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Episode 39 - 'Loyalty and respect'

After a three-week long hiatus, Sbusiso and Sakhile are back for the normal dosage of the pod. They start by recapping Sbusiso's birthday before getting into a discussion about how the podcast makes it difficult for them to have flourishing love lives. The boys also break down the issue of sharing someone's privileged information when you no longer are on good terms, the controversial farm gate case which put South African President Cyril Ramaphosa under the microscope and much more! Sbusiso - Blxckie - 'Umoya' Sakhile - Pharrell Williams ft 21 Savage and Tyler the Creator - 'Cash in, Cash out'

Episode 38 - 'Couldn't sleep a wink'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by discussing having a snoring partner and the need to divulge key medical information during the first date. They also look into the appalling wealth disparity in Eswatini and South Africa which leads into a conversation about the need to have a positive outlook to life. Sakhile questions Sbusiso's foot fetish, UNESWA update, the contentious issue of whether owing pupils should be sent home and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - Rayvn Lenae ft Steve Lacy - 'Skin Tight' Sakhile - The Weeknd - 'The Knowing'

Episode 37 - 'Rapey Women'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by celebrating mother's day and gifting in general. They then recap Sbusiso's time away which leads into a conversation about silent competition in friendships. The boys also discuss the idea to amend the constitution to afford the electorate power to recall underperforming legislators, Sakhile asks if it's bad to think of yourself as your partner's best sexual experience and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - 2 Pac - 'Dear Momma' Sakhile - Sade - 'By Your Side'

Episode 36 - 'Male Insecurities'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by recapping their unannounced break from the podcast before getting into the physical abuse of men and how society tends to disregard the abuse of men in general. They also look into the case of the FINCORP employee challenging the company's recruitment of a new Chief Insurance Officer, the Prime Minister's announcement of the Thabani Nkomonye report and the controversial constitutional court ruling against an LQBQTI organisation. SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - FKJ ft Santana - 'Greener' Sakhile - Belly - 'All of me’

Episode 35 - 'Attachments'

After making way for the special episode commemorating Creativity and Innovation Day, Sbusiso and Sakhile are back for a regular dosage of the podcast. They start by taking a trip down memory lane as they reminisce on youth camps, school trips and debauchery teenage behaviour. The boys also talk about Bushfire plans before getting into a discussion about the new child pornography law in Eswatini which also covers unsolicited nudes and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - Kenyon Dixon 'Get high, get by' Sakhile - Jaden Smith - 'Rolling Around'

Episode 34 - 'Forced Privilege'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by discussing new music and Sbusiso attempts to clear up the stereotype of him being attracted to older women. The boys also deep dive into a landmark social media ruling in Eswatini and what it means for freedom of speech in the country. Lastly, they get into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the first ever black women in the Supreme Court in the USA, they give Rendition his flowers for being the second Liswati to bag a Grammy, and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - Vince Staples - 'When Sparks Fly' Sakhile - Tyler the Creator - 'November'

Episode 33 - 'Mindshift'

On this week's episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by discussing the shortage of maize supply from local farmers in Eswatini which leads to a conversation about gold-collar workers and the need for a complete mindset shift. They then discuss the controversial suicide of Lenhle Hlophe, who allegedly committed suicide three days before having to appear as a key witness in the case of his father's murder. The boys also get into new music, shows and much more! Songs of the week Sbusiso - Alex Isley & Jack Dine ft Robert Glasper - 'Still Wonder' Sakhile - Fkj and June Marieezy - Amsterdam (live jam session)

Episode 32 - 'Men on the pill'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by re-capping their weekend’s activities which leads them into a conversation on finances in relationships. They argue on the perfect time to disclose your finances to your partner, marriage costs and investing as a couple. Sakhile shares a personal discovery of how overthinking is detrimental to progression before they discuss Judge Jacobus Annandale’s controversial plea during the bail appeal hearing of incarcerated pro-democracy members of parliament Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube at the Supreme Court last week. The gang also deliberates on male contraceptives, local podcasters being infuriated by MTN Eswatini again, and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso – A-Reece – ‘Couldn’t have said it better part 3’ Sakhile – Bear Mcreary- Goodbye old friend Book of the week Sakhile - Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements

Episode 31 - 'Choices'

On this episode, Sbusiso is enraged over having to practice collective responsibility which leads to a conversation about the implications of one member dropping the ball in a team-effort situation. They also talk about going on vacation with your partner and having different interests in activities, before pivoting into the hullabaloo over the legalisation of abortion in Eswatini. The boys discuss their view on it as well as their disappointment with how pastors have reacted. Sakhile also revisits a conversation about spirituality and intimacy, and much more! Songs of the week Sbusiso - Linda Dawn - 'Move' Sakhile - Emotional Oranges - 'Corners of my mind'

Episode 30 - 'Ownership'

After making way for the bonus episode, the boys are back for the big 30th! On this episode, they start by discussing new music from Lucky Daye, Benny the Butcher, Dave East and Oriiginelle. They also discuss Zingar retiring, Sakhile questions Cassper Nyovest' loyalty to artists as AKA wins 50 percent of the Braai show back, whilst Sbusiso defends people doing what they need to do to make a living. Sakhile gives an update of how Russian students are being affected by the Russian-Ukraine conflict, the boys reflect on lessons and challenges of independently running the podcast, and much more! SONGS OF THE WEEK Sbusiso - Kamauu ft Adeline and Masego - 'Mango' remix Sakhile - Dave East - 'Unbelievable'

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