The WeSoCultured Podcast

Welcome to Episode 86 of WeSoCultured! Sam and Dawit are out, so it's the YN pod... plus Melo. Yoni, Thomas, and Melo run back Sam's 30th birthday weekend in DC, Afro Fest going left, and why cuffing season officially starts now. We get into proposals, loyalty, and the respectful way to shoot your shot at church. Miss Eritrea makes history, Yoni gets put through an Amharic vocab test, and Thomas finally answers for his super DND. Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Timestamps 00:00 Start 2:14 Recapping Sam's 30th Birthday Weekend in DC 4:50 Tipsy DC and Meeting the World Africa Crew 11:06 Afro Fest Chaos and What Went Wrong 15:04 Cuffing Season Is Officially Here 18:13 If She Says No to the Proposal, Is That Auto Breakup? 24:25 Is Loyalty Different for Men and Women? 29:27 How to Find a Wife at Church Without Being Weird 38:51 Violence Against Women in Ethiopia 51:04 Miss Eritrea Makes History and Yoni Wants a Mister World 58:31 The Ethiopian String Artist Is Unreal 1:01:57 Amharic Segment: Yoni's Vocab Test and Lines for Rakeb 1:17:07 Is GTA VI's Relationship Mode Cheating? 1:23:50 Week One Predictions and Commanders vs Eagles 1:29:19 Western Michigan Got Robbed and the Gambling Conspiracy 1:37:12 Does Approaching Too Many Girls Look Bad? 1:44:43 Thomas Has a DND 24/7 Problem 1:49:43 Celsius, Friend of the Show Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats)

Welcome to Episode 85 of WeSoCultured! Fanu is finally back in the building — and off the market! We also celebrate Sam turning 30, go over Dawit's full dating checklist now that he's back outside, and break down two of the wildest scam stories of the year: the fake 49ers player who took 26 women for $1.3 million and the fake Duke PA student who faked her own graduation photos. Plus the Habesha men hate on social media, Sedo vs Johnny, Julian Newman's family drama, Druski's wild skit, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Hunter! IG: https://www.instagram.com/snowgotti Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 2:06 Light Skin Dudes And Iced Coffee 5:04 Fanu Is Off The Market 10:47 Code For Code: Should You Give Up Your Phone Passcode? 13:07 Happy 30th Birthday Big Sam 16:31 Dawit Is Back Outside 30:19 Fake 49ers Player Daejon Love Scammed 26 Women Out of $1.3 Million 39:47 Fake Duke PA Student Faked Her Whole Graduation 46:17 Why Are Habesha Men Getting So Much Hate? 55:47 Pop The Balloon and Why Dating Is So Superficial 1:02:42 Can You Actually Stay Friends With an Ex? 1:06:36 How To Move When There's Baddies Around Your Girl 1:12:00 Sedo vs Johnny and Ethiopia Has Its Own UFC Now 1:18:47 Julian Newman's Family Drama 1:27:04 Commanders Lost 41-3 and the Worst Gas Station Bathroom Ever 1:29:39 Druski's Wild Skit and Is Tua Showing Signs? Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 84 of WeSoCultured! Today we're joined by a very special guest, Hunter! We get into life as a white dude at a Historically Black University, marrying into a Habesha family, two Christmases and two Easters, the Penn State frat cocaine ring, Yoni learns what Sharmuta Maxxing is, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Hunter! IG: https://www.instagram.com/snowgotti Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 6:27 Yoni's Back From His First Vacation - Myrtle Beach 16:10 Hunter's Background: Tuskegee, Arena Football, and the XFL 19:42 Being the First White Corner at an HBCU 24:46 How He Met His Wife 29:04 Would an Unathletic Girl Turn You Off? 35:58 Marrying Into a Habesha Family and Getting Two Christmases 37:58 Hunter's Dad Wore the Mesob as a Hat at the Wedding 46:21 When Did You Know She Was the One? 48:55 Should Their Kid Learn Amharic? 