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On Our Wavelength

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Just two unfiltered brown boys with a mutual appreciation for entertainment, featuring a few opinions, personal stories and a lot of laughs.
Home to "Guylemmas" where we give men's perspectives on everyday issues and topics.

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"Guylemmas" #22 - Graduation

July 18, 2022 19:37 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

It's here!! Graduation week is finally here for everyone for the past 3 years! The big day is finally here and we're here to talk you through the do's and don'ts of the big day. So while you're packing up your suits and dresses to travel down pop your headphones on and give it a listen! And remember to stay hydrated because it's going to be a hot one just like this episode! Don’t forget to share the podcast and look out for our socials to keep up to date with all future content! Instagram...

"Guylemmas" #21 - Preparing for a First Date

July 06, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

Well well well, guess who's back?! (Yes we do apologise but our content catalogue is running thin so don't forget to respond to our poll on this episode) Yes we have been away for a short while and if you're wondering why its been so long just listen to the episode and all will be explained. But back to reality and we are back to talk to you all about how we, as two regular guys, prepare for a first date and the thought process and planning that goes into preparing for that first date to en...

"Guylemmas" #20 - Girls Annoy Guys

March 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

It's time for honesty! There are a lot of things girls do that really get on guys' nerves. So, we made a list of them just for you. Lads, prepare for big relatable moments. Ladies, pay attention and get in touch telling us if you agree or disagree and tell us why. This one is a bit of a crazy episode with both Ajit and Nikeen lacking sleep. We hope you enjoy it nonetheless as the boys give insight into small or sometimes big things that women do which can really get us men riled up. Don’t f...

"Guylemmas" #19 - Valentine's Day Special

February 14, 2022 21:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Feeling the love? Not feeling the love? Then don't worry we have a new episode for you! The boys are back and are feeling festive and giving points of views from the single people and those in a relationship. We discuss date ideas for the big day and what to think about when getting a gift. If you are spending it alone then don't worry, we do sh*t on the big day, explain how it's no different to any other day and how you kings and queens should keep your heads up In summary "Get bitter or...

"Guylemmas #18.5 - Challenging Asian Stigmas (Part 2)

January 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Happy new year to one and all!! This episode was recorded at the end of last year but due to technical issues we've just uploaded it now so welcome to our first episode of 2022 and boy is it a good one!  That's right we are back with part 2 of us taking Asian Stigmas and breaking them down! The nightmares have returned but don't worry Uncle Ajit and Nikeen are here to guide you through it, and show you that at their cores these Asian Stigmas aren't scary at all! So sit back relax, have a l...

"Guylemmas" #18 - Challenging Asian Stigmas (Part 1)

November 20, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

And we're back with another one! In this episode we discuss some things that are commonplace within South Asian culture and break down the stigmas surrounding them! Join us on this episode and either relive the nightmares with us or have a laugh with us as we pick apart some of these and give our modern westernised views on them! Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on our socials to keep up to date and see when part 2 drops! (Don't forget you can message us with anything you think we can...

"Guylemmas" #17 - The Sh*t Chat Mixtape

November 06, 2021 08:30 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

The boys take a step back from their more focused topic episodes to give one of their more casual and crazy chats covering a wide range of topics from N.A.R.B.S to James Bond to Global Warming. So sit back, relax, and sip your cuppa as you hear Ajit and Nikeen jump from one topic to another as per usual. And as always: Don’t forget to share the podcast and look out for our socials to keep up to date with all future content! Instagram: @onourwavelengthpodcast Twitter: @OOWPodcast1 --- Se...

"Guylemmas" #16 - Body Image (ft. kingsleylifts aka Jonathan)

September 27, 2021 17:07 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

What's up guys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, lords and ladies?! We're back at it again with a brand new episode on.... Body Image! This week Ajit and Nikeen are joined by our first ever guest, Jonanthan! In this episode the boys break down the stigmas and social pressures surrounding body image and rip into how stupidly high the standards are set (while also ripping into Nikeen) so sit back relax, and have a listen! As this is the first time we've had a guest we'd love any feedback and ...

"Guylemmas" #15 - Graduate Jobs and Placements

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Have you got them working blues? Well this is the perfect episode for you!!  The guys are back talking a bit more seriously this week about placement years and getting jobs after graduating. There's even the odd sprinkle of a bit of knowledge and tips and tricks thrown in for good measure on how to navigate the world of placements and securing the bag (aka a job after graduating). Don’t forget to share the podcast and look out for our socials to keep up to date with all future content! And...

"Guylemmas" #14 - Catching Feelings

August 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

"Girls catch feelings quickly, guys catch feelings deeply" - A quote from one of the many Instagram pages Ajit and Nikeen follow. Listen to the episode and hear us elaborate on this sweeping statement. Also, the first part of this episode is us telling you about our little weekend meet-up and trip to London, if for some unfathomable reason you don't want to hear about that, then jump to 25:50 :) Don’t forget to share the podcast and look out for our socials to keep up to date with all fut...

