Your 2026 Guide To Happiness: Delusion, Whimsy & Don't Date Siblings (Please)

You know what rhymes with 2026? ISWIS! We’re back with a bang for season 8! On the first episode of the year, we discuss if new year resolutions are in or out, and somehow we end up complaining about the Nigerian experience (as usual). We talk about our super fun holidays and the need to add more whimsy and enjoyment in life — maybe that’s our actual new year resolution. We also discuss the need to reduce pleasantries or niceties and actually touch base with people to find out how they’re really doing. And of course, the 2026 dilemmas are really juicy! When will you guys actually change? We get into dating siblings, using someone to secure a visa, feeling jealous towards someone else’s success and the possibility of your parent cheating on their spouse! We’re really looking forward to doing 2026 with you and we have so much planned, so enjoy! Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like and leave a comment! Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @ISWISPodcast Instagram: @isaidwhatisaidpod Youtube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 00:00 - 2:56 You Guys Bullied Us Into Coming Back! Happy New Year!! 2:57 - 8:15 New Year Resolutions: In or Out? 8:15 - 21:54 The Way Nigerians Treat Other Nigerians 21:55 - 32:50 FK & Jola’s Holidayyyy 32:51 - 47:50 Your Life Needs Way More Whimsy! 47:51 - 59:45 Our Friendships Are too Funny! 59:46 - 1:08:30 What Else Happened On Our Holiday? 1:08:31 - 1:10:45 How Are We… Really? 1:10:46 - 10:15:44 Adulthood & Collecting Souvenir 1:15:45 - 1:19:10 Mimi & Mavo 1:19:11 - 1:29:14 My Aunty Created A Fake Wedding In Her Mind 1:29:15 - 1:31:15 My Crush Speaks Bad Grammar 1:31:15 - 1:34:50 My Bestfriend & I Made A Marriage Pact But She’s Drifting Away 1:34:51 - 1:41:50 My Boyfriend Lied About His Brother Being His Cousin 1:41:51 - 1:45:55 Should You Really Be Dating Your Friends’ Exes? 1:45:56 - 1:53:40 I Am Jealous Of My Sister-In-Law’s Success 1:53:41 - 2:01:03 Talk To Older People Around You: In Good Company Podcast 2:01:03 - 2:10:54 I Think My Mum Was Cheating On My Dad Before He Died 2:10:55 - 2:16:51 What Are Your Thoughts on Prenups? 2:16:52 - 2:24:36 I’m The Breadwinner & My Husband Does Nothing 2:24:37 - 2:28:32 Extra Gist 2:28:33 - 2:37:26 What’s Coming Up for ISWIS 2026? & Outro