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36:32

What You Talkin’ ’Bout, Shannon | A Superman no one...

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2025/07/18

Men Without Hats are back with a synthy love letter to the ’80s — and a masterclass in AABBCCDD rhyming. Remember when the biggest fear in the ’80s was getting strapped to a lie detector? Gary Coleman’s wife took one to clear her name over his death — and the results were shakier than Mr. Drummond doing the Moonwalk. Paulo reviews Airwolf before Airwolf , and we dig up an ’80s Superman TV show nobody asked for. Jump To: Men Without Hats' New Song "I Love the 80s" (00:00:18):

36:03

EP01 | Whale Tales & Ocean Trails

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2025/07/18

Kate Turkington shares a wild student story about guiding tours inside a blue whale on the Thames—yes, really. Then oceanographer Dr. Katye Altieri joins to unpack how pollution in the air is quietly changing our oceans. From nitrogen’s hidden climate impact to research voyages on the SA Agulhas II, this episode dives into the strange and urgent links between us, the sea, and the skies.

52:23

Prisons, Planes & Robben Island Reboot

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2025/07/18

18.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski, and Simphiwe Mthethwa take a ride through the absurd and the intriguing — from a futuristic mode of transport so good Gareth might just remortgage his house, to South Africa’s prison system and creative (and bizarre) ways to keep inmates occupied… like sauna hats. Plus, the team reimagines what a modern-day Robben Island could look like. The Real Network

1:01:20

Bin Juice and Bad News

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2025/07/18

18.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski, and Simphiwe Mthethwa kick off your Friday with a wild ride through the headlines. From rising whispers of a potential coup in South Africa to the hilariously tragic ways Brits are coping with the heat (yes, including a man sitting in his dustbin), nothing is off-limits. Plus, the unbelievable story of a woman who seduced multiple monks — all in the name of money The Real Network

28:32

Four decades of success - Dr Victor

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2025/07/17

Dr Victor - a South African Music Award-winning South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into a successful four-decade journey in the entertainment industry, as Dr Victor tells us how he became known as a 'Dr', how he and the band CC Beat originally started out performing in clubs in the '80s, how changing the band's name to the Rasta Rebels and the song 'Give Me Hope Jo'Anna' was the catalyst for the next phase of his career, and about his

40:17

Episode 57 | On The Bounce | Major Golf Bro show with...

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2025/07/17

As Sandile is in Ibiza, Ben decided that this is a good week to have a big golf show. To make this happen OG Molefe and Msizi James join him in studio. As it’s Open Championship week there is much to cover around that, plus some first impressions of LIV Golf after Ben’s trip to Valderrama, why Joburg is the best golf city, and why all grown men should be playing golf. The Real Network

1:37:14

Rapson Tshikhudo, Shein Ad Director, From Musina to...

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2025/07/16

**From finessing strategy in a mink coat to building a global visual empire — Rapson Tshikhudo, CEO of Blxck Natives, joins The Shady PHodcast and holds *nothing* back.**This episode is a masterclass in **creative hustle**, **entrepreneurship**, and **cultural insight**, with some unexpected turns — from **Wimbledon hot takes** to **border control corruption**, and even a **message for Mkhwanazi**. In this episode: - What it *really* took to build Blxck Natives Media from scratch - Getting

42:05

Seasoned music industry professional - Gareth Wilson

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2025/07/15

Gareth Wilson - a South African seasoned music industry professional - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about his diverse journey in the industry, which includes being in the rock bands Southern Gypsey Queen and more recently Black Cat Bones, how he became the talent buyer for Oppikoppi and the business development manager for Southern and Eastern Africa for Virgin Music.This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South

54:35

Boney Fish & Boney M | The latest in Gnome Based...

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2025/07/14

Paulo and Dori come to you from a secret German bunker — The Hoff is down here, and so are Nena and Alphaville. But after this show, we don't think we'll be so big in Berlin. We right some wrongs from last week's show, which includes more sexy sax music than we remember — and dead gnomes. How many '80s movies were made on cocaine? The easier question is: how many weren't? We find out how Bill Murray made Hunter S. Thompson look silly, why Paulo hates City of Angels, and what happens when you

13:22

Introducing Sofia Gillani

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2025/07/13

Sofia Gillani - a British singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sofia explains that she released her first single at 12, how releasing music professionally at such a young age has helped improve her craft, her creative process, and more. Instagram - @sofia.aneesa.gillani Facebook - @sofiaaneesagillani Twitter - @sofia_gillani TikTok - @sofiaaneesagillanimusic

