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06/12/2022

Nelson Mandela

The most famous South African, the first democratically elected president of the Rainbow Nation, the anti-apartheid icon, and the man who spent 27 years in prison for his conviction and devotion to the cause. There are many ways to describe Nelson Mandela, but we had to end this season with a big one. Here’s the story of a man most of us wouldn’t even think of as a part of history - mostly because he’s still very much in our present.

06/12/2022

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28 min
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

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
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
16 JUL

Declined Visas & Deepening Mysteries

16.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski kick off Wednesday with stories from Ben’s Spanish adventures and a brush with LIV Golf. They then dive into South Africa’s shaky state of affairs — from more political setbacks to a declined U.S. visa for a key figure. Plus, the ever-deepening mystery of the Jeffrey Epstein case and why it keeps getting more complicated. The Real Network

16 Jul

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1h 4m
19 SEPT

Government Fails, Global Feuds

19.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol unpack how everything the government lays hands on somehow turns from gold to dust. They dive into Candace Owens’ fiery clash with the French over a gender case gone wrong, and explore the troubling question of why some people openly celebrate an assassination — no matter their political stance. The Real Network

19 Sept

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1h 34m
9 JUL

Stolen Land and Broken Cities

9.07.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff sits down with comedian and MC Joe Emilio for a candid conversation that hits hard and hits home. They unpack Joe’s powerful new documentary on land invasions in South Africa — a topic that’s as controversial as it is current. Joe also shares his unique life journey from Texas to Egypt to Cape Town, reflecting on identity, belonging, and survival. The two dive into a gritty comparison of Johannesburg’s crumbling infrastructure versus the Mother City’s glossy surface The Real Network

9 Jul

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1h 3m
14 JUL

Relationship Red Flags & Presidential Shrugs

14.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by Mash for a candid catch-up filled with life updates and relationship real talk. Would you call it quits if your partner had a child with someone else? The guys unpack that messy question — and then shift gears to Cyril Ramaphosa’s lukewarm response to a national security threat. The Real Network

14 Jul

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1h 3m

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