GenC Podcast

JP Jackson and Rizaan Rose

Life-long friends JP Jackson and Rizaan Rose bring you stories 🗣️, with plenty of laughs 😂, the occasional meme-able facial expression 😜 and loads of fun 🥳, Join us as we explore the Culture, Community and Country that is South Africa

  1. 18h ago

    The REAL Chad Saaiman: Music, Football, Fatherhood, Fame & Starting From Cape Town | Ep160

    South African R&B icon, broadcaster, and ultimate jack-of-all-trades Chad Saaiman pulls up to the show for an unfiltered conversation packed with local nostalgia, high-stakes career moves, and pure Cape Town storytelling. From rocking dreadlocks at the 2011 Cape Town Jazz Festival to celebrating 20 years of The Black Ties, Chad breaks down his journey through the SA entertainment industry. He reflects on his Athlone roots at Garlandale High, mourning his dream of playing pro football, and how the power of audacity - and a push from his mother, Sandy Saaiman- landed his very first track on Lee Downs' radio show. Plus, Chad shares an incredible, throw-back story of playing Footy in Joburg with Trevor Noah, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, and Loyiso Gola before they all blew up, his break into Good Hope FM, and navigating the deep realities of fatherhood, loss, and raising twins as a proud girl dad of three. Stick around to the end where we put Chad to the test with an R&B blind rank and a 5-a-side football draft! Key Highlights - The Hair Journey: From cheeskop and dry scalp insecurities to iconic dreads (and why people are still upset he cut them). - The Grind: Balancing UWC studies, outworking everyone in Mallorca, and mentorship from Danny K & Loyiso Bala. - The Black Ties at 20: Shifting from Cape Town clubs to high-end destination weddings. - Girl Dad & Family: Co-parenting, overcoming tragedy, twins, and training for school parent races. - Wild Industry Story: Why he got picked FIRST in a celebrity football match featuring AKA and Trevor Noah. FOLLOW CHAD on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/chadsaaiman/?hl=en Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSaaiman Bookings - https://stereotypetalent.co.za/talent/chad-saaiman Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chadsaaiman FOLLOW GEN C on: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only.

    The REAL Chad Saaiman: Music, Football, Fatherhood, Fame & Starting From Cape Town | Ep160

  2. Aug 12

    There's Hippos in Cape Town?! Why We Need to Reconnect With Nature | Ep159

    From Hippos in Rondevlei to Caracals in your Backyard — Cape Town's WILD SIDE is closer than you think. 🦛🌿 This week on Gen C Podcast, we sit down with Louise Matschke, Business Lead and spokesperson for Nature Connect, who traded a corporate banking career for a mission to reconnect South Africans with the nature on their doorstep. We unpack why our hippos moved from Ziekoevlei to Rondevlei, how invasive species are quietly reshaping our ecosystems, and why "Nature Deficit Disorder" might be affecting your kids more than you realise. We dig into the Green Economy, sustainable schools programmes turning learners into eco-warriors, and how green skills could be part of the answer to SA's youth unemployment crisis. Rizaan shares his theory of "spiritual surgery" - why time in nature heals more than just the body. Plus a wild Etosha story you don't want to miss. Then we play a round of Fact or Fake 🦓 (spoiler: female buffalo really do run the herd), touch on AI's role in conservation, and discover Inaturalist - basically Pokémon Go for Nature lovers. A rich, hopeful conversation about the wild spaces we've forgotten and how to find our way back to them. 🔗 Connect with Nature Connect and subscribe to their newsletter, links below 🎙️ Subscribe to Gen C Podcast for more real conversations, South African style CHECK OUT NATURE CONNECT on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectsa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatureConnectSA/ LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/company/natureconnectsa website : https://natureconnect.earth/ Subscribe to the newsletter as well FOLLOW GEN C on: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only

    There's Hippos in Cape Town?! Why We Need to Reconnect With Nature | Ep159

  3. Aug 5

    The Stories We've Never Heard: Jolene Martin on Reclaiming South Africa's Hidden History!! | EP158

