The Buddy Podcast

Hello, hi! Welcome to a very intense episode of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. In this week’s episode, we tackle the very “uncomfortable” topic of smashing on the first date. Are you for it? Are you against it? Would you do it if the opportunity presents itself? Our studio guests (Bambii and Tshepo Tshangase) help us deliberate on this topic and also share their personal experiences with us. Buckle up because things take all sorts of turns. Enjoy! ?

Hey, Buds! Welcome to an emotionally-inspired episode of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this episode, we discuss the topic of mistaking shared trauma for compatibility and how it has become basis for why many people form relationships with one another. We share personal stories on the subject as well as our viewpoints on how to avoid falling into that trap. Enjoy! ????

Hello and welcome to episode 02 of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this episode, we discuss the misconceptions about gender stereotypes and how they coincide with modern day relationships as well as Valentine’s day (since this week is the week of love). We also begin our ‘Hero of the Week’ segment on this episode by featuring a fellow podcaster who goes by the name of Emily Kimanthi. Welcome along and enjoy! ?

Welcome to season 02 of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. We know it’s a bit late to say this, but we’ll say it nonetheless: HAPPY NEW YEAR! We trust that you had a fabulous time transitioning not only into a new year but a new decade as well. Speaking of transitions: on this episode, we recap on the year which was 2019 and the upsides as well as downsides that it brought about with it. We also introduce a young lady who goes by the name of Bambii into the team. We hope that you keep growing with us in 2020. Let’s get into it, buddies. Enjoy! ?

Hey, Buds! The festive season came and went, and with that, there is the desire by people to be promiscuous. With that being said, we at ‘The Buddy Podcast’ took it upon ourselves to discuss the drama around “the green card” (or as we would like to call it: the Visa) and whether it is okay to give one to your partner to hook up with someone else. Do green cards have a positive or negative impact on relationships? Do they spice up the romance? When is an appropriate time to ask your partner for the green card? We delve into these questions and more. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials at ‘The Buddy Podcast’ on Twitter as well as Instagram. We would also like to thank the following buddies for their contributions to this podcast: Naledi Luphindo, Aviwe Mahlakatha, Masego ‘MSG’ Bantsi, Khutso Seduma, Odwa Nolitye, Lulama, Lerato Seheri, Pearl Mhlongo, Nqabisile Baans, Tiko Maleho, Xoliswa ‘Lucious’ Hlatuka, Warren Msimanga, and Lee Ntuli. Enjoy the season finale and see you in season 02! ?

Hey, Buds! So we’re sure by now you’ve heard the big hoopla surrounding the decision by Instagram to remove our likes from other people’s feeds, right? We’re sure you must be asking what that is all about and why you should care. In this episode, we discuss just that. Why is it a big deal? Is the hysteria surrounding the debacle warranted? How are our feeds going to look now that our likes won’t be visible to everyone else? Is this decision really about Instagram caring about the state of our mental health or is there more at play here? We give our thoughts on the whole thing. Maybe you might even relate – who knows. Engage with us on our socials at ‘The Buddy Podcast’ (@thebuddypodcast) on Twitter as well as Instagram and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to share the episode with your fellow buddies. Plug your buddies so they can plug their buddies. Enjoy! ?

Hello, Buds! Welcome to yet another episode of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. In the previous episode, we asked you (the listener) to let us know what topics you would like us to discuss next, and the majority wanted us to discuss the issue of exam fever as well as our fondest childhood memories. We may have gone a little overboard with the length of this podcast, but that’s only because we had so much to share. While we’re on the subject of sharing, don’t forget to stream as well as share our podcast with your buddies. Follow us on our socials at ‘The Buddy Podcast’ (@thebuddypodcast) on Twitter, Instagram as well as our Facebook page. Happy streaming and enjoy! ?

Hello, fellow buddy! It’s been one heck of a ride, honestly. We’re already on episode 06 and it feels like it’s been forever. With that being said: on this episode, we discuss the ability to perfect the skill of successfully shooting your shot, be it in the relationship sense, professional sense and just about in life generally. Also, we couple that topic with another fitting discussion (see what we did there?!) by also going into detail about what exactly makes one the perfect wingman or wingwoman. Also, we decided to do things a bit differently on this episode: since we’re in the spirit of giving, we have decided to let you (the listener) decide on what we should talk about in the next episode, so be sure to check out our socials at ‘The Buddy Podcast’ (@thebuddypodcast) and let us know what you feel we should talk about next. Hit the ‘follow’ button as well on our socials so you can be up-to-date with the latest podcast drops. Anyway, enjoy! ?

Hello! Welcome to another edition (episode 05) of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this episode, we discuss the one thing that makes singletons the most uncomfortable: the dreaded body count. We debate on whether it’s advisable to reveal your body count to your significant other (or a potential significant other), whether you want to know your significant other’s body count, whether it matters, and so on. Also, we discuss what exactly constitutes to a scenario being the first date (gents, you might want to pay attention on this one), so yeah... enjoy! ?

Hello hi! Welcome to this week’s episode of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this episode, we discuss the issue of cancel culture, its impact on social media and why it could be toxic to our modern day society. Also, since October is Mental Health Awareness month, we will be touching on the sensitive topic of mental health and how it can affect you, be it directly or indirectly.

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to episode 03 of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this week’s show, we discuss the sudden popularity of the WhatsApp stokvel as well as try to find the answer to the burning question: is it another pyramid scheme? Also, we tackle the issue of cohabiting together without being married (or the “vat-en-sit” arrangement as our parents would call it) and whether there still needs to be a negative stereotype around it.

Welcome to episode two of ‘The Buddy Podcast’ with Nkully and Jigen. This week, we are joined by Jigen’s cousin Bulelwa as we discuss the issue of ghosting, be it in friendships, relationships or otherwise. Also, we delve deeper into the uncomfortable debate around black tax.

Nkully Luphindo and Lungisa “Jigen” Mthembu are proud to present the premiere episode of ‘The Buddy Podcast’. On this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of a returning ex, friends who want more than what you’re willing to offer them (situationships and all that other nonsense), as well as the current state of the education system in South Africa with a particular focus on Grade 9. This episode includes music from Lizzo, Yazmin Lacey, Rayana Jay and more. Enjoy!

Every episode begins with this opening trailer of the show. It’s fun, it’s entertaining, it’s catchy, it’s... well, we can think of all the superlatives we can to describe the trailer, but beauty (which is your ear’s ability to tell if you enjoy something or not in this case) really is in the eye of the beholder. ?