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Single Serving Cinema looks at one critical scene in a movie every other week. We explore how the scene is constructed, what the scene achieves, and what it can tell us about the movie as a whole. Hosted by Tim & Tay.
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Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 official podcast. Subversive ideas you won't hear anywhere else.
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Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs. Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark. Because life is too short to take the news to heart, and in typical South African style, we choose to laugh so we don’t cry.
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Former MMA journalist and current member of the MMA media, Chamatkar Sandhu talks to the biggest names in combat sports every week. Sandhu has been involved in the fight game for well over a decade and now has his own show to have open, honest, and real conversations with the people in the biz he’s most interested in talking to.
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How a rich man fell from a bike into a dark hole of drugs
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Antonio Iozzo: A South African billionaire who conquered drug addiction. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 82: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Anderson, 2004)
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Show Notes The Wes Anderson Collection by Matt Zoller Seitz The Most Difficult Shot in Movie History (And Why It Matters) Synopsis The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissuo tells of the story of the titular oceanographer, on the hunt for the rare shark that killed his friend so he can exact revenge and film his next movie. Starring Bill Murray, written by…
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Time to celebrate few but honest politicians
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Manyi, Xivambu, Makhubele and Baloyi should be lauded for not lying to us. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Rams chats to Oupa Segalwe, author of Lucas Mangope: A Life. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 81: Mad Max: Fury Road (Miller, 2015)
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Show Notes We shot a YouTube video about film formats on 35mm film The Insane Realism of the Film That Invented the Modern Car Movie Synopsis Mad Max: Fury Road finds the franchise’s titular hero caught in the escape of Immortan Joe’s harem of wives, under the leadership of Imperator Furiosa. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, and directed by …
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The ANC cuts Dada Morero to size over JMPD to foreign nationals proposal. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Julius Malema let’s in know what he thinks of Floyd Shivambu and the rest of the world. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 80: Gone Girl (Fincher, 2014) w/ Bunny Stephenson
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Synopsis The film centers on the marriage of Nick & Amy Dunne, the nature of which is called into question (along with the former’s culpability) when the latter goes missing on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, and directed by David Fincher, Gone Girl was released Oct. 2, 2014. Where to watch Gone G…
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Kabelo Gwamanda finally does something visible
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Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda Quits: He will not be missed. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Mboro's one act unravels in what seems like a biblical drama. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 79: American Psycho (Harron, 2000)
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Synopsis The movie centers on Patrick Bateman, a handsome, intelligent and successful young professional in 1980s New York that moonlights as a psychotic killer. Starring Christian Bale, directed by Mary Harron, and based on the book of the same name by Brett Easton Ellis, American Psycho was released on April 14, 2000. Where to watch American Psyc…
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Former president Jacob Zuma continues to score many firsts. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Broadcaster Clement Manyathela opens up on Palestine, family, GNU and future plans. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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All ears on the ground as the world waits to hear Donald Trump SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Ramokgopa polishes her Afrikaans for new role
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Gauteng Agriculture MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa gets her veldskoene and Afrikaans ready as she takes office. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Gayton McKenzie looking to democratise "people's" sports and pastimes. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Mbhazima Shilowa advises Fikile Mbalula not to worry about Helen Zille. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Zulu Boy sings praises about his comic book hero Jacob Zuma
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Hip Hop artist Zulu Boy rewrites history from here to Cuba via Angola. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Another season done! We wrap up in our usual fashion by comparing our rankings of the taglines from this year's movies. Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on LetterboxdBy Tim & Tay
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A government of narcissistic unity in the making
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The ANC risking all sorts of STIs as it seeks to take everyone to bed with it. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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EXCLUSIVE: Ramaphosa resigns (it's a joke)
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A leaked letter of President Cyril Ramaphosa resigning as leader of ANC and RSA. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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The most credible poll reveals which parties and politicians the voters hate most. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 77: The Nice Guys (Black, 2016)
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Tim and Tay are back to wrap up the season with one of their favourite movies in recent years, The Nice Guys. Tune in for a chat about "Big Russ" and the comedic stylings of Ryan Gosling. Synopsis An alcoholic detective and a purposeless tough guy become embroiled in a missing persons case that takes them on a journey through the many corrupt echel…
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Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni guides us on what to expect post May 29 2024. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Pens on fleek as ANC runs towards election day
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President Ramaphosa and his acolytes find their pens at the right time. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Is Ayanda Allie a new political force or farce?
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Former broadcaster rolls up her sleeves and she drops mic for politics. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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E44: Is EU austerity back? With Yanis Varoufakis, Karin De Rigo, Federico Dolce and more!
