GenC Podcast

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...

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 service...

🎙️ Gen C Podcast sits down with Kayla Jenecker - anti-bullying activist, co-director of 42 Unbreakable, model, marathon runner, and theology graduate - for one of our most powerful episodes yet. The name 42 Unbreakable wasn't chosen by chance. 42 is the number of students who bullied Kayla's younger sister. They chose to stand unbreakable. And that decision changed everything - including the famil...

We're back! After a short hiatus, Rizaan, Lyle, and JP reunite for a packed solo episode. We catch up on the season, JP gets called "Peesha" in public, and Lyle revisits the hilarious drag name comments from a previous episode — before diving deep into what really matters this month. June 16 | 50 Years Since The Soweto Uprising — Rizaan leads a powerful conversation reflecting on the...

We sit down with visual effects wizard and animation mastermind, Ryan Jonathan—better known to the internet as RyGuy. Long before the term "content creator" existed, Ryan was setting the blueprint for influencer culture in South Africa, shooting club after-movies that drew crowds of hundreds and burning matric ball edits onto CDs with Nero Burn. From his early days making DIY Fast &...

What does it take to build a truly iconic brand in South Africa's luxury alcohol industry? In this episode, we sit down with Reagan Clay — a brand strategist who has gone from the halls of St Joseph's College and Rondebosch Boys to managing a prestigious French luxury brand across the entire South African market. Reagan breaks down everything from his early days at British American Tobacco...

Step into a world of identity, performance, and unapologetic self-expression with Manila Von Teez — drag queen, fashion designer, and cultural force. In this episode, Manila unpacks her journey from spiritual dance in church to commanding stages across South Africa. From creating her own looks to becoming a SA’s Got Talent runner-up, she shares what it really takes to build a life as both Veon Wen...

This Episode of GenC Podcast dives deep into the inspiring, raw and unpredictable journey of Shelton Salie aka Shelton Forbez. Shelton opens up about feeling like an outsider growing up, struggling with identity, chasing dreams through dance, TV auditions, and building a name for himself in South Africa’s entertainment scene. From landing major opportunities with VUZU TV and Generations to creatin...

From Surrey Estate to shaping the future of business and technology — this episode is packed with purpose, perspective, and powerful conversation. This week on the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Mushfiqoh Samodien of Aspire Solutions as she shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of resilience, leadership, family legacy, and building impact that outlives us. Mushfiqoh reflect...

What does it take to turn a childhood love for music into a global career in film and TV composition? In this episode of the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with Mikhaila Alyssa Smith — a New York-based composer, pianist, and self-proclaimed “hybrid” creative blending classical training with cinematic storytelling. From being inspired by the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack at just 11 years o...

What Happens When You WALK AWAY From the Life You Thought You Were Meant to Live? In this powerful, quirky and deeply honest episode, we sit down with Julia Daniels — a former medical student and School teacher turned actress, improv performer, and facilitator.. This is a story about reinventing yourself, embracing failure, and finding purpose when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🎭 In this epi...

From humble beginnings to one of Cape Town’s biggest platforms — this is the journey of Mitch Matyana. In this episode, Mitch breaks down: How radio came naturally from his school days at Parklands College. His early grind at ONE FM (including interviewing Mi Casa). The unexpected moment he got his shot at KFM 94.5. Why consistency and showing up is EVERYTHING for Cape Town creators.. We also get...

A Doctor's Journey.. What It’s REALLY Like Being a Doctor on Cruise Ships.. The Truth About Aesthetic Medicine, GLP-1 Weight loss Trends & Modern Beauty Standards.. This week we sit down with the INCREDIBLE Dr Hilla—a true example of resilience, passion, and purpose. From a challenging schooling experience to working in trauma units in Johannesburg, Dr Hilla shares how she went on to spend...

Season 5 is here and… we might already be losing control. We are back with a brand new season, upgraded podcast setup, same old shenanigans. In this episode we look ahead to some of the biggest events coming in 2026, including major movies, sporting events, and the huge J Cole concert coming to Johannesburg. But as usual… the conversation goes completely off the rails. Things get especially intere...

In this Final Episode of the Year, we navigate through our own GenC 2025 "Wrapped".. We look back to EVERYTHING we did this year.. Highlight some of our "STAND OUT" moments.. Self-reflect on how we GREW and then Have FUN with our Favourite COMMENTS OF THE YEAR... We also have a small TEASER for what's to come NEXT YEAR.. And Rizaan makes us BLIND RANK the top FESTIVE ACTIVI...

