On this episode Nondu gets into a few thoughts about the concept and popularisation of the "high value woman". She posits that black women already have a lot of battles and fighting to fit into the concept of being a high value woman who "exudes feminine energy", should not be part of the already long list. Through her celebration of Women's Day, Nondu champions the idea of JUST BEING because women deserve to be valued for the fact of being themselves and not their proximity/ability to appeal to men particularly. Musical Appearances: Roho ft Dooushii with "Keeping Appearances". The song is available on every streaming platform. Follow Roho on Insta @roho.x and Steveisfrench ft Oxii.Moron with "DLMA" from his How to Love EP! Follow Steve on Insta @steveisfrench Let us know what you think about this episode on the socials @thendlshow Email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

On this episode we unpack the negotiation and balance between work versus the creative side hustle with journalist and founder of digital pop-culture zine Haze Magazine, Kemiso Wessie. We get into our personal experiences with navigating the two and when it is okay to take a break from the creative side hustle. Kemiso walks us through the importance of being true to your reality and not overextending yourself when you are not okay and more. Follow Kemi on the socials @kemisowessie and Haze Magazine on Instagram @hazemagazine_za Musical Appearances by: Thando Ngoasheng with her song "Alive"  from her recently released EP 'Alive Again', it is available on every streaming platform. and Novl. with the song "Calculative" from his new project 'Oh Sweet Black Child', also available on every streaming platform. Follow him @novl.__ Let us know what you think about this conversations via the socials @thendlshow. Purchase your own merchandise in the form of a t-shirt, sweater or hoodie at the price of R180, R400 and R500, respectively. Dm to order. Orders are confirmed by payment. For queries email us on: [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

On this edition we are joined by artist Mizo Phyll who gives insight into his latest album 'Now & Then'  and how his upbringing and current environment fuels the way he presents himself as an artist. Mizo also gets into the politics of the South African black man. Follow Mizo on the socials @mizophyll Musical Appearances: "Fellow Artists" by Mizo Phyll ft Una Rine, Tshili and Muledane Hustler and "Vibe Yanu" by Mizo Phyll ft Nico Dermic Let us know what you think about this conversation via the socials @thendlshow. You can order your own NDL Show sweater @ R400. Dm to place order. For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

On this episode we're joined by the High Commissioner of the Goringhaicona Khoi Khoin Traditional Indigenous Council, Tauriq Jenkins, who gives an update on the construction of Amazon's headquarters in the Western Cape and how it impinges on the heritage of Khoi people. Tauriq also talks us through how persistent themes of ethnocide present in racism, as seen in Stellenbosch recently, tribalism and xenophobia. We get into the merits of Operation Dudula and more. Musical Appearances by: Tyson Sybateli ft Una Rams with "Homecoming". Tyson will be dropping his new project 'Home' on Friday, May 27. Follow him on the socials @tysonsybateli and Phume the Artist with "Vibe", available on every streaming platform. Follow Phume @phume.theartist on Instagram Let us know what you think of the show via the socials @thendlshow. You can order your own merch by dm'ing us. For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

We are back! On this episode we are joined by the show's tech producer Thulani Sejo to discuss an episodic form of depression that usually makes it way closer to birthday's. We get into our experiences with birthday depression against the backdrop of various expectations such as comparing your progress with peers, family expectations, who wishes you happy birthday and the "what now" question that comes with a new age and more. Follow Thulani on the socials @thulanisejo and @pilotdronesa on Instagram Musical Appearances by: SteveIsFrench (@steveisfrench) with the track "Lovers Intro" from his new EP How to Love. It is available on every platform and BurningForestBoy (@burningforestboy) with the song "Bad Star" from his new project Starscream, also available on every platform. Let us in on your thoughts via the socials @thendlshow For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1

On this episode we are joined by digital creator and podcaster Thando AU to unpack the impetuses of social media bullying. We get into the cultures of oversharing and whether that warrants negative comments as well as our own experiences with being on the receiving end of trolling and more. We also focus on how and why some people resort to being mean-spirited or bullying others online, especially when they present themselves differently in real life. Thando sheds light on how we can be mindful when navigating the online space. Check out Thando's podcast, it's called Honey I'm Home , and follow her on the socials @thandoau. Musical Appearances by: Nanette with her song "Vent" this is from her forthcoming project! In the mean time stream the single and follow Nanette @officiallynanette on Insta and Nu Edison ft Reba with the song "Way Down". This single can also be streamed on the platform of your choice. Follow Nu Edison @nu_edison on Insta Let us in on your thoughts on the conversation @thendlshow For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

On this episode we are joined by Parktown Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic, Dr Shaheda Omar. We explore how the abuse experienced during formative years presents in adulthood in our relationships, self-esteem, and in society at large. Dr Omar also walks us through the various situations that may birth toxic spaces for children including the access that parents have to support and financial resources. We break down how to confront childhood trauma and more. Follow the Teddy Bear Clinic @TeddyBearClini on Twitter. Musical Appearances by: Mars Baby with the song "Heathen" from his '21 project 'Salem'. Stream it everywhere and follow him @marsbabymusic and Lordkez with the song "The Blews" from her project 'Midsummer'. Follow Lordkez @lordkez on the socials. Let us in on your thoughts on the conversation @thendlshow For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

Joining us on this instalment of the music edition is rapper Lxrd Mordecai hailing from Port Elizabeth. We get into his lived experiences which largely influence the sound on his EP, "East End EP", which is available everywhere. The EP details the challenges he has gone through including gang affiliations, masculinity, the Xhosa culture and its preservation, relationships and more, which we explore in our conversation. Stream the EP on the platform of your choice. Follow Lxrd Mordecai on the socials @lxrdmordecai_ Music Appearances: YOLO NoLove ft KADO'Istixo and  Anginakinga Comment as you listen and let us know what you think of the episode @thendlshow. Enquiries: [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

In celebration of international women's day/month #breakthebias, we're talking about the popularisation of aesthetic clinics and the agency to negotiate our body aesthetics with Clinical Director of Medisculpt Dr Anushka Reddy. We get into the politics of beauty and the pressure to appeal to the masses by under-going non-invasive cosmetic procedures. We also touch on the natural versus cosmetic procedure/surgery debate as well as the implications on society at large when celebrities and public figures lie about their procedures and more. Follow Dr Reddy on Instagram @dr_anushka_reddy and Medisculpt @medisculpt Musical Appearances by: Afrika with her song "Potency" from her debut EP 'Toro (available for streaming). Follow Afrika @afrikasuniverse and Priddy Ugly ft Maglera Doe Boy with the song "Rap Relay" from Priddy Ugly's 'Soil' (also available for streaming).  Follow us on the socials @thendlshow For queries email us on [email protected] Paypal: paypal.me/thendlshow1 Enjoy!

Joining us on this instalment of the music edition is Zri who recently released his second EP 'Neptune'. We get into Zri's perspective not only on music but also on socio-political issues, racism and he lets us into his layered past which largely influences his lyrics and unorthodox sound at large. Follow Zri on the socials @zrithewicked Musical Appearances: "Purple" "Hollywood Dreams" and "Smile" You can stream Neptune on any digital platform. Comment on the show as you listen, we are @thendlshow. Be sure to follow us on Spotify, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts and check out our website as well on thendlshow.wordpress.com Enquiries: [email protected] Enjoy!