Crushing On with Caryn

This week on the podcast we chatted to Rosemary Zimu, Nthati Moshesh and John Ncamane, the stars of the new Netflix series Savage Beauty about the show, colourism, the beauty industry and more.

This week on the podcast we chatted about all things Marvel and Disney+ including an interview with Oscar Isaac and May Calamawy from Moon Knight. We also chat about the launch of Disney+ in South Africa and everything you need to know about that as well as Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and more. Sign up for Disney+ here: https://www.apps.disneyplus.com/za/pre_launch

This week on the podcast we were joined by Nikki Lincoln from The Skinne Bekke Podcast to talk about the law drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, between Blac Chyna and the Kardashians and Lizzo’s new fashion range.

Britney Spears is pregnant, Lindsay Lohan is acting, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again and it feels like a throwback to the early 2000’s. This week on the podcast we chat about our favourite comeback stories, from Nicole Ritchie to Paris Hilton and more.

In this week’s episode, we were lucky to be joined by Mike Cabellon (Tommy) in Mr. Mayor to chat about season 2 of the show, his comedic influences and what he would like to see next from Tommy.

In this week’s pop culture episode of the podcast we chatted about the Oscars ceremony, Will Smith, Ezra Miler’s rampage in Hawaii, Blac Chyna’s Parenting Sundays as well as Morbius, WeCrashed and Bridgerton.

In our ninth episode we were joined by Bridgerton superfans Faatimah (@faatimahE), Erin (@erin_drayton) and Khensani (@glitterdaiquiri) to chat about the new season. We spoke about what we thought about Kate and Anthony’s love story, Penelope’s prickly position this season, the fashion, the South Asian representation and more.

In our eighth episode we spoke to Isha Blaaker, star of A Madea Homecoming about working with Tyler Perry, that time he lived in Cape Town, meeting his celebrity crush and more.

In our seventh episode, we spoke to the cast of Netflix’s first African reality show, Young, Famous & African - Kayleigh Schwark, Nadia Nakai and Zari The Boss Lady. We chatted about what it was like being part of this historical cast, having their dirty laundry aired, and welcoming the world into their relationships.

In our sixth episode, we were joined by Sloan (@sloansaidso) and Keenan Jooste (@StoneyHawk_) to talk about all things Euphoria season two. From the stunning visuals to the messy storyline to the empathetic journey of Rue to the Cassie drama. We broke down what we liked and what we didn’t and what we are excited to see in season three.

In the fifth episode we chatted to American actor Katrina Law about her new role on NCIS as Jessica Knight, what it’s like working with Wilmer Valderrama and Mark Harmon, and dealing with the fanbase. We also chatted about her role as Nyssa Al’Ghul on Arrow and how important LGBTQA representation is.

In the fourth episode of season four, we spoke to comedian and actor Kate Pinchuck about her road to comedy, her latest film Late Bloomer and the iconic role of Tarryn on Tali’s Baby Diary. We also gossiped about Mindy Kaling’s baby daddy and the boy band era of Mizz Magazine.

In the third episode of season four, we had the big film™ chat with Channel24 critic Gabi Zietsman (thecinemaqueen on Twitter) about what we thought of this year’s nominations from Dune to The Power of the Dog to West Side Story, what snubs we were offended by, and more.

In the second episode of season four, we were joined by writer Mvelase Peppetta to talk about Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, her decision to have Camilla be called Queen, Kim and Kanye’s very public custody battle, Rihanna’s pregnancy and what’s going on with the whole Thandiwe Newton situation.

Keeping Up With the Chaos (w/Pearl Boshomane) In the first episode of season four we were joined by writer and Tagged Online editor Pearl Boshomane to talk about Bonang Matheba and Cardi B winning their defamation lawsuits, the Chris Brown abuse allegations, and what is the deal with Kanye West and Julia Fox’s relationship. We also chatted about what we are looking forward to watch and listen to i...

Hey everyone we're back! and we’re so excited to bring you a fresh, new season of What’s IGN Crushing On hosted by Caryn Welby-Solomon. Join us every Tuesday for interviews with local and international celebs, the latest pop culture news and trends, and just generally excellent discussions about what we’re all currently Crushing On. What’s IGN Crushing On was birthed out of a love for entertainmen...

Did the Emma Thompson storyline ruin Love Actually? Why is the Santa Clause not spoken about more? Are you a leading lady acting like a best friend? It's our final episode of season 3 as well as our annual Christmas episode. This week we are choosing our fighters for the best Christmas movie ever. We also had some heated debates about some unpopular opinions about Christmas movies. We spoke about...

In this week’s episode, we chatted to the cast - Busi Lurayi (Tumi), Yonda Thomas (Khaya), Thando Thabethe (Beauty), Sandile Mahlangu (Sbu) and Rami Chuene (Grace), and creator Retti Ramaphakela of How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral about the new season, the reaction and the awards of the first season and the themes of the new season including self-discovery and grief.

In this week’s episode, we got the opportunity to chat (and laugh) with comedy legend Riaad Moosa. We spoke about creating comedy during the pandemic, why being woke or having sensitivity about different cultures is nothing new in SA comedy, and why revisited the role of Cassim in New Material almost a decade later.

In this week’s episode, we got deep into Marvel and the MCU with content creator, comedian and TV presenter, George Mnguni (also known as Okay Wasabi). We chatted about the mixed reactions to the latest film Eternals, what we enjoyed about the film, what we didn’t like, the post-credits scenes, and what we hope to see in future Marvel properties. Spoiler Alert for Marvel’s Eternals.

This week’s episode is all about horror and so we reached out to some experts to tell us about their favourite gory and freaky flicks. This episode saw ‘friend of the pod’ Sloan (@sloansaidso) returning to guest host as we chatted about horror TV, as well as Ruby Rose’s abuse allegations on the set of Batwoman, the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, and Kourtney Kardashian and T...

In episode 7 of season 3, we chatted to filmmakers Stephen Nagel & Dean Ravell from BTG Films about their latest short film MIA&I. Y MIA&I tells the story of a woman’s struggle to hold on to who she is in the midst of an unravelling relationship with her new robotic companion. We also chatted about going back to the cinema, what new movies we’re looking forward to watching, the Ted Lasso finale, a...

In episode 6 of season 3, we chatted about this week’s hot topics: the break-up of Grimes and Elon Musk, the Met Gala, the Emmys and Netflix’s TUDUM event. We also chatted to the cast of Blood & Water season 2: Ama Qamata, Dillon Windvogel, Khosi Ngema, Leroy Siyafa, Thabang Molaba and Cindy Mahlungu.

In episode 5 of season 3, we were joined by Theo (@thelionmutters) and Jamal (@CallMeJ4m4l) to talk about Shang Chi, the queer representation in the MCU, Kylie and Olivia Munn’s pregnancies and Bennifer’s red carpet debut. We also chatted to Lesley-Ann Brandt, who plays Mazikeen in Lucifer about the final season of the show, the queer representation, representing South Africa on the global stage,...

In episode 4 of season 3 we chatted about the new couple that is Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum, the power of the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and whether we are convinced by the trailer of Kristen Stewart’s Diana. We also had the opportunity to chat to Jessica Batten from Love is Blind about being edited as a villain, dealing with the public’s reaction, her relationship with Mark and the Barne...