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1:07:55

Episode 49 | On The Bounce | The EPL season review...

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2025/05/22

The 2024/25 English Premier League season wraps up this weekend, and with that Kooks joins Sandile and James in studio to try and make sense of it all. Liverpool’s greatness, Spurs and Man United’s embarrassments, and hot takes like ‘are Arsenal even a big club?’ get discussed here. All while Ben plays golf in St Andrews, and rather smugly starts the show in making everyone know this The Real Network

24:01

Billy Raffoul and his tour of South Africa

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2025/05/22

Billy Raffoul - a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Billy tells us how he fell into the industry through his dad Jody (who is also a professional musician), why frequency is important when creating music, and about his upcoming tour of South Africa.Website - www.billyraffoul.com Instagram - @billyraffoul Facebook - @billyraffoul Twitter - @billyraffoul TikTok - @billyraffoul YouTube - @BillyRaffoul_Official

1:06:27

Kate Turkington, Let's talk broadcasting

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2025/05/21

*Guest: Kate Turkington – The OG of Storytelling & South African Broadcasting*This week, we sit down with an undeniable icon — *Kate Turkington*. A legend of the airwaves, a fearless traveller, a master storyteller, and, dare we say, the *real OG of the rap game (you’ll see why)*. Kate holds a *First Class Honours degree in English* from London University and an *MA Cum Laude** from Wits. She was the *first woman inducted into the MTN Radio Hall of Fame**, received the *Lifetime Achievement

22:21

Luna: From Poland to the world

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2025/05/20

Luna - a Polish born, London-based singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Luna explains her experience of having synesthesia, how she started out singing classical opera music, and then decided to create modern pop and electronic music and why representing Poland at the 2024 Eurovision was an intense experience.Website - www.musicofluna.com Instagram - @musicofluna Facebook - @musicofluna TikTok - @musicofluna YouTube - @Luna.Official

56:38

HIV Cure, HIV+ & Gay, Judge Edwin Cameron, Prof...

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2025/05/19

After living with HIV for over 40 years, a cure may be on the horizon. Former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron shares his experience of living with HIV as a gay man in South Africa and reflects on how treatment has evolved over the years, while Professor Thumbi Ndung'u provides insight into the medical research being conducted toward finding a cure. Join the doctors as they unpack this impactful life story and the groundbreaking research aimed at curing HIV. The Real Network

54:50

Craft, Cruise & Cumberbatc

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2025/05/19

19.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with actor and activist Jack Devnarain for a candid chat about the craft of acting. From classical training alongside the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch to the enigma of Tom Cruise and Scientology, no name is off-limits. Jack also opens up about his personal approach to performance—what drives him, grounds him, and keeps him sharp in a tough industry The Real Network

1:02:16

Freelancers, Unions & Global Games

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2025/05/19

19.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Jack Devnarain dive straight into the deep end with a raw conversation about the harsh realities facing freelancers in South Africa's struggling media industry. Is the answer to survival found in unionisation? Or is it too late to turn the tide? The discussion doesn’t stop there—Trump’s tariffs take centre stage, and as President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to Washington, South Africans are left holding their breath The Real Network

14:51

Maddox Jones - Singer and Songwriter

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2025/05/18

Maddox Jones - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maddox explains how he was raised in a Christian commune with no television or secular music, so he started playing guitar at the age of 7 to keep himself occupied. We also delve into his journey as the lead singer of the alt-rock band, The Departure, and his solo career.Instagram - @itsmaddoxjones Facebook - @itsmaddoxjones Twitter - @itsmaddoxjones TikTok - @itsmaddoxjones YouTube - @MaddoxJones

53:31

Relatable Royals, Diddy Drama & Desk Diaries

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2025/05/16

16.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Simphiwe Mthethwa unpack Michelle Obama’s latest attempt to seem more relatable — but is it hitting the mark, or missing completely? Simphiwe breaks down the latest from the explosive Diddy trial, with all the twists and courtroom drama. Plus, what does your workspace really say about you? The team takes a look at live photos from The Real Network offices to find out. The Real Network

59:19

From Refugees to No-Fly Lists

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2025/05/16

16.05.25 Ot 1 - Gareth Cliff weighs in on the 49 South African refugees who’ve just resettled in America — and what their departure could signal for the local economy. A quick sports update with producer James derails into full-on locker room talk as they unpack the strange and hilarious habits people have. Plus, what really happens when you’re slapped with a no-fly list — and how it can flip your life upside down The Real Network

38:11

Danish Juices | Dennis Hopper getting reverse sucked...

