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I'm Brent Lindeque (also known as the Good Things Guy) and this is Good Things with Brent Lindeque, a podcast and vidcast dedicated to sharing the stories of South Africans who are doing remarkable things. Each episode features honest, uplifting conversations with people who are making a real difference... in big ways, small ways and everything in between. These are the stories that deserve to be heard: stories of resilience, kindness, innovation and hope. This series is all about changing the narrative. Reminding us that there is so much good happening in South Africa. And that sometimes, we just need to turn up the volume on it. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms 📺 Full video episodes on YouTube Let’s tell better stories. Together.

  1. Joey Evans’ Story Will Change How You Think About "What’s Possible"

    3D AGO

    Joey Evans’ Story Will Change How You Think About "What’s Possible"

    On this week’s 'Good Things with Brent Lindeque', we sit down with Joey Evans, a man whose journey reads like something out of a movie, except every hard-earned step, scar, and triumph is real. Joey’s life changed forever after a motorbike accident left him paralysed from the chest down, with doctors telling him that he would never walk again. Instead of surrendering to the limits placed in front of him, Joey chose to chase a dream he had carried since childhood: competing in the Dakar Rally, widely regarded as the toughest off-road motorsport event on the planet. What followed was a ten-year odyssey filled with physical recovery, emotional battles, setbacks that would break most spirits and a level of determination that is genuinely humbling to witness. Against all expectations, Joey learned to walk again, rebuilt his life piece by piece and ultimately qualified for the Dakar Rally, achieving something most able-bodied riders will only ever dream of. The story did not end at the starting line, though, and in many ways, the greatest challenge was still waiting. After riding nearly 9,000 kilometres across brutal South American terrain, with exhaustion etched into every kilometre, disaster struck just two days from the finish when Joey’s bike was destroyed by a rally car. Stranded, injured, and seemingly out of the race, that moment could have easily become the closing chapter. Instead, through sheer will, ingenuity, and an unshakable belief in finishing what he started, Joey found a way forward and crossed that finish line, a moment that went on to capture hearts and headlines around the world. Since that extraordinary achievement, Joey has continued to share his story far beyond the race itself. He has written a best-selling book that delves deeper into the lessons forged along the way, and in 2024, he was inducted into the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Speakers Hall of Fame, recognising not just what he has overcome but the impact his words and lived experience now have on others. Joey is also one of those rare humans who carries all of this without ego or bravado. He is humble, kind, deeply present, and a really flipping lekker guy to spend time with. I walked away from this conversation inspired, energised, and more convinced than ever that you are going to love this poddie... and quite possibly want to be Joey’s best friend too. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

    21 min
  2. He Finished a Master’s in 10 Months… and He’s Only 24

    FEB 4

    He Finished a Master’s in 10 Months… and He’s Only 24

    At just 24 years old, Mikhail Edwards is showing what is possible when focus, curiosity and drive come together at the right moment. And this is only his beginning.  On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I chat with Mikhail, who has just completed his Master’s in Information Technology in an astonishing 10 months. Most people take two years to reach that milestone, but Mikhail managed it while working, lecturing and publishing research internationally, and he did it all with distinction. What makes his journey even more remarkable is that he did not study IT at school. His interest started in business and how systems operate behind the scenes, before evolving into a passion for technology and innovation. Since then, his academic path has moved fast, from a BCom in Informatics in 2022, to Honours by the end of 2023, and now a completed Master’s, with a PhD already underway. During his Master’s year, Mikhail also worked as an assistant lecturer, UX Lab coordinator and intern at the BMW IT Hub, where his research into artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems took shape. That work earned him a place presenting at an international conference in Portugal and later led to publication in a peer-reviewed journal, an achievement few reach so early in their careers. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

    21 min
  3. Meet Chris Lomas: The Hope4 Founder Bringing Dignity, Action And Impact to Communities

    JAN 28

    Meet Chris Lomas: The Hope4 Founder Bringing Dignity, Action And Impact to Communities

    Hope is a word we use often, but this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque explores what it looks like when hope is backed by real action, accountability and a deep respect for human dignity. Chris Lomas is the founder and CEO of Hope4, and after connecting on LinkedIn, we jumped onto a Zoom call to talk about the work they have been doing around the world. Somewhere halfway through that conversation, I stopped him and said, “No, this can’t just be a Zoom chat. You have to come into studio.” Some stories deserve more time, more space and a proper microphone and Hope4 is one of them. On this week’s poddie, Chris joins me to unpack the incredible impact Hope4 has had internationally and, excitingly, right here in South Africa too. Guided by compassion and a deep respect for human dignity, Hope4 works in communities affected by poverty, human trafficking, conflict and natural disasters, offering both immediate relief and long-term, sustainable solutions that help people move from crisis to resilience. What stood out for me is how grounded their approach is. Hope4 believes that every person deserves dignity, security and a real opportunity to build a stable life, and they back that belief with transparency, strong local partnerships and community-driven action. As Chris explains, it is never just about aid, it is about empowerment, trust and lasting change. There is also a very special announcement in this episode. Hope4 is heading to Kilimanjaro, turning a tough climb into a powerful platform for hope, awareness and impact, and if you know anything about me, you know that mountain already has a special place in my heart. This conversation is full of heart, purpose and perspective. Watch it below: 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

    39 min
  4. AI is Here… But Carmen Murray Says Humans Are Still the Magic!

