Best F1 Files Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the White House Tech Dinner, Weak Jobs Report, Tariffs Court Challenge, Google Wins Antitrust 1:07:05

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(0:00) Bestie intros (0:52) Behind the scenes of the White House Tech Dinner! (28:39) Tariff showdown headed to the Supreme Court (42:44) Other Trump Administration legal battles (46:58) Weak jobs report: what is the state of the economy? (57:52) Google avoids worst-case scenario in antitrust case Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Leaders vs managers; hedge funds in portfolios? 51:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann about supportive leadership, Advaita Naidoo about the difference between leaders and managers, Desiree Markgraaff about her journey in African storytelling through film and television, and Chantal Marx and Francois Olivier about hedge fund allocations in investment portfolios. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by…

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Instant Experts Ep 31 - Epstein Victims Speak Out On Files: “COME ON DONALD, WE KNOW YOU’RE IN THERE!” 35:41

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Send us a text here! In this week's tour of the world's Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons: Chairman Dan defends Beijing trip - “It’s in the national interest! Of China" Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene tries flattery to get Files released - "Every American wants to read your biography, Mr President" Trump scotches rumours - "I'm only dead on the inside" And in…

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Froneman’s Cape Town F1 dream & Armani’s timeless influence on global fashion and luxury 37:31

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Neal Froneman, CEO at Sibanye-Stillwater about life after he retires from the mining group and dreams of building grand prix racetrack in Cape Town. In other interviews, David Tlale - Owner and Fashion Designer at David Tlale Designs chats about Giorgio Armani’s impact in the business of fashion and luxury. The Money Show …

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Senator Rand Paul: Tariffs, Debt, China, and a Warning for America 1:07:53

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(0:00) David Friedberg welcomes Senator Rand Paul: background, family, what led him to medicine first (3:56) Career Change: Medicine to Politics (7:03) Political Philosophy (10:55) Trade Policy & Economic Impact (15:52) Consequences of Tariffs (20:43) Voting Against the One Big Beautiful Bill (27:52) AI & the Economy (35:10) Our Fragile Financial S…

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Sanlam’s Business Grows 7%; Should Hedge Funds Be a Core Part of Investment Portfolios? 1:21:33

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Abigail Mukhuba, CFO at Sanlam, about the group’s interim results, with the insurer reporting a strong operational performance at the halfway mark, driven by a 7% rise in new business volumes and a 14% increase in net result from financial services to R8.076bn, supported by robust contributions from general insurance, life…

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Aspen posts R1bn loss, Woolworths earnings dip, Cashbuild expands, SA biz confidence weakens 1:11:30

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Aspen’s Sean Capazorio, Woolworths’ Roy Bagattini, and Cashbuild’s Werner de Jager as Aspen swings to a R1.08bn loss, Woolworths earnings fall nearly 24% due to Australian woes, and Cashbuild posts stronger results driven by new store openings. In other interviews, Keabetswe Mojapelo, Economist at RMB, talks about South Af…

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Ex-CIA Explains China’s Superpower Rise, Israel/Hamas, and Epstein’s FBI Ties | Andrew Bustamante 2:29:49

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YERRR – this week the boys go deep state mode with an unfiltered look at the CIA, Mossad, and America’s relationship with Israel. From Epstein’s real role, to Trump’s chaotic intel briefings, to why Oct 7th caught everyone off guard—this one’s full spy thriller meets Flagrant insanity.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on behind the curtai…

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Shoprite, Motus accelerate earnings; SA wines hit 100-point perfection in Tim Atkin’s report 1:11:30

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht about the group’s record-breaking results, with revenue rising 8.6% to R256.7bn and headline earnings per share up 15.8%, and to Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg, who reflects on a stronger second half that lifted headline earnings per share by 5%, despite a 1% dip in revenue to R112.6bn …

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Bidvest flat, Santam up, and leadership lessons from Jen Marr’s Lifting Up book review 1:17:40

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bidvest CEO Mpumi Madisa about the group’s annual results, which showed flat earnings despite stronger performance in the second half, while in a separate conversation, he speaks to Santam CFO Wikus Olivier about the insurer’s solid first-half growth and optimistic outlook for consumers and high-growth areas. In other inte…

