Best Rob Francois Podcasts (2025)

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Francois van Coke responds to Robbie Wessels boxing challenge 2:35

13d ago2:35

2:35

Robbie Wessels recently challenged Francois van Coke and wants to face him in the boxing ring. Here's the rocker's response. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How to build trust with your child after it's broken 7:59

21h ago7:59

7:59

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Victor Haghani on Predicting the Market and Disciplined Asset Allocation | #588 1:13:32

4d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Today’s guest is Victor Haghani, founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, which focuses on managing wealth with an emphasis on diversification, low fees, and tax efficiency. He’s also the author of The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions. In today’s episode, Victor explores the Crystal Ball challenge, and how position sizing can be ev…

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The Imagine Cup Finalists from Build! 42:00

5d ago42:00

42:00

It's the Imagine Cup Finalists! While at Build, Carl and Richard sat down with Daniel Kim, Matt Steele, and Gheida Omar to talk about their projects in the Imagine Cup. Gheida discussed Signvrse, a mobile app that enables real-time translation of speech, text, and sign language. Matt tells the story of Hairmatch, a mobile app for women with texture…

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Arno Greeff talks about his new single 'Chasing The Highs' 10:20

7d ago10:20

10:20

You might know Arno Greeff from his starring roles in 'Getroud Met Rugby' and 'Blood and Water'. However, Arno is more than just an actor. He's a photographer, producer, GQ coverman, and most recently, a musician! While he's not busy with his 100 other projects, he's in the studio, writing and recording music. Show page…

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My husband wants to play golf and leave me with our newborn! 8:02

8d ago8:02

8:02

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Rob Arnott & Cam Harvey on Passive Investing Risks, The AI Boom & Stimulus That Doesn’t Stimulate | #587 1:12:36

11d ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Today’s guests are Rob Arnott, founder and Chairman of the board of Research Affiliates, and Campbell Harvey, Head of Research at Research Affiliates and Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. In today’s episode, Rob and Cam touch on the state of value investing in a megacap dominated market, emphasizing the potent…

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Which is better: an airport beer or a shower beer? 7:30

12d ago7:30

7:30

A nice cold beer can be delightful. Some environments make a beer taste even better. Where is the best place to enjoy a cold one? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Are DStv and SuperSport breaking up? 3:01

12d ago3:01

3:01

The organisation operates in 50 sub-Saharan African countries with 19.3 million subscribers. It includes Africa's premier sports broadcaster, SuperSport, and the DStv satellite television service. But there could be a BIG change coming soon... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Frictionless Development with Nicole Forsgren 1:00:00

12d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

How do you eliminate the friction of development? Carl and Richard talk to Nicole Forsgren about her upcoming book on eliminating the friction from software development. Building on her earlier book, Accelerate, Nicole discusses the role of AI technologies in software development, along with more traditional DevOps elements, such as automating test…

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South Africans name the new Volkswagen! 4:08

14d ago4:08

4:08

From Polos to Tiguans, South Africans love a VW. Now, a new entry-level SUV is on its way to SA, and Volkswagen has decided not to name it. Instead, they provided four options and South Africans must vote for their favourite. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Meta is bringing ads to WhatsApp 2:41

14d ago2:41

2:41

Facebook, now Meta, bought WhatsApp over a decade ago and made many promises. According to Techloy, the company promised that it would keep the platform private and ad-free. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Coffee in a tube - What is the best way to eat spreadable coffee? 7:56

18d ago7:56

7:56

In March 2025, The Drive with Rob and Roz team found a Swiss brand that created something they had never seen before. Instead of selling coffee in tins, bags, or pods, they sell coffee spread in a tube! Now that we have received this innovative product, it's time to put it to the test. And you know, we weren't going to do any average tasting. Show …

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Whitney Baker on the End of ‘Buy the Dip’ & the American Bubble | #586 1:46:05

18d ago1:46:05

1:46:05

Today we’re joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Totem Macro and one of the sharpest minds in macro investing. Whitney was previously the head of Emerging Markets at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Soros Fund Management under current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In today’s episode, Whitney discusses the current macroeconomic landscape, emp…

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Changing Testing using Playwright MCP with Debbie O'Brien 50:00

19d ago50:00

50:00

What happens when AI comes to your web testing tool? While at Build, Carl and Richard talked to Debbie O'Brien about the latest features in Playwright, including Playwright MCP, the model control plane for Playwright capabilities. Debbie talks about using Playwright MCP to buy a table. Ask your LLM what tests should be written for your web page, an…

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Kim Flynn - Unlocking Alternative Investments | #585 56:34

