Shows
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E45: TRAUMALife is made up of many wonderful as well a traumatic experiences.What causes trauma an how do you accept and live with it?We explore.Have a great week.Rehann & Theart2025-02-1838 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E44: THE POWER OF NOSaying 'no!' as an adult can be tricky.
As a toddler it is one of the words in our arsenal that provokes
reaction. Perhaps we need to be more like toddlers at times!
We explore.
Have a good week everyone!
Rehann & Theart2025-02-0437 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E43: LOST GENERATION 2025Are we losing continuity and all the wisdom of old or are we moving into a new disconnected future?
We discuss.
Rehaan & Theart2025-01-2738 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E42Why do we lie to ourselves and what are ther consequenses of that?
Donald Trump? ANC in a GNU?
We explore.
Rehann & Theart2025-01-2136 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E41: WINGS & KINDNESSThat we are blessed is true.
We discuss wings and kindness.
Aluta Continua, Vitória é Certa!!
Rehann & Theart2025-01-1234 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E40: 2025 - HERE WE GO!Happy 2025!
May your year be the best one yet!
Rehann & Theart2025-01-0621 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E39: INBETWIXT-INBETWEENIt's been ONE HELL OF A YEAR all round.
May 2025 be your best one yet!
Awê!
Rehaan & Theart2024-12-2732 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E38: PEOPLE ARE STRANGEAs the title suggests, we discuss.
Happy December 2024.
Rehann& Theart2024-12-1939 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E37: HUMANS AS CURRENCYWe are made up of molecules.
Bits and bytes.
We are sellable and we are becoming more so.
We discuss.
Aluta continua, vitória é certa!
Hammy December 2024 everybody.
Rehann & Theart2024-12-1344 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E36: NOTHING TOO SPECIFICIt's been A YEAR!A LONG YEAR!
We pontificate.
Enjoy.
Rehann & Theart2024-12-0654 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E35: RELIGIOUS DELUSION & ABUSEDelusion and abuse come in many shapes and forms.
For me personally I find it unacceptable to use any religion as a tool to manipulate and brainwash your children, family, friends, co-workers and society in general.
Our guest today is Leon Steyn, a philosopher and free thinker, just like the two elephants.
Enjoy!
Rehann & Theart2024-11-291h 08
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E 34: BIG D*CK ENERGY, SHE'S/HE'S GOT BALLS & VULVA VIGOURBIG DICK ENERGY!
What is it, we discuss and stumble across other descriptive words and phrases. We're all adults here right? :-)
Enjoy!
Bokke v Wales. Moer hulle!
Awê
Rehann & Theart2024-11-2136 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E33: TOUGH TIMES AHEAD"Tough times make Strong men [humans];
Strong men [humans] make good times;
Good times make Weak men [humans],
and Weak men [humans] make tough times!
We discuss and divert.
Bokke!
Lekke' week-end everyone!
Rehann & Theart2024-11-1448 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E32: FUKD VALUESSo that happened!
A Narcissistic, Sociopath, Dictator Wannabe, Bible salesman, convicted felon and failed businessman has been elected to the highest office in the USA.
What does that say about values, morals and goodness?
We lament.
Bokke v Scotland, Sunday night.
Lekke' week-end everybody.
Rehann & Theart2024-11-0856 min
Two Elephants in the RoomSE E31: LOVE & FORGIVENESSLove. Forgiveness.
Do they both go together. Which is more important.
How do we know?
Happy 1st of November.
Time flies. Regardless.
Lekke' week-end everybody!
Rehann & Theart2024-11-0151 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E30: THE POWER OF WORDSWords have immence power.
What you say and how you say it can either make or break
an interaction with another human being.
One manifests one's life this way.
We explore.
Have a lekke' week-end everybody!
Rehann & Theart2024-10-2443 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E29: E X P A N S I V E N E S SWhat does it mean to live an expansive life?
We discuss.
Happy Trails everyone!
Rehann & Theart
2024-10-1945 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E28: CHILDREN & PARENTSAs The Prophet, Khalil Gibran wrote, "You children are not your children."
We discuss.
Happy Friday.
Rehann & Theart2024-10-1151 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E27: IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVEShakespeare wrote in 12th Night:
If music be the food of love, play on;
Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.
