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Wanjiru Njiru and Ben Cyco

Welcome onboard the ultimate Joy Ride. Hosted by celebrated Kenyan Content Creators and dynamic duo Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru, the JoyRide is a celebration and conversation of all life is and we would be delighted if you hopped on the ride.

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  • September 17 · 49 min

    Fixing It vs Being Heard

    In this episode of The Joyride Podcast, we get into the age-old debate: “Do you want me to fix it, or do you just want to be heard?” Why do we rush to give solutions when someone is simply trying to express how they feel? And on the flip side, when is it actually okay to stop talking and start fixing the problem?We’re unpacking the difference between listening, validating emotions and offering solutions and why sometimes, “I hear you” can mean more than a whole TED Talk. 😭🎥 Catch the conversation and tell us: When you’re upset, do you want to be heard or do you want them to fix it?#JoyridePodcast #JoyridePodcastsS9 #TheJoyridePodcas

  • September 14 · 1 hr 8 min

    The Cost of Being Right A male perspective FT MainaMind

    Being right feels good… until you realize what it’s costing you. 👀In this episode of The Joyride Podcast, we get into the real cost of always needing to prove your point. Is being right worth the tension, the arguments, the distance, or even losing the person you love?Sometimes the question isn’t Am I right? but What am I willing to lose just to be right?Let’s talk about ego, communication, compromise and knowing when to choose peace over winning.#JoyridePodcast #TheCostOfBeingRight #Relationships #Communication #Conflict

  • September 3 · 1 hr 2 min

    The apology episode

    This week, we are unpacking the word that ends (and starts) more fights than anything else — apologizing. How to actually do it right, when you shouldn’t bother, and whether we’ve all gotten addicted to saying sorry for things we don’t even mean. We’re pulling receipts from our own relationship — the apologies we nailed, the ones we botched, and a few we’re still not convinced we owe.

  • August 28 · 1 hr 23 min

    Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity ft Nyambura the Therapist

    What happens when the person you love becomes the person who breaks your trust? Can a relationship truly recover after cheating, or does infidelity change everything forever?In Episode 6 of Joyride, we’re having an honest and much-needed conversation about infidelity, betrayal, forgiveness, trust and second chances. We’re joined by Nyambura the therapist, who helps us unpack what cheating does to a relationship, why people cheat, whether forgiveness means staying, and what it really takes to rebuild trust after betrayal.Can love survive an affair? Is forgiveness possible without reconciliation? And when is walking away the healthier choice?This is one conversation that will have you questioning what you would do if love, trust and loyalty were put to the ultimate test. 👀🎧 Tune in, join the conversation!#joyridepodcast #joyridepodcastssn9

  • August 26 · 58 min

    The argument that never ends

    Some arguments end with an apology… others somehow become a season finale with 17 episodes😭😂Today on the Joyride we’re talking about “The Argument That Never Ends” the fights you keep having, the issues that never really get resolved and why some couples keep going back to the same argument over and over again.Is it really about the issue at hand… or is there a deeper fight underneath it? 👀🎥 LIKE ❤️ COMMENT & SUBSCRIBEAnd please share with your person because we KNOW you’ve had *that argument* before!#JoyridePodcast #JoyrideSsn9 #TheArgumentThatNeverEnds #Relationships #Conflict

  • August 20 · 1 hr 58 min

    The Cost of Being Right FT iRIP

    What if being right is costing you more than being wrong ever could?In today’s episode, we get real about the need to prove our point, win arguments, have the last word, and sometimes hold on to being right at the expense of peace, relationships, and even ourselves.And this time, we’re not having the conversation alone! The ‘ It’s Related i Promise Podcast powerhouses joined us for an honest, unfiltered conversation on when to stand your ground, when to let things go, and whether every battle is actually worth winning.Because sometimes… you can be right and still lose. Would you rather be right or have peace?🫣

  • August 10 · 1 hr 37 min

    When outside voices get inside your relationship||SSN 9 Ep 3 ft Wamzzzz & Nigel

    This episode, we're looking at one of the quietest sources of conflict in relationships — outside voices.Family, friends, church, social media, everyone who has an opinion about your relationship except the two people actually in it. We get into how much power we've given those voices, how they've created tension we didn't even name as conflict, and what it's taken for us to protect our relationship from influence that isn't ours to carry.Subscribe to Joyride Network for new episodes every week.#JoyrideNetwork #JoyridePodcast #Season9 #Conflict

  • August 3 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Fight Beneath the Fight

    Every conflict has a surface... but what if the real battle isn't what you're arguing about?On today’s episode , we unpack the fight beneath the fight the unmet needs, past wounds, unspoken expectations, fears, and assumptions that often fuel our biggest disagreements. Is it really about the dishes, the text that wasn't replied to, or the tone? Or is there something deeper asking to be seen?Join us as we explore how understanding the root of conflict can transform the way we communicate, love, and resolve tension in our relationships.

