Best Telltale Media Podcasts (2025)

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Improving the Future of Healthcare in Africa: Infrastructure, AI, and Equity 42:47

9M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode, Kelly engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Zameer Brey who is the Deputy Director for Technology Diffusion at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They unpack the transformative potential of AI in addressing social inequities in Africa, particularly in health, education, and gender equality. The conversation undersc…

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Safety and Ethics in Health Innovation 35:46

11M ago35:46

35:46

In this episode, Kelly is joined by his colleague from the Holistic Drug, Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) - Dr Mathew Njoroge who is Chief Investigator in Drug Metabolism Pharmacokinetics (DMPK). Kelly and Mathew dissect the safety and ethical considerations of technological innovations in healthcare and how they affect our diverse Afri…

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Durban has the worst PR (mini-episode) 13:01

12M ago13:01

13:01

Schalk is back, touring South Africa for his new show: Crowd Pleaser. Between seasons of 'Your Mom with Schalk' Schalk gives us his take on each of the cities he's performing in. In this mini-episode Schalk is in Durban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Leveraging AI to advance Malaria Research and Development with Professor Rose Leke 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Professor Rose Leke, the queen mother of the medical community in Cameroon, as they discuss the challenges in dealing with malaria in Africa and how progress against the disease has stalled. Kelly also touches on the work being done by H3D around AI to contribute in the fight against malaria. X/Twitter: @LekeRo…

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Introducing: The Africa HealthTech Podcast 1:39

1y ago1:39

1:39

Professor Kelly Chibale speaks to Africa's leading scientists and health professionals about the exciting intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare in Africa, and how AI is helping to revolutionise healthcare on the continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Salomé De Wet's Mom with Schalk 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

57:01

For the final episode of the season, Schalk goes to the hairdresser. Not just any stylist, but one of South Africa's very best: Salomé De Wet, and her mom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Cally Silberbauer's Mom withe Schalk 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

43:09

Cally may have an "normal" job, but what she does outside of work is certainly NOT normal. Like riding a bike through Africa on her own! Join Schalk as we hear all about it, not just from Cally, but from her mom, of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Toni McCann's mom with Schalk 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Schalk may hate trail running but he loves trail runners and in this chat we get to know one of the world's best: Toni McCann! Not through her own eyes, of course, but rather her mamma's! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Kate Pinchuck's Mom with Schalk 1:13:54

1+ y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Schalk goes on a rant with the hilarious Kate Pinchuck and her mom. Sorry not sorry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Hunter Kennedy's Mom with Schalk (AFRIKAANS) 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

51:11

In this episode Schalk speaks to the man behind Fokofpolisiekar, en sy ma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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AKA's Mom with Schalk 59:31

1+ y ago59:31

59:31

On the evening of the 10th of February 2023, one of South Africa’s most influential rappers was assassinated outside a restaurant in Durban. Today we speak about love and loss, and life and death with Lynn Forbes, the mother of Kiernan Forbes aka AKA. Huge thanks to our sponsors GoSolr and Haus Wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 10 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

In this final episode of Hustling The African Dream we look at where the term "hustle" actually comes from, how it has evolved over time and what the term means to young Africans living their own hustle today. Hustling the African Dream is produced by Telltale Media in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The M…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 9 17:47

1+ y ago17:47

17:47

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode we speak to one truly remarkable young Kenyan who is bending the rules just enough to make an unjust system work for him. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Fo…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 8 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Emmanuel Ampomah, takes us to Ghana where we hear from young people who have struggled to find a job immediately after graduating. This series has shown that having a degree isn't always a ticket …

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 7 20:47

1+ y ago20:47

20:47

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Theresa Ayerigah, takes us her home country of Ghana to see how innovative young Africans are turning food into profit. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research …

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 6 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

24:24

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, James Tayali, takes us to Malawi where some young boda boda drivers, risk their lives to make a living. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partn…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 5 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

28:55

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about about innovative young Africans and their hustles and in this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Ibrahim Bahati, heads back to his home country of Uganda where art and the hustle come together in unexpected ways. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Rese…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 4 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Anita Owiti, takes us to Kenya to see how innovative young Africans are tackling the environmental crisis and climate change. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Res…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 3 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

