The Grey Area
Welcome to The Grey Area podcast, where five British-Nigerian girls (Seyi, Ati, Mayowa, Jemine and Ope) come together to candidly overshare their way through all of life’s wonderfully messy “grey areas.”
Episodes
56 episodes
Are Day Parties Even Worth It Anymore?
On today's episode, we're talking about how day parties have somehow become ridiculously expensive and how FOMO will have you spending ridiculous money.
Men Will Do Anything But Go To Therapy ft Gbenga @ThePullupPodcast - S3:E16 | The Grey Area
Today we were joined by the one and only Gbenga. We spoke about our first impressions of each other, what actually counts as cheating, why some men struggle to be vulnerable, and why cooking for a man is IMPOSSICANT. We also played a game and t...
My Best Friend Wants My Boyfriend - S3:E15 | The Grey Area
On today’s episode, we talked about Arsenal winning, why everyone loves tables, what happens when your crush is very much taken, attachment styles, and whether underperformers have secretly cracked the code to life.
Can Bridesmaids Quit? Secret Crushes & Our Wildest Dilemma Yet ft Tomi - S3:E14 | The Grey Area
On today's episode we are joined by the 6th member of our pod, the amazing Tomi (sweet Tom Tom) and we talked all things weddings, being a bridesmaid and if you can ever say no to being the maid of honour. We also played who's most likely to an...
Surviving Pop the Balloon, Did I Miss Out on a Rich Man? ft Francesca & Hope -S3:E13 | The Grey Area
Today we were joined by our first guests of the year, Francesca Ezennolim and Hope Lovina. We got into dating standards, expensive gym memberships and whether they’re actually worth it, missing out on men with money and Hope's Pop the Balloon U...
Dating Married Men in This Economy? Girl Talk and Double Standards - S3:E12 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we talked about modesty in Christianity, double standards, and whether dating married men is just a recession indicator. We also explore whether women in those situation are allowed to be in their feelings too.
He Cheated… Then Filed for Divorce?! Make It Make Sense - S3:E11 | The Grey Area
What really counts as cheating? In this episode, we get into a situation where the person who cheated is the one now filing for divorce, inspired by Tina’s story from Mary Mary. We also talk honestly about jealousy in friendships, why it shows ...
Why Women Aren’t Reaching “Pinnacle” - S2:E10 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we unpack why many women aren’t reaching “pinnacle” (word to Bridgerton). We also explore whether technology is making children smarter or dumber. To wrap things up, we lighten the mood with a fun game of song association. ...
Girl Trips Are Just a Recipe for Disaster - S3:E9 | The Grey Area
Girls trips always start with big vibes and somehow end with tension, side-eyes, and someone quietly changing their flight. This episode gets into the unspoken rules — money issues, clashing plans, late friends, all of it. Why does a simple hol...
I Was Broke… So I Sold Feet Pics - S3:E8 | The Grey Area
Today got a bit unhinged, we got into the manosphere debate and red pill chaos, somehow ended up talking about men being #GroupiesforGunna, and then fully spiralled into a debate about selling yourself for money.
Is ‘Sex Addiction’ Real… Or Are We Lying to Ourselves? - S3:E7 | The Grey Area
On today’s episode, we discussed breaking up a 13-year relationship over voice note, debated whether “sex addiction” is actually real, and answered the dilemma of what to do when you genuinely hate your partner’s cooking.
Dating in London Is Finished and Blue Therapy Proves It - S3:E6 | The Grey Area
On today’s episode, we’re just having a chilled catch up, talking all things Blue Therapy. We get into our thoughts on the show and played a little game about which relationship behaviours actually need therapy and which ones don’t. Just a laid...
S*x and the City, Girlfriends & Insecure: The Soft Life Scam - S3:E5 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we revisit our favourite shows, like, Sex and the City, Girlfriends, and Insecure to talk about how they shaped our ideas around dating, friendship, ambition, and adulthood. We get into what holds up, what doesn’t, and how much...
Five Year Situationship And Still No Ring - S3:E4 | The Grey Area
This week we talk about the gym breakups, five year situationships with no ring, and why casual sex has everyone confused. At what point do you stop “vibing” and start asking real questions? When will you marry? Will it be this year or next yea...
Three’s a Crowd: Me, Him & His Mother - S3:E3 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we opened up about feeling “unattractive” in our natural hair. Then we ranked some of our favourite things , including mummy’s boy vs struggling rappers.
Friendship Do’s & Don’ts, Love Island Drama & Best Book Plot Twists - S3:E2 | The Grey Area
On todays episode we talked about scammers, watching your inner circle, what a “young hoe” really means, and some of our favourite books.
Why Does Everyone in Ghana HAVE NYASH??? - S3:E1 | The Grey Area
It’s been a minute, but we’re back with an exciting new episode! Today, we’re catching up on what we’ve been up to, talking about Detty December in Ghana vs Nigeria, cheating influencers, and more!
Is Christianity Our Choice… or Our Conditioning? - S2:E28 | The Grey Area
This week we’re asking a question many of us are too scared to say out loud, did we choose Christianity, or did it choose us? Growing up in Black and Nigerian households meant Sunday routines were never questioned, so we’re exploring what it re...
Did I Just Hear Muah?! Pickup Lines & The Danish Deception ft ECP - S2:E27 | The Grey Area
We started this episode with our best (and funniest) pickup lines, debated what’s truly bare minimum versus princess treatment, and ended with the madness behind the Danish Deception. ECP joined us for this one, so expect plenty of laughs and h...
Black Women Don’t Cheat… We Outsource - S2:E26 | The Grey Area
Black women cheating is simply not in our ministry, and we’re sticking beside that! In this episode, we get into the chaos of covering for your cheating friend, the unspoken laws of girl code, and even discuss if there’s such a thing as “music ...
Celebrating Halloween as a Christian: Yay or Nay ft J Gadget- S2:E25 | The Grey Area
This week we were joined by the one and only DJ J Gadget! We kicked things off by practising our MCing skills (who really had the best chant though?) Then we asked the big question, should Christians celebrate Halloween, or is it really n...
Fatherless Women: A Church Boy’s Dream??? ft Still Changing Podcast – S2:E24 | The Grey Area
This week we were joined by another amazing pod... Still Changing Podcast. We talked Barbie boys, church boys, and whether people are getting married young just because they're horny??? We also got into sharing your partner's picture with your ...
Give Me Pum Pum Please ft BYC Podcast - S2:E23 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it, joined by @BackYourChat!From girls getting dragged for eating chicken and chips, to the madness that is Love Is Blind, and the real question, why are people out here begging for poussoir ?!?
‘You Were Slim Last Year!’ – Why Aunties Fear Peace ft @SentBackPodcast - S2:E22 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it, joined by @SentBackPodcast. From childhood punishments and failed driving tests to traditional wedding dos and don’ts, we had to unpack it all. Because if we’re being honest, growing up Nigerian builds character...
He’s Got Two Hands… Why Should I Serve Him Food? - S2:E21 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it — a full breakdown of Nigerian cultural norms: the ones that make sense, the ones that definitely don’t, and the ones that just need to die already. From who should serve food to who gets the biggest piece of meat (iyky...
