Best JAXA Podcasts (2025)

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Amahle Jaxx Jaxa, National Diaglogue, Taxi Wars, Springboks 50:39

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Where do we even start? From a shock loss on the rugby field to a government “national dialogue” that looks like chaos in conference form — this episode tears into the week’s biggest headlines and asks the awkward questions everyone’s scrolling past. We sit with **Jack of All Trades, Amahle Jaxx Jaxa** — content creator, event don, political commen…

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211 - The International Team (with Christian Davenport) 1:00:30

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Christian Davenport of The Washington Post to talk about his new book, Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 211 - The International Team (with Christian Davenport) - YouTube Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the …

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The Black Hole eating star with supernova sized regrets 27:31

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In this week’s episode, we tell the story of a Giant Blue Star that made the terrible, terrible mistake of trying to nibble on its more evolved sibling; it’s black hole of a sibling. Folks, don’t eat the dark holes in spacetime. We also look at this week’s news, including lumpy planets, forming planets, asteroids getting up close and personal, and …

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Bridgette Makhela, From Side Hustle to Signal Booster 1:22:16

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A masterclass in building brand heat (not hype), navigating media power, and scaling from radio room to boardroom, without losing kindness. Shady PHodcast PlaylistBy DJ Warras and PH

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210 - Hufflepuff Ships (with Greg Gillinger) 59:40

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Greg Gillinger of Integrity ISR to talk about what Russia and China are up to lately with their space assets. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 210 - Hufflepuff Ships (with Greg Gillinger) - YouTube Integrity ISR: Forged by Service. Proven in Action. Integrity Flash Newsletter | ISR University Home - ISR University…

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Msizi James, Radio Hustle, DJ Life, Rugby Genius & Soccer Chaos 1:37:03

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From East Coast to 5FM to 947, Msizi James has lived the radio hustle — and he’s still one of the cleanest brands in the game (even when the streets are messy). In this episode, we chop it up about building a career without chasing clout, the madness of DJ life, and how sponsors stay lining up for “Mr. Sponsored Himself.” But it’s not all gloss — w…

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209 - Mars Life Pushers (with Chris Temby and Jan Špaček) 1:00:01

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Chris Temby and Jan Špaček join Jake and Anthony to talk about the Agnostic Life Finding Association and the search for life on Mars. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 209 - Mars Life Pushers (with Chris Temby and Jan Špaček) - YouTube ALFA Mars Agnostic Life Finding Association, Inc. (@alfamarsinc) / X ALFA Mars - YouTube Follow Off-Nominal Sub…

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Rockets make bad neighbors 33:57

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In this week's episode, we take a look at the impact SpaceX launches from the Space Coast will have on their competitors and those living, working, and going to school near Kennedy and Cape Canaveral. We also look at a bunch of new science discoveries, including the origins of Ryugu & Bennu, the solar system shocked itself, a new supernova that ble…

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Pearl Thusi, Period Calendar, Influencer Checks, New Podcast 1:22:40

7d ago1:22:40

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208 - 1-0 Freedom 59:11

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Jake and Anthony talk about Starship Flight 10, what the future holds for the Starship program, and the Chinese lunar program. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 208 - 1-0 Freedom - YouTube SpaceX - Starship's Tenth Flight Test After recent tests, China appears likely to beat the United States back to the Moon - Ars Technica Follow Off-Nominal Su…

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TBO Touch, Blue Passport, Why Australia?, Influencers vs Russia 1:21:16

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Today we sit down with the Don, the Legend of South African Radio, TBO Touch, a seasoned broadcaster, DJ, and entrepreneur, reflecting on his journey, mindset, and philosophy towards success, longevity, and personal growth. The discussion covers the realities behind apparent success, the importance of discipline, strategic pivoting during one’s pri…

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207 - Replacement Money (with Randy Riddle, LeonRunningMan!) 1:01:46

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Randy Riddle, retired small rocket chief engineer and long time anomaly (it’s LeonRunningMan, himself!), to talk about his career in the Air Force, how appropriated money actually works from the government side, and to tell a ton of stories. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 207 - Replacement Money (with Randy Ridd…

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206 - Coalition for Deep State Exploration 58:49

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Jake and Anthony kick around the news, from Vulcan and Ariane 6 launches on the same day, Blue Origin’s MTO, and some licensing talk, because that’s super fun. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 206 - Coalition for Deep State Exploration - YouTube After first operational launch, here’s the next big test for ULA’s Vulcan rocket - Ars Technica ESA …

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Free Speech vs Racism, Gayton Mckenzie, Super Gonorrhoea 1:05:55