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Dutch Formula 1 GP 2025 1:06:40

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Back from holiday and raring to go, the Formula 1 circus heads to the Dutch GP where Stroll promptly destroys his car, twice. Hadjar makes it to the podium and Lando breaks down. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable...…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Retirement picks & unlisted Co. insights 53:41

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Stephen Grootes engages with Nduduzo Makhathini on creativity and life lessons, Keet van Zyl and Seeiso Matlanyane on the risks and rewards of investing in unlisted companies, Tim Akinnusi on entrepreneurial leadership in fintech, and Warren Ingram on navigating retirement planning decisions—all offering valuable insights into innovation, finance, …

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Trump Takes On the Fed, US-Intel Deal, Why Bankruptcies Are Up, OpenAI's Longevity Breakthrough 1:31:34

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(0:00) Bestie intros: The Moose is loose at J-Cal Ranch! (0:46) All-In Summit updates, Jason's new program (9:45) Trump vs the Federal Reserve: Is the Fed partisan, what should a modern Fed look like? (36:45) US-Intel Deal: Sustainability, China comparison, could deals like this save Social Security? (51:37) US Sovereign Wealth Fund (58:41) Why cor…

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Instant Experts Ep 30 - Forget The End Of The Free World... TAYLOR'S GETTING MARRIED!!! 36:51

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Send us a text here! In this week's tour of the world's Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons: Taylor & Travis: So Happy! - Every other longtime BF on earth: so f*cked! Aussie PM boots Iran Ambassador over local terror attacks - 'I knew he was trouble when he walked in!' Anti-Hero Vice Prostate BJ Vance tells Ukraine, Crimea - 'You are never ever getting bac…

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Ford to slash jobs amid industry turmoil; Friday File: Swartland kitchen in the spotlight 38:56

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Tucker, motor enthusiast and vehicle reviewer, about Ford’s latest blow to South Africa’s struggling motor industry, with the US-owned carmaker confirming plans to retrench hundreds of workers—unions warn up to 470 jobs could be at risk. Ford says the cuts are necessary to adapt to “evolving market demands,” as the …

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Regulator blunders drive power price surge; Pros & cons of investing in unlisted companies 1:16:17

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Yelland, managing director at EE Business Intelligence and Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary at SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), about the electricity shock as steeper price hikes are announced following regulator errors. In other interviews, Keet van Zyl, co-founder and partner at Knife Capital and Seeiso Mat…

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Charlamagne tha God on Taylor Swift Engagement, Lil Nas X Arrested, & If Trump is Dying 1:59:33

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YERRR – this week the boys go fully unhinged. From Lil Nas X stunts to Trump possibly dying, it’s chaos in every direction. – Taylor Swift’s engagement – Trump, Putin, Epstein out the cycle – Gavin Newsom’s PR glow-up – AI Will Smith, Jada & Tupac, Atlanta legends, and more Plus: Cracker Barrel controversy, flag burning, and why gingers might actua…

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Bidcorp delivers growth, Curro flat on learners, Tim Akinnusi disrupts home loan market 1:16:16

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Curro Holdings CEO Cobus Loubser and Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson about their companies' interim financial results, strategic focus on operational efficiency and growth, and their commitment to navigating challenges in the private education and foodservice sectors respectively. In other interviews, Tim Akinnusi, co-founder a…

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Treasury takes over pension agency amid R1.2bn scandal; What’s the smart retirement investment? 1:16:27

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Journalist at News24 Investigations, about the suspension of GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe amid allegations of procurement misconduct and the appointment of Job Stadi Mngomezulu as acting CEO to ensure continuity and stability in the administration of government pensions. In other interviews, Warren Ing…

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Sasol profit, ADvTECH earnings up 16%, and Nduduzo Makhathini on how he makes his money 1:14:47

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi about the company’s R6.8 billion net income turnaround driven by cost cuts and higher output despite rising carbon credit costs, and to ADvTECH CEO Geoff Whyte about strong interim results marked by growth in revenue, enrolments, and profit, especially in the Rest of Africa and Tertiary divisions. In…

