The Shady PHodcast

*Guest: Kate Turkington – The OG of Storytelling & South African Broadcasting* This week, we sit down with an undeniable icon — *Kate Turkington*. A legend of the airwaves, a fearless traveller, a master storyteller, and, dare we say, the *real OG of the rap game (you’ll see why)*. Kate holds a *First Class Honours degree in English* from London University and an *MA Cum Laude** from Wits. She was...

Guest: Kwesta – Da King of African Rap (DAKAR) K1’s finest. The voice of the grootman generation. On this episode, we’re joined by none other than Kwesta, for an honest and powerful sit-down that dives deep into the man behind the music. We talk: - His come-up and early grind in the game - Taking a necessary break from music and the reason for it - The meaning and motivation behind his new album,...

The legend. The pioneer. The OG. This week on The Shady Phodcast, we sit down with none other than Siya "Slikour" Metane — a titan of South African hip-hop and a digital visionary who paved the way for artists long before “influencer” was even a thing. From founding Skwatta Kamp to digitizing music and launching SlikourOnLife, Slikour has shaped the culture and the business behind it. But in this...

**From Barber’s Chair to Business Mogul** — this week on *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with the visionary behind South Africa’s most iconic grooming brand: **Sheldon Tatchell**, founder of **Legends Barber**. In this in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation, Sheldon opens up about: * Quitting his job to chase a dream * Building **70+ Legends Barber branches** across the country * His powerful pa...

The unstoppable rap duo straight outta Bloemfontein, Stino Le Thwenny, pulls up to the studio. We get into the REAL reason why they’re here: because honestly? You can’t go anywhere without hearing their names. From street anthems to studio takeovers, they’re making noise everywhere — and we had to find out what’s really going on behind the bars and beats in their rise through the South African hip...

The best to ever do it is in the building! Ladies and gents, please welcome none other than Temba Bavuma – cricket icon, role model, and a true symbol of discipline and resilience. In this unfiltered, powerful, and inspiring episode, we unpack it all: the highs and lows of life as a professional cricketer. The business and money behind the sport. Growing up in Langa and how his roots shaped him. T...

This week on The Shady Phodcast, we get political… In the studio, we’re joined by a friend, brother of the show, and no-holds-barred commentator — the one and only Zimasa “Mooshstaffa” Vabasa: podcaster, philanthropist, political analyst, and businessman. We’re diving deep into: The approval of Budget 2025 — who’s really winning here? The looming collapse of the GNU — is this a shake-up or a strai...

This week, the gents are joined by two South African film industry legends, Matli Mohapeloa and Motlatsi Mafatshe! They take a deep dive into the world of filmmaking and producing films independently, discussing everything from creating your own films to running a production company — along with all the challenges and rewards that come with it. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the pow...

A hip-hop icon who needs no introduction—Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, AKA Gigi Lamayne, is in the f*cken building! Gigi shares her real-life experience of working with Emtee. Plus, you won’t believe who’s converting feminists! Did Sizwe reason with clout chasers? Maybe this is why podcast mic prices need to go up. And find out how to curb HIV & AIDS. The Shady PHodcast · Shady PHodcast Pl...

Welcome to another epic episode of Shady Phodcast, where we drop knowledge, laughs, and shade! :microphone: This week, we’re kicking it old school with none other than the Old School Doctor Khumalo*, bringing you a conversation with one of the realest in the game, the OG himself, *Tol Ass Mo*! We're diving deep into the mind of a comedian navigating depression while keeping up appearances, breakin...

Are you or your girl part of the Melrose running club? Zelensky is making demands to the USA. Its either money or the minerals, thats the Trump Way! Smash Afrika starts a Podcasting channel and killing radio. Warras claims to have been cancelled from the main stream media. Brand association and radio salaries. Imagine a show with PH, Warras and Smash Afrika, well they are all going back on radio o...

The one and only iconic Smash Afrika is in the building, dropping gems from Big Brother Mzansi— Shower Hour to the Cash Pot! Why is Warras sending d*ck pics to everyone?! McDonald’s is under fire for branded school desks. “America cut our funding!” But let’s not forget—we had Soul Buddies, and WE WANT SOUL CITY BACK, along with Sister Bethina! Same gym as Karabo Moroka?! PH on Hyrocks Fitness. Wha...

How Warras and PH met, Does Warras need a Botox? how does Ama - phara control traffic when we have robots? the budget speech 2.5 leak. Kenny Kunene graces us with his presence, owning his Sushi King brand, how he transformed JHB within months of arrival. Did you know Joburg has an Asphalt Plant? Creating a revenue from cashless Bus and train payment system. Shady PHodcast Playlist

The legendary Trevor Gumbi is in the studio chopping it up with the gents. PH shares the story of the first time he met Trevor and how it connects to the iconic bread and milk story! Chidima's mom gets arrested for fraudulently re-entering the country. Do you know Korone Engineering? Watch to find out how a R149 million tender for Lilian Ngoyi Street ended up being awarded to a Nigerian company. T...

The gents are BACK! This time Mbuzi the GOAT (the sheep who identifies as a goat) joins them to talk about $50M worth of condoms sent to Mozambique by mistake, Kanye West teaming up with Diddy and is Trump and Musk the new power couple? Brand new feature unlocked - WhatsApp Leaks EXPOSED! Shady PHodcast Playlist

Part two of two episodes, where we track back at the most awesome highlights of the year from our weekly episodes with Warras, watch how he roasts everyone! We call this one the Shady Roast! Shady PHodcast Playlist

Part one of two episodes, where we track back at the most awesome highlights of the year from our weekly episodes, with Warras, we call this one the Shady Roast! Shady PHodcast Playlist

Dr Yvonne Chilimanzi sits down with the boys on all things relationships, PH asks for professional dating advice, stop saving woes, she for the streets and Warras admits to seeking help from misogyny. Shady PHodcast Playlist

Guess who slept thru his gig? Xmas lights celebration means no traffic moving thru Melrose Arch, President Cyril Ramaphosa eases restrictions on Naija Visa applications and Jay-Z makes an appearance on the Diddy list. Shady PHodcast Playlist

Weekend PHola with the gents, What’s radio without Awards, after fame math, Gayton Pledges 50K grant to legends of entertainment, Mamkhize SARS raid. Shady PHodcast Playlist

Diddy gets yet, another thumbs on his house arrest request. Kanye's past comes knocking. Thoughts on Kendrick's GNX? South Ahh rebels over foreign ownership of tuck shops Shady PHodcast Playlist

Dr's talking to an endocrinologist (Hormone Dr) about hormonal imbalances, Ozempic on weight loss vs diabetes and hormonal therapy in men and women Shady PHodcast Playlist

What's doper than having a main stream rapper in studio? It's having a SAMA award winning rapper in studio! Priddy Ugly joins us to speak all things Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, his own experience in the ring. Miss SA, Mia Le Roux dropping out of Miss Universe and why the Minister in the presidency wants to smoke out the illegal miners out of a closed mine at Stilfontein. Shady PHodcast Playlist

We bring you the trendiest and most hectic, topical conversations to hit the algorithm. We speak on Trump winning the USA 2024 elections and how it will positively impact South Africa. Did you hear about The 67th Grammy Awards nominees this past weekend, Thuli Phongolo being the Levi's Bum of Midrand and how about the Baltasar Effect? Shady PHodcast Playlist

The Shady PHodcast won an award, Whoop Whoop! A bunch of winners! We sit down with Boity Thulo and Roiii to chat about their new album release, a collaboration of note. There's hope for the homeless people in Cape Town. What constitutes a date? RIP Quincy Jones. Shady PHodcast Playlist