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3:00:45

Closer Circles, Stronger Men

The Real Network ·

2025/10/31

Gareth Cliff kicks off your morning with a dose of wisdom — unpacking what your circle says about you, and why keeping it tight might just be the key to growth. Leigh-Ann and Ben join the conversation to explore the fascinating 3I/ATLAS project and the possibility of visitors from our solar system. Then, author and speaker Craig Wilkinson sits down with Gareth to talk about a different kind of six-pack — the emotional and mental muscles that build stronger, better men in the ongoing pursuit of

41:11

Unintentionally Halloweeny | Three’s Compan-Eerie |...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/30

Here’s an 80s kid test: complete this Roxette lyric — “I’m gonna get dressed…”If you didn’t say “for some sex” we can’t be friends. But you should still listen to this unintentionally creepy show as we discover that Suzanne Somers is definitely not a pleasure bot. Jumping on a bandwagon 40 years too late, Stranger Things resurrects ALF and another That 80s Show favourite. Dori has caught Paulo’s “so bad it’s good” movie bug, while Paulo brings a movie with a behind-the-scenes story so good it

24:27

Multi-award-winning Shawn Desman

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2025/10/30

Shawn Desman - a Canadian singer, songwriter and Juno, MMVAs and SOCAN award-winning artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shawn explains how he independently recorded his first Portuguese album at the age of 10, how he became the teenage Canadian Portuguese 'Justin Bieber', and how after stepping away from the industry, Drake convinced him to start creating music again. Website - www.shawndesman.com Instagram - @shawndesman Facebook - @ShawnDesmanOfficial TikTok - @shawndesman YouTube

1:49:28

SAY LESS | EP 9 | How to know if your child is a...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/30

What are the characteristics of a narcissist child? Dr Ken Resnick (Educational Psychologist and Parenting Expert) and Prof Corne Meintjes: Director at the Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) join pearl in a conversation about parenting in the age of Chatgpt.

1:24:32

Liverpool fans should be worried

The Real Network ·

2025/10/29

October has been a vibe on the sporting front! It’s an absolute whirlwind of happenings for us to catch up on here, so we have assembled the full team with Kate Nokwe returning. We know you can’t watch everything in a sporting sense, so let’s bring you up to speed on it all right here. The Real Network

1:05:44

Dating Scams, Bottle Culture, Bheki Cele Sings, Kanye...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/29

A controversial tweet, has X screaming and asking, what the hell is The Shady Lurker saying about Joburg being flooded by wh*res?? Who is valid enough to give you dating advice and why has it become a sin, to date when you don't hold a bag? Stick around to hear what song Bheki Cele sang and which one is Ye going to sing on his SA Tour! Shady PHodcast Playlist

27:38

The Voice UK winner Molly Hocking

The Real Network ·

2025/10/28

Molly Hocking - a British singer, songwriter, and the winner of the 8th season of The Voice UK - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Molly joined a theatre group at the age of 8, which helped with her self-confidence, about her journey on The Voice UK, why she is grateful for all the doors that have closed along the way, and what is coming next. Website - www.mollyhocking.com Instagram - @molly.hocking.music Facebook - @justmollyhocking Twitter - @hocking_molly TikTok -

20:32

Introducing Maya Manuela

The Real Network ·

2025/10/26

Maya Manuela - an American emerging singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maya explains that she gave up college to pursue music in Nashville, why she shifted away from creating country music, her creative process, and all about her debut album - American Doll.Website - www.mayamanuela.com Instagram - @mayamanuela_ TikTok - @mayamanuela YouTube - @mayamanuela

2:58:05

AI Addicts, Boozy Cities & a Comet with Friends?!

The Real Network ·

2025/10/24

Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Friday by tackling the rise of “prompt-stitutes” — people who lean a little too hard on AI. The team dives into a hilarious debate about which South African city holds the title for “drunkest,” with Joburg firmly in the spotlight. Later, Good Laws joins the conversation to unpack how AI is reshaping creativity — and just when things couldn’t get weirder, the crew discusses a comet possibly heading toward Earth... with friends? The Real Network

36:22

Smelly Jean | Thirst Trap of Joy | KISS My...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/24

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the 80s, Dori takes a break from her matric exams so we can bring you a show that uncovers the link between Diane Keaton and Belinda Carlisle. Lionel Richie has been discussing Michael Jackson’s hygiene habits — just WHAT was he doing at bath time? We look at the best TV show released in every year of the 80s, discuss Balki bulking up, and Dori wants to have a word with J.K. Rowling. What happens when you put Gene Simmons in a Frank-N-Furter cosplay

1:12:57

SAY LESS | EP 7 | I Faked Fainting | Private vs...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/23

Should hospital CEO's have medical degrees? In this episode Pearl and Thando talk to Dr Khanyile-Lenake about self diagnosis of mental health disorders, the problem with the healthcare system and Parenting.

