Episodes
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The Dojo S19E19 – Trad Wives, Bisexual Men & Why Modern Marriage Is Broken
In this episode, the crew hosts the final audience-participation recording of The Dojo and opens with retirement annