Best Serengeti Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 25: Breakfast With Hassan - Our Serengeti Safari Guide 53:38

13d ago53:38

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We’re having breakfast in the middle of nowhere. In the SERENGETI. With one of my new favorite people. If you’ve ever been on the fence about going on a safari experience, Hassan will convince you. Hassan shares with us about his life, what it takes to become a safari guide, and how he deals with difficult tourists. LOL. If you’ve ever wondered wha…

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Episode 26: Leadership Series - Annie F. Downs 53:51

11h ago53:51

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THE ONE, THE ONLY Annie F. Downs is on the podcast this episode!! This is historical, people. Somehow, in all our years of friendship, Annie hasn’t been on my podcast before! Grab a pen and paper because you’re not going to want to miss what Annie has to say about leadership, humility, dreaming, leaving, and when to stick around a little longer. Th…

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Wavy Bagels & DRIVEBY (Episode 87, S7) 53:03

17d ago53:03

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Wavy Bagels and DRIVEBY take us behind the wheel and into the driver’s seat to discuss their collaborative journey and what fuelled the making of their album, “A CARFULL”. What happens when there are too many bagels in a 2006 Sabaru? Find out on this week’s episode.Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity MediaArt direction: Mango S…

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Episode 24: Leadership Series - The Art Of Encouragement With Jordan Montgomery 49:10

20d ago49:10

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My friend Jordan Montgomery is joining us to teach us about the art and science of ENCOURAGEMENT. Encouragement is a universal language that the whole world will understand in your personal life or your professional life. Jordan gives us great examples on how to encourage others including Putting others first Taking responsibility outside of your l…

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Lee Scott (Episode 86, S7) 1:22:14

25d ago1:22:14

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Rapper/producer Lee Scott joins us for a candid conversation to capture the essence of his practice and heart of his latest self-produced album, "To Tame a Dead Horse" 🐴👽📡Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity MediaArt direction: Mango SharkAbout: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring though…

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Episode 23: Getting To Know My Dad Before His Dementia... 43:33

29d ago43:33

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It’s almost Father’s Day, so who better to have on my show than MY OWN DAD, Dr. Fermin Whittaker?! Many of you have been on the journey with me as I walk with my parents through my dad’s dementia. And they currently live across the street from me!! You’ve fallen in love with the sweet, sweet old man he’s become. And you’ve fallen in love with my mo…

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Women Running Wild for Women | The Grumeti Fund's Women's Empowerment Project Changing Lives in Tanzania 33:31

29d ago33:31

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Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, we're joined by two amazing women from the Grumeti Fund (GF), Singita's conservation partner in Tanzania, Skyler Nuelle (Head - Partnerships & Impact Analysis) and Frida Mollel (Head of Community Outreach Programme). Frida shares her inspirational story of overcoming cultural barriers to get an education i…

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Episode 22: I’m Spilling All The Secrets That You Want To Know About My NEW BOOK Reconnected PLUS A Sneak Peek Of The First Chapter 43:49

1M ago43:49

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This book means a lot to me. I put my life on hold for it. I put a lot into it. I didn’t look at a screen for 7 weeks. I lived with monks at a monastery. And I lived with an Amish family on their farm. And then I lived with my family at home. I didn’t disconnect. I reconnected. I’m not unpacking everything in the book today. But I am answering some…

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Heems & Lapgan (Episode 85, S7) 51:41

1M ago51:41

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Heems and Lapgan make a perfect combination. After a six year hiatus, the former Das Racist rapper recently teamed up with the Chicago-based producer/beatmaker for his latest album, "LAFANDAR". With a renewed focus, Heemy joins us alongside Lapgan to discuss its creation, working at Spotify during his time away from making music, developing and bui…

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Episode 21: Father Of The Bride Pt. 3 - Talking (And CRYING) Through My Daughter’s Wedding With The Women In My Life 33:53

2M ago33:53

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Join me, Heather, Seanna, and Sohaila (and our friend Jacinda!) as we work through some BIG feelings about the wedding in 4 days. What’s it like to be the father of the bride, the mother of the bride, the sister of the bride, and the bride herself? Listen and find out. This is raw and authentic. With lots of tears. And there are nuggets that come o…

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The Pride of Tanzania - Singita Lodge Leaders Shattering Glass Ceilings for Women in Ecotourism 36:32

2M ago36:32

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We meet two dynamic women in senior management at Singita Grumeti, Tanzania. Bronwyn Laing (GM at Singita Serengeti) chats to Joyce Moikangoe (Lodge Manager at Singita Sasakwa Lodge) about female leadership and how they lift others as they climb. Joyce was born in Tanzania, studied in South Africa, then returned home to give back and be a part of s…

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Serengeti (Episode 84, S7) 59:11

2M ago59:11

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From MF DOOM to Slim Shady to Dr Octagon, hip-hop has a long history of artists with multiple personas, but none so charming or whimsical as Kenny Dennis –Serengeti's loveable mustachioed Chicagoan. Last month, the prolific Illinois native released the latest chapter in his KDz series – brimming with lore and answers! Here, we discuss and unpack th…

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Episode 20: Father Of The Bride Pt. 2 - Wedding Countdown, Update On My Parents, & Why It's Okay To Feel All The FEELS When Seasons Change 17:59

2M ago17:59

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Wow! Talk about wedding brain… At the time of recording this, we’re about to head to Jackson, WY for my first-born daughter’s WEDDING. I feel different about my daughter getting married HOURLY, so I’m talking through that with you. I’ve been putting together a video for her that has just been reminding me of how far we've come and what an honor it …

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Episode 19: Father Of The Bride Pt. 1: Tips For Building Your Parent-Daughter Relationship, Wedding Talk, & The Bride Herself - Sohaila Whittaker 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Welcome to the first FATHER OF THE BRIDE episode! We are less than 20 DAYS away from marrying off my FIRST-BORN daughter. Y’all… We talk about our feelings as the day approaches, the father-daughter dance, the ceremony, the details, and MORE. If you have young daughters, I hope this gives you a helpful perspective as they grow up. Plus, I give you …

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Gabe Nandez (Episode 83, S7) 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Gabe Nandez is a tour de force. After quietly releasing three top-tier projects last year, the New York based rapper returned last month with the Wino Willy helmed Object Permanence on POW Recordings. With a renewed focus, Nandez joins us to discuss his latest EP as well as his unique journey on this week's episode!Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke …

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Episode 18: Talking About Some Of The Most Impactful Music That’s EVER Been Released With Brett Younker And Kristian Stanfill From Passion Music 39:41

2M ago39:41

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This is a very special episode for me. I go WAY BACK in my feels as I talk with some old friends. Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker from Passion Music join me on this episode to talk through the history, power, and trajectory of Passion. Passion Music deeply shaped my life as a worship leader (back when I was young and hip). We’re digging into th…

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Guided by Nature - How Singita Unearths Local Talent and Turns them into Guiding Experts 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Ever wonder how Singita transforms Tanzanian nature lovers into the polished, knowledgeable guides leading their exceptional game drives? Ross Couper (Singita's resident photographer and former guide), sits down with Grant Telfer, the (Head of Singita's Guide Training in Tanzania), to get the recipe. From a Singita field guide in South Africa, Gran…

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Episode 17: One Of My OLDEST Friends: Pastor Matt Brown Talks Carlos 1.0, Being Young Leaders, And MIRACLES 56:31

3M ago56:31

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We are rewinding time with this episode. Matt Brown knew me before most. We’re talking about a season of my life that most people don’t even know EXISTED. That’s right. I used to be a worship leader / Christian music artist. And it all started at Sandals Church under the leadership of Matt Brown. Over 20 years later, and he’s still there! Matt saw …

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Episode 16: My Wife Heather And Her Closest Friends Share Marriage And Parenting WISDOM That You Don’t Want To Miss 57:33

3M ago57:33

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My daughter is getting married, and we are in the THROWS of wedding season. She had a bridal shower this week, and it was so beautiful to see her surrounded by so many women who have been walking with us for literal DECADES through marriage and parenting and now having adult children who are getting married in 5 weeks! So, I asked them two question…

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High Risk, High Reward - 20 years of Conservation Success from the Grumeti Fund in Serengeti 29:02

3M ago29:02

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In the Western corridor of the Serengeti lies a 350,000-acre game reserve that’s been protected by NGO, the Grumeti Fund, for the last 20 years in partnership with the Tanzanian government, creating opportunities for communities too. (It’s also Singita’s amazing conservation partner in Tanzania.) The landscape was devoid of wildlife when they start…

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Episode 15: How Do You Still Go To Church When You’re Not Sure How To Put Trust In Those People Again? 44:48

3M ago44:48

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This episode is for YOU. Not everyone who is listening at once. Just you. You know that I go to church, and I love my church. But you also know that I’m not shy about speaking out about how the church has had many missteps over the years. So what do you do when you’ve been hurt by the church but you still want to be part of it? I unpack part of my …

