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TGE's Current ReadHEAP EARTH UPON IT | An interview with Chloe Michelle HowarthOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, we welcome Irish novelist Chloe Michelle Howarth. Best known for her debut novel Sunburn — a tender, searing portrait of queer adolescence and forbidden love — Chloe captured readers with her ability to balance delicacy and emotional intensity.Sunburn was shortlisted for the 2024 Polari First Book Prize, the 2024 Book Awards: Discover Award, and the 2023 Nero Book Award for Debut Fiction, earning its place as a quiet cult classic among contemporary literary readers.But in this episode of Current Read, we turn our attention to her...
2025-10-3053 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 324 – Robert StonerSend us a textMusic is a spiritual language. Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with California singer/songwriter Robert Stoner.Robert Stoner is a singer-songwriter based in Berkeley, California, whose music explores the quiet complexities of American life. His work blends introspective lyricism with beautiful acoustic arrangements and lush vocals in his studio albums.🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your fav...
2025-10-111h 12
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 323 - Peter Cooper (Remembering David Olney)Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the life and legacy of David Olney—a masterful songwriter, poet, and performer whose music blended grit, grace, and storytelling in unforgettable ways. Featuring a heartfelt conversation with Peter Cooper, acclaimed journalist, musician, and former director of the Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded shortly after Olney’s passing. Since then, Peter too has left us, making this reflection all the more poignant. TGE Episode 323 Playlist Click Here🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected...
2025-10-0547 min
TGE's Current ReadPaper Heart by Cecelia AhernOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read we welcome back international bestselling author Cecelia Ahern, who is currently promoting her latest novel, Paper Heart.Paper Heart is a story about dreams, having the courage to turn them into a reality, and being brave enough to open your heart to the possibility of love and truly living.We meet Pip – a passenger in her own story – whose life has been grounded and largely uneventful since she had her daughter, Bella, at 16. Having shamed her parents by being a pregnant teen...
2025-10-0151 min
Schlaugebabbelt - der Crafter und TGE PodcastHoch hinaus - Aufstelldächer für den VW Crafter und MAN TGEIn dieser Episode des Green Monkey Podcasts diskutieren Manu und Klaus die verschiedenen Aspekte von Aufstelldächern für den VW Crafter und MAN TGE. Sie beleuchten die technischen Herausforderungen, die Montage sowie die Käuferklientel. Zudem wird die Bedeutung von Lackierung und Folierung für die Langlebigkeit und das Aussehen des Aufstelldachs thematisiert. Die beiden geben wertvolle Einblicke in die Nutzungsmöglichkeiten und die Preisgestaltung, um potenziellen Käufern eine informierte Entscheidung zu ermöglichen.Links:https://thegreenmonkey.dehttps://www.crafter-gen2.deTakeawaysD...
2025-09-2659 min
TGE's Current ReadSaraswati by Gurnaik JohalOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam Herbst welcomes award-winning Indian-British author Gurnaik Johal for an in-depth author interview. No stranger to fiction, Gurnaik won the Somerset Maugham Award in 2022 for his short story collection, We Move, among other accolades.Now venturing into the realm of longform fiction, Gurnaik’s debut novel Saraswati has been listed among Observer’s Best Debut Novels for 2025 and was a finalist for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize.Described as “an ambitious panoramic portrait” (The Guardian) and a “roaring deluge of a novel” (Jon McGregor), Saraswati connects the lives of seven distant rela...
2025-09-1553 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 322 – Marty CooperSend us a textHost Rich Reardin talks with California singer-songwriter Marty Cooper — a true hidden gem in the American music landscape. Marty’s a storyteller at heart, someone who’s been quietly shaping the soundtrack of our lives for decades. You might not know his name off the top of your head, but you’ve almost definitely heard his songs — covered by everyone from Stevie Wonder to Burl Ives to The Kingston Trio. He came up during the folk revival, worked alongside legends like The Wrecking C...
2025-09-141h 17
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 320 – Jubal Lee YoungSend us a textTGE host Rich Reardin talks with guest songwriter and musician Jubal Lee Young, who’s been carving out his own path with music that blends elements of country, rock, and folk. He grew up around music, as his father (Steve Young) was a vital force behind the 'outlaw country' movement, and is known for writing Seven Bridges Road, made famous by The Eagles. But what makes Jubal interesting is how he’s taken those roots and shaped them into something that’s really his ow...
2025-08-281h 10
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 319 - Ernie PalmerSend us a textHost Rich Reardin talks with Georgia singer/songwriter Ernie Palmer. Ernie is a 76-year-old singer-songwriter whose life story runs from small-town Georgia to the battlefields of Vietnam, from driving dump trucks to teaching history overseas. Now retired, he writes songs shaped by a lifetime of stories, experiences, and a love for sharing music with others. Songs from Ernie Palmer for TGE Episode 319 on ‘Two Good Ears’. 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay conn...
2025-08-191h 05
The Good Tech CompaniesAutomating Web3 Life: WORLD3 Unveils Expert Agent Demo And Launches Pre-TGE Campaign
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/automating-web3-life-world3-unveils-expert-agent-demo-and-launches-pre-tge-campaign.
The film serves as a direct invitation for users to join the live Pre-TGE Agent Activation Campaign. World3 has successfully raised $5.5 million in funding at a
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2025-08-1106 min
The Good Tech CompaniesAutomating Web3 Life: WORLD3 Unveils Expert Agent Demo And Launches Pre-TGE Campaign
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/automating-web3-life-world3-unveils-expert-agent-demo-and-launches-pre-tge-campaign.
The film serves as a direct invitation for users to join the live Pre-TGE Agent Activation Campaign. World3 has successfully raised $5.5 million in funding at a
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You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #world3, #btcwire, #press-release, #world3-announcement, #ai-agent, #blockchain-development, #good-company, and more.
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2025-08-1106 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 318 - Lyal StricklandSend us a textAmericana singer-songwriter Lyal Strickland joins the show to talk about life, music, and the stories rooted in his small-town Missouri upbringing. A seventh-generation farmer, Lyal brings a rare authenticity to his songwriting, blending tradition with timeless storytelling. Songs from Lyal Strickland for TGE Episode 318 on ‘Two Good Ears’. 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spoti...
2025-08-081h 08
TGE's Current ReadThe Tradwife's Secret by Liane ChildOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, we chat with author Liane Child, whose addictive new thriller, The Tradwife’s Secret, will have you turning the pages well into the wee hours, with a twist you probably won’t see coming.This is a novel that, according to one reviewer, reads like an episode right out of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Aside from being a good old-fashioned domestic romp, it scratches a very particular itch for anyone familiar (read: obsessed) with the explosive – and divisive – trad wife phenomenon. If this is you, you’ve probably had...
