HeyJaredGist with Tofu
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So… What Are We Supposed to Have Figured Out by 26? (opens the original)
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So… What Are We Supposed to Have Figured Out by 26? I almost didn’t make this episode. I wasn’t feeling too well this week, so there was no buildup, no snippets, no fancy rollout… nothing. 😂 But I had already decided that I was going to be consistent, so here I am, gisting anyway. In this episode, I’m giving you a little life update and talking about the things currently living rent-free in my head: turning 26, career confusion, trying to figure out what I actually want to do with my life, and t
Wait… Nigerian Audio Dramas Have Been This Good? (opens the original)
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What if the future of Nigerian storytelling is happening in sound, not video? Tofu stumbles onto Asoebi, an audio web series - and gets completely pulled in by a format most listeners are still discovering for the first time. From that surprise find on YouTube, she unpacks why audio dramas feel so immersive, how they let your imagination become the director, and why this medium is making a serious comeback across podcasts, streaming platforms, and digital storytelling. She breaks down what makes
The evolution of short films in Nigeria (opens the original)
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Short films are quietly having a comeback, and this episode explains why they might be the smartest storytelling format in Nigeria right now. I aka Tofu, break down why short movies are hitting harder than ever, why Zikoko’s short-film work is getting attention, and why a 10-minute story can stay with you longer than a three-hour blockbuster. He traces the evolution of Nigerian short films from YouTube uploads and festival circuits to more intentional, cinema-standard projects, then zooms in on
What’s the worst that could happen? (opens the original)
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What’s the Worst That Could Happen? After months of silence, Gist with Tofu is finally back. 🎙️ And honestly? This comeback didn’t go the way I thought it would. I stepped away from the podcast because I thought it needed a rebrand. I wanted a new direction, a fresh look, and basically… everything to be perfect. But the rebrand never even made it out of my drafts. 😂 Somewhere along the way, I realized the podcast wasn’t the problem. My perfectionism, overthinking, and fear of not being good enou
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