Best Dj Lewis Podcasts (2025)

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping” 1:01:49

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 247 on 3/3/25)... This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris explore the song’s punk-influenced origins, its anthemic structure, and how its themes of resilience and working-class pu…

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Woolies cash bags and info peddlers: Madlanga musings with Karyn Maughan 22:59

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Another high-profile commission of inquiry wasn’t on our news bingo cards for 2025.But we’re not surprised another one was established, either. Born out of two parts: one, News24 picking up slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s investigation into the Tembisa Hospital extraction scandal, and two, KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’…

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“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong 56:28

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In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation instead of real storytelling, and we still cannot understand how it convinced so many people that it was profound. We take apart the lyrics, talk throug…

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Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode 51:42

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In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the guys discuss their favorite parts of this look into the meteoric rise of Counting Crows in the early 90s. Join our Patreon Buy a Shirt Follow us on In…

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TM 978 - 50 Years Of Iron Maiden - Music Based Episode 19:49

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Mark Strigl wishes you a Merry Christmas and shares deep cuts from Iron Maiden. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! Songs cleared for podcasting by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co The Wicker …

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Revealing ‘Twatterbaas’, the X Boer who hasn’t posted since April 34:53

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You may be wondering these holidays, around the braai, “hey, I can’t remember but…” what set off the US Trump Administration in 2025 to punish South Africa with tariffs, a White House press ambush, and a ghosting at the G20 in Johannesburg? Well, not one factor, person or organisation is to blame for the supreme souring of relations between Washing…

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Protea fire blazes bright, the Boks’ amazing year and Afcon loading 33:51

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When, eventually, we peer back at the annals of South African sport in 2025, cricket will come out tops. That’s the argument from our News24 Sport editor, Lloyd Burnard, who believes the Proteas’ fire is blazing bright for both the men’s and women’s sides. Burnard joined The Lead in our new Cape Town studios to reflect on the sporting year that was…

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The 12 Guests of Xmas with Samm Levine, Amy Miller and Geoff Tate and 10 more guests 2:04:07

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Live from Dynasty Typewriter in LA, Doug welcomes Trae Crowder, Mark Ellis, Todd Glass, Samm Levine, Riki Lindhome, Amy Miller, Chad Opitz, Jimmy Pardo, Ellory Smith, Blair Socci, Geoff Tate, Dan Van Kirk, Jenny Zigrino to this year's 12 Guests of Xmas episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

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Ep 104 Talking Magic Mushrooms with Dilruk Jayasinha 1:07:00

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This week we’ve got the incredibly funny Dilruk Jayasinha on the pod. Brett’s off to Woodford and flirting with the idea of opening his third eye, so naturally we dive into everyone’s spiritual experiences (and scepticism).We also get real about self-worth, childhood trauma, and the ever-important art of loving yourself. It’s a genuinely warm, funn…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” 51:16

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)... In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly offbeat gift with their single “Christmas Wrapping.” Written by Chris Butler, who openly admitted his dislike for the holidays, the song was pieced together from leftover riffs and lyrics he scribbled …

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The toll of Cape Town’s unending gang war 43:29

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The Western Cape gang crisis is at fever pitch. The latest stats show nearly 100 people were killed in gang violence every month for the past six months. Families are shattered, police detectives are strained to capacity, and trauma doctors are burnt out. We give the “War at Home” in Cape Town a face with journalist, Lisalee Solomons. Later, in our…

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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson) 49:30

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Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for…

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Who killed DJ Warras and why? PLUS, meat prices soar 21:53

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Media personality turned businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock tasked himself with restoring some order in Johannesburg’s maze of problematic, hijacked buildings. We look at why Stock, a former 5FM DJ and private security company boss, was shot and killed in broad daylight on a public holiday meant to celebrate our country’s reconciliation. Journal…

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Vacated, Reinstated — How New York Took Back a Man’s Freedom: The Story of Baby Sam 53:26

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Send us a text For more than 33 years, Samuel “Baby Sam” Edmondson lived inside a conviction the courts would later acknowledge was broken. In 2022, a Brooklyn Supreme Court judge vacated that conviction after finding unreliable witnesses, suppressed evidence, and investigative misconduct tied to NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella. Baby Sam walked free…

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TM 977 John Moyer of Disturbed 50:27

