Crushing On with Caryn

This week we have a special Christmas episode. And in the spirit of Christmas we having a little family reunion. We are joined by Caryn’s mom, Val and her sister, Vanessa to chat about funny Christmas memories like Caryn’s cheap gifts and her terrible Christmas ornaments, Val’s obsession with TLC shows, and why Vanessa loves Christmas so much.

This week we were joined by musician Dani Bagel (@missdanibagel on Twitter and @danibagel on Instagram). We spoke about the inspirations for her debut EP, ‘Magic In Her Hair’, releasing her music independently, what being sturvy means to her, and who her dream collab would be with.

This week’s guest is Tecla Ciolfi ( @texxonfire on Twitter, @texxonfire on Instagram), editor and founder of music website Texx and the City, and the host of the podcast, Texx Talks. Tecla has been in the music industry for over ten years and was one of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans. We chatted about that time she auditioned for Idols, what she thinks of this year’s Grammy nominee...

This week we have a special episode about the new Netflix film, Riding With Sugar with special guests Charles Mnene and Hakeem Kae-Kazim, who play the roles of Joshua and Mambo respectively.

This week on the podcast we were joined by Yaaseen Barnes ( @Ya_a_seen_Him on Twitter, @Ya_a_seen_Him on Instagram) . Yaaseen is a one-liner comedian, MC and writer. We spoke about his journey to becoming a comedian, creating inclusive spaces, the one person who got him starstruck and whether he was on Team Hope or Team Billie. Register for The Crown season 4 #CrushingOnRoundtable on Monday, 23 No...

This week on the podcast, we were joined by Howard James Fyvie, filmmaker and the creator of Cartoon Network Africa’s new original production, Cartoon Network to the Rescue. We chatted about his journey in becoming a filmmaker, what it’s like being a creative, what series he believes everyone should watch, and his childhood crush on Princess Jasmine. Watch Cartoon Network to the Rescue on Cartoon...

This week on the podcast, we were joined by Shameez Patel Papathanasiou, engineer, author and fangirl extraordinaire. We chat about our favourite concerts, crazy fandom moments, her love for Mika and her weakness over Tom Hiddleston.

This week we were joined by YouTuber Lebo Sibisi (@mrimjustsayin on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Lebo is a connoisseur of everything celebrity. We chat about whether or not the Cardi B/Offset drama will ever end, why he thinks Will and Jada went about things the wrong way, and why he calls Christopher Nolan the ‘Brexit Michael Bay.’

This week we were joined on the podcast by Mia Arderne (@miaarderne on Instagram), a writer who recently released her debut novel, Mermaid Fillet. We spoke about her inspirations for the book, various themes such as classism, trauma and mental health as well as the origins of her crush on Michelle Rodriguez. Included are snippets of Mermaid Fillet read by South African voice artists TRIGGER WARNIN...

This week we joined on the podcast by Talya Goldberg (@talyagoldberg on Twitter, @talyagoldberg on Instagram), digital strategist and creative director. We chatted about The Social Dilemma, documentaries, cults and the Olsen twins. Subscribe to Talya’s newsletter, Curiously Curated at curiouslycurated.co.za

This week we joined on the podcast by Rozanne McKenzie ( @RozMcK on Twitter, @rozmckinsta on Instagram), TV presenter, radio host, and producer. We chatted about our love for celebrity tabloids (and her knowledge about Katie Price), true crime documentaries, and her guilty pleasure watches.

This week we were joined on the podcast by The Bachelor South Africa Season 2 contestant Mulesa Lumina (@MulesaTCK on Twitter, @mulesalumina on Instagram). We chatted about her experience on the popular reality show, her views on feminism and Michaela Coel’s amazing performance in I May Destroy You. Join our exclusive Crushing On Club on Facebook to discuss pop culture news and topics with other l...

This week we were joined on the podcast by South African comedian Lindy Johnson (@lindyyay on Twitter, @lindyyay on Instagram). We chatted about her journey in comedy, our equal disdain for Midge in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, whether it's time for SNL to end, and the origins of her crush on Tom Selleck. Join our exclusive Crushing On Club on Facebook to discuss pop culture news and topics with othe...

Welcome to What’s IGN Crushing On, a partnership between IGN Africa and Crushing On Podcast. It’s the same content that you love with a new name. We are still committed to bringing you quality recommendations, pop culture critique and commentary and lots of fun.

In episode 14, Caryn chats to Tarryn Cardre ( @tarryncardre on Instagram) the host and creator of the podcast What’s the Quarantee ( @wtqpod on Twitter, @whatsthequarantee on Instagram) They spoke about her love for reality TV, microaggressions on The Bachelor SA and their passion for podcasting. You can listen to What’s The Quarantee on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Also join the Fac...

In episode 13, Caryn chats to pop artist Fanie Buys (@fanie_nani on Twitter, @fanie_nani on Instagram). They spoke about the legacy of the royal family, the golden years of the SABC, Australian cinema and Alfred Hitchcock. Join our exclusive Crushing On Club on Facebook to discuss pop culture news and topics with other like-minded listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingonclub Follow u...

In episode 12, Caryn chats to Inga Davids (@inga_davids on Twitter, @ingajdavids on Instagram), her best friend and host of the upcoming podcast Her Bold Story (@herboldstory). They spoke about her reality show obsession from Teen Moms to Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons to Lasiswe. Her Bold Story amplifies the women's stories on leadership, career, empowerment and everything in between. Follow...

In episode 10, Caryn chats to Kevin Kriedemann (@kevinkriedemann on Twitter, @kevinkriedemann on Instagram), the publicist at streaming giant Showmax. They spoke about Showmax Pro, his favourite series and movies to stream right now and what we can expect in September on Showmax. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @crushingonpod and find out more at crushingonpodcast.com

In episode 10, Caryn chats to Noxolo Mafu (@nox_mafu on Twitter, @nox_mafu on Instagram), Fashion and Beauty Editor at Expresso Morning Show. They spoke about Beyonce and Black Is KIng, if working at Cosmo was like The Bold Type and how excellent I May Destroy You is.

In episode 9, Caryn chats to Zayaan Schroeder Mollagee, TV and Film Reviewer and creator of the blog, Up The Faraway Tree. They spoke about how important it is to choose the content your children consume carefully, as well as their love for fantasy and historical TV shows. And some crazy Teen Wolf storylines.

In episode 7, Caryn chats to SA’s biggest Swiftie Tash Montlake (@tashmontlake on Twitter, @tashmontlake on Instagram) about why she loves Taylor Swift so much, what makes horror movies so great and the Emmy nominations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @crushingonpod and find out more at crushingonpodcast.com

In episode 7, Caryn chats to Channel24’s Movie and TV Editor, Leandra Engelbrecht (@LeandraM_Engel on Twitter, @leandram_engel on Instagram) about her latest obsession with K-dramas, what South African shows she’s loving and what we really thought about this season of The Bachelor.

Caryn chats to Andisa and Qiniso van Damme from The Bachelorette South Africa.

In episode 5, Caryn chats to Dr Allyson Adams (@AllytheIronic on Twitter) about the COVID of it all, their love for teen supernatural shows and debate the age-old dilemma - Backstreet Boys or N’Sync.

In episode 4, Caryn chats to pop culture expert, Sloan  (Twitter: @sloansaidso, IG: @thesloanburton) about diversity in TV, his love for female-led action movies, and fluffy romances.