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Jon Durnell (@jondurnell) and Kelly McInerney (@hollyweirdo) host this Boardwalk Audio podcast where they get stoned with a guest, go to the movies, then dissect the film immediately after. You don't have to smoke weed to enjoy the pod, but you should enjoy watching movies. Who knows? Maybe an episode will entice you to watch a movie you wouldn't normally like! New episodes every other Tuesday! For more info check out our twitter @imdweed and www.imdweed.com
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“Nothing is more imminent than the impossible . . . what we must always foresee is the unforeseen.” ― Victor Hugo The World of Vala’s biggest single battle. The raw version of the battle took a total of five hours to sit down and record. The edited version has been cut down to just over three hours and forty minutes. You will get this edited down v…
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In Conversation with Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce
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In this episode, we speak with Vala Afshar. Vala is the Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce. Formerly, Afshar was the CMO and the Chief Customer Officer for Enterasys Networks, responsible for global marketing and customer service and support operations. An award-winning inventor of social technologies and customer services operations, Afshar is…
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Sjava talks about returning home due to no gigs & his stint on 'eHostela'
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After being away from the spotlight for several months last year, Sjava has lifted the lid on being forced to return home to KwaZulu-Natal due to having no gigs and his short stint as a villain on eHostela. Cast by award-winning director Mandla N to “shake things up” on the show as a villain called Fish, Sjava told the TshisaPOD how his character w…
In #94 it was a toss up to choose which TWO new movies to review (WW84 or Soul) but we chose the better, more liked one and hey we all can use a Pixar film right now right? Jon and Kelly had on the lovely and funny Seattle comic Erin Ingle and the three of them discussed the very cute Soul. Is it the best Pixar movie? Is it the worst? What is your …
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental - Bestselling Author of Smart Cities for Dummies, Former CIO for the City of Palo Alto, USA
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In this episode of the GX podcast, host Ian Khan interviews Dr. Jonathan Reichental. Summary Cities of the Future are expected to be technology-driven and yet offer the best experiences for residents. The evolution of these cities has already started and as technology progresses, we are making progress towards automation, intelligent infrastructure…
“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” ― Sun Tzu The World of Vala’s biggest single battle. The raw version of the battle took a total of five hours to sit down and record. The edited version has been cut down to just over three hours and forty minutes. You will get this edited down version s…
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96. Assault on the Kingdom of God (Part 3)
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“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” ― Sun Tzu The World of Vala’s biggest single battle. The raw version of the battle took a total of five hours to sit down and record. The edited version has been cut down to just over three hours and forty minutes. You will get this edited down version s…
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96. Assault on the Kingdom of God (Part 2)
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“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” ― Sun Tzu The World of Vala’s biggest single battle. The raw version of the battle took a total of five hours to sit down and record. The edited version has been cut down to just over three hours and forty minutes. You will get this edited down version s…
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96. Assault on the Kingdom of God (Part 1)
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“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” ― Sun Tzu The World of Vala’s biggest single battle. The raw version of the battle took a total of five hours to sit down and record. The edited version has been cut down to just over three hours and forty minutes. You will get this edited down version s…
“Sometimes fighting against evil is not a choice, but an imperative.” ― Unknown Ezra has raised an army and is ready to take the fight to Rokander. Will Rokander be prepared for the machine of war churning underneath his feet. Or will his hubris blind him to the path of victory? Cast Derrick - Dungeon Master of Fate and Mystery John - Rokander Assi…
In #93 we talked about one of the most classic holiday family films: Home Alone. Jon and Kelly had on the funny Scott Luhrs and the three of them broke down the movie as well as mentioned a few of their other favorite things like Adam Sandler movies and more.. This is one of those rare/excellent movies that you really cannot hate this movie, if you…
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Ian Khan in conversation with Mohamed Bin Taliah - Chief of Government Services, Government of UAE
