Best 2000 Mp Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Kevin Crawford, Cruise Director and Khulani Kumalo, Event Co-Ordinator on board the MSC Splendida 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

Life on board for passengers and crew are closely linked and all the fun is connected to the weather, the crew and so many other factors. This enjoyable, fun and interesting interview was conducted on the MSC Splendida during a media attended cruise to Portugese Island in early February 2024! Catch the Cruisin Magazine with the full story…

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Ajabu Festival 10:07

5M ago10:07

10:07

AJABU (adj) – Swahili word meaning amazing, marvellous, fantastic, wondrous or incredible Example: “Tamasha la ajabu la cocktail!” meaning "Amazing cocktail festival!" Welcome to AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival, a bi-annual event to be held in Joburg and Cape Town, which will bring together the best of hospitality and showcase leading brands, t…

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Interview with Honorable Tongai M Mnangagwa (MP) Deputy minister of Tourism and Hospitality 7:44

5M ago7:44

7:44

At Meetings Africa 2024, I was privilaged to have a short interview with the Depuity Minister of Tourism and Hospitality and chat a little about what Zimbabwe has to offer besides Vic Falls. We chatted about Chipangali, their animal rehabilitation centre, the Kariba houseboats and so much more. Its a wonderful place to visit and especially the East…

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Maya, Manfred and the Bushbaby 19:30

6M ago19:30

19:30

This is the story of Maya and Manfred who created a unique camper van called Bushbaby. They retired from their normal jobs in Switzerland, and took the Campervan to Africa. They are now travelling through Africa. Maya translates wildlife books into German and Manfred photographs the wildlife and landscape. Subscribe to Maya's blog and purchase some…

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Dogs for Wildlife with Jackie Law 15:19

6M ago15:19

15:19

There is an amazing story behind Dogs 4 Wildlife 'Dan'. Around a year ago Dogs 4 Wildlife was contacted by a wonderful women named Caroline Bridle. Caroline saw a social media post on our important work and felt compelled to reach out to us. In 2013, Caroline's son Daniel Bridle, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, just a year later in 2014 Daniel …

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How to find hobbies as an adult (And Actually Make Time for Them) 18:08

7M ago18:08

18:08

3 January 2024 1:40 PM Uveka speaks to Geniene Preston about dip making, creating personalised covers for cell phones and of course board games. The Pocast link to 702By Geniene Preston

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Jean Philippe Bittoncourt, General Manager Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Kampala Uganda 10:33

7M ago10:33

10:33

Jean Philippe Bittoncourt talks to Geniene Preston about what the hotel means to its guests and the surrounding community in Kampala, Uganda. Its not just a hotel, its a family that offers sustainability, supports local suppliers and offers many conferences and events to those who live in Kampala. @ugandatourismboard2567 @ExploreUganda @SheratonHot…

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Introduction to the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda 4:17

7M ago4:17

4:17

This is a podcast as the information about the Park is wide and varied. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the birds we spotted and the banks were filled with so many species of both birds and animals. We saw elephant, hippo, warthog, crocodile and of course a proliferation of birds that Ken Lovell didn't know where to point his camera. Th…

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Prossie, Ranger Guide at Kibale Primate Park, Uganda, talks to us about the Unique Chimpanzee Experience 12:07

7M ago12:07

12:07

Prossie, a ranger guide at the Kibale Primate Park in Uganda, tells us all about the park and how they care for the chimpanzees. She tells in detail about the park with no fences and how human settlements live side by side with wild animals. She also explains the rules of the visitors and why they are so important. I loved the experience and here i…

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Geniene Preston talks to Celestine Masiga, Lodge Manager of Gorilla Heights Lodge, Uganda 10:45

7M ago10:45

10:45

Gorilla Heights Lodge sits in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the Western side of Uganda. The winding road up to the Lodge shows some of Uganda's most beautiful scenery. The Gorilla centre is close by and within easy reach. Their love of their community shows in all the community projects they are involved in. Their lodge is one of the most beaut…

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Turyatemba Gad, Lodge Manager Chimpundu Lodge, Kibale National Park, Uganda, tells us more about the lodge 9:43

7M ago9:43

9:43

When visiting lodges in African countries, its often good to get the story behind the story. And here Turyatemba gave us a really good look behind the scenes. His staff were very knowledgeable and always helpful. And the community spirit shown at the lodge, is largely because of the support shown to local communities. Guests are treated to a wonder…

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Mr. Bradford Ochieng, the Deputy Chief Executive of Uganda Tourism Board 14:27

9M ago14:27

14:27

Experienced Chief Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the investment and tourism management agency, coffee industry, government Ministry of Finance with unlimited skills in International Business Linkages, Corporate Communications, Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Due Diligence. Strong business development profess…

