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57:19

Breakups, Burnouts & Bad Monks

The Real Network ·

2025/07/28

28.07.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann kick off the week diving into a new dating app that’s got people talking — mostly down to its mission to mock men. This sparks a brutally honest chat about how men and women navigate breakups differently. Things take a wild turn with a bizarre story involving monks and meth, before the team unpack what really draws men and women to each other — from the superficial to the surprisingly deep. The Real Network

44:32

The various iterations of Cito

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2025/07/27

Cito - a US-born South African singer, songwriter, producer, and actor - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cito explains how he learned bass guitar in order to join his first band, and we dive into the various iterations of his career, which include the bands Wonderboom, Absinthè, El Cantante, and Blvd Hvnny. He also shares what he enjoys about performing live and what’s coming next.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg,

1:00:27

Sarah Connor Arms | Satanic didn’t panic | Dolph...

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2025/07/25

Laura Hamilton is back on the scene — now we know we're safe. Everyone in the 80s wanted to be held in those Sarah Connor arms. Tomorrowland lost a stage in a fire… and you'll never guess who came to their rescue. The tannies of the 80s are grabbing their Bibles. Dori has a recommendation about nothing, and Paulo is hunting for a movie with an even weirder time travel device. We also realise no one needs a new Rubik's Cube, Paulo uncovers a new fetish, and The Hoff will forever be the

34:47

On The Map founding director - Emily Cheung

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2025/07/24

Emily Cheung - Australian founding director of specialised music publicity agency, On The Map PR - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emily tells us how, after studying PR and journalism at university, she got a job at Sony Music as a coordinator, we hear about the various roles that Emily held at Sony Music Australia, how these roles gave Emily the foundation to start On The Map PR, and more about the role of a publicity agency within the industry. Website - www.onthemappr.com Instagram -

28:32

California Calling with Joe Sib

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2025/07/22

Joe Sib - an American stand-up comedian - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joe explains that he started his career as a singer fronting bands such as WAX and 22 Jacks, before co-founding and running the record label SideOneDummy Records. After selling the label, he started doing stand-up comedy - which he has become “addicted” to… and he tells us about his show 'California Calling', which will have an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe.Website - www.joesib.com Instagram -

1:05:01

Bromance, Erectal dysfunction

The Real Network ·

2025/07/21

In this powerful and thought-provoking discussion, the gents sit down with Dr. Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake — a passionate mental health advocate and newly qualified paediatrician — to unpack the question: Do men truly have safe spaces to talk about their issues in today’s society? Together, they explore critical topics including: Men’s mental and sexual health, and the social stigma around opening up The challenges faced by fathers and male caregivers in the world of child healthcare How women can

52:06

Bimbos, SARS & the Great Gauteng Comeback

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2025/07/21

21.07.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol unpack society’s obsession with attention, sparked by the story of a woman transforming herself into a real-life bimbo. Gareth vents about the South African Revenue Service, questioning why taxpayers still feel harassed—even when SARS owes them money. The team also explores the surprising reverse migration trend, as more people return to Gauteng after chasing the Cape Town dream. The Real Network

58:09

From Bali Belly to Hairy Armenians: A Very Monday...

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2025/07/21

21.07.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol ease into the week like an old married couple—scrolling through Leigh-Ann’s Bali holiday pics and unpacking the grim reality of Bali Belly. Producer James delivers a long-winded sports report that somehow morphs into a deep dive on the strange mystery that is Centurion. Plus, what has Armenia given the world? You’d be surprised… and slightly disturbed The Real Network

36:58

Adam Howard and 'My Favourite Broadway'

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2025/07/20

Adam Howard - a South African based conductor, composer, arranger, producer, and musical director - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Adam tells us how he started playing the trumpet at the age of 9, achieving his dream of playing the first trumpet in the German orchestra at the age of 22, his multi-faceted industry journey in South Africa and more about his latest production with Jonathan Roxmouth, My Favourite Broadway.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in

36:32

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

The Real Network ·

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

The Real Network ·

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

The Real Network ·

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...

The Real Network ·

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...

The Real Network ·

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

The Real Network ·

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...

The Real Network ·

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

The Real Network ·

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

The Real Network ·

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 -

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