Crushing On with Caryn

This week on the podcast, we were joined by Howard James Fyvie, filmmaker and the creator of Cartoon Network Africa’s new original production, Cartoon Network to the Rescue. We chatted about his journey in becoming a filmmaker, what it’s like being a creative, what series he believes everyone should watch, and his childhood crush on Princess Jasmine.

Watch Cartoon Network to the Rescue on Cartoon Network Africa’s YouTube channel.

This week on the podcast, we were joined by Shameez Patel Papathanasiou, engineer, author and fangirl extraordinaire. We chat about our favourite concerts, crazy fandom moments, her love for Mika and her weakness over Tom Hiddleston.

This week we were joined by YouTuber Lebo Sibisi (@mrimjustsayin on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Lebo is a connoisseur of everything celebrity. We chat about whether or not the Cardi B/Offset drama will ever end, why he thinks Will and Jada went about things the wrong way, and why he calls Christopher Nolan the ‘Brexit Michael Bay.’

This week we were joined on the podcast by Mia Arderne (@miaarderne on Instagram), a writer who recently released her debut novel, Mermaid Fillet. We spoke about her inspirations for the book, various themes such as classism, trauma and mental health as well as the origins of her crush on Michelle Rodriguez.

Included are snippets of Mermaid Fillet read by South African voice artists

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Strong language, mentions of mental health problems, depression and addiction, sexual assault and violence.

This week we joined on the podcast by Talya Goldberg (@talyagoldberg on Twitter, @talyagoldberg on Instagram), digital strategist and creative director. We chatted about The Social Dilemma, documentaries, cults and the Olsen twins.

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This week we joined on the podcast by Rozanne McKenzie ( @RozMcK on Twitter, @rozmckinsta on Instagram), TV presenter, radio host, and producer. We chatted about our love for celebrity tabloids (and her knowledge about Katie Price), true crime documentaries, and her guilty pleasure watches.

This week we were joined on the podcast by The Bachelor South Africa Season 2 contestant Mulesa Lumina (@MulesaTCK on Twitter, @mulesalumina on Instagram). We chatted about her experience on the popular reality show, her views on feminism and Michaela Coel’s amazing performance in I May Destroy You.

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This week we were joined on the podcast by South African comedian Lindy Johnson (@lindyyay on Twitter, @lindyyay on Instagram). We chatted about her journey in comedy, our equal disdain for Midge in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, whether it's time for SNL to end, and the origins of her crush on Tom Selleck.

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Welcome to What’s IGN Crushing On, a partnership between IGN Africa and Crushing On Podcast. It’s the same content that you love with a new name. We are still committed to bringing you quality recommendations, pop culture critique and commentary and lots of fun.

In episode 14, Caryn chats to Tarryn Cardre ( @tarryncardre on Instagram) the host and creator of the podcast What’s the Quarantee ( @wtqpod on Twitter, @whatsthequarantee on Instagram) They spoke about her love for reality TV, microaggressions on The Bachelor SA and their passion for podcasting.

You can listen to What’s The Quarantee on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Also join the Facebook group: What’s The Quarantee.

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