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Searching for Sugarman - Stephen Segerman talks to Geniene Preston about Rodriguez 45:48

10M ago45:48

45:48

We all remember the days of Vinyl and stereo players that belted out the music of the day. Then in the 70's along came the establishment blues - Rodriguez. His lyrics made our parents wonder about our future and one day Stephen Segerman together with Malik, a Swede, went to go and find him. This is the story.... Read all about it in our current iss…

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Its the Wild Wild West in Heidelberg Gauteng with the Wild Pear Shack 19:18

12M ago19:18

19:18

The Wild Pear Shack is a charming and cosy room situated on the host's property in Heidelberg, Gauteng. Whether travelling for business or leisure, this room offers a comfortable, convenient stay. The room has its own private entrance and is furnished with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, a toilet and a basin. Life is a B…

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Life is a Beach talks to Sandra and Lisa, mom and daughter duo, of Die TuisHuise and Victoria Mansions 9:42

12M ago9:42

9:42

I had the privilage of meeting Lisa and her mom, Sandra during a recent visit to the World Travel Market and again when I was able to stay over on the way back from a business trip to Cape Town. What an incredible duo. Mom, now in her 80's but still very actively involved, joined us for the interview and her daughter, Lisa, an absolute gem and so p…

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Clive Foss of Nottingham Road Hotel tells the story of the hotel 25:50

12M ago25:50

25:50

Our favourite stop is always the popular Notties Hotel which celebrated its centenary anniversary a few years ago, securing its place solidly in the history books as one of the Midlands’ most popular hotels. Geniene spends time with Clive as he tells her all about the hotel and its history. Visit the Notties hotel Website · Email the hotel for grea…

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Kian Barker of Shaker Barker/Eco Lodge St Lucia talks about life and adventures 24:27

1y ago24:27

24:27

I caught up with Kian on his flat bottomed boat on the Isimangaliso shortly after one of his tours. Amongst the reeds where the weaver birds made their nests, we chatted about his boat, his adventure company and Eco Lodge where he does more than 50 shades of green, he ensures that his lodge runs without harming the planet and his tours are personal…

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Its a real jungle at Jungle Lodges 9:55

1y ago9:55

9:55

Geniene Preston of Life is a Beach caught up with General Manager of Jungle Lodges, Anikethan Chandre, at the World Travel Market Africa, in Cape Town early in April 2023. He shared with us the activities, lodges and background to the resorts in India and it certainly gave me thought to want to visit! Most of their lodges are resident in the Karnat…

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Buyers Beware of Scammers like Felix Holidays 20:35

1y ago20:35

20:35

There are scammers lurking in every corner of the internet and on the street. This is no different. Not only did they use an ATOL number that didn't belong to them but they also scammed many people out of their hard earned money. Instead of standing up and telling people to stop paying while they resolve their financial issues, they continued to ta…

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Rui Carreira, former CEO TAAG Airlines, joins me at WTM Africa 14:11

1y ago14:11

14:11

Rui Carreira, a respected airline pilot for the military, commercial airline pilot and now former CEO of TAAG, talks about the challenges faced by Angola and its African counterparts. His love of Angola and of flying, shines through as we share moments in his career both past and present. Book your flight nowon TAAG Airlines · Live Love Listen to L…

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Bruce Davidson tells the story of Bruce .... and BLD 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

Bruce Davidson is iconic to most of us in the travel and sports arena. Not only did he make a huge success of the media centres for the travel shows in South Africa but he also is dedicated to the growth of sport within South Africa. Together with corporate companies who believe in our sport, he is making big inroads into uplifting local sport. He …

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Nicky Vakaloudis CEO of SOJO and Tandi Potgieter of Icarus Media tell us why we should love South of Joburg 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

9:16

Once you listen to this interview, you will understand why people don't leave the South of Joburg. Most of us grew up in the South and have very fond memories as we left home and moved on. But that is no reason for us not to return and enjoy the area once more. Conact Nicky on nicky@sojo.co.za for more information or visit the website for all the l…

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The Bounce of Robin Ball 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

Robin Ball has been in sports tours and involved in sport in general since the 70's. His love of Travel and Sport has led him on a journey that includes 8 Olympics, has almost never missed a World Cup for Rugby or Soccer and knows almost every crickter's statistics by heart. His favourite soccer team is Liverpool and certainly that means he will ne…

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The Story of Richard Finch - The Orphan who came in from the cold... 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

22:50

Richard Finch is a very interesting man. I met him during one of my trips to Durban and found that he had such a rich and interesting story, that anyone staying in his guest house would find it a privilage to listen to him and enjoy his anecdotes about growing up in England and of course ending up in South Africa. His guest house,, Ekhaya Ballito, …