    Cape Town has always been a place of stories, but whose stories have we forgotten or never even heard of? In this powerful episode of Gen C Podcast, actress, presenter, producer and storyteller Jolene Martin shares an incredible journey that stretches from growing up in Portland, Mitchells Plain, to becoming one of South Africa's leading voices in television, theatre and Indigenous storytelling. Jolene reflects on discovering her passion for performance at just 13 years old, learning to trust God's timing, overcoming disappointment after her music career was derailed by piracy, and ultimately finding purpose in preserving the untold history of South Africa. Together we explore: • Growing up during apartheid in Mitchells Plain • The power of theatre and storytelling • The success and cultural impact of Arendsvlei, South Africa's first Kaaps telenovela • The forgotten stories of the Khoi and San people • Discovering her Indigenous ancestry through DNA research • Building the Khoe Queen clothing brand • The award-winning Khoe-Khoe Saga • Ashley Kriel, Doman (Nommoa) and South Africa's hidden liberation history • Why our history curriculum deserves a second look • Faith, resilience and turning setbacks into purpose This isn't just a conversation about acting... it is about identity, belonging, history and reclaiming the stories that shaped South Africa. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share. Every conversation helps us preserve stories that deserve to be heard FOLLOW JOLENE on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jolenemartinofficial/?hl=en Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jolenemartinofficial Youtube (Southern Question)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS4o58fvswY FOLLOW GEN C on: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only

    The Stories We've Never Heard: Jolene Martin on Reclaiming South Africa's Hidden History!! | EP158

  4. Jul 29

    Are We Preparing Our Children for a World That Doesn't Exist Yet? | EP157

    Are South African schools preparing children for the future; or for a world that's already disappearing? We sit down with Fagan and Kim Muller, the founders of BLASC Academic Hub, to explore what education should look like in a rapidly changing world. What started in 2021 with - just four learners around a coffee table - has grown into a thriving educational community built on one simple belief: "be the change you wish to see". Kim shares her journey from studying Psychology at the University of the Western Cape to discovering her passion for teaching and educational development, while Fagan reflects on his journey from playing semi-professional football and studying. Navigating the UWC "Pert" aka Perto-Rico the realm that captured many peoples degrees with a motto - "Class is overrated" - a full 180 to being a Champion of the classroom. Together, they open up about the realities of building an independent educational hub from the ground up—the victories, the setbacks, and the countless challenges of securing premises, meeting compliance requirements, navigating government regulations, and finding educators who genuinely live out the mission of putting children first. Throughout the episode we explore: ✅ Why children need to be prepared for careers that don't even exist yet ✅ What parents can do to better support learning at home ✅ The difference between teaching for marks and teaching for life ✅ Why reading for understanding is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children ✅ The importance of failure, resilience, and learning to fail forward ✅ Building schools around purpose instead of tradition The episode wraps up with a fun Gen C Podcast game segment where the two look back on their favourite—and least favourite—teachers from school **About BLASC Academic Hub** BLASC stands for *Business, Life, Academic and Sport Coaching*. Their long-term vision is bold: to create an educational ecosystem that supports learners academically, emotionally, socially, and personally—with the dream of one BLASC campus in every South African province and, eventually, around the world. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. FOLLOW BLASC on Website - https://blasc.education/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blascacademichub/ IG -https://www.instagram.com/blasc_academic_hub/?hl=en Fagan IG- https://www.instagram.com/faganmuller/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fagan.muller/ Kim IG - https://www.instagram.com/kaymuls/ FOLLOW GEN C on Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok: 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only.