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the GX Podcast. In this episode, our guest is Mohamed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services, Government of the United Arab Emirates. Mohamed talks to Ian Khan about the overall vision for public services in the UAE as well as the exciting work his team is doing in bringing enhanced experiences to their residen…
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Welcome to the GX Podcast - A Message from the Host
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Welcome to the GX Podcast. Listen to a message from host Ian Khan about what the GX podcast is all about and its relevance to address global government service challenges and opportunities. GX Podcast is a one-of-its-kind podcast on government experience thought leadership. In our inaugural series, the technology futurist Ian Khan talks to governme…
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Langa Mavuso on his six word story strategy that helps him write a song
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Singer-songwriter Langa Mavuso has shared the strategy he uses when it comes to translating a complex emotion into a song. In an interview with the TshisaPOD, Langa lifted the lid on artists finding their creative style needed tact and understanding of the music space.By MultimediaLIVE
“Never was anything great achieved without danger.” ― Niccolo Machiavelli The Land of Earth has fallen. The Land of Death has now taken its place. After forcing it’s people out and flooding the city Rokander sits upon the throne of his new nation. With the party poised to stop him in a steady retreat who is left to stand against the might of the Go…
In #92 Jon and Kelly had Vala Bird on and the three of them broke down one of the greatest satire films ever: I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. This blaxploitation parody film still hits hard and makes you laugh a shit ton. Definitely shows how the Wayans brothers just crushed it from the very beginning. 'Definitely a fun one go listen. Also watch the movie…
The day never ends for the new God of Oaths, Ezra Hearthstone. Just as she saved the citizens of Verdun from Santana’s vaconic rampage she now must turn to continue the evacuation of the land of snow. As Ezra’s group reaches Starfall and began the evacuation how much longer can they stay in front of the God of Death? And what happens if these two f…
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Faith Nketsi finally shares what happened to her rap career & that deal with DJ Maphorisa
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Music video vixen and Have Faith reality TV star Faith Nketsi has admitted that her rap career was never going to last after she discovered it was “way harder” than it seemed, but she's proud of herself for giving it a go.The reality TV star made this and many other revelations on the second season of her reality show and spoke to TshisaLIVE about …
In #91, Kelly and Jon stayed spooky and watched David Cronenberg's The Brood with Laura Peek. It's spooky and wacky -- just like the podcast! Just kidding, we're not spooky. This is a fun one. We talk about the movie and the weird twist and express relief that it's not as nuts as his remake of The Fly. Listen and enjoy! Follow Laura on instagram: @…
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Naima Kay on her musical comeback and lockdown battles
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Gospel house singer-songwriter Naima Kay got candid about 4-year hiatus before the release of her recent single Imimoya and what the lockdown has taught her as an artist.Though her career may have been put on pause, Thando hitmaker Naima Kay has come back with her new single Imimoya, an anthem speaking to her own and global lockdown struggles.Chatt…
“Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” ― Joseph Fort Newton Queen Santana and King Remus have reached The Walled City of Verdun. Completely spent the party must find a way into the city. Will Santana be able to get her people to safety. At the same time as the darkness encroaches the city a new player prepares to take the stage in the “…
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Gogo Maweni of 'Izangoma Zodumo' on Jackie Phamotse's 'snakes for wealth' claims
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Popular sangoma Makgotso “Gogo Maweni” Makopo of Mzansi Magic's reality show Izangoma Zodumo fame has weighed in on claims made by author Jackie Phamotse that some celebrities get their fame and fortune from using "dark magic" involving snakes. Gogo Maweni opted to sit out the online conversation, but she shared her thoughts on the matter with Tshi…
“Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” ― Joseph Fort Newton Queen Santana and King Remus have reached The Walled City of Verdun. Completely spent the party must find a way into the city. Will Santana be able to get her people to safety. At the same time as the darkness encroaches the city a new player prepares to take the stage in the “…
“A true plague of a girl. And yet a queen in every sense of the word.” ― Renee Ahdieh With Drakon currently, safe Adesina finds herself at a crossroads. Does she rendezvous back with Santana and Remus to better protect the evacuation route for the evacuees of the Land of Earth or, does she head north to try and make contact with the Dragons. Just a…