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Mark Strigl sits down with John Moyer of Disturbed for an in-depth conversation recorded in December 2025. In this interview, John reflects on Disturbed’s sold-out concert earlier this year at Madison Square Garden in New York City, his journey into the band, and his time with The Union Underground, including why the band never released a second al…

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Palestine, Arab Stereotypes & Masculinity: Elias Jahshan 1:01:59

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In this episode, we’re joined by Elias Jahshan, a Palestinian-Lebanese journalist, editor and writer, for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging and reclaiming narrative. Elias opens up about growing up Arab, queer and deaf, navigating racism, homophobia and disability and the deep tension many queer Arabs face when asked to separate par…

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Pierre de Vos judges the judiciary in 2025. PLUS, KZN legislature chaos 27:50

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Have you clocked out for the year already? On the beach yet? Switched off? Well, constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos has, but not before giving us his last interview for the year. Touching on all his highs and lows for the judiciary in 2025, from one judge allegedly receiving church bribes – to IDAC’s Transnet corruption trial, De Vos weighs in…

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Inside Celebrity Home Tours: Bethenny, Andy Cohen, Madonna, Amy Sedaris & more (w/ Dale Saylor) 56:56

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Jess is joined by interior designer Dale Saylor (Hollymount Design) to react to some of our favorite Architectural Digest home tours. Topics — BETHENNY FRANKEL's Florida move, ANDY COHEN's West Village duplex, AMY SEDARIS' Greenwich Village funhouse, SARAH PAULSON's Malibu studio, RUPAUL in LA, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS' Harlem brownstone & KELLY RIPA's …

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Jonathan Mangum, Maxwell Nalevansky and Ellory Smith guest 58:45

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Doug welcomes Jonathan Mangum, Maxwell Nalevansky and Ellory Smith to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep 103 Blake Pavey the Tiktok King Is Back 58:54

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This week on the Work Hates Podcasts we are joined by Comedian, Actor and Charli…..yeah i’m not going to type that one out. BLAKE PAVEY is back! Fresh from hosting the Tiktok awards (and roasting all of the unknown influences that somehow still have more followers than us) Blake joins us in the Work Hates Studios to have a good old chin wag. Honest…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now” 1:13:20

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)... This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time…

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The Syracuse Setup: Inside the Case of Nahkeen Lewis-Bush 23:10

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Send us a text Start with the evidence — not the rumor. In this episode of LFTG Radio, we speak directly with Nahkeen Lewis-Bush, calling in from Sing Sing Correctional Facility, where he is serving a 40-year sentence for a case that, according to the record, involved no victim testimony, no shot fired, and sworn affidavits clearing him of responsi…

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Can the black middle class save the ANC from collapse? 37:50

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The ANC is introspecting. If its National General Council is anything to go by, the continent’s oldest liberation party appears to be serious about reversing its sliding scale of victory. But the yellow and green giant forged in the images of Luthuli, Sisulu and Mandela cannot rebuild without the full support of the country’s black middle class, wh…

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“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau 55:20

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In 1972, Bill Withers wrote, produced, and performed the #1 hit “Lean on Me,” a timeless single about being there for someone you care about. Fifteen years later, Club Nouveau flawlessly brought the song into the 80s, achieving a modern sound without losing its signature heart and soul. Despite topping the charts and even winning a Grammy for their…

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Inside the ANC’s soul-searching NGC – vote buying, step-asides and succession 18:51

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An end to vote-buying at elective conferences. And a stricter step-aside ruling for those accused of corruption. These are just some of the party policy changes the African National Congress (ANC) is mulling over at its current National General Council in Boksburg. As our political reporter, Soyiso Maliti debuts on The Lead, the ANC takes a hard lo…

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ANC and DA succession races – Didiza rising, Hill-Lewis waiting? 22:56

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The DA won’t be led by John Steenhuisen forever, and this is President Cyril Ramaphosa’s final turn at the helm of Africa’s oldest liberation movement, the ANC. While most of us have our minds on the beach at this time of year, News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson has some very informed thoughts on who may or may not lead these two awkward GNU bed…

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TM 976 7:58

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Mark Strigl talks. Record at night on 12.8.25 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gay Relationship, Engagement & Social Media: Jake & Max 54:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Jake & Max, a couple whose love story has captured hearts across the internet. What started with a cautious first date and clashing attachment styles evolved into a partnership defined by growth, healing and genuine joy. From childhood wounds and emotional shutdowns to lockdown intensity, travel adventures and buil…