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In a quiet vote last Tuesday, EU lawmakers brought in new rules for public spending… which could have a profound effect on millions in Europe. The supposed goal of this overhaul was to make the rules clearer and more investment-friendly, with supporters calling them a necessary step towards economic stability. But critics say the change will force …
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It is time President Ramaphosa increases the number of National Orders
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Many South Africans are excluded by the limited National Orders awarded by the President. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Meet Kabelo GP, the most abused but successful Kaizer Chiefs fan
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Kabelo Moumakwe turns his hurt about Chiefs into profitable content. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Vuyiswa Ramokgopa aims to buck the family trend and oust the ANC
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Another Ramokgopa enters politics, but not for the ANC. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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E43: BANNED from Germany for speaking out for Palestine — with Yanis Varoufakis
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The long repression of pro-Palestinian voices in Germany reached a peak last Friday. German police shut down the Palestine Congress, a vital event to unite activists around a ceasefire for Gaza. They detained participants, including Jewish activists; they deported a Palestinian speaker. And then they banned our own Yanis Varoufakis, not only from m…
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In this special annual episode, Tim and Tay highlight a few notable movies from 2023. Not necessarily the best or our favourites, but certainly worth seeing! Tim The Killer (Fincher) The Taste of Things (Anh Hung) The Creator (Edwards) Tay Poor Things (Lanthimos) How To Blow Up A Pipeline (Goldhaber) The Holdovers (Payne) Links: Filming The Holdove…
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Jacob Zuma is real-life comic character Phunyukabemphethe
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Zuma keeps on escaping the traps set for him. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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E42: What the hell is happening in Germany? The brutal attack on pro-Palestinian voices
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As Israel’s genocide in Gaza rages on, Germany is leading efforts to silence criticism of Israel's actions. The German government and its institutions have cancelled a stream of cultural events that show solidarity with Palestine, smearing prominent artists and intellectuals – many of them Jewish – as anti-semitic. They’ve intimidated activists and…
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Tim and Tay leave pretentious and inconvenient movies behind and switch to the principal media of the modern age: streaming TV. In the first episode of Solo TV Dinner we explore Andor and how it finds impressive depth working within the Star Wars IP machine. Synopsis Andor tells the story of the titular hero’s journey from apathetic rogue to dyed-i…
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Colleen Makhubele promises guns, grants and boreholes for all
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New party SARA comes out blazing with promises from here to Malamulele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Tim and Tay discuss what is likely the most beloved Star Wars anthology film, Rogue One. A compelling but compromised film, Rogue One introduced new visuals, themes, and characters to the cinematic Star Wars canon. Tune in for a discussion of Gareth Edwards' knack for imparting scale on the big screen and a lot more. Synopsis Rogue One details the …
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How tables have turned against Mapisa-Nqakula
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National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula seems to be caught out of order. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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E41: Russia vs NATO — is nuclear war on the horizon?
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The proxy war in Ukraine between NATO and Russia has come into sharp focus in recent weeks. French President Macron refused to rule out sending troops to Ukraine, provoking a wide backlash. The German leader, Scholz, claimed that British soldiers are already fighting on the battlefield. Putin warned of nuclear war if NATO troops were sent to Ukrain…
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The Democratic Alliance takes silly to new heights SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Tim and Tay try to look at Star Wars with fresh eyes in this episode on the genesis of one of film culture's most valuable, gargantuan, and mixed franchises. Synopsis Star Wars (renamed "Episode IV: A New Hope" in ‘81) tells the story of Luke Skywalker, a farm boy that gets caught up in the rebel alliance’s desperate efforts to destroy the galactic…
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Did you have a dream that we did an episode on Dune: Part 2? Well, it's happening, just as you dreamed it. Notes: Stellan Skarsgård on his career Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on LetterboxdBy Tim & Tay
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Soshanguve aircraft flies below the radar
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How a small aircraft in northern Pretoria has escaped media scrutiny. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Rams takes Julius Malema by the horns
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Julius Malema opens up about socialism, xenophobia and Kaizer Chiefs. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Tim and Tay celebrate their national heritage with this discussion of BlackBerry. Tune in to hear about Canada's inferiority complex, tangents about long lenses, and more. Synopsis BlackBerry charts the major chapters in the life of the once-iconic smartphone and the people who created and sold it. Starring Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton, and dire…
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Meat, food and lies galore as the country gears for elections. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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E40: The war on truth – Julian Assange, media and global discourse
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This week, we’ll have the final ruling on whether Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, to face a 175-year prison sentence for revealing the secrets of power. The case casts a long shadow over press freedom, signaling what many see as the ultimate demise of journalistic independence. At the same time, the media’s historical role in supporting…
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The day green slime reduced the reds into a joke. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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SSC 70: The Social Network (Fincher, 2010)
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Tim and Tay are joined by Kyle Snarr to talk about one of the most critical movies of the century: The Social Network. We discuss its legacy as part of Fincher's oeuvre, its effect on the cinematic landscape, and just how damn good it is. Synopsis The Social Network portrays (with great artistic license) the creation and tumultuous growth of Facebo…
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E39: Farming fury — what’s really driving EU protests?
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Farmers’ protests have erupted across the EU. In Germany, Greece, Italy and other countries, they’re blocking city centres with tractors, spraying manure on government buildings and pelting officials with eggs. Why? Inadequate compensation, high taxes, red tape and the impact of climate regulations. Establishment media have dismissed the protests a…
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