On Our Wavelength #4 - The July Catch Up

July 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Welcome back!! Before you start wondering; no the friendship hasn't split up and no the podcast hasn't ended (good news, we know). This month of July has been a busy one for both Ajit and Nikeen, with Ajit returning to full time at work and Nikeen finishing up his studies at university. So we decided to let you, the lovely audience, behind the curtain and listen in to what one of our many chats entails. In this catch up we discuss the goings on of the past month from the Euros to almost a n...

"Guylemmas" #13 - Interracial Dating

July 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

"Once you go brown, the other colours let you down" This week the boys are back with a bang (haha we wish) to discuss interracial dating. It's something that we see but rarely gets discussed. There's a lot of challenges related to interracial dating so we get down to the nitty-gritty and discuss them. With both of us fully supporting interracial dating, we take time to remind you what you need to do before you start dating interracially (or just generally for that matter).  Don’t forget to sh...

"Guylemmas" #12 - Toxic Masculinity

June 17, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

This week Ajit and Nikeen are back to talk about some of the aspects of "Toxic Masculinity", what it means to them and how it can affect people in different ways from not crying to not showing feelings to the point you get labelled a "Simp" if you show any kind of affection. Despite it being a bit more of a serious topic it didn't stop the boys from cracking a few jokes and going on a few tangents including talking about....shower gels? So grab a refreshing beverage, your favourite headphones...

"Guylemmas" #11 - Female Logic

June 10, 2021 23:01 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

It's a big one, we're back to our usual stupidity, Nikeen and Ajit are going to be ATTEMPTING to understand female logic. We've rounded up some hilarious instances where the logic females have applied has left us speechless or confused out of our minds. We tried to break it down, and understand it. Spoiler alert, we failed on nearly every account. Don’t forget to share the podcast and look out for our socials to keep up to date with all future content! Instagram: @onourwavelengthpodcast Twitt...

"Guylemmas" #10.5 - An Interview with...Us! - Part 2

June 04, 2021 17:54 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The boys are back in town (a little more sober this week) to finish answering the questions about us that you're all dying to know the answers to! Well prepare to be pleased because we managed to get through the last 10 questions with a couple of rants (courtesy of Ajit). So buckle in grab a cold drink and enjoy this episode with the good weather we've been having recently! As mentioned if you have any more burning questions that you want to know our answers to then feel free to get in conta...

"Guylemmas" #10 - An Interview with...Us!

May 31, 2021 16:04 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB

The boys are back with something a little bit different this week! It only took us 10 episodes to do an introduction episode but Ajit and Nikeen delve into the minds of each other a bit more as they ask each other the "20 questions to get to know people". In the spirit of being open with each other with the responses we decided to open some spirits/beer and get some down us so prepare to hear some lairy and very open, honest answers. As usual we don't do things quickly (to ensure your listen...

"Guylemmas" #9 - Having Female Friends

May 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

"We don't give a flying f**k!" In this episode Ajit and Nikeen discuss the various aspects of having female friends and their views on them (while tipsy/mildly drunk). There's a lot to break down from the importance of these relationships to where to set the boundaries so grab a drink and enjoy because the boys certainly don't hold back in some parts! You might want to file this episode under E+ for "Explicit". Enjoy! Don't forget to share and look out for our socials to keep up to date wi...

"Guylemmas" #8 - Mental Health Awareness

May 16, 2021 19:26 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 (10th-16th May) Ajit and Nikeen sat down and had a candid talk about Mental Health Awareness and the stigmas associated with it. They picked 5 of the more known about Mental Health disorders and broke them down. This is very different to the usual Guylemmas episodes but we felt it needed to be talked about and this week has given us the perfect opportunity to open up and talk about it and our experiences. We hope that you find it as insightful an...

Our Our Wavelength goes on tour - Get On This! Podcast edition

May 11, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

This week Ajit and Nikeen got a special, Golden Wonka ticket-esque invite through the interwebs from the amazing guys Alex and Derry at the "Get On This!" Podcast. With said invite the 4 lads sat down and had a chat about what it takes to start a podcast and what the inspiration was behind starting these two quality podcasts. Have a listen to see what happens on the most ambitious crossover in the entertainment industry since Endgame. Go and show some love and support for Alex and Derry, as...

"Guylemmas" #7.5 - The Ick List (Part 2)

May 06, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

The boys are back!! In this episode Ajit and Nikeen are continuing with the infamous "Ick List". We explore the idiotic things that have given people "The Ick" and give our views on whether we agree with them or not. We warn you now these "Icks" are juicier and more trigger-inducing for poor Nikeen (let us pray his blood pressure went down after this episode before he went back to his coursework).  As promised the link to the mentioned Tab article: https://thetab.com/uk/2020/10/16/girls-are...

"Guylemmas" #7 - The Ick List

May 04, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

The boys are back with a cracking episode for you this week. We've taken a little break from the serious topics to talk about, "The Ick", what it means to us and what gives people "The Ick". This weeks format follows more of a Q&A style so take a seat, relax and get some extra stitches because your sides will be splitting harder than ever for this one and prepare to listen to Nikeen get more triggered than an Asian parent finding out their child got the second highest mark in the class. If ...

