Man Like You

Ever been in the same room as someone famous… and completely bottled it?In this episode, the guys dive into hilarious, awkward and unforgettable moments of being starstruck by celebrities. From backstage encounters with Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Busta Rhymes, to missing the chance to meet Jackie Chan, and a painfully awkward moment asking Ryan Giggs for a photo in the worst possible place.They also talk about: • The celebrities they were too nervous to approach • The weird psychology of meeting your heroes • Backstage stories from BBC studios, arenas and award shows • Why some legends have presence you can feel across the room • And the time someone tried to bond with Ludacris over matching trainers… and it went horribly wrongIt’s a hilarious deep dive into those moments when confidence disappears, your brain stops working, and suddenly you’re just a fan again.If you’ve ever met someone famous and instantly regretted everything you said, this episode is for you.

What’s the BROKEST thing you’ve ever done… but acted confident about? 👀This week on the Man Like You Podcast, the guys get painfully honest about the wild things they’ve done while being absolutely skint — from driving a freezing car and pretending it’s a “petrol saving strategy,” to showing up to a meeting with a USB keyboard plugged into a broken laptop like nothing’s wrong.

What superstitions are you STILL low-key scared of as an adult? 👀In this episode of Man Like You, Mo Gilligan, Eddie Kadi and Baba dive into the weird beliefs we grew up with — from running from the toilet monster at night to never walking under ladders and African spiritual superstitions about someone calling your name.But the conversation quickly gets deeper…The boys unpack: • The childhood myths we actually believed (Santa, Bigfoot & more) • Cultural superstitions Africans grow up with • Why people are scared to leave their comfort zone • Manifestation vs faith vs destiny • Whether we’re actually choosing our lives… or just picking from the options we were givenPlus: hilarious school stories, comedy industry truths, and a powerful discussion about discipline, sacrifice and turning dreams into reality.If you’ve ever wondered how successful people actually think — this one is for you.

What does it really mean to be a role model?In this episode of the Man Like You Podcast, Mo Gilligan, Babatunde Aléshé and Eddie Kadi get real about the pressures of being in the spotlight, the expectations placed on Black entertainers, and why success doesn’t always feel how people think it does.From the BAFTA controversy and racism in everyday life to the emotional moment of buying a house for family, the guys open up about the struggles behind the scenes that fans rarely see.Plus they dive into: • Why people expect perfection from public figures • The reality of dealing with racism in daily life • The pressure of representing your community • Touring struggles and career doubts • The proudest moments that made it all worth it • The most cringe things people do in public 😂Raw, honest and hilarious in equal measure.

In this episode of Man Like You, Mo Gilligan, Babatunde Aleshe, and Eddie Kadi kick things off with the small stuff — morning routines, gym habits, hot water vs coffee, and the lies we all tell ourselves about waking up at 5AM and getting our lives together.The guys talk about things people pretend to like, awkward small talk, comedy green room culture, football banter, and the strange social rules we all follow without questioning them.But the episode also takes an unexpected turn into deeper territory — grief, loss, betrayal, heartbreak, and how people want to be remembered when they’re gone.From hilarious stories about pretending to go gym… to honest reflections on life, friendship and legacy, this is one of the most open conversations the trio have had.

It’s Mo’s birthday and the chaos starts immediately. 🎂 From the worst cake cutting technique ever seen on a podcast, to a surprisingly deep conversation about taking advice, ego, and knowing when to listen, the boys cover everything from life lessons to the funniest internet moments.Mo, Baba and Eddie unpack how advice hits differently as you get older, why sometimes the wrong messenger can still have the right message, and the moments that made them cry laughing.Things take a nostalgic turn as they dive into things kids today would NEVER believe existed in the 90s and early 2000s — from dial-up internet and internet cafés to pagers, A-Z maps, and penny sweets.

This one starts with animals and somehow ends in a full-blown food war.From safari stories that sound like survival documentaries to the reality of silence killing a comedy room, the conversation goes everywhere. There’s talk of lions at lunchtime, sharks in the water, awkward quiet moments, youth club beach trips that turn into class debates… and then someone says Aki & Saltfish is overrated.It gets heated. It gets personal. It gets ridiculous.And somehow we end up arguing about apples.

In this episode of the Man Like You Podcast, the mandem kick things off with hilarious debates about underrated movies, then dive into male grooming secrets men rarely talk about, and later get real about history, identity, and knowing your roots. From fragrance gatekeeping to beard struggles, procrastination habits, and deep reflections on heritage.