    JAN 21

    AI is Here… But Carmen Murray Says Humans Are Still the Magic!

    The future is arriving fast. Faster than most of us can properly process. One minute you’re scrolling memes and making coffee, the next minute AI is writing essays, building businesses, changing industries and making people wonder what’s going to happen to the human part of the story. That’s why this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque feels so important. I sat down with Carmen Murray and had a conversation about the future. And AI. And business. And women. And neurology. Carmen is a "cultural translator and creative provocateur", building the bridge between business, humanity and the future. She equips organisations to turn uncertainty into opportunity, and in a world where AI is changing everything, her message is clear: the goal isn’t to compete with technology… it’s to collaborate with it. She believes our human potential is reached when we strengthen the qualities that make us irreplaceable... critical thinking, emotional sovereignty, creativity and foresight. In other words, becoming more human, not more robotic. And because it’s me… the conversation also goes to fun places. Ja, we chatted about numerology. Which of course means 11 makes an appearance. But there’s another message in this episode that really matters: the future doesn’t only need better technology, it needs better leadership, and that means more women in leadership. Carmen explains how organisations that embrace what women bring to leadership. Collaboration, adaptability and systems thinkin don’t just build better businesses; they build stronger, more sustainable ones. She calls it the Sprinkler Effect, where women’s leadership creates ripples of innovation and cultural transformation that extend far beyond the boardroom. This episode is hopeful, practical, energising, and feels like a deep breath. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where the world is heading (even though it's only the start of the year), this conversation might help you reframe it all. It might remind you that AI doesn’t erase the human story. It amplifies it… if we choose to show up fully. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

    24 min
  5. The Helpers is Live… And it Might Be the Most Important Thing We’ve Ever Built

    JAN 14

    The Helpers is Live… And it Might Be the Most Important Thing We’ve Ever Built

    In this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, something truly special is launching… and it’s been years in the making. Joining Brent in the studio is Good Things Guy editor Tyler Leigh Vivier as they officially launch The Helpers: South Africa’s first centralised, user-driven charity directory… and it’s live right now. Born during the height of COVID-19, when the Good Things Guy inbox was flooded with urgent messages from people needing food, shelter, safety, and support, Tyler created a simple charity list to help people find trusted organisations. But the need kept growing… and so did that list. Now, it has become something far bigger. The Helpers is a searchable directory connecting South Africans who need help with organisations that can provide it... and connecting those who want to help with causes that matter most, from GBV support and food security to education, cancer care and animal welfare. This platform isn’t about us, it’s about you. The helpers. The heroes. The healers. The people who still believe in showing up for one another. The Helpers is live. Share it. Use it. And help us connect kindness to action. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count. The Helpers

    15 min
  6. A Baby Home in Magaliesburg That is Rewriting Broken Beginnings

    JAN 7

    A Baby Home in Magaliesburg That is Rewriting Broken Beginnings

    Good news isn’t always light. It is brave, uncomfortable and deeply human. It lives in places where people are doing everything they can to give children a second chance at a childhood. On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with Pastors Steven and Sharon Lamprecht, the founders of Hopelands. What they have built is rooted in compassion, consistency and an unshakeable belief that every child deserves safety, dignity and love. Steven and Sharon bring a lifetime of experience into this work. After spending many years in the corporate sector, they transitioned into full-time ministry and have now served for more than 40 years. That journey eventually led them to Hopelands... a place that exists for babies and toddlers who have already experienced far too much, far too soon. Hopelands is based in Magaliesburg and is home to abandoned and vulnerable babies and toddlers. The home is approved by the Department of Health and the Department of Social Development and can accommodate up to 13 children between the ages of 0 and 3, from all races. At the moment, nine little ones fill the space with life, routine and care. Each child arrived with a story. One baby came to Hopelands when he was just three days old. The team did not know if he would survive. He was born with Crystal Meth in his system. Another baby, only a few weeks old, was found alone in a shack with nothing but water. No one knows how long she had been there. Another arrived with broken bones, barely two months old. And one little child, just four months old, arrived with cigarette burns covering his tiny body. When I went to give him a hug, I could feel the bumps all over him. His plushy little pyjamas, bright in colour, didn’t hide the horror of what he had been through. And yet, Hopelands is not defined by trauma. It is defined by what happens next. “Our heart is to ensure we raise these babies and toddlers to be champions, so they can dream again,” the Lamprechts say. That belief shapes every decision they make. It shows up in the structure, the care, the patience and the way each child is seen not for where they came from, but for who they can become. This episode forms part of our Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes you’ve nominated. Through this collaboration, we get to celebrate organisations doing extraordinary work and give them the recognition and airtime they deserve. Budget Insurance believes in backing the helpers. Known for offering simple, affordable cover that protects what matters, they’ve partnered with us because they understand something important: with Budget, good things come to good South Africans. Watch the episode below. Sit with the story. Share it. And when you’re done, let us know who you think we should highlight next. Drop a name in the comments or email us at info@goodthingsguy.com.

