We’ve made it to the final episode of Season 1 of How’s Life! 🎉 Bouwer and Themba reflect on the lessons, challenges, and funniest moments from the season, looking back at what they’ve learned from their guests and setting goals for an even bigger 2025.

They talk about freelancing struggles, the power of saying yes, and why social media isn’t actually the problem—people are. Plus, some big-picture thoughts on success, happiness, and whether a four-day workweek could ever work.

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In this episode, we sit down with Shonisani Masutha, an actress, entrepreneur, and writer who’s been making waves in the entertainment industry. From childhood stardom on Small Talk to landing major acting roles, to launching her own braid line, Shoni shares her journey of reinvention, resilience, and creative hustle.

She talks about why she loves live auditions, her unexpected path into writing for TV, and how she ended up becoming the first Black actress to lead an Indian Bollywood show. Oh, and let’s not forget her intense 75-day challenge—her own Shoni-fied version of self-improvement that includes drinking a ton of water, reading daily, and making friends with every street vendor in her neighborhood.

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In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rozanne McKenzie—radio host, TV presenter, voice artist, and all-around powerhouse. She opens up about the highs and lows of freelancing, the constant hustle of the entertainment industry, and the brutal reality of audition rejections. We also dive into some unexpected moments, like her time in musical theatre eating a Tinky every night for 207 shows, navigating parenting in the public eye, and her thoughts on the insane power of social media in today’s industry.

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In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Mo Mothebe, a comedian, writer, and all-around hilarious storyteller. Mo takes us through the chaos of auditions, the dark art of writing for Comedy Central Roasts, and why South Africans really flew in a Santa from the UK. We also unpack the realities of freelancing, the wildest social media clapbacks, and the unexpected struggles of being a professional funny person.

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Olympic Breakdancer Courtnaé Paul joins Bouwer and Themba for a deep dive into how the Olympics went down, how Courtnaé got into breaking and of course how life is.

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The Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque joins Themba and Bouwer to talk about all good things, including the worldwide RAK Nomination, Brent's parents getting stuck in a car for 2 days and Oprah Winfrey.

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Themba & Bouwer sit down with legendary guitarist Dan Patlansky to talk about making music in the modern era, the challenges of balancing creativity and parenthood, and whether he truly is one of the best guitarists in the world. Plus, Themba treats us to a special performance of Wonderwall.

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In this episode, Bouwer and Themba have an inspiring conversation with Zelda La Grange about her latest book, What Nelson Mandela Taught Me. Together, they reflect on the lessons from Nelson Mandela’s legacy and share their hopes for the future of South Africa.

"⁠What Nelson Mandela Taught Me⁠" is now available.

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Themba and Bouwer dive deep into the world of online marketplaces, finding hidden gems that they truly believe are diamonds in the rough. Will they buy or won't they?

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Themba and Bouwer welcome Sam "The Car Guy" da Fonseca into the studio for a chat about, well cars... but also growing up in the influencer age, how to succeed as a creator today, and also how to do nothing.

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