25d ago56:34

56:34

Today’s guest is Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments, which helps provide access to alternative investments. She was previously the Head of Product Development for Nuveen Investments Global Structured Products Group. In today’s episode, Meb and Kim discuss the democratization of alternative investments in relation to the recent explosion of inte…

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Coding Agents with Scott Hunter 57:00

26d ago57:00

57:00

How will coding agents change your code? While at Build, Carl and Richard chatted with Scott Hunter about the announcements around coding agents at the keynote. Scott talks about the agent mode available in Visual Studio Code - and now in Visual Studio! Agent mode allows the LLM to evaluate the code across an entire solution, not just the file you'…

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Cole Wilcox on The Power Law of Investing | #584 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Today’s guest is Cole Wilcox, CIO of Longboard Asset Management, a boutique asset manager specializing in alternative investment strategies. In today’s episode, Cole walks through one of my favorite papers of all time, Does Trend-Following Still Work On Stocks? Hint: it does. Cole explains why you have to be a good loser to be a good investor, how …

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Chilli and gin: 10 of the weirdest toothpaste flavours! 3:10

1M ago3:10

3:10

Rob Forbes recently received a very interesting toothpaste package and was shocked by what he found inside. He had been sent a gin and tonic flavoured toothpaste. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Serverless Elastic with Ken Exner 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

What if you could use ElasticSearch serverless? While at Build, Carl and Richard chatted with Ken Exner about the new announcements around Elastic providing serverless storage and search! Ken talks about paying for only the data you move and store with serverless, rather than needing to operate any infrastructure for Elastic. The conversation digs …

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Did we find a Kreols replacement? 5:53

1M ago5:53

5:53

The Drive team once asked Jacaranda FM listeners what discontinued snacks and drinks they miss the most, and the list was extensive. One that was mentioned multiple times was Kreols. The iconic chips are no longer available, but Rob and Roz have made it their mission to find replacements for these discontinued snacks. Today, they tried "fake" Kreol…

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Apollo's Alex Wright on The Role of Private Markets in Modern Portfolios | #583 50:06

1M ago50:06

50:06

Today’s guest is Alex Wright, Global Wealth Strategist at Apollo. In today’s episode, Alex discusses the fragility of public markets, citing high valuations, rising correlations, and limited diversification opportunities, which prompt a need to reassess traditional 60/40 portfolios. Then he walks through the opportunity in private markets, includin…

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C# Networking with Chris Woodruff 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Do you understand how networking works in C#? Carl and Richard chat with Chris Woody Woodruff about his new book on networking with C#. Chris runs down the fundamentals of networking and then discusses the different approaches readily available in the C# world, including web sockets, gRPC, SignalR, and many more! The conversation also turns to the …

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Christia Visser en Armand Aucamp gesels oor hulle nuwe enkelsnit 15:34

1M ago15:34

15:34

Armand en Christia ken mekaar al vir jare, maar met die hulp van 'n bietjie liquid courage, het hul eerste enkelsnit 'Sal Jy Optel' ontstaan. Luister hulle volle onderhoud met Rozanne McKenzie hier. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How to deal with in-laws that have become too comfortable 9:22

1M ago9:22

9:22

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Did Rob and Roz pass the K53 driver's test? 5:34

2M ago5:34

5:34

Decades ago, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie passed their driver's tests, and they have been cruising ever since. But we love a good challenge, so it's time for 'The Drive with Rob and Roz: K53 Edition'! The results are in. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Local driving instructor shares tips for driver's test 8:24

2M ago8:24

8:24

Decades ago, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie passed their driver's tests. And they have been cruising ever since. They spoke to Ben from My Driving School who shared advice and tips for anyone looking to get their driver's license. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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LUISTER: Hierdié 'Mommies' sê nee vir moontlike seisoen twee 12:15

2M ago12:15

12:15

'Fokus op wat belangrik is,' het een mamma gesê. Twee mamma's van 'The Mommy Club van die Hoofstad' het erken dat hulle nie deel sal wees van 'n moontlike seisoen twee nie. Luister na die volle onderhoud met Pretoria se gunsteling-mamma's. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How hard is the K53 driver's test really? 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

Decades ago, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie passed their driver's tests, and they have been cruising ever since. But we love a good challenge, so it's time for 'The Drive with Rob and Roz: K53 Edition'! Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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BCG’s Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak on Global Macro: Recession Risk, Tariffs, Debt Dynamics | #582 46:35

2M ago46:35

46:35

Today’s guest is Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist at BCG and author Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk. In today’s episode, Philipp starts by sharing his framework to assess macroeconomic risk, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing global conditions. Then he applies that framework to…

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Backend for Frontend Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