2025-08-0852 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 317 - Tom MacekSend us a textJoin Two Good Ears host Rich Reardin as he talks with Tom Macek from WRRG Chicago 88.9 FM or streaming online at onlineradiobox.com, about his program called 'Classical Rock', based on the concept of 'underground radio' from the late sixties and early seventies.Songs from Tom Macek for TGE Episode 317 on ‘Two Good Ears’. 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, an...
2025-08-0138 min
The Good Tech CompaniesMultiBank Group's $MBG Token TGE Is Live On MexC, Gate.io, Uniswap And Multibank.io.
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/multibank-groups-$mbg-token-tge-is-live-on-mexc-gateio-uniswap-and-multibankio.
$MBG is built on rock-solid fundamentals, combining MultiBank's $35 billion daily trading infrastructure with a $29 billion real asset base, while driving innov
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2025-07-2204 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 316 - Domenic CicalaSend us a textIn this episode, host Rich Reardin sits down with Domenic Cicala — a D.C.-based Americana singer-songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with country, folk, and rock influences. We talk about his songwriting process, musical roots, and what drives the emotion behind his sound. Songs from Domenic Cicala for TGE Episode 316 on ‘Two Good Ears’. 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite...
2025-07-221h 02
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 315 - Robert DeitchSend us a textTGE host Rich Reardin talks with singer-songwriter Robert Deitch who joins the show to talk about his journey from small-town Iowa to Nashville’s songwriting circles. With a voice full of grit and soul, and a catalog of over 300 songs, Robert brings real-life storytelling to the heart of Americana music. TGE #315 PLAYLIST – Robert DeitchListen online on our website at https://www.twogoodears.net/ or on your favorite app or podcast platform.Please support TGE and click on FOLLOW our RS...
2025-07-141h 07
The Good Tech CompaniesMultiBank Group Confirms $MBG Token TGE Set For July 22, 2025
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/multibank-group-confirms-$mbg-token-tge-set-for-july-22-2025.
MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution has officially announced that the Token Generation Event (TGE) for its highly anticipated
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MultiBank Group, the wo...
2025-07-1103 min
Bell CurveRobinhood’s L2, Pump’s TGE, and Suitgate | RoundupIn this episode, Mippo dives into Pump’s token launch and competitive pressures in the launchpad space, Robinhood’s onchain stock derivatives and Arbitrum-based L2 plans, and the prediction market controversy surrounding Zelensky’s attire.Thanks for tuning in!
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2025-07-1134 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 314 – Tom Paxton & C. Daniel BolingSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Tom Paxton & Daniel Boling. Today on the podcast, we’re honored to welcome two artists whose voices have helped shape the landscape of American folk music. Tom Paxton is a true icon—his songs have been sung around campfires, in concert halls, and across generations, carrying messages of heart, humor, and humanity. Joining him is Daniel Boling, a gifted troubadour in his own right, whose storytelling and spirit echo the very best of the folk...
2025-06-271h 01
Café federalEpisoda speziala – Tge fa ina catastrofa cun ina vallada?Il dachasa è davent. Entaifer paucas secundas han 3,5 milliuns meters cubic muntogna e vadretg sutterrà la vischnanca da Blatten en il Vallais. Enturn 300 persunas han pers tut. Lur chasas, lur rauba dentant era lur structura sociala en la vischnanca.
Nus ans essan dumandads en questa episoda dal Café federal tge ch'ina tala catastrofa fa cun ina vischnanca e tge che la politica duai ni sto far. Dentant dain nus era in sguard davos las culissas da la rapportaziun nua ch’i è dumandà gronda sensibilitad.
2025-06-1758 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 313 – Bob DavoliSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/sonwriter Bob Davioli. Bob Davoli is a storyteller at heart, weaving emotion and experience into every note he sings. With a deep appreciation for the raw honesty of folk music, he brings a seasoned voice and a profound respect for the craft to his interpretations. His connection to John Prine’s songwriting runs deep, capturing the essence of life's highs and lows with simplicity and soul. Tune in as we explore his journey, his influences, and the ar...
2025-06-141h 00
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 312 – LoveSeatSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with the duo 'LoveSeat', consisting of a husband and wife team, Bill “Poss” and JJ Passalacqua.Listen online on our website at https://www.twogoodears.net/ or on your favorite app or podcast platform.Please support TGE and click on FOLLOW our RSS feed when you listen at Two Good Ears!LoveSeat Playlist on Spotify click hereBill Pos website
2025-06-081h 00TGE's Current ReadDeep Cuts by Holly BrickleyOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, your host Sam Herbst chats with Holly Brickley, one of this year’s HOTTEST new authors, whose debut novel Deep Cuts has already made Hollywood inroads. Silver screen stars Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler have already been named as the leads in A24’s film adaptation, with the progressive film company set to start production on the movie soon (if not already!) having snatched up rights long before the novel’s official publication date.However, behind MANY a great movie is – of course – an even greater book. We are so privileged to have Holl...
2025-06-0647 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 104 | PARENT YOURSELF FIRST! with Conscious Mommy's Bryana KappadakunnelJoining hosts Sam and Charlene on this bonus episode of The Great Equalizer (originally broadcast on TGE's Current Read) is licensed marriage and family therapist – and founder of the popular Conscious Mommy community – Bryana Kappadakunnel.Bryana’s book, Parent Yourself First, gives readers a look into how your upbringing is probably impacting your parenting style in ways you don't even fully recognise: from how you manage your own emotions to how you connect with your kids in their vulnerable moments. According to Bryana, the secret to successful parenting is to unlearn the wounded patterns you grew up with and create...
2025-06-031h 11
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 311 – Alison TuckerSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Texas singer/songwriter Alison Tucker. Alison Tucker is a singer-songwriter from Austin, whose songs reflect real life — the messy, the funny, the beautiful, and the hard. Blending folk, country, and Americana, she shares stories and music that feel personal and familiar, like you’ve known them all along. She shares songs and stories that celebrate female empowerment, deep connection, and the beauty of life’s ups and downs. TGE 311 PLAYLIST – Alison Tucker on Spotify🎧 Two Good E...
2025-05-3038 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 310 – Bob JohnstonSend us a textToday on TGE, Rich Reardin is revisiting the world of famed music producer Bob Johnston, but with a fresh perspective. Joining Rich as guest host is the immensely talented Bob Cheevers, a renowned singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. Together, they listen to clips from Rich's original interview and discuss Johnston’s extraordinary impact on music. From his raw, documentary-style recordings to his beautifully arranged studio albums, Johnston helped shape the sound of icons like Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Le...
