Best Metropolitan Opera Podcasts (2025)

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On the couch: Cape Town opera singer heads for New York Metropolitan Opera 13:58

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21h ago13:58

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to opera singer Lonwabo Mose, who is preparing to take a major step in his career as he heads to New York City to join the Metropolitan Opera. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - pre…

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Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV 17:47

19h ago17:47

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Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unash…

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Health: Treating cording after breast cancer surgery 17:53

20h ago17:53

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Pippa Hudson speaks to physiotherapist Cheryl Gaynor about the risk of a condition called cording which may develop after breast cancer surgery. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former jo…

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TV Club: Documentary Unspoken War looks at SA’s border war 20:47

20h ago20:47

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Pippa Hudson speaks to director Nikki Comninos and junior producer Minette van der Walt from IdeaCandy, the team behind the gripping new documentary series called Unspoken War. It’s a 5-episode dive into the impact of South Africa’s border war on combatants and their families. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour re…

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Life Hacks: Amir the Vet answers all your pet-related questions 41:46

2d ago41:46

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Pippa speaks to vet Amir Anwary, about the Parvo virus and answers all your pet-related questions. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pi…

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Gardening: Vergelegen Estate’s gardens are in bloom 16:11

2d ago16:11

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Pippa speaks to horticulturist Richard Arm from Vergelegen in Somerset West about their magnificent gardens. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports ent…

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On the couch: Open Stage foundation 13:43

2d ago13:43

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Pippa speaks to Rhonel Butler, from the new non-profit called the Open Stage Foundation which promotes the performing arts in South Africa and creates opportunities for the artists of the future to learn, grow and refine their craft. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience…

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Consumer Talk: Cancelling a cell phone contract 40:23

3d ago40:23

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how difficult it is to cancel a cell phone contract. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water spo…

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Introducing Our Common Nature with Yo-Yo Ma 43:57

3d ago43:57

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Ana González is here to introduce you to her new podcast, Our Common Nature, a musical journey with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. When the world stopped in 2020, Yo-Yo Ma started thinking about how music can reconnect people to the natural world. In this limited podcast series, Yo-Yo goes around the country to places where people have deep connections to the e…

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Car Talk with Ernest Page: Future of electric vehicles 19:10

3d ago19:10

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Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about car manufacturers walking back their electrification plans. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water…

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On the Couch: Indian dance show Sari Sir spotlights SA’s rich cultural history 12:59

3d ago12:59

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Saranya Devan, a young creative from UCT who is preparing to debut a new dance production which puts Indian dance and Indian women’s history in South Africa in the spotlight. The new show is called Sari Sir and it opens at the Little Theatre on UCT’s Hiddingh Campus, on Monday, 17 November. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk…

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WomenIn Festival brings all women together 7:02

4d ago7:02

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Elize Engle, the spokesperson for the WomenIn Festival happening at the Newlands Cricket Ground on 13-14 November. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journali…

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Family Matters: How to stop our children becoming bullies 17:16

4d ago17:16

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Jonathan Hoffenberg, social worker and Programmes Manager at The Parent Centre at the start of Anti-Bullying Week. He talks about what do you do if it’s YOUR child who is the bully? Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore,…

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Wander the World: Discovering the wonders of Belgium 23:09

4d ago23:09

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Leanne de Bassompierre about her extensive travels in Belgium as we Wander the World in that country. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and …

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On the couch: Clipper Round the World Race back in Cape Town 12:49

4d ago12:49

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Matthew Hayes who is one of six South Africans taking part in the Clipper round the world yacht race. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and…

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The Murder of Model Linda Sobek 1:12:29

2h ago1:12:29

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One week before Thanksgiving in 1995, model/actress Linda Sobek disappeared. The last people to speak with her - her mom and her roommates - all said the same thing: that she was headed to a photo shoot. Tragically, she never made it back home. Linda's case inspired Anthony Zuiker to create the television series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Jo…

