The Baascast

What challenges do young designers face in a world ruled by AI slop? Where did the inspiration come from for this year's STRAB designs? I had a chat with 2nd year graphic design student, and this year's winner of the STRAB New Designer Competion, Simoné Duvenhage. Check out her handiwork on the all the STRAB Social Media pages and 2026 Merch! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠h...

Wat kan ek leer van iemand wat al die Spaanse Camino gestap het? Iemand wat al meer keer oor begin en sukses behaal het, as wat ek begin het? Iemand wat haarself al telkemale doelbewus herontwerp het - beide musikaal en as mens? Dit was met dié mindset wat ek my gesels met Luna Paige benader het - en ek was nie teleurgesteld nie. Ons gesels solo travel, die mindset van 'n sukkelende musikant,...

We say the words, we make the jokes... we see the movies and we form our own ideas about what Schizophrenia is. Then we have a chance to change everything. To reshape what we know about a disorder that affects as many as 1 out of every 100 people on planet earth. Recording this podcast with YANA's Linda Prinsloo taught me a lot. I hope that listening to it, offers you the same. Support the fun...

Waaroor praat mens met 'n band wat net-net langer bestaan as wat 'n episode van die Baascast lank is? Toonhoog het die Battle for Boogie 2025 gewen, en hul was ook finaliste in die jaar se Netwerk24 Rockspaaider kompetisie - maar hul is skaars 2 jaar lank al 'n orkes. Dit was dus 'n gulde geleentheid om dié episode van die Baascast, kinda in 'n band konsultasie sessie in te ver...

WAARSKUWING: Die episode deel met sake soos verslawing, self-skade, en meer. Sensitiewe kykers wees gewaarsku - maar weet net, die is 'n verhaal van hoop! TUIN praat vir die eerste keer uit oor haar ervaringe van die afgelope paar jaar - Hoe sy haarself uit 'n pad van verslawing en verderf gekry het, en die waarhede wat sy geleer het along the way. Ons gesels ook oor haar nuwe song (wat sy...

Bos Boogie is een van my gunsteling feeste... en nie net omdat dit met Baas de Beer allitereer nie :-p Die fees bied fans van local rock, indie, folk en alternative musiek die kans om teen 'n ridiculously billike prys 'n naweek van musiek, maats en amazing memories in die bos te geniet... skaars 30 min buite Pretoria. Ons gesels met fees-oganiseerders Jan-Hendrik van Staden en Eugene Verre...

From Principles and Inked Chairmen, to kids on both sides of the Detention Spectrum... In this Baascast First, Baas de Beer talks to a bunch of lekker people over at Afrikaans Hoër Germiston about the upcoming AHGie Fees, appropriately themed "Roots & Wings Carnifest". The event takes place on 30 August 2025. -------------- Click on things: Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeB...

Originality vs Creativity vs... The Horny Fox? In the previous Baascast episode, Baas de Beer had a chat with Riaan Smit from the band Crimson House. In this -special- Baascast Brief, you get to see the actual art that was created, as well as listen in on some special thoughts discussed during the process. [[ This is a new vibe I'm trying out for Baascast Briefs... if you like it, lemme know!...

The iconic frontman of Crimson House - Riaan Smit - sat down with Baas de Beer to talk about his move to south AFrica, the scene in Namibia, and share some sage life advice... -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Guest: https://www.growone.africa -------------- Recorded at Huf Puf Palace, Strand (Cape Town)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.

The truth about private clubs, dispensaries and legalization in South Africa. Also: Growing RDP houses in the Karoo - true story. Baas de Beer had a chat with Kobus Schoeman, founding director of Grow One Africa and HempWorks... it's about high time it happened! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Guest: https://www.growone.africa -------------- Record...

It's the 8th Misty Waters Music Festival - and this years promises to build on their reputation for going bigger ande better each year. I had a chat with Dian Rosslee, the organiser of the festival about all sorts of things - like what do they look for in a band when doing bookings, to the benefit of arrows over frozen nuts. For more info/tickets to the event: https://lakeumuzi.co.za/misty-waters-...

Oh the stories this soul can sing... or tell, for that matter. Join me as we chat to Albert Meintjies about his illustrious career, moving to Glentana, and how Covid helped him to make music! - WARNING - This turned out to be aan audio-only podcast, coz my cameras failed, but hey, at least you get to see Albert for a bit. -------------- Click on things: Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBe...