2025-05-201h 59
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 309 – Bob LucasSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/banjoist Bob Lucas. Bob's music has been covered by artists like Alison Krauss. In the '70s, he co-founded the boundary-pushing band Eclectricity, blending folk with global influences, and he's gone on to release numerous solo records. In this episode, we dig into his wide-ranging musical journey — from tradition to experimentation and everything in between. Click here for TGE EPISODE 309 - Bob Lucas song playlist 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspect...
2025-05-101h 25
TGE's Current ReadParent Yourself First by Bryana KappadakunnelJoining hosts Sam and Charlene on this episode of TGE's Current Read is licensed marriage and family therapist – and founder of the popular Conscious Mommy community on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok – Bryana Kappadakunnel.Bryana’s book, Parent Yourself First, gives readers a look into how your upbringing is probably impacting your parenting style in ways you don't even fully recognise: from how you manage your own emotions to how you connect with your kids in their vulnerable moments. According to Bryana, the secret to successful parenting is to unlearn the woun...
2025-05-091h 11
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 308 – Jefferson RossSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin for an engaging conversation with Jefferson Ross, a distinguished Southern folk artist whose storytelling flourishes through music, guitar, and painting. With a career that includes songwriting and performing alongside country legends such as George Strait and Reba McEntire, Jefferson now brings his distinctive, homespun artistry from Georgia to audiences across the United States and Europe. His music is steeped in history, heart, and soul, embodying the spirit of Southern tradition. Tune in as we explore his journey, creative process, and the profound...
2025-04-291h 42
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 307– Eric SchmittSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he welcomes Eric Schmitt, a talented singer/songwriter and professor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Eric's passion for Americana music shines through his storytelling, blending elements of folk, country, and blues into heartfelt and evocative compositions. As an educator at Louisiana State University, he brings together his love for music and literature to craft songs rich in narrative depth. With his latest album, Wait for the Night, Eric explores the emotional intricacies of life with authenticity and soul. Tune in for an...
2025-04-171h 41
TGE's Current ReadThe Death of Us by Abigail DeanOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam speaks to New York Times bestselling author Abigail Dean about her latest novel, The Death of Us. Best known for her first novel Girl A, which was a runaway success and an instant bestseller, Abigail’s writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Observer, the Times and the New York Times. The former lawyer is also the author of Day On, with The Death of Us soon to grace the nightstands of reader the world over. A captivati...
2025-04-1241 min
TGE's Current ReadAll the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah HarmanOn this episode of TGE's Current Read, Sam and Charlene interview Sarah Harman, author of the most anticipated reads of 2025, so named by Readers Digest, Publishers Weekly, The Sunday Times Style, Time Magazine and Marie Claire.
A satirical domestic thriller, All the Other Mothers Hate Me follows single mother and washed-up former girl-band singer Florence Grimes, who slums around London spending dwindling royalty checks on elaborate nail art. That is, until bully Alfie Risby, the 10-year-old heir to a frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes on a class trip.
The bigger problem? Florence’s son Dylan is hi...
2025-04-0448 min
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 306 – Ron Houston and the Berry PickersSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with talented singer-songwriter Ron Houston, frontman of Ron Houston and the Berry Pickers. Get ready to dive into Ron's creative world, hear the tales behind his songs, and discover what makes his unique sound resonate with listeners everywhere. Stay tuned for an unforgettable episode!" Ron Houston and the Berry Pickers website, or find and support Ron's songs on your favorite music platform!https://ronhoustonandtheberrypickers.com/🎧 Two Good Ears – A podca...
2025-03-261h 59
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 305 – Gene Parsons - The Byrds / Flying Burrito BrothersSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons. Gene played with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and is also well known for designing his 'B-Bender' Telecaster guitar for his best friend Clarence White in the sixties, changing the face of 'Country Rock' forever. This is from Gene's backyard at his studio at his home in Mendocino, California.🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh...
2025-03-191h 19
Two Good Ears PodcastTGE Episode 304 - C. Daniel Boling of 'The Limeliters'Send us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and member of 'The Limeliters', C. Daniel Boling. In this episode, Daniel and Rich talk about the history of 'The Limeliters', writing music with Tom Paxton, his guitars and instruments, and inspirations from the road. Why folk music has been so important in telling stories and making historical change. C. Daniel Boling is a talented American musician and songwriter, known for his work in folk and acoustic music. He...
2025-03-122h 36
TGE's Current ReadAUTHOR INSIGHT | Samantha ShannonJust before The Dark Mirror was finalised for early readers, TGE's Current Read host Sam Herbst caught up with epic fantasy author Samantha Shannon to pick her genius brain about the worlds her readers have come to adore.
Best known for her epic fantasy tome Priory of the Orange Tree (a high-fantasy feminist retelling of St George and the Dragon), Samantha Shannon came to fame as a young writer for dystopian The Bone Season series.
Interestingly, Shannon chose to rewrite The Bone Season series in celebration of her debut's tenth anniversary. She finished the author's preferred...
2025-02-211h 03
Collectors Gene RadioTom Exton (aka TGE) - Entrepreneur & InfluencerToday I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and influencer, Tom Exton, otherwise known online as TGE. Tom first made waves when he and his twin brother launched a pioneering digital fitness company and while that endeavor introduced him to a massive audience, it was his content on watches & cars that struck a nerve with his following. Over time he’s built a loyal following of hundreds of thousands following his every move in the collector space, and an even more impressive collection.A true collector at heart, Tom began his journey with watches, starting with brands that reso...
2025-02-1939 min
AcadianaCasts Presents:Building a Brand from a Bathroom: The "Lady in Tge Bathroom" Story with Chasity TheriotWhat if a typo became your brand? Meet Chasity Theriot, aka "Lady in Tge Bathroom," who turned a simple mistake into viral fame. In this episode, she shares her journey from dental assistant to full-time content creator, balancing the challenges of going viral, navigating cancel culture, and staying true to her Louisiana roots.Discover how Chasity’s humor, resilience, and creativity keep her thriving in the fast-paced world of social media, with highlights of Mardi Gras, line dancing, and collaborations with artists like Cupid. Tune in for a story of authenticity and Louisiana pride that’s as insp...
2025-01-161h 02
TGE's Current ReadWe Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children by Vanessa Raphaely & Karin SchimkeOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read (and a special bonus episode of The Great Equalizer), two of the fiercest women in the publishing and parenting space – Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke – join your hosts, Sam and Charlene, to talk about their book: We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children.
Through combined effort, Vanessa and Karin gathered together several key experiences and insights from members of The Village – a 60k-member-strong Facebook group that offers support, wisdom and a shoulder to cry on for parents across South Africa.
The group provided the gems and remedies that Vane...