That strain again! it had a dying fall:
O, it came o'er my ear like the sweet south,
That breathes upon a bank of violets,
Stealing and giving odour! Enough; no more:
'Tis not so sweet now as it was before.
O spirit of love! how quick and fresh art thou,
...2024-10-0350 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E26: MALE FEMALE POWER DYNAMICSince the dawn of time there have been males and females (mostly). We know that both have a purpose and place in the Universe, along with all others.
How they relate, how we have been instructed by "holy books", "philosophers", "psycologists", "gurus", "celebrities". "governments" and even "sexperts" that men and women must and should behave, is at times shocking, disturbing and even enlightening.
We scratch the delicate surface, unpack and go on a wild goose and gander chace.
Enjoy!
Lekke' naweek everyone!
Rehann & Theart2024-09-2651 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E25: PATRIOTISM & SELF-ACTUALISATIONIt's 2025.
By many accounts this is the best time to be alive.
Challenges aside.
How does patriotism sit alongside the huge global drive towards self-actualisation. It's complicated.
Have a lekke' week-end everyone!
Rehaan & Theart2024-09-1946 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E 24: WHAT IS RIGHT?In our complex multi-faceted world everyone has a point of view.
Which view is the right one and is there such a thing?
We discuss.
Enjoy.
Have a lekke' week-end everybody!
Awê!
Rehaan & Theart2024-09-1250 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E 23: A JOYFUL ATTITUDEWhen you bring joy into your life things improve drastically.
Two words: HARRIS/WALZ.
We can all do better!
Bokke. GO GO GO!
Lekker week-end everybody!
Rehann & Theart2024-09-0538 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E22: TAKE ACCOUNTABILITYDo or don't.
One cannot run away from it.
It will catch up to you.
Sooner or later.
Gooooooo BOKKE!
Lekke' week-end everybody!
Rehann & Theart2024-08-3038 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E21 : AGING WITH GRACEAll things die.
All things.
Nothing, NOTHING is forever.
How we age can determine how we leave this place.
MAKE. BETTER. CHOICES.
Happy Friday EVERYONE!
Rehaan & Theart2024-08-2336 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E20: WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU SEND?When you interact with people you are sending a message.
WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU SEND?
Look at the change in messaging of the Democreats in the USA since they changed their nominee for POTUS and with the announcement of the new VP.
Light has enetered the room.
Happy Friday everyone!
May it be a good week-end!
Rehaan & Theart2024-08-0836 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2 E19: I AM JUST DOING MY JOB!The common answer you get from many people when things go wrong or they are challenged is, "but I was just doing my job."
Governments, politician, call centre agents, police, and many other organisations seem to function like this.
What happened to questioning and trying to get the right answer or give the correct relevant feedback?
It's all just too easy do dicewrt responsibility.
Happy Friday Everybody!
Rehaan and Theart2024-08-0245 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E18: SOCIAL MEDIAIt is the new way of things underpinning the old ways. Together, a new way of reaching the consumer is now the only way.
Pivot. Always.
Rehaan & Theart
2024-07-2836 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E17: PIVOTThe world of work is moving at the speed of light.
You can either be left behind, or you can pivot.
Pivot people, PIVOT!
Happy Friday everybody!
Rehaan & Theart2024-07-1928 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E16: F*CK! NOW WHAT?After everything it seems the games are afoot in the now questionable "GNU".
South African Politicians just can't get to grips with power sharing.
Don't even get us started on ACCOUNTABILITY!
Uhg!
Wimbledon finals this week end.
Happy Friday EVERYBODY!
Rehaan and Theart2024-07-1231 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E15: FLOW AND BEING IN ITFlow is essential to al things!
Once you tap into it, all things become possible. It becomes the way of things. Flood gates open. Life makes sense.
This is when the fun starts.
Lekker na-week everybody!
Rehaan and Theart2024-07-0549 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E14: HOLDING ON OR LETTING GOWe take on so much in one lifetime.
We are given so many inputs, instructions by so many people that it becomes hard to know what to hold on to and what to let go.
Have a lekke' week-end everybody!
Rehann & Theart2024-06-2135 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E13: ALL IN A DAY - CALLING THEM OUTWe have a Government of National Unity.