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Moritz Wellensiek, Black Brick Club 19:10

1+ y ago19:10

19:10

"Empty offices get a makeover aimed at millennials who might not want to be tied to one place but want a range of living amenities. In the late 1980s, when Moritz Wellensiek was four, his German father — an obstetrician-gynaecologist —was offered a position at a Durban hospital.For his father and his Italian-born mother it began a back-and-forth li…

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Paul Clayton, Organiser of The Africa Rally, is his own pathfinder... 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

There are some firsts in life which will stay with you forever, taking part in The Pathfinder Edition of The Africa Rally will definitely be one of them. Paul Clayton shares his journey with me. and that of the upcoming rally starting 3 July in Harties north of Johannesburg and ending in Niarobi on the 23rd July 2023. Only 50 vehicles can enter and…

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Geniene Preston talks to Wayne Neath from Dream Resorts and Hotels 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Explore the South Africa you know and love. Break away in the berg, dive deep in the ocean or have an adventure in the bush, Dream Hotels & Resorts has the perfect spot for whatever your wanderlust demands. Click here to read moreBy Geniene Preston

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Andrew Attwood talks to Geniene about Antbear Lodge post Covid 23:09

2+ y ago23:09

23:09

What makes this Drakensberg accommodation option so special is that we are offering cozy & comfortable accommodation in a luxury cave. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg Mountains. We also offer accommodation in mountain view suites and garden view suites. This is an upmarket Eco exp…

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Ellen Oosthuizen - -Chairperson and exceptional leader of PCO Alliance 29:42

2+ y ago29:42

29:42

Ellen has had her hands full with so many changes within the event and conference industry that I was fortunate enough to meet with her at an event we were both attending. She was full of news and had a great outlook on how the world has changed and the new hybrid of having conferences both online and with the reality of being in a room where socia…

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On the Africlassic Zanzibar Beach with Shaun Boyd of Afrisafari 27:53

2+ y ago27:53

27:53

Coming out of COVID is not easy and most hospitality venues used the opportunity to upgrade, change and look at things from a different perspective. Shaun has assisted Africlassic in finding their market and going forward. We talked about the venue, the market and of course tasted the most delicious meal in the Morocco Supper Club, cooked by their …

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Eddie Kramer, Recording Producer Extraodinaire.... 59:31

2+ y ago59:31

59:31

Edwin H. Kramer (born 19 April 1942) is a South African-English recording producer and engineer. He has collaborated with several artists now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, the Kinks, Kiss, John Mellencamp, and Carlos Santana. Even lesser known gro…

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117 on Oak - Cullinan 23:37

2+ y ago23:37

23:37

This quaint and beautiful guest house, nestling in the heart of Cullinan, is the brain child of Lisa Marie and her husband, Jacques Pistorius. They decided to start the guest house as part of a project to afford the sprawling property and give their children a great place to grow up. Soon it got so busy they had to buy a house nearby to actually li…

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Riviera on Vaal - Chat to GM Daniel Tharratt 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

Life is a Beach went off and visited the Vaal Riviera hotel. It has recently been refurbished and hotel GM, Daniel Tharratt, took us through some of the upgrades. 6 new rooms with self catering options for long stays, a supper club (which hosted Elvis and Friends with Shaky Russell), and slowly upgrading all the floors to be more modern and have a …

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Audrey McMillan, CEO Sapro - Update on Shipping status 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

Audrey McMillan, the CEO of SAPRO, Exporting Home Abroad, has challenges that most freight companies are facing today. The shipping of containers around the world has not been as smooth as they have been in the past due to a number of factors. Here she tells us why your favourite food may be slightly delayed in arriving in your SA Store but not to …

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Shaky Russell and Friends 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

Shaky Russell and Friends are one of South Africa's best tribute bands because when they pay a tribute, they certainly honour the band they are paying homage to. I was fortunate to see Shaky and his band of merrymen at The Riviera on Vaal during October 2021 and Elvis had certainly not left the building when you close your eyes and listen. Catch th…

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Nancy Zwiers - Funosophy - Where you grow and play through executive coaching 55:35

2+ y ago55:35

55:35

Nancy Zwiers who runs her own company Funosophy, is an intuitive and innovative former corporate executive who loves to help people grow and play through executive coaching. Her talk about inventing toys and games and the marketing mindset of an inventor will include an understanding of the psychology and philosophy behind the importance of play.…

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Bait-To catch a killer 33:19

3y ago33:19

33:19

Janine Lazarus was used as a killer's bait back in 1991. For years she kept the story and the information ready to one day write a book. And finally she did. In this interview we chat about what happened and how the book came about to be launched on 24 August 2021. SA Commuter Radio · Reach out to Janine on this link to purchase the book…