2024-10-231h 11
The Great EqualizerBONUS | WE WERE PERFECT PARENTS! Until We Had Children with Vanessa Raphaely & Karin SchimkeOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read (and a special bonus episode of The Great Equalizer), two of the fiercest women in the publishing and parenting space – Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke – join your hosts, Sam and Charlene, to talk about their book: We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children.Through combined effort, Vanessa and Karin gathered together several key experiences and insights from members of The Village – a 60k-member-strong Facebook group that offers support, wisdom and a shoulder to cry on for parents across South Africa. The group provided the gems and remedies that Vane...
2024-10-231h 11
投幣雞EP47 $Moca 代幣宣布TGE 楓之谷進行 Genesis 活動 Magic Eden 潛在大毛 Farcaster 融資最高的 SocialFi【本集大綱】 📍$Moca 代幣 宣布 7 月 TGE 📍Magic Eden 潛在大毛 鑽石有訂價了!? 📍最惡交易所 Mt.gox 即將還款 📍情懷遊戲楓之谷進行 Genesis 活動 📍Farcaster 融資最高的 SocialFi 本集重點時間軸： 00:46 $Moca 代幣 宣布 7 月 TGE 04:54 Magic Eden 潛在大毛 鑽石有訂價了!? 11:56 情懷遊戲楓之谷進行 Genesis 活動 15:59 Farcaster 融資最高的 SocialFi 21:18 最惡交易所 Mt.gox 即將還款 本集相關連結： Josh 老司雞 alpha 群：https://t.me/CryptoJoshChat Josh Trading 老司雞推特：https://twitter.com/JoshuaChen83 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 追蹤投幣雞 @crypto_tobi_chicken 四隻小雞會像老母雞一樣，帶領小雞們成為老司機！ 🐥Instagram｜https://instagram.com/crypto_tobi_chicken 🐥Twitter｜https://twitter.com/TobiChicken 🐥Facebook｜https://www.facebook.com/Cryptotobichicken 🐥其他相關連結｜portaly.cc/cryptotobichicken
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2024-07-0423 min
TGE's Current ReadThe Whispers by Ashley AudrainOn this episode of TGE's Current Read, Sam chats to New York Times bestselling author Ashley Audrain, whose #1 bestselling debut, The Push, has not only been translated into a whopping 38 languages since its release, it's also broken countless barriers for millions of mothers across the world.
While we’ve been patiently waiting for the limited television series of The Push to come to fruition, we had the great pleasure of inhaling Ashley’s second novel, The Whispers when it was first released. She joined Sam and Charlene on the line (ahead of The Great Equalizer's milestone 100th episode) to c...
2024-06-281h 12
The Modern Market ShowBLAST TGE DAY: How High Do We Go?In this episode, we discussed the impacts of lower liquidity on NFT marketplace Blur, and what people are hoping for and/or expecting from the Blast TGE today.
(00:00) - Introductions
(03:00) - NFT & Crypto Headlines
(05:28) - NFT Market Analysis
(07:45) - Blur Liquidity Gone: Is A Wider Spread Better Or Worse?
(21:52) - Solana Blinks: Consumer Crypto Is Coming
(27:53) - Web3 Headline Roundup
(30:00) - BLAST TGE Is Here: What You Need to Know
(35:01) - Key FDV Comparisons With Other L2s
(42:35) - Why Blur...
2024-06-261h 01
TGE's Current Readin a thousand different ways by Cecelia AhernIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read*, journalist Sam Herbst welcomes Cecelia Ahern bestselling novelist known for romance sensations like PS I Love You and Where Rainbows End (AKA Love, Rosie).
Cecelia is arguably one of the most prolific writers of our time, having written a book a year since publishing her debut novel (PS, I Love You) at just 21 years old. Cecelia’s bibliography now totals 19 novels (and counting) and she’s sold more than 25-million copies worldwide, across 40 countries and 30 languages.
The author joins Sam Herbst in studio to chat about her writing journey...
2024-05-1450 min
TGE's Current ReadKIDS' PICKS! TGE interviews award-winning director of The Smeds & the Smoos, Daniel SnaddonIn this BONUS episode of The Great Equalizer / TGE's Current Read, your host Samantha Herbst sits down with award-winning animator Daniel Snaddon. Daniel has worked on several highly acclaimed (and well loved) animations, including Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, and a host of animations based on the beloved books of children's book author Julia Donaldson.
Daniel already has two BAFTAs under his belt, as well as two International Emmy Kids Awards, the most recent being an iEmmy for Best Kids Animation, in recognition of his work on The Smeds & The Smoos, which Daniel co-directed with fellow South African Samantha...
2023-12-0554 min
The Great EqualizerKIDS' PICKS! TGE interviews award-winning director of The Smeds & the Smoos, Daniel SnaddonIn this BONUS episode of The Great Equalizer / TGE's Current Read, your host Samantha Herbst sits down with award-winning animator Daniel Snaddon. Daniel has worked on several highly acclaimed (and well loved) animations, including Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, and a host of animations based on the beloved books of children's book author Julia Donaldson.
Daniel already has two BAFTAs under his belt, as well as two International Emmy Kids Awards, the most recent being an iEmmy for Best Kids Animation, in recognition of his work on The Smeds & The Smoos, which Daniel co-directed with fellow South African Samantha...
2023-12-0554 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 97: BARBIE! And the 'messy contradictions of motherhood'It’s been a hot damn minute, guys and dolls! And not because we’ve been beaching. Nope, our fate has us suffering cold showers, walking in flats, considering the inescapable fate of death, drowning in a few existential crises, and pondering the fact that the patriarchy isn’t actually about horses.
In this episode of The Great Equalizer, we’re finally unpacking Barbie (the movie) and how it reflects the very messy contradictions of being a mother.
As author Eliane Glaser put it, motherhood is ‘feminism’s unfinished business’ and, to us, the Barbie movie captured this...
2023-10-141h 29
TGE's Current ReadEve: The Disobedient Future of Birth by Claire Horn"We are closer than ever to the first pregnancy outside of the human body... but are we ready for the radical future of birth?"
Host of TGE's Current Read Sam Herbst chats with author and feminist academic Claire Horn about her book, Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth.
Eve is a radical interrogation of the ethics and future of birth, detailing the near-future probability of ectogenesis, AKA artificial human gestation (babies created in and born from machines).
We're not talking science fiction here, folks. Radical technological developments are making it possible for babies to...
2023-09-0751 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 96: BEING SOBER CURIOUS! with author Pamela PowerOn this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam’s lost faith in humanity, Charlene’s gone VIRAL (for all the wrong reasons) and we chat with author Pamela Power about being sober curious and the memoir she wrote about her year of not getting sh*tfaced (aptly titled My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced).
For Pamela, Mother’s Day 2021 was one for the books (literally), and not in the best way. The brownout she experienced that fateful day, which was in no way related to diarrhoea, prompted Pam to reconsider her drinking habits and relationship with alcohol. A fun...
