by co-producer Sherry to talk about a much maligned bean, the njahi. They share their memories of eating njahi in their childhood and look out for njahi slander that Sherry will share in the next Matamu extra. The great exposition on Njahi by writer Carrey Baraka is available here. The Guinness Garlic and Cumin Njahi stew mentioned in this episode is available here. Watch this episode of the podcast on our Youtube channel. Please subscribe to the channel and drop a com...

Matamu Extra 9

November 19, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MB

Reumac shares some alternative nicknames for Omena and we have a listener voice note! Share your voice note to [email protected] and Reumac will play it on the next Matamu Extra. The Matamu Tu! podcast is now on video! Hit this link to watch our shenanigans in studio. Like, subscribe and share the channel while you're there ;-)  Gaturi recently launched The Little Veggie Cookbook, a book of vegetarian recipes. Has 42 recipes and 26 are vegan friendly. The Ebook is 1000 and the hard ...

Kisumu Boys

November 12, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Reumac is joined by the ever illustrious Gatuiri of @leotunapika and they discuss Kisumu Boys aka Dagaa aka Mukene aka Omena. They both share their experiences with the "super food" and Gatuiri's recipe for it is below. Watch the episode here .  Gatuiri launched a cookbook! Check it out here and support her by buying a copy.  You can always leave your comments and thoughts to us on [email protected] or @reumac on any social media platform. Comments may be read out on the next Matamu Ex...

Matamu Extra 8

November 05, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MB

The extra segment is back! If you'd like to get your voice note played out on the next Matamu Extra, send it to [email protected]. You could also send your comments and suggestions for the podcast. The Matamu Tu! podcast is on Youtube! Follow this link to go to our channel. Would you mind subscribing and sharing the channel with your friends? Reumac will also be reading out comments from the comments section in future Matamu Extras.  Follow @reumac on all social media platforms.  ---...

Going Bonkers for Avocados

October 29, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

The podcast is back! Season 2 is where we get a bit controversial. Starting with this episode. Reumac is joined by the ever illustrious Marcus who is a self-confessed avocado hater. They banter about textures and tastes while Reumac tries to convince Marcus that there's more than meets the eye with avocados. Follow @marcusolang and @stillsbymarcus on all social media platforms to know more about what Marcus does. Matamu Tu is on Youtube! Hit this link to go to our brand spanking new Yout...

Bonus Episode - Mandazi, Ngumu and other goodies

September 02, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

It's a bonus episode! Reumac is joined by @justmbugua of @LuguahNaturals and they have a very hilarious take on deep fried snack items like mandazi. They share their memories of the doughy snack from their childhood and draw parallels to other golden deep-fried goodies that are available world wide. Good news! Matamu Tu! is partnering with Luguah Naturals to give you A DISCOUNT! Check out their website https://luguahnaturals.com/ and use the promo code Matamu to get 10% off your purchase! ...

Matamu Extra 7

August 27, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB

Reumac has some extra clips from the Nyama Choma episode.  Thank you for journeying with us through this first season of the Matamu Tu! podcast. We're going to take a short break to prepare for season 2 but worry not, you shall not be left high and dry. Look out for a special bonus episode dropping on the 3rd of September 2021 at 12 pm.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Nyama Choma!

August 20, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

It's the season finale! Reumac and guest Ashley of @sheskitchen delve into the intricacies of our national dish, nyama choma! They discuss maillard reactions and the differences between grilling and barbecuing and both share experiences with trying to (and failing at) chomiang some nyama.   Follow Ashley on Instagram @sheskitchen. This is your last chance this season to have your voice note played on the next Matamu Extra. Send your thoughts about this season, who was your favorite guest a...

Matamu Extra 6

August 13, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

Reumac has some bits that didn't make it into Episode 9 - Going Kuku! We hear from Sybil of Sybil's Spice. Follow her @sybilsspice on Instgram.  The next Matamu Extra segment will be the last one for this season, so don't miss your chance to have your voice and opinion heard on the Matamu Tu! podcast. Send it through to [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Going Kuku!

August 06, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Chef Michael James joins Reumac in studio to discuss a pertinent topic: chicken. They draw a direct line between chickens and dinosaurs, swap stories of their experiences of chicken in their youth and discuss how best to enjoy a meal of either free range or broiler chicken.  You can follow Chef Micheal on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefmichaeljames/ Sybil's Spice will launch soon. Look out for links and launch info on @reumac.  Send your thoughts about this episode to pichagizani...

Matamu Extra 5

July 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MB

Reumac goes scientific with the uji. There's a fairy tale, a blooper and some existential questions from guest CK.  Send in your thoughts about the Matamu Tu! podcast and get featured in the next Matamu Extra segment. Email a voice note or a bunch of (hopefully coherent) words to [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Extra 5

July 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MB

Reumac goes scientific with the uji. There's a fairy tale, a blooper and some existential questions from guest CK.  Send in your thoughts about the Matamu Tu! podcast and get featured in the next Matamu Extra segment. Email a voice note or a bunch of (hopefully coherent) words to [email protected]

Uji!

July 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Is it a porridge or a gruel? Reumac and his guest CK delve into the intricacies of nomenclature for Kenyan favorite breakfast drink, uji. They explore the origins and surprising history of the drink and share their favorite and funniest memories of it.  Share your favorite memory of uji to [email protected] and have it read out/played out on the next Matamu Extra segment.  Follow @reumac on all social media platforms. 

Uji!

