The Open Word Podcast

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite regular guest Mileka and Wambui of Spilled Words Podcast to celebrate this year’s International Women Day.

They start off by discussing white lies in relationships, before getting into the demonstration held last week in response to the outrage over a young lady that was allegedly sexually harassed by members of the Royal Eswatini Police Service for wearing what they deemed as ‘revealing’.

They deliberate on dismantling ingrained stereotypes, and unconscious biases that continuously perpetuate discrimination against women, Mileka teaches the two young men about properly ‘protecting women’ without being part of the problem and much more!

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso – Robert Glasper ft H.E.R and Meshell Ndegeocello – ‘Better than I imagined’

Sakhile – Rapsody - ‘Crown’

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite Temalangeni to celebrate the life of late South African star Riky Rick. They discuss his legacy, depression and sharing amongst men.

The gang also invites a young man who specialises in corporate finance, international finance and trade Matsu Nkambule to dissect the Budget Speech - from the deficit, the controversial proposed tax hike, funds allocated towards priority sectors and the most frustrating issue about the Eswatini economy.

They also give comments on government's proposed legislation to give cannabis licences in Eswatini, Sbusiso asks the gents to help him with 'receiving nudes etiquette', tatting a partner's name on you and much more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Riky Rick - 'Boss Zonke'

Sakhile - Riky Rick ft Cassper Nyovest and Anatii - 'Fuseg'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by recapping their Valentine's events. Sbusiso argues that women empowerment and marriages are myths before they get into supporting black businesses and them living up to anticipated standards.

They also discuss the Kanye West documentary and lessons learnt from it such as supporting your children's passions or having friends that fully believe in your vision.

Sbusiso says he believes people who take social media breaks should be checked on whilst Sakhile shares experiences of why he's picky on that regard

They also discuss new music, new shows and much more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Teddy Pendergrass - 'Love TKO'

Sakhile - Lucy Pearl - 'Dance Tonight'

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by discussing Valentine's plans. Sbusiso shares lessons from the Waterford Lecture series and Sakhile argues that inconsistent communication or lack of attention is a valid reason for a partner to want to go through your phone.

They also discuss the young lady that has been arrested for raping a 15 year old boy, getting a pass to date a relative from a friend, the gruesome murder of the Shiselweni regional manager, the leaked Isaiah Rashad sex tape, new music and much more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Dreezy ft T Pain - 'Closer To You'

Sakhile - Ace Hood - 'Message to the label'

Books of the week

Sbusiso - The Economist January 2022 edition.

Sakhile - Dear Sonali, Letters to the Daughter I Never Had by Lynn Toler

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite a hard-working gifted creative Scotty Grey to kick it with them and to promote his new book titled 'familiar faces'.

The trio start off by discussing artists losing themselves within the brand.

Sbusiso expresses his a problem with MTN Eswatini starting a podcast and not throwing a bone for any of the players in the sector, which leads into a conversation about the lack of unity in the sector amongst artists.

They also discuss Slade exiting the Kreative Korrner management stable, this year's Speech from the Throne and much more!

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso - A-Reece - 'Take Care of Your Heart'

Scotty Grey - Kanye West - '24'

Sakhile - Saba ft Smino & 6lack - 'Still'

BOOK OF THE WEEK

Scotty Grey - 'The Allegory of the cave' by Pluto

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by kickin' it about their beef with their parents for giving them ‘familiar’ names, before sharing stories of how they were named.

They also discuss the Joe Rogan, Spotify and Neil Young debacle, which saw the legendary musician demanding that Spotify takes down his music, before getting into the topic of entitlement and ungratefulness.

The gang also deliberates on living ‘within your means’, and being transparent with your friends and lovers about your financial standing.

Lastly, they discuss new music, shows and much more!

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso - Rick Ross ft Elijah Blake - 'Presidential'

Sakhile - Jaden Smith - 'Offering'

BOOK OF THE WEEK

Sakhile - Lord of the flies by William Golding

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite Nokwanda to come kick it with them. Sakhile says he’s shocked that the two consider each other as ‘besties’, and claims he does not believe in the idea of ‘best friends’.

The trio also get into the Ari Lennox and MacG’s ‘cringe’ moment in a recent interview. They discuss MacG’s toxic masculinity, their disappointment with the whole team’s lack of accountability, and how they feel MacG should understand that growth comes with greater responsibility.

They then look into the issue of corporal punishment, its effectiveness and how it plays a role to a child’s mental ill-health, growing up and getting to work on a ‘friendship’ relationship with your parent(s).

Sakhile thinks Rapsody doesn’t get enough respect, the wild Joburg trip story and much more!

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso – Jill Scott – ‘A long walk’

Sakhile – Freshyground - ‘Zithande’

BOOKS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso - Love is Not Enough by Mark Manson

Nokwanda - The Fabulist's Bindle by Mehluli Nxumalo

Sakhile - IBOY by Kevin Brooks

On this episode Sbusiso and Sakhile start by discussing listening to 'cancelled' artists. Sbusiso shares some lessons from a night out before Sakhile expresses that he has a problem with people self-diagnosing themselves as either OCD or depressed.

They also discuss the disadvantage of being a man lacking 'handyman' skills , women lying and ruining someone's life because of anger or bitterness, new music from Cordae, Joey Bada$$, Earl Sweatshirt, facing your biggest fears and lastly the old age Kendrick Lamar versus J Cole debate and much more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Tory Lanez - 'Enchanted Waterfall'

Sakhile - ScHoolboy Q - 'Tales'

Books of the week

Sbusiso - Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday

Sakhile - Happy Potter and the deathly hallows by JK Rowling.

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by recapping their New Year's Eve experiences before getting into a conversation about tricking.

They also discuss the ongoing Victor Gamedze murder case, the Novak Djokovic and Australian Government saga and the case of former American biotechnology entrepreneur convicted of criminal fraud Elizabeth Holmes.

Lastly, the gents share their experiences on Tinder, role playing and much more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - The Weeknd - 'Best Friends'

Sakhile - Nipsey Hussle - 'Hustle and Motivate'

Books of the week

Sbusiso - The Spirit of Intimacy by Sobonfu Somé.

Sakhile - Forgiving what you can’t forget by Lysa TerKeurst.

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite regular guest Mileka to celebrate their mini-milestone as they end the year – reaching 20 episodes in only three months since the return of the podcast.

They start by discussing open-mindedness with trying out food from other cultures and the new Nas and Hitboy project before discussing the issue of Swazi Jive founder Sakhile Nkhambule.

The trio discuss Nkambule’s impact as a young visionary in untapped territory in the country, his faults that eventually led to the downfall of his business and one of the most-loved shows in the country, and how the public has seemingly not allowed him to grow or learn from his mistakes.

They also get into spirituality in friendships as well as in relationships, Mileka tells the gents that there’s more fulfilling sensations in life than an orgasm, which both gentleman seem to find hard to believe, and much more!

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso – Nas – ‘The Truth’

Sakhile - Mac Miller – ‘So it goes’

BOOKS OF THE WEEK

Sbusiso – Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Mileka - Atomic Habits by James Clear

Sakhile - Outwitting the devil by Napoleon Hill