1:00:33 Frat Hazing Stories That Went Too Far 1:08:25 Penn State's Cocaine Ring and Pablo Pledgescobar 1:19:45 What Is Sharmuta Maxxing? Yoni Gets the Lore 1:36:47 How Would You Handle Your Girl on a Girls' Trip? 1:44:53 Advice for Guys Marrying Into the Culture 1:48:12 Grandparents Met Haile Selassie Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 83 of WeSoCultured! Yoni left for vacation and told us there'd be no pod this week... So naturally we recorded without him. Thomas, Melo, Sam, and Dawit hold it down for a bonus episode covering the Lindsay Clancy case, why you should NEVER date a Habesha man, Enes Kanter and Royce White try to get drafted to the WNBA, the mop head pandemic, and a full panel breakdown of whether cheating is ever forgivable! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 1:05 Bonus Episode 4:05 NBA Draft Is So Boring 6:38 Russell Westbrook Retiring and What LA Did to His Career 8:13 Thomas Explains Why He's an Eagles Fan 10:08 Two Men are Joining the WNBA 21:05 The Lindsay Clancy Case and Everything That Doesn't Add Up 30:08 Girl Says Don't Date a Habesha Man 38:20 Addressing the Habesha Mop Head Pandemic 43:26 Ethiopian Phrases That Hit Deeper Than the Translation 47:27 Is Cheating Ever Forgivable? 1:01:15 When Your Girl's Friend Group Is All Single 1:07:01 Drake's 20 v 1 and He Barks For A Goth Girl 1:18:57 Thomas' New Ringtone Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 82 of WeSoCultured! Thomas steals Sams seat for episode 82 and recaps ERIFEST in Dallas, the crew, the heat, and the best gored tibs in Texas. We deepdive into age gaps, the 50/50 debate, and whether you should live together before marriage. Plus the Commanders signing Stefon Diggs, Sedo's upcoming fight, Chef Mia cooking beef tongue, Yoni's Amharic getting tested live, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 2:25 Shout Out to Milka from Canada 5:37 College Study Routines and What Actually Fixed Our GPAs 14:45 Thomas Recaps ERIFEST and Surviving Dallas Heat 18:25 ERIFEST vs ESFNA and the 3AM Vendor Strategy 22:13 Yenat Guada Has the Best Gored Tibs in Dallas 24:34 When the Lights Turn On, You See Everybody 27:49 Why You Never Ask a Lady Her Age 31:47 Age Gaps, Dating Younger, and Wanting Kids 35:44 The 50/50 Conversation Is Brain Dead 39:03 Should You Live Together Before Marriage? 44:11 Low Divorce Rates but the Highest Rate of Unhappy Couples 53:10 How Are You Forgiven for Getting Freaky? 59:50 Petty Reasons to Evict Her: Heels, Wigs, and Makeup Everywhere 1:10:12 Commanders Sign Stefon Diggs and NFC East Predictions 1:17:23 Sedo vs Johnny Jujitsu, Ethiopia's Biggest Fight 1:19:25 Chef Mia Cooks Beef Tongue 1:24:16 Yoni's Amharic Test and How Ethiopian Time Works Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 81 of WeSoCultured! Today we're joined by Dawit's parents, Solomon and Woinie, the family behind Taste of Ethiopia in Austin! We get into how they met, their very different journeys to America, getting laid off in the 2008 crash turned into a massive success story, and 36 years of marriage advice our generation needs to hear! Plus some funny childhood stories they have of all of us! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Check out Taste of Ethiopia! Website: tasteofethiopiaaustin.com IG: @tasteofethiopiaaustin TikTok: @tasteofethiopiaaustin.co Timestamps 00:00 Start 3:17 How Solomon and Woinie Met in 1988 5:22 Coming to America Stories 9:23 Leaving Ethiopia During the Derg and Landing in Beverly Hills 14:01 "No, Football" — Their First American Gym Class 17:11 Raising Kids, MOD Nickname, and Dawit's Fourth Grade Fight 27:54 Dad's Curriculum: Why Solomon Put His Sons in ROTC 36:39 Laid Off in 2008 and How Taste of Ethiopia Started 43:57 Pflugerville and Why the Name Mattered 49:59 Then the Second Location Nightmare 1:02:58 Nobody Makes Kitfo Like Mom 1:12:48 Dawit Runs Into Melo at a DC Club After 20 Years 1:19:01 Keeping Cousins Connected and Passing Down the Culture 1:26:56 36 Years of Marriage and Advice for Our Generation 1:36:56 