“A true plague of a girl. And yet a queen in every sense of the word.” ― Renee Ahdieh As Rokander’s invasion of the Land of Earth continues Queen Santana and King Remus must unite to bring their people to safety. Cast Derrick - Dungeon Master of Fate and Mystery Sam - Santana Samoon Support Entertainment Stew Check out our affiliate for the episode…
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Traditional healer 'backs' Jackie Phamotse’s claim that celebs use ‘dark magic’ to get wealth
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After raising more than a few eyebrows on social media with her comments about “rich people using snakes to acquire wealth”, award-winning author Jackie Phamotse has teamed up with veteran traditional healer Gogo Bathini Mbatha to dissect the topic.By MultimediaLIVE
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Candy Tsa Mandebele on 'Skeem Saam', lockdown struggles & her diabetes journey
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Singer-songwriter Candy Tsa Mandebele says she is in high spirits as she celebrates a bill of good health and 10 years of living with diabetes.From accidentally being killed off by the internet at the beginning of the year to her personal financial struggles through the lockdown, Candy has had a 2020 of hardships.However, the musician seems to be o…
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Jub Jub to donate profits from 'Ndikhokhele' remake to families of the kids he killed
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Since serving four years of his sentence for killing four children and leaving two brain-damaged in Soweto while drag racing with co-accused Themba Tshabalala in 2010, rapper and TV presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has found a way to compensate the families affected.By MultimediaLIVE
Spooky season continues! Sometimes spooky movies are less spooky and more fun to make fun of...like Sweetheart! Jon and Kelly had on the killer funny Jenn Snyder. Jenn chose Sweetheart and the gang had a blast talking about this garbage fire! You can check out Sweetheart on Netflix, it's a Blumhouse production but that doesn't mean it's spooky. Fis…
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Vula Vala’s Zola Msizi talks about the hate he received for playing a gay character
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Since taking up the role of a gay character on the new drama series Vula Vala, budding actor, Zola Msizi has spoken out on how homophobic South Africans are.Zola plays the role of Lefa Kwena who lives in the shadows of his father’s greatness while trying to hide his sexuality.In a podcast interview with the TshisaPOD, Zola shared how it was natural…
In #89, we continued our new tradition of recounting a Scream for the spooky season. Last year we did this original, this year we did the sequel with the very funny Austin comic Chris Tellez. Is it as good as the original? Well, you know the answer to that already probably but this pod is a really fun one. We broke down the movie and discussed how …
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Gogo Maweni on 'witchcraft comments' & backlash to 'Izangom a Zodumo'
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Reality TV star and practicing sangoma Makgotso “Gogo Maweni” has been the talk of town since the release of Izangoma Zodumo, which has ruffled more than a few feathers. Izangoma Zodumo, according to a description by DStv, is a reality show about “two slay queens who have answered the calling”, and Gogo Maweni definitely came through with the drama…
We're back! In #88 we took a break from the spooky season and went...surfing and robbing banks!? Yes Kelly and Jon had on the very funny Atlanta comic Joe Pettis and the three of them dove in (get is because the ocean!) and broke down Point Break. This was Kelly's first time ever watching it and Joe and Jon's like 5000th! It's a very fun one. Lotta…
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Teddy of 'Gomora' fame on how it feels to be an award-winning actor
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Gomora star Sicelo Buthelezi, who plays Teddy on the soapie, has been a fan favourite since he made his debut on TV and walking away with the Outstanding Newcomer award at the 2020 Royalty Soapie awards, validated his hard work.In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Sicelo he plans to use the award to fuel him to do even better.…
“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.” ― Confucius With Ezra’s team moving ever closer to Starfall, Adesina and her squad tear across the land to get to Drakon, the King of the Land of Fire. Will they be able to take on save the King and hold off against the tyranny of Rokander? Cast Derrick - Dungeon Master of F…
We're still in spooky season and the spooky-ness keeps happening! Except this was more like spooky-funny as Kelly and Jon chatted with the Tuscon titan Matt Ziemak and the three of them broke down Tucker and Dale vs. EVIL. This was a fun one! The movie is great even if you're not into scary stuff. We break it all down including our favorite deaths …
Spooky season is upon us! So we went spooky silly with the campy favorite Death Becomes Her! Another Robert Zemeckis joint because we can't get enough of him! Jon and Kelly had on the lovely Katie Bowman straight outta Denver and the three of them chopped it up about the movie, Goldie, Meryl, and Bruce. It was all very fun, just like the movie. If …
