Best Crypto Unplugged Podcasts (2025)

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SI367: Portfolio Design in a Distorted World ft. Andrew Beer 1:07:19

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Equities are up more than 50% since the April lows, yet the world feels anything but stable. In this episode, Niels Kaastrup-Larsen and Andrew Beer examine the widening disconnect between market behavior and the backdrop it’s unfolding against. From drone incursions over Denmark to political fragmentation and a rising tolerance for systemic risk, t…

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The Upside of Failure with Tshepo "Tshepo Jeans" Mohlala 35:16

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Tshepo Mohlala, the founder of Tshepo Jeans, about his journey, the challenges he faced in starting the brand, and the valuable lessons he has learned about never giving up on his dream to make Tshepo Jeans a premium denim label. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio…

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Knowler Knows: When Al gets it wrong-the dangers of blindly trusting ChatGPT and other Al tools 32:37

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Jounalist, Wendy Knowler about ChatGPT, Grok and other Al tools which can churn out polished, seemingly authoritative content, but when the AI fabricates case law or gets the facts wrong, the total outsourcing and blind trust of AI can backfire badly. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on …

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Belief Matters: What usually happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies? 6:35

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp a Professor from the Department of Religion Studies at UJ (University of Johannesburg) unpacking what happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…

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What are the pitfalls of dating someone who is either below or above your financial bracket? 30:12

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about dating below your bracket. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the world…

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AI is about to break the U.S. grid 46:13

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AI spending is out of control—and it’s creating a power crisis… Why Frank is changing his tune on the solar sector… CoreWeave (CRWV) is pulling back—should you buy? … How Alibaba (BABA) went from ecommerce giant to AI leader. In this episode: Happy birthday to my youngest daughter! [1:08] AI spending is insane—but we’re far from a bubble [2:49] The…

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The wealth of wellness: building a healthier, wealthier life. [Exploring how physical, mental, and financial health are interconnected] 35:17

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mogen Naidoo, Executive Coach, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Mentor, to discuss the evolving concept of wellness in South Africa. Wellness now encompasses more than just physical health; it's about achieving a delicate balance between physical, mental, and financial well-being. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Ma…

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UGO06: Democratizing the Asymmetric Trade ft. Vlad Tenev 41:28

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Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood joins Cem Karsan at the Hood Summit in Las Vegas, for a timely conversation about the shifting edge in markets. From memories of hyperinflation in Bulgaria to unlocking tools once reserved for institutions, Vlad outlines how Robinhood is positioning retail for a different kind of market regime. Futures, short selling, 2…

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Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days? 13:54

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Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a pe…

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Crypto 101 – how it works and how to stay safe from scam 9:40

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Relebogile speaks to Lerato Mlambo, Product Manager of Luno, to discuss the alarming rise of cryptocurrency scams in South Africa. These scams range from fake exchanges and Ponzi schemes to phishing attacks and impersonation scams, targeting unsuspecting users and resulting in significant financial losses. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is …

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 4 19:29

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Episode 4: Reinventing your career Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Advaita Naidoo the Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global about reinventing your career 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as …

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When does religion start to become a mental health crisis? 31:13

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about the rapture. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertain…

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Tech Feature: Zero-rated learning platform 10:19

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jose Andre the CEO of TechNov8 about making accredited courses, skills training, and job placement programs completely free through zero-rated data access on the YOMO network. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings …

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Parenting and Parents: What happens to boys when men behave badly? 18:38

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jaco van Schalkwyk the founder of The Character Company (TCC) discussing how often we hear about how “men behaving badly” devastates women and girls but what’s far less examined is the other side of the story and what happens to boys growing up in the shadow of those same toxic models of masculinity? From an early age, …

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The Travel Feature: Best ways to save money while travelling Part 2 8:46

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about the best ways to save money while travelling. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as w…

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Movies and What to Stream-One Battle After Another 8:51

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about House of Guinness (Netflix), Black Rabbit (Netflix), Wayward (Netflix ) and a movie One Battle After Another. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…

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What are the signs of a good neighbourhood? 25:42

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about good neighbourhoods. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of e…

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SI366: The Strategy Didn’t Fail. The Investors Did. ft. Rob Carver 1:02:01

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Rob Carver is back from summer break for a conversation that moves between past and present through the lens of lived experience. Starting with the anniversary of Lehman’s collapse, Rob and Niels unpack why strong performance often coexists with poor investor outcomes - and how timing, not strategy, remains the silent killer. They question the rece…

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The Upside of Failure with Nono Mofokeng 34:08

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Nono Mofokeng a VFX specialist (one of South Africa’s First Black Female VFX Specialists) about her journey, from a curious little girl in Mafikeng who loved cartoons, to working on Hollywood blockbusters in London, major international productions including Snow White (Disney, 2025) and Aquaman 2 (Warner Bros, 2023) as …

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Phinda Matlala 5:24

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to celebrated South African Afro-jazz singer and composer, Phinda Matlala about her music career and her upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival performance. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch t…

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Knowler Knows: The Mitchum deodorants recall 34:44

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, joined by Phetho Ntaba, spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission, and attorney Janusz Luterek. They unpack the Mitchum deodorant recall, where consumers were invited to return affected roll-on batches for a refund but it appears not all retailers received or followed the direc…