30d ago1:05:55

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On this week's episode we’re unpacking the latest mess — Open Chats pod dropping wild, offensive comments about the coloured community and catching smoke from politicians, civil society, and basically the whole of Mzansi. Is Minister Gayton Mckenzie under fire? Lets find out.. Warras and PH get real about how podcasting is now the Wild West — anyon…

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205 - Knives Out for Kansas 59:30

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Jake and Anthony decide which spaceship(s) they would like to steal from a museum. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 205 - Knives Out for Kansas - YouTube NASA’s new chief has radically rewritten the rules for private space stations - Ars Technica Lawmakers writing NASA’s budget want a cheaper upper stage for the SLS rocket - Ars Technica Is the…

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Khanya Bonani, US Tariffs, Corruption, Bree Street Tender, AGOA 1:28:09

1M ago1:28:09

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Dive into the SHADIEST headlines with us! In this electrifying episode of **The Shady PHodcast**, we sit down with social scientist **Khanya Bonani** to unpack the big news shaking South Africa. From global trade wars to local government shake-ups and a blockbuster police inquiry, nothing is off limits. Get ready for sharp insights, hot takes, and …

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204 - It’s Not Delivery, It’s Deorbit (with Joe Barnard) 1:01:38

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Joe Barnard to catch up and finally discuss High Steaks! Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 204 - It’s Not Delivery, It’s Deorbit (with Joe Barnard) - YouTube Can Supersonic Heating Cook Steak? - YouTube High Steaks Flight 1 - Onboard Footage 50% Speed with Data Overlay - YouTube Smallest 4K 120fps Camera Possible -…

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It came from the outer solar system 29:53

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In this week's episode we take a look at all the news our outer solar system has to offer. From newly discovered outer solar system objects to intersteller comet I3/Atlas to the Peried Meteor shower, we have icy objects and absolutely no aliens (It's never aliens #IYKYK).By Pamela L Gay

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Primo Baloyi, Football Legacy, Content Creation, Stardom, Vega 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

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**He could’ve stayed in his father's shadow — but Primo Baloyi had other plans.** On Episode 66 of **The Shady PHodcast**, we sit down with the footballer-turned-funny-guy who flipped a short-lived soccer career into a full-blown **content empire**. This one’s about **betting on yourself**, starting from scratch, and turning *awkward Zoom skits dur…

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203 - 20 Tree and Me 55:16

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Jake and Anthony return from their travels with stories, and a ton of news to catch each other up on. And we’ll find out if Jake was the person who bought NWA 16799. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 203 - 20 Tree and Me - YouTube The largest Mars meteorite on Earth has sold for $4.3 million | Space Congress passes budget reconciliation bill wit…

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Volunteer Stargazers 34:18

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In this special episode we look at how volunteers throughout history have aided in scientific explorations and tell you how you can get involved with our latest community science projects.By Pamela L Gay

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Rapson Tshikhudo, Shein Ad Director, From Musina to UAE Contracts 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

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**From finessing strategy in a mink coat to building a global visual empire — Rapson Tshikhudo, CEO of Blxck Natives, joins The Shady PHodcast and holds *nothing* back.** This episode is a masterclass in **creative hustle**, **entrepreneurship**, and **cultural insight**, with some unexpected turns — from **Wimbledon hot takes** to **border control…

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Dr Mpume Zenda & Prof.Jorti Searll, Sex Myths, Bedroom Breakthroughs 1:49:18

2M ago1:49:18

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In this sizzling episode of **The Shady Phodcast**, we dive deep between the sheets with **Dr. Mpume Zenda** (Sexologist & Gynaecologist) and the one and only **Professor of Pleasure, Jonti Searll**. We’re busting myths, unlocking pleasure, and giving you the expert tea on: - What a “healthy” sex life actually looks like - The most underrated pleas…

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2 Tales of 2 decades: Rubin Observatory and SpaceX Starship 36:01

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Join us as we look at two parallel stories - the development of the Vera Rubin Observatory and the SpaceX Starship rocket. Both projects are 20 years in the making, and both were supposed to start work in 2019. Both hit new milestones in June, and it's time to review their very different progress. Also included in this episode: Tales from the launc…

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Awakhiwe Kona, From Actuarial Science - Dressing Shaka iLembe Cast 1:20:20

3M ago1:20:20

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This week on *The Shady PHodcast*, we sit down with **Awakhiwe Kona** — the visionary CEO behind **Suitability Group** and **House of NTU**. From crunching numbers at RMB and helping launch Discovery Bank, to dressing royalty for *Shaka iLembe* and revolutionizing Afrocentric luxury fashion, Awakhiwe’s journey is nothing short of iconic. In this ex…

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202 - Rapidly Adjusting (with Adrian Beil) 1:03:56