Retirement in Addis and the Joy of Giving 1:44:20 Investing in Ethiopia 1:56:04 Funny Childhood Stories Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 80 of WeSoCultured! Thomas is back in the building! We get into EriFest and Afro Fest, the Habesha scammer who picked the worst county in America to run it up in, Thomas's dating life, the stay-at-home wife debate, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 1:20 LeBron James Signs With the Philadelphia 76ers 6:33 Is LeBron Ready for Philly and Can These Sixers Win It All? 10:41 The James Harden Bodysuit Conspiracy 14:29 Eri Fest, ESFNA, and Showing Up for Each Other's Culture 20:25 Afro Fest DC - Latto, Sexyy Red, and WizKid 25:01 Best Habesha Spots in the DMV and Thomas' Beef With Söst 27:22 Pretty Privilege and Getting Turned Away in Houston 29:56 Party Promoters and Why Section Culture Is Killing Nightlife 35:26 Ethiopian Movies - Yewendoch Guday and Difret 39:30 The Habesha Scammer Who Got Caught in Fairfax County 46:11 Thomas Is Tired of Being Single 50:37 What's Your Type? The Stay-at-Home Wife Debate 1:00:41 Dating as a Deacon 1:12:56 Nanny Money, Babymoons, and Push Presents 1:20:40 If Another Man Pours a Shot in Your Girl's Mouth, Is That Cheating? 1:22:52 Saucy Santana's "Quiet on the Creek" and YG vs. The Game 1:32:39 The Odyssey, Ranking the Batmans, and Dawit's Doctor Strange Slander Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 79 of WeSoCultured! Featuring a very special guest, Thomas! We get into Streamer University auditions, a Melat Kiros endorsement that caused a back and forth online, a full Love Island breakdown, Yoni's Amharic pop quiz, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Thomas! IG: @wavytomm | TikTok: @wavytomm Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:13 Intros — Thomas in the Building 4:52 The Turducken Debate 7:02 Streamer University & the Food Truck Run-In 14:14 Melat Kiros and The Endorsement Back and Forth 24:06 Old Dance Videos & Internet Receipts 34:06 Love Island, KC & Digital Pimp Economics 45:09 Planning the Ethiopia Trip for Diaspora Season 53:01 Telebirr, Ride Apps & Money Safety 57:51 The Amharic Pop Quiz 1:15:03 Which City Does Habesha Best? 1:21:47 First Road Trip With Your Girl 1:31:44 Love Island Breakdown: Casa Amor & the Heart Rate Challenge 1:52:18 Chris Brown Stage Antics & Concert Red Flags 1:57:04 Female Rappers Ranked 2:00:01 World Cup Talk: Refs, Spain & Rooting for Africa 2:04:40 Outro — The Last Episode of the 70s Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 78 of WeSoCultured! The whole crew is back together after our longest break yet! Yoni, Sam, Dawit, and Melo recap the Ethiopia trip, the Girlfriends episode, read the wildest comments, and break down everything from the lost luggage, Telebirr taking over, a cow jumping on the car, and getting humbled by dance fitness. We also get into Habesha baby name traditions and raising second gen kids, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Guest! IG: @guest | TikTok: @guest --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:17 Intros — Reunited 03:33 Girlfriends Episode Recap and Reading Wild Comments 09:49 Nicolas Cage Rant 11:18 The Addis Trip Begins: Flights and Lost Luggage 16:59 Staying in Bole and How Much Addis Has Changed 23:07 Culture Shock and Mosquito Wars 25:45 Addis Tech Scene, Startups, and No Tap-to-Pay 29:40 Rating Addis Food: Raw Meat, Pizza, Burgers, and a Fresh Juice Mistake 38:15 Telebirr Runs the City 42:08 Ride Apps, Scams, and Culture Shock 46:57 Bathrooms, Beds, and WiFi Struggles 52:35 Rooftop Views, Yod Abyssinia, and a Graduation Party 57:58 Dance Fitness Humbled Us 1:02:31 Run Club at Friendship Park and Fitness Trends 1:06:53 Eco Fines and Crossing the Street is an Extreme Sport 1:11:17 Is Addis Safe? Plus Landing Claps on the Plane 1:16:04 Palace Museum, Selassie's Cars, and Underground Cells 