  • S9 · E1
    July 24 · 1 hr 36 min

    The Scorecard Nobody Talks About || Ft Nyawira Gachugi & Moji Shortbabaa

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I've done so much more than they have"? Or keeping a mental list of every apology, sacrifice, favor & disappointment?Welcome to Season 9: Conflict: where we're diving into the conversations we often avoid but desperately need.In our season premiere, we're unpacking the silent habit of keeping score in relationships. Is it ever healthy, or does it slowly breed resentment, entitlement and emotional distance? Why do we keep a tally and how do we move from competition to connection?Because healthy relationships aren't about winning they're about understanding, grace and growing together.🎧 Tune in, join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.❤️ Don't forget to Like, Share, Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

  • April 2 · 1 hr 26 min

    How society sneaked its breadwinner roles into our head ft GLM Podcast||Breadwinners

    Why do we automatically think of certain people as the “breadwinner”? In this episode of GLM Podcast, we dive into how society quietly pushes these roles on us—and how it shapes the way we work, earn, and live.We talk about:How these roles became “normal”The subtle ways culture influences who provides and who nurturesStories and insights that might make you question what you’ve always believedDrop a comment and tell us: who decides the breadwinner in your world?#Breadwinners #GLMPodcast #SocietyRoles #JoyridePodcast #droptheshould

  • March 31 · 54 min

    What nobody told us about being confident Ft Nyawira Gachugi & Samantha Nyakoe||THE NOOK

    What does confidence actually feel like when the cameras are off? In this episode of The Nook, we’re skipping the "5 steps to self-esteem" for a raw look at lived experience. Joined by Nyawira Gachugi and Samantha Nyakoe, we dive into the unpolished reality of finding your voice, the cost of taking up space, and the "unlearning" nobody warns you about.Connect with our guests:✨ Nyawira Gachugi: https://www.instagram.com/nyawiragachugi/✨ Samantha Nyakoe: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.nyakoe/

  • Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min

    We Don’t Talk About Class || FT Nyawira Gachugi & Moji Shortbaba

    🚨 WE ARE SEEING YOU AT THE JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE THIS SATURDAY! 🚨No excuses. No FOMO. You can get your last minute tickets here;https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shop/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=wtSvJKrTcw6sSGe9_hQjtA We are wrapping the season joined by our resident guests ‘The Muhia’s’ & had a conversation about ‘CLASS’We’re asking the questions that shake tables:💥 Do you date the person… or the lifestyle?💥 Have you ever felt “out of place” in someone’s world?💥 Does class change how you love, argue, or even define success?💥 And are some things just class-less, be honest!A perfect season finale combo.

  • Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    I Am Who I Am (Mimi Hukuwa Tu Hivyo)

    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopWe always say “I am who I am” (Mimi huwa hivyo) but what happens when that version of you collides with love, friendship and expectations? 🤔They say men marry hoping their woman never changes, while women marry hoping their man will but life has a funny way of flipping the script. In this episode, we unpack how identity, growth and change show up in society; relationships and friendships… and why sometimes, mimi hukuwa tu hivyo might not be enough.

  • Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    Main Character Energy vs Background Peace || FT Wamzz

    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopIn this episode, we sit with the incredible Wamucii (Wamzz) to explore the tension between living life in the spotlight and choosing the quiet lane on purpose.Are you in your main character era or embracing that soft background peace? And how do you know which one your life actually needs right now?Whether you’re shining center-stage or keeping it low-key, this conversation will remind you that both versions of you are valid.Follow Wamzz on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/wamzzzzzzz__?igsh=MXNxdWNpOGg4djEzaw==https://www.tiktok.com/@wamzzzzzzz__?_r=1&_t=ZM-91ARaRifXGG

  • Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    Cancel Culture || FT ​Murugi Munyi

    JOYRIDE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2025 IS FINALLY HEREEEE!!!! After 3 years, we will be taking the stage again at Jain Bhavan Loresho on Nov 22 2025.Grab your advance tickets here:https://thejoyridepodcast.hustlesasa.shopThis week on the Joyride, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that has the internet in a permanent chokehold ‘Cancel Culture’ We’re joined by the phenomenal Murugi Munyi, who shares her experiences; lived, learned, dragged, celebrated, misunderstood and still shows up as her full self. Together, we unpack what cancel culture really is, who it affects, how it shapes our online and offline lives and how we can do better as a community.Follow her page & Podcast; https://www.instagram.com/murugi.munyi?igsh=M3JpOW5tZjF4bXh0https://www.instagram.com/tmipodcastke?igsh=ZXVlcnpwY2Z5M3Ux

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