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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

19:20

Dance icon Robin S

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2025/09/16

Robin S - an American singer, artist, and dance icon - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Robin tells us about her first professional gig performing with a band, which helped her hone her craft as an entertainer, the reason behind her stage name, we discuss what the audience's perception of artists are and more about her upcoming tour to South Africa in September 2025. Website - www.iamrobins.com Instagram - @iamtherobins Facebook - @officialrobins Twitter - @iamtherobins

27:44

Introducing Run Remedy

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2025/09/14

Run Remedy, an American-born, UK-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how she chose her stage name, how she started out playing violin in orchestra tours until an injury forced her to change her path, and how her debut album, Xtian Skate Night, focused on her coming out story and the conflict that arose from that, forcing her to leave her church.Website - www.runremedy.com Instagram - @runremedy Facebook - @runremedy Twitter - @runremedy TikTok -

32:00

The Kate Turkington Show | EP05 | Revolutionizing...

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2025/09/12

Kate Turkington opens with one of her classic storytelling moments — the tale of dashing Oxford student-turned-war hero Sandy Pringle — before pivoting to modern-day marvels in South Africa. She sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Barrow to unpack the groundbreaking arrival of robot-assisted knee replacement surgery on the continent. From accuracy within half a millimeter to a personalized approach for every patient, this episode blends history, humanity, and cutting-edge medical

21:50

Grammy and BET nominee Eric Roberson

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2025/09/11

Eric Roberson - an American singer, songwriter, producer, Grammy, and BET Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Eric deals with the hectiness of being on the road, how the failures and challenges have helped shape his success, and why he calls the current music business 'the attention business’. Website - www.ericrobersonmusic.com Instagram - @erro44 Facebook - @BlueErroSoul Twitter - @iamericroberson TikTok - @iamericroberson YouTube - @BlueErroSoul

1:27:44

EP 2 | Say less | 7 year olds can be sued | Russia...

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2025/09/11

Did you know that even teenagers can be sued? Here’s a guide for parents on how to prevent that from happening. Rorke Wilson unpacks digital laws that are often unfair to child victims who share explicit images, while Pearl emphasizes the need to hold human traffickers accountable rather than placing the blame on influencers acting out of ignorance.

46:28

No one expects to see Kenny G trending | Is the...

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2025/09/10

Who worked harder this week—Kenny G or Doja Cat’s boob tape? The team at Dori & Dias Private Dicks are on the case—but first, they have to solve the mystery of the 80s concert that could be Rickrolling us.Are Kylie, Rick Astley, Billy Ocean, and—most importantly—Sonia heading to Durban? We get out of our dreams to try and find out. Corey Feldman in dancing with the stars and it's made us hate Zac Efron's brother. Is there such a thing as too much moustache? Doesn’t matter—we find the perfect

1:37:03

Msizi James, Radio Hustle, DJ Life, Rugby Genius &...

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2025/09/10

From East Coast to 5FM to 947, Msizi James has lived the radio hustle — and he’s still one of the cleanest brands in the game (even when the streets are messy). In this episode, we chop it up about building a career without chasing clout, the madness of DJ life, and how sponsors stay lining up for “Mr. Sponsored Himself.” But it’s not all gloss — we get into the dark side too: personal losses, financial lessons, and why consistency beats trending every time. Then it’s chaos as we debate Springbok

25:29

40 years of Mango Groove

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2025/09/09

Claire Johnston - lead vocalist of the South African band Mango Groove - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about Claire's journey, how she met and joined the band, what challenges they faced being a multi-racial band during apartheid in South Africa, how she has navigated the ups and downs of the industry, and more about the upcoming 40th anniversary concert in Johannesburg.Website - www.mangogroove.co.za Instagram - @mangogrooveofficial @clairejohnstonofficial Facebook -

22:55

The decades-long music journey of David Starr

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2025/09/07

David Starr - an American singer, songwriter, and master guitarist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. David tells us about his multi-decade career in the music industry, which includes starting off being a singing drummer. He also explains how he turned to guitar, why he continues to make music, and more about his creative process. Website - www.davidstarrmusic.com Instagram - @davidstarrmusic Facebook - @DavidStarrMusic Twitter - @davidstarrmusic TikTok - @davidstarr_music YouTube -

1:16:05

When ‘Let Me Finish’ Means You’re Wrong

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2025/09/05

05.09.25 Pt 2 - Gareth is joined by Mash and Ben for a hilarious deep dive into some questionable bathroom habits — including whether it’s humanly possible to sneeze and use the toilet at the same time. The trio then debates double standards between men and women, and wrap things up by asking: when someone says “let me finish,” does it actually mean they’re talking nonsense? The Real Network

1:35:40

Gareth Loses Patience, Leigh-Ann Gains Ozempic

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2025/09/05

05.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off Friday with a fiery chat about how frustrating old people can be — sparked by Gareth’s run-in that tested his patience. Leigh-Ann opens up about starting her Ozempic journey and what lies ahead, while Dr Hanan steps in to unpack Gen Z’s growing dependence on AI for companionship. The Real Network

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