Crushing On with Caryn

In episode 3 of season 3 we chatted about the recent trend of celebrities admitting that they don’t regularly wash themselves and their kids, as well as what we watch or rewatch when we are looking for some comfort. We also chatted to LIesl Tommy, the director of Respect, the recent biopic of Aretha Franklin about the film, how Liesl’s South African heritage played a part in making the film, and h...

In episode 2 of season 3 we were joined by Tarryn Steyn from I Hope I Get It Podcast to discuss theatre, auditions, Love Is Blind: After the Altar, and the return of Bennifer. We also chatted to comedian Marc Lottering about adapting during COVID, getting recognized in public, and the intricacies of bringing his characters to life.

In our first episode of season 3 we discussed the Emmy nominees of 2021, the updates in the #FreeBritney movement, and the Grease Pink Ladies prequel. We were also joined by Kim Engelbrecht to talk about her new series Reyka, being on The Flash and coloured representation on South African TV.

In a final episode of season 2, we were joined by South African actor Neil Sandilands who has been making waves overseas in productions like Sweet Tooth, The Flash and News of the World. We chatted about his upcoming album, playing the villain and more. We also chatted to the cast of the new South African Netflix series - JIVA! - Noxolo Dlamini, Candice Modiselle, Sne Mbatha, Stella Dlangalala and...

It's been one year since we launched the podcast, and we just wanted to send a message of thanks and appreciation to our listeners as we reminse about the last year.  We love you all

This week on the podcast we were joined by influencer and fashion expert Aqeelah Harron Ally (@fashionbreed) to talk about her career, how fashion inspired her journey and everything from Halston to The Serpent. We also chatted to Survivor SA host Nico Panagio about the new season, what he thought of Tony in Survivor: Winners at War and being an eternal 7de Laan heartthrob.

This week on the podcast we were joined by series queen Rushe Cawa (@Rushe_C) to talk about the best in SA TV from The Bachelorette SA to Dead Places to Legacy, as well as what’s hot in international TV. We also chatted to Qiniso van Damme and Gareth Ehret from The Bachelorette SA about their relationship, what surprised them in their rewatch and whether marriage is on the cards.

This week on the podcast we were joined by Fangirlish editor-in-chief, LIssete Lanuza Saenz (@lizziethat on Twitter) about the appeal of the Shadow and Bone universe, the ship wars in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and crazy fandom experiences. We also interviewed Erica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya and Donovan Marsh from the new Netflix film, I Am All Girls which tackles the topic of human trafficking

This week on the podcast we were joined by actor Anton Taylor (Tali’s Baby Diary) to discuss Tali, that time he didn’t get the lead role in his high school production of Grease and when he met Carly Rae Jepsen. We also interviewed Kevin Smith about his new series Skemerdans, his favourite role that he’s played and the young talent that is inspiring him.

This week on the podcast we chatted to social media influencer and creative director, Sadie Torquato about what she’s hoping will be in the next season of Blood and Water, why Gossip Girl is so special and her daughter’s Carmen Sandiego-themed birthday party. We also chatted to the winners of Love Island SA, Thimna and Libho about their experiences in the villa, what they will miss the most about...

in our fifth Love Island SA mini-episode, we recapped and reviewed the fifth week of the show with Rushe Cawa and Heloise Solomons.

in our fourth Love Island SA mini-episode, we recapped and reviewed the fourth week of the show with Nicci Arrison and Tebello Molisana.

This week on the podcast we were joined by Kenya and Zee from the popular podcast, Heroine Cheek as well as beauty influencer, Foyin Og to talk Meghan Markle, Freddie Prinze Jnr and more.

in our third Love Island SA mini-episode we recapped and reviewed the first second of the show @GennaDoingThings.

in our second Love Island SA mini-episode we recapped and reviewed the first second of the show with Andie Reeves and Ashleigh Engel.

This week we chatted to comedian Waylene Beukes about her journey in comedy and to actor/director Sisanda Henna about his new film One Night Kwa Mxolisi.

in our first Love Island SA mini-episode we recapped and reviewed the first week of the show with journalists Carl Lewis and Theolin Tembo.

This week on the show we were joined by two amazing guests as we shake up the format of the show. First, we have a pop-culture chat with filmmaker Stephen Phillipson about everything from the filmmaking process to Jurassic Park to The Queen’s Gambit and more. Then we had an interview with actor, Lea Vivier from the new Showmax series DAM. You would know Lea from Wonderlus, Fynskrif and the new fil...

In a special Valentine’s Day episode of the podcast, we collaborated with Starring Cupid podcast to talk about our favourite fictional couples. From vampire TV shows to Disney movies, these are the couples that made us swoon and furiously read fanfiction.

The discussion about season one of Fate: The Winx Saga with interviews with Abigail Cowen (Bloom), Danny Griffin (Skye), Elisha Applebaum (Musa), Hannah van der Westhuysen (Stella), Precious Mustapha (Aisha) and Eliot Salt (Terra).

This week we were joined on the podcast by award-winning filmmaker, Amy Jephta (@thegravegirl on Twitter). Amy is the writer of Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story, the showrunner of the upcoming Showmax original series Skemerdans and the director of the upcoming film, Barakat. We spoke about her journey in theatre and film, coloured representation in media, and her favourite films and series.

Welcome to season 2! We’re back and ready to get 2021 started with a new crop of guests to chat all things pop culture. This week we were joined by Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu on Twitter and Instagram), a presenter on KFM Mornings, an editor, writer and all-round cool person. We spoke about her journey to becoming a radio journalist, the addictive power of The Amazing Race, being a woman in sports...

Welcome to Season 2! For the next six months, we have an exciting journey planned with many amazing guests like Sibongile Mafu and Amy Jeptha. Award Season coverage, The Bachelorette South Africa, Love Island South Africa, live events and much more...

2020 was a very difficult year. It was the year of mourning for many, but also a year of many starts. We started the podcast this year in the midst of the pandemic and did not expect the positive response that we would get. It has been six months full of learning, spending time with amazing guests, and finding out more about you, the listener. For this our final episode of 2020, we went back and r...