Time to call out all the corrupt, violent back stabbers. They need to go now. This country will NEVER be as great as we know it can be with these selfish self serving hooligans around. They must voetsek now.
Enough already.
CALL THEM ALL OUT AND HOLD THEM TO ACCOUNT!
Lekker naweek everybody!
Awê!
Rehaan & Theart2024-06-1448 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E12: MONEY FOR JAMABBA sang, "Money Money Money"; Pink Floyd wrote a song called "Money" and Zorba the greek sang, "If I were a rich man".
If you listen to the words they don't seem uplifting and positive.
We discuss how specifically CEOs make the vast, insane amounts of money and ask, how so?
Sporty weekend everyone.
COALITIONS ASIDE.
Lekker listen.
Rehaan & Theart
Please share.
Siyabonga2024-06-0836 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E11: PEOPLE MATTERComing off the back of our elections we ponder, discuss why people matter!
Love remains the answer. Empathy. Kindness.
Happy week-end EVERYBODY!
VIVA FREEDOM, VIVA!
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-3146 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E10.5: PRE-ELECTION BANTERAfter one week of getting up at 05:30 for a 06:00 recording of our show we contemplate the decision.
Anyhoo, Happy Friday everybody.
Vote with your heart and mind on the 29th!
Love is the way.
Awê!
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-2412 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E10.4: MUSIC"If music be the food of love, pay on." - is the first line of William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, spoken by Orsino, the Duke of Illyria, in Act 1, Scene 1.
Music is intrinsic to the human experience.
Happy Thursday.
6 days to elections.
Awê.
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-2313 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E10.3: GRATITUDEGratitude seems self evident, but it is not.
It's too easy to get caught up in the complexities of life.
One must remind oneself, always, to be grateful. Regardless.
7 days to our elections. Inform yourself.
Lekker Wednesday everybody!
Awê.
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-2210 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E10.2: PERSPECTIVEPerspective.
One has one's own, but should we not open our minds up and find others.
Weigh them up? Then re-formulate?
10 MINUTES.
8 days to elections.
Happy Tuesday!
AWÊ!
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-2111 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E10.1: ATTITUDEWelcome to the first of 5 ten minute episodes for the week. Trying something new.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Positivity, attitude and breathing.
9 days to South Africa's general election.
Have a good Monday everybody.
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-2009 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E9: T IS FOR TRUTHThe Truth these days, seems to be illusive. Only your opinion. An alternative fact!
What is it?
Is there such a thing as an "absolute truth".
If we experience truth, can we still recognise it?
12 days to South African General Elections 2024!
Lekker na-week everybody!
Awê!
Rehann & Theart2024-05-1736 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E8: AGEISM"Getting old is not for *sissies" is a South African saying. (*Soft people)
Aging gracefully is an achievement.
Staying relevant as we age, more so.
Happy Friday!
19 DAYS to the elections.
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-1044 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E7: PEOPLE & THEIR AGENDASWe have been told life is a game.
So having an 'agenda" seems to be the way we navigate through life. Hidden or otherwise.
26 DAYS TO THE South African Elections.
Have a lekke' week-end everybody!
Rehaan & Theart2024-05-0853 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E6: JUST F**K THE F**K OFFHow does it work?
We elect people to represent us in running our world and then they become a law unto themselves and piliage and plunder?
Hence the theme of todays podcast: Just Fuck the Fuck Off!
Enjoy the randomness!
Lekke' naweek everyone.
Rehaan & Theart2024-04-261h 11
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E5: CAUSE & EFFECTThe actions we take every day have an effect, on us, those around us and the world in general.
How do we effect change? This leads to accountability, to oneself first and foremost and others.
Let us know your thoughts.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Lekker week-end everybody.
Rehaan & Theart2024-04-201h 07
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E4: SLEEPWe are such stuff as dreams are made on;
and our little life is rounded with a sleep.
- William Shakespeare
Happy Friday.
Rehaan & Theart2024-04-1038 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E3: MEANING NOT HAPPINESS"The pursuit of happiness" is at the centre of American democracy.
Is this not a fallacy?
Should it not be, a life lived in the pursuit of meaning?
