HALF SMART

This week we’re joined by Ciang for a conversation about migration, identity, freedom and reinvention. From leaving Sudan and experiencing racism in Egypt, to reflecting on what Australia has given him, Ciang opens up about family history, generational stories and the importance of choosing your own path. We also get into his love for history, comedy, finding purpose and how one moment can change...

This week on the pod, we get into the Jeremy Doku World Cup controversy after he left camp for the birth of his child, and the backlash around France Pierron’s comments. We also break down Karl Stefanovic’s shock exit from the Today Show and ask what freedom of speech really looks like when personal platforms, public image and consequences collide. Plus, we review Netflix’s global hit The Polygami...

This week we’re joined by John from The Money Jar Concept. From moving to Australia for love to becoming a mortgage broker, John breaks down money, property, credit scores and financial literacy in a way young people can actually understand. We talk buying your first home, building your portfolio, investing in yourself and whether young people can still get ahead in today’s economy. Follow John In...

This week we're joined by Moses and Mar Riek. Two brothers with stories of redemption and rehabilitation. From joining street gangs when young, spending time in prison and living life in fear, they have both turned things around to help the community in Melbourne and Australia instead. Follow Moses and Mar Instagram: https://instagram.com/mokab1r TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mokab1r Instagram:...

Noor is on holiday for a couple of weeks and headed to the FIFA World Cup with the Suited and Booted crew. The boys address the nation: what is the cost of happiness and why have we stopped having kids? A spicy Tea Time dilemma. our best holidays and much more! --- Half Smart (fka The Disruption) is a podcast built around conversation, culture and community. New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagr...

It's just the boys this week and there's a lot going on! We recap our busy weekends and Daniel realises he's not "that guy" anymore. The Knicks made the NBA finals after 27 years and NYC is on fire. Zohran Mamdani has captured all our hearts and why it shows we crave authenticity. Do we think we can achieve great things and so much more.. --- Half Smart (fka The Disruption) is a podcast built arou...

We're joined by Godsway this week! From the streets of Tassie and now on your screens, Godsway has made his mark here in Melbourne. We touch on him growing up in Tasmania and his move to Melbourne, his thoughts on Melbourne fashion and creative scene, trends we've seen stick, the move away from American-centric content and entertainment, the upcoming World Cup and so much more! --- Half Smart (fka...

We're joined by the one and only Teddy this week and you can't change his mind. Drake drops not one but three different albums and Teddy's got a wild take on Michael Jackson. We also rank Melbourne suburbs, talk raising kids in Australia and much more. --- Half Smart (fka The Disruption) is a podcast built around conversation, culture and community. New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https...

Welcome to Half Smart. Episode one - we’re back. Kalows is planning a wedding, Daniel’s a dad, and a lot’s changed since we last spoke. We also get into the AMARI Gala 2026, Melbourne’s firebombings, and everything in between. Tap in. --- Half Smart (fka The Disruption) is a podcast built around conversation, culture and community. New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/h...

Final episode for the year, final episode for Marwa and final episode for The Disruption Podcast. Six years later and we come to the end of an era. On this episode we reminisce on our favourite Marwa moments (OGs remember the #marwachallenge), what we have learnt and how we have grown as people, Taylor Swift's million dollar Christmas bonuses, our 2025 in review and what's next for the team. 📱 Fo...

We're back with another episode and this week in a new studio (stay tuned). This week we speak on the tragic event in Sydney that rocked our nation and the world, Donald Trump has been making some interesting statements and decisions, Daniel is no longer listening to advice from anyone, have politicians failed us, the state of humanity and so much more! If you or anyone you know needs help: Li...

Bonus episode featuring Australia's world-traveller, Sheppard. We caught up with him while in London and spoke on his move to the UK, travelling around the world doing what he loves, meeting stars like TI, Stefflon Don, Ski Mask the Slump god, touring with Drake and the freedom when chasing your dreams, plus so much more! Follow Sheppard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheppard. 📱 Follow...