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Angry Blackmen (Episode 82, S7) 54:01

3M ago54:01

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Fresh off a trip to NYC, we're back with a brand new episode, featuring special guests Quentin Branch and Brian Warren of Angry Blackmen. Learn about the lore and labour of love that went into the making of their latest album "THE LEGEND OF ABM", and much more on this week's show!Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity MediaArt dir…

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Episode 14: My Son Losiah Talks About TURNING 18, Parenting Teens, & So Much More!!!!!! 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

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The baby of our family is transitioning into adulthood, and I have so many THOUGHTS!! Losiah and I sit down and talk about what we've been through and what's next. My son brings the WISDOM, so grab your pencils because you’re going to want to take notes. I hope this conversation helps you see your kids differently and maybe prompts some good questi…

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Style & Design - 30 Years Later - How Singita Ebony gets a Gentle Refocus 30:23

3M ago30:23

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Today, we're taking a trip back to where it all began – Singita Ebony, nestled in the shade of giant trees along the Sand River, in Sabi Sand. It's not just a lodge; it's the beginning of our 30-year journey and a beacon of our 100-year purpose, filled with memories for many people. Under ancient Ebony trees, the Bailes family brought their dream o…

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Episode 13: The CREATOR of “Don’t Stand On Issues, Walk With People” - My Friend Mike Ashcraft 43:26

4M ago43:26

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This is an episode I’ve been looking forward to for a LONG time. My great friend and the creator of the statement that has changed my life and many others… Mike Ashcraft is in the house! Mike dives into what it really means to not stand on issues and walk with people. Plus we talk about what it’s like to build and lead a church AND taking care of a…

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Episode 12: The Art Of Resilience - Tips For When Life Isn't Playing Nice 28:38

4M ago28:38

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If it feels like you just can’t catch a break in life, this episode is for you. Today we’re acknowledging the fact that sometimes life just sucks. And it’s okay to admit that! But how do we not get stuck there? I’m sharing what I love to do in those tough seasons… praying promises, feeling the feelings, celebrating the small wins, and so much MORE!…

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Marv Won (Episode 81, S7) 52:57

4M ago52:57

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This week we're joined by Detroit's Marv Won, a dual threat MC/producer, who after much anticipation, is set to drop his Mello Music Group debut, I'm Fine Thanks for Asking. In this conversation Marv speaks on his forthcoming project, working with Quelle Chris (with whom he announces he has a project in the works with), Big Proof (RIP), his dream o…

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Episode 11: Overcoming Your Fear Of Sharing Your Work With The World 33:35

4M ago33:35

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Have you ever created something that you’re really proud of, but when it comes time to share it with the world, you don’t feel like it’s good enough? Or maybe even that you’re not good enough? Let me tell you something: no matter how many books I’ve written or talks I’ve done or videos I’ve shared, I fear self-promotion. I’m fearful of what people …

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Benny Boom (Episode 80, S6) 59:23

4M ago59:23

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This week Benny Boom discusses growing up in Philadelphia, how a chance encounter led him to working for Spike Lee's 40 Acres, assisting Hype Williams as AD, directing his first music video for Channel Live, making videos for artists such as Nas, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, and so much more!Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity MediaA…

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Episode 10: Your Questions On Israel & Palestine Answered w/ Todd Deatherage 54:18

4M ago54:18

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I LITERALLY had to hold myself back from saying “oh, that’s good!” every ten seconds during this conversation because it is just SO GOOD. Todd Deatherage from the Telos Group is back again to answer YOUR questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Todd’s ability to speak to people from all different points of view is incredible. He brings a nuan…

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The one who swims with sharks with Lebogang Matlakala 47:32

4M ago47:32

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Lebogang Matlakala, Future Leaders Program Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) is a paradox. A girl who grew up in the dry and dusty interior of South Africa who is an avid diver and oceanographer. An impressive academic and public speaker who advocates for simple and effective communication of complex issues to local co…

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Episode 9: YOUR Questions & My Thoughts: Everything From Church Culture To Pickleball 40:25

4M ago40:25

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It’s been a heavy couple of weeks, so this week I asked YOU what you wanted me to talk about. There were so many great ideas that I couldn’t pick just one. So today is a smorgasbord of thoughts based on your submissions! I talk about... How to “faith” again when Christian spaces feel hard Whatever happened to the ASL goal? What did I think my life …

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