    17 min
  7. 'Good Things with Brent Lindeque' Marks 11 Years and a Game-Changing 2025

    12/31/2025

    'Good Things with Brent Lindeque' Marks 11 Years and a Game-Changing 2025

    It started as audio. It turned into a journey. And in 2025, it became something that felt like a home... a place where South Africans show up to tell their stories, share their humour, unpack their heartbreak and remind us all what goodness sounds like. This week, on the New Year’s episode of 'Good Things with Brent Lindeque', we’re celebrating the year that changed everything and spotlighting the voices that made this season unforgettable. It’s the New Year’s episode... a look back at 2025. A year where a podcast that started 11 years ago levelled up. Not just in production or in reach but in purpose. This year, Good Things went from a poddie to a poddie-and-viddie. Cameras switched on. Conversations deepened. The audience grew. And the response has been nothing short of incredible. “I have been podcasting for 11 years now. It’s how I started my career. This year, we levelled up the poddie by adding video. And it has been unreal. Absolutely fantastic. And we’ve interviewed the most amazing guests. So I’m looking back.” And what a year to look back on. There were conversations that held space for the soft and the serious. Helen Nicholson joined to talk about beating burnout and building resilience, a conversation that reminded so many listeners to take themselves off the back burner. Danny Painter arrived with honesty and vulnerability, getting real about grief, healing, and her life after loss, proof that pain can be a starting point, not a defeat. There was laughter that felt like medicine. Themba Robin brought humour and heart in equal measure, Barry Hilton reminded us why he remains comedy royalty, and Suzelle DIY sprinkled chaos and charm like only she can. The episodes felt like visits with friends, not interviews. And then the conversations that felt like landmarks. Robbie Brozin speaking about rebuilding Joburg, not from a place of despair, but from belief. South African business legends shared their lessons learned the hard way. Charities spoke about the important work they do. And TikTok superstars stepped off the screen to talk about the responsibility of influence and what it means to build a platform with intention. “This year has been the best. 2025 has been unreal. And I have had all the fun. Thank you for allowing me to do what I get to do.” This podcast is proof that South Africans are not waiting for permission to do good things. They are doing them already. Every guest, every story, every episode is another important conversation about who we are when we choose hope over cynicism. “It’s only going to get bigger and better in 2026.” So, as the year turns and the calendar shifts, one thing remains clear: the good news is not slowing down. The stories are waiting. The guests are lining up. The cameras are ready. And South Africa... there is so much more to come. Happy New Year. May 2026 meet you with courage, laughter, connection and opportunities that feel made just for you. The journey continues and the best chapters are still ahead. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

    24 min
  8. A Festive First: Brent and Tyler Look Back on a Year of Good Things

    12/24/2025

    A Festive First: Brent and Tyler Look Back on a Year of Good Things

    It’s the first “Christmas Show” I have ever done! And it was flipping festive! On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I’m joined in the studio by someone who plays a huge role behind the scenes every single day, our incredible Editor, Tyler Leigh Vivier. If you read Good Things Guy regularly, you already know her work. This time, though, we swapped keyboards for microphones and sat down together to mark a milestone moment. It’s our very first Christmas show in 11 years. The conversation is festive, honest and full of heart. We chat about the silly season, the magic (and madness) of December, and what Christmas looks like when your job is to find good news every single day. From there, we take a proper look back at the year that was at Good Things Guy… the moments that moved us, surprised us and reminded us why this work matters so much. We also unpack some of our most-read stories of 2025, reflecting on what resonated most with our readers and listeners. A quick heads-up for listeners: for about 10 seconds, we chat about Santa and one of our trendiest Santa-related articles of every year called “Here is The Most Magical Way to Explain Santa to Kids Without Them Feeling Lied To!”… so if you’ve got little ears nearby, you may want to skip from 2:50 to 3:00, and then jump straight back in. What makes this episode special isn’t just that it’s festive. It’s that it captures something deeper… gratitude for the journey, pride in the team, and genuine excitement for what’s still to come. Sitting across from Tyler, reflecting on how far Good Things Guy has grown, felt grounding and uplifting all at once. 11 years in, we’re still showing up. Still telling stories that matter. Still choosing optimism. And as this Christmas episode reminds us, the good things don’t slow down in December, they shine even brighter!

    25 min
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I'm Brent Lindeque (also known as the Good Things Guy) and this is Good Things with Brent Lindeque, a podcast and vidcast dedicated to sharing the stories of South Africans who are doing remarkable things. Each episode features honest, uplifting conversations with people who are making a real difference... in big ways, small ways and everything in between. These are the stories that deserve to be heard: stories of resilience, kindness, innovation and hope. This series is all about changing the narrative. Reminding us that there is so much good happening in South Africa. And that sometimes, we just need to turn up the volume on it. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms 📺 Full video episodes on YouTube Let’s tell better stories. Together.

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