31:27

Music industry powerhouse - Trina Smith

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2025/07/10

Trina Smith - a British music consultant, producer, and artist manager - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. As a music industry powerhouse, we hear how when she started, Trina went against industry standards when managing artists. She unpacks how the industry, in general, is one where people step on each other rather than lift each other up, and about her roles in the agencies she co- owns - Electric Pineapple Media and founded - Sourcery Collective. Website - www.epmg.co.uk Instagram -

33:18

Picking up the sticks with Nic Collins

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2025/07/08

Nic Collins - an American drummer, songwriter, musician and member of the band Better Strangers - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nic explains how being in a famous family (his father is Phil Collins) inspired him to follow a similar path. We discuss the behind-the-scenes of the music industry, his band Better Strangers, and his experience of touring as a drummer with artists like Mike and The Mechanics and Genesis.Instagram - @nic_collins @betterstrangers.wav Facebook -

1:01:03

Nota Baloyi - I wanted to be Puff Diddy, AKA's Death,...

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2025/07/07

I wanted to be Puffy Diddy,"" says Nhlamulo ""Nota"" Baloyi. From the suburbs of Parktown to becoming one of South Africa’s most controversial voices, Nota joins the doctors to talk about his early dreams, why he looked up to Puff Diddy, and how he’s dealt with his mental health. He opens up about his time in a mental institution, his experience in jail, and sets the record straight on the narrative around his diagnosis. It's raw, honest, and unapologetically Nota. The Real Network

55:37

Niche Is the New Power

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2025/07/07

7.07.25 Pt 2 - Is the age of mega-influencers over? Gareth and Leigh-Ann dive into the new world of niche power and intimate influence with special guest Ronen Aires. They unpack the rise of Gen Z economics—how this generation is flipping spending habits, reshaping the job market, and forcing companies to rethink everything from brand loyalty to workplace culture The Real Network

1:02:42

Tariffs, Cringe, and Crisis

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2025/07/07

7.07.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann kick off the week with a look at the brewing tension between BRICS and the US as Trump-era tariffs make a comeback. Meghan Markle’s latest media moment has the internet gagging (again), and Dr Hanan steps in to help a listener facing a deeply personal crisis involving suicide. The Real Network

31:38

SAFTA Award-winning Lorcia Cooper Kumalo

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2025/07/06

Lorcia Cooper Kumalo - a South African dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, presenter, and SAFTA Award-winning actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lorcia explains how she was pushed into dancing as a child, and how she was forced by choreographer Adele Blank to audition for the television series Backstage. We dive into the world of dance and acting, and find out more about her latest project on Showmax - Breekpunt. Instagram - @lorcia1cooper Facebook -@lorcia.cooper.1 TikTok -

53:34

Coreynomics | Patrick Duffy in the Buffy | Keep...

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2025/07/04

If you have a spare $40 lying around, you might be able to get Corey Feldman to inscribe your buttocks — just bring your own camera. The Simpsons have “killed off” Marge, so Paulo revisits three other 80s TV show deaths: one that traumatised him, one that confused him, and one that, well... titillated him. Paulo’s movie recommendation features some bizarre cameos, while Dori manages to upset Yoko Ono — something we can probably all get behind. And finally, we uncover Tony Danza’s tattoo and Rob

1:21:58

Episode 55 | On The Bounce | Half year sports catch...

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2025/07/03

The guys take a moment this week to take stock on the 2025 sports year so far. All the highs, lows, winners, losers and more. We know life happens for you, and you can’t watch everything in sport. So plug yourself in here as Dawie Louw returns to join the guys on the coach for a solid session of sports chat. The Real Network

34:01

Ryan Edwards - CEO of Audoo

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2025/07/03

Ryan Edwards - British CEO of the music technology company Audoo - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant.Ryan explains how he was part of a successful band, The Lines, that was dropped from their label. He then worked in the world of Fintech. Six years ago he heard his band's song while in a mall, and it sparked a conversation with his wife regarding royalties, which ultimately led to him building the multi-award-winning music technology company, Audoo. Website - www.audoo.com Instagram -

1:20:20

Awakhiwe Kona, From Actuarial Science - Dressing...

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2025/07/02

This week on *The Shady PHodcast*, we sit down with **Awakhiwe Kona** — the visionary CEO behind **Suitability Group** and **House of NTU**. From crunching numbers at RMB and helping launch Discovery Bank, to dressing royalty for *Shaka iLembe* and revolutionizing Afrocentric luxury fashion, Awakhiwe’s journey is nothing short of iconic.In this explosive episode, we unpack: - How he went from actuarial science to African luxury fashion - The secret to Suitability’s high-end business model -

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