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25:42

Heading down under with Nardia

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2025/06/08

Nardia - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nardia explains how she grew up with music around her, which ultimately led to her becoming a professional in the industry. She explains her creative process, and how she balances her time as a solo artist and being part of the band Rambal.Instagram - @nardiamusic Facebook - @nardiamusic Twitter - @Nardiamusic TikTok - @nardiamusic YouTube - @Nardiamusic

40:32

80s Fad Diets | Say Anything to Peter Gabriel | An...

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2025/06/07

This week, Dori takes us through some 80s fad diets — including the definitely-not-a-cult Breatharian Diet. The most iconic movie/music scene combo in 80s cinema history almost sounded very different — and we have James Belushi to blame. Dori discovers a Japanese version of "Holding Out for a Hero", and Paulo finds a time-travelling movie that learned nothing from Back to the Future. Jump To: - 80s Fad Diets (00:01:25) : https://soyummy.com/pop-culture/1980s-diets/ - Say Anything & The

53:36

Funerals, Feelings & First-World Weather

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2025/06/06

06.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski, and Simphiwe Mthethwa get into the strange (but very real) trend of funeral reviews—yes, people are rating send-offs now. The trio unpacks how South Africans are navigating grief in the age of social media. Ben returns from the UK with stories of posh living, bad weather, and surprising culture shocks. And finally—have we become too sensitive as a nation, or are we just confused about how to feel? The Real Network

59:55

Follicles, Feuds & Falling from Balconies

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2025/06/06

06.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa, and Ben Karpinski are back together—and things get wild fast. Ben spills the tea (and maybe a few follicles) on his recent hair transplant and the recovery journey. The team debates whether killing your enemies with kindness is genius or just passive-aggressive nonsense. Plus, the latest chaos from the Diddy case… including a shocking story involving someone dangling from a balcony. The Real Network

45:25

80s Fad Diets | Say Anything to Peter Gabriel | An...

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2025/06/06

12:40

Emerging artist - Sindiswa Nhlapo

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2025/06/05

Sindiswa Nhlapo - an emerging South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sandiswa explains how having success performing covers on TikTok helped her decide to focus on being professional and creating her own music, how she pushed through when she felt challenged by creating her own music, and how she deals with the nerves of performing live. Instagram - @sindiswanhlapo_ Facebook - @ceenday.nhlapo.9 TikTok - @ceenday_19 YouTube - @SindiswaOfficial

1:38:51

Nicolette Mashile, Renting is Smarter Than Buying?!

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2025/06/04

Nicolette Mashile aka *The Financial Bunny* pulls no punches in this explosive episode of *The Shady Phodcast*! From the *renting vs buying* debate to the *hidden traps in property contracts*, Nicolette breaks down the *hard financial truths* most of us ignore. She gets candid about: - Why buying property might NOT be the best move - Learning the *hard way* from financial mistakes - The crucial clauses you're skipping in your contracts - The *real power* of understanding investments - How the

48:38

Strip Clubs, Stoners & Slapshots

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2025/06/04

04.06.24 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff is joined by comedian Virgil Prins and fashion & lifestyle influencer Libo Njomba for a no-holds-barred conversation that covers everything from strip clubs to stoner audiences. The guys get into why women shouldn’t be mad about boys' nights at the club, Virgil shares his worst crowd experiences (spoiler: stoners aren’t always the chillest), and Gareth reveals his latest obsession... an ice hockey table that’s taking over his life. The Real Network

1:05:42

Oversharing, Overaged, and Over It

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2025/06/04

04.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth is joined by comedian Virgil Prins and fashion & lifestyle influencer Libo Njomba for a hilariously sharp chat that pulls no punches. The trio debates whether it’s time to start taking driving licenses away from elderly road menaces, dives headfirst into the world of health fads (spoiler: the secret sauce might just be you), and doesn’t hold back when it comes to couples who share Instagram accounts—are they trying to erase their dating past or just overshare their cringe love

30:23

Australian Sonic Keys and Aria Cook

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2025/06/03

Sonic Keys and Aria Cook - two Australian singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear their individual journeys in the music industry, what they have each put into place to alleviate their self-critical brains, and how they came to collaborate on the song, 'The Long Way Home' Instagram - @ariacook_music @sonic_keys_music Facebook - @Aria-Cook-Music @Sonickeysmusic TikTok - @ariacookmusic @sonickeysmusic YouTube - @AriaCookMusic

52:55

Transgender men in female sports, Transgender surgery...

