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Erald Felix is of the firm belief that the categorisation of human beings in South Africa according to race is unconstitutional and destructive to our social development and his goals are to move us past that. In a country so bathed in a history of race this is a big challenge. Have a listen to the podcast to hear more from Erald and give us your take on what he had to say. Follow @thisisin__ on i...

Podcast guests Godobori and Nyauist are two philosopher artists who are archiving, for now, South African history utilising the ideologies of the Situationist International movement (google it) of the late 20th century. They are looking at the psychogeography of cities in South Africa to study the influence of the geographical environment on the mind. The interview is as interesting and confusing...

Kgwalepa Manamela joined us to talk about the importance of role models, and how our history influences how we feel about ourselves and each other. To see some of the incredible women Kgwalepa was referring to in this podcast as well as all our articles on Forgotten History go to @thisisin__ on instagram #history #herstory #revisiting #culture #SouthAfrica #Africa #architecture #psychogeography #s...

Follow in_ @Thisisin__ on Instagram. As we enter 2020, conversations about sustainability and the economy are of growing importance. Globally and locally people have started seeking new ways of commuting that do not involve a personal car. Economic: It’s expensive to maintain a vehicle, to pay for insurance, petrol, and the ever-increasing parking costs. Enjoyment: It’s fun to use another form of...

Today’s Podcast was recorded over a two day period in Johannesburg where in_ were invited to hang out at the Goliath Gaming HQ @goliathgamingza You’ll hear a series of clips from a variety of people, including Stephan Vermaas the team psychologist who you can hear in the soundbyte. For more of our culture based content you can find in_ at @thisisin__ on instagram First up in the podcast is Michele...

Gaming is a whole universe that seems separate from 'the rest of the world', yet it has an almost “subspace” existence in that it’s everywhere all the time on every level even if you don’t notice it. Companies like Discovery, Seattle Coffee and even meditation apps use gaming/gamification to encourage certain behaviours, which either benefit them or you, or both. In todays podcast I spoke with esp...

Friends of the pod Terry-Jo and Nicole join Brett and Tequila in studio to explore dating. It all started when Terry-Jo said that Nicole has all the best stories. There was a Death guy, Attempted Dog Murder guy (who upset Terry-Jo) and Mercenary Guy ... amongst others. Sorry about the sounds of drilling that happen later on, and brief bouts of uncontrolled laughter. #dating #moderndating #datingon...

In this week on in_ this week, which you can find @thisisin__ on instagram. We spoke with a variety of people about their experiences while using dating apps. reports are mixed, but everyone has an opinion and stories, ups and downs, regrets and joys. I am interested in Dating Apps for a variety of reasons. I’m interested in how people use them, why they do so the way they do and what to look out...

Season 2 of in_ conversation begins with an interview with fashion academic and curator Dr Erica de Greef. The dialogue on this topic is traditionally about ecological issues but Erica brings a more human and considered touch, we discuss the decolonization of fashion and what impact that could have both locally and globally. Follow @afri_digital on instagram to see Dr de Greef's work. Regarding th...

Entrepreneur, Nutritionist and Health & Wellness Enthusiast Claire Pye came in studio to break down a few misconceptions about diet as well as to give some solid advice on how to approach food. #diet #fad #food #keto #paleo #bloodttypediet #nutrition #health #bodyhacking #dietfads #faddiets #Voguediet

One of the most fascinating things about biomimicry is that its an adjustment in the way that we think, including the angles at which we approach problems or solutions. Podcast guest Jessica Berliner explores this incredible way of how to look at things, as well as gives us a super cool exercise that you can do to help awaken this part of your brain. #biomimicry #biomimetic #design #communication...

As we have seen on multiple media channels, there is a growing concern globally regarding the environment. For generations, citizens have paid lip service to environmentalism, and for the first time, this seems to be changing. Young people especially are at the forefront of this change in view. In today’s in_ conversation we spoked to Zayaan Khan, who is a food activist, artist, historian and educ...

