The podcast where we look behind the mask, and challenge our preconceived ideas and biases. Politicians, celebrities, gangsters, and murderers all have one thing in common: they're all human.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe podcast where we look behind the mask, and challenge our preconceived ideas and biases. Politicians, celebrities, gangsters, and murderers all have one thing in common: they're all human.
Recent episodes include "Raised by Her Kidnapper for 17 Years: Zephany Nurse Story" (18 November 2024, 90 minutes), "Former Satanic Leaders Convert to Christianity" (24 October 2024, 112 minutes), and "Duduzane Zuma Speaks on Putin, Jacob Zuma, Gupta Scandal, and His Controversial Past" (19 September 2024, 117 minutes).
Wide Awake Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for Wide Awake Podcast is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wide Awake Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wide Awake Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Wide Awake Podcast is a society show with 60 episodes published.
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Episode #59
In this episode of The Wide Awake Podcast, I interview Zephany Nurse, also known as Miché Solomon, whose extraordinary story will leave you speechless. Zephany was abducted from Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town when...
Episode #58
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I spoke with Riaan Swiegelaar and Adri Norton, former leaders of the South African Satanic Church. They shared their journeys from Satanism to Christianity, highlighting...
Episode #57
In this episode of the Wide Awake podcast, I sat down with Duduzane Zuma, the son of former South African president Jacob Zuma. We had a deep and wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from his childhood in...
Episode #56
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I spoke with Mmusi Maimane, the former leader of the Democratic Alliance and the current leader of Build One South Africa. We talked about the reasons behind Mmusi's departure...
Episode #55
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had a conversation with Riaan Swiegelaar, the former leader of the South African Satanic Church. We explored his journey from being a Satanist to embracing Christianity after...
Episode #54
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I spoke to Gayton McKenzie, who is the leader of one of South Africa’s largest political parties, the Patriotic Alliance. We discussed former President Jacob Zuma and his new...
Episode #53
In this episode, I sat down with the most well-rounded sprinter of all time, Wayde Van Niekerk. We talked about his road to recovery after suffering from an injury. His unbelievable comeback and reclaiming the number 1...
Episode #52
In this episode, I sat down with the Mayor of Cape Town and Ex-Gangster Thando. We talked about some of the most significant issues facing South Africa, including the unfortunate reality of people living in Cape Town's...
Episode #51
In this weeks episode I spoke to the host of the True Crime South Africa podcast, Nicole Engelbrecht about the Krugersdorp cult killers. During this episode we delve deep into the disturbing and twisted world of these...
Episode #50
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Gayton McKenzie, the leader of the Patriotic Alliance. Our conversation delved into a wide range of topics, starting with his early involvement in criminal activities...
Episode #49
In this weeks episode I speak to Ellen Pakkies. She was known as a loving mother, a religious woman and an upstanding member of her community in Lavender Hill. But on a September morning in 2007, she killed her own son...
Episode #49
In this week's episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I had a conversation with the leader of the DA, John Steenhuisen. During our chat we discussed John's epic clashes with Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament, the questionable...
Episode #48
In this week’s episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I had a chat with the leaders of the Bad Boys gang and Pastor Andie. During this episode we talk about what it was like growing up in one of South Africa’s most dangerous...
Episode #47
In this week’s episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had a chat with Penuel Lungelo Mlotshwa, self-proclaimed "God Penuel". During this episode we talked about Penuel’s journey of self discovery, his pursuit of knowledge...
Episode #46
From Social media to one of South Africa’s fastest rising musical talents. This week I speak to Will Linley. This chat was one of the most insightful discussions I’ve had about the music industry and what it takes to...
Episode #45
In this week's episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Shapiro, South Africa's most acclaimed and controversial political cartoonist, better known as Zapiro. Despite facing...
Episode #44
In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I spoke to social media influencer and medical doctor, Dr Siya. We spoke about how Siya gained over 3 million followers on social media, the reality inside South Africa's...
Episode #43
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had a heartfelt conversation with my dad. We delve into his upbringing, the challenges he faced, and how he emerged as the amazing person he is today. We also talked about my...
Episode #42
In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to former gang member, Thando. His journey is unique because instead of joining a street gang he chose to stand alone in Africa’s most dangerous city, Cape Town...
Episode #41
In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dariusz Dziewanski. Dariusz is an experienced researcher, journalist, and author who has dedicated the last fifteen years to international...
Recent guests on Wide Awake Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Minister of Sport Arts and Culture, Patriotic Alliance
Minister of Agriculture and DA Leader, Department of Agriculture
Extreme endurance athlete, Cook Telman Law Group
true crime writer, podcaster, and content creator, True Crime South Africa
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