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Anthony is joined by Adrian Beil of NASASpaceflight to talk about the recent mayhem at Starbase, and to kick around European space policy topics in the run up to the ESA Ministerial later this year. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 202 - Rapidly Adjusting (with Adrian Beil) - YouTube Following the Loss of Ship 36, SpaceX now Focuses on Rebuildi…

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Jevan Binder, Left A 9/5 To DJ At Weddings 1:26:31

3M ago1:26:31

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In this electrifying episode of *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with the powerhouse DJ, producer, and global event curator *Jevan Binder* — and trust us, this one’s worth a proper sit down with us! We talk about: - Being introduced to SA’s diverse club culture from a young age - Partying at bar mitzvahs and Djying at weddings before dominating in…

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201 - Bad Ass, But Also Bad (with Casey Dreier and Eric Berger) 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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Anthony is joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, and Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica, to talk about the NASA 2026 budget proposal, the Jared Isaacman saga, and all the space policy storylines you could imagine. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 201 - Bad Ass, But Also Bad (with Casey Dreier and …

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When the Universe Attacks 37:28

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In this episode we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Fermi Paradox by looking at a bunch of science capable of preventing and destroying civilizations. We also review our latest not-so-great attempts to land on the moon and launch a rocket that (if it worked) could carry us to Mars.By Pamela L Gay

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Thulani Way, The Amapiano Experience, JazziQ Drama, Party in Tanzania 1:27:18

3M ago1:27:18

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In this explosive episode of *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with one of the most influential voices in the Amapiano scene — *Thulani Way*. Known as the unofficial *ambassador of the culture*, Way Way pulls back the curtain on the industry and drops gems (and some serious shade) you won’t hear anywhere else. He speaks candidly about: - The *secre…

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200 - On the Interstages of Giants (with Matt Gjertsen) 59:52

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Matt Gjertsen, founder of Better Every Day Studios, to talk about leadership and management development in the space industry (and elsewhere!). Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 200 - On the Interstages of Giants (with Matt Gjertsen) - YouTube Better Every Day Studios Follow Matt Easily listen to Leadership Launchp…

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Comrades Marathon, Trump Musk Breakup 39:32

3M ago39:32

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*Comrades, Chaos & Celebrity Feuds!* In this wild episode of *The Shady PHodcast,* the guys lace up for the *Comrades Marathon* drama, spill some real tea on Trump's latest madness, and dive deep into why *LA is lowkey in distress*. Oh—and what’s up with the end of the *Elon Musk bromance?* From local legends to global scandals, nothing is off limi…

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199 - The Thing That We Grow Plants 58:04

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It returns. Hot drama. Also a moon lander is happening right now. Also Twitter fights break out. Also a moon lander doesn’t happen. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 199 - The Thing That We Grow Plants - YouTube Isaacman: people with ‘axes to grind’ about Musk caused withdrawn NASA nomination - SpaceNews White House to withdraw Isaacman nominati…

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Nicolette Mashile, Renting is Smarter Than Buying?! 1:38:51

3M ago1:38:51

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Nicolette Mashile aka *The Financial Bunny* pulls no punches in this explosive episode of *The Shady Phodcast*! From the *renting vs buying* debate to the *hidden traps in property contracts*, Nicolette breaks down the *hard financial truths* most of us ignore. She gets candid about: - Why buying property might NOT be the best move - Learning the *…

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198 - Gotahm 1:01:15

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Jake and Anthony figure out if we should panic about Starship, or just Starship Block 2, or not. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 198 - Gotahm - YouTube Starship’s Ninth Flight Test - SpaceX - Launches Northrop Grumman Invests $50 Million in Firefly Aerospace to Advance Medium Launch Vehicle Named Eclipse™ Introducing the new Northrop Grumman l…

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Laduma Ngxokolo, MAXHOSA, Monaco GP, Paris Fashion Week 1:27:08

4M ago1:27:08

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In this episode, we sit down with the iconic *Laduma Ngxokolo*, founder of the globally celebrated fashion brand *MAXHOSA AFRICA*. From bold Xhosa-inspired knitwear to international acclaim, Laduma opens up about the *realities behind building a luxury fashion empire*. We dive deep into: - Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original…

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197 - Valves and Cranberries 59:30

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Anthony is in his new studio! He and Jake catch up on his recent trip to Marotta Controls, Anthony shares the good news about valves, and they try to figure out what the hell is going on with VIPER. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 197 - Valves and Cranberries - YouTube T+302: A Tour of Marotta Controls - Main Engine Cut Off Controls Engineerin…

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Happy Space News! Aurorae, Planet 9, and weird things that make us say "it's not aliens" 30:14

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This week, we take a closer look at the weirdly twisty search for a possible planet in our outer solar system. We'll also take in the happy science of aurorae here, at Jupiter, and over Neptune, as well as a bunch of weird discoveries that has some people screaming "It's Aliens!" (it's not aliens).