We discuss.
Your thoughts are welcome.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Please share this podcast with family and friends, if you find value in it.
Happy Friday EVERYBODY.
Lekke' week-end for all!
Awê.
Rehaan & T...2024-04-0557 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E2: SUCCESSSuccess is something most, if not all of us hopefully strive for.
How we measure if we are successful at life is up to each one of us.
What does it mean for you and what makes you successful?
Happy "Multi Religious Festival Week-End" everybody!
Follow Your bliss!
Rehann & Theart2024-03-2838 min
Two Elephants in the RoomS2E1: TERRA FIRMAThere is only one planet, for now, that we humans can live on.
We treat our only home like a dumpster.
We disrespect her and think we can do with her as we please.
The soil under out feet is sacred and it is time we all treat it as such.
Happy VERNAL EQUINOX EVERYONE.
Winter, here we come! For all living things in the Southern Hemisphere that is.
Have a good week-end.
Rehaan & Theart2024-03-2237 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 52: DITJIES EN DATJIESTHIS AND THAT!
52 episodes and one year later.
Been a journey.
Thank you to all those who have supported us.
. . . and for the feedback. (Albeit few and far between)
ONWARD and UPWARD!
Let's see where we go next!
Theart and Rehann2024-03-1439 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 51: Life, the Universe and EverythingTHGTTG : 42
TRATEOTU
LTUAEE
SLATFATF
MH
If you know, you know.
Lekker na-week.
Theart and Rehann2024-03-0839 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 50: PARTICIPATIONIn a world where our attention is constantly under attack, how do we choose what to participate in?
Participation is key to having influence and influencing change. In an election year, what does this even mean.
In our every day life, what are the impacts of choosing to participate or not?
Have a lekker week-end everybody!
I hope you spent your extra February day productively.
Piele!
Theart & Rehann2024-02-2950 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 49: THE HOLLOW MENThis episode is not about the poem.
Read it however, for context of the discussion.
This is the Elephant.
The Hollow Men - by T.S. Elliot
Mistah Kurtz-he dead
A penny for the Old Guy I We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning together Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind in dry grass Or rats' feet over broken glass In ou...2024-02-2252 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 47: EMOTIONAL BLACKMAILWe have all fallen victim to emotional blackmail!
It is a cruel tool used by those who want to be in control of you, always! They are sneaky and relentless pulling out the old "Emotional Blackmail Card" (EBC) whenever they need you to feel less than.
Currently even the President of South Africa is doing that. Sad really!
Have lekker week-end everybody.
Theart&Rehann2024-02-0852 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 46: RISKAGEEvery day we go through this world facing all kins of challenges. We attempt to manage our risk profile.
Is is possible in an age of constant upheaval and change? Is the world going crazy?
Six Nations starts today.
Happy February!
Theart and Rehann2024-02-0255 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEpisode 45: Stupid Things People Say and Our Favourite Quotes.People say the stupidest things. Leaders, politicians, people you work with, family, friends. Even we ourselves do. Sometimes.
Quotes are the essence of that. Little tiny pieces of wisdom in a nutshell.
We share our favourites.
Australian Open Finals this week-end.
Lekker na-week everybody!
Theart and Rehann
2024-01-261h 00
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 44: WANTS v NEEDSWhat we often want is not what we actually need and visa versa.
How do we know what it is actually what we need?
Why do we want what we want and what does a balance look like.
When our political overlords decide for us, is it what we need or is it what they want?
Enjoy the Australian OPEN.
HAVE A LEKKER WEEK-END!
Theart and Rehaan2024-01-1953 min
Two Elephants in the RoomSEASON1: FOCUS vs MULTITASKINGThe modern myth that we should be multitasking is just that - a myth.
There are people who believe they are champion multitaskers.
Which is best, focus or multitasking?
2024 is starting to bite!
Lekker week-end everybody!
Theart & Rehann2024-01-1252 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 42: CHOICE & CHANGESince the very first fable we have had to choose.
By eating thát apple we discovered the knowledge of good and evil. Dare we say, it's been downhill from there. :)
The big experiment continues - here we are in 2024, choices to be made. For change we hope. For better.
Happy 2024 everyone!
