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Updated 14/03/2024
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Updated 12/03/2024
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5 DAYS AGO

TV Licences & Strange Irish Names

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

5 days ago

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1h 23m
5 DAYS AGO

Swifties, Scandals & Staying Sane

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

5 days ago

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1h 35m
3 OCT

AI Wars, New York Stories & Beauty in 2025

03.10.25 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol fire up Friday with a showdown: which AI engine actually rules the world right now? Ben’s back from New York, dropping hot takes that spark a raw convo on what “beautiful” even means in 2025. And before the weekend kicks off, he lines up the must-watch sporting clashes you can’t miss. Nina Unfiltered: From Blacks Only to Bold Moves Gareth Cliff is joined by the unstoppable Nina Hastie — serving spice, tea, and zero filter. From her latest hustle to the big stage with Blacks Only, Nina lays it all out. The team dives into how fast the world is shifting, with wild new innovations coming out of Korea that might just change the game. The Real Network

3 Oct

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3h 13m
26 SEPT

Money Moves, Crypto Shifts & Political Pretenders

26.9.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with Warren Wheatley and Stafford Masie for a no-nonsense chat on money, the global shift towards Bitcoin, and how Altvest is shaking up the investment game. Later, Robert Bennetto joins the conversation to unpack the issues that actually matter — while politicians keep putting on a show. The Real Network

26 Sept

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1h 12m
26/01/2022

Picasso

Probably the most famous and successful artist of all time, this Spanish creative genius founded Cubism, produced thousands of works, and bedded many women. Perhaps his talent allowed us to see the world differently, but it is indisputable that his influence went much further than beautiful pictures. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

26/01/2022

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28 min
08/12/2021

William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror was one of the great medieval warrior-kings. In fact, he set the standard for the next 500 years of English kingship. In war, he was undefeated, but in many ways he was unconventional, and plagued by family troubles and constant rebellion. His talent for administration produced a survey of England that it would take centuries to replicate, and his audacity (and a combination of strategy and luck) put a family on the throne that lasted for a thousand years. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

08/12/2021

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21 min
26 SEPT

Fat Shaming, Strange Names & Political Games

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

26 Sept

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1h 44m
11/11/2019

Albert Einstein

The image of a brilliant scientist is one inextricably linked to the picture of Albert Einstein. His unkempt hair, shabby jackets and the twinkle of genius in his eye - but the story of Einstein isn’t so one-dimensional. His relationships, his politics and the story of what happened to his brain after he died are as intriguing as the great ideas he presented to science and the world. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

11/11/2019

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19 min
15/12/2021

Karl Marx

The father of communism and socialism, to some a wicked ideologue with the worst plans for social engineering; to others a heroic thinker who conceived of a freer, fairer world order. No matter what you think of him, Karl Marx’s shadow looms large in modern politics, in history, and in society today. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

15/12/2021

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19 min
12 SEPT

Charlie Kirk, South Africa & The Bigger Picture

12.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff kicks off with a raw monologue on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk – unpacking how it’s shaken South Africans and rippled across the globe. Was he just a pawn in a much bigger game for simply speaking his truth? Ben adds his fiery take, fueling the debate. The show then swerves into lighter territory, celebrating the quirks of UK cuisine and wondering out loud what exactly is in Kelly Osbourne’s water. The Real Network

12 Sept

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1h 59m

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