In this episode:

02:01 This week’s topic: Is Love Really Blind?

05:44 Can you fall in love with someone without seeing them?

08:51 Even King Henry VIII got catfished in his time

14:40 Does appearance matter for everyone?

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In this episode:

05:08 Rating the Elvis movie

08:45 Elvis doesn’t really influence artists today

13:47 Honour your genre's roots, don’t steal from them

21:06 Elvis movie was made just to make money

27:05 Is Elvis movie worth watching?

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Highlights include:

05:53 Why is prosecution happening now after so long?

08:09 This argument doesn’t really matter

12:53 Can bad morals outweigh good music for you?

18:56 Consuming media doesn’t condone a behaviour

23:35 Where do you draw the line?

30:10 Can people in prison change?

38:36 Are you wrong for listening to someone with a terrible history?

47:08 Cancelling people/artists doesn’t matter in real life

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In this episode:

02:22 This week’s topic: Should You Shower Everyday?

02:55 It’s a thing for White people to not shower everyday

05:57 Do Black people who are around Black people shower everyday?

10:05 G said showering everyday is too much

14:03 Would it harm you to wash more often?

17:48 Why is African B.O. stronger than White B.O.?

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In this episode:

02:25 This week’s topic: Oasis Surge Pricing Fair?

05:34 Oasis are not that special  

10:44 They should ensure affordability for all age groups

13:27 Oasis reunion sure is just for show

20:51 Noel & Liam just did it as they were bored of being asked when are they getting back together

24:15 Reddit/AITA

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We discuss our palettes, and I am sure you’d be surprised by what you hear 👀 

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In this episode:

03:21 This week’s topic: Who Decides What You Eat

08:33 G doesn’t have a choice between plain and spiced meal

16:29 Chik’s palette is more plain and less spice

26:06 Would Uncle Roger approve of Chik's fried rice?

41:06 Our grandparents’ generation are better cooks than today's generation

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In this episode:

03:13 This week’s topic: Political Protests or Racist Riots?

03:40 Where did it start from?

08:31 People claiming asylum aren’t allowed to get paid work

12:48 Immigrants are given different rules based in skin colour

16:42 The problem are the politicians

22:30 Foreign nationals mostly do the jobs no one wants to or can do

35:02 Some people in Northern Ireland are also kind

48:08 Would education or experience work when encountering these situations?

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PS. This was filmed before Biden took his name off the ticket.

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In this episode:

00:25 Topic: Trump vs. Biden

03:23 There might be shady organisations involved that do things on their behalf

08:21 Biden's side told him to step down

11:03 What's Biden done that's gonna be memorable for the Americans?

15:38 Trump's more inclined to look out for domestic interests versus what the country needs

18:51 Trump's someone who wants to fight for the American people

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In this episode:

01:00 This week's topic: Man vs. Bear

05:40 The population of criminal men has a small percentage of the overall population of men

10:11 Would you take the chance that a man will help you?

15:33 Men are more capable of survival instincts than women

19:20 Women wouldn’t dare to help anyone, especially men

33:19 Reddit

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Hopefully, our views open a discussion that might one day protect someone whether or not you are for or against prenups.

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In this episode:

00:53 This week’s topic: Prenup: For or Against

02:22 Our relationship is like a business

05:02 Getting a prenup is a smart decision 

08:25 Prenups feel like you’re setting yourself up for a fall

16:34 As a woman, protect yourself and be smart at making decisions

24:54 Reddit

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We really do need to give a huge shout out to local N.I comedians, especially for inspiring us with their creativity.

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In this episode:

01:10 This week’s topic: Stand Up Comedy VS Movies

07:28 Comedy standards are better in Ireland

12:09 Some people just forget what comedians are

16:46 Movies can bring emotions out of you

21:38 There are great Irish movies that are underrated

28:15 Reddit

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Who would you pick?

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In this episode:

00:38 This week’s topic: Dancehall VS Afro Beats

01:53 Difference of Dancehall and Afro Beats

05:00 Modern dancehall and afro beats artists are more commercialised

11:36 Dancehall has more variety

19:38 Mostly Africans listen to Afro Beats

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I think we surprised each other on this one 👀

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In this episode:

00:42 This week’s topic: Beyonce vs Taylor Swift

03:37 Taylor Swift and Beyonce are both greedy

05:10 Beyonce’s new album is awful

06:22 Taylor Swift’s NPR was crap

10:41 Taylor Swift’s music is the same all the time

19:45 Reddit

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Spoiler alert, you’re dealing with two stubborn people who didn’t expect to talk about their native foods for so long 🤣

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In this episode:

00:35 This week’s topic: Potatoes Vs Nshima

01:54 What is Nshima?

13:47 Is potato a superior ingredient?

15:18 Most African and Asian households are not taught to cook with measurements

20:18 Nshima is cooked the same way every time unlike potatoes 

29:38 Reddit

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Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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In this episode:

01:07 Topic this week: United Ireland: For or Against

01:42 Quick history of Ireland

06:43 Do Protestants and Catholics have political issues?

09:14 Has things been better this year (2024)

11:41 Are we better off without the army, soldiers, checkpoints etc.?

24:54 People in Northern Ireland for a long time have not voted on policy

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In this episode:

01:42 Today’s topic: Online vs Real Life Dating

07:52 G’s first impression

16:15 Pros and cons of dating

16:45 How do you view the concept of dating apps?

25:28 What do you think about being set up with someone?

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Not going to lie, we thought this would be a quick discussion but introducing someone to your culture & traditions, especially when there can be negative connotations means sometimes you need to come back to certain conversations.

Will G pay a bride price? Will Chik find a happy compromise?