This week Clayton Morar completely blows our minds with his life story.. From humble beginnings in Gqeberha to interviewing Oprah.. From collecting autographs in Highschool to interacting with Celebrities on the Red Carpet.. We chat about getting RESPECT.. Having your STARS align.. Nick Canon taking a picture of himself and Mariah.. The different elements of FAME.. Understanding publicists and age...

Thabiet Amardien AKA "thabs_theconnect" gives us INSIGHTS into what makes a GREAT MANAGER.. We chat about MANIFESTING and the Neuroscience behind SPEAKING things into existence.. Dreaming BIG.. Navigating the transition from Traditional Media to New Age Media.. What YOU need to become a Manager.. Running a Festival on WhatsApp.. and MORE...... 📹VIDEO PODCAST 👉🏽https://www.youtube.com/...

Dalin Oliver's STORY takes us on a Taxi ride of a Journey.. Multiple Stops.. Even More Detours.. Different Routes.. A lot of Screaming.. Not Always Safe.. But gets us to a Destination.. We Hope You all Enjoy the Ride.. 📹VIDEO PODCAST 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/@UCBeTbPTYaATI72aGC3xtIRQ Follow Dalin Oliver on📝: 👉🏽https://www.instagram.com/dalinoliver/ 👉🏽https://www.tiktok.com/@dalinoliv...

This week we explore the Art world.. We chat to Firdous Hendricks about how she's using Art to help change the Children in South Africa's lives.. We cover Culture and Identity.. Healing from Trauma.. And How Creativity is Collaborative with EVERYTHING.. 📹VIDEO PODCAST 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/@UCBeTbPTYaATI72aGC3xtIRQ Follow Firdous Hendricks and Lalela on📝: 👉🏽https://www.instagram...

THIS WEEK we have our own CROSSOVER of the Year.. The Posties Podcast joins us on the show.. We chat all things Podcasting and get to know the REAL POSTIES.. We dive deep into Themba and Alex's life.. We have a LIVE poetry reading.. JP joins us VIRTUALLY.. and we have A LOT of FUN with Your Interactions and some Games.. 📹VIDEO PODCAST👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/@UCBeTbPTYaATI72aGC3xtIRQ Foll...

This week we're discussing ALL THINGS CONTENT... Is Social Media THEEE SEARCH ENGINE.. Is Your Algorithm a MIRROR? Being Authentic with Your Content.. TRYING NEW THINGS.. Who's Jelly & Custard and HOW they can take You and Your Business to the Next Level in Content Creation.. This Episode is Interesting, It's Fun and it's a STORY of how TWO really good Friends found their way t...

Thania Koopman Gives Us a Glimpse Inside Her Self-Discovery Journey, Where She has Now Decided to Pursue Her Passion FULLY.. We Dive Deep into the Past and Dream Deep into the Future about What it Looks Like to Find Your Passion and Actually Pursue it.. 📹VIDEO PODCAST 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/@UCBeTbPTYaATI72aGC3xtIRQ Follow Thania Koopman on📝: 👉🏽https://www.instagram.com/thania_koopman/...

Kristi Lowe Drops some Bars on the Same day of Her Album Release!! We get some Insights into Who Kristi Really is.. We go on a Journey of Healing and Grieving.. We Explore How She found HER music.. We chat about Experiences in the Music Industry.. The Power of Live Performances.. Collaborating in the Music Scene and Building the Band.. This Episode was such a Good Time & we hope you all go che...

Logan Kelly AKA The Dancing Koala Joins us on the Show as we Chat about the Dance Culture in South Africa.. Do we have the BEST DANCERS in the World?? Growing Up in a Small Town.. The Pathway into Professional Dancing.. Making a Difference in the Community and Some Fun and Games.. This Episode is Filled with Nostalgia Bait and We Hope You Enjoy all the Throwbacks and Shenanigans.. 📹VIDEO PODCAST...

SOUTHSIDE FITNESS Coaches Us to Understand how Functional Fitness is Actually for EVERYONE.. What is Functional Fitness? Are YOU Functionally Fit? Why YOU NEED to be Functionally Fit! Dom and Kyle Breaks it all Down for US.. We chat about Motherhood and Training.. Starting Up a Gym.. Family Balance with Business Ownership.. EXCUSES.. Gaining Your Energy Back.. This Conversation was an Eye-Opener f...