"Guylemmas" #6 - Communication

April 30, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Let's Talk! This week we're tackling communication. What makes communication good or bad? When and why does it matter? Should you consider how you communicate a little more? We discuss all of this and more. It's a slightly more lengthy than usual episode so grab a cup of tea and put your feet up as we keep to our usual policy of veering off-topic regularly, adding some personal stories and laughing throughout. We hope you enjoy listening! If you think there are points we missed or things we...

"Guylemmas" #5 - Love Languages

April 14, 2021 11:27 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

A new and interesting topic for Ajit and Nikeen this week as they venture into the world of love languages. Learn more as we give you the tools to find out which of the five love languages speak to you the most, how each of them is achieved and how some of them can be dangerous if used in the wrong way. As usual, expect some off-topic discussion and some personal stories. This week there's a fair bit of adult humour, you have been warned. This episode has a "spoilers" section which we would...

"Guylemmas" #4 - Starting At The Gym & Staying Motivated

April 10, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

A very topical conversation this week with gyms in England due to reopen this coming Monday (April 12th) and soon in Wales. Ajit and Nikeen weigh in on how their fitness journeys are going, give some advice on setting and reaching fitness goals and how to maintain motivation throughout the process. We go all-in on what to expect for newcomers to the gym and how to behave while in the gym environment. It's a long one, but a good one! If you think there are points we missed or things we shoul...

"Guylemmas" #3 - Procrastination

April 02, 2021 21:55 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

A problem we all face daily: procrastination. It's easy to identify when you are doing it, but sometimes so difficult to stop doing it. This week, Ajit and Nikeen explore what procrastination means to them and how it can be very different from person to person. They give a few solutions to help reduce how much you might be procrastinating and impart some of the usual wisdom which neither of them actually have. If you think there are points we missed or things we should discuss further, let ...

On Our Wavelength #3 - Supes, Star Wars and some binge-worthy TV

March 31, 2021 23:09 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In Episode three, Ajit and Nikeen discuss what's new in entertainment news including the announcement of a "Ghost of Tsushima" film. In our usual segments, we discuss "Man Of Steel", "Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens", "Paradise P.D." and more. With an extra chat section at the end of the episode, this one is worth listening to. As always, don't forget to follow us on our socials so you know what we're up to and when we upload: Instagram: @onourwavelengthpodcast Twitter: @OOWPodcast1 ...

"Guylemmas" #2 - First Dates

March 29, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

One of the most intimidating parts of dating and relationships, the first date. Tune in as Nikeen and Ajit delve into their best and worst experiences and things to do and not to do on a first date. If you think there's points we missed or things we should discuss further, let us know and get in touch through the socials below! Don't forget to follow our social channels: Instagram: @onourwavelengthpodcast Twitter: @OOWPodcast1 As always, thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message...

On Our Wavelength Bonus - Zack Snyder's Justice League

March 28, 2021 00:54 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

After a busy few weeks away, Ajit and Nikeen discuss the long-awaited Snyder-Cut. Is it better than the theatrical cut we got in 2017? Was it worth the wait? Would they recommend you watch it? Listen and find out. Our bonus episodes are uncut and us speaking our minds freely so can jump around a little. If you think there's points we missed or things we should discuss further, let us know and get in touch through the socials below! Don't forget to follow our social channels: Instagram: @o...

On Our Wavelength Bonus - WandaVision Finale and Series Discussion

March 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

BONUS EPISODE: WandaVision has just ended so we got together (over zoom) and talked about our thoughts and feelings about the show. Alongside this, we have given some predictions about what lies in the future for Wanda and Vision and the implications for the greater MCU. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onourwavelength/message

On Our Wavelength #2 - Nollywood, Witchers, Hot Wings and Pete Davidson

March 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

In episode two, we have a discussion about the latest entertainment news. We've got our usual segments and as per we head off on some tangents. Hopefully, you enjoy listening all the same. It's business as usual. This week, we look at "Namaste Wahala", "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt", Paul Rudd's Hot Ones, Pete Davidson's stand up on Netflix and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onourwavelength/message

"Guylemmas" #1 - Talking Stages

February 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

We're kicking off our new side-series "Guylemmas". Get it, its a pun of dilemma. Our first episode for this series is the infamous talking stage. With the pandemic limiting what people can do outside, more and more people have turned to online messaging and dating applications for social interaction and in the hopes of finding love (or other activities...). So we took a deep dive into the different possibilities of a talking stage from sending the first message to ghosting that person you r...

On Our Wavelength #1 - Pirates, Lost Legacies, Real-life Tinder and WandaVision

February 17, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 54.4 MB

In our first episode, we have a little introduction to ourselves and what we'll be discussing on our podcast. With discussions on films, games, YouTube and TV shows we've got every entertainment medium you need covered. We've also got a little sneak peak at a few segments we'll be adding into the show going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onourwavelength/message

On Our Wavelength Trailer

February 01, 2021 00:00 - 45 seconds - 720 KB

A very quick introduction into what we cover in the On Our Wavelength podcast and also a quick summary of what we cover in our "Guylemmas" series focusing on issues facing young men in the world today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onourwavelength/message