In this episode of SIYB I sat with a young Tiktok star from South Africa. Troy Sheperds currently has 1.1 million followers on Tiktok and has been making content for a while now. He is original in his approach and always manages to make relatable content for young people like myself. His Tiktoks are super funny and it’s good to see him grow to this level in a relatively short period of time. 

 

Troy also has an instagram and a Youtube channel where he’s planning to branch out to more ventures and longer-form content creation. He’s studying Dramatic arts at University and is passionate about entertainment and content creation. Troy is also very self aware, open to criticism and also has a progressive growth mindset- all qualities that a young creator in today’s day needs to possess. 

 

We spoke about Tiktok, Instagram Reels, getting cancelled, making money on Tiktok and a lot more. It was super dope having this conversation with Troy and I’m really looking forward to what he comes up with next. 

 

Hope you enjoyed the episode!

 

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Shouts out to SNEAKER LAB for sending through the stickers, PREMIUM Kit and Sneaker Wipes. I can’t wait to sacrifice a pair of Yeezys and test the goods to reciprocate the love. 

 

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Tiktok: @troysheperds

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Twitter: @hussam_shamsi

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Yew! Here’s a game plan for us moving forward. I just wanted to make an episode about what’s to come, new plans for animations, IGTV videos, Tiktok, Youtube, etc. I’m planning a rebranding of the podcast, reconstructing my marketing strategies, investing in equipment and much more. The P cast will go up the levels from a consistency standpoint, guests, quality of content and also solo- monologue style episodes (oh and a new website oops). It’s all in the mix. 

 

 If you want to be a guest on the show, HMU and we can sit down for a chat. SIYB will be hosting more debates/ discussions and news-stye content too so there’s room for everyone. Thanks for listening!

 

 

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Beirut’s Explosion: News and Donation

https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/middleeast/live-news/lebanon-beirut-explosion-live-updates-dle-intl/index.html  Explosion in Beirut

 

http://www.redcross.org.lb/SubPage.aspx?pageid=1370&PID=158 Lebanese Red Cross- one of the links through which you can donate

 

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In this episode of SIYB, I sat with a pretty well-established stand-up comedian and film star from South Africa- Dr. Riaad Moosa. He is one of the funniest comedians in the country and is known for his specials on Youtube and Netflix but also his film- Material. Material was a great success in Dr. Moosa’s career and is still a very culturally significant piece of work in South African cinema. 

 

Dr. Moosa is a muslim comedian and often finds himself balancing between political correctness and his belly-aching punchlines. He has mastered the art of joking about sensitive topics and making them comedy-friendly. He also keeps most of his comedy specials vulgarity-free so bring the kids along! Strictly Halaal, Life Begins, Not a nice guy; the list of his great pieces of work never ends. 

 

I loved talking to him and learnt a lot about his work process. My goal is to explore the behind the scenes of people’s lives and it was great to hear how Dr. Moosa operates in the world of comedy and how he started as a comedian. With Covid-19 being a great hurdle for comedians, Dr. Moosa has quickly taken to social media by storm by hosting online live shows and events so the laughter never stops. 

 

For someone with a medical degree, I think it is safe to say that Dr. Moosa took the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine” a little more seriously than most doctors. 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

 

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Dr. Moosa’s website: https://riaadmoosa.co.za 

 

You can find “Not a Nice guy” through the website now while it is still online! 

 

Instagram: @riaadmoosa

 

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Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc. 

 

Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us.

 

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You can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures. 

 

This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way. 

 

 

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https://genderjustice.org.za 

 

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In this episode of SIYB, we have Lorcan Berg back on the show to talk about CANCEL CULTURE :0 

 

Cancel culture is dope, it’s ugly, it gets messy but it’s necessary. We bounced around some ideas about what can be done to improve cancel culture and the importance of accountability in society today. With false prophets and hollow people standing on pedestals, how do we find role models as a society? We also talked a lottttaaaa smack, discussing new music, Liverpool’s big W in the EPL, Epstein drama and a lot more. 

 

Also, Rest In Peace Pop Smoke. Left us with some heat. 

 

Hope you enjoyed this episode! Please show some love to the charities in the description. They need your support. Educate yourself about BLM, GBV and the state of Yemen. Donate :) 

 

 

Thanks for listening!

 

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IG: @ihatelorcan

 

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IG: @shamsiinyourbrain

Twitter: @hussam_shamsi

 

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Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com

 

Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc. You can also donate to the campaigns via this link :) 

 

Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us.

 

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Yemen Crisis: https://www.islamic-relief.org.za/yemen-emergency-appeal/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrn5p-uY6gIVCLrtCh0Y5QIZEAAYASAAEgJag_D_BwE

You can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures. 

 

This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way. 

 

 

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Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org

 

https://genderjustice.org.za 

 

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Please rate the podcast and let us know who you’d like to hear next on the show! Buh-byeeee.

In this episode of SIYB I sat with Dr. Irshaad Ebrahim who is a well- known Neuropsychiatrist and an expert in sleep disorders. He gained his degree in medicine from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in South Africa and is currently working from London. He established the London Sleep Centre in 2002 and was the first NHS appointed Neuropsychiatrist in sleep disorders. 

 

He travelled and learned his craft - doing research in Canada and eventually moving to the UK. His practice- the London sleep centre is one of few sleep centres located around the globe where doctors assist patients in battling their sleep disorders. It’s pretty revolutionary. Sleep is a great part of our lives and its importance is often underestimated. 

