The Duo Diaries Podcast

We’re bacckkk! Summer in Cape Town is knocking and we had to make sure that we were well rested before we take on the mammoth task of enjoying peak festive season in one of the world’s best summer destinations. On this week’s episode, we talk summer, festivals, rooftops and… Trump?!

This Duo Diaries episode is a quintessential diary entry from us, your hosts, and we enjoyed recording every chaotic bit of it. We shot our very first, on location episode and we think it turned out quite well. Somewhere Nowhere was a treat and we are sure it will only get better as the sun continues to set later.

Cheers to that! 🥂

We're back! Catch up with Luthando and Maxine as they explain why they haven't posted a new episode in 2 weeks lol. Maxine continues to show her support for her friends and family as she celebrates Toto's (boyfriend of the pod) birthday and Tyla's upcoming concert in Cape Town.

Luthando rocked the daisies and almost had daisies rock him! By his words, a EUPHORIC time was had and it marked the official beginning of Dezemba (South African's will know what this means)!

Tune in for another fun and funny episode with the gang. <3

Wine: Klein Zalze Brut Cap Classique (Woolworths exclusive).

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is the hot topic for this episode. This is undeniably the new hit reality television series. I mean who wouldn't be enthralled in a show that starts off with confirmed swinging activities, Mormonism, pregnancy scares, husbands on Tinder and a mug shot! The indistinguishable cast members provided a colourful experience into life in Utah, North America and we enjoyed every second of it.

Wine: David Nieuwoudt Piekenierskloof Cinsault Rosé

This is chaos personified! Max and Luthando are vibing guys and they are giving y'all a raw, unedited episode of hilarious, slightly problematic fun! The duo haven't recorded in two weeks and they come together on this episode on a quick catch up of what has been happening in their lives. This incredibly honest episode gives you the wittiest insight into the lives of these Cape Town based twenty something year old lovelies.

Join the duo, alongside their expanding audience, in this unfiltered diary entry.

Wine: Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2023

We are so back and very demure and mindful! The Love is Blind UK cast is fuelling this episode and we have become the biggest fans of this UK version of Love is Blind. True relationships were formed, the complexities of real relationships were on full display and we all hated THAT GUY.

This episode is hilarious, rightfully long and is what Duo Diaries is all about!

Wine: Tokara Chardonnay 2023

Maxine and Luthando came together for a proper catch up. There's open relationships, financial advice and a lot of audience interactions. Our hosts are enjoying a relaxed long weekend and taking you along for their real time life updates.

Always feel free to engage with us on our Instagram (@DuoDiariesPod) and email ([email protected])!

Wine: Warwick, The First Lady, Chardonnay 2023

The Love Island finale has come and gone! What a fantastic ending to a solid season. We got our first black couple Love Island winners (and I hear that Love Island USA also delivered the same feat - yay DEI!) This episode Max and Luthando were on one and I am sure you all will agree when listening. Join your Duo Diaries hosts, as they sip on another chardonnay in sunny Cape Town and conclude their Love Island UK Season 11 chronicles!.

Congratulations Josh and Mimii - We love y'all! ❤️

Wine: Spier, Chardonnay, 2024

We are approaching the end of the Love Island season and we could not be happier about it. It has been a great season but to be honest, this past week was not our favourite. The podcast teases new shows our hosts will be delving into in the upcoming weeks and give us their top 4 couples in the villa.

Wine: Diemersdal, Sauvignon Blanc, 2024

Note: We apologise for the audio issues in our last two episodes. If anyone has any mic suggestions, please let us know on our Instagram or via email at [email protected]. Thank you for bearing with us! Maxine and Luthando, xoxo.

We missed a week, we know! There is still much to learn on this lovely podcasting journey that we are on and we promise you guys only to get better.

Love Island: The infamous Casa Amor week has finally come and gone and we are ready to share our thoughts with you all. I mean, as always, it proved once again that as much as men can try, their propensity to be disappointing will always trump their good intentioned efforts.

Surprise, surprise! Maxine and Luthando, sip on yet another bottle of chardonnay. I think it is fair to say that this might be the varietal of the pod.

Wine: Alvi's Drift, Chardonnay 2023

If we are one thing, we are consistent! Again we give you an update on Gypsy Rose, the end of Vanderpump Rules and a drama filled Love Island. We let you know what happens when you think of yourself as the prize and you do not have anyone opposing you, quick answer: it's not good.

Listen to the pod to catch our thoughts as we sip on Woolworths' very underrated and much appreciated [by us] affordable white wine.

Wine: Woolworths Lightly Sparkling White Wine