May it be a good year. Yes, just a GOOD year.
Theart& Rehann2024-01-0537 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 41: A NUMBERLESS WORLDImagine a world without numbers.
How would that work?
Almost the end of the crazy year.
Have a lekke' week-end!
Theart and Rehann2023-12-2948 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 40: GRATITUDEWhat are we grateful for?
The end of 2023 is here.
For the western calendar.
We review.
Have a lekker week-end.
It has been quite a year.
Theart & Rehann2023-12-2236 min
Two Elephants in the RoomSEASON 1: RELATIONSHIPSRelationships.
Unless you are a recluse living in a cave in the mountains you are in a relationship with someone. Family. Friends. A spouse. Colleagues. People in public.
They are complex and often beset by conflict. They can also be uplifting and inspiring. As long as humans walk the earth, they will be involved in them.
Happy Friday everyone. Have a lekke' week-end!
Awê.
Theart and Rehann2023-12-1537 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE38: TRAVVELINGTravel.
From the dawn of time it's what humas have done.
We have the innate ability to get up and go places. We are driven by it and we expand our horizons because of it.
But it can be an inner journey as much as an outer one.
Why do we do it?
What is the result?
Where to next?
Mars?
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have lekker week-end.
Theart & Rehann2023-12-0947 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 37: GIVING NATUREMother Nature.
Was there before we came along and will be there long after we have all left.
She never waivers, always producing. Throughout time immemorial.
How do we relate to her, treat her and what if she finally gets tired?
HAVE A LEKKE' WEEK-END EVERYBODY.
Theart and Rehann.2023-12-0150 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 36: DEATH & THE GREAT BEYONDWe are all going to die someday.
Where were we before we got here and were are we going?
The biggest question and mystery of all time.
Perhaps we do know, but we have just blocked it from our minds. Perhaps there is nothing. Time will tell.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Happy Friday everybody!
Theart & Rehann2023-11-2453 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 35: NAFI, NUMBNESS, VACUUMNAFI. No ambition, fuck-all interest.
Numbness.
Vacuum.
Listen. Let us know.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Theart & Rehann2023-11-1849 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 34: LOOSINGWhat is loss?
How do we define it, relate to it and how do we cope with it?
It is a fact that we will lose in life. Whether it is a job, a loved one, a relationship an opportunity.
Given the new trend that "everyone's a winner", how does that impact on society and how do we deal with loss.
We will eventually even lose our own life. No one here gets out lave as Jim Morrison WROTE/SAID/SINGS.
Letting go is the secret magic power no...2023-11-1056 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE33: MINDFULNESS & AWARENESSI remember being told by my parents that I was not the only person on he planet. They made me acutely aware that there are other people to consider around you.
Being mindful and aware is a crucial skill we as adult humans need to have. It seems however that people are becoming less aware and mindful. Me, myself, I.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com.
We are the champions . . . , well in rugby at least. As a functiopning democracy, not so sure.
Let's hope we can repeat the victory in the WCC as...2023-11-0350 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 32: FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!Food. Grub. Chow. Munchies. A hearty meal. Sould Food.
Whatever you call it, it is part of everyday life.
We talk about our first memories of food, our mothers cooking and how we relate to food today.
Rehann talks about his culinary experiences in Hong Kong and we end off hoping "Die Bokke" can pitch up for the final.
Write to us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekke' weekend.
. . . and GOOOOO BOKKKEEEE GOOOOO! MOER HULLE!!!!!
Theart and Rehann2023-10-2645 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 31: CULTURE & CHANGEWhat makes up a culture?
How we were brought up, what we were exposed to and taught, these experiences form the basis of our individual culture.
The rules, laws, religion, education - all make up what a person is in the world, and informs them how they relate to others in it.
Given the vast differences of cultures in the world, can cultures blend, can we live together in peace, respect and love?
Write to us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Semi-final week-end. Gooooo Bokke!
Lekke' week-end...2023-10-2050 min
Two Elephants in the RoomSEASON 1: C O N T R O LControl.
What is it? Do we have it? Who has it? How do they use it? How does it affect us? What do we do when we lose it?
Through our lives the control we seek often elludes us, other times we revel in it.