 

This conversation was pretty cool for me. I learnt a lot about the mistakes I’m making in my daily life and how I can gain access to better sleep. This episode is only a part of the whole conversation that was planned. Hoping to record further and talk more about sleep disorders, memory and the brain in detail. 

 

Don’t forget what the bedroom is meant for…

 

Thanks for listening!

 

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For more details on Dr. Ebrahim and the London Sleep Centre visit:

 

www.londonsleepcentre.com

 

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Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com

 

Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc. You can also donate to the campaigns via this link :) 

 

Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us.

 

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Yemen Crisis: https://www.islamic-relief.org.za/yemen-emergency-appeal/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrn5p-uY6gIVCLrtCh0Y5QIZEAAYASAAEgJag_D_BwE

You can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures. 

 

This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way. 

 

 

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Gender Based Violence in South Africa: 

 

Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org

 

https://genderjustice.org.za 

 

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Hope you enjoyed this episode! Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Check y’all in the next one.

 

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In this episode of SIYB, I had a chance to sit with Or Lahat- one of the co-founders of Crumbs and Cream to talk about the brand’s origins and how they operate.

 

Crumbs and Cream is a local brand that started off in 2016 with their signature Ice-cream sandwiches. These sandwiches consist of two fresh cookies with scoops of ice cream sammiched in between them. You have a great deal of liberty while ordering your sandwiches as you sous-chef your way into picking the cookies’ flavours, the type of ice cream and also the toppings to go along! They also offer coffee, french crêpes, milkshakes and also stand-alone scoops of ice creams or cookies. 

 

Their new line of products includes packaged ice-cream sandwiches that are sealed and frozen for you to take on-the-go. They have a range of flavours (I love cookie monster) and also offer a pack of 9 where you can have the vastest variety and combinations of cookies and ice cream - with crazy toppings - in a small box! Apart from selling in their flagship store in Sea point, the tuktuk at the waterfront or even in Johannesburg, Crumbs & Cream offer catering services for birthdays and occasions, packaged ice creams for Engen garages (also work in progress) and deliveries through Uber Eats, Mr. Delivery and more! 

 

I loved talking to Or and I learned a lot about how the brand operates. It’s clear that a lot of planning and brainstorming goes into everything Crumbs and Cream does and their customers’ feedback speaks for it. Listening to Or’s story and how she manages everything gave me a new-found respect for the brand and I also have a better understanding of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Risk. 

 

Anyway, I’m gonna go enjoy some ice-cream sammiches and hope you order some immediately. Thanks for listening!

 

 

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Website: https://www.crumbsandcream.co.za

Instagram: @crumbs_and_cream

Facebook: Crumbs and Cream

 

 

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IG: @shamsiinyourbrain

Twitter: @hussam_shamsi

Business and sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

 

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Thanks for the free coffee mug! 

 

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Laughter and Bone Silence is an anthology of Ryan Shayne’s poetry. It’s a beautiful account of Ryan’s emotions, perspective and interests. I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far and that’s exactly what we covered in this conversation. 

 

Ryan is a friend of mine from high school and has been interested in poetry from a young age. Seeing him being published this young is really dope and more importantly- being able to admire and learn from his merit is really what makes this book so special. Ryan is a versatile writer who loves to read and read and read; be it T.S. Elliot or some Dante - he knows a little bit of everything. He is also studying the classics and English Literature at University and is enjoying doing what he likes. 

 

The reason why this book is so special is because I love poetry as well and being able to ask Ryan questions about why he chose certain words or ideas was super cool. I just love the care and detail that went into this compilation. It’s a work of a true modernist and in the midst of the madness in his book Ryan will successfully convince you that “The best of us are headless chickens.” 

 

I know I’m convinced. 

 

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IG: @ryanshayne

 

 

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Twitter: @hussam_shamsi

 

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Mr. Capekickz is back on the podcast to discuss more sneakers and some sushi. We reviewed some upcoming sneakers and the past releases from the weekend, Astronomical merch, food take-outs being a bad experience, the yomzanzi IG sneaker battle, oil and Bitcoin investments and a lot more! 

 

I hope you enjoyed this loooonnngggg episode. It was super chill and diverse and was really nice catching up with Grant again!

 

Thanks for listening! Do feel free to contact me to be on the podcast or send in recommendations for who you'd like to hear on here next. 

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Grant's IG: @grantb_za

Capekickz: @cape_kickz

 

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IG: @shamsiinyourbrain

Twitter: @hussam_shamsi

 

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In this episode of SIYB, we have our first returning guest - Lorcan Berg (Mr. Beautiful Imagery). Lorcan and I kickstarted the Spice Meter series where we review a list of things on a scale that ranges from salt & pepper all the way up to Super Hot Fire!

 

This episode was a lot of fun to record and we both had our fair share of laughs. We started reviewing some whacky Covid 19 conspiracies, moving on to Travis Scott’s live performance on Fortnite, some music reviews, cooking stories from the Berg household, The last Dance documentary, Tiger King and a lot more peppered in between the buns. I really enjoyed this episode and I hope you like the series! Feel free to hit me up with suggestions or if you want to be a part of the Spice Meter, let’s sit down and go at it! 

 

I’m just glad that Carole Baskin didn’t go for Lorcan’s neck… R.I.P. Eric. 

 

Thanks for listening!

 

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Lorcan’s IG: @ihatelorcan

 

Hussam’s IG: @shamsiinyourbrain

Hussam’s twitter: @hussam_shamsi

 

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Hope you enjoyed this episode! Catch y’all in the next one.