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1:34:10

SAY LESS | EP 6 | Being Somizi's Daughter | Acting...

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2025/10/09

Leaving in the shadow of your parents can’t always be easy, In this episode Bahumi Mhlongo talks about being raised by legends like Somizi Mhlongo, Mary Twala and PalesanMadisakwane, her acting career and diagnosis with lymphedema.

17:32

Introducing Tilly Fenton

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2025/10/09

Tilly Fenton - an Australian indie-pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tilly explains how, as a child, she was taught classical piano, which she originally hated… but once she realised she could play her favourite songs, she started to enjoy it. We also hear how studying music and learning to play the guitar gave her the confidence to sing in front of others, about her creative process and more.Website - www.tillyfenton.com Instagram - @tilly.fenton TikTok -

25:43

Grammy Award winner Toby Gad

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2025/10/07

Toby Gad, a German-born and American-based 3 x Grammy, Diamond, and NAACP Award-winning producer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Toby talks about his award-winning career, which includes his first big break writing songs with his brother for the Milli Vanilli album, and how he creates songs - including massive hits for Fergie, Beyonce, John Legend and many more. We also hear about his latest project Piano Diaries, where Toby reimagines some of his biggest hits. Website -

27:14

From SA Idols to her latest EP Ms. Esau - Thapelo Esau

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2025/10/05

Thapelo Esau - a South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Thapelo takes us on her journey, honing her craft at school, becoming a top 9 finalist on SA Idols, losing her singing voice after having surgery on her vocal chords, and how she rebuilt her confidence and regained her singing voice to ultimately release her latest EP - Ms. Esau.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg,

38:40

Hard Corey | Don’t let granny near your Quaaludes |...

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2025/10/03

***CORRECTION. DUE TO MIDDLE-AGE BRAIN ROT - PAULO KEPT CALLING HIS MOVIE RECOMMENDATION, ''PARADISE RESORT'' - IT'S ''PRIVATE RESORT'' AND HE'S AN IDIOT. CHANGING IT WOULD HAVE DELAYED THIS SHOW AND THE 80S WAIT FOR NO ONE*** Want some Corey Feldman? We’ve got Corey Feldman—and his early exit from Dancing with the Stars. You want Michael J. Fox? We’ve got Michael J. Fox and his tell-all documentary. Dori swears she heard some stories for the first time—even though Paulo has told them

21:12

Award-winning independent artist Dimitris Nezis

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2025/10/02

Dimitris Nezis - a Greek independent singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Dimitris’ award-winning career, which includes studying vocals and music theory, and releasing Greek music for over a decade before creating music in English. We also discuss the current music landscape and more! Website - www.dimitrisnezis.com Instagram - @dimitrisnezisofficial Facebook - @dimitrisnezisofficial Twitter - @dimitrisnezis TikTok - @dimitrisnezis YouTube -

31:05

The music world of Nadia Sheikh

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2025/09/30

Nadia Sheikh - a half British, half Spanish singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Nadia's music world, which includes seeing Avril Lavigne live on stage at the age of 12, which inspired her to follow a path in music. She also explains what a 'vomit demo' is, and the approach to writing songs in English and translating them into Spanish. Website - www.nadiasheikh.com Instagram - @nadiasheikhmusic Facebook - @nadiasheikhmusic Twitter - @NadiaSheikh_ TikTok -

23:16

AI Optimism: The workplace of the future may be more...

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2025/09/30

On this episode of BizTrendsTV, we welcome Nicole Adriaans, Business Executive: Data, Analytics & AI at BlueSky, to unpack why the workplace of the future is more human than we think. From low-code creativity and ‘vibe coding’ to new human-centric skills like storytelling, ethics, and empathy, Nicole explains how AI is unlocking capacity, reshaping roles, and driving greener, more sustainable business practices. It’s not productivity vs humanity – it’s productivity for humanity.

33:42

Randall Abrahams on 'Both Sides'

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2025/09/28

Randall Abrahams - a South African media and entertainment executive and television personality - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Randall takes us on his multi-decade journey in the industry, touching on his time in radio (Good Hope FM, YFM), being MD at Universal Music Africa, his experience being a judge on Idols SA, and about his latest collaboration with eNCA... the podcast - Both Sides. Website - www.enca.com Instagram - @randall.tv Facebook - @eNCAnews Twitter - @tv_randall YouTube -

40:00

Corey Feldman's Last Dance? | Finding Police Academy...