In the end we need to face the facts - the Universe is based on structured chaos, and we have less control than we may think.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Lekke' na-week/week-end everybody!
GOOOOOOO BOOOKKEEEE - MOER HULLE!
Theart...2023-10-1353 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 29: CANCELL CULTUREThe rhyme goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never harm me."
Seems that in 2023, this is no longer the case.
People have now become "outraged" and "triggered" and "deeply hurt" by the words of others and it seems it's getting worse.
Some stand up comedians now work in explainers and apologies into their routines as not to "offend" anyone.
Does a good debate and argument and different thoughts and points of view not make for personal growth and allow us to expand our world view and...2023-10-061h 01
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 28: POETRY IN MOTIONFrom when we can remember, nursery rhymes are our first poems. Then songs and then Shakespeare.
Through our lives music is everywhere and it all stems from rhyme and reason.
We talk. We drift in and out of poems, nursery rhymes and rythm.
Enjoy!
Theart & Rehann2023-09-2855 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 27: HEALTH AND WELLNESSWe all like to think we live a reasonably healthy life.
But what are ways in which we could improve on this and add wellness to our short lived existence.
We discuss SHIELD, tips to live a healthier more meaningful life, which can lead to wellness.
Also, we discuss 'the mind' and what it takes to become better at making better healthier life choices.
Send your feedback to twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Go Bokke! May we whip their behinds.
Theart and Rehann2023-09-2248 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 26: THE CULT OF PERSONALITIESThe Cult of Personality.
What shapes out personalities? How do we become who we are and what do we do to maintain the personality we identify with most? What does it mean to accept one's own personality and how does that affect those you interact with.
Send us your feedback on twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekke' Friday and week-end everyone!
Theart and Rehann2023-09-1558 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 25: ADDICTIONSWe are all addicted to something.
Alcohol, cigarettes, chocolate, food, sex, power, exersize - the list goes on.
How do we relate to our addictions, how do we manage them and are there good and bad addictions? Is it okay to be addicted to something if it does not hurt anyone else? Do all addictions cause harm or can there be good addictions?
Enjoy. Send us feedback at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
World cup start TODAY! May South Africa bring home the topgy!
Have a lekke' Friday and week-end!2023-09-0846 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 24: HAPPINESS & WONDERThe pursuit of happiness is what we were told life should be about. But what is it exactly? Some say one should pursue a life of meaning which will in turn, make you happy.
Pair this with child like wonder and perhaps one can find the happiness one seeks.
Let us know you thoughts at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Happy Spring day in South Africa.
Have a lekke' weekend everybody!
Theart and Rehann2023-09-0138 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 23: FILTHY DIRTY TRASH COUNTRYTrash. It is all around us and the problem is growing.
We ask why South Africa has been reduced to one big landfil. There is no where you can go where trash is not abundantly strewn everywhere. Even in nature and wildlife parks.
Why is it that we treat our surroundings in such a disrespectful manner? Will it ever change and what could be the justification?
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Lekke' week-end everyone.
Theart & Rehann
2023-08-2539 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 22: IT'S ALL ONE BIG PONZI SCHEMEPonzi Schemes. Not a new thing.
What if everything worked as a Ponzi Scheme. Surely seems that way. Only the first few who enter any venture truly benefit.
Governments take taxes and do not deliver. You can make 300% on your investment on social platforms in 24 hours. Not to mention those digital coins. Inflation is always more than the "official" number. We discuss this and pose the question, "What if it's all just one big Ponzi Scheme?"
Let us know what you think. We'd love to invite one person a week to participate. Email u...2023-08-1854 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 21: FAMILIES FARMING TOGETHERWe all know about family businesses. They are a special family unit that live and work together.
Today we speak to Jimmy Kabotha and his daughter Lerato about what is has been like to run a farm together.
Enjoy and let us know your thoughts.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekke' week-end and week.
Spring has almost sprung!
Theart and Rehann
PS: We were outside and there are moments of wind-noise. Apologies. Rookie mistake on my part. Push through.2023-08-1244 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 20: FRIENDSHIP, ACCEPTANCE AND EXPECTATIONSFriendship.