2023-07-211h 16
The Great EqualizerEpisode 95: WHAT'S YOUR BINGE, BEBE? Here's what Team TGE is currently streamingThe Great Equalizer is back with another What’s Your Binge? episode, mostly because we wish to give our most tender brains a break from the world’s ugly chaos. You in? Let’s go.
Folks, we are GATVOL (tot HIERso) of all the things that have made parenting particularly brutal over the last few months. Things that, btw, have had nothing to do with our kids and everything to do with all that other kak. So we decided to – quite literally – talk about television (and Charlene’s passion for cheesecake).
With so many streaming services at our dispo...
2023-05-231h 26
TGE's Current ReadReally Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyOn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam touches base with comedy writer Monica Heisey, author of one of Elle Magazine’s most anticipated reads of 2023, Really Good, Actually. This fresh take on break-up comedy fiction chronicles a year in the life of 28-year-old Maggie as she separates from her husband after only 608 days of marriage.
Heisey is no stranger to comedy, having contributed to some of our favourite moments as a writer on shows like Workin’ Moms and Schitt’s Creek. It’s therefore no surprise that this book, which can be described as a quintessentially millennial...
2023-03-1331 min
THE CEOCASTTGE: Multi-Millionaire Reveals His Multiple Income StreamsIn this episode join me with Tom Exton, also known as 'TGE' to discuss his journey with entrepreneurship, how built several businesses over the years and so much more! You may have seen Tom on YouTube alongside many other automotive YouTubers, but I would certainly not class TGE as just a 'Youtuber'. Stay tuned throughout this whole episode to find out what Tom is really about and what he really gets up to.
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2023-01-081h 45
The Great Equalizer[BONUS] A CULTURED CHRISTMAS! Books to buy and things to do in December 2022Make no mistake, folks. The amount of device time our kids are going to have this festive season is bordering on criminal. But everyone knows we at TGE love ourselves some good picture books, so we thought we'd share a bit more about the books we’ve been enjoying in our home lately.
TGE's got you covered, with a range of books now available such as David Walliam's adventure books, Slime and Spaceboy, and some more festive books like Ben Miller's Diary of a Christmas Elf.
And, while there's nothing wrong with letting your kids run am...
2022-12-1526 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 90: DIVISION OF LABOUR! But make it festive! With dadfluencer Afrodaddy’Twas the night before Christmas, and all mothers fair and foul, swore and sobbed and threatened to throw in the towel.
(Stay tuned till January to see if we survived this ‘Dezemba’ show down)
Folks, the division of labour issue is no more obvious than at Christmas time, when all of us work our tails off to make that festive season magic.
And so, on this month’s episode of The Great Equalizer, we’re taking that infamous mother load and adding some tinsel 😌 We realise that we’re the ones wanting to make that Christmas...
2022-12-081h 30
The Great EqualizerEpisode 89: MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS! with actor, life coach and dad Sven RuygrokOn this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam is jonesing for a demotion (and a breakdown on the side), Charlene is larger than life (and in a really great space), and we chat about how our children’s mental health is on the knife-edge at the moment.
There’s been a marked increase in teen suicides and, worryingly, children as young as 8, 9 and 10 are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. As parents of small children, Team TGE realises that we have a lot to learn about teenagers, but we’re wondering what we could be doing now to sup...
2022-11-041h 58
TGE's Current ReadCharlene: In Search of a Princess by Arlene PrinslooIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam sits down with veteran lifestyle journalist Arlene Prinsloo to chat about her new book, Charlene: In Search of a Princess. This unauthorised biography chronicles the life, to date, of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Prinsloo unpacks the home-grown princess’s early childhood in the suburbs of Benoni, her journey to the Olympics as a competitive swimmer, her first brush with royalty, and a whirlwind romance that quickly became a lifelong vocation under a particularly harsh and critical public lens.
Coming from a somewhat sceptical point of vie...
2022-10-0645 min
TGE's Current ReadCharlene: In Search of a Princess by Arlene PrinslooIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam sits down with veteran lifestyle journalist Arlene Prinsloo to chat about her new book, Charlene: In Search of a Princess. This unauthorised biography chronicles the life, to date, of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Prinsloo unpacks the home-grown princess’s early childhood in the suburbs of Benoni, her journey to the Olympics as a competitive swimmer, her first brush with royalty, and a whirlwind romance that quickly became a lifelong vocation under a particularly harsh and critical public lens.
Coming from a somewhat sceptical point of view as a royals...
2022-10-0645 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 88: OTHER PEOPLE'S KIDS... BLEGH! We battle a case of the #hardjudgiesThe gals from The Great Equalizer are BACK and finally together IN PERSON in our newly minted studio (whoop whoop).
On this episode, Sam and Charlene acknowledge how hard it’s been to stick to our #nojudgies policy, especially when it comes to Other People’s Kids (blegh). Why does no-one tell you about this shit!? Parenting does NOT get easier (for anyone wondering), and we get proper stuck into why this is the case, in our limited experience.
This episode harks back to our origins. We revisit why our #nojudgies policy is so important to us...
2022-10-041h 09
TGE's Current ReadChildren of Sugarcane by Joanne JosephIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, veteran broadcaster and bestselling author Joanne Joseph joins Samanatha Herbst (co-host and founder of parenting podcast The Great Equalizer) to chat about her debut novel, Children of Sugarcane.
Set against the backdrop of 19th Century India and the British-owned sugarcane plantations of Natal, Children of Sugarcane paints an intimate and heart-wrenching picture of indentured labourers in South Africa, told from a woman’s perspective.
Shortlisted for the 2022 Sunday Times Literary Awards, this book transports readers to a part of South African history that doesn’t get nearly enough airtim...
2022-09-2443 min
TGE's Current ReadChildren of Sugarcane by Joanne JosephIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, veteran broadcaster and bestselling author Joanne Joseph joins Samanatha Herbst (co-host and founder of parenting podcast The Great Equalizer) to chat about her debut novel, Children of Sugarcane.
Set against the backdrop of 19th Century India and the British-owned sugarcane plantations of Natal, Children of Sugarcane paints an intimate and heart-wrenching picture of indentured labourers in South Africa, told from a woman’s perspective.
Shortlisted for the 2022 Sunday Times Literary Awards, this book transports readers to a part of South African history that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime, and one that’s strong...
2022-09-2443 minTGE's Current ReadChildren of Sugarcane by Joanne JosephIn this episode of TGE’s Current Read, veteran broadcaster and bestselling author Joanne Joseph joins Samanatha Herbst (co-host and founder of parenting podcast The Great Equalizer) to chat about her debut novel, Children of Sugarcane.
Set against the backdrop of 19th Century India and the British-owned sugarcane plantations of Natal, Children of Sugarcane paints an intimate and heart-wrenching picture of indentured labourers in South Africa, told from a woman’s perspective.