    Are We Preparing Our Children for a World That Doesn't Exist Yet? | EP157

  5. Jul 22

    How Kurt Schoonraad Established a Top 10 Comedy Club in the WORLD! | Ep156

    Sometimes you sit down and have a conversation and it changes something in you, We hope the Kurt Schoonraad conversation does this for you. From the forced removals of District Six to becoming the architect of one of the world's top 10 comedy clubs - this is the story of a man who didn't choose comedy, comedy chose him. In this episode, Kurt takes us through his roots in District Six and Walmer Estate, his family's displacement to Belhar and then Mitchell's Plain, and the silence his father carried about that pain. We talk ancestry, identity, and why knowing where you come from — genetically and culturally — matters more than we realise. Kurt shares how humour became survival on the streets of Mitchell's Plain, how he inherited comedy from his dad, and his early days with the Cape Comedy Collective under Mark Samson and Sam Pierce. He opens about being an "uncle Kurt" a young Loyiso Gola, why he now sees himself a storyteller or a medium rather than a "comedian," and the wild journey from freelance courier hustle to building Jou Ma Se Comedy Club and the iconic Cape Town Comedy Club at the V&A Waterfront - Crediting his wife's sacrifice to helped fund this legacy.. We also dig into Kurt's obsession with vintage cars and legacy brands, get real about comedy post-COVID, and close things out with a few rounds of our signature games. This conversation is about much more than comedy. It's about identity, resilience, entrepreneurship, preserving our stories, and leaving a legacy for the next generation. If you've ever laughed at Kurt Schoonraad, this episode will make you appreciate the man behind the microphone Follow Kurt on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kurt.schoonraad/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurt.schoonraad/ Website: https://kurt.co.za/ FOLLOW GEN C on Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok: https 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only

    How Kurt Schoonraad Established a Top 10 Comedy Club in the WORLD! | Ep156

  6. Jul 15

    The 3 Lessons EVERY Entrepreneur MUST KNOW! | Janet Pillai | Ep155

    Janet Pillai's story proves that success isn't about where you start, it's about the courage to keep evolving. In this episode of the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur, traveller, creative and storyteller Janet Pillai, whose journey began in KwaZulu-Natal and has taken her from side hustles and fine art dreams to building a business that's thrived for more than 24 years. Janet opens up about growing up without a formal home address, the values her family instilled in her, and how her father's lifelong pursuit of education inspired her own passion for learning. She shares hilarious stories; from accidentally driving to Worcester while looking for Table Mountain, to powerful reflections on entrepreneurship, resilience and embracing new challenges. We explore how she built MLT Car Hire, why relationships matter more than transactions, and the three biggest lessons every entrepreneur should know about finance, networking and leading with grace. The conversation also dives into her inspiring COVID projects, including Jetsetting with Janet and the Women's Own Network, her unforgettable experience as a visiting professor and attending the Smithsonian Museum of African Art, and why travel has become one of her greatest teachers. Of course, it wouldn't be Gen C without plenty of laughs; from Woolworths shopping bags and lactose-free milk to our fan-favourite Say Ma Now game. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, traveller or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, heartfelt stories and plenty of South African flavour. Find and Follow Janet on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/_janetpillai/?hl=en Linkedin: https://za.linkedin.com/in/janetpillai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/ Janet-PillaiPodcast: https://iono.fm/c/8113 FOLLOW GEN C on Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only

    The 3 Lessons EVERY Entrepreneur MUST KNOW! | Janet Pillai | Ep155

  7. Jul 8

    From the Cage to the Classroom: Yaseen "Fudog" Adams & Jordan Vandayer's Story | EP154

