Gen-Z Unfiltered

MaxNote Media

Gen-Z Unfiltered is the raw, real, and refreshing voice of Rhodes University journalism students as they navigate the collision of past and present. Each episode dives into the evolving conversations around relationships, dating, lifestyle, mental health, and the trends that shape us. No scripts, no filters — just honest chats, generational clashes, and unfiltered perspectives from the heart of campus life. Whether you're Gen-Z or just curious about how we’re navigating the now, this is your space to tune in, laugh, reflect, and relate.

Episodes

  1. 09/08/2025

    What makes Mental Health challenging for Gen Z? | Gen-Z Unfiltered Ep.3

    Welcome back to Gen Z: Unfiltered! In Episode 3, we dive into what makes Mental Health challenging for Gen Z and how we can improve it.Meet the team: https://maxnote.co.za/GenZU🎙 Credits – Gen Z: UnfilteredMain Host: Sokutu MilaniCo-Hosts: Njamela Yonela & Tyini AvuzwaCreator, Executive Producer & Editor: Simelane NosiphoProducer: Hempe LibayileScript Writer, Researcher & Fact-Checker: Mpukuzela BanoyoloTechnical Support: Ramoshaba MmathapeloMarketing: Njamela YonelaPublisher: MaxNote Media (PTY) LTD#MaxNote #GenZUnfiltered #MentalHealth #UnfilteredConversations #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #WellnessJourney #SelfCare #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #HealingJourney #InspirationDaily #MindsetShift #HealthyMind #InnerPeace #RhodesUniversity #StudentVoices #SouthAfricanPodcast #CampusConversations

    34 min

  2. 05/26/2025

    How Gen Z Is Making Money: OnlyFans, Content Creation & The Hustle Economy | Gen-Z Unfiltered Ep.2

    Welcome back to Gen Z: Unfiltered! In Episode 2, we’re talking about money — but not the 9-to-5 kind. In our first episode, we uncovered the everyday challenges Gen Z faces — from toxic expectations to family pressure. Now, we’re flipping the script: it's time to talk strategy, survival, and side hustles.This episode explores how Gen Z is making money — often in unconventional and "unconditional" ways — from content creation and Forex trading, to selling thrifted clothes, and even OnlyFans, sperm/egg donation, and home businesses. We ask: 💡 What does it mean to "work" in 2025? 📲 How has the internet changed our hustle? 💸 Why are so many Gen Zs turning to side hustles and controversial paths just to get by? 🧠 What are the emotional and ethical costs of doing what it takes to survive? From the glam of social media to the unseen weight of modern hustle culture, this episode is as real as it gets. This isn’t just about making money — it’s about reclaiming power in a system that wasn’t built for us. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and let us know in the comments: What’s the wildest way you’ve seen someone make money in our generation? Meet the team: https://maxnote.co.za/GenZU 🎙 Credits – Gen Z: Unfiltered Main Host: Sokutu Milani Co-Hosts: Njamela Yonela & Tyini Avuzwa Creator, Executive Producer & Editor: Simelane Nosipho Producer: Hempe Libayile Script Writer, Researcher & Fact-Checker: Mpukuzela Banoyolo Technical Support: Ramoshaba Mmathapelo Marketing: Njamela Yonela Publisher: MaxNote Media (PTY) LTD

    40 min

  3. 05/19/2025

    Is Gen Z Lazy? | Cyberbullying, Isolation, Music, the Sexualisation of Women | Gen-Z Unfiltered Ep.1

    Gen-Z Unfiltered is a bold and honest podcast hosted by Journalism students at Rhodes University. It’s a space where Gen Z shares their own stories, tackles the stereotypes, and addresses the misconceptions people often have about the generation. Each episode dives into the differences between Gen Z and the 90s generation, looking at how values, behaviour, and lifestyles have changed over time. The conversations cover everything from relationships and identity to mental health, trends, and current affairs — all shared openly, without fear or judgement. This podcast isn’t just about having conversations. It’s about representing Gen Z, by Gen Z, with nothing held back. Meet the team: https://maxnote.co.za/GenZU #MaxNote #GenZUnfiltered #RealTalk #UnfilteredConversations #YoungVoicesMatter #BreakingStereotypes #SAYouth #GenZ #DigitalEra #Cyberbullying #Isolation #MentalHealthZA #YouthVoices #SexualisationInMedia #GenZMyths #LazyGenZ #MusicCulture #SocialMediaImpact #RhodesUniversity #StudentVoices #SouthAfricanPodcast #CampusConversations

    38 min
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Gen-Z Unfiltered is the raw, real, and refreshing voice of Rhodes University journalism students as they navigate the collision of past and present. Each episode dives into the evolving conversations around relationships, dating, lifestyle, mental health, and the trends that shape us. No scripts, no filters — just honest chats, generational clashes, and unfiltered perspectives from the heart of campus life. Whether you're Gen-Z or just curious about how we’re navigating the now, this is your space to tune in, laugh, reflect, and relate.

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