Shortlisted for the 2022 Sunday Times Literary Awards, this book transports readers to a part of South African history that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime, and one that’s strong...
2022-09-2443 min
TGE's Current ReadToxic Positivity by Whitney GoodmanIn this episode of Current Read, TGE hosts Sam Herbst and Charlene Armstrong chat to US-based family and marriage therapist Whitney Goodman.
Whitney is the mastermind behind hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, as well as a columnist for Psychology Today. She’s been featured on and in dozens of big name stations and publications including the New York Times, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, Instyle and Good Morning America.
In addition to running her own therapy centre in Miami, Whitney has also authored a book called Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Be...
2022-07-0733 min
TGE's Current ReadToxic Positivity by Whitney GoodmanIn this episode of Current Read, TGE hosts Sam Herbst and Charlene Armstrong chat to US-based family and marriage therapist Whitney Goodman.
Whitney is the mastermind behind hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, as well as a columnist for Psychology Today. She’s been featured on and in dozens of big name stations and publications including the New York Times, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, Instyle and Good Morning America.
In addition to running her own therapy centre in Miami, Whitney has also authored a book called Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy.
This book is...
2022-07-0733 min
TGE's Current ReadThe Shining Girls with Lauren BeukesIn this episode of TGE's Current Reads, Sam Herbst is joined by award-winning and internationally best-selling author Lauren Beukes. Most of us would know her for her novels – Moxyland, Zoo City, The Shining Girls, Broken Monsters and, most recently, Afterland, though Lauren also keeps herself busy as a comics writer, a screenwriter, a journalist and a documentary filmmaker.
The Shining Girls is the reason she features on this week's episode, as it’s been adapted for television by none other than Apple TV, starring none other than The Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss. We pick Lauren's diabolical brain ab...
2022-05-2630 min
TGE's Current ReadThe Shining Girls with Lauren BeukesIn this episode of TGE's Current Reads, Sam Herbst is joined by award-winning and internationally best-selling author Lauren Beukes. Most of us would know her for her novels – Moxyland, Zoo City, The Shining Girls, Broken Monsters and, most recently, Afterland, though Lauren also keeps herself busy as a comics writer, a screenwriter, a journalist and a documentary filmmaker.
The Shining Girls is the reason she features on this week's episode, as it’s been adapted for television by none other than Apple TV, starring none other than The Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss. We pick Lauren's diabolical brain about her awar...
2022-05-2630 min
TGE's Current ReadTGE KIDS' PICKS! It's Up to Us by Christopher Lloyd‘Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home.”
– HRH The Prince of Wales
On this episode of TGE’s Current Read we chat to UK-based author, lecturer, non-fiction storyteller and father of two Christopher Lloyd about his latest children’s book, It’s Up to Us.
It's Up to Us forms part of The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta initiative, bringing children to the table with a series of pledges that help combat climate change by showing readers how to put Nature first.
Replete with amazing illustrations by no less than 33 award-winning artists from around th...
2022-05-2040 min
TGE's Current ReadTGE KIDS' PICKS! It's Up to Us by Christopher Lloyd‘Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home.”
– HRH The Prince of Wales
On this episode of TGE’s Current Read we chat to UK-based author, lecturer, non-fiction storyteller and father of two Christopher Lloyd about his latest children’s book, It’s Up to Us.
It's Up to Us forms part of The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta initiative, bringing children to the table with a series of pledges that help combat climate change by showing readers how to put Nature first.
Replete with amazing illust...
2022-05-2040 min
GemtalkHonest Hour ft. TGE Truth & TGE MarxIn this episode, Rubie welcomes TGE Truth & TGE Marx to ask questions girls are too afraid to ask guys. The guests uncover subjects like men's mental health, reminiscing about our childhood, the negativity of social media, conspiracy theories and more!
2022-02-0349 min
TGE's Current ReadTGE BOOK CLUB! Call Me Mummy by Tina BakerThis was a double whammy of firsts for TGE's Current Read. Our first unofficially-official online book club discussing Tina Baker's dark psychological thriller Call Me Mummy featuring none other than the author herself!
Join Sam from The Great Equalizer podcast and a few friends that read along as part of a #buddyread for this title. We delve deep into the many themes unpacked in this book (some of which are extremely triggering) and chat about societal pressures on women as well as the result of the psychological and emotional abuse that filters down through generations.
Call Me Mummy indulges in...
2021-12-201h 04
TGE's Current ReadTGE BOOK CLUB! Call Me Mummy by Tina BakerThis was a double whammy of firsts for TGE's Current Read. Our first unofficially-official online book club discussing Tina Baker's dark psychological thriller Call Me Mummy featuring none other than the author herself!
Join Sam from The Great Equalizer podcast and a few friends that read along as part of a #buddyread for this title. We delve deep into the many themes unpacked in this book (some of which are extremely triggering) and chat about societal pressures on women as well as the result of the psychological and emotional abuse that filters down through generations.
Call...
2021-12-201h 04
The Great EqualizerEpisode 86: MOMS MAKE THE MAGIC! Santa, Elf on the Shelf and setting a family Christmas precedentOur 2021 Christmas episode is OUT and this year we are honouring the magic that moms bring to the festive season. It's a pretty nuanced discussion as we wonder if The Patriarchy (aargh) has lumped us with the job of Mother Christmas, or if we've taken on that load ourselves.
What do you think?
We also chat about Santa logistics, Elf on the Shelf and whether or not the naughty/nice list should still be a thing. The jury's also out on whether Santa takes credit for the magic of Christmas, or whether moms deserve a standing...
2021-12-131h 17
The Great EqualizerEPISODE 85: THINGS PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TO HEAR! with Ougat author Shana FifeWe catch up after a long hiatus (and a tough year, if we're honest). Amid Covid, money troubles, postpartum depression and losing ourselves in the shitshow that is 2021, Team TGE makes our way back to the microphone.
We've decided that it's better to talk about the shit – the poo that no-one likes to talk about but everyone can relate to. It's not always pleasant, but it's in the talk-talk-talking that we find grace and healing.
This is why we came back and brought guest Shana Fife with. Shana is an old TGE pal and now author of...
2021-11-101h 37
TGE's Current ReadTorchbearers by Wendy MaartensIt's Women's Month and no better time to celebrate inspirational women who have formed the backbone of the new South Africa.
In this episode of TGE's Current Read, Sam chats to local children's book author Wendy Maartens about her latest project, Torchbearers.
This series of books, aimed at preteens from 11 and up, features the stories of 12 heroic and inspiring women of South Africa who deserve to be celebrated; women that will inspire anyone. From well-known women like Thuli Madonsela, Caster Semenya and Vanessa Govender, to more unsung heros such as Grizelda Grootboom and Suna Venter.
Wendy reveals why she was...
