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What makes someone walk away from afuture in engineering to chase a life behind the camera? 🎥

On this episode of the Trim & Chop Podcast, I sit down with my guy, Mbuso Mahlangu a.k.a. TheOriginal Hipster,to unpack his wild transition from being a mechanical engineering to building his own production company, Mbuso Kingdom. 🔥

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HR by day, poet by night? 👀🔥 I chop it up with Khotatso Tshabalala about juggling corpora te life and creativity. We’ve got laughs, a quiz, and a fire playlist drop—don’t miss it! Tune in now! 🎤💼

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In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Ma’x — an LLM graduate, PhD candidate, recording artist, and all-around creative. We dive into current events, music, and put her to the test with the T&C Quiz. Think she’s got it? Tap in and find out!

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Season 3 is here! Kick it with me and my brothers as we catch up on life after 30, new music, recent happenings, and everything in between.

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What makes someone walk away from a future in engineering to chase a life behind the camera? 🎥

On this episode of the Trim & Chop Podcast, I sit down with my guy, Mbuso Mahlangu a.k.a. The Original Hipster, to unpack his wild transition from being a mechanical engineering to building his own production company, Mbuso Kingdom. 🔥

We get into:
 🎶 Concerts & Festivals – What’s popping in SA, and which international artist NEEDS to pull up next?
🎥 The Leap of Faith – How Mbuso left a structured career path for the unpredictable world of cinematography & entertainment.
🤔 2 Truths & A Lie – Can I catch The Original Hipster in a bluff?
📽️ Building a Creative Empire – The ups, the downs, and the real cost of chasing a creative dream.
🧠 General Knowledge Quiz – Is Mbuso a trivia genius or just vibes?
🎵 Trim & Chop Playlist – One song Mbuso says we must add!

This one is a must-listen for anyone who's ever thought about making the jump from comfort to passion. Tune in & let’s chop it up! 🔥🎙️

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5swH4dA506ZGeD14gKGegT?si=7vr9U-41RRufuCQ_3Cd-Rg&pi=ISyzHw2JRk2Yu

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They say never trust HR—but what happens when HR is also a poet, writer, and entrepreneur? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Khotatso Tshabalala, a powerhouse balancing the corporate world with her creative passions.

We kick things off with some fun and games before diving into her journey—how she found her voice in spoken word, what inspired her to write a book, and how she manages to wear so many hats (without losing her mind).

We’ll also unpack some powerful quotes, put her general knowledge to the test, and, of course, get a song recommendation to add to the Trim & Chop Playlist.

Clock out, grab a drink, and tune in—this is HR like you've never heard it before.

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In this episode of the Trim & Chop Podcast, Bakithi catches up with his close friend and dynamic creative, Makumya "M'ax" Membe. M'ax is a multi-talented singer, drama instructor, and dedicated WWE enthusiast. Together, they dive into the highs and hilarities of their "once-a-term" friendship, share memories from their days at TUKS FM, and explore Max’s creative journey from law school to the arts.

Max also schools Bakithi on the latest WWE developments, from the biggest stars dominating the scene to the storylines everyone’s talking about. The episode wraps up with an intense general knowledge quiz, where Max takes on some tough questions (including a WWE curveball). 
Packed with humor, heartfelt moments, and wrestling insights, this episode is a must-listen for sports entertainment fans and anyone craving a good laugh!

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🎙️ The Comeback: Welcome to Season 3 of the Trim & Chop Podcast 🔥

After a long break, Trim & Chop Podcast is back—stronger and sharper than ever. In this first episode of Season 3, host Bakithi Neo Mngomezulu takes a raw and hilarious look at what it really feels like to hit the big 3-0. Spoiler alert: it's not as smooth as we thought!

Joined by two dynamic guests, we’re chopping it up about the unexpected twists of growing older. From realizing that “early nights” are the new flex to laughing at how life doesn’t quite match up to the plans we had at 21, this episode is all about keeping it real and having a laugh while we’re at it.

Season 3 is bringing the heat—bigger conversations, bolder guests, and fresh perspectives.

💬 Got your own 30-something realizations? Hit us up on social or email and join the conversation.

🎧 Let’s get into it. Tap play, and let’s chop life together.

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Your favourite pod is BACK & BETTER in 2023!I'm joined by my  two closest mates, Phiwo & Elijah as we give our hottest takes on the latest local and international news. First things first, we chop about the latest Presidential Cabinet reshuffle and loadshedding. Elijah gives us an expert legal breakdown on the latest statement issued by Bowmans attorneys regarding the rumours around Patrice Motsepe & Katlego Danke's alleged relationship. Should You Be Able To Sue Someone for Dumping You? We give our opinions on the $ 30 million law-suit that Tiger Woods is facing from his ex-girlfriend! Am I That Old? The boys reflect on how crazy this stage of life is as we discuss how some of our closest friends are getting married, having kids and being "grown"!! Also, we laugh at some of the things that annoy us at this age. White is Alright? Elijah and Phiwo open up about their dating experiences and the topic develops into a deep-dive on inter-racial relationships in SA.  The boys wrap it up by touching on brilliance of AKA's latest album - Mass Country and Elijah gives a review on Chris Rock's latest stand-up special - Selective Outrage.

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Join me on the last episode of 2022 as I reflect on everything that's happened in my life this year while also looking forward to 2023.

Thank you for your continuous support throughout 2022 and we're gassed for what 2023 holds for us, and all of you - our Trim & Chop fam.

Blessings!