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2025/05/15

**This Podcast is part of the South African Podcasters Guild and has taken a pledge to be a cool podcaster. Read the pledge here: https://www.sapg.co.za/the-south-african-podcasters-pledge RDJ & AMH on SNL? WTF?!?! An 80s something Paulo didn't know and even though Robert Downey Junior as George Michael wasn't funny at all, it was still better than Doolittle. Paulo recommends an 80s teen time travel movie that would be the best 80s teen time travel movie - if Back to the Future 1, Back to the

35:06

Swingin Las Vegas with Timothy Moloi

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2025/05/15

Timothy Moloi - a South African SAMA nominated artist and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Timothy explains how studying a degree in musical theatre in Ohio helped him overcome his shyness and made him realise that he wanted to pursue a path in the entertainment industry. He also explains the balance of being in the spotlight and having a 'normal' life. He also tells us about the upcoming show, Swingin’ Las Vegas - which will be on stage at the Teatro,

15:55

Rediscovering South Africa: Travel, Tech & the Human...

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2025/05/14

Gareth Cliff and Agie Adams sit down with Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management, for a captivating conversation about the magic of South Africa as a world-class travel destination. From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cultural experiences, they unpack what truly sets the country apart. Martin also shares insights into how AI is reshaping the travel and hospitality industry — and why, despite the rise of technology, authentic human connection remains at the heart of unforgettable

31:29

1.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify - Tom Gregory

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2025/05/13

Tom Gregory - a British singer and songwriter who has 1.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tom explains that after quitting university after one week because he hated it, forced him to realise that he wanted to pursue music professionally. Plus - what is surprising about becoming a professional musician, and how he stays motivated by expanding the goalposts. Instagram - @tomgregory Facebook - @tomgregoryofficial Twitter - @tgofficialmusic TikTok -

16:38

South African Music Award-winning artist - Tresor

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2025/05/11

Tresor - a Congolese-born and South African-based singer, songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur, and SAMA winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tresor shares how his parents came around to support him on his musical journey, what kept him motivated to keep going until he achieved success, and more about his creative process... which includes writing songs in English, French and Swahili. Website - www.tresorofficial.com Instagram - @tresorofficial Facebook - @tresor.official1 Twitter

39:30

Being milked by Bob Geldof | Hey, it's John Stamos |...

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2025/05/08

Welcome to That 80s Show, where it always tastes like Mello-Yello and Live Aid 40 is going to make sure every day is Christmas.Paulo watched a little-known 80s Rom-Com, but it raised some awkward questions about what turns a demon on. There is only one person who would be offended by being compared to John Stamos, and we find out about the poor tour guide who came across him. We have a Michael Bolton health update, and Dori is going to spend all the money in her BoB T account trying to get Corey

1:28:50

Episode 47 - Sports greatest photos with Dimitri...

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2025/05/08

The team is back with another addition of Sports Greatest Photos. Where they take 10 iconic pictures from the world of sport over the years, showcase the heroes and villains, and the greater back stories of the moment captured in time. Dimitri joins in on this again, in a solid sitting where you will be amazed by what gets covered here. The Real Network

32:29

From the Red Carpet to the Studio - Llewellyn Cordier

The Real Network ·

2025/05/08

Llewellyn Cordier - a South African actor and director - joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. After interviewing Llewellyn twice on the red carpet, it was time to bring him into the studio and hear his story, which includes being told for many years that he would not succeed in the industry, eventually ignoring the negative feedback and pursuing a successful career. We also hear why he loves acting and about his latest project, Kings of Joburg season 3.This episode of Celeb

2:15:58

Siya 'Slikour' Metane, Building Global African...

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2025/05/07

The legend. The pioneer. The OG.This week on The Shady Phodcast, we sit down with none other than Siya "Slikour" Metane — a titan of South African hip-hop and a digital visionary who paved the way for artists long before “influencer” was even a thing. From founding Skwatta Kamp to digitizing music and launching SlikourOnLife, Slikour has shaped the culture and the business behind it. But in this epic episode, we go even deeper… We talk: - How to turn music money into investments - The formula for

17:51

After a 17-year hiatus, Plum returns

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2025/05/06

Plum is a South African genre-blending band, represented by Kevin Leicher as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin explains how the band chose their name, why they originally broke up, what they did in between, and how they got back together after a 17-year hiatus. Instagram - @plum_mulp Facebook - @plum_mulp

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