2021-08-0928 min
TGE's Current ReadTorchbearers by Wendy MaartensIt's Women's Month and no better time to celebrate inspirational women who have formed the backbone of the new South Africa.
In this episode of TGE's Current Read, Sam chats to local children's book author Wendy Maartens about her latest project, Torchbearers.
This series of books, aimed at preteens from 11 and up, features the stories of 12 heroic and inspiring women of South Africa who deserve to be celebrated; women that will inspire anyone. From well-known women like Thuli Madonsela, Caster Semenya and Vanessa Govender, to more unsung heros such as Grizelda Grootboom and Suna Venter.
2021-08-0928 min
The Great EqualizerLOVE AFTER LOCKDOWN! Normalising sexual health and female pleasure with comedian and author Fran BusheSexual health has always been an important part of the TGE Wheelhouse, but always in the context of a relationship. So, in the spirit of women empowerment and inclusivity (considering same-sex couples, single parents and everyone in between), our next episode focuses on self-pleasure and Ye Olde Vagina (as our guest, Fran Bushe would say).
If alcohol were still accessible, we’d tell you guys to have a little fun with this episode and take a shot each time Sam or Charlene say vagina, vulva, clitoris, cum (spoiler alert: it’s a lot). We’re on a quest not on...
2021-07-121h 43
TGE's Current ReadFragile Monsters by Catherine MenonHistorical fiction is the one genre that will get readers Googling post-read to separate fact from fiction. It’s also done way more than school history books to get us thinking about the world and the impact of our actions on people, individuals.
Historical fiction is the best way to get invested in (and curious about) another culture, another story, another way of life, another period in time.
Catherine Menon's Fragile Monsters traces one family's story from 1920 to the present day, unravelling a thrilling tale of love, betrayal and redemption against the backdrop of natural disasters and...
2021-07-0927 min
TGE's Current ReadFragile Monsters by Catherine MenonHistorical fiction is the one genre that will get readers Googling post-read to separate fact from fiction. It’s also done way more than school history books to get us thinking about the world and the impact of our actions on people, individuals.
Historical fiction is the best way to get invested in (and curious about) another culture, another story, another way of life, another period in time.
Catherine Menon's Fragile Monsters traces one family's story from 1920 to the present day, unravelling a thrilling tale of love, betrayal and redemption against the backdrop of natural disasters and fallen empires. Written in...
2021-07-0927 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 80: CONSCIOUS PARENTING! with CPASA founders Clare Emms and Jess PrinslooCONSCIOUS PARENTING…
If we’re honest, the term would typically give us the heebie-jeebies. How can certain Instagrammers (typically living their conscious, peaceful life on the other side of the world) tell us – with a contrived pic and limited word count – how to handle OUR kids in the moment? Those posts (we all know them) that tell us, instead of XYZ, do ABC, don’t f*ckin work. We know, we’ve tried. Our kids are smarter than that. YOU, Instagrammer, don’t know MY kid. YOU’RE not in my house. YOU don’t know my life. Sometimes WE just...
2021-05-171h 41
OT: The PodcastTom Exton (@TGE_LDNM) on collecting supercars his favourite watches and building empires on YouTubeTom Exton is a busy guy. Better known as @TGE_LNDM online, he's a YouTuber, car collector, watch enthusiast, podcaster, and entrepreneur – and that's when he's not at his day job. He's famous for having a garage full of supercars, but today we talk about his passion for watches (he was sketching them as a kid long before he set foot in a boutique). These days he's got a diverse collection, from the standout white ceramic Girard-Perregaux X Bamford Laureato to an incredible Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport and more. We caught up with Tom for a frank chat about hi...
2021-01-281h 03
The Great EqualizerEpisode 71 – THAT WAP SONG! With Shana Fife & Karis Topkin[CONTENT WARNING] This week’s episode of The Great Equalizer is, by nature, explicit (even for us). But there’s a lot here that we feel needs to be addressed so – despite some misgivings – we decided to open the discourse about a topic that has so many women, and mothers, uncomfortably divided.
This episode is about a little song that’s made one helluva impact.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hip-hop hit – WAP – has made (and continues to make) chart history, while pissing off a whole boatload of people in the process.
ICYMI, @guardian...
2020-09-211h 36
The Great EqualizerEpisode 68: KICKING OFF WOMEN'S MONTH! With Serial Entrepreneur Shaney VijendranathKICKING OFF WOMEN’S MONTH with serial entrepreneur Shanéy Vijendranath
There is so much to say about Women’s Month. The history behind it, the current plight of women in our country and the many unresolved issues still plaguing South Africa. Without ignoring these issues (rather, in trying to lend voice to them), we are dedicating the month of August to women in our communities who are making tracks, blazing trails and setting an example for all of us to follow when it comes to making a difference.
Right now, we’re all about solutions. For TGE...
2020-08-051h 14
The Great EqualizerEpisode 65 BACK TO SCHOOL? Here's What We'll Be Doing And Why...This week on The Great Equalizer…
It’s back to reality for restaurants, hairdressers and beauty salons, but is it back to school for the kiddos?
In this episode the TGE ladies discuss whether we’ve decided to send our children back to school (depending on when ECD centres will be up and running again), or whether they’ll be home for the foreseeable future.
We discuss our fears around contracting Coronavirus versus keeping our kids home like hermits (for what already feels like an eternity).
PLUS… Sam wonders if she’s being too ca...
2020-06-221h 07
Road to RedlinePorsche talk with TGE!YouTuber Tom Exton, otherwise known as TGE TV, joins the boys for a lively chat about buying his Carrera GT, restoring a 912, and being the face of an online automotive video empire.You can find Tom on insta @tge_ldnm and on YouTube as TGE TVRoad to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open...
2020-06-1453 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 63 – ABOUT TO CRACK? Us Too, Don't WorryABOUT TO CRACK? Us too, don’t worry.
The latest TGE episode is up (YAY!) and even though it was recorded just one week into Lockdown 1.0 – before the extension and before Oom Cyril gave us all a good giggle with his infamous mask fumble – we’re still feeling all the feels and nothing is quite as it should be (still).
We’re living through – nay, PARENTING through – an unprecedented global crisis and the uncertainty surrounding the status quo has evoked all the fear, anxiety and helplessness we felt when our firstborns were first brought to our bosom (poetic...
2020-04-241h 20
The Great EqualizerEpisode 62: CONSUMING MEDIA IN THE TIME OF CORONA With Parenty Editor Farrah SavilleHey Motherlovers! Two episodes, one week. How lucky are you!?
So lucky that, if you're a local listener, you've got another 21 days to catch up on all things TGE :-D #hellolockdownextension
Sorry, too soon?
In this latest episode of The Great Equalizer we get down and dirty with Parenty editor Farrah Saville about media consumption in the time of corona.