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‘Vlam’ extinguished - why was crimefighter Marius van der Merwe killed? 19:56

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Nicknamed “vlam”, or flame in English, 41-year-old Brakpan crimefighter Marius van der Merwe was shot and killed last Friday at his home. It’s mere weeks after he, as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, detailed an alleged 2022 murder cover-up involving deputy Ekurhuleni top metro cop, Julius Mkhwanazi. And it follows Van Der Merwe’s private secu…

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Joey Bragg, Kevin Lewis and Geoff Tate guest 53:44

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Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Kevin Lewis and Geoff Tate to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep 102 Bretty & Bronie Only Talk To Each Other On The Podcast 38:08

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They are back! Again! In the same room having a good old chit chat and chin wag. Coming up to Christmas Brett and Bron have a lot to catch up on and even more to organise! And the best place to do this is on Podcast. Because trust me, Brett does not like questions longer than 5 words via text. Super special and long bonus Patreon part for all the T…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)... Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit single "Roll To Me" that showcased the band to the whole country via po…

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Dlomo in the dock cracks open SSA looting legacy of the Zuma years 27:07

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Once upon a time, he was former president Jacob Zuma’s so-called super spy. Heading up a secretive sub-section of the State Security Agency, all in the name of only protecting number one: Umsholozi. But this week, the NPA’s no-holds-barred Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) unit arrested and charged Thulani Dlomo for alleged forger…

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for the rest of the country. The band had already sold tens of thousands of copies of their album …Somewhere More Familiar when they signed to Universal and re-released it. The album would go platinum, tha…

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Families desperate as 17 SA men remain stuck in Russian conflict 26:20

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A resignation from Parliament. Charges and counter charges filed. Denials and disappointment. And still, nothing right now can return 17 men to South Africa who were unknowingly deployed to the frontlines of the Russia/Ukraine war. We get the latest from the man who broke the MK Party and Russian military saga, Iavan Pijoos, in our latest edition o…

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Gqeberha’s governance crisis: Who can fix the Windy City? 30:09

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Broken lamp posts, litter and a good ‘ol serving of corruption….It sounds like the standard recipe for any South African town these days, and Gqeberha’s been no exception under chaotic coalition rule. Political journalist Siyamtanda Capa is keeping a close eye on Nelson Mandela Bay these days as the DA stakes its claim for the ANC’s coveted mayoral…

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Culture Debate: 2025 Theater, Film, Concert Revue (w/ Mark Snyder) 1:01:09

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Jess is joined by All I Want to Do Is Talk About Madonna co-host Mark Snyder for a 2025 revue of our favorite theater, films, and concerts. Topics— Wicked ambivalence, Kristin Chenoweth's rough year, a Chess revival, Oh Mary predictions, the Plainclothes film, the Lilith Fair documentary, Mike Albo's Hologram Boyfriends, Julio Torres' Color Theorie…

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Talking Metal 975 6:00

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Short talk based episode. After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January 2025 for the twenty year anniversary — and we’re keeping the rock conversation going strong. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! See Priv…

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Mayoral misleadings in Mafole murder? 21:56

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Greetings from Boksburg on Gauteng’s East Rand, Lead listeners...Today, we get an update from senior investigative journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha on the murder of City of Ekurhuleni financial auditor Mpho Mafole. And how, clear evidence suggests, Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has publicly tried to draw links between Mafole’s murder and other City …

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Brixton, HIV & Queer History: Marc Thompson 55:36

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In this AIDS Awareness Day special, we sit down with Marc Thompson HIV activist, community leader and one of the most vital voices in Black queer British history. Born and raised in Brixton, Marc has spent four decades reshaping the landscape of HIV awareness, queer visibility, and racial justice in the UK. His story is one of survival, disruption,…

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Kurtis David Harder, Jonathan Mangum and Clarke Wolfe guest 1:00:15

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Doug welcomes Kurtis David Harder, Jonathan Mangum and Clarke Wolfe to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep 101 Simon Taylor Has Been On TV, Written For TV & Had Chairs Thrown At Him On Stage 1:00:37

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On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Ex-magician and Father(?) Simon Taylor! You’ve seen Simon on the stage (or did he disappear in a puff of magic smoke), you’ve seen him on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, you've heard his joke on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show, you seen him on Netflix (Magic For Human he makes a l…