As a special pre-birthday treat for Ben, Canadian illusionist Darcy Oake surprises the team in studio with an appearance. After enthralling millions of viewers on Britain's Got Talent and even putting on a private show for the British royals, he now entertains Mabale, Ben and Siya. Find out more about his background and his love for his work, then hold onto yourself as he starts his tricks.
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Cindy Nell takes Gareth through her life and times as a TV personality, model, businesswoman and family woman, in this refreshing and forthright interviews. From currently working on M-Net's Wedding Bashers to her experience as Miss South Africa at 21 after growing up in a supportive family in Polokwane, she shares some of the lessons that have shaped her life today. What did she think of being on 'Survivor South Africa'? What beauty advice does she recommend for Gareth? And, what's Christmas at her house like? Find out the answers here. As the conversation wraps up, Cindy also speaks about what caught her eye when she first saw her husband and gets personal when discussing being self-aware and whom she'd still like to meet.
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South African scientist Tim Noakes has a new book out, 'Lore of Nutrition', and is armed with more expertise to help answer your nutrition and food questions. He sits down with Gareth to discuss how one can live their healthiest life beginning with analysing our obsession with body fat, muscle mass and vaccination in children, amongst other things. He speaks out on why he believes medicine has become a business and no longer just a profession, as well as how he deals with the criticism he receives.
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Chantal Lascaris returns with more fantastic food tips, stemming from her love of Mediterranean foods. Her latest book 'All Sorts of Healthy Dishes', shows the simplicity of eating well, and how South Africans should not struggle finding the ingredients to create some wonderful dishes. This is the perfect foodie podcast for the summer ahead.
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Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has a fascinating new book out that details his calling and the paths it has led him on. His spiritual work has brought him from his childhood in Alexander township under the care of his ZCC father to ministering to Nelson Mandela many years later. In this conversation, he discusses his beliefs and fears, his daily routine and how he soaks our political and business leaders in prayer. Armed with his love for his Anglican regalia and his cathedral, get inside the mind of this religious leader and author of 'Faith & Courage'.
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We know and love Jonti Searll for hosting SexTalk on CliffCentral.com but this time Gareth and the team chat to him about his recent ayahuasca journey. And because they really couldn't resist, they also get a few of their sex questions answered with the expert in-studio.
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One of South Africa's leading men on our screens, Jack Devnarain, is a man of many talents - from starring in productions to bodybuilding! Best known for his role as Rajesh in the soapie "Isidingo" he chats to Gareth about his life as a performer, his role as the Chairman of the South African Guild of Actors and yet how he oddly enough started off working for the police. As a husband and father today, he speaks about his much his family mean to him and also how it's a scary thing to have his dreams come true.
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As the Senior Global Director of Social Media & Video of the LEGO Group, Lars Silberbauer has to drive the well-known and innovative toy company's global strategy and execution on social media, search and execution (paid and organic), YouTube channels, LEGO TV and the Chinese equivalent. What goes into this and how does he do it? Gareth gets into this disruptor's head, from the BCX Disrupt Summit, where he recently spoke.
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The musical genius that is Ross Learmonth comes into studio. Always a highlight from an interview sense, this time round the Prime Circle front man comes prepared to perform too. From breaking new material to talking about the process behind the songs, he and Gareth provide for a memorable podcast for all who appreciate music.
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Tumi Sole
A lawyer by day, a social media activist by night, 33-year-old Wits masters student Tumi Sole has started quite an online movement in 2017. #CountryDuty is the call to action which sees South Africans bring a multitude of issues to the public eye, but what does this all mean going forward? Is Tumi political? Does the movement have a motive? Or is it simply a platform to unite South Africans to common causes?
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