You've probably heard it all, right? Kooky right-wingers preaching the end of the world as we know it; "reputable" virologists spewing fake news in an "uber profesh" 15-minute voice note; a dude...
2020-04-1042 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 61 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU With AfroDaddy Himself, Terence MentorThis week on The Great Equalizer, the C-word is off limits. Yep, you heard it here first.
Oh wait, did you think we meant... No, no, that one's still cool. I mean it's foul, but it's relevant sometimes. What we're talking about is the other C-word: Think COVID, Corona, anything lockdown-related or to do with quarantine... Blegh. GET OUTTA HERE. We're not touching it. In fact, there were penalties on this show for all who uttered that blasted other C-word.
So for everyone who wants a strict departure from the status quo, hop on board because...
2020-04-071h 11
The Great EqualizerEpisode 60: SURVIVING SELF-ISOLATION! Because We Can, And We WillDO THE NEXT RIGHT THING! Now there’s a little Disney wisdom for ya’ll on this fine Monday.
Guys, we don’t really know what the future holds and it’s just not lekker. By tonight (at least) we’ll know if we’re in lockdown or a State of Emergency, but beyond that… Well it’s a smorgasbord of doubt and worry here at TGE.
Like many of you, we’re wondering where our next pay check is coming from, if we’re going to afford rent next month, whether we’ll be able to pay employees, how...
2020-03-231h 06
The Great EqualizerEpisode 57: YOU HAVE 24 HOURS! Whatcha Gonna Do?EP. 57: YOU HAVE 24 HOURS
As moms, time is one of our most precious commodities. It’s simply something we can never have enough of, right?.
Mostly we just want it to slow down, other times we want to duplicate it (or ourselves).
So this week on The Great Equalizer, Sam and Charlene ponder the BS nonsense that is a Leap Day. In case you missed it, 29 February has come and gone, folks. A whole 24 extra hours this year. Did you feel it? No? Us neither.
So basically, we spend this episode fantasising ab...
2020-03-0253 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 56: AM I THE ASSHOLE? The Parenting EditionThis week on The Great Equalizer, Sam takes a step back, Charlene has her own date with destiny and we play a little game of Am I The Asshole... the parenting edition.
Here at TGE Headquarters we've been fascinated by the popular subReddit, Am I The Asshole (or AITA), which has a goldmine of parenting-related content.
Look, we must be honest and admit that we had to educate ourselves about Reddit and subreddits (we're honestly not that cool), but the Internet is a wonderful thing, folks, and once AITA was on our radars we had to...
2020-02-241h 03
The Great EqualizerEpisode 54 – FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS! because we're celebrating Galentine's DayLADIES CELEBRATING LADIES!
This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam has a date with destiny, Charlene’s deep in the forest, and we chat about female friendships (in the month of LUUUURVE) because this week it's GALENTINE'S DAY.
What's Galentine's Day, you ask? It's only the best day of the year!
Tune in now to #listentothelatest and to see why we at TGE believe in the power of female friendships. The link, as always, is in our bio.
Have a great week, Motherlovers!
#galentines #galentinesday #galentinesparty #girlfriends #galpals #ladiescelebratingladies #womencelebtratingwomen #wo...
2020-02-1049 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 51: WATER SAFETY! With Olympic Swimming Legend Ryk NeethlingThis week on The Great Equalizer… Sam needs some alone time, Charlene is tired of being bullied, and we talk WATER SAFETY with Olympic swimming legend and CEO of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, Ryk Neethling.
This episode is TGE’s last hurrah for 2019… And it’s a biggie.
As we all break away for the festive season and head to our respective holiday destinations (or staycations), we thought it was important to educate ourselves (and you) about water safety.
As much as we want to put our heads in the sand and enjoy Ch...
2019-12-1841 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 49 : THE FOURTH TRIMESTER! with NurtureOne co-founder Jenny SpiroThis week on The Great Equalizer, Sam reaches the point of no return, Charlene feels like a new mom, and we head on back to the most upside-down of the upside-downs… The Fourth Trimester (dum-dum-duuuuuuuuuuuuum).
Guys, your TGE hosts (Sam and Charlene) have been putting off this topic for a helluva long time. For us, the Fourth Trimester is equivalent to a big day of reckoning… That day you decide whether this shitshow was all worth it. This is when you reconsider your life goals and you wonder whether saving your money and travelling the world was a bett...
2019-11-301h 02
The Great EqualizerEpisode 48 – CHRISTMAS! With Honest Toys' Rosa KraussFEAR NOT, FOLKS! This Christmas, TGE’s got your back.
If (like us) you’re pulling a lastminute.com on Christmas 2019, you’re gonna wanna listen to this week’s episode. Stay chill, calm your farm and pour yourself a gluhwein, guys, because we are NOT losing sleep over gifts this year.
In this week’s episode, we chat to Rosa Krauss, founder of Honest Toys, South Africa’s first eco-conscious online toy store. Rosa chats family Christmas gifts, open-ended toys and the perfect gifts for babies, toddlers and older kids. Think of this as your ethical Chri...
2019-11-2248 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 46: HEY! RU OK!? with a story from a mom who's not okayThis week on The Great Equalizer, we ask… HEY? RU OK!?
It’s been several weeks since THAT video of Meghan Markle (AKA, the Duchess of Sussex) went viral. If you’re one of the few who haven’t watched it – and you must – it’s honest-to-goodness the very reason we started The Great Equalizer. Here is one of the most privileged women in the world crumbling under the pressure of being a newlywed and a new mother in the spotlight and, shock horror, being honest about it.
We always say that @beyonce herself is someone’s snack bitch and...
2019-11-0935 min
The Great EqualizerEpisode 39 – LET'S ALL LEARN FROM LUKE with Jess RobertsThis week on The Great Equalizer, it’s downhill to year-end and Sam is HERE for it. Charlene, on the other hand, is getting too much sleep (HUH!?). We also chat about about the TGE ethos (leading up to our first birthday) PLUS, most importantly, Sam talks to Learning from Luke's Jess Roberts about raising a child born with special needs.
Jess takes us back to the moment she heard the news that her unborn baby boy, Luke, would be born with Down Syndrome. We also chat about her decision to have a second child after Luke, as we...
2019-09-201h 09
The Great EqualizerEpisode 31: IT TAKES A VILLAGE and aunties and unclesThis week on The Great Equalizer, Sam is missing her #1, Charlene is going through the motions and we talk aunties, uncles and that proverbial village that raises our kids.
While the TGE ladies would like to think that we have this raising kids thing waxed (*choke*), we have to admit that we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our people, our tribe, the village around us that gives the right kind of support exactly when we need it.
So in this episode we talk about the super subs – our close friends, brothers, sisters, BILS a...
2019-07-0659 min