1:20:18 Kera Goodbye Party and a Cow vs Car Battle 1:25:50 Nightlife and Family Wakeup Calls 1:31:26 Late Night Food Runs and the BBQ Sauce Story 1:36:15 Habesha Baby Names and Last Name Traditions 1:45:14 Raising Second Gen Kids in the Diaspora 1:51:48 Propose First Debate, and the Instacart Hack 2:01:57 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 77 of WeSoCultured! Live from Addis Ababa, we're joined by a very special guest, Yab! A Habesha comedy pioneer turned Addis nightlife entrepreneur. We get into his Vine-era come up, seven years deep in the Orthodox church, building Eclipse Lounge, the messy realities of modern dating, why every diaspora kid needs to come home and invest, fatherhood gems, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Yab! IG: @yab2thekale | TikTok: @yab2thekale Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:20 Intros 02:25 Yab's Vine Era and Habesha Comedy Come Up 03:31 From Addis to VA to Oakland to San Jose 05:14 The Real Challenges of Fatherhood 09:12 Discipline and Bridging Two Cultures 11:47 Raising Athletes and Parent Pressure 13:38 From Comedy Content to a Church Awakening 18:38 Seven Years Deep in the Orthodox Church 23:23 A Short Break That Turned Into 3.5 Years 24:06 Getting Into Addis Nightlife and Marketing Clubs 31:09 How Eclipse Lounge Blew Up 35:20 Revamping the Lounge 35:43 Couch Culture and Bottle Service 36:11 DJs and a Grown Crowd 38:19 Diaspora Nightlife Etiquette 40:03 Wild Nights and Keeping Self Control 42:44 Modern Dating is Messy 46:49 OG Wisdom and Self Reflection 50:55 Fatherhood and the Daily Grind 53:03 Why Addis Keeps You Slim 54:28 Why You Should Move Back and Invest 56:48 Respect the Culture and Read the Room 01:00:11 Getting Recognized and the New Duo 01:02:15 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 76 of WeSoCultured! In today's special episode, we finally introduce our girlfriends to the pod! Rakeb and Seleste join us for the first time as we get into how we all met, a couples trivia battle, the realities of immigrant family pressures, a round of "We Listen and We Don't Judge," and a whole lot more. Stay tuned for the confessionals at the start and end of the episode - you don't want to miss them! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Guest! IG: @guesthandle | Linktree: linktr.ee/guestlink --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:11 Confessionals 3:08 Who's the Host? 4:32 Couples Therapist Dresscode 11:01 How Sam Met Seleste 14:54 Dawit's Date Chaos 18:53 DC Made You Funny 19:42 How Yoni Met Rakeb Through the Pod 26:40 Where Seleste's From & Eldest Daughter Pressure 29:56 Immigrant Kid Pressure & Silent Family Responsibilities 31:45 Sam's Road Rage Story in Culpeper Virginia 37:05 You Should Be More Like Your Cousin 41:55 Meeting the Family 52:07 Moms Always Know the Truth, Calling Us Out 56:03 Sam And Yoni Double Date, Sam Doesn't Text Back 1:00:07 We Should All Go To DR 1:01:29 Ethiopia Diaspora Season vs Off-Season 1:03:53 Funny Amharic Slang, You Don't Belong in the House 1:05:26 Dating Lawyer Advice 1:12:06 Couples Trivia Game Begins 1:22:38 Trivia Heats Up: Celebrity Crushes, Fast Food, & Pet Peeves 1:42:29 Score Dispute 1:45:05 "We Listen and We Don't Judge" Game Begins 1:58:42 The Big Reveal, How Do We Feel After the Game 2:02:11 Thank You For Watching 2:03:09 More Confessionals Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 75 of WeSoCultured! In this episode we dive into Obsession the new scary movie breaking records, haunted house stories, traveling to Ethiopia without your girl, Trump gets booed at the Knicks NBA game, why aren't Habesha men romantic, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Guest! IG: @guesthandle | Linktree: linktr.ee/guestlink --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:40 Intros 1:24 Haunting of Hill House Scare Story 5:21 Are Haunted Houses Real? 8:10 Packing for Ethiopia Trip 20:30 Traveling to Ethiopia Without Your Girl 29:10 Malaria vs Ebola 33:32 Would You Date a Friend's Ex? 40:53 Diddy Tape Review and Daphne Joy 51:01 Knicks Fans Gone Wild and Trump Booed at the NBA Finals 1:04:25 World Cup Favorites 1:06:22 Trevor Noah's Nigeria Uber Scam Story 1:09:32 TikTok Singer Goes Viral and Eskista Kid Steals the Show 1:12:53 Why Are Habesha Men Not Romantic? 