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30:45

UK's first pop-country male harmony band - Another...

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2025/01/26

Another State (part 2) - Dave Staton and Paul McDowell from the British country-pop band join us this episode of Celeb Savant. We take a look at Paul and Dave's journey in the entertainment world, the band's creative process, and why country music is gaining popularity in the UK.Website - www.anotherstateofficial.com Instagram - @anotherstatemusic Facebook - @anotherstateofficial TikTok - @anotherstateofficial YouTube - @anotherstatemusic

1:04:48

David Lynch and The 2 Amigos | Robert the Robber |...

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2025/01/24

Welcome to That 80s Show where we celebrtae the music made 40 years before Hop Hop Spinnekop. This week we discover that Rod Stewart and David Schwimmer are NOT friends and how David Lynch almost reunited 2 of The Amigos through shared saliva. We hear through the grapevine how the California Raisins led to N.W.A and we cold have uncovered a lip-sync scandal of Milli Vanilli proportions. Dori reveals that 80s criminals prefer Boy George to Metallica and Paulo reviews a movie where Hugh Grant is

30:07

Oscar-winning performer John DeNicola

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2025/01/23

John DeNicola - an American Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. John dives into his multi-decade, award-winning career that includes composing songs for artists, which saw him win an Oscar for co-writing '(I've Had) The Time of My Life' for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack… moving into his recent solo career and his indie record label, Omad. Website - www.john-denicola.com Instagram - @johndenicolamusic Facebook - @johndenicolamusic YouTube -

1:00:47

Mediterranean Mischief

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2025/01/22

Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Francois “Bitcoin Boet” Spies are joined by Greek-English singer Nico Thomaides for a lively and melodic chat. They dive into Nico’s rich Greek heritage, the unique crowds his music draws, and debunking some Greek stereotypes The Real Network

1:04:02

Gut Feeling

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2025/01/22

Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff sits down with longtime fan and crypto enthusiast Francois "Bitcoin Boet" Spies, they explore the intriguing ties between cryptocurrency and global politics, what a Trump re-inauguration means, and—on a lighter note—the surprising connection between bread and gut health. The Real Network

33:46

Mpho.Wav and his debut album - Book of Wav

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2025/01/21

Mpho.Wav - a South African producer and multi-instrumentalist - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mpho explains how he started out as a session musician, how he faced his fear and transitioned into creating and producing music, and more about his debut album - Book of Wav.Instagram - @mpho.wav Facebook - @mpho.wav Twitter - @mpho_wav TikTok - @mpho.wav YouTube - @mphowav

35:06

Unemployed doctors, China Virus

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2025/01/20

Why do we still have unemployed doctors in South Africa? Will Russia ever sell its cancer cure to other countries? and are we headed to another pandemic? The Real Network

51:06

Panic Plans

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2025/01/20

20.01.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol dig into the dog breeds that could take on a wolf—spoiler alert: a South African powerhouse makes the cut! The duo also swaps stories of the best live performers they’ve ever seen (prepare for some epic name-drops) and tackles the ultimate survival scenario: what to do if you’re buried alive The Real Network

58:56

Nothing but net

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2025/01/20

20.01.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol rewind to a pre-internet age, exploring how life has evolved and shaped our modern-day dependencies. Ever wondered if you could cheat an IQ test? They’ve got the tricks and tales to spark your curiosity. Plus, Dr. Hanan returns to delve deep into the human condition, offering insightful strategies to help you live a better, more fulfilling life. The Real Network

21:33

Grammy Award winning - Blue Lab Beats

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2025/01/19

Blue Lab Beats - a British Grammy Award winning instrumental production duo, NK-OK and Mr. DM - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The duo explain how they came together to create music, their experience of winning a Grammy for producing Angelique Kidjo, and where their group name comes from.Website - www.bluelabbeats.com Instagram - @bluelab_beats Facebook - @BlueLabBeats Twitter - @BlueLabBeats TikTok - @bluelabbeats YouTube - @BlueLabBeats

59:42

Is Netflix sport's new power platform?

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2025/01/16

Has Netflix finally accepted that sport is their major growth and retention play? Ben and Sandile welcome Jean Willers to studio to chat about this and the future of sports productions and broadcasting for rights holders. Jean has a storied background in this field. As a shareholder and director of Nielsen South Africa and former MD of T&W Content Creation Agency, his role now as Deputy MD of Capitalize Media sees him involved in projects that move the proverbial needle with sports fans in the

46:56

South African Music Award winners - Prime Circle

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2025/01/16

Prime Circle - Gavin Edwards and Marco Gomes from the South African Music Award-winning band join us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Marco and Gavin's individual journeys in the music industry, how Gavin came to join the band, and about their latest album - The World We Know. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.primecircleband.com Instagram - @prime_circle Facebook - @Prime.Circle Twitter

1:18:07

Scarier than Teen Wolf Too | Police Academy meets...

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2025/01/16

The first show of the year kicks off with a look at movies and songs that will celebrate their 40th anniversary and includes Eddie Murphy blowing up, A Last Dragon, Marty going Back to the Future and Harrison Ford prompting a high school kid to go ''Hubba Hubba''. Dori recommends a Jae Bae movie where he's scarier than a Teen Woolf while Paulo spent the holidays with an E-Tv late night favourite not called Emmanuelle. Promise. Police Academy make a welcome appearance at the LA Fires but Harry and

49:24

From the sublime to the ridiculous

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2025/01/15

15.01.24 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Siv Ngesi dive into the highs and lows of success. They unpack the pressure that comes with it, how people cope (or don’t), and why some never seem to reach their full potential. Things heat up when the conversation turns blunt, with Siv dropping his unfiltered take on wasted talent and sharing his personal definition of hell The Real Network

1:02:41

Fear, Shame, and Mental Game

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2025/01/15

15.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff hangs out with the always-entertaining Siv Ngesi to talk about fear, shame, and pride—and how these emotions mess with the choices we make. They dive into the real side of men’s mental health, breaking down why it’s such a big deal, and even get into why people just can’t stop nagging. The Real Network

18:06

Introducing indie artist - Katanak

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2025/01/14

Katanak - an Australian indie singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Katanak explains where his stage name comes from, how he honed his skills as a writer, and why he finds being creative challenging.Website - www.katanakmusic.com Instagram - @katanakmusic Facebook - @katanakmusic Twitter - @KatanakMusic TikTok - @katanakmusicofficial YouTube - @KatanakMusic

46:15

Supplements, drugs and self testing vs Self medicating

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2025/01/13

Ingredients in natural supplements:Are doctors willing to provide natural supplements as an alternative to drugs to patients The Real Network

45:54

Supplements, drugs and self testing vs Self medicating

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2025/01/13

Ingredients in natural supplements:Are doctors willing to provide natural supplements as an alternative to drugs to patients The Real Network

46:30

Traditionally Royal

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2025/01/13

13.01.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann are joined by Bhelekazi Mabandla, Head of Royal Diplomatic Services, Jamangile ka Mabandla Royal Family. They discuss how tradition meets business, and the importance of self sustaining communities without government reliance The Real Network

1:01:36

Banging Tortoises

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2025/01/13

13.01.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann chat banging tortoises and the latest updates on the LA fires, Plus, they unpack why musicals might just be the most overrated form of entertainment. The Real Network

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