The Trim & Chop Podcast

Send us a text

What's good gang? We took a bit of a "production break" to sort a few things out but - WE BACK!

We linked up with my sisters Soso Pivot (@sosopivot ) , Melaninfit (@_melaninfit_ ) and a few new friends for this episode and, as expected, things got wild!

Our conversation touched on Navigating Friendships and Friendship Break-Ups, Communication in Friendships and Relationships and the Top 10 Famous People of all Time. Mpho Pops gets a shout out as the ladies drop their Top 5 list and Bakithi gets cooked for unashamedly caping for Pearl Thusi. 

This episode may/may not have been sponsored by Jagermeister, listen all the way through to find out! 

Shout out to the gang for pulling through. 

Bless.

Support the show

Send us a text

This episode got a bit messy as I linked up with the homies from the DCL Podcast and my brother Elijah!Our conversation touched on Awkward encounters with ex's , Spinning the block on past relationships, Bheki Cele , GBV in Women's Month and the role of men in stopping the trend. Tevin reads out a few wild confessions from Confessions SA and Adriel reflects on how Bakithi almost broke his finger with some Karate Kid-esque moves. The boys discuss infidelity in relationships and Bakithi argues that most men would forgive their partner for cheating IF nobody else knew about it. Elijah continues to prove that he's a menace as he describes how he hugs all of his female friends in front of their significant others. We celebrate Elijah's recent graduation from NWU and he shares a story about how people from Potchestroom fight for fun on Student Nights. The conversation moves to Men's Mental Health and the boys share how they're feeling and trade tips on how to deal with life obstacles without losing your head. The boys wrap up the pod on a lighter note when Elijah and Tevin argue that women don't have game. Kick back and Enjoy.Bless 

Support the show

Send us a text

Join me and Dali Danger (Musical Artist/Producer, Digital Creator and Influencer) as we discuss life; music as well as the triumphs and growing pains of being a creative. Go follow and subscribe to the Trim & Chop Podcast on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and follow @trimandchop_ on Instagram for all updates and exclusive content. Kick back and Enjoy!

Support the show

Send us a text

On this episode Bakithi is joined by Sir Savage (Professional Chef and Co-Host of the Deep Chats Live Podcast) , Damien (Model & Economist) and Unnamed Man Number 1 (Professional Architect & Designer). 

The boys chop it up about the Senzo Meyiwa documentary and conspiracies behind his mysterious passing (04:00), The secret and dark lives of influencers / IG models in Dubai (17:00) and Squaring up with Bouncers in the club (40:00). The conversation moves to new music and the boys rate Jack Harlow's new album as well as new music from EMZ, Future, Kendrick Lamar and more. 

The episode comes to an end with "A Toast to 10 Years from Now" ,  the new segment for Season 2 where we invite our guests to toast to where they will be in 10 years time. 

Thank you for listening. Kick back and enjoy.

Bless

Support the show

Send us a text

WELCOME BACK TO THE TRIM & CHOP PODCAST!On the first episode of Season 2, we kicked back with Investment Banker, Voice-Over Artist and Podcaster - Leago Papo.Bakithi gives a breakdown of how the podcast will change in Season 2 (01:20). Bakithi and Leago then catch-up on what's been happening in their lives since they last linked up and Leago shares his journey since graduating from the University of Pretoria (02:40). The guys discuss their experiences in the world of podcasting (08:00) and Leago explains how he got into the voice-over industry (10:00). The conversation shifts to the importance of finding a mentor in the field/profession you aspire to enter into (24:00) and how we should all look to "pay the favour forward" by offering guidance to the upcoming generation of creatives and professionals (26:00). The boys the discuss new music from Pusha-T, Dreamville, Kabza De Small (43:00), Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album (50:00) and Leago puts Bakithi on to a new local South African artist with roots in the UK. The episode wraps up with a new segment called A Toast in 10 Years Time. We hope you enjoy. Don't forget to follow the Trim & Chop Podcast on IG, Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Bless 