How do you secure browser-based frontends with ASP.NET Core backends? Carl and Richard discuss the Backend for Frontend (BFF) Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk. Erwin talks about Sam Newman's BFF Pattern and how it helps deal with the diversity of clients, including web, desktop, and mobile, to work with a common backend. OAuth 2.0 is capa…

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Parent listens to their podcast during child's match 8:04

2M ago8:04

8:04

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Architecture vs Code with Steve Smith 56:00

2M ago56:00

56:00

How do you balance architecture and code? Carl and Richard talk to Steve Smith about various architectural strategies and the swing back-and-forth against over-designing architecture and getting code written. Steve talks about how architecture changes depending on the size and number of teams, how the latest tools can help with architectural choice…

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Teachers reveal the craziest things they have confiscated 5:28

2M ago5:28

5:28

Unfortunately for teachers, one job they have that doesn't make them very popular is confiscating certain items. While many of the items they come across are the obvious ones, there are some who have had to confiscate some truly wild items. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Ear fillers are the latest must-have beauty trend 1:56

2M ago1:56

1:56

In Western culture, children born with protruding ears generally have a hard time dealing with their ear deformity, mainly because of bullying. It's not uncommon for these kids to receive "corrective" medical treatment for this condition. Find out why people are now seeking the opposite treatment. Show page…

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Is peaking too early in life a bad thing? 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

Many people fear peaking too early in life. Maybe you were a star in high school or university, but what awaits you later in life? Does it get any better when you've peaked too early? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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"She wore my Matric dress to her wedding!" 8:07

2M ago8:07

8:07

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Kagiso Rabada confirms taking a "recreational drug" 3:03

2M ago3:03

3:03

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was cleared to play for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on his return from a one-month suspension for the use of a recreational drug during the SA20. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Unpopular opinion: Are there too many public holidays? 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

As the weeks of long weekends and public holidays come to an end, Rozanne McKenzie has some thoughts to share... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How to make your own Fresca! 4:52

2M ago4:52

4:52

The Drive team once asked Jacaranda FM listeners what discontinued snacks and drinks they miss the most, and Fresca was by far the winner. Although you can't find Fresca at your local grocery store anymore, there might be a solution for those craving its unique taste. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How to stop a baby crying in the cinema 3:01

2M ago3:01

3:01

We don't want to tell parents how to do their job, but we might be on to something with this one... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Can you make your own Fresca? 2:16

2M ago2:16

2:16

Now and then, we find ourselves reminiscing about the sweets and treats of yesteryear. Most recently, Rob and Roz thought back to the days of Fresca. The Drive team once asked Jacaranda FM listeners what discontinued snacks and drinks they miss the most, and Fresca was by far the winner. Although you can't find Fresca at your local grocery store an…

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Jeremy Grantham, John Arnold & Sam Zell Share Their Most Memorable Investments | #581 19:54

2M ago19:54

19:54

Today’s episode features the most memorable investments from Jeremy Grantham, John Arnold and Sam Zell. (0:00) Starts (0:53) Jeremy Grantham (5:25) John Arnold (8:24) Sam Zell To listen to the full episodes, click the links below: Jeremy Grantham I: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Jeremy Grantham II: Apple, Spotify, YouTube John Arnold: Apple, Spotify, You…

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The Open Source Maintenance Fee with Rob Mensching 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Open Source Maintainers are burning out or going commercial - how do we solve this? Carl and Richard chat with Rob Mensching about his work to create the open source maintenance fee through GitHub. Rob talks about the common problem of single maintainers getting buried under issues and demands of consumers for a project. Recognizing that most peopl…

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From wigs to urinals: the strangest things lost in Ubers 3:42

2M ago3:42

3:42

The e-hailing service has shared its 2025 Lost and Found index, which is crazier than you might think... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Is it illegal to eat while shopping? 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

Have you ever been in a store and grabbed a snack to eat or drink while strolling through the aisles, but paid for it when you got to the till? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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New password hack will make your dreams come true 2:08

2M ago2:08

2:08

Cambridge dictionary defines manifestation as "the act of using methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen." Show page…

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Family goes on vacation without mom 5:22

2M ago5:22

5:22

Is it okay to go on a family vacation without the whole family? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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South Africans can say goodbye to spam calls! 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

Just like potholes, the number of spam calls South Africans receive has seemed to go up drastically over the last few years. There is some good news. The Information Regulator has published amendments to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Regulations. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Carl Kawaja – Navigating the Investment Landscape: AI, Tariffs, Sports Gambling & More| #580 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Today’s guest is Carl Kawaja, a Portfolio Manager with Capital Group for over three decades. In today’s episode, Carl shares insights into his investment philosophy, early experiences, and the current market landscape. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on semiconductor demand, the challenges posed by tariffs and supply chain dynamics, an…

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