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Delivering nostalgia to South Africans around the world 34:57

3y ago34:57

34:57

Audrey McMillan, CEO of SAPRO International, talks to me about the company's success built on delivering nostalgia to South African's worldwide. South African shops across the globe, order their food, drinks and iconic items into the countries in which they currently reside. Her knowledge of multiple customs requirements and new products within the…

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Robert Forsythe and Andre Wederpohl - Hobby Historians 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

Hobby historians, Robert Forsythe and Andre Wederpohl, traced the soldiers journey and battles from the West of Johannesburg close to the Cradle of Humankind, through to Paul Krugers' Farm in Boekenhoutfontein, where Robert purchased the farm and created Kedar Lodge. I caught up with them at Misty Hills, Conference Hotel and Spa, and had a live his…

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Bill & Mary Harrop - Up Up and Away 33:22

3y ago33:22

33:22

Bill Harrop has been on the South African tourism landscape for many years and is an iconic representation of a family business built on a solid foundation with great vision. I took the opportunity of interviewing Bill in one of his balloons, high up in the Magaliesburg sky during our 36 hours in the Cradle. I was fortunate to be able to include hi…

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This Ability - Simon Manda turns disability into an ability! 25:03

3+ y ago25:03

25:03

This Ability, a newspaper published by Simon Manda, carries content relevant to integrating the disabled with the outside world, otherwise known as the "non-disabled".. His vision has helped those who did not have a voice and where they needed to be accepted, he stepped in and made it possible. Currently he is involved with News24 in assisting him …

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Cousin Approved - Barry Hilton goes digital! 1:12:35

3+ y ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Barry Hilton, our cousin, has been entertaining us for years on South African stages and abroad. He is a South African icon like boerewors and braai, like melktert and koeksisters. Here he talks to Geniene Preston about how he has kept up with the times by re-inventing himself with online product reviews while going back on stage. Cousin Approved P…

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My African Conquest - Julia Albu 35:16

3+ y ago35:16

35:16

Julia Albu is one of the most incredible octogenarian's you will ever hope to meet. She is full of life, and smiles and I had the privilege of interviewing her a while after her return from her epic journey across Africa and then onto England to see the Queen (who incidentally didn't have the time to see this fabulous person who had just driven in …

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Living Legends Series - Joe Tshabangu (Activist) - Episode 2 49:33

3+ y ago49:33

49:33

We celebrate legends whilst they are still alive to tell us their story. We catch up with Joe Tshabangu, a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, mentor and activist. In a two part series, we tell his story More podcasts from Life is a Beach!By Geniene Preston

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Living Legends Series - Joe Tshabangu (Activist) - Episode 1 1:01:47

3+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

We celebrate legends whilst they are still alive to tell us their story. We catch up with Joe Tshabangu, a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, mentor and activist. In a two part series, we tell his story Listen to the second part of Joe TshabanguBy Geniene Preston

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Celebrate Southern Africa with Dawn Denton 23:14

3+ y ago23:14

23:14

What makes Southern Africans unique? Is it how we see the world? Is it the norms and values instilled in us by our parents in Africa? Is it the African ‘village’ that raised us? Is it the solid foundations our DNA give us, in a unique existence on the southern tip of the continent? An outsider would say that Southern Africans see bright colour in e…

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Choose CareerCentre and affiliate with Lifewell 1:39:32

3+ y ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Gerard Govender, MD and founder of Lifewell together with Career Centre's operations director, Ischtelle Hechter, connect and discuss the affiliate program offered to entrepreneurs. Career Centre · LifewellBy Geniene Preston

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Multilevel Marketing - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 1:22:06

3+ y ago1:22:06

1:22:06

Multilevel Marketing has many facets and many products. We have 4 entrepreneurs that share their journeys of this quagmire of finding resellers to sell products.By Geniene Preston

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Zirk Botha - Adventure across the Atlantic 35:49

3+ y ago35:49

35:49

Cabo Frio, 08 March 2021: Rowing for the planet and sustainable development, and sponsored by juwi Renewable Energies, extreme adventurer and ex naval officer, Zirk Botha (59 years old) completed his solo transatlantic ocean crossing on his boat ‘Ratel’, from South Africa to Brazil in 71 days, a total distance of 7200km or 4000 nautical miles (nm).…

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Ingrid Koor - Chairman of Union of Jewish Women JHB Chapter 16:26

3+ y ago16:26

16:26

In their 90th year of existence, Ingrid takes on the role of ensuring that their many outreach programs together with fundraising, continues to grow. In this interview she shares her vision for the JHB Chapter and the programs that the women are involved in. Donate now and win a travel getaway worth R70,000!…

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