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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the UK rejecting the request for Ekweremadu to serve his sentence in Nigeria, Tinubu declaring a security state of emergency, the new ambassadors list and its controversies, sports issues from the NFF to table tennis, Tems’ new EP, the 12th anniversary of Alaga Ibile, and Burna Boy cancelling US tour dates among other news that made the rounds.OUTLINEUK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu to complete his prison term in Nigeria President Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on security. FG has officially blamed jihadist groups for kidnappings Minister of DefenceAmbassadors ListWhat’s the difference between career and non-career ambassadorsThe NFF - Original Azamen - read here and here.HBO set to release music documentary on Wizkid. Read hereBurna Boy cancels US tour datesTems Drops Surprise New EP - Love Is A KingdomFan mails

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the killing of Army Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP, mass kidnappings and bandit attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, and the Super Eagles’ World Cup disqualification.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction16:00 - Nigeria is on fireIslamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed a Brigadier General of the Nigerian army, Musa Uba, in Borno State. Bandits attacked a church in Kwara More than 300 persons were kidnapped from a catholic school in Niger state. The US Congress holds a public hearing on the violence in Nigeria.The Federal Government has shut all Unity schools in the country for security purposes. 02:24:20 - Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence The Nigerian separatist was sentenced to life for terrorism 02:40:00 - X new updates03:26:10 - Ezra Olubi updates03:42:00 - The Super Eagles are disqualified from the World Cup.

 AOT2 Steve and Osagie discuss Wike’s reported clash with a military officer and his response denying any rift with the military. They also break down the news of Wike’s expulsion from the PDP, revisit key events in This Week in History, and examine Paystack suspending its co-founder, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of misconduct. The episode wraps with a conversation on Show Dem Camp’s new album. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction43:00 - Wike’s spat with a military officerWike has denied any rift with the military 01:03:40 - Wike Expelled from PDP01:29:30 - This Week In History01:55:00 - Paystack suspends its co‑founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate02:30:50 - Show Dem Camp's Album

 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the viral video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer, Peller’s money laundering claims against Javis, and the father of a late journalist demanding justice. They examine the new $11.5 travel charge for Nigerians, Trump’s threat to cut U.S. aid over religious attacks, and the alleged coup involving former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva. They also mark Made in Lagos at five, review Don Jazzy’s top Afrobeats albums, Burna Boy’s “Fela is the only one greater than me” claim, Blaqbonez’s harassment denial, Odumodublvck’s jab at M.I Abaga, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:50 - Did you see this video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer? 33:10 - TikTok influencer Peller alleges Javis is into money laundering 01:03:00 - Father of late journalist in Abuja demands investigations 01:17:00 - Nigerian international travelers to pay a $11.5 charge per flight ticket starting December 1st01:32:40 -  President Trump threatens to halt U.S aid to Nigeria and prepare military action over Islamist attack on Christians First and second statements.02:19:00 - More details about the alleged coup against Nigeria’s President 02:24:20 - The homes of the former governor Bayelsa State Governor and former Miinister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva were raided over his alleged involvement in the alleged coup. He has confirmed the raids but denied being involved with the coup. 02:28:00 -  The 5th Anniversary of Made in Lagos 02:34:00 - Don Jazzy’s top five Afrobeats Albums02:36:20 - Fela Is the Only One Greater Than Me - Burna Boy 02:38:00 - Blaqbonez responded to allegations of harassment, emotional abuse, and cyberstalking made by a woman who reportedly rejected his advances.Odumodublvck bashes M.I Abaga02:44:20 - Fan mails03:14:50 - Sign out