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In this episode:

01:32 This weeks topic: Bride Price

03:11 How does it work?

06:21 Bride Price = Selling their daughter to a man for an agreed price

12:19 How it feels as a woman when they say this is your worth

24:58 Should you get rid of the tradition in this day and age?

29:32 Would you adapt the concept if it was outside of your cultural traditions?

41:43 As an African daughter your work is never done so how can we feel safer setting up a man with a home who might switch up on us?

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In this episode:

02:26 Today’s topic: Zambian food vs Irish food

03:18 What is Nshima?

08:06 Irish stew is like dog food

23:46 Does all Zambian cuisine have tomato and onion in it?

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In this episode:

01:12 This week’s topic: Marriage [01:12]

04:46 In rural part of Zambia, young girls are married to older men [04:46]

05:06 Is G for or against marriage? [05:16]

08:29 People don’t go into marriage for the right reasons [08:29]

09:46 Men propose because they have to rather than they want to [9:46]

11:19 Is a blessing by the church necessary if you elope? [11:19]

12:48 Marriage is technically just a bit of paper, there should be a prior commitment [12:48]

18:21 People are still naive about the real meaning of marriage [18:21]

20:22 Some people change when they get married [20:22]

25:34 Family vs relatives after marriage [25:34]

31:13 Reddit [31:13]

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In this episode:

02:11 This week’s topic: Black History Month [02:11]

02:58 What’s the point of Black History Month? [02:58]

04:33 G thinks it’s silly [04:33]

07:09 The only African history taught in G’s schools was the ancient Egyptians [07:09]

08:43 Are we all taught the same black historical figures [08:43]

11:48 English schools teaching Black History through the slave trade [11:48]

13:30 Life as a black content creator, influencer & entrepreneur [13:30]

16:01 Chik: “I say no to Black History Month” [16:01]

17:10 Pick issues that are relevant to the people you’re teaching - no issues in schools should be off the table [17:10]

19:20 Black people seem to have their story highlighted for a month [19:20]

20:38 Whitewashing of history - Ancient Egyptians [20:38]

27:58 How else can you educate people? [27:58]

31:23 Where does Chik fit in as a black person? [31:23]

33:29 Some books written by black women are banned in America [33:29]

37:50 Summary: For or against Black History Month? [37:50]

37:57 Reddit [37:57]

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As an atheist and a catholic, we made it a point to discuss expectations for weddings, kids etc. moving forward - some of our choices may actually surprise you…

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In this episode:

01:35 Today’s topic: Catholic VS Protestant [01:35]

02:04 Chik as Catholic [02:04]

04:59 G as an Atheist [04:59]

06:37 Why are we choosing between Catholic and Protestant [06:37]

08:11 What’s the point of going to Church? [08:11]

10:31 “Costumes” in Catholic are better [10:31]

13:59 The Catholics are better at the old system while Protestants break free [13:59]

14:39 Religion and Culture becomes synonymous [14:39]

20:38 Irish priests are funny [20:38]

26:00 Is the Protestant church more trustworthy than Catholic [26:00]

32:05 Guilt is at the center of Catholicism whereas Protestants are more relaxed [32:05]

33:10 Division between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland [33:10]

40:40 Other churches that look “grand” [40:40]

42:16 Chik & G’s decision for their future family [42:16]

43:46 Will Chik's best friend's wedding hymns save the day [43:46]

44:24 Has G been more open-minded [44:24]

47:28 Chik’s final decision [47:28]

50:36 Is G actually a part-time Catholic [50:36]

52:05 G’s final decision [52:05]

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In this episode:

02:12 Intro to topic: Traditions [02:12]

03:46 Why G is against traditions [03:46]

12:20 Tradition is about teaching [12:20]

14:04 When is a new tradition acceptable [14:04]

19:00 Summary [19:00]

19:15 Reddit [19:15]

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Are we getting rid of Christmas in the Fiseko/Whiteside household? What traditions will we be upholding and the most important question of them all (thanks Reddit), how should couples split their finances?!

00:50 Intro to For or Against Christmas [00:50]

01:20 Why G’s against Christmas [01:20]

04:21 There’s no such thing as Santa [04:21]

05:44 Chik celebrates Christmas because of religious beliefs and family traditions [05:44]

13:17 Recap/Summary [13:17]

13:46 Reddit [13:46]

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Episode 1 is filled with twists and turns. From bread to black vs POC and a fantastic “should this relationship end”, you’re in for quite the rollercoaster.  

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In this episode:

00:58 Intro to topic Brown Vs White Bread [00.58]

08:45 Which one’s better [08:45]

9:21 Next topic: Theme of colour: Black vs Brown [9:21]

12:20 What’s the easiest way when referring to people [12:20]

16:20 How do you pick/choose: black vs POC [16:20]

21:13 Identity vs accurate descriptors [21:13]

27:07 Reddit [27:07]

41:02 Recap [41:02]

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Black and White Thinking is a podcast hosted by Chik & G, a Belfast-based couple who accidentally started working together after going viral.

BAWT speaks to millennial males and females by covering topics that ultimately need you to make a decision on which side you’re on because let's be honest, our world can sometimes be a bit too censored. Whether we like it or not, we need to be able to have uncomfortable discussions to learn but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done respectfully.

It will make you question yourself, and someone will be offended but most of all, we are here to have a bit of craic!

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In this episode:

00:00 Introducing Chik & G

2:30 Why are we launching a podcast together [2:30]

3:00 Where did the name Black and White Thinking come from [3:00]

5:30 What will the posting schedule look like and what the podcast will cover [5:30]

8:30 What are some of the topics that will be covered [8:30]