In today’s podcast guest editor Thembela Dili spoke with sneaker culture icon and humanitarian Zaid Osman. Zaid’s story is so much bigger than sneakers and culture. His story is about hope, drive and the bigger issues of the world. It’s an inspiring interview. Enjoy it. What you wear on your feet tells people so much about you. Sneakers are not functional items, they are democratising communicator...

In today’s in_ conversation I spoke with friend of the podcast Tash Garisch. His journey is incredibly enlightening and highly recommended listening for those who are confused about the gender zeitgeist. This week on in_ (@thisisin__ on Instagram) we explore the conversation surrounding gender, primarily from the perspective of people who do not subscribe to binary gender norms. This is a sensitiv...

Vita du Plez is one of the coolest people we’ve interviewed, a person with a strong sense of self and a clear vision for the work she does and what it means. She is equal parts Lover and Therapist. We are seeing people from all walks of life embracing their sexuality, that can take multiple different forms, from the in real life occasions where people are more open to discussing sex with friends a...

in_ conversation this week we spoke with thoughtful SJW July Eccles @wreccles, and Jason Stewart CEO of HaveYouHeard about the challenges of Social Justice. We wanted to step away from judgement and focus on the development of the SJW movement, what July has learnt over her years of activism and where we see SJW activism going in the future. Of course we diverted off course for a little while, but...

The tidal wave of Cannabis Culture seems almost inevitable in South Africa. Even under a sketchy decriminalisation ruling by the Constitutional Court many businesses are popping up and the perception amongst people previously petrified of the product have changed 180 degrees. in_ conversation this week Tyrone Platt - Weedtrepreneur and Activist gives his thoughts on the long ongoing fight for lega...

After almost a decade of monogamy Dan and Zoe opened themselves up to polyamorous love, this is their story. #polyamory #polyamourous #polyamorous #compersion #alternativelifestyle #alternativelove #fetlife #fet #altlove #nontraditionalrelationships

In todays episode of in_ conversation we speak to Wendy Moor Croft about her feelings on Men Are Trash South Africa is going through a massive crisis regarding the way our country views and treats womxn on a daily basis. The media throws stats at us and despite this we simply don’t seem to be reacting as a nation or as individuals to the horrors inflicted on each other, especially against womxn an...

In todays episode of in_ conversation we speak to Munya Chanetsa about his feelings on Men Are Trash South Africa is going through a massive crisis regarding the way our country views and treats womxn on a daily basis. The media throws stats at us and despite this we simply don’t seem to be reacting as a nation or as individuals to the horrors inflicted on each other, especially against womxn and...

South Africa is going through a massive crisis regarding the way our country views and treats womxn on a daily basis. The media throws stats at us and despite this we simply don’t seem to be reacting as a nation or as individuals to the horrors inflicted on each other, especially against womxn and children. In light of this in_ will be exploring #MenAreTrash. We will be unpacking this hashtag and...

In a fantastic surprise Brett had the privilege of speaking with Lecturer in Architectural Technology Material Processes and Systems at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Jose Luis Garcia del Castillo. @garciadelcastillo in this pod Jose-Luis elaborates on the impact AI has had on design and we unpack Generative Design and what it means… amongst some other nonsense too :) :) #artifi...

Automated Lifestyle is the world that we have slipped into without us even knowing about it. AI has crept into the fabric of our society and has either “relieved” us of small decision or its “taken” them away, depending on who you talk to. Regardless Automation is here to stay, and this week we’ll chat with AI designers and users to get a broader understanding of its present and future. (follow us...

The theme of The Single Life was really interesting to delve into, we have seen many developments into the alternatives to traditional relationships. Last week we spoke to people who have decided again kids in favour of pets, and this week people who have decided to embrace their singleness rather than view it, as much of the world does, as some sort of affliction. In today's podcast I got to spea...

The opposite side of Pet Parenting are neglectful pet owners, and as a result there are hundreds of abandoned dogs arriving in shelters on a daily basis. As a reaction to this issue Joanne Lefson created Oscars Arc and The Woof Project to help manage this problem in today’s Conversation Joanne has her own say on Pet Parenting including her famous piggy #Pigcasso. Follow @thisisin__ on instagram to...