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29:06

From Hungary wIth Love - Barbara Nadas

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2025/06/12

Barbara Nadas - a Hungarian singer and songwriter - joins us from Los Angeles on this episode of Celeb Savant. Barbara explains how she learned to play the drums from the age of 5, how singing later became her focus, and about her journey from performing with cover bands to becoming a successful emerging artist. Website - www.barbaranadasmusic.com Instagram - @barbaranadas Facebook - @barbaranadasmusic TikTok - @barbaranadas.music YouTube - @BarbaraNadas

39:32

Comrades Marathon, Trump Musk Breakup

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2025/06/11

*Comrades, Chaos & Celebrity Feuds!* In this wild episode of *The Shady PHodcast,* the guys lace up for the *Comrades Marathon* drama, spill some real tea on Trump's latest madness, and dive deep into why *LA is lowkey in distress*. Oh—and what’s up with the end of the *Elon Musk bromance?* From local legends to global scandals, nothing is off limits. Grab your popcorn and get ready for shady takes, hot topics, and hilarious commentary you didn’t know you needed! Shady PHodcast Playlist

16:43

First Time Travellers: Changing Lives Through Travel

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2025/06/11

From tour guide to event coordinator, Ziyanda Mtshali’s journey through Tourvest is inspiring in itself— but her role in launching the “First Time Travellers” project takes things to another level. In this episode, Gareth Cliff sits down with Ziyanda to explore how Tourvest gave employees and individuals the chance to experience travel for the very first time. She shares the challenges, emotional highs, and unforgettable moments of curating life-changing trips—plus how this program is reshaping

26:26

'A legend loading' - Moonchild Sanelly

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2025/06/10

Moonchild Sanelly - a South African singer, songwriter, and fashion designer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. After having interviewed Moonchild on the red carpet at a couple of events, the next step was to have 'A Legend Loading' on the show. Moonchild explains the symbolism of her stage name and image, how she is using collaboration to take her music to the world, and how she has been vulnerable on her latest album - Full Moon. Website - www.moonchildsanelly.com Instagram -

57:14

Self-Diagnosing, Fat Chefs & Billionaire Beef: Musk...

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2025/06/09

09.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol dive into the dangers of self-diagnosing online — especially when it leads you to believe you’ve got brain cancer. They tackle the age-old culinary debate: can you really trust a skinny chef, or does a fuller figure signal true talent in the kitchen? Plus, the ongoing drama between Elon Musk and Donald Trump — are the billionaire besties headed for a reunion, or is the feud here to stay? The Real Network

45:21

Winter Binges, Marathon Nightmares & LA in Chaos

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2025/06/09

09.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Monday on a high — despite a few tech hiccups. The duo chats about the best series to binge-watch during a chilly Johannesburg winter, including one that actually inspired someone to become a lawyer. Gareth weighs in on the Comrades Marathon, joking that someone should rather take him out before he ever runs a marathon himself. The team also unpacks the current riots happening in Los Angeles and what they could mean for Americans going

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 -

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