On the Contrary with Emilio Tobias

It's been a turbulent week in South Africa with tempers raging for the brutal and unfair treatment of women. My opinion on the matter, as a man, is worthless, yet I found speaking and letting out what I'm feeling will put me in a better condition to be an alley to the cause.

Do we go around expecting please and thank yous wherever we go. When in need what's the perfect balance between humility and pride. Are please and thank yous just another expression of vanity? Tune in for this very brief podcast.

I sit down with Comedian of the Year Carvin H Goldstone to talk about everything from the evolution of mankind to the evolution of racism and prejudice. Carvin shares great stories from his days as a journalist.

Just like my Birthday, April Fool's Day is a day I wish passes very quickly, I just don't enjoy the type of attention these days bring! I talk about pranks and having the ability to be able to talk people into anything from a young age...

Apparently we live in a society where your appearance and how you choose to present yourself can make or break you? Turns out not stinking and keeping your hair short is not enough! you have to actually smell nice and have a fade.

After statements made by EFF leader Julius Malema that Indian South Africans should change how they think of Black South Africans, I ask the very important question! Are Indian People Racist? Are Coloured People Racist?

Along with celebrating the return of load shedding we are obliged to endure the jokes that come with it! Also, I spent Human Right's Day worrying about oil coming out my ass...

In the this episode I speak on the noble act of protest, and the sacrifice it takes. I speak about how not to support a protest.I talk about Gugu Ngcube's ordeal and the tragedy that hit a Mosque in a town called Christ Church. I apologise for the poor sound quality while I work on buying proper sound recording equipment.

Episode 0 gives us the background on the On the Contrary podcast, everything behind the name and outlining the tone for the podcast.

I apologise for the poor sound quality while I work on buying proper sound recording equipment.