*This week, we’re rocking with one of the true tastemakers of the game — the mind behind some of the playlists and music moments you’ve heard on the big screen. He’s the guy who makes all of that happen. Holding one of the dopest titles in the music industry, please welcome Kwelagobe Sekele, Head of Sync, Curation & Playlists at Gallo Music.

We’re diving into everything from Gallo’s 100-year milestone, to streaming revenue, the rise of AI music in the record business, Kanye West postponing his SA tour, and yes… even the Woolies money bag makes an appearance on the show!

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This week we get into it on Hot Topics, because honestly? In South Africa, every day is a day you look forward to — not because things are nice, but because the drama is premium. We’re out here accidentally eavesdropping on G20 traffic like it’s a national sport. Then suddenly, haibo, why is Cyril being told to resign again? What did we miss?*

*And as if that’s not enough, we now have local AI music artists popping up like mushrooms after rain! Oh, and of course… the Uber Eats saga. The Minister of Takeout himself, John Seenhuisen, apparently raking up expenses like he’s feeding a small village. You can’t make this stuff up.”

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*We bring an expert on things we can't fact check, like to really find out what's wrong with both PH and Warras, why is it not relationshiping kwa Shady no Phod? Fresh off his international trip, Tyler ICU also drops by to check in on the guys. Stay tuned and don't forget to drop us a comment!* Shady PHodcast Playlist

A controversial tweet, has X screaming and asking, what the hell is The Shady Lurker saying about Joburg being flooded by wh*res?? Who is valid enough to give you dating advice and why has it become a sin, to date when you don't hold a bag? Stick around to hear what song Bheki Cele sang and which one is Ye going to sing on his SA Tour! Shady PHodcast Playlist

*PH is back from Dubai, or was it Dubane? Warras rates his experience at the Travis Scott Concert and Marble Circus. We couldn't leave Paul O'Sullivian out of the conversation. Just when we least expect it, Pearl Thusi gate crashes the pod and say's F the content, I'm the co-host now! You have to stick around for this one!* Shady PHodcast Playlist

*In studio today, we are hosting the lovely and talented Lebo Lion! A marketing guru who fell in love with marketing before it was a recognised and popularised industry. On this episode we speak about the power and voice of the early days of social media in her indusrty, how it shaped the powerhouse she is today, building a tech startup, speaking to the rest of the world and owning the narrative of African Marketing. Tune in to find out on how a podcast is monetized! This right here is a Marketing Masterclass* Shady PHodcast Playlist

*This week we have a special for you to engage, DR Mmusi Maimane graces us with his presence, to talk everything UNITED, why vote BOSA and why it is important to have a united South Africa rather than voting parties because of racial or religious representation. He also drops a couple of gems on how we could tackle corruption and why we need educated leaders and not just old comrades who are making decisions for a country they might not live to see!* Shady PHodcast Playlist

Episode 75 features the friend of the show, Zimasa "Mooshtaffa" Vabasa to co-host alongside PH and Warras who, together drop receipts as - Johannesburg’s mayoral race just got spicy with Helen Zille’s shock nomination, the Madlanga Commission loses its chief evidence leader Terry Motau. Gayton McKenzie goes nuclear over Kenny Kunene’s reinstatement and, oh... Canal+ just swiped MultiChoice. Tune in as PH and the crew unpack the fallout, throw shade, and ask the awkward questions everybody’s too polite to say out loud. Shady PHodcast Playlist

A masterclass in building brand heat (not hype), navigating media power, and scaling from radio room to boardroom, without losing kindness. Shady PHodcast Playlist

From East Coast to 5FM to 947, Msizi James has lived the radio hustle — and he’s still one of the cleanest brands in the game (even when the streets are messy). In this episode, we chop it up about building a career without chasing clout, the madness of DJ life, and how sponsors stay lining up for “Mr. Sponsored Himself.”

But it’s not all gloss — we get into the dark side too: personal losses, financial lessons, and why consistency beats trending every time. Then it’s chaos as we debate Springbok strategy, schoolboy rugby monsters, and why soccer stays stuck in scandals while rugby keeps stacking glory.

It’s raw, unfiltered, and fun — Msizi James in full Shady mode. Shady PHodcast Playlist