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Atheist Bible Expert On Why God Doesn’t Exist, Wes Huff, & If Jesus Was The Real Messiah 1:41:34

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YERRR – Alex O’Connor is back and we’re diving deep into Jesus, the Gospels, and the wild early days of Christianity.Was Jesus actually God? Did he have siblings? What’s up with Mormonism, Gnostic gospels, and Revelations? Alex breaks it all down.All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 Intro00:25 Utility of religion4:35 T…

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Instant Experts Ep 29 - Trump: "I GOT OWNED BY PUTIN (AGAIN). THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!" 35:45

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Send us a text here! In this week’s tour of the world’s Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons: Trump leaves Alaska empty-handed - ARE HIS HANDS JUST TOO TINY? Ghislaine Maxwell on Epstein: “There's nothing to see here” - AND WHO COULD DOUBT A SEX TRAFFICKER? California Gov. Gavin Newsom Trumps Trump in Trumpanese - ALL HIS TROLLING IN UPPERCASE & EXCLAMATION…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Duolingo’s ride & SA’s money maze 52:52

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Stephen Grootes spoke with Graeme Codrington on Duolingo’s volatile stock performance; Elize Kruger, Benay Sager, Kevin Lings, and Jacolize Meiring on South Africa’s deepening debt crisis and signs of financial recovery; and Frans Baleni on his career journey and leadership philosophy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and…

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AI Bubble Pops, Zuck Freezes Hiring, Newsom’s 2028 Surge, Russia/Ukraine Endgame 1:11:45

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(0:00) Bestie intros (1:59) What's new with the All-In Summit (9:02) AI Mania hits the brakes: sign of a bubble or a healthy correction? (30:49) Meta's AI hiring freeze: are the AI talent wars slowing down? (39:09) Gavin Newsom is the early favorite to be the 2028 Democratic nominee (54:03) Russia/Ukraine: Trump's two summits, what endgame to expec…

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SA tourism board axed over governance breach; Mirari Gin luxury gin 35:58

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Lawson Naidoo, former SA Tourism board member, about Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s move to dissolve the very board she had appointed – a decision that has sparked backlash from industry stakeholders, Outa, and the ousted board members. In other interviews, Shanna-Rae, owner and co-founder of Time Anchor Distillery c…

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Instant Experts - Hiatus Cancelled! - All New Ep Out Sunday Announced! 7:30

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Send us a text here! "Hiatuses are for P*ssies!", said our great current President (not really, he only uses words he invented, like 'equalise' and 'grocery'). Still, like a woketard Smithsonian exhibit showing slavery actually happened, our hiatus this weekend is cancelled on account of the sheer number of Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons invading our …

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Exxaro, Spur’s strong results & should SA investors look offshore or stay 1:17:16

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources, and Spur Corporation CEO Val Nichas who've both reported strong financial performances, with Exxaro posting an 11% rise in interim profit driven by coal operations, and Spur delivering double-digit growth in headline earnings and revenue, underpinned by expansion and solid restaurant tu…

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Senator Eric Schmitt: Exposing the Biggest Censorship Scandal in US History 1:00:07

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(0:00) Sacks and Jason welcome Senator Eric Schmitt (2:34) Biden v. Missouri, uncovering government censorship as Missouri AG (6:06) Section 230 and social media, the legacy of Russiagate, big tech censorship in the age of AI (18:44) Behind the Hunter Biden laptop story and COVID censorship (30:17) The NGO "Leviathan" and how censorship requests we…

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SA’s shrinking middle class & ITAC’s steel tariff dilemma 1:16:35

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management and Jacolize Meiring, Senior Researcher & Head of the Personal Finance Research Division at The Bureau of Market Research about the severe strain on South Africa's middle class, citing signs such as shifting consumer behavior, rising debt levels, and stagnant income …

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Philosopher on Why Being Nice is Selfish, Is Incest Bad? &, Testing our Ethics! | Alex O'Connor 2:03:07

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YERRR – Alex O’Connor joins the boys to break down the wildest moral questions you’ve never wanted to answer. From siblings and animal relationships to split brains and trolley problems, it’s philosophy at its most unhinged.Deep thoughts, dark hypotheticals, and big laughs.All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 Who has t…

