Story Time with Friends

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StoryTime With Friends is back!

In the first episode of StoryTime With Friends, Estean joins Joshua Eady as co-host for what promises to be a wild South African season.

The boys dive into everything from the chaos of South African weddings and the struggle of dressing fancy, to cheap dop, learning how to drink whiskey, and why so many South Africans seem to own pitbulls. They also tackle one of the country's most debated questions: which brandy reigns supreme?

00:00 - 09:05 Living in Malmesbury 09:05 - 14:10 How To Dress for a Wedding 14:10 - 16:50 Cheap Wedding Drinks 16:50 - 18:01 No Drink Specials in Cape Town 18:01 - 24:30 Which Whiskey is Which 24:30 - 26:10 Estean Loves Vodka 26:10 - 34:35 Which Brandy is the Best Brandy? 34:35 - 37:21 Estean Met a Girl

#ultramarathon #cysticfibrosis #sophiegraceholmes #storytimepodcast #marathon

Joshua sits down with Sophie Grace Holmes — ultra-endurance athlete, world record holder, fitness coach, and public speaker.

Living with cystic fibrosis, Sophie was once told she had only a few years to live. Today, she's completed 36 marathons in 36 days, summited Kilimanjaro, and continues to push the limits of human endurance.

From overcoming adversity to chasing world-class challenges, this is a powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, and refusing to accept limitations.

#enhancedgames #crossfit #hyroxtraining #hybridathlete #storytimepodcast

In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with actor, strength & conditioning coach, and founder of Dark Performance, Alan Foulis 🏉🔥

Joshua and Alan unpack the upcoming South Africa national rugby union team Test matches, the rivalry between South Africa and the New Zealand national rugby union team, and what makes Springbok rugby such a powerful part of South African identity.

The boys also break down the controversial Enhanced Games, the growing conversation around steroids and peptides in performance sport, and the impact these substances are having on modern fitness culture. They discuss the latest developments surrounding the CrossFit Games, the fallout around the firing of the CrossFit founder, and the evolving future of functional fitness.

Finally, Joshua and Alan dive into the massive debate taking over gyms worldwide — HYROX vs CrossFit.

00:00 - 06:35 Traveling for Acting 06:35 - 12:45 Dark Performance Apparel 12:45 - 14:00 Ambassador Announcement14:00 - 24:25 Enhanced Games24:25 - 31:20 URC Rugby Drama31:20 - 35:20 Rugby World Cup Springboks35:20 - 40:20 Test Rugby Springbok Predictions40:20 - 43:30 Greatest Rivalry Springboks vs New Zealand43:30 - 45:45 European Rugby 45:45 - 59:59 Crossfit Games

#springboks #rugbycamp #crossfit #womansrugby #storytimepodcast

In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with content creator and fitness influencer Tatiana Martins.

Tatiana joins the podcast to talk about her intense AM/PM training routine, the rise of HYROX vs CrossFit, and the latest fitness trends shaping Cape Town’s training culture.

The conversation takes a massive turn as she opens up about being called up to the Springbok Women’s camp 🇿🇦 — sharing what it means to be on the radar for the South Africa women’s rugby setup, and how her fitness journey has led her to this moment.

From training discipline to elite performance, this episode is all about pushing limits and chasing greatness 💪

00:00 - 05:15 Springbok Woman Selection 05:15 - 13:03 AM & PM Workouts 13:03 - 16:00 Becoming A Pro Athlete in Sports 16:00 - 19:35 Hyrox vs Crossfit 19:35 - 23:06 What is a Crossfit Workout?23:06 - 30:16 Lets Do A MURF30:16 - 31:34 The Lie Runners Tell You 31:34 - 34:05 How To Perform A Pull Up 34:05 - 39:31 Working Out To Feel Good 39:31 - 41:35 Starting Rugby 41:35 - 49:25 Being Selected Via DM49:25 - 57:54 Becoming a Springbok Rugby Player

#springboks #greatestrivalry #rugby #jordanbuhrs #storytimepodcast

In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rugby content creator and analyst Jordan Buhrs for a massive conversation around the current state of rugby and digital media in South Africa.

The boys unpack the latest South Africa national rugby union team alignment camp, the upcoming Test series, and the excitement building around the next Rugby World Cup cycle. They discuss the rise of England star Henry Pollock, the direction of the England national rugby union team, and what makes rugby such a powerful force in uniting South Africans.

Joshua and Jordan also break down the latest United Rugby Championship results, bold URC predictions, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Greatest Rivalry clashes as New Zealand national rugby union team prepare to tour South Africa.

Beyond rugby, the conversation shifts into content creation in South Africa — discussing the future of creator collaboration, building audiences locally, and why South African creators need to work together to grow the country’s digital reach globally.

#southafrica #afrikaans #springboks #storytimepodcast

In this episode of Storytime, Joshua is joined once again by viral South African voice Estean — and this time, nothing is off limits.

The conversation dives straight into South African party culture — from the chaos of Plett Rage, high school house parties, and First Thursdays, to how the modern-day party scene has evolved.

Joshua and Estean break down the science (and strategy) behind drinking — debating alcohol percentages, the best beers for different times of day, and the unspoken rules of a proper South African jol.

