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33:04

Multiple award-winning Stars Go Dim

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2025/11/23

Stars Go Dim (Chris Cleveland) - American Christian and pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chris takes us through his multiple award-winning (CMT, ASCAP, NSAI etc.) journey, which includes focusing on positivity during times of failure, the way he creates music, and about his latest album, Roses. Website - www.starsgodim.com Instagram - @starsgodim Facebook - @starsgodim Twitter - @StarsGoDim TikTok - @starsgodim YouTube - @starsgodimmusic

35:04

BLIND HISTORY S8 EP3 | Theodora: Empress, Survivor,...

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2025/11/21

Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer uncover the extraordinary rise of Theodora — the seductive stage performer who became one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. From scandalous beginnings in Constantinople’s seedy theatres to ruling side-by-side with Emperor Justinian, Theodora’s journey is a tale of grit, ambition, and sheer brilliance. Discover how this former “circus act” became an unshakeable empress who faced down riots, shaped an empire, and redefined what power looked like in the

46:16

Give us your pee-pee | Who impregnated Roger Rabbit |...

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2025/11/21

Jessica Rabbit fan fiction is about to enter the mainstream — and it’s going to be even sexier than anything Sora could imagine.While comparing sitcoms and s*itcoms, Paulo remembers how much he hates flashback episodes, but at least we all grew up to be Al Bundy. An R.B.F. brings Dori to The Golden Girls, and Paulo unpacks a movie so bad it’s actually dangerous to watch. Last Christmas is already in the Top 40, which means the imitators have reared their heads — and we wrap up with Two 80s

2:56:00

Fitness Myths, Low-Desire Living & Gilli Apter...

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2025/11/21

Gareth, Mash, and Leigh-Ann kick off the morning with a dose of fitness motivation — and the truth about whether breakfast really is the “most important meal of the day” (spoiler: it’s not). Dr Hanan unpacks the psychology of semigration in a society running on low desire. And comedian Gilli Apter joins the show from South Africa to chat about her new comedy run… and the scariest audience moments she’s ever had. The Real Network

28:52

Miss Congeniality from RuPaul's Drag Race - Nina West

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2025/11/20

Nina West - an American Drag Queen, performer, artist, and winner of Miss Congeniality on RuPaul's Drag Race - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina tells us how she chose her drag name, the behind-the-scenes of being a drag artist, about her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, and more about the current drag landscape.Website - www.ninawest.com Instagram - @ninawest Facebook - @superdragqueen1 YouTube - @NinaWestOfficial TikTok - @ninawestofficial

24:49

Kwamé and The Different Kids

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2025/11/18

Kwamé - an American singer, rapper, and record producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kwame tells us how he signed his first record deal at the age of 16, why he prefers creating music by himself, about the toy company he co-founded called Lets Be Onyx, and more about his latest album - The Different Kids.Website - www.letsbeonyx.com Instagram - @kwamevision Facebook - @KWAMETHEBOYGENIUS TikTok - @kwamevision1 YouTube - @kwamevevo6931

33:35

Music Executive - John Saunderson

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2025/11/16

John Sanderson - a British music executive and Head of Creative at Notting Hill Music - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. John tells us about his multi-decade career, which includes starting out as a DJ. He also shares about his time working at Disco Music Club, managing the production/remix team Love To Infinity, and he discusses the importance of networking and writing camps. Instagram - @johnsaundersonmusic Facebook - @johnsaunderson

3:03:22

Pressure, Comebacks & the GNU

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2025/11/14

Gareth, Leigh-Ann and Ben kick off Friday with a wild conversation about one of the most disturbing “sports” on the planet: Sniper Tourists. Dr Hanan jumps in as they unpack the pressures of modern life, and how they might spark the ultimate comeback story after the new Charlie Sheen documentary. Monwabisi Thethe and Siya Sangweni pop in to talk art and bubbles for the festive season, and Gabriel Crouse from the IRR wraps things up with a sharp look at the state of the GNU ahead of the G20. The Real

31:44

The Latest From Milli Vanilli Land | The Most 80s...

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2025/11/13

We all want to live in Milli Vanilli Land, where dreadlocks are made of Fizzers and the rivers run with the tears of “what-if” careers.Is Fab finally going to get Milli Vanilli the Grammy they deserve — and will it upset the Dalai Lama? You know who’s never been in a superhero movie? Charlie Sheen. But we just found the character he was born to play. What do Whoopi Goldberg and a nightclub in Sunninghill have to do with Dori’s movie — and why is Paulo reviewing an instructional video on how to

30:03

RIAA Certified gold Emeline

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2025/11/13

Emeline - an American singer, songwriter, producer, and RIAA certified gold - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emeline explains how as a child, she was a seriously competitive songwriter. Plus, how she stayed positive during the six years until she eventually got her foot in the door, her advice to achieve your biggest dreams, and all about her music. Facebook - @emelineisme Instagram - @emelineisme Twitter - @emelineisme TikTok - @emelineisme YouTube - @emelineisme