We're finally back in the studio after a long hiatus and there's a lot to get through. Life updates, Kalows is engaged, 50 Cent really hates Diddy and Burna Boy hates his fans. We talk about the TikTok awards debacle, 'positive' racial stereotypes so much more! 📱 Follow us on social media Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedisruptionent TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thedisruption 🎧 Listen to the...

We've got the Block Reporter in the building with us today - Flashy Sillah. We talk everything from today's current dating standards, the influence of drill music on the streets, The Block Report, nationalism and the immigration rallies, growing up in North London and going to school with Chip, Rimzee and more. Follow Sillah Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flashysillah Youtube - http...

This week we are joined by a very special guest. The one and only Rambo aka @ramboistalking. We get into, the decision to leave law and pursue content, growing up in North London, the ceiling for music content in the UK, the Australian music scene and Rambos take on Samoans. Follow Rambo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ramboistalking Youtube- https://youtube.com/@ramboistalking358 📱 Follow...

A crew favourite this week! We are joined by founder of Ourppls and all-round community giant, Elsie Cullen. We get into everything from Elsie's love for Jamaica, origins in the creative space from dance and sneaking out at 14, dealing with grief and loss of her mother, founding Ourppls and her time at Guap and so much more! Follow Elsie + Ourppls Elsie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ayosar...

This week we're joined by the beautiful couple Jodie and Taiwo. We had plenty of fun with them - making content as a couple, dealing with racist family members, work wives and work husbands, is quality time something of our generation, learning your partner's culture and so much more! Follow Jodie + Taiwo Jodie TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@@jodie_saunders Instagram - https://www.instag...

We're back with another banger and this week we are joined by Tunji AKA Lockdown T. This episode is full of laughs and good chats; underground artists to look out for, transitioning from corporate to creative, why our parents don't like risks, the best cartoons of all time, how he created the studio session series, visiting New York and so much more! Follow Lockdown T ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ TikTok⁠...

We've got Still Shadey in the building this week! We chat about growing up in Croydon and the tough things Shadey witnessed, learning how to make better decisions as young people, Shadey's journey of music and winning MOBOs, the need for mentors and good role models, we break down some bars and his favourite songs & so much more! Follow Shadey ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Youtube Website 📱 Follow us...

This week we've got the one and only Busayo Twins joining us. Busayo is the co-creator of Everything Is Political - a platform where the name speaks for itself. We chat about the rise and fall of our capitalist society, religion & activism and where they cross paths, why men need to be more masculine again, social media's influence on politics and relationships and so much more. Follow...

Back again with another episode and this week we are joined by the one and only Mimi The Music Blogger. We hear all about growing up in the UK and the early buzz of the grime and rap scene, the struggles of being a creative and dealing with burnout, who's the UK goat - Dave, Central Cee, Chip, we help Mimi find a man and so much more! Follow Mimi Instagram Substack Articles Website 📱 Follow us on...

Bonus episode this week and it's just Daniel and Noor, sitting down with someone you may not know but are definitely impacted by. We are joined this week by Toula Mantis; photographer, journalist, blogger and internet extraordinaire. Toula shares her journey in being a part of the launch of mobile data on phones, facing setbacks in life, being bed-ridden and in a coma at the top of your career, he...

Your favourite crew is back and we've missed y'all! This episode we talk all about our Europe trip; Kalows finally made it... sort of, our thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the Christian response to it, Snoop Dogg's performance at the AFL Grand Final, billionaire Adrian Portelli bails out Nikolaos Solomos and Derrimut Gym; would we do the same.. and much more! 📱 Follow us on social media Instagram: ht...

It's just us this week and the episode is packed! Mo Milligan wants to play no part in his kid's life and it sparks a whole debate. Are old fashioned things that bad? Jacinta Allan's machete bins in Melbourne, why David Justice didn't marey Halle Berry, $2M to go missing for 30 days and they're throwing WHAT at the WNBA?? 📱 Follow us on social media Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedisruptione...

Big episode this week. We've got Sherien from the Tabooze Podcast joining us!! This episode, Sherien speaks on her journey to becoming a men's mental health advocate, dealing with losing her father, the emotional differences between men and women, our non-negotiables in relationships, should boys cry... and so much more! Follow Sherien Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherien.tabooze YouTube:...