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Kate Turkington, Let's talk broadcasting 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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*Guest: Kate Turkington – The OG of Storytelling & South African Broadcasting* This week, we sit down with an undeniable icon — *Kate Turkington*. A legend of the airwaves, a fearless traveller, a master storyteller, and, dare we say, the *real OG of the rap game (you’ll see why)*. Kate holds a *First Class Honours degree in English* from London Un…

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A failing look at Earth, a first look at other worlds, and more 34:01

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In this week’s closer look we are going to look at the earth-facing missions that are getting dragged down by our atmosphere and will be forcibly retired by physics in the next few years, again with no replacements in the works. These missions allow us to do long term monitoring of our planet, its atmosphere, and the variables that help us understa…

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Kwesta, The Big Bro Theory, The Departure of 49 Afrikaners To USA 1:06:09

4M ago1:06:09

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Guest: Kwesta – Da King of African Rap (DAKAR) K1’s finest. The voice of the grootman generation. On this episode, we’re joined by none other than Kwesta, for an honest and powerful sit-down that dives deep into the man behind the music. We talk: - His come-up and early grind in the game - Taking a necessary break from music and the reason for it -…

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196 - ❌ Lady Telescope ❌ 59:03

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Jake and Anthony talk about Firefly’s latest spectacular Alpha failure, and the skinny budget request. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 196 - ❌ Lady Telescope ❌ - YouTube Trump Proposes $6 Billion Cut to NASA – SpacePolicyOnline.com NASA scrambles to cut ISS activity due to budget issues - Ars Technica Firefly Alpha launches FLTA006 Message In …

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Siya 'Slikour' Metane, Building Global African Businesses 2:15:58

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The legend. The pioneer. The OG. This week on The Shady Phodcast, we sit down with none other than Siya "Slikour" Metane — a titan of South African hip-hop and a digital visionary who paved the way for artists long before “influencer” was even a thing. From founding Skwatta Kamp to digitizing music and launching SlikourOnLife, Slikour has shaped th…

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195 - Dirtiest Thing in the Cleanroom (with Dante Lauretta) 58:46

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Dante Lauretta, Principal Investigator of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, and Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona, to talk about—take a guess!—returning and studying pristine samples from Bennu. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 195 - Dirtiest Thing in the Cleanroom (with Dante Lauretta) - YouTub…

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Sheldon Tatchel, Founding Legends Barber, Riky Rick Cotton Fest 1:36:35

4M ago1:36:35

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**From Barber’s Chair to Business Mogul** — this week on *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with the visionary behind South Africa’s most iconic grooming brand: **Sheldon Tatchell**, founder of **Legends Barber**. In this in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation, Sheldon opens up about: * Quitting his job to chase a dream * Building **70+ Legends Barb…

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Federal Budget Cuts: An extinction-level event 32:37

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This week we look at how the elimination of science programs, projects, datasets, and funding may be shaping into an extinction-level event for US Space-related sciences. Come cry with us.By Pamela Gay

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194 - St. Bart’s on a Tuesday (with Roman Chiporukha) 52:09

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Jake and Anthony are joined by Roman Chiporukha, founder of SpaceVIP, a travel agency for space. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 194 - St. Bart’s on a Tuesday (with Roman Chiporukha) - YouTube SpaceVIP | Your Gateway to the Cosmos Space Prize Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Stunt - The New York Times Radian Aerospace – World’s First…

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Stino Le Thwenny | Ressuracting Hip - Hop | Getting Out Of A Universal Record Deal 1:04:31

5M ago1:04:31

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The unstoppable rap duo straight outta Bloemfontein, Stino Le Thwenny, pulls up to the studio. We get into the REAL reason why they’re here: because honestly? You can’t go anywhere without hearing their names. From street anthems to studio takeovers, they’re making noise everywhere — and we had to find out what’s really going on behind the bars and…

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193 - The Secretary of Land 59:08

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Jake and Anthony talk about Jared Isaacman’s confirmation hearing, and the apocalyptic NASA science budget. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 193 - The Secretary of Land - YouTube Isaacman Insists NASA Can Pursue Moon and Mars Goals Simultaneously – SpacePolicyOnline.com Isaacman’s “Golden Age of Science & Discovery” on Shaky Ground – SpacePolic…

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Temba Bavuma, Face of Transformation? First of Many... 1:08:23

5M ago1:08:23

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The best to ever do it is in the building! Ladies and gents, please welcome none other than Temba Bavuma – cricket icon, role model, and a true symbol of discipline and resilience. In this unfiltered, powerful, and inspiring episode, we unpack it all: the highs and lows of life as a professional cricketer. The business and money behind the sport. G…