July 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Is it a porridge or a gruel? Reumac and his guest CK delve into the intricacies of nomenclature for Kenyan favorite breakfast drink, uji. They explore the origins and surprising history of the drink and share their favorite and funniest memories of it.  Share your favorite memory of uji to [email protected] and have it read out/played out on the next Matamu Extra segment.  Follow @reumac on all social media platforms.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

Matamu Extra 4

July 16, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MB

Reumac talks about a bean related fairy tale for this extra segment and we have some listener feedback. To get your voice note played out on the next Matamu Extra, send it to [email protected] or drop Reumac a note on his social media handles, @reumac on all platforms.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit.

July 09, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Reumac is joined by Anita to discuss beans, the magical fruit. They go on a deep dive into the diferent types of beans and a hilarious discussion ensues on an unintended consequence of eating beans, flatulence! Thankfully, they also discuss how to mitigate that.  Follow @reumac on all social media platforms and share your thoughts about this episode. Posts will be read out on the next Matamu Extra. You can also email him at [email protected].  Like and subscribe to the Matamu Tu! podca...

Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit.

July 09, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Reumac is joined by Anita to discuss beans, the magical fruit. They go on a deep dive into the diferent types of beans and a hilarious discussion ensues on an unintended consequence of eating beans, flatulence! Thankfully, they also discuss how to mitigate that.  Follow @reumac on all social media platforms and share your thoughts about this episode. Posts will be read out on the next Matamu Extra. You can also email him at [email protected].  Like and subscribe to the Matamu Tu! podca...

Matamu Extra 3

July 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MB

In yet another installment of the Matamu Extra segment, Reumac shares some extra content from episode 6 with Ced about chapati. There are listener comments as well.  If you'd like to get your voice note played out on the next Matamu Extra, send a voice recording to [email protected]. If you'd rather write it out, send your comments to the same email address or hop onto social media and @reumac so that he can capture your comment and read it out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://...

A Philosophical Take on Chapati

June 25, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Reumac is speaking to Ced a.k.a @daddy.co.ke about a firm Kenyan favorite, chapati. Ced waxes philosophical about the flatbread and they both share anecdotes of great and terrible chapatis they have eaten. Follow Ced on Instagram @daddy.co.ke and you can also follow his celebrity wife @playroom.ke --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Matamu Extra 2

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.59 MB

There was so much great content that never made it into Episode 5 that Reumac really had to give y'all a bit more of what didn't make it in. There are comments from listeners too, and even voice notes! Support Ami by watching the first series of Unmothering The Woman here.  As always, you're welcome to share your thoughts, reviews and shout outs via the email address [email protected] and get featured on the next Matamu Extra Segment!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...

Choke Me Dzaddy!

June 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Reumac is joined on the podcast by Ami, who knows a surprising amount of information when it comes to sweet potatoes. They do a deep dive into sweet potatoes in Kenya and discuss how best to eat them.  Ami is the creator behind the Unmothering The Woman project, available here.   Share your thoughts about the episode or any question you may have to [email protected] and we'll share those in the next Matamu Extra segment.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Choke Me Dzaddy!

June 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Reumac is joined on the podcast by Ami, who knows a surprising amount of information when it comes to sweet potatoes. They do a deep dive into sweet potatoes in Kenya and discuss how best to eat them.  Ami is the creator behind the Unmothering The Woman project, available here.   Share your thoughts about the episode or any question you may have to [email protected] and we'll share those in the next Matamu Extra segment. 

Matamu Extra 1

June 04, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

It's the first installment of the Matamu Extra segment! This one's for you to get your voice heard, so send in your thoughts, questions for the host or any of the guests, and your reviews of what you've listened to on the show to [email protected]. You can even send a voice recording and we'll play it on the next Matamu extra.  Go on, you know you want to do it... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matamu-tu/message

Ugali - Jibonde X Matamu Tu!

May 27, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Reumac joins Don Mega on the Jibonde channel to talk about ugali.  Check out the vlog on: https://youtu.be/p2wYMlT3L_I You can also order a burger specially made for the Jibonde channel. The gourmet Jibonde Mega burger by Chef Rubia is a   🍔Double patty marinated overnight 🥓Bacon kibao  🍔Cheese 🍔Caramelized onions 🍳Eggs 🍟A side of potato fries or sweet potato fries. 🍔Yummy sauces 🍔 A delicious dip 🥤Soda All for ksh 1290  Free delivery within the Nairobi zone. Call/text/ what's app  0704475...

Ugali - Jibonde X Matamu Tu!

May 27, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Reumac joins Don Mega on the Jibonde channel to talk about ugali.  Check out the vlog on: https://youtu.be/p2wYMlT3L_I You can also order a burger specially made for the Jibonde channel. The gourmet Jibonde Mega burger by Chef Rubia is a   🍔Double patty marinated overnight 🥓Bacon kibao  🍔Cheese 🍔Caramelized onions 🍳Eggs 🍟A side of potato fries or sweet potato fries. 🍔Yummy sauces 🍔 A delicious dip 🥤Soda All for ksh 1290  Free delivery within the Nairobi zone. Call/text/ what's app  0704475...

Introducing Matamu Extra

May 21, 2021 10:00 - 39 seconds - 510 KB

We have a new segment to the podcast! This one's all about you, the listener. Send in your thoughts, reactions, reviews, shout-outs,  and questions for any of our guests to [email protected]. You can also send in a voice note and we'll play it in the next installment of the segment.  As always, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform so that you're first to listen to new episodes. 

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