26:59

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Zimie Sigenu, goes back to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where we explore the urban-rural divide in South Africa and meet young Africans who are dealing with the harsh realities facing graduate…

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 2 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Sabelo Mpisi, takes us to South Africa where land and gender dynamics are forcing some women into the hustle. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in…

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Andréa Katzeff's Mom with Schalk 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

38:07

This week Schalk sits down with your favourite tattooed lesbian influencer... Andréa Katzeff and her ma, Tannie Natalie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Hustling The African Dream - Episode 1 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

32:54

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Liona Muchenje, heads back to her home country of Zimbabwe where ordinary people have taken the hustle to new heights, as they try to secure their and their family’s futures. This podcast was prod…

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A Girl Named Cassidy's Mom with Schalk 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

A girl named Cassidy, and her hilarious mom, sit down with Schalk in this episode about the crazy world of content, comedy, and much more. Find Cassidy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agirlnamedcassidy/ Support the show and go check out our amazing sponsors: GoSolr: www.gosolr.co.za Haus Wine: www.instagram.com/haus_wine/ Hosted on Acast. S…

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Crystal Birch's Mom with Schalk 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

Schalk sits down with The Real Crystal Birch and her mom as we dive head first into the world of.... hats?! Who would have thought hats were such a thing, but really mense, they are, and Crystal is at the forefront, changing the headspace one hat at a time. A really fascinating and hilarious episode, even if you don't wear a hat! Hosted on Acast. S…

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Siv Ngesi with Schalk 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

36:21

In this episode, Schalk sits down with Siv Ngesi, without his mom. Why? Well, as Siv will tell you, his mother recently died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Chef Ollie's Mom with Schalk 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this fireside chat Schalk sits down with one South Africa's rising culinary stars, Chef Ollie, and his mom. A lot of fun, a lot of laughter, not your traditional chef! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Jeremy Loops' Mom with Schalk 51:09

1+ y ago51:09

51:09

Today Schalk is in Kommetjie, at the very tip of Africa, in the house Jeremy Loops grew up in. Mama Loops, as she's become known, tells it how it is as she recalls some of Jeremy's childhood (mis)adventures. From burning down the house to getting arrested we hear how Jeremy became one of South Africa's most loved musicians. An origin story like nev…

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Introducing: Hustling The African Dream 3:11

1+ y ago3:11

3:11

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about about innovative young Africans and their hustles. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council with support from The Mastercard Foundation. https://hsrc.ac.za/ https://mastercardfdn.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chris Ryan and Eve with Schalk 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

50:05

Australian Comedian, Chris Ryan and her non-binary child, Eve, sit down with Schalk during Schalk's Australian tour early this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Standup or Lie Down? Schalk at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 20:31

2y ago20:31

20:31

Schalk tells us what it's really like being a comedian on the road, and it's not always what you'd imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Schalk with Schalk: Amsterdam 24:43

2y ago24:43

24:43

Schalk has something to tell you... all the way from Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Drunk Schalk with Schalk: Bristol 9:30

2y ago9:30

9:30

In this final mini-episode of season 1, Schalk (under the influence again) announces the grand-prize winner of the WeBuyCars competition while having a rant at how expensive things are overseas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Drunk Schalk with Schalk: Australia 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

After a beer or two too many, Schalk gets into bed with his microphone and a glass of wine. As Schalk himself admits... "this is the loosest episode we've done!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Jules Harding's Mom with Schalk 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

Jules, the lead singer from GoodLuck, and her mom get into the early days of Jules' career which leads to some weird and wonderful places. Mostly just weird places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Pierre Greeff's Mom with Schalk (AFRIKAANS) 54:57

2y ago54:57

54:57

Schalk sits down with Pierre Greef, the lead singer of Die Heuwels Fantasties, and his lekker ma, Tannie Linda. Send your questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Ryan Sandes' Mom with Schalk 31:54