What's wrong with SA theatre? How does one "make it" in the acting world in SA? Are people going to take offense? For answers to these questions and more, I spoke to Ildi Kungl. The Pillowman is a 2003 play by British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Ildi Kungl van der Linde is the director, producer and one of the stars in this play hitting the stage at Theatre on the Sqaure from 1...

Boerseuns, boobs and new beginnings... Also, The Pillowman. In this revamped, reimagined brand spankin' new episode of The Baascast, I talk to one of my favourite people in the world - Gugu Madlabane... and you're invited to sit in on the convo! Check out The Pillowman on stage at the Theatre on the Square from 18 Feb - 2 March 2025 Tickets on Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/ev...

Conrad Jamneck is meer as net 'n legendary sound guy, die front man van 'n band wat nou al vir 21 jaar lank nie bestaan nie, 'n festival fundi, en eienaar van Daisy Jones - die coolste venue vir live music in Stellenbosch. Hy is ook 'n pa, 'n man, 'n vriend, en 'n diep siel met 'n Nick Cave fetish. Soms interview ek mense - en soms gesels ons net lekker. Luister na...

I know nothing about politics or finance. In this episode of The Baascast, I chat to Jacqui Uys - City of Tshwane MMC for Finance... If stories about breastfeeding under pride flags and strategically avoiding toilet-based political sabotage in the parliament sounds like something that might interest you, give this episode a listen. I also got a crash course in politics, kinda. -------------- Stalk...

Life lessons, business principles, personal growth tips and some possibly contentious opinions on the current state of the SA music scene... I chat to Henry van Schalkwyk, owner of Audiotorch and main brain behind Band Beats in this episode of the Baascast. -------------- Stalk Baas de Beer properly: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer Guest: http://www.audiotorch.co.za Sponsor: https://www.instagra...

Christelle and Laura are two very interesting people. In fact, so interesting, that I would highly suggest you give this chat with The Russian Dolls a listen! We see pretty privilege from their perspective, navigate our way through bad jokes and brilliant advice... and we talk about Galpalooza - a fully female fronted music festival experience on 9-10 Aug 2024 at Klitsgras, with a FREE pre-party a...

Is pretty privilege, really a thing? Are men treated better in the music industry? Am I old just because Sarah said so? Listen to this week's Baascast Brief to hear what the ever-awesome Sarah Jade has to say! Sarah Jade is playing at Galpalooza - a fully female fronted music festival experience on 9-10 Aug 2024 at Klitsgras, with a FREE pre-party at Railways on 4 Aug! Tickets: https://qkt.io/...

I chat to Jolene East about what it's like being a female musician and event organiser in South Africa, playing in a band with her husband, and why some people think she does not like men much... Jolene is not only a musician, business owner and all round fun person - she is also the main brain behind Galpalooza - a fully female fronted music festival experience! Check out Galpalooza on 9-10 A...

Some bands are just a joy to work with, from bookings and promos to baascasts and braais. Indie Dog ticks all the boxes. Don't know them yet? Now is a great time to join the Indie Pack, move into the Indie Kennel and get acquainted with Indie Dog! Let me hear you howl! -------------- Stalk Baas de Beer properly: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeerGust Links:https://campsite.bio/indiedogband ----...

I started this chat with an unintentional insult. Luckily, Cito is a very nice person... and we got to dive into how he expresses himself through his different projects: WONDERboom, El Cantante, Absinthe, BLVD HVNNY and more! He drops some legit advice for younger musos too... and of course, we talk coffee. And STRAB. And... well, tell you what, just watch the thing. Check out the new WONDERboom a...

A band, a bond, a family... it's Hoot 'n Anny! We talk music, inspiration, life lessons and more. See why Hoot 'n Anny is more than just a couple of musos (see what I did there?), and learn from their wealth of experience. Through the ups and downs, they have stuck together in an industry so well known for driving couples apart... -------------- Stalk Baas de Beer properly: ⁠⁠https://l...

We chat Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents and Ignorance. Like, dit you know that being SAMRO registered does not do what you might think it does? If there's ONE Baascast you watch as a entertainer/performer, or anyone in this music scene... make it this one. Thank you Steyn IP for standing up for the musicians, comedians and entertainers of South Africa! -------------- Stalk Baas de Beer properl...

Can you earn money busking in Pretoria? What's the use in going to open mics? What vicious lie did I tell? I chat to Johan van Zadelhoff about his musical career and gear innovations. Take 15min and get to know a true friend of the local music scene in this Baascast Brief. -------------- Stalk Baas de Beer properly: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer Guests: https://www.instagram.com/zadelhoff_...