Stacey & J Sbu

Stacey & J Sbu

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Stacey & J Sbu episodes

  • Chasing the Comrades dream: Brandon and Zaahida's inspiring journeys
    In this heartwarming and informative conversation, Stacey and J Sbu chat to two first-time Comrades Marathon runners with very different, yet equally inspiring stories.

    Durban's Brandon van Loggerenberg, 20, shares why he chose one of the world's most iconic ultra marathons to test his physical and mental limits.

    They also speak to Zaahida, a 42-year-old entrepreneur, mentor, wife and mother, who is finally living out a childhood dream despite overcoming significant health challenges and barriers to representation in endurance sport.

    If you missed it live, listen in to hear how determination, resilience and a belief in yourself can turn seemingly impossible goals into reality.
    13 min
  • Men's Mental Health month: KZN men share their stories
    Stacey and J Sbu tackled Men's Mental Health Month, unpacking why men account for nearly 80% of recorded suicides in South Africa - a situation the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has declared a national crisis.

    Men called in, sent voicenotes and messaged in to share what finally made them open up. Registered counsellor James Sturdee joined the conversation with practical advice for men and their family members.

    Missed it? The podcast is available on ecr.co.za, just click on shows and then Stacey and J Sbu.
    19 min
  • If you look for something, you'll find something...
    A listener from Queensburgh shared that he went snooping on his partner's phone and found flirtatious messages.

    He asked whether to confront her and risk exposing himself or stay quiet. Stacey and J Sbu opened it up to listeners and the calls and voice notes came flooding in.

    While some asked him why he went looking, others told him to take some pointers from the flirtatious messages

    If you missed it live, listen in...
    11 min
  • Wifey's Hotline: Something that would fall apart if you stopped doing it
    Stacey and J Sbu opened the Wifey's Hotline asking the ladies to share the things they do at home that would completely fall apart if they stopped.

    From invisible household tasks to the little things partners never notice, the wives had plenty to say.

    We even spoke to Debbie and her husband Brett live! If you missed it live, listen in!
    11 min
  • Tipping in SA: Do we do it because we want to or because we have to?
    Stacey and J Sbu opened up the tipping debate on Great Drive, should you tip because you want to or just to dodge the guilt?  

    Listeners weighed in on whether it's about ubuntu and supporting low-wage workers; or whether employers should simply be paying a fair wage.

    Missed it live? Listen in!
    13 min
  • Violence in KZN schools: Whose fault is it and how do we fix it?
    Stacey and J Sbu discussed a deeply concerning pattern of school violence in KwaZulu-Natal, after two separate incidents unfolded on the same Friday - a Grade 10 learner stabbed by two junior pupils outside school gates and a mass brawl in Northdale.

    With over 2 300 cases of violence, drug abuse, and gang activity recorded in KZN schools since January 2024, educational psychologist Sandile Radebe weighed in and listeners shared their views.

    Missed it live? Listen in!
    16 min
  • Parents Hotline: The lines you've carried down to your kids
    Stacey and J Sbu asked KwaZulu-Natal parents about the classic lines passed down through generations. From "Do you want something to cry about?" to the legendary "I wish you knew your school work like you that know song".

    Listeners shared the phrases they grew up dreading and some they've already caught themselves using. Missed it? The podcast is available on ecr.co.za, just click on Stacey and J Sbu.
    6 min
  • UB40's Ali Campbell sits down with Stacey and J Sbu
    Ahead of UB40's Durban performance, icon and legend Ali Campbell joined Stacey and J Sbu for a conversation about his career and so much more.

    Stacey had an intense fan girl moment while J Sbu got into the nitty gritty of Ali's career and what he hopes to be remembered for.

    If you missed it live, listen in!
    7 min
  • Eldest child syndrome: Is it real or are they just being dramatic?
    Stacey and J Sbu unpacked Eldest Child Syndrome - the idea that firstborns carry more anxiety, responsibility and emotional weight simply because of birth order.

    They debated whether eldest kids earned their struggles or whether younger siblings had it just as hard. Listeners Masindi, Stefan and Sri weighed in, with eldest daughters taking the crown on the WhatsApp line.

    Missed it? Listen to the full podcast here...
    14 min

About Stacey & J Sbu

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Your drive home, anchored by two trusted voices with undeniable chemistry. Stacey Norman and J Sbu bring sharp conversation, real perspective and high-energy moments that keep afternoons moving.