2y ago31:54

31:54

Schalk sits down with legend of the trail Ryan Sandes and his mom, Tannie Frankie. Ryan is one of the world's greatest trail runners having won some of the toughest races on the planet and in this episode Schalk finds common ground with Ryan as a runner himself! Got any questions for Schalk, the guests, or anything else on your mind? Email schalk@t…

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Nik Rabinowitz' Mom with Schalk 47:04

2y ago47:04

47:04

Today Schalk joins one of the godfathers of South African comedy, Nik Rabinowitz, for a therapy session with his brutally honest mother, Tannie Jenny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Matthew Mole's Mom with Schalk 40:40

2y ago40:40

40:40

Schalk sits down with legendary musician Matthew Mole and his somewhat-Scottish mother, Tannie Cathy as we find out how Matthew was never particularly musical growing up.... until one day he was! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Bertus Basson's Mom with Schalk (AFRIKAANS) 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

One of South Africa's most loved chefs, Bertus Basson, and his mom sit down with Schalk as we hear about his recipe for success! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Rob van Vuuren's Mom with Schalk 46:12

2+ y ago46:12

46:12

Schalk sits down with Rob van Vuuren aka Namaste Bae and his mom, Tannie Judy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Chad le Clos' Mom with Schalk 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

Chad le Clos is South Africa's most decorated athlete and one of the world's greatest swimmers, but in the words of the man who spends more time in the pool than most "I prefer to stay dry". In this episode we get to know the Chad and life outside of the water, but not through his eyes but rather the person that knows him better than anyone: his mo…

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Gilli Apter's Mom with Schalk 46:08

2+ y ago46:08

46:08

Gili Apter is one of Schalk's biggest critics, and as one of South Africa's favourite comedians she can be. Get to know Gili through her mom, Tannie Anat who just wants to be a kugel. And if the name sounds familiar, Anat is indeed the Anat from the famous fast food chain. Follow Gilli @gillog and catch one of her upcoming shows. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Simoné Pretorius' Mom with Schalk (AFRIKAANS) 43:45

2+ y ago43:45

43:45

In this episode Schalk sits down with actress Simoné Pretorius and her mom where we hear how Simoné almost didn't make it into the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Jason Goliath's Mom with Schalk 53:55

2+ y ago53:55

53:55

From stealing girls lunches at school to exploding lightbulbs, Jason's mom reveals childhood stories that shaped him into the outstanding comedian and person he is today. Find out more about Jason and his upcoming shows at www.goliathandgoliath.com. Your Mom with Schalk is a Telltale Media production. Check out the show at www.telltale.media/schalk…

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Jack Parow's Mom with Schalk 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Jack Parow opens up about his childhood, psychedelic retreats, and his life as a world-famous rapper. His mom tells us stories about his upbringing as we learn what shaped the man that would become Jack Parow. And Schalk? Schalk sprinkles some humour and shares a story or two of his own. www.telltale.media/schalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Introducing: Your Mom with Schalk 1:47

2+ y ago1:47

1:47

A brand new podcast hosted by comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout where we get a unique insight into the lives of South Africa's exceptional people. Not through their eyes, but through those that know them better than anyone... their MOTHERS! www.telltale.media/schalk for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Race Review: Otter Trail Run 17:15

2+ y ago17:15

17:15

In this episode Blake speaks to Craig Turton from Easy Equities, about The Otter and their decision to become the headline sponsor for the race. As with every review, there's some cool prizes to be won, so tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Tragedy in Rocklands with Jethro Watson 30:37

2+ y ago30:37

30:37

For Jethro it was just an ordinary day bouldering in Rocklands, until disaster struck! In this episode we hear from Jason what happened on that fateful day and how he is adapting to his new life back in Rocklands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Event Review: AfricanX 15:36

2+ y ago15:36

15:36

Listen to the review of The AfricanX Trail Series and stand a chance to win amazing prizes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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Rim of Africa with Jason Perthel 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

34:07

Jason takes us through his experience on The Rim of Africa, the longest hike in South Africa, 750km through the entire length of the Cape Fold Mountains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Telltale Media

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