Adi and the OG's
Adiam Ogubai
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S1E23 EPISODE 23 - BERBERE ROUND:ADI EDITION (PART 2)
In part two of this special episode, I keep the conversation going and close out Season 1 with a little reflection. I answer my friends and family’s final round of questions as they remind me why I…
S1E22 EPISODE 22 - BERBERE ROUND:ADI EDITION (PART 1)
Every guest gets the Berbere Round, but the tables have turned! In this special two-part episode, my friends and family flip the script and sent ME the questions. Their questions made me remember how…
S1E21 EPISODE 21 - PERSIAN PERSUASION
This week’s guest came to the U.S. from Iran as a baby and grew up navigating life as an immigrant kid. We touched on topics like the Iranian Revolution, how Iran is often misunderstood in the…
S1E20 EPISODE 20 - VIVA VENEZUELA
On this episode, my guest shares his journey from Maracaibo to the U.S., bringing with him the resilience, pride, and spirit of Venezuela. From tequeños to family recipes, we talk about food,…
S1E19 EPISODE 19 - ECUADOR-ISH
On this episode of Adi and the OG's, my guest opens up about growing up in Texas while her Ecuadorian heritage stayed in the background. Raised speaking Spanish but surrounded by American culture,…
S1E18 EPISODE 18 - REFLECTIONS OF IRAN
On this episode, we sit down with an immigrant from Iran whose journey is rooted in resilience, culture, and grace. She shares what it means to keep her Iranian heritage alive while building a life…
S1E17 EPISODE 17 - STITCHED FROM ERITREA
On this episode, we sit down with a first-generation Eritrean who shares his journey from childhood in the Eritrean Orthodox Church to becoming a father and fashion entrepreneur. We dive into how his…
S1E16 EPISODE 16 - MEXICO CITY MEMORIES
On this episode, we hear the story of an immigrant raised in Mexico City by his mom alongside his brothers, while spending summers in his Spanish father’s homeland. He shares what it was like growing…
S1E15 EPISODE 15 - FIELD TRIP TO ERITREA
On this episode, I catch up with one of my childhood best friends to reminisce on the days when life was all about playing outside and having fun. We talk about the year she went to school in Eritrea…
S1E14 EPISODE 14 - GROWING UP AFGHAN
On this episode, a first-gen Afghan shares his journey through faith, identity, and family. An honest conversation that shines light on the complexities of the first-gen experience.
S1E13 EPISODE 13 - FROM CHINA, WITH LOVE
On this episode of Adi and the OG's, I sit down with a Chinese immigrant whose story reminds us how love finds you in unexpected ways. We share laughs about cultural differences and dive into a…
S1E12 EPISODE 12 - TALK AUSSIE TO ME
On this episode, my guest shares what it was like growing up in the U.S. with a mom from Australia. We talk about the ways culture shows up at home, how identity is shaped by the stories we inherit,…
S1E11 EPISODE 11 - NAIJA BORN
On this episode, I sit down with a proud Nigerian-American as he reflects on what it means to grow up first-gen while balancing cultural pride, family expectations, and carrying his legacy forward.
S1E10 EPISODE 10 - GREEKING OUT
On this episode, we’re Greeking Out with a first-generation friend who shares what it was like being raised in a Greek household. From church services and cultural expectations to language and family…
S1E9 EPISODE 9 - BETWEEN TEHRAN AND TODAY
On this episode, I talk to an Iranian immigrant about his journey to the U.S., the memories he holds from Tehran, and what it meant to start over in a new country. It’s a conversation full of…
S1E8 EPISODE 8 - MADE IN MEXICO
On this episode, I talk to Ivonne about immigrating from Mexico as a child, growing up in the U.S., and what it means to find your own path.
S1E7 EPISODE 7 - FROM THE ROOTS OF SAHEL
On this episode, I get to introduce my friend Fikre, who is from Eritrea. We talk about his experience as an immigrant, what being Eritrean means to him, and reflect on the legacy of those who came…
S1E6 EPISODE 6 - THE THREE AMIGAS
On this episode, I connect with two of my good friends about their first-gen Mexican-American experiences. We go through what it was like navigating family expectations to reflecting on our childhood…
S1E5 EPISODE 5 - HALF & HALF
On this episode, I talk to Brooke about growing up Caribbean and white in the U.S., being part of a blended family, and what identity looks like to her. Quick laughs, real talk — she keeps it honest.
S1E4 EPISODE 4 - TEX-MEX
On this episode, we’re serving Mexican roots from both sides of the border.From Mexican representation in the U.S. to carving out your own identity, we talk about what it means to grow up in-between…
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Adi and the OG's has published 23 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Adi and the OG's is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
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