1:20:49 He Is the Prize in the Relationship 1:28:36 Should Couples Go to Therapy? 1:36:19 Reality TV Rabbit Hole 1:41:06 Summer While You're Cuffed 1:48:00 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 74 of WeSoCultured! In this episode we recap Fanu's rooftop birthday party, break down the viral Kool-Aid pineapples everyone is addicted to, highlight the new Habesha dating show The Habesha Standard, discuss the Knicks vs Spurs Finals, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:48 Intros, Feeling Old at 29, and Shy Glizzy Goes Down 04:05 Recapping Fanu's Rooftop Birthday 08:55 Men and Last-Minute Planning Plus Dawit's Massive Habesha Network 13:50 Getting Recognized in Public 15:24 Juneteenth and Pride Month 17:42 Speed's World Cup Song Going Crazy 20:57 NFL Trades and Giants Locker Room Drama 29:33 Knicks vs Spurs and the Wemby Villain Debate 35:51 Air Corgi Picks the Winner 37:27 ESFNA in Minnesota Plans 40:13 Habesha Standard is the Show to Watch 44:42 Instagram Following Red Flags 50:26 Real Talk on Addis Nightlife 56:37 The Great Little Spoon Debate 01:02:23 Proving You're Him at Home Depot 01:12:04 Is Female Intuition Real? 01:16:34 Viral Kool-Aid Pineapples 01:22:14 Yoni's Raw Dog Glizzy Catches Smoke 01:27:10 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 73 of WeSoCultured! The whole crew is back! Yoni, Sam, Dawit, Fanu, and Melo - kicking things off with a birthday shoutout to Fanu! We get into whether men should ever dance or show PDA in the club, Knicks Finals hype, a leaked "bag an athlete" playbook, the Kevin Hart roast backlash, and whether a grown man should ever be caught in bedazzled clothes. Plus Chef Mia's special awaze, Sedo's self-defense clips, manmade fruit conspiracies, "once a cheater always a cheater," and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Guest! IG: @guesthandle | Linktree: linktr.ee/guestlink --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:55 Intros 2:51 Memorial Day Weekend Recaps 6:09 Happy Birthday Fanu! 9:08 Should Men Dance in the Club and What's Too Much PDA? 13:48 Knicks Finals Hype & NBA Talk 17:08 Master Foul-Baiters 24:57 The Leaked "Bag an Athlete" Playbook 29:03 Josh Jacobs Arrest News, Complaints by Ash Kaash, and Do Athletes Have More DV Cases 46:50 Songs Men Shouldn't Know Word-for-Word 50:34 Would You Date a Scammer? 51:56 Kevin Hart's Roast Backlash 1:01:08 Chef Mia's Special Awaze Recipe 1:06:29 Sedo's Self-Defense Clips Are Comedy 1:11:28 Can Men Wear Bedazzled Clothes? 1:20:07 Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? 1:26:54 Eid Mubarak! 1:28:42 Sam Gets Pranked 1:32:56 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 72 of WeSoCultured! In this episode we dive into Drake's Iceman Album review, Sexy Redd sues Habesha artist, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's fake degree controversy and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Guest! IG: @guesthandle | Linktree: linktr.ee/guestlink --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:30 Intros 3:20 DMV Heat Wave 5:20 Crazy Road Rage Moment 7:07 You Wearing Jeans in the Sauna?! 