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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

58:35

Trump Derangement Syndrome

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2025/05/28

28.05.25 Pt 1 - Popular South African radio broadcaster, DJ, and TV personality Mo Flava joins Gareth Cliff for an unfiltered and hilarious morning chat. The duo kicks off by joking about the pain of waking up early, which quickly spirals into a sharp discussion about South Africa’s political circus, government failures, and whether the country is starting to resemble a banana republic. They dive into global and local politics, including Donald Trump’s alleged derangement syndrome, the chaos in

30:36

Emerging DJ and Producer - Ely Oaks

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2025/05/27

Ely Oaks - an Austrian born, German based DJ and Producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ely shares how he was initially kicked out of bands because he was so terrible, and how having a dad and step parents creating electronic music gave him the spark to pursue it himself… and he explains why he is happy that the electronic music world is very collaborative. Instagram - @elyoaks Facebook - @elyoaks TikTok - @elyoaks YouTube - @elyoaks

30:39

Gen Z/A, Mental Wellness & The Future of Leadership

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2025/05/27

What happens when pain becomes purpose, and leadership starts with healing? In this powerful episode of BizTrendz, we speak to Ronen Aires — high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and mental wellness advocate — about the radical generational shift being led by Gen Z. From rejecting outdated hierarchies to embracing collaboration, emotional intelligence, and collective healing, Ronen unpacks why this new wave of leadership is exactly what the world needs — and how businesses must adapt or be left

30:23

The different iterations of Steve Postell

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2025/05/25

Steve Postell - an American singer, songwriter, composer, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Steve tells us how he is keeping the legacy of the late David Crosby alive, the various iterations of Steve's career in the entertainment industry, and about his latest album, Walking Through These Blues.Website - www.stevepostell.com Instagram - @postellsteve Facebook - @stevepostell1 YouTube - @stevepostell

45:25

Danish Biker Gangs | The White Duke & The...

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2025/05/23

Last week, Dori told Paulo about Freetown Christiania, but she left out the part about the awesomely named Danish biker gangs—so we’re remedying that.Thanks to You and Huisgenoot magazines, we thought we’d seen every photo of 80s Princess Diana—but one has been released after 40 years, and we reveal just why the Palace kept it under wraps. John Cleese is no longer funny, Dori explores Neon Noir, and Pierce Brosnan is an Irishman with a Germano-Italian-French accent that borders on Dutch as he

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

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