""My dad said to me growing up, "When all is said and done, when you count all your true friends on one hand, you're a lucky man."" - Josh Charles, Dead Poet's Society
Rehann and I have been friends since 1996 - we're heading for 30 years soon. We have been through many things and have had many challenges but I can truly and honestly say, he is my one true friend.
We unpack what that means for us, and we talk about acceptance and expectations.
Enjoy and have a lekke' Friday...2023-08-0447 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 19: STAYING RELEVANTEvery generation fights for this one thing~: RELEVANCE.
It is a complex set of circumstances which, when balanced and brought together can create meaning.
Taking things out of context may diminish or even improve your relevance.
Being irrelevant comes for us all, eventually by the timer we shuffle off this mortal coil. So staying relevant as long as we can is a must.
Enjoy this episode and let's hear back from you what you think and any elephants you would like us to talk about.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com2023-07-291h 01
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 18: The context of CONTEXTContext matters. In all things.
When conflict arises between people, friends and countries we often form opinions without context.
How does it affect your life and is context something we all need to take more cognisance of?
Taking things "out of context" often leads to misunderstandings, wars and nowadays cancellation.
Enjoy and let us know your thoughts at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekke' Friday and week-end everybody!
Thank you for listening.
Theart and Rehann2023-07-2153 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 17: CONSISTENT INCONSISTENCYWe have always been taught that being consistent brings success.
That may be true for many careers, but in some it is the inconsistency that matters. The openness to change at a moments notice and have an open mind to all things in order to create something new.
Today we talk about how to be consistently inconsistent and yet follow through and deliver.
Enjoy and your feedback is always welcome.
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Have a lekke' Friday and week-end wherever you find yourself listening.
& thank you...2023-07-1455 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 16: THE POWER OF MUSICMost humans first introduction to music may be their mother's or father's humming or singing to lull them to sleep.
We all have music around us each day, yet, like oxygen, we often do not notice it's impact on us.
Today we talk to Penye Modiane, a talented and gifted South Africa born tenor, about all things music, it's impact on our lives and that opera can be life changing.
Let us know your thoughts at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com.
2023-07-0754 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 15: CONTROL IN ALL THINGSControl is a strange word.
When applied correctly it can lead to many successes in life. When used in a sinister way, it can cause irreparable harm that takes decades if not centuries to repair.
We ponder the question, "Who is in control and of what?"
And the universe? Who manages that? Not a single human being as far as we can tell.
Enjoy our next offering and please write to us at
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com...2023-07-0356 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEpisode 14: SACRED WATERLife without water is impossible on earth. Where water has disappeared, life seems to disappear.
The earth is covered in water, and yet there seems to be a scarisity. We have monetised the one
commodity that falls from the sky and should be free for all. It is insane!
Today we ponder these issues and discuss how all life on earth is linked.
Enjoy and let us know what you think at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have...2023-06-2356 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 13: SHENANIGANS ABOUNDLucky 13 - and we are talking South African Shenanigans.
We live it every day, people taking chances, making up their own rules and extorting
everyday citizens.
Has it now become who we are as a people? Is this just how it is or, can we do better?
Have a listen. Email us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Happy Youth Day!
May they rise and do a better job than the forefathers, if there is anything left of the...2023-06-1639 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE12: THE 30 YEAR PARTY AT TAXPAYERS EXPENSEHey fellow South Africans and Elephant Spotters everywhere,
Here we are on the Southern tip of Africa, in this place. Nearly 30 years after democracy and we have almost 'fokol' to show for it.
Our political system is hanging by a thread and while Luthuli House"BURNS" the ANC are partying like it's 1994, like there is no
tomorrow. The DA is just nowhere clinging on for dear life, and the EFF have delusions of presidential grandeur.
We are on a precipice. We are...2023-06-0957 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 11: THE INFRASTRUCTURE CLUSTERF**K THAT IS SOUTH AFRICADear Elephant Spotters,
Today we rant and vent about the flailing infrastructure ion South Africa.
We traverse the tough question, "Who is responsible to whom?" We ask whether the failing ANC should
be given just one last chance after 30 years of failure. (I think not!!!)
It gets heated and the language is rather harsh. Enjoy anyway.
Let us show the governing party that they have failed at next year's voting stations.