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2025/06/02

Challenges of Being a Transgender Man in South Africa: How to Come Out to Your Family and What to Discuss with Your Doctor About Gender-Affirming Surgery Join the conversation with Brent Jan van Vuuren, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, as we explore the different types of transitioning, the challenges faced by transgender men in South Africa, how to navigate coming out to family, and the important discussions to have with your doctor about gender-affirming surgery. The Real Network

52:58

Taxi Mods & Tactical Drones

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2025/06/02

02.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann embrace the cozy side of winter—from fireside chats to series binges. Producer James returns with another chaotic Temu Sport Update—sport, but make it weird. The team also unpacks the latest minibus taxi trend (yes, that’s a spade on the roof), and explore how Ukrainian ingenuity is outsmarting Russian forces using drones The Real Network

58:50

Ketamine, Mental Health & the Limits of AI Therapy

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2025/06/02

02.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann dive into the conversation around ketamine and mental health after Elon Musk’s recent denial of drug abuse claims. The team also takes a nostalgic detour, ranking the catchiest TV ad jingles—complete with a memorable performance from Leigh-Ann. Plus, Dr Hanan joins the show to unpack the role of AI in psychology: can it truly understand human emotion, or are we fooling ourselves? The Real Network

31:13

From 'Dirty Dancing' to photographer - Stacy Widelitz

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2025/06/01

Stacy Widelitz - an American Emmy-nominated composer, producer, and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Stacy tells us about his multi-decade award- nominated journey in the entertainment industry (which includes writing scores for a number of movies and television shows), the story of how he became friends with Patrick Swayze, which led to them collaborating on 'She's Like The Wind', and his latest journey as a photographer.Website - www.stacywidelitz.com Instagram -

58:32

Balki Bartokomous is no longer a perfect stranger |...

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2025/05/30

Balki Bartokomous is on everyone’s podcast — so why isn’t he on ours? Maybe it’s because we know nothing about Fred Savage and the brother from his mother. We marvel at an ’80s star’s chameleon-like ability to blend in — but by George, give us a Time and we’ll figure out who that boy is. Dori takes us to Action Park — and even though we never went there in the ’80s, every Gen Xer went to a water park that tried to kill them and trap their mullets in the pool inlet valves. Finally we wonder: why

57:18

How to Avoid Paying Traffic Fines & Grindr Secrets...

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2025/05/30

30.05.25 Pt 2 - Do you remember the last time you were in a fight? Mash spills the tea on his unexpected high school brawl with an Afrikaans girl. What would you do if someone hit on your partner at the gym? The team dives into relationship boundaries and awkward gym encounters. Plus, discover a sneaky trick on how to avoid paying traffic fines — and get the inside scoop on how the dating app Grindr really works. The Real Network

1:03:47

Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration

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2025/05/30

30.05.25 Pt 1 - Mash, no stranger to the show, joins Gareth and Simphiwe for some lively Friday banter and engaging conversations. The team dives straight into the big news of the week — Elon Musk stepping down from the Trump administration — and shares their unfiltered thoughts. They also discuss the latest political shake-up involving Floyd Shivambu leaving the MK Party, unpacking the dramatic rollercoaster that continues to define the party's journey. Want the latest scoop? Mash spills the tea on

16:42

NRJ Music Award nominee - Boris Way

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2025/05/29

Boris Way - a French DJ, composer, producer, and NRJ Music Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Boris explains how he discovered dance music on a family trip to Ibiza, how the Covid lockdown allowed him to reset his artistic direction (leading to 3 gold singles), and how he creates music. Instagram - @borisway Facebook - @boriswayofficial Twitter - @borisway TikTok - @borisway YouTube - @BorisWayOfficial

1:27:08

The Shady PHodcast, Laduma Ngxokolo, MAXHOSA, Monaco...

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2025/05/28

In this episode, we sit down with the iconic *Laduma Ngxokolo*, founder of the globally celebrated fashion brand *MAXHOSA AFRICA*. From bold Xhosa-inspired knitwear to international acclaim, Laduma opens up about the *realities behind building a luxury fashion empire*.We dive deep into: - Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original African designs - The bold decision to position *MAXHOSA as a luxury brand* – and what justifies the price tag - The intense process and *political red

1:03:15

President Macron SLAPPED by Wife Brigitte? & Is Radio...

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2025/05/28

28.05.25 Pt 2 - Is President Emmanuel Macron being slapped by his wife Brigitte in a viral video?! Gareth and Mo Flava unpack the shocking footage — but that’s just part of this wild, insightful episode of The Gareth Cliff Show.Mo Flava and Gareth discuss whether brands are ruining social media. Do you agree? The conversation shifts to the state of radio in South Africa, with Mo shouting out some of his favourite current broadcasters and reflecting on the evolution of radio. They touch on the

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