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Music: Jak Tomas 9:04

5d ago9:04

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Pippa speaks to musician Jak Tomas about his career and his song Doubt. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly…

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Brendan van Rhyn’s Christmas show returns 9:03

5d ago9:03

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Pippa speaks to award-winning performer Brendan van Rhyn about his new Christmas show, Brendan and the Belles, which opens this week at the Homecoming Centre. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented…

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Legal Talk: Community schemes expert answers your questions 16:57

5d ago16:57

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Pippa speaks to Zerlinda van der Merwe as she answers all your questions involving living in community schemes. Zerlinda has over twenty years of experience in this field, providing legal advice and training to the industry, including the Community Schemes Ombud Service. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite …

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Food: Chef Karen Dudley on her new cookbook, Upwards 18:42

5d ago18:42

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Pippa speaks to chef Karen Dudley, who has released a new cookbook called Upwards. It’s a celebration of cooking as a way of nourishing the soul as well as the body, and as always in Karen’s work, it celebrates food as a way of connecting with the people we love. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from har…

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On the couch: Walking Football Festival hits SA 15:19

5d ago15:19

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Pippa speaks to Ruudi Abrahams, the co-founder and CEO of Walking Football Cape Town, about the International tournament which comes to the city this week. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by…

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Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV 20:17

8d ago20:17

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Plan your weekend entertainment, from gigs, movies, and theatre to TV shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unasha…

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Health: Breast Cancer awareness needs to move beyond just pink ribbons 17:35

8d ago17:35

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Amy MacIver, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Liana Roodt, a specialist breast and endocrine surgeon, about her thought-provoking piece for the Daily Maverick, in which she argues that Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become all about symbolism, with little real awareness or action around what happens after diagnosis. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is C…

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Book Club: Crime writer Lynda La Plante on her new novel, The Scene of the Crime 15:40

8d ago15:40

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Amy MacIver, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to one of the world’s most successful and acclaimed crime writers, Lynda La Plante, about her latest novel, The Scene of the Crime, which kicks off a brand-new series that delves into the fascinating world of forensic investigation. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respit…

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On the couch: Mnet’s Open Time brings presenters back to screen 17:55

8d ago17:55

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Amy MacIver, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Ashley Hayden about her time as a continuity presenter on Open Time, which returns this weekend. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journa…

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Music with Morning After 5:43

9d ago5:43

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Pippa speaks to Dirk Klut, the lead singer of The Morning After about their SAMA nominated debut album Look at you Now. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water …

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CapeNature goes cashless at five reserves 6:53

9d ago6:53

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Pippa speaks to Fatima Schloss, CapeNature contact centre manager, about five flagship nature reserves which will be going cashless. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, bak…

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Life Hacks: New book Explore the Shore takes you on coastal adventure 20:30

9d ago20:30

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Pippa speaks to Emeritus Professor Charles Griffiths, a marine biologist, and his co-author son, Matthew Griffiths, about their new book. Explore the Shore. It explains how and where to look for different creatures in our rockpools, kelp forests, sandy shores, and estuaries. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour resp…

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Gardening: Horticulturist Cherise Viljoen talks organic barbed wire 19:47

9d ago19:47

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Pippa speaks to horticulturist Cherise Viljoen about organic barbed wire options. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is u…

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On the couch: Dignity in Motion sees homeless in ballroom production 17:39

9d ago17:39

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Pippa speaks to Shaddie Valayadum, CEO of The Haven Night Shelter, about their event called Dignity in Motion, which is a unique 60-minute ballroom dance production that brings together 50 participants from the shelter’s network. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to …

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Consumer Talk: Service bots could alienate customers 37:39

10d ago37:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how digital solutions can have the effect of alienating customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker …

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Car Talk with Ernest Page: Jetour T1 and T2 in South Africa 16:23

10d ago16:23

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Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the arrival of the Jetour T1 and T2. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pip…

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On the couch: Cape Town dog hotel celebrates 10th anniversary 19:18

