25.11.20 Pt 1 - It matters which music we venerate in our time because VH1 will carry it for life! If you believe in any god, just understand you are not in the majority. Black Friday is here and we will witness what we thought were civil people becoming zombies marching towards the latest flat screen TVs. Processed cheese can't get much worse you thought huh... well there's a culinary monstrosity which has come to reality beyond even your wildest Cthulhu-laden nightmares.
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30.09.20 Pt 1 - There's a tick on my gooch, please help! Trump and Biden have started talking out loud on stage together - it's a mess. Useless superpowers are important... which ones are the best of the worst? Metallica is so 'prog' right now, make sure you convert people to the dark side. And we have a message from all South Africans for Richard Mdluli.
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The rise of the South African black opera singer may be a surprise to some, but this maestro believes that the nature of South African social culture is to sing in choirs, so where better to find and breed talent? The lack of patronage for South African artists has driven Njabulo to help South African artists by starting the Voices of South Africa International Opera Singing Competition. Yes, there's prize money to be won, but there's a far bigger prize for those who are scouted, and it's truly life-changing. Bravo Maestro!
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Two budgies, a chicken, and a bobble head of Jesus. No that’s not a Scandinavian indie band’s name - it's the lockdown reality of 'That Romantic Afrikaans Rapper', Jack Parow. As a man who is always travelling, the lockdown has been a double-edged sword mentally, the rest has reinvigorated the creative juices... but the rush of performing in front of a live crowd cannot be replaced by love nor money. It’s been 10 years of the edgy 'zeff' star producing hit after hit. Jack also has an exclusive announcement, there's something special to come for his fans!
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Easter Monday 2020 will always be remembered as one for the ages. Is there still room for tradition in the 21st century? Eggs or hot cross buns, which human are you? Pickled fish is apparently a treat, who knew? Are South Africans by nature friendlier than everyone on Earth? Dori details an emotional lockdown shopping story. We're joined by special guests - the award-winning comedian Angel Campey, and the man who is a craftsman with 'theatre of the mind', Spike Ballantine. Oh, apparently people are doing puzzles online together... what a time to be alive!
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When you work from home regularly and you are an introverted hoarder of music records, the lockdown is something you have been preparing for, forever! South Africa’s government has responded better than most around the world regarding the lockdown. Can parents learn anything from their children in the lockdown? The markets need to be carefully rolled out when economies open up again, because big companies might cannibalise the smaller guys, just like in 2008. As a former Idols judge, what does Randall think will become of South Africa’s music industry and its artists?
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Robert Downey Jr's greatness and the declining number of cucumbers are the things everyone should be focusing on as the lockdown is extended for 2 weeks in South Africa. What is it like shopping for a fussy parent during these frustrating times? Football in Portugal is just a different kettle of fish, and we have to deal with that. Which of the three Sheen men is the best actor? There's a reason magicians don't let the common man look behind the curtain, 'Apocalypse Now' has a behind the scenes documentary and let's just say... not great for the magic of the fourth wall.
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The old adage is, "Pain can either hurt you or change you"... and ProVerb believes that only those who adapt will survive in business after the coronavirus lockdown ends. Mindset is the building block for everything else. A creature of routine, luckily for him his kids are old enough to entertain themselves and he can do his radio show from home. He’s so old school he still keeps a physical diary, but this gives him the structure to be a success in life. He even diarises his relaxing time! One thing is certain - there is no going back, whether that’s good or bad is up to you.
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For a Christian network to have a pandemic lockdown around Easter is a real kick in the teeth. However when you have dynamic, driven humans they will do what they must to ensure that technology and the good word can unite and be delivered to the faithful globally - without disruptions. Streamed sermons may become the new normal. Loyiso details the rigours of being a singer in South Africa, and how the music business was struggling anyway and may be crippled by the pandemic. Blessed to be with family in lockdown, the pop star and Masters student believes religious institutions will be doing some deep reflection about their form and function post Covid-19.
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CDs and costly Barbies
14.12.20 Pt 2 - Christmas decorations can get a little over the top... where is the line? Do people still dress up for Christmas? Do people still listen to CDs, and if not, what should one do with their collection? How do parents afford anything when toys cost what they do? How do you deal with spam callers?
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