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Rand-fixing case tests justice; SA’s finance: savvy saving rises, but debt and job woes persist. 1:17:53

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kokkie Kooyman, Executive Director & Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital, and Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, about what’s at stake in the Rand price-fixing case, breaking down the Constitutional Court hearing, the banks’ alleged USD/ZAR forex manipulation, and the potential impact on South Africa’s financial regulati…

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Absa, MTN post gains; Thungela dips; Minerals Council says MRD Bill lacks industry input 1:19:04

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Stephen Grootes, on The Money Show, speaks to Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, and Thungela CEO July Ndlovu, unpacking a mixed bag of half-year results—from Absa’s 14% profit rise and MTN’s strong earnings rebound, to Thungela’s sharp 80% profit drop amid weaker coal prices. In other interviews, CEO Mzila Mthenjane, unpacks t…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: From colour forecasting to the AI apocalypse book 48:20

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Stephen Grootes profiles a diverse group of thought leaders—from Dr Nimrod Mbele’s strategic leadership in governance, to Lisa Taylor’s pioneering work in colour forecasting, Vincent Anthonyrajah’s insights on market trends, and Bronwyn Williams’ provocative take on surviving the AI revolution—each offering a unique lens on innovation, resilience, …

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AI Psychosis, America's Broken Social Fabric, Trump Takes Over DC Police, Is VC Broken? 1:32:22

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(0:00) Bestie intros! (4:45) AI Psychosis: what it looks like and why it's happening (20:13) Why the social fabric in America is breaking down (35:55) Fixing the incentives that created the student debt crisis (48:52) Trump takes federal control of DC police (1:05:39) Venture Capital: is it broken and what it will look like in the future? Follow th…

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Instant Experts Ep 28 - Trump Hosts Putin for Bombe Alaska and TACOs! 33:34

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Send us a text here! In this week’s tour of the world’s Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons: Don and Vlad anchor down in Anchorage - and a Peace Prize, BJ and TACO are on the menu! JD Vance Ushas more water into Ohio River - while Erik the Viking pines in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan! It's Marjorie Taylor Greene v Laura Loomer for the Women's Borderline Pe…

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Vodacom’s R13bn fibre deal gets court nod; Immersive cinema experience returns to Joburg 39:07

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, Founder and Editor at Techcentral, about Vodacom's acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv receiving approval from the Competition Appeal Court, marking a significant milestone in the R13 billion fibre merger deal. In other interviews, the SecreEats Events Director for South Africa, Darren Meltz, chats about the…

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Standard Bank profit soars; Truecaller faces SA firms’ POPIA breach, whitelisting allegations 1:18:16

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sim Tshabalala, CEO at Standard Bank about Standard Bank profit at record as fees trump waning loan incomeHeadline earnings up 8% to R23.8bn. In other interviews, Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, discusses the complaints lodged by South African companies accusing Truecaller of breaching POPIA. The Money Show is a podc…

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Exporters win collaboration nod; Court ruling pressures auto repair shops on competition 1:19:04

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Jannie Rossouw, head of the Wits School of Economics and Business Sciences, and Siphesihle Nxumalo, director at Baker McKenzie’s Antitrust & Competition Practice Department , about SA exporters getting the green light to join forces under new competition rules. In other interviews, Juan Hanekom, national director of t…

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Ralph Barbosa on Netflix Fame, Getting Recognized at Jiffy Lube, & His Love for Tom Hanks 2:05:43

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YERRR – Texas’ own Ralph Barbosa is on Flagrant and it was straight vibes. Is Ralph a weeaboo? Is he addicted to junk car hustles on Facebook Marketplace? Ralph brings his chill comedic genius to the Flagrant table to explain it all.We're talking Bobby Lee, taping specials, drinking games, crowd work magic, and an Epstein-Tom Hanks crossover that s…

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SA unemployment rate rises to 33.2%, sparking concern over economic recovery 1:13:27

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General, and Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank, as South Africa’s unemployment rate edges up to 33.2% in the second quarter. Stats SA’s latest labour force survey shows 19,000 more people are employed at 16.8 million, but the unemployed grew by 140,000 to 8.4 million. In ot…