12:41 Sundress Season 13:42 NBA Playoffs, Wemby Hype, and SGA 17:19 Stefon Diggs to the Washington Commanders 19:19 Tom Brady's Outside Era 22:06 Habeshas are the Biggest Arsenal Fans 25:01 Drake Iceman Album and the Sexy Redd Debate 30:23 Is This Drake's Worst Song? 34:00 When Artists Drop Too Many Songs 39:04 Habesha Graduation Party TikTok Culture 43:08 Hype Addis BBQ Spot 48:33 Solo Traveling in Ethiopia 51:05 Barbers and Gyms in Ethiopia 55:02 She Wanna Hang With a Habesha Sued by Sexy Redd 57:53 Dudes DM'ing Yoni's Girlfriend 59:27 Jorts Season 1:00:16 Being Honest About Bad Cooking 1:08:24 Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Controversy 1:16:01 Life Coaches Are Scams 1:22:17 Hantavirus Panic 1:26:03 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 71 of WeSoCultured! Today we dive into bad relationship habits, Chris Brown and Drake albums dropping, the crazy Roast of Kevin Hart, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Sokka! IG: @fathersokka | Linktree: linktr.ee/FatherSokka --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 04:16 Mother’s Day Shoutouts 07:03 Sam Gets Recognized at Starbucks 09:12 Self Promo and Feet Jokes 12:26 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Swept, and Dillon Brooks Meme 15:28 Wizards Lottery Hope and DC Sports Pain 22:34 Would You Cancel a Date for Knicks Playoff Tickets? 26:11 Chris Brown Album Review and R&B Talk 30:53 Drake Album Week and Future Rumors 36:06 Druski’s British Black Actor Skit Was Comedy 38:16 Euphoria, Nolan’s Odyssey Cast, and Movie Talk 42:46 Kevin Hart Roast Recap 50:16 Katt Williams, Lazy Roast Jokes, and Backlash 56:52 Ethiopia Trip Plans 58:37 Finding a Studio in Addis and Supporter Meetup Ideas 1:00:23 Ethiopia Itinerary Debate and Top Spots 1:01:35 Running Into Your Ex in Ethiopia 1:07:11 Couple Lingo and Relationship Habits Rubbing Off 1:12:09 Soft Launching Being Single Again 1:14:50 Catching Feelings From Hookups 1:18:37 Adrien Broner’s Downfall and Streaming Pivot 1:22:06 Scaring The H*es and Section Culture 1:28:02 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 70 of WeSoCultured! Today we dive into the road to 100 episodes, Cinco de Mayo, Ethiopia trip plans, Hantavirus outbreak, Michael Jackson movie review, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Sokka! IG: @fathersokka | Linktree: linktr.ee/FatherSokka --> Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:40 Episode 70 and the Road to 100 08:56 Cinco de Mayo 13:19 Favorite Mexican Foods 22:34 NBA Playoff Predictions 24:49 SGA, a Foul Merchant in this Economy? 25:46 Lakers, OKC, and the Ethiopian Analyst Clip 28:57 Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless Reunite 30:23 Sam Reviews the Michael Jackson Biopic 37:14 Ethiopia Trip Plans, Vlogging, and Meetup Ideas 47:40 Cutting Season and Fitness Talk 49:41 Kalu’s Fashion Wave and a Throwback Sedo Clip 54:00 What Does “Standing on Business” Mean in Relationships? 58:55 Picking Battles, Crying, and Toxic Manipulation 1:10:12 Is Jealousy a Red Flag or Does It Mean You Care? 1:15:08 Dating Advice for Your Future Kids 1:22:50 Boundaries, Respect, and Sharing Location With Your Partner 1:27:48 Stefon Diggs Trial Talk and Lawyer Myths 1:35:07 Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak 1:37:58 South Africa Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Violence 1:43:56 Speed’s Caribbean Tour and Streaming Plans 1:51:30 Kevin Samuels Debate 1:58:21 Spirit Airlines Crowdfunding Idea 2:01:00 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 69 of WeSoCultured! Today we are joined by a very special guest, Sokka! We dive into Sokka's DC roots, getting on On The Radar, repping Habesha culture through music, debating Meg and Klay's cheating scandal, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Follow Sokka! IG: @fathersokka | Linktree: linktr.ee/FatherSokka Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:15 Intros 3:33 You're Not Habesha 5:49 Sokka's DC Roots 6:40 Amharic, Tigrinya, and Fit Check 13:14 How Sokka Started Rapping 14:04 Family Opinions, Motivation, and Mom's Support 18:07 How Sokka Got on On The Radar 20:53 Building Songs With Zay 24:22 Genre Talk, Jazz Rap, and Rock Rap 32:18 Sampling Ethiopian Sounds 37:01 Being Mixed 41:13 New Music Plans 43:22 Don't Shorten Your Name 47:16 Why Sokka Doesn't Make TikTok Music 58:05 Favorite Artists 1:02:06 Industry Plants 1:06:05 Ice Spice, Meg, Klay, and Celebrity Cheating 1:11:52 Temptation, Red Flags, and Culture 1:13:50 Love Bombing Explained 1:19:37 Can Men Have Female Friends? 