They then shift into rugby, unpacking the dominance of the South Africa national rugby union team, the road to the next Rugby World Cup, and what it means to pursue passion at the highest level.

#mr1 #onepiece #anime #onepiecenetflix #netflixseries #storytimepodcast

In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rising international actor Awdo Awdo, one of the newest faces breaking into the global film and television scene.

Awdo is best known for his upcoming role as Mr. 1 (Daz Bonez) in One Piece — one of the world’s biggest Netflix franchises. Despite being early in his career, he has already landed major opportunities, including working on the upcoming film Subversion alongside Hollywood A-listers.

The conversation explores his journey into acting, transitioning from working behind the scenes in production to stepping in front of the camera, and what it takes to break into high-level international projects. Awdo also shares insight into filming in Cape Town, preparing for physically demanding roles, and how being cast in a global series like One Piece is shaping his future in the industry.

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#afrikaans #afrikaansmusic #braaibroodtjie #podcast #zianesaayman #storytimepodcast

In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with viral South African TikTok sensation Ziané Saayman, better known across the country as the Braaibroodtjie Girl.

After exploding online through her unmistakable humour, bold personality, and massively viral food-themed content, Ziané has built a huge digital audience — with her TikTok presence growing rapidly through viral clips and her Instagram becoming one of the most talked-about young creator profiles in the Afrikaans content space. Her breakout single Die Braaibroodjie Reël helped push her into national conversation, becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable viral music moments.

Joshua and Ziané unpack what it actually feels like when viral fame arrives overnight — the love, the criticism, the online hate, and why South African social media can be both powerful and brutal at the same time.

They also discuss her move into music, the strategy behind building content that people cannot stop sharing, and how understanding audience behaviour has helped her repeatedly trigger the algorithm.

The conversation also explores her latest single releases, her growing ambitions in entertainment, and how she sees herself evolving beyond viral moments into a long-term brand.

To close the episode, Joshua and Ziané dive into a live taste test with Knox Hydrate, adding a fun finish to a conversation built around virality, identity, and modern South African internet culture.

This episode is powered by Knox Hydrate — proudly South African and founded by Dricus du Plessis. Zero sugar, zero caffeine, and loaded with BCAAs for clean hydration and recovery. For more information visit - https://knoxhydrate.com/

TabletPOS, your leading mobile point of sale for the hospitality and retail industries within South Africa. Serving the best restaurants in South Africa. For more information visit - https://tabletpos.co.za/

#afrikaans #afrikaansmusic #karlabosch #podcast #storytimepodcast

In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with South African singer-songwriter Karla Bosch, one of the most distinctive new voices emerging in Afrikaans music.

Karla is bringing a fresh sound to the Afrikaans music scene — blending folk-inspired songwriting, emotional lyricism, and a uniquely powerful vocal style that sets her apart from anything currently happening in the genre. With a sound rooted in storytelling and authenticity, she is carving out a lane that feels both modern and deeply South African.

The episode explores Karla’s journey into music, how she first discovered songwriting, and the creative differences between writing in English versus Afrikaans. She also reflects on moving to Cape Town, finding her artistic identity, and navigating an industry influenced by legends like Jack Parow and Francois van Coke.

Joshua and Karla also dive into her growing catalogue of music, including tracks such as Rooiwynliefde, Maanlig op die See, and selections from her EP Kleurblind (replace EP title if you want exact current release naming aligned to latest catalogue), while giving listeners a live feel for the Karla Bosch experience by playing some of her music during the conversation.

This episode is powered by Knox Hydrate — proudly South African and founded by Dricus du Plessis. Zero sugar, zero caffeine, and loaded with BCAAs for clean hydration and recovery. For more information visit - https://knoxhydrate.com/

TabletPOS, your leading mobile point of sale for the hospitality and retail industries within South Africa. Serving the best restaurants in South Africa. For more information visit - https://tabletpos.co.za/

#jasonbakery #capetown #storytimepodcast #podcast

In Episode 114 of Storytime, Joshua sits down with Jason Lilley, founder of Jason Bakery, one of South Africa’s most iconic food destinations and a must-visit for both locals and international visitors.

Jason opens up about his lifelong love for food, discovering his gift for baking, and the journey that led him to build one of the country’s most respected bakery brands. From working on five-star cruise liners around the world to refining his craft in high-pressure kitchens, he shares how discipline, curiosity, and obsession with quality shaped his path.

The conversation dives into overcoming adversity, navigating the realities of running a food business through South Africa’s pandemic years, and why consistency matters more than hype in hospitality.

Jason also reveals what truly makes the perfect croissant, the science behind exceptional sourdough, what separates a great kitchen from an average one, and the standards required to build a brand people queue for daily.

This episode is powered by Knox Hydrate — proudly South African and founded by Dricus du Plessis. Zero sugar, zero caffeine, and loaded with BCAAs for clean hydration and recovery. For more information visit - https://knoxhydrate.com/

TabletPOS, your leading mobile point of sale for the hospitality and retail industries within South Africa. Serving the best restaurants in South Africa. For more information visit - https://tabletpos.co.za/