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Stats SA fine-tunes informal jobs measurement, How I make my money: Lisa Taylor, Colour Analyst 1:18:24

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Stephen Grootes speaks to G G Alcock, author of Kasinomic Revolution and Koketso Mano, Senior economist at FNB, about Stats SA’s plan to update its quarterly labour force survey in late 2025 to better measure informal jobs, labour underutilisation and emerging work trends in line with international standards. In other interviews, Lisa Taylor,colour…

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OpenAI's GPT-5 Flop, AI's Unlimited Market, China's Big Advantage, Rise in Socialism, Housing Crisis 1:50:43

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(0:00) Bestie intros! Gavin Baker, Ben Shapiro, and Phil Deutch join the show (7:32) GPT-5 underwhelms, benchmark saturation, OpenAI's product excellence (18:14) AI's TAM, ROIC, and energy implications (27:27) China's major advantage and how the US can counter it (43:46) Political parties picking winners, energy subsidy reversal, how the bureaucrat…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Ndlovu’s vision & rate cuts explained 51:03

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Stephen Grootes speaks to July Ndlovu on coal leadership and energy transition, Wendy Knowler on the hidden costs of food delivery, Warren Ingram on smart money moves after the rate cut, and Ian Mann on crisis leadership lessons from McRaven. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explor…

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Instant Experts Ep 27 - Trump Creates Most Jobs Ever After Boiling Statistician in Acid! 37:07

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Send us a text here! In this week’s tour of the world’s Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons: Trump sh*ts pants then sh**ts messenger after dud US Jobs Report - Even BJ Vance's b-jobs are going down! Danish zoo shocks world by feeding pets to its carnivores - The Asiatic Lion loves eating dog, The European Lynx loves eating pussy! Aussie state of Tasmania o…

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Balancing the Rand: SARB’s Inflation Fight, Friday File: South Africa’s luxe camping escapes 38:01

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, about how the South African Reserve Bank balances its dual mandate of maintaining price stability and protecting the value of the Rand, amid the country’s complex international trade environment. In other interviews, Manou Bleumink, Co-founder and Director at AfriCamps Bo…

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SA's Transnet recovery & Agri risks unfold 1:22:17

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Thanzi Ramukosi, Investment Specialist in Emerging Market Fixed Income at Ninety One, about Transnet’s recovery and why institutional investors should be paying close attention. With reforms under way and new leadership at the helm, Transnet’s turnaround is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for South Africa’s logistics and…

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S&P flags fiscal risks as ANC hits SARB shift; Shein, Temu boom threatens SA retail jobs 1:20:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Gina Schoeman, Economist at Citi, and Duma Gqubule, Economist and Research Associate at the Social Policy Initiative, about S&P flagging fiscal risk as the ANC criticises Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s move to cut the inflation target. In other interviews, Eustace Mashimbye, CEO of Proudly SA talks about a new st…

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Kam Patterson on crazy Kill Tony moment, Kevin Hart advice, & challenging Schulz 1:54:14

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YERRR – Kam is in the building and it’s a certified classic! Kam breaks down his wild ride from the court to the comedy stage. The boys get into Kill Tony pressure, Disney adult weirdos, bad coaches, and Mark somehow being an Orlando legend?? Kam opens up about getting his big movie role, taking advice from Kevin Hart, and why being delusional migh…

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JSE H1 profit Jumps 13.2% on market gains; Nedbank posts 6% Rise in half-year earnings 1:20:22

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Stephen Grootes is in conversation with Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, unpacking the latest interim results. They explore what the numbers reveal about the health of South Africa’s capital markets, the trends shaping investor sentiment, and how the JSE is navigating a challenging economic landscape marked by subdued listin…

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KPMG SA appoints Joelene Pierce CEO; business leaders respond to new US tariffs 1:21:12

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Joelene Pierce, newly appointed CEO of KPMG South Africa, about her vision for the firm as she prepares to take the reins in March 2026 following the retirement of Ignatius Sehoole. In other interviews, Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), talks about how the business community is reacting to a …