Crushing On with Caryn

In episode 3 of season 3 we chatted about the recent trend of celebrities admitting that they don’t regularly wash themselves and their kids, as well as what we watch or rewatch when we are looking for some comfort. We also chatted to LIesl Tommy, the director of Respect, the recent biopic of Aretha Franklin about the film, how Liesl’s South African heritage played a part in making the film, and her favourite Aretha song.

In episode 2 of season 3 we were joined by Tarryn Steyn from I Hope I Get It Podcast to discuss theatre, auditions, Love Is Blind: After the Altar, and the return of Bennifer. We also chatted to comedian Marc Lottering about adapting during COVID, getting recognized in public, and the intricacies of bringing his characters to life.

In our first episode of season 3 we discussed the Emmy nominees of 2021, the updates in the #FreeBritney movement, and the Grease Pink Ladies prequel. We were also joined by Kim Engelbrecht to talk about her new series Reyka, being on The Flash and coloured representation on South African TV.

In a final episode of season 2, we were joined by South African actor Neil Sandilands who has been making waves overseas in productions like Sweet Tooth, The Flash and News of the World. We chatted about his upcoming album, playing the villain and more. We also chatted to the cast of the new South African Netflix series - JIVA! - Noxolo Dlamini, Candice Modiselle, Sne Mbatha, Stella Dlangalala and Zazi Kunene to chat about their ambitions, dancing and what their all-time favourite dance movies are.

This week on the podcast we were joined by influencer and fashion expert Aqeelah Harron Ally (@fashionbreed) to talk about her career, how fashion inspired her journey and everything from Halston to The Serpent. We also chatted to Survivor SA host Nico Panagio about the new season, what he thought of Tony in Survivor: Winners at War and being an eternal 7de Laan heartthrob.

This week on the podcast we were joined by series queen Rushe Cawa (@Rushe_C) to talk about the best in SA TV from The Bachelorette SA to Dead Places to Legacy, as well as what’s hot in international TV. We also chatted to Qiniso van Damme and Gareth Ehret from The Bachelorette SA about their relationship, what surprised them in their rewatch and whether marriage is on the cards.

This week on the podcast we were joined by Fangirlish editor-in-chief, LIssete Lanuza Saenz (@lizziethat on Twitter) about the appeal of the Shadow and Bone universe, the ship wars in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and crazy fandom experiences. We also interviewed Erica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya and Donovan Marsh from the new Netflix film, I Am All Girls which tackles the topic of human trafficking

This week on the podcast we were joined by actor Anton Taylor (Tali’s Baby Diary) to discuss Tali, that time he didn’t get the lead role in his high school production of Grease and when he met Carly Rae Jepsen. We also interviewed Kevin Smith about his new series Skemerdans, his favourite role that he’s played and the young talent that is inspiring him.

This week on the podcast we chatted to social media influencer and creative director, Sadie Torquato about what she’s hoping will be in the next season of Blood and Water, why Gossip Girl is so special and her daughter’s Carmen Sandiego-themed birthday party. We also chatted to the winners of Love Island SA, Thimna and Libho about their experiences in the villa, what they will miss the most about the house and what really happened during the planning of Libho’s proposal.