10d ago19:18

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Yanic Klue, the founder of the atFrits Dog Hotel and Daycare centre, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, …

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Music: Byron Major 3:13

11d ago3:13

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Byron Major about his new song, Happy Birthday. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly …

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Protecting your animals during Guy Fawkes fireworks 7:57

11d ago7:57

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Tanya van Tonder-Huysamen, the Communication Coordinator at FOUR PAWS South Africa, about how to protect your pets during the setting off of fireworks for Guy Fawkes. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read an…

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Family Matters: Exploring parental alienation 15:52

11d ago15:52

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr. Andrew Spaumer, an experienced social worker, about parental alienation, its causes, and consequences. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker …

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Wander the World: Walking Safaris of Africa 13:03

11d ago13:03

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Denis Costello, who is a qualified trail guide with an extensive list of solo treks under his belt, from the icecaps of Greenland to the jungles of Papua New Guinea. He’s written about them for his website WalkingSafaris.africa, and now he’s released a book to help you follow in his footsteps – it’s called Walking Safaris fro…

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Pianist Jan Hugo kicks off the CPO’s Summer Symphonies 9:46

11d ago9:46

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Pippa Hudson speaks to acclaimed South African pianist Jan Hugo, who will be performing the opening concerto of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. It kicks off its Summer Symphonies at City Hall this Thursday, 6 November. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take …

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Music: Catching up with Andre Graham 5:18

12d ago5:18

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Pippa speaks to singer Andre Graham about his new song, Out of the Blue. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly…

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Bakkies, the elephant seal, returns to the Cape 8:10

12d ago8:10

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Pippa speaks to Meredith Thornton from the South African Stranding Network about the sighting of the famous elephant seals Bakkies to the Onrus area. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by forme…

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Legal Talk: Rules around medical certificates 14:46

12d ago14:46

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Pippa speaks to Paula Phukuje, a Labour Law Specialist at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker Attorneys, about sick notes, what does and doesn’t need to be on them, and whether employers have the right to challenge them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to …

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Food: Making the most out of the humble brinjal 17:30

12d ago17:30

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Pippa speaks to Heleen Meyer, an independent food consultant and cookbook author, about making better use of brinjals, which many people avoid simply because they don’t know what to do with them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, r…

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On the couch: Wildlife vet Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka on her new book Walking with Gorillas 17:41

12d ago17:41

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Pippa speaks to Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a Ugandan veterinarian and founder of the non-profit organisation Conservation through Public Health, about her book Walking with Gorillas. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and refl…

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The "Possession" of Anneliese Michel 49:24

3d ago49:24

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Her case inspired the 2005 film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." Anneliese Michel was a young woman from Germany whose quiet, faithful life took a terrifying turn when she began hearing voices and seeing dark figures no one else could. Doctors called it epilepsy; her family eventually believed it was possession. What followed became one of the most ha…

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The History & Hauntings of Musso & Frank's 39:34

4d ago39:34

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Ever since Taylor Swift name-dropped Musso & Frank's in her song "Elizabeth Taylor," reservations at the historic Hollywood restaurant have been filling up. The Musso & Frank Grill has been featured in numerous books, TV shows and films, and has seen some of the most famous figures in entertainment seated at its tables. It turns out that even decad…

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Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV 15:52

15d ago15:52

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Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unasha…

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Health: Harness your breathing with Breathwork 19:46

15d ago19:46

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Zain Johnson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Gary Hirson, a certified breathwork instructor who helps individuals and teams reconnect with one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools we have — our breath. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to …

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Book Club: Planning your Christmas book gifting list 15:37

15d ago15:37

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Zain Johnson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Grattan Kirk, the CEO of Exclusive Books, about what to expect on their line-up for Christmas. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journal…

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On the couch: Legendary ballet dancer Eduard Greyling reflects on his life 18:01

15d ago18:01

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Zain Johson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Eduard Greyling, a true South African ballet legend, whose extraordinary career has inspired generations. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by forme…