    What do professional MMA, Early Childhood Development, and raising stronger children have in common? In this inspiring South African conversation, we sit down with Jordan Vandayar and Mohammad "Fudog" Yaseen Adams to explore two incredible journeys built on passion, discipline, and purpose. Yaseen shares how boxing at just 12 years old helped him transform his life before discovering MMA, eventually fighting professionally in the EFC while training alongside some of South Africa's top fighters. He opens up about finding confidence through martial arts, and why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best sports for developing humility, discipline, and self-defence. Jordan takes us through her journey from provincial dancing and modelling to founding Jorvan Preschool, where she's helping shape the next generation through intentional Early Childhood Development. Together, we unpack why ECD matters, the difference between a crèche and a quality prepschool, and why children today need more attention, patience, and meaningful connection than ever before. We also dive into: • How social media and hyperstimulation are changing childhood • The teachers who changed their lives forever • How Jordan and Yaseen first met • Behind the scenes of life as a professional fighter and the loved ones who support them • The mindset of stepping into the cage • Why "touching grass" might be one of the healthiest things we can do today • The story behind Yaseen's nickname "Fudog" and his meaningful tattoo • Our favourite fighting movies Whether you're passionate about education, parenting, martial arts, or simply love hearing authentic South African stories, this episode is packed with valuable lessons about resilience, purpose, relationships, and community. If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who needs this message. FOLLOW YASEEN AND JORDAN Jordan IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanvandayar/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordan_v96 jorvan prep school: https://www.jorvanprepschool.com/ Yaseen IG: https://www.instagram.com/yaseen_fudog_adams/?hl=en Yaseen YT: https://youtube.com/@titan_fudog?si=Hz9BLk8-08C7xhsA FOLLOW GEN C on Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok: https 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses: 👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only

    From the Cage to the Classroom: Yaseen "Fudog" Adams & Jordan Vandayer's Story | EP154

  8. Jun 24

    What Undertakers Wish You Knew About Death, Funeral Policies, and Mass Cremations | EP153

    Death is the one thing every single person on earth has in common, yet nobody talks about it. This week on Gen C, we sit down with sisters Candice Austin and Lynn Truter of Goodall & Bourne Funeral Undertakers to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of the funeral industry, and why South Africa desperately needs better regulation in this space. Candice has worked in funeral services for 17 years, Lynn for 5 and before we get into the industry, we get into THEM. Growing up in Welcome Estate "Upper Heideveld," a mom who thought yoyo and cards were gateway gangsterism 😂, their grandfather running the local primary school, and how their dad's job selling funeral policies for Bourne Brothers eventually became the family business we know today. We get the big sibling tea; including how Lynn had to train Candice to cry and laugh SILENTLY so they wouldn't get caught being naughty as kids 💀 Then we get into the real work: 🦠 What it was actually like being "essential workers" during the 2020 pandemic, overrun with bodies and racing against the clock ⚠️ The rise of illegitimate, unlicensed "fly-by-night" operators who exploited grieving families during COVID 📜 Why the industry urgently needs policy regulation ⚱️ Morgue vs. mortuary — what's the actual difference? 💅 The strangest cosmetic requests they've had 🪦 A customer who was NOT happy about a headstone (we promise it's funnier than it sounds) 💰 How funeral policies actually work and where to get one 📺 Their time on the kykNET show "Die Ondernemers" This isn't a sad episode... it's an honest one. Because as Candice puts it: there is life after the loss, and somebody has to help carry families through it. 🎙️ Watch till the end for their message to every family who will one day need to call them. FOLLOW LYNN and CANDICE: 👉🏽Website: https://www.goodallbourne.co.za/ 👉🏽IG - Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/lynn_truter/ Candice: https://www.instagram.com/angel_of_eternal_sleep/ 👉🏽FB: https://www.facebook.com/GoodallandBourne/ FOLLOW GEN C on Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/ TikTok: https 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses: 👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: gencpod@gmail.com For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽sessionsshowmail@gmail.com ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only.

    What Undertakers Wish You Knew About Death, Funeral Policies, and Mass Cremations | EP153
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Life-long friends JP Jackson and Rizaan Rose bring you stories 🗣️, with plenty of laughs 😂, the occasional meme-able facial expression 😜 and loads of fun 🥳, Join us as we explore the Culture, Community and Country that is South Africa

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  • Creator
    JP Jackson and Rizaan Rose
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © JP Jackson and Rizaan Rose
  • Show Website
    GenC Podcast

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