• I Lied to Me O

  • Nov 14 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Your body is your smoke detector.

    This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

    STORIES

    “It’s in His Kiss”: 18-year-old Lupita falls for Juan, a handsome family friend. Just when she thinks he couldn’t be more perfect, they share their first kiss.

    Original score by Nyokabi Kariũki, with additional production from Clay Xavier and MR LU*.

    “Love and Marriage”: When Sirry graduates from college in Buea, Cameroon, all eyes are on her. Why is she still single? To deflect attention, she decides to take extreme measures.

    This story references violence and oppression of people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Please take care while listening.

    Many thanks to Sirry Alang for sharing her story with Mind Your Own.

    Produced by David Exumé with Sirry Alang. Original score by Niecy Blues. Additional music and production from Lauryn Newson.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept by Somadina.

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be found here.

    Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.

    Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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