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The Sobering episodes

June 12 Parlay way: NBA Finals, Sneakers, Events and New Music.
Sober Soldiers wr back with another parlay. On this episode, we got into the NBA Finals, recapped some of the events we’ve attended lately, and unpacked the music that’s been soundtracking the year so far. With the year at its halfway mark, we shared some of our favourite releases and verses that stood out the most to us.
We also touched on the excitement around upcoming global tournaments, the conversations around the lack of support for Bafana Bafana, and, of course, checked in on what’s happening in the world of sneakers.
Sports, music, culture, and a few unexpected tangents along the way. Tap in

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1 hr 48 min
May 27 Tshego Santana is in the cut
This week, we sat down with Tshego Santana for an honest conversation about the experiences that shaped him into the man and artist he is today.
We spoke about his upbringing, stepping into fatherhood, and how dancehall continues to influence his sound and creative identity. We also got into the balance of being a “young grootman”, navigating growth, responsibility, and the pressure of evolving while staying true to yourself.
Tap in Sober Soldiers

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1 hr 45 min
May 13 A trip down memory lane: Events, sneakers, new music and much more
Put your seatbelt on, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. In this episode we revisit some of the moments and albums that shaped our love for the culture, songs that still stand out, and the stories that remind us why these experiences mean so much. We also got sneaker talk, music and events.

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1 hr 51 min
April 15 Parlay way (Sneakers, Events, Movies, Trapcardi and more)
Sober Soldiers, third parlay in a row. Yeah, it’s just us and a whole lot of conversation.
We covered everything from sneakers in rotation and the state of events, to real alcohol at bars, movies, and even a bit of wrestling. Then we got into the music; from Blxckie vs Lucasraps, the rise of Trapcardi, to why Jaykatana is really like that right now and much more. Lowfeye gets a really fresh bouquet too.
As always, we went off on a few tangents. Tap in and enjoy

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2 hr 11 min
March 18 Parlay way!
Back in our element; talking sneakers, the events shaping the scene, and a real conversation on OG’s vs the new age/underground wave.
We unpack the gap between generations, the shifts in sound and culture, and what it really means to earn your place in today’s game. From respect to relevance, legacy to disruption, nothing’s off limits.
Honest takes, real debates, and a perspective rooted in the culture. Tap in and join the conversation.

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2 hr 9 min
March 04 Herc cuts the lights again, this time with SSG'98
Fresh off the release of SSG’98, Herc pulled up for a real one. We spoke about life since our last conversation, the challenges he faced, how he pushed through, and the support system that kept him grounded through it all.
He unpacked the making of SSG’98, the features on the album, the intention behind the sound, and where he’s headed next, both musically and in his business ventures.
Growth. Accountability. Vision. This is more than just an album rollout; it’s evolution in real time. Tap in and catch the full conversation.

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1 hr 6 min
February 18 It's a Parlay, But The Music Way.
This week, we dive into the state of music and content creation in South Africa, the opportunities, the pressures, and what it really takes to cut through the noise.
Of course, it wouldn’t be us without talking sneakers too, from current rotations to the stories behind the pairs.
Real perspectives. Tap in.

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1 hr 31 min
February 04 Sober Soldiers, we're so back! Season 10, baby!
New Year. New Energy. Same Sobering.
We’re kicking off the year with a hosts-only episode, no guest, just us, the parlay way.
From sneakers and style to getting carried away debating international albums, we reflected on the sounds that moved us and recapped the summer events that shaped the season. We also unpacked the growing presence of international promoters in SA’s summer scene and what it means for the culture going forward.
Honest takes, good laughs, and necessary dialogue to start the year right. Tap in Sober Soldiers!

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1 hr 32 min
October 29, 2025 DJ Speedsta freestyles for us as we catch up on life and music.
Sober Soldiers! One of the culture’s key players pulled up for a proper sit-down. We spoke about his journey through the game; from radio to rap, the highs, the lessons, and everything in between.
Speedsta got candid about legacy, growth, and staying true to himself in an ever-shifting industry. It’s a real conversation with someone who’s seen it all and still moves with love for the culture.
Tap in.

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1 hr 22 min
October 15, 2025 Parlay way: Sneakers, Events and New Music
Yeah, we know it's been a minute. But look at the bright side, we here now Sober Soldiers, back with what can be called the parlay of all parlays. We kicked it off with shoes and got a bit carried away there. But that had nothing on the way we delved into events just before going into all the music that has dropped. Sober Soldiers, lock in. It's a parlay.

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1 hr 24 min

About The Sobering

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Hosted by Kabelo, Kitso and Mokgethwa, The Sobering is the most authentically South African hip-hop podcast on the internet today. Follow @TheSoberingPod on Twitter. Search our hashtag #theSOBERINGpodcast. Featuring a 100 percent local hip-hop playlist and interviews with prominent figures in the local scene, the monthly show features an eclectic mix of exciting personalities, good conversation and an excellent blend of the best and most current tunes from local MCs.