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2025/09/26

We remember when telemarketers were fun and encyclopaedias were gold-edged, before wondering if C-Dogg has already had his last dance — and is Billy Joel to blame?Paulo brings you a movie for people who found Police Academy too intellectual and Pat Morita too distinguished — while both Teen Wolf movies catch strays from their lead actors. Luckily, Quentin Tarantino is still a fan. It’s Three 80s Truths and a Lie — The Last Dragon Edition, but Dori struggles to get The Glow. Jump To: Corey

1:12:00

Money Moves, Crypto Shifts & Political Pretenders

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2025/09/26

26.9.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with Warren Wheatley and Stafford Masie for a no-nonsense chat on money, the global shift towards Bitcoin, and how Altvest is shaking up the investment game. Later, Robert Bennetto joins the conversation to unpack the issues that actually matter — while politicians keep putting on a show. The Real Network

1:43:35

Fat Shaming, Strange Names & Political Games

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2025/09/26

26.09.25 Pt1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off Friday with a fiery breakdown of Anele’s interview with Helen Zille — and who actually comes out worse in the clash. Mash steps in to face the heat after being accused of fat shaming (again), sparking the debate: should people ever be fat shamed? The team lightens things up with a dive into the world’s weirdest names… including one that takes repetitive letters to a whole new level. The Real Network

22:31

Rising dance music star Lavinia

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2025/09/25

Lavinia, an Italian-born and German-based rising dance music singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lavinia tells us that it was her dream to go to the Olympics as an artistic gymnast, how she nearly ended up in a wheelchair from falling from the parallel bars, and how a year after the accident she found creating music was also a passion, which she pursued to chart-topping success. Instagram - @laviniahope TikTok - @lavinia_music YouTube - @laviniahope

1:17:18

SAY LESS | Ep 4 | Absent fathers | bum-ginity | Thabo...

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2025/09/25

From understanding surrogacy processes and finances to Moshe Ndiki and Pearl's virginity stories, the show unpacks absent fathers and navigating different types of parents

59:10

Episode 67 | On The Bounce | Who’s SA’s greatest ever...

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2025/09/24

What better way to celebrate Heritage Day than debating who South Africa’s greatest ever sports person is! For such a weighty topic, the guys welcome back their favourite Greek, Dimitri Leontakianakis. In a whirlwind hour not only are all of SA’s finest mentioned, but you may also be convinced that the greatest of all time is someone different to whom you originally thought. The Real Network

19:34

Thuso Mbedu on 'Task'

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2025/09/23

Thuso Mbedu - a South African Emmy and Critics Choice Awards nominated actress - joins us from Los Angeles on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thuso explains the intention behind her performance is to bring healing through her craft, what she loves about portraying different characters, and how she researches for creating a character. We also hear all about her latest project, which is currently airing on Showmax - Task. Instagram - @thuso.mbedu Facebook - @tsonokwanda Twitter - @ThusoMbedu TikTok -

36:33

Born to Perform with Gemma Marinus

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2025/09/21

Gemma Marinus - creative arts educational leader - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us about her journey in the industry, which includes performing on stage in productions such as Mamma Mia, and how her passion for teaching allowed her to transition into that space. We also hear about Stageworx, the performing arts school that she opened, and more about 'Born to Perform' 2025.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts,

39:18

Nude Aliens | Alice Cooper? I don’t even know who she...

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2025/09/19

Hop into the Scooby Gang’s Mystery Machine because we're uncovering truths all over the 1980s. First up, the latest from Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter as her tell-all book hits the shelves. Then we dive into the murky world of royalty payments to find out where Cocoon has disappeared to — and why we can no longer see nude 80-year-olds...in that movie atleast. Dori recommends a movie where rich people feel sorry for themselves, while Paulo brings you Roadie — a Meat Loaf-fronted shenanigan

28:09

Britain's Got Talent winner - Jai McDowall

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2025/09/18

Jai McDowall - a Scottish singer, songwriter, and Britain’s Got Talent winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Jai auditioned three times for X Factor UK, and as a last resort auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent, how winning BGT in 2011 has allowed him to have a career in the industry, and more about what he is currently doing, which includes just having finished collaborating with G4. Website - www.jaimcdowallofficial.com Instagram - @jai_mcdowall Facebook -

1:39:31

Say less | Ep 3 | Pregnancy causes cancer | The...

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2025/09/18

You will cry, you will laugh but most importantly you will learn about love and hope. This episode is filled with so many emotional events

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