34:20

The genre-fluid Tommy Champion

The Real Network ·

2025/10/23

Tommy Champion - an American genre-fluid music producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tommy explains how moving to New York, and co-founding Carriage House Studio has allowed him to collaborate with artists in every available genre. We also hear how creating in different genres has inspired Tommy to focus on his own music, and more about his latest projects. Website - www.tommychampion.com Instagram -

1:01:11

Dubai, Diwali, Paul O'Sullivan, Adhoc Committee,...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/22

*PH is back from Dubai, or was it Dubane? Warras rates his experience at the Travis Scott Concert and Marble Circus. We couldn't leave Paul O'Sullivian out of the conversation. Just when we least expect it, Pearl Thusi gate crashes the pod and say's F the content, I'm the co-host now! You have to stick around for this one!* Shady PHodcast Playlist

19:29

From 'Sweethearts' to an upcoming artist - Ashleigh...

The Real Network ·

2025/10/21

Ashleigh Watson - an Australian upcoming independent retro soul singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Ashleigh joined the Motown soul band Sweethearts at the age of 14 until 22, where she was a mentor in the band, how studying jazz after school laid the foundation for the next phase of her career, and more about collaborating with Michael Cristiano for her latest project. Website - www.ashleighwatsonmusic.com Instagram - @ashleighwatsonmusic Facebook -

27:17

Lauri Ylönen from the multi-platinum The Rasmus

The Real Network ·

2025/10/19

Lauri Ylönen - a Finnish singer, songwriter, and musician from the multi-platinum selling band The Rasmus - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lauri explains how, as a child, he started out playing piano and classical guitar, how the band was formed in 1994 when Lauri was 15 years old, how he became friends with and collaborated with Desmond Child, who wrote most of the songs he loved as a child, and all about the band’s 11th studio album, Weirdo. Website - www.therasmus.com Instagram -

26:39

Blanche from Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue......

The Real Network ·

2025/10/16

Vince Kelley - an American singer, actor, and performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Vince takes us through his journey from going to the School of Performing Arts in NYC, why he prefers being on stage compared to acting in front of the camera, what he loves about performing in live theatre and all about portraying Blanche in Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue... Website - www.goldengirlstour.com Instagram - @vincekelley @goldengirlstour

27:41

Charlotte Jackson Coleman on 'Secrets'

The Real Network ·

2025/10/14

Charlotte Jackson Coleman - a British actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Charlotte tells us about studying journalism after school and being a successful television presenter on Sky Sports, ITV's 71 Degrees North, and more. We hear how having a role as a journalist on 'Keith Lemon: The Movie' allowed her to change her path and become a full-time actress, and about her latest project as Sammy on 'Secrets'.Instagram - @seecharlottej Twitter - @seecharlottej

32:38

Singer and drummer Dynamyte

The Real Network ·

2025/10/12

Dynamyte - an American singer, songwriter, drummer and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dynamyte says she started performing with her brother at the age of 8 under the stage name Michael & Marisa. They performed in the USA for a decade, including opening for Ariana Grande, Cody Simpson, and more. We hear about how she has moved into her solo project, how she creates music, and what’s next. Website - www.dynamyte.com Instagram - @dynamyte Twitter -

1:23:23

TV Licences & Strange Irish Names

The Real Network ·

2025/10/10

10.10.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff catches up with Producer Ryan, checking in on life in Ireland — from dodging rain to dodging TV licence inspectors. They unpack how the world currently sees South Africa amid its strange wave of turmoil, draw some surprising parallels between the two countries, and try to make sense of those wonderfully weird Irish names… seriously, why are they spelt like that? The Real Network

1:35:25

Swifties, Scandals & Staying Sane

The Real Network ·

2025/10/10

10.10.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Friday unpacking the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s fanbase — how did one artist build such unstoppable cultural power? The team then dives into the rise in corruption talk after a shocking SIU raid hits close to the President’s home. And Dr. Hanan joins in to explore why so many people are finding comfort in the mundane — embracing radical stability in an unstable world. The Real Network

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