1:22:18 Freestyle and Movie Tangents 1:30:42 Ethiopian MMA Egg Slap 1:38:25 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 68 of WeSoCultured! Today we dive into Iceman finally dropping May 15th, Will Smith confirming I Am Legend 2 with Michael B Jordan, Speed’s Caribbean tour, some engagement ring drama, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:15 Intros 1:20 Fits, Suit Shopping, and Style Talk 2:58 BBQ Recap and Cookout Talk 7:14 Ethiopian Food Fusion Debate 9:36 Dancing, Leftovers, and Meal Prep Math 15:05 Will Smith and Michael B Jordan Confirm I Am Legend 2 17:01 Speed's Caribbean Tour 22:25 D4vd Arrest Discussion 26:33 Drake Iceman Finally Drops May 15th 29:50 Ye Credits, Usher, and Chris Brown Show Talk 35:07 Drake Album Expectations 35:28 Coachella Camping and Airbnb Drama 38:19 DC Housing Sticker Shock 40:43 Apple CEO Transition and iPhone Talk 45:22 DIY Engineering Gone Wild 46:39 NFL Mock Draft Predictions 54:50 NBA Playoffs, Jokic Takes, and LeBron vs Jordan 1:03:43 Viral Postpartum Weight Debate 1:09:57 Chef Mia Reaction and Diet Genetics Talk 1:12:27 Exes, Insecurity, Triggers, and Boundaries 1:21:33 Who Falls in Love Faster? 1:27:17 YEP Gala Fits and Ranking Who Dresses Better 1:32:29 She Rejected His Handmade Engagement Ring 1:44:40 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo

Welcome to Episode 67 of WeSoCultured! Today we're joined by Sinafik, executive director of Your Ethiopian Professionals (YEP), to talk about YEP's 15-year journey, building community in the DMV, and the mission behind its upcoming 15-Year Anniversary Gala. We get into YEP's growth, marketing strategies, volunteer challenges, career and AI-focused programming, and the long-term vision for deeper impact. Sinafik also shares her Ethiopia-based nonprofit, Birara Genet, and much more! Don't miss out! 🔔 Follow & turn on Notifications to stay updated! Watch & Listen: YouTube: youtube.com/@wesocultured All Platforms: linktr.ee/wesocultured Full Episodes: bit.ly/WSCPodcastYT Spotify: spoti.fi/43tFv6i Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4dDHEPG Check out YEP and get your Gala tickets now! YEP: linktr.ee/yepnetwork | Gala Tickets: onecau.se/yep15yeargala More about Birara Genet! linktr.ee/biraragenetorg Timestamps 00:00 Start 0:15 Intros 1:41 Allergies and Melo Face Reveal 4:21 Sinafik's Name Meaning in Amharic 5:19 What YEP Is and How It Started 9:08 How Sinafik Got Involved With YEP 17:53 Marketing, TikTok, and Telling YEP's Story Better 23:23 Testimonials and Why Storytelling Matters 30:08 Networking, Mingling, and Event Energy 34:35 YEP's Four Pillars and Community Mission 37:47 Challenges Sustaining a Volunteer Organization 43:17 YEP's Conference and Career Resources 48:04 Community Engagement Challenges 55:56 Event Costs, Funding, and the Vision for a Community Center 1:05:14 Who YEP Serves and the Bigger Vision Ahead 1:14:46 Birara Genet's Mission in Ethiopia 1:26:11 Sinafik's Leadership Journey With YEP 1:33:56 YEP Gala Details, Tickets, and What to Expect 1:39:53 Funding Reality Check, Sponsors, and Why You Should Be in the Room 1:44:51 YEP Legacy, Speakers, and the Afterparty 1:48:12 Easter Feast Recap, Food Talk, and Cookouts 1:54:17 Coffee Tequila, TikTok Algorithm Talk, and 50K Followers 2:00:44 Check Out YEP on All Platforms, Share Your YEP Story 2:02:51 Outro Music Sigma by Vincenzo Cassano (Da Vinci Beats) Follow us on Socials Yonas IG: @yoni.g4 | TikTok: @yoni.g4 Sam IG: @caposammyg | TikTok: @caposammyg | X: @caposammygX Dawit IG: @lij_davo | TikTok: @lij_davo