Why Am I Still Single?

Prodigal Son

What would you do if someone you once liked disappeared from your life… and then returned years later with a child calling you Dad?In this hilarious and chaotic episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Nigerian comedian and storyteller Check Edgar shares one of the wildest stories of his dating life. What started as a simple car accident in Lagos in 2021 turned into unexpected chemistry, weekend football dates, a sudden disappearance and an unbelievable return in 2023.This episode answers the question “Why am I still single?” in the most shocking way possible. No spoilers. Just madness.😂 Expect full comedic chaos 🎧 Real-life storytelling 💔 Dating confusion 🤯 A plot twist you won’t see coming🔥 Spotify Wrapped & Major AnnouncementsIn this episode, Edgar also:Reacts to Spotify Wrapped and celebrates making it into Spotify Editor’s PicksAnnounces TGIF 4, the special fan appreciation episodeIntroduces voice note submissions from listeners since Spotify removed comments🎙️ Want your voice on the podcast? Send a voice note via SpeakPipe or the link in the show notes: 👉 Categories include:Check the Hot Seat (Ask Edgar anything)CheckMates Confession (Your wild dating stories)Love NotesEpisode Reactions (TGIF 3 – TGIF 4)😂 Saturday Laughs ChallengeThink you don’t laugh easily? Every Saturday, Edgar sends out a joke. If you don’t laugh, you get ₦1,000.👉 Sign up here: https://www.checkedgar.com (Wait for the pop-up and register for Saturday Laughs.)✍🏾 New Blog & Card GameCheck Edgar Lately—a new funny blog written for people who hate reading (with voice recordings included)Launching soon on https://www.checkedgar.comThe new card game “Check Out” now available on the websiteWant to appear in the official commercial or play for promo? 📧 Email: edgar@checkedgar.com🎧 Listen now, subscribe, rate the podcast, and share with someone who is single, dating, or confused.📩 Got a story? Send it to edgar@checkedgar.com 🌍 Visit: https://www.checkedgar.comRemember — Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar Out.Chat with Check Edgar Support the showJoin our CheckMates WhatsApp Community and stay connected with all things Check Edgar! Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FChMbHvuUubFjoTMBWUjul Speakpipe TGIF 4 LINK - https://www.speakpipe.com/checkedgar OR GOOGLE LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3o4xjJkHUd72-3-3PfcZ1OhztNTp23i?usp=sharing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit my website: https://checkedgar.com/Got a story to share? Email us at edgar@checkedgar.com.Let's find love together. A new episode drops every Friday. Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out!

How Lagos Bachelors Live – My Wild Feature on So Nigerian

This episode features my appearance on the So Nigerian Podcast, where we discuss the realities of being a Lagos bachelor—dating challenges, relationship dynamics, friendzone signals, awkward encounters, and the chaotic but hilarious world of love in Lagos.The conversation covers ideal Lagos dates, why people struggle to find love in the city, and whether cheating can ever be considered a “mistake.” I also share some of my funniest dating stories, unfiltered takes, and dating apps. Filled with humor, honesty, and real-life stories, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating modern relationships in Lagos.Watch the full video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/YJuLPVSB4e0?si=GeulJkv4zXwvLIfPChat with Check Edgar Support the showJoin our CheckMates WhatsApp Community and stay connected with all things Check Edgar! Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FChMbHvuUubFjoTMBWUjul Speakpipe TGIF 4 LINK - https://www.speakpipe.com/checkedgar OR GOOGLE LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3o4xjJkHUd72-3-3PfcZ1OhztNTp23i?usp=sharing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit my website: https://checkedgar.com/Got a story to share? Email us at edgar@checkedgar.com.Let's find love together. A new episode drops every Friday. Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out!