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Nonhle Thema on joining 'Gomora' & her showbiz comeback
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TV presenter and actress Nonhle Thema is back in the spotlight as Cleo on the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora, and she's loving every moment of being on screen this time around.By MultimediaLIVE
In #86, we're going backwards! You may remember us reviewing the third Bad Boys, so now we're doing #2. Will we get to #1? Probably. This one was fun, we realized some things do not hold up -- in a Michael Bay movie? Wow who would have thought! Very fun podcast. Jon and Kelly had on Northwest comic Chris Mejia and the three of them got almost as li…
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Mam’ Angie: Growing up in a GBV environment allowed me to help others
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Angie Diale is known as Mzansi's counsellor, with requests to fix everything from people's relationships to the country's service delivery issues.She told TshisaLIVE that many of her own life lessons came from growing up in a toxic environment in which gender-based violence was rampant.By MultimediaLIVE
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Celebs weigh in on 'racist' Clicks ad campaign and ensuing protests
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South African singer-songwriter Zahara, comedian Nina Hastie and author Jackie Phamotse are among those who have slammed health and beauty retailer Clicks for an advert on its website which labelled African hair as dry and damaged, while white hair was described as “fine and flat”.The company came under fire on Friday after pictures of the advert w…
Un nuevo set, que se hizo desear pero supo cumplir.By VALA
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Isibaya’s Chris Q Radebe on playing 'disrespectful' king Dabula
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Even though he describes himself as a writer who also acts, actor Chris Q. Radebe has left many viewers touched as King Dabula on Isibaya, and he lives for the reaction he manages to get out of fans who love to hate his problematic character.Chris is a head writer on Isibaya and in a recent interview with TshisaLIVE explained how this actually help…
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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World w/Brian Kearley
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In #85, Jon and Kelly have on the very funny Phoenix comic Brian Kearley and the three of them dive into Scott Pilgrim vs The World. This movie is a great one and sometimes great movies are just great and there isn't a huge deal to complain or talk about BUT we did discuss our love of it and then roll into what's life like now day 102323 in quarant…
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Khanyi Mbau hit hard by the lockdown: It meant no income for the rest of the year
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Media personality and businesswoman Khanyi Mbau has been hit hard by the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown and the economic fallout it has brought, telling TshisaLIVE it has led to her writing off any chance of a proper income this year.The star is not only one of the most recognised faces in the entertainment industry but also has her own range of gin,…
In #84, Jon and Kelly have on Chris Siemer from Cincinatti. The three of them dove into the The Heartbreak Kid remake with Ben Stiller and his dad. This one is pretty wacky and a whole lot of fun. A lot of bombshells are dropped (like did you know Ben and Jerry is...Ben and Jerry?) and sandwiches were delivered. Episodes like this make you really r…
“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.” ― Confucius It’s time to start the evacuation of the Land of Earth. Ezra and her team are speeding towards Starfall, the Capital of the Land of Earth. With Rokander’s influence moving across the Land will Ezra’s team get there in time. Cast Derrick - Dungeon Master of Fate a…
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'I’m not a politician but I’m raising my voice': Why L’vovo is speaking out
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Kwaito veteran L'vovo Derrango has recently made it his mission to use his platforms to help “voiceless” South Africans, by advocating for them on issues that are close to his heart.Even though he’s been active on social media for a while, a few month of lockdown nudged L'vovo in the right direction. It dawned on him that his social media platform …
“Death twitches my ear; 'Live,' he says... 'I'm coming.” ― Virgil After escaping the onslaught of the dead our heroes were left battered and broken. After a moment of rest, they’re able to put together a last-ditch plan. Evacuate the Land of Earth. But now The God of Death must make his move. What steps will Rokander take on his first day of Godhoo…
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Marah Louw on Bob Mabena: ‘You don’t expect someone you know closely to suddenly be gone’
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Veteran actress and musician Marah Louw has added her voice to the chorus of tributes that have poured in for TV and radio legend Bob Mabena, telling TshisaLIVE that the pair had a special bond.Bob died on Monday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving Mzansi in mourning.By MultimediaLIVE