Support the show

Send us a text

Bakithi and Swesha kick off this episode by welcoming two special guests to the pod, TK Sebothoma and LEO. TK Sebothoma is a rising actor/filmmaker who has starred in MTV Shuga, The River, Isono , Housewives and Kings of Joburg. LEO is an award-nominated artist/producer who has featured on HYPE magazine, currently specializes in Cinematic/Television scoring and continues to collaborate with South Africa's biggest stars. Bakithi opens up about a failed venture involving a "high profile" guest and gang discusses the complex relationship which creatives have with failure/rejection (09:21). TK vents about an interaction he had with a fan about Showmax's hit series, The Wife, and how the series has moved away from the original storyline in the book by Dudu Basani Dube (17:25). The conversation then moves to the shallow/superficial nature of the entertainment industry and the lack of representation of certain demographics (21:00).  Bakithi shifts the conversation to Kanye West and the boys discuss how NOT to handle a break-up (27:00) and the conversation moves to the "touch-and-go" nature of mental health and how that influences your behaviour (32:00) .The boys draw inspiration from Kanye's "Jeen-Yuhs" documentary (40:30) and then discuss the challenges that creatives face as they chase their dreams (43:00). Finally, the boys discuss Russia vs Ukraine and speak on the role of young creatives in inspiring the youth (55:00). Thank you for tuning in - Bless 

Support the show

Send us a text

Welcome to the newest segment of the Trim & Chop Podcast: Games Night.On this episode of Games Night, Swesha and Bakithi are joined by The Maverick and The Prince as they play Spill or Drink. The game takes some interesting turns as the hosts and their guests share spicy stories. This is an episode where you really get to find out and know more about each of us. Kick back, share a drink with us and let the laughter flow. 

Support the show

Send us a text

On this episode of the Trim & Chop podcast, the boys kick the year off on a high note with the return of The Maverick and the introduction of a special guest, The Prince.The episode starts-off with a quick check-in as everyone reflects on how 2022 has been so far (05:00) while Prince shares the news of his upcoming move to Australia (08:00) and all of the hurdles he's faced to make it happen. The conversation then moves to the concept of "privilege" and Maverick asks a series of questions which force the boys to confront their privilege (11:00). The crew discusses the prospect of uprooting and moving to a new country (17:00) and reflect on their goals and aspirations for the Trim & Chop Podcast for 2022 and beyond (19:30). Next up, they play a game called "We're Not Really Strangers" and drop a few secrets and hot-takes which might get them cancelled (24:10). Maverick opens up about how COVID-19 ruined her planned move to China and the conversation moves to the process of handling disappointment when life disrupts your plans (29:00). Swesha and Maverick ask the crew to share some of the hardest lessons they've learnt in life and how that has influenced how they see themselves (41:00). Swesha quotes Winston Churchill and Bakithi calls him out for pandering (47:00). Prince and Maverick chop conspiracy theories and discuss how The Simpsons continue to predict real life events in the world. Prince tells a story of how knowing how to speak Afrikaans saved his life when he was younger and the crew trades tales about their strangest dreams (50:00). The episode winds down as Bakithi asks the crew to define what they want for themselves this year in two words (58:00). Enjoy! 

Support the show

Send us a text

On this episode of the Trim & Chop Podcast:The boys welcome a new addition to the T&C Family as our new co-host, The Maverick, drops in for her first feature on the pod. We kick this episode by sharing our "Fresh Cut" testimonies (02:35) and discussing the bond between men and their barbers. The conversation then moves to "girlfriend allowance" (10:00) as The Maverick comes through with an interesting perspective and we discuss whether men are under pressure to conform to "girlfriend allowance" culture (18:40). The boys discuss the Worst Birthday Gifts they've ever received from past relationships and ask The Maverick to stand up and explain why her people are such terrible "gifters" (25:10). The conversation then moves to a deeper note when Bakithi, Swesha and The Maverick discuss the "Power of the Tongue" and the art of speaking to yourself kindly (39:30). Bakithi discusses Will Smith's new YouTube series: My Perfect Body (50:07) and The Maverick wants to know why the Smith family keeps loversharing. Swesha plugs us into some new music and defends his new crush, DJ Waffles, from all the hate she's been catching online (1:05:00).Enjoy! 

Support the show