25:50

Viral sensation - Hypaton

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2025/11/11

Hypaton - an Italian dance DJ, producer, and viral sensation - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hypaton explains that his father was in a band in the ‘70s and had the same stage name, so he decided to carry on the tradition, and how he was inspired to follow the creative path by his cousin, Giuseppe Ottaviani - a trance DJ and producer. Plus, how going viral on social media helped him gain success, resulting in David Guetta becoming his mentor Website - www.hypaton76.com Instagram -

20:30

From Malawi to the world - Chmba

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2025/11/09

Chmba - a Malawian singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chmba explains the meaning of her stage name, how she started out creating mixes for friends as a hobby before pursuing music professionally, and how the noises around her inspires her creativity. Her and Barret also bond over loadshedding. Instagram - @chmba Facebook - @chmbamusic Twitter - @ChmbaMusic TikTok - @chmbamusic YouTube - @chmba

38:35

The Kate Turkington Show | EP 9 |Judge Edwin Cameron...

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2025/11/07

South Africa has the largest prison population in Africa, but what’s really happening behind those walls? In this powerful episode of The Kate Turkington Show, Judge Edwin Cameron joins Kate to unpack his new book Behind Prison Walls. From the harsh reality of overcrowded cells to the flawed sentencing policies shaping our justice system, Cameron challenges everything we think we know about crime and punishment — and shows why change is still possible.

24:54

Flip Van Der Merwe Reveals The Bok Secret

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2025/11/07

The end of year Bok tour brings a whole host of dynamics to discuss. Ex-Springbok forward Flip van der Merwe joins Ben for this, touching on all 4 games on tour, and just what makes this Springbok team so special. Though Flip’s playing days weren’t too long ago, the leaps the Bok team has made since his retirement is something he gets to quantify well for you here. The Real Network

3:04:30

Impi Energy Meets Political Heat

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2025/11/07

Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Friday with a deep dive into global headlines — starting with New York’s newly elected Mayor and what his policies could mean for renters. Ben joins the conversation to celebrate Siya Kolisi’s incredible 100th Springbok cap and the legacy he continues to build. Later, the team welcomes Sibusiso “Impi” Kotelo, the man known for rallying South Africans around the world, as he opens up about mental resilience among men. Finally, Sama Sambit steps in to

34:00

Oh Schucks its a hairpiece | The man who shot the 80s...

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2025/11/07

Being chased by hundreds of Marty McFlys is a fantasy only Dori — and maybe Lorraine McFly — could have, and we find out how it came true at the real Twin Pines Mall.We rediscover the man who directed nearly every iconic music video of the 80s and brought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Coneheads to the big screen. Oh, how the latex manufacturers of the 90s rejoiced. Dori uncovers a Once in a Lifetime movie, while Paulo finds out how Sir Ian McKellen's first flop gave us Miami Vice. Jump

1:06:46

SAY LESS | EP 10 | How to be a billionaire? |...

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2025/11/06

Would you rather get financial advice from a billionaire or a financial advisor? Zunaid Moti, South African billionaire entrepreneur chats to Pearl and Greg Laude, VOW presenter and Gen Z about raising children to become successful entrepreneur , finding a gap in the market to become a successful entrepreneur and the importance of family and discipline.

30:52

The musical spells of The Witchy Djypsies

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2025/11/06

Australian-based vocalist and instrumentalist Joana Lavole from The Witchy Djypsies joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joana fills us in on the story behind the band's name, how she moved to Australia from the Caribbean, the journey of the band, what surprised her, what she loves about performing live and more! Website - www.witchydjypsies.com Instagram - @thewitchydjypsies Facebook - @TheWitchyDjypsies TikTok - @TheWitchyDjypsies YouTube - @thewitchydjypsies6784

1:44:12

Psychology of Relationships, Aliko Dangote, Tyler ICU

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2025/11/05

*We bring an expert on things we can't fact check, like to really find out what's wrong with both PH and Warras, why is it not relationshiping kwa Shady no Phod? Fresh off his international trip, Tyler ICU also drops by to check in on the guys. Stay tuned and don't forget to drop us a comment!* Shady PHodcast Playlist

13:04

Meet Brazen Barbie

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2025/11/04

Brazen Barbie - a Kenyan-Australian musician, artist, and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Brazen Barbie chose her stage name, why at first she didn't think it would be possible to release music professionally, her creative process, and more about her mixtape, Brazen. Instagram - @thabrazen Facebook - @jehmeela.dalton.9 Twitter - @BrazenBarbie TikTok - @BrazenBarbie YouTube - @brazenbarbiee

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