We can dream of...2023-06-0200 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 10: THE WALLS WE PUT UPWe put up our first wall before we realise it's up. It usually happens as a defence mechanism.
Before we know it we have walls so high we can't see out and no one can see it.
In this episode we discus wall, real and surreal. Internal and external and we wonder whether good
fences do make good neighbours.
Thank you for listening, those who are. Please share of you think it has value.
twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
...2023-05-2640 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 9: INNER OUTER JOURNEYLife is a journey not a destination. So the saying goes.
Rehann and Theart discuss their own life journey, inner and outer and attempt to tame a few elephants.
We realised very quickly that this would require several follow up episodes.
Let us now your thoughts.
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Have a great week-end everybody!
Theart and Rehann2023-05-1237 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 8: BREATH & BREATHINGBreathing is something that is involuntary. We breathe without be aware that we do.
Perhaps we need to be more conscious and see how our mood and life improves.
Breathe. Deep breaths. Feel the air flow in and out.
Enjoy the life force.!
Theart & Rehann.2023-05-0536 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 7: WORDS HAVE MEANINGThere are more than 6,500 languages spoken on earth. English is one of them.
Radio and Televison personality and director Anne Williams joins me and we discuss how the miss-pronunciation of words could cause confusion and not to mention distort facts.
In the ever evolving worlds of language, we look into the adoption of new words and ask, how important is it to speak a language properly?
We would love to hear from you - twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekker' na-week everyone!
Theart and Rehann2023-04-281h 09
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 6: MR PRESIDENT! - BROKEN PROMISES, ORDINARY PEOPLE & POEDING (TRIFLE)South Africa is on the brink of yet another great reset! With everything that is happening, we wonder, where OUR Fearless Leader is? How important are all the "Rainbow Coalition(s)" going forward and Why so many broken promises to ordinary people and that perhaps we Saffas (South Africans) are more like poeding, a MUSHY TRIFLE to be precise than a GLOWING RADIATING RAINBOW.
Let us know what you think - twoelephants.theart@gmail.com
Have a lekke' week-end!
Theart & Rehann2023-04-2159 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 5: PLANET OF LOVELove. What is is? Where is it? Between whom is it? Why? Who made it? We scratch the immense surface of "Planet Love" and ask why love is what life is all is all about, why we should try to love at all times and whether there is love between things. We even discuss horse. Reigns and bolting. Let us know what you think at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com. Have a lekker week-end! Theart and Rehann2023-04-1456 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 4: NOTHINGNESS & BEINGWhen your life becomes cluttered and you are overwhelmed, remember to breathe. We talk about being, breathing, nothingness, wantom, riskage and other elephants that creep into conversations. Let us know what you think at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com - Have a good week everyone. Theart & Rehann 2023-04-071h 12
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 3: ACCOUNTABLE TO WHOM?In March of 2023 South Africa's deputy presidents said in parliament, and I paraphrase, "What is this accountability of which you speak? We are not accountable, we are in the majority. This is majority rule."
This informed today's discussion. Accountability. How does it work? When do we become accountable for the choices we make and our lives? How do we negotiate with fellow citizens who believe accountability lies elsewhere, with others, always!
Please email me with your comments: twoelephants.theart@gmail.com - Love to hear from you.
Enjoy this week's episode.
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Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 2: AI. WHAT'S THE DEAL?Since the beginning of 2023 the AI ChatGTP has been on everyone's digital radar. Nico, a friend of 35+ years and I decided to talk about it, what we think it is, what it will do for everyone and how it may affect the entertainment industry, of which we are a part. Will AI serve us or will it become our new benevolent/dictatorial overlords? We would love to hear from you. Email us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com. Enjoy!2023-03-2359 min
Two Elephants in the RoomEPISODE 1: WHITE GUILTTwo Elephants in the Room is a show where we talk about the elephants most people would rather avoid. Theart and Rehann will truthfully and openly discuss their elephants as well as other people's. The idea is to be truthful, honest and respectful. We are two regular people, talking about what concerns us most. We will engage with people from all walks of life, discussing 'elephants' and other 'wild creatures' that occupy our minds and need talking about. Join us every week for a new discussion.
In the fist episode we briefly discuss "White Guilt". We are...2023-03-1429 min