The Black Superman

Hey CheckMates, it’s Check Edgar here!In this hilarious, chaotic, and action-packed episode of Why Am I Still Single?, I share the unbelievable story of how a simple cinema date turned into a full Lagos blockbuster. What was supposed to be a cute Superman movie outing quickly escalated into loud laughter, flying popcorn, insults, threats, and three angry men waiting for me outside like final-boss villains.From my date calling me Black Superman…to a jealous stranger grabbing my shirt…to my waist making a sound it has never made before…This episode is filled with madness, confusion, and the kind of embarrassment only Lagos can provide.But the real question is: How did a single date make me feel like a superhero… yet remind me that I am absolutely not one?If you’ve ever gone on a date that turned into a fight, dealt with dramatic strangers, or realized love is not worth risking your waistline, this episode will have you laughing from start to finish.Send your thoughts and stories to edgar@checkedgar.comI might read them during T.G.I.F. 4.🎧 Music & sound design by Isaac Runsewe.🎨 Episode artwork by Oritsemisan Enemigin.🎙️ Podcast created by Edgar EriakhaChat with Check Edgar Support the showJoin our CheckMates WhatsApp Community and stay connected with all things Check Edgar! Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FChMbHvuUubFjoTMBWUjul Speakpipe TGIF 4 LINK - https://www.speakpipe.com/checkedgar OR GOOGLE LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3o4xjJkHUd72-3-3PfcZ1OhztNTp23i?usp=sharing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit my website: https://checkedgar.com/Got a story to share? Email us at edgar@checkedgar.com.Let's find love together. A new episode drops every Friday. Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out!

Doctor Chris

Hey CheckMates, it’s Check Edgar here! In this hilarious yet shocking episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Edgar shares the unbelievable story of how a simple phone call turned him into a fake “Doctor Chris.” What started as a harmless mix-up quickly spiralled into confusion, heartbreak, and near-arrest levels of embarrassment!From phone therapy sessions to emotional misdiagnosis, Edgar finds himself tangled in the wildest romantic misunderstanding ever told on the podcast. Months later, a single “hi” message reopens old wounds, but trust Edgar to end it all in the most unexpected way possible.If you’ve ever fallen for the wrong person, replied to the wrong message, or just wanted to laugh through your love life mistakes, this episode is your therapy session, no appointment needed.Send your thoughts and stories to edgar@checkedgar.comI might read them during T.G.I.F 4 🎧 Music & sound design by Isaac Runsewe. 🎨 Episode artwork by Oritsemisan Enemigin. 🎙️ Podcast created by Edgar Eriakha.Chat with Check Edgar Support the showJoin our CheckMates WhatsApp Community and stay connected with all things Check Edgar! Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FChMbHvuUubFjoTMBWUjul Speakpipe TGIF 4 LINK - https://www.speakpipe.com/checkedgar OR GOOGLE LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3o4xjJkHUd72-3-3PfcZ1OhztNTp23i?usp=sharing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit my website: https://checkedgar.com/Got a story to share? Email us at edgar@checkedgar.com.Let's find love together. A new episode drops every Friday. Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out!

Red Cups

In this hilarious and chaotic episode of “Why Am I Still Single?”, Edgar takes us to a red cup party he had no business attending. What starts as a night of fake smiles, bad traffic, and Star Radler quickly turns into unexpected romance — and then a full-blown crime scene.After meeting a gorgeous lady named Niffy, everything seems perfect… until she asks Edgar to watch her phone while she goes to the restroom. Minutes later, the phone disappears — and somehow, Edgar becomes the number one suspect! From awkward dance moves to EFCC-style bag searches, this story is one Lagos party you’ll never forget.If you’ve ever been wrongly accused, fallen for someone at first sight, or regretted following your friend to a random birthday party, this episode will have you laughing and nodding all through.👉 Listen now to find out how Edgar survived the humiliation, what really happened to Niffy’s phone, and why he now believes that his friend Lancelot is pure bad luck.📩 Ever been on a date that turned spiritual real quick? Share your story with me at edgar@checkedgar.com  — I might read it on the TGIF 4 Episode. 🔊 Music & sound design by Isaac Runsewe 🎨 Cover art by Oritsemisan Enemigin 🎙️ Podcast created by Edgar Eriakha Because Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out. Chat with Check Edgar Support the showJoin our CheckMates WhatsApp Community and stay connected with all things Check Edgar! Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FChMbHvuUubFjoTMBWUjul Speakpipe TGIF 4 LINK - https://www.speakpipe.com/checkedgar OR GOOGLE LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3o4xjJkHUd72-3-3PfcZ1OhztNTp23i?usp=sharing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit my website: https://checkedgar.com/Got a story to share? Email us at edgar@checkedgar.com.Let's find love together. A new episode drops every Friday. Edgar doesn’t lie. Check Edgar out!