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Belief Matters: What is the belief behind the practice of praying for rain? 14:21

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hlanganisile Ngwenya (known as The Medium Lady ) a Spiritual Medium, Healer, Author, and the founder of the Imizwa Love Lounge unpacking the deeper meaning, symbolism, and cultural significance of praying for rain. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 ever…

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Until what age should parents be held responsible for their child's bad behaviour? 23:14

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. …

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The Fed is creating a goldilocks environment for asset prices 54:44

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Why the Fed doesn't care about inflation—for now… and how it's creating a goldilocks environment for asset prices. Plus, President Trump wants semiannual reporting—is it a good idea? … And the CoreWeave (CRWV)/Nvidia (NVDA) deal. In this episode: Is today's interest rate cut already priced in? [2:10] Why the Fed doesn't care about inflation—for now…

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Finance Feature: Unpacking the silent shame of garnishee orders 5:21

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Salem Nyati a Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group unpacking the stigma attached to garnishee orders which prevents honest and hardworking people from seeking help. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogi…

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Do we blame women for being independent, or should we acknowledge that their traditional parents raised them this way? 32:58

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. …

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ALO31: What If the Illiquidity Premium Was Never Real? ft. Richard Tomlinson 1:03:51

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Richard Tomlinson joins Alan Dunne for a conversation shaped by experience, not theory. As CIO of LPPI, Richard is responsible for £27 billion in pension assets - but what stands out here is the clarity with which he navigates complexity. From the fading utility of labels like “illiquidity premium” and “hedge fund” to the trade-offs between cost, a…

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 3 19:51

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Episode 3: Reinventing Love (marriage renewal, dating and intimacy during your midlife) Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jabu Zwane a speaker, author and a marriage counselling facilitator discussing reinventing love, marriage renewal, dating, and intimacy during your midlife. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg bas…

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Tech Feature: Outdated school tech puts children’s data at risk 7:48

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Riaan van der Bergh the Deputy CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) about South Africa’s education sector which is facing a digital security crisis. The Department of Basic Education’s mandated SA-SAMS system, built in 2004, still manages the sensitive data of over 12 million learn…

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Would you ever make a major change to your appearance without telling your partner and what changes have you made that your spouse did not like? 29:16

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about changing your appearance without checking in with your partner. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifes…

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Parenting and Parents: Wordless books that supports early literacy 17:53

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Kaathima Ebrahim the CEO of the Mikhulu Child Development Trust about a South African non-profit dedicated to supporting parents and young children through book-sharing and early learning. And during Literacy Week they launched their new campaign, Books That Build Little Voices, which highl…

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The Travel Feature: Experience the magic of Europe's Christmas Markets 11:52

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks with writer and travel correspondent Gabbi Brondani about the idea of embracing a complete change of scenery this year. Could 2025 be the year you trade in the summer heat for the snow-dusted magic of a European winter? Among the season’s true highlights are the enchanting Christmas markets sc…

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Movies and What to Stream with-Emmy Awards 10:54

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about the biggest winners at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, High Potential (Disney Plus), Youngins 3rd Season (Showmax), Matchroom the Greatest Showmen(Documentary) and Rebel Royals a documentary on Netflix. 702 Afternoons w…

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Is there something about your body you have thought of changing and why? Would you ever consider surgery to make that change 17:44

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? Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja ) had a discussion with the listeners about plastic surgery. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a pe…

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SI365: Design or Luck: Why Trend Following Results Diverge ft. Katy Kaminski 55:51

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Katy Kaminski returns to explore why results in trend following rarely look alike, even when the rules sound the same. Using fresh research from Man Group and Quantica, she and Niels trace the fingerprints of design choices: the pace of signals, how portfolios tilt, whether to add carry, and the impact of alternative markets. Along the way they con…

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The Upside of Failure with Mandisi Dyantyis 37:49

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Mandisi Dyantyis, a multi-award-winning trumpet player, singer, and composer, about his musical journey, the process of writing music, the privilege of performing, and the valuable lessons he has learned from failure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Jamez Juke 9:38

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Singer and Multi-instrumentalist, Jamez Juke about his music career and talent for playing multiple instruments. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a m…

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Knowler Knows: Your right to privacy when collecting prescription medication 36:51

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about your right to privacy when collecting medicine from a pharmacy. Whether you are picking up anti-depressants, the morning-after pill, or any other sensitive medication, you have the right to ask to be served in a private space away from other customers. Wendy shares insights from h…

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Belief Matters: How many times are you allowed to be baptized? 7:27

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof Garth Mason a Religious Studies Professor unpacking a common question people often which is how many times is someone allowed to be baptized? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of th…

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How do you think families should handle funerals when the person who has passed away had caused them great pain or trauma in life? 34:37

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about funerals and respecting the dead. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into th…

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The latest jobs data has forced the Fed's hand 59:20

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Why the Fed MUST start lowering rates. Plus, a software stock's stunning guidance… The key to finding the best growth stories... Beaten-up gold stocks poised to shine… And our upcoming live event on the AI energy crisis. In this episode: Football season is off to a great start [0:33] One software stock just stunned Wall Street with its AI guidance …