Recorded live at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lagos, this special episode of Loose Talk dives into the theme “How Hip-Hop Paved the Way for Afrobeats.”Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede, and Ayomide Tayo take the audience on a journey through Nigerian music history, from the early days of Nigerian Pop music to the rise of Afrobeats as a global force. They explore how Hip-Hop shaped the sound, fashion, and attitude of today’s Afrobeats generation, unpacking key moments, albums, and movements that defined an era.A celebration of culture, rhythm, and legacy, this is Loose Talk, live and unfiltered.--------------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tech Cabal’s Moonshot Networking event, the reported failed coup attempt against President Tinubu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to APC, and the FG’s removal of Mathematics as a required subject for Arts students. They also talk Tinubu’s presidential pardons, B’Lord’s honorary doctorate, Darey and Deola Art Alade trademarking “Detty December,” and Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim about Nigerian pilots. The episode wraps with This Week in History, Music, Blaqbonez vs OdumoduBlvck, and Fan Mail.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction38:07 - Tech Cabal’s Moonshot - Networkinghttps://x.com/docneto/status/197924252493906750349:38 - A failed coup? https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/18/exclusive-army-officers-detained-alleged-coup-plot-against-tinubu-are-attached-nsaPremium Times report: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/828917-how-suspected-officers-allegedly-planned-to-hit-top-nigerian-officials-sources.html 01:09:40 - Enugu State Governor has dumped PDP for APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state.https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/827853-updated-enugu-governor-peter-mbah-others-dump-pdp-for-apc.html01:32:40 - FG Removes Mathematics As a Required Admission Subject For Arts StudentsNews Report: https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1978199736134848743 01:56:30 - Presidential PardonList: https://punchng.com/full-list-175-beneficiaries-of-tinubus-pardons/ 02:07:30 - Linus Williams, popularly known as B’Lord, was yesterday honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Paul University, Awka, Anambra State.02:10:15 - Darey and Deola Art Alade have gone and trademarked the phrase "Detty December"02:20:35 - Senator Uzo Kalu Orji has alleged that "Some Nigerian Pilots are smoking Indian Hemp". https://x.com/NigeriaStories/status/197879125339632879702:23:45 - This week in history02:30:40 - Music02:40:00 - Afrobeats and Latin Musichttps://x.com/IfyObi_/status/1978683782442942573Context: here and here 03:49:00 - BEEFBlaqBonez vs OdumoduBlvck03:34:50 - Fan mail

THE GIANTS ARE IN LAGOS! 🇳🇬It’s a culture-shifting crossover as Osagie, AOT2, and Steve of the legendary Loose Talk Podcast join Ugochi on 234 Essential for an unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed!From the buzz around Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Live recording to the stories making waves across pop culture, media, and the streets, this episode blends the sharp wit of Loose Talk with the grounded pulse of 234 Essential.Expect laughs, hot takes, nostalgia, and the kind of cultural commentary that defines Nigerian podcasting greatness.Press play! Greatness just linked up.

The Giants are coming to Lagos. AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the Lagos E1 electric power race and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction28:00 - Special Announcement 01:03:15 - Lagos E1 electric power boat race01:43:20 - This week in history 01:54:50 - Fan mails02:18:57 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the First Lady of Nigeria raising over ₦20 billion under her education foundation, the 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen flown to Turkey for a lavish “training” on how to assist and advise their husbands, the Nigeria Police Force spending ₦1.6 billion in a single month, Natasha resuming at the Senate and calling Akpabio a dictator, and the Lagos State Government giving Computer Village traders an 18-month deadline to relocate to Katangowa. They also talk about Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) album turning 11, 2Baba’s 50th birthday, this week in history, fan mails, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction39:35 - The first lady of Nigeria rises over 20 billion Naria under her education foundation50:40 - 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen went to Turkey for training on how to ‘assist’ & ‘advise’ their Husbands.https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/25/exclusive-wives-21-council-chairmen-adamawa-flown-istanbul-lavish-leadership-training57:29 - The Nigeria Police Force spent 1.6B naria in one month.01:32:32 - Natasha resumes at the Senate, calls Akpabio a dictatorhttps://punchng.com/natasha-resumes-at-senate-calls-akpabio-dictator/?utm_source=chatgpt.com01:37:50 - The Lagos State Government has said traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja have an 18-month window to relocate to the new site at Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/lasg-gives-18-month-deadline-for-computer-village-relocation/ar-AA1NaPIR02:30:50 - Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) Album is 11 03:05:00 -  2baba at 50https://dailytimesng.com/2face-idibia-at-50-a-tribute/03:09:35 - This week in history03:11:19 -  Fan mails03:27:00 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taking effect on January 1, 2026, Pastor Paul Adefarasin being cleared by police over the viral “gun-like” object video, President Tinubu lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara along with elected officials, Tiwa Savage’s rejection of the “Queen of Afrobeats” title, Asake’s long-awaited return to Nigeria, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction24:54 - Catch up01:03:50 - The new Nigeria Tax Act, taking effect on 1 January 2026 has generated a lot of conversation on X. https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/nigeria-tax-act-2025-has-been-signed-highlights01:42:50 - Police Clear Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over 'Gun-Like' Objecthttps://gazettengr.com/police-clear-pastor-adefarasin-in-viral-gun-video-with-car-spotter/01:50:20 - President Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara and Elected Officialshttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/fubara-resumes-reaffirms-loyalty-to-tinubu-wike/02:16:20 - MusicTiwa Savage doesn't like being called the Queen of AfrobeatsAsake is finally making his return to Nigeria02:38:40 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Hilda Baci’s new Guinness World Record attempt, Nepal electing a new president via Discord, the ongoing debate of Owanbe vs Owambe, Uzo Njoku’s homecoming art exhibition in Lagos, the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in America, and a lawsuit by Festus Ogun against Governor Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X. They also unpack Tobi Amusan’s public call-out of the AFN, revisit key moments in history, and read fan mails from listeners.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction13:28 - Hilda Baci's new Guinness world record attempt01:02:08 -  Nepal has voted for a neew president ia Discord 01:31:12 - Owanbe vs Owambe conversationhttps://guardian.ng/art/c74-arts/uzo-njokus-home-coming-exhibition-holds-in-lagos/02:07:18 - Charlie Kirk’s assassination in America 02:11:00 - Festus Ogun vs Sanwo-Olu: The X Blocking Lawsuit https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-lawyer-sues-sanwo-olu-for-blocking-him-on-x/02:16:54 - This week in history02:27:50 -  Tobi Amusan calls out the AFN https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/196653022000696965002:48:30 - Fan mails03:19"50 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Lagos State Commissioner’s viral supermarket visit, the Federal Government’s new 5% fuel surcharge set for 2026, and the updated secondary school curriculum introducing Journalism, Programming, and AI.They also touch on Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s lavish three-country wedding, Odeal being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, and Tiwa Savage’s bold statement about Tems deserving a spot in the Big 3. The episode wraps with a tribute to the late Obafemi Lasode and other stories that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction35:00 - Catch Up01:36:05 - The honourable commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water of Lagos State's post about visiting supermarkets in Lekki01:45:00 - There will be 5% surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol and diesel set to take effect from January 1, 2026, under the new tax lawhttps://punchng.com/5-fuel-surcharge-is-a-bad-policy/02:02:40 - FG has unveiled a new secondary school curriculum featuring modules in journalism, programming, and AI, effective from September 2025. https://punchng.com/new-curriculum-full-list-of-jss-ss-subjects/#google_vignette02:30:10 -  Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola's three-country wedding.https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/temi-otedola-and-mr-eazi-wedding02:45:10 - Billboard names Odeaal African Rookie of the Yearhttps://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/odeal-2025-african-rookie-of-the-year-1236055073/03:00:10 -  Tiwa Savage says Tems should be in the Big 3https://x.com/AlbumTalksHQ/status/196297238851951045103:00:40 - Remembering Obafemi Lasode03:08:00 - Fan mails03:26:30 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The Federal Government raising international passport fees, the President’s remarks on Shea Butter importation, Anambra State’s textbook assignment ban, Governor Oti’s plans to revive Aba industries, Pretty Mike’s mental health commentary, Pellar's ₦36 million tax bill, Tiwa Savage’s album review, the Hennessy Cypher 2025 and other news that mae thhe rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction40:20 - The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the cost of getting an international passport 01:37:37 - The President's statement about the importation of Shea Butter01:46:53 - The Anambara state government bans the writing of assignments in textbooks.01:54:54 - Governor Oti is set to revitalize the Aba textile mills, international equitable industries, beverages, and Star Paper Meals01:57:17 -  Pretty Mike claims men should not speak about mental health.01:59:55 - Nigerian star Pellar star billed 36 million naira tax by the government.02:02:55 - Tiwa Savage's album review02:06:23 - Hennessy Cpyher 2025 review.02:14:00 - This week in history02:23:23 - Fan mails 03:01:50 - Sign out

In this fan-mail filled episode, Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss all events that happened the past week from the miniter of labor claiming she has no office to the police jubilating the distribution of uniforms. They also discuss Femi Otedola's book and take a walk down history lane in the segment called 'This Week In History'.OUTLINE    00:00 - Introduction53:30 - Catch up02:12:50 - The minister of state for labor claims she has no office02:15:30 - Former governor of Kogi seen ordering members of the Kogi House of Assembly to sit on the floor02:21:30 - The Police jubilate as the distribution of uniforms for boosting the morale of officers is approved.02:26:00 - This week in History02:48:15 - Fan mails03:35:30 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the incident involving KWAM 1 and the aeroplane, and they also cover all fan mail and the major news stories from this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:01:36 - KWAM 1, the aeroplane stopperhttps://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1953443271834759620The Fuji legend has apologised for his actionshttps://x.com/channelstv/status/195387831563657220201:43:17 - Fan mails03:33:50 - This week in History03:34:58 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve Dede discuss the Super Falcons' reward from the president for winning their 10th trophy, the Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025, Jigawa State Governor splashing 1.8 billion naria on SUVs, Asake signing with Gamma and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction42:53 - 10 Levels of wealth58:00 - Super Falcons reward from the Presidency 01:20:13 - Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025.https://x.com/search?q=Media%20Summit&src=typed_query01:59:30 - Jigawa State governor splashes 1.8 billion naria on SUVs02:00:20 - Minister of Education shares security report02:12:48 - This week in History02:24:58 - 15th Anniversary of Reminisce’s debut album ‘Book of Rap Stories’’02:32:55 - Asake Signs With Gamma After Leaving Empire02:43:50 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the Super Falcon winning their 10th AWCON title, the GMO conversation, Senator Natasha's refusal to enter the National Assembly, Billboard's 50 best Afrobeats songs list, Burna Boy's apology for his 2023 Afrobeats remark and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 33:50 - Super Falcons win 10th AWCON title after coming back from 2-0 to beat Morocco in  the final 39:38 - This week, the conversation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on Nigerian Twitter was intense. 01:31:00 - Senator Natasha was refused entry into the National Assembly.https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3nd8n255wo01:39:40 - Bariga Local Council renames popular bustop from Charly boy to Olamide Baddo02:05:00 - Pregnant women and nursing mothers in prisons https://guardian.ng/opinion/of-pregnant-women-and-nursing-mothers-in-prisons/02:46:20 - Billboard 50 best Afrobeats songs.https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-afrobeats-songs/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter02:52:52 - This week in History03:00:00 - Pop Culture13th Anniversary of Davido’s debut album ‘Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis’Burna Boy apologises for his 2023 Afrobeats remark https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/burna-boy-apologises-for-dissociating-himself-from-afrobeats-2025071512503543526 15th anniversary of the Uplifted album by Flavour03:46:50 - Sign out-------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Steve and Osagie discuss Buhari’s death and his legacy, the on going conversation about Nepo and Lapo babies, Dayo Israel, Real estate activist Scott Iguma being arrested and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:43 - Buhari’s death and his legacy01:02:32 - Nepo Vs Lapo babieshttps://x.com/search?q=nepo&src=typed_queryhttps://x.com/OtunbaSho/status/194687124963395623002:03:50 - Dayo Isreal, the APC national Youth leader tweet https://x.com/dayoisrael/status/194580013115398990302:12:50 - Real estate activist Scott Iguma has been arrested02:36:37 - Emeka Mbah02:47:58 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2 and Steve discuss every major news that made the rounds this week in a Fan mail filled episode.

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the death of Diego Jota and his brother Andre Silva, The Coalition, A Federal High Court ordering the senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards as FX liquidity improves, Diddy being found guilty of the less serious charges and acquitted of the more serious ones, new albums that dropped and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:01:10 - Diego Jota’s death01:25:20 - The Great Coalition. Atiku, El Rufai, Peter Obi, Ameachi, David Mark etc, formalise coalition through ADC ahead of 2027 electionshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2470d7x40o01:54:16 - A Federal High Court has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti. She was also fined N5m for contempt (due to a satirical post) against Senate President Godswill Akpabiohttps://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/court-orders-senate-to-recall-natasha-akpoti-declares-6-month-suspension-unlawful-202507041319412267901:56:20 - Church takeover of industrial estates sign of revival – PFN President, Bishop Okehttps://punchng.com/church-takeover-of-industrial-estates-sign-of-revival-pfn-president-bishop-oke/#:~:text=Some%20areas%20marked%20as%20industrial%20estates%20in%20some%20large%20cities%20in%20the%20country%20have%20been%20taken%20over%20by%20churches.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20you%20think%20this%20is%20a%20factor%20that%20can%20worsen%20unemployment%20in%20the%20country%3F01:58:17 - George Residence Ikoyi charged someone for a bedsheet because her period came unexpectedly.https://x.com/ade_jare/status/194153836447544126902:16:00 - Tantalizers announces partnership to revive DBN TV, reveals plans to promote African storytellinghttps://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/tantalizers-announces-partnership-to-revive-dbn-tv-reveals-plans-to-promote-african-storytelling/02:23:00 - This Week In History02:39:30 - Banks resume international transactions on Naira cards as FX liquidity improveshttps://businessday.ng/technology/article/banks-resume-international-transactions-on-naira-cards-as-fx-liquidity-improves/02:22:15 - A Nigerian mercenary fighting for the Russian military, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, has been captured by the Ukrainian forces in the ongoing war between the two nations.https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/ukrainian-forces-capture-nigerian-mercenary-fighting-for-russian-military-202507050804090767402:45:30 - Diddy was found guilty of the less serious charges and acquitted of the more serious ones https://abcnews.go.com/US/sean-diddy-combs-reaction-verdict/story?id=12341447902:50:30 - Nigerian fintech Okra was in the news for shutting down while the CEO and co-founder quickly joined a British startup https://techpoint.africa/insight/okra-return-funds-investors/02:59:38 - 2Baba’s ‘Unstoppable: International Edition’ Turns 1503:18:00 -  The Evolution Of Afrobeats In 10 Songs by the GRAMMYShttps://www.grammy.com/news/afrobeats-evolution-wizkid-rema-wande-coal-olamide-asake?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blackmusicmonth03:28:00 - Tems Launches ‘Leading The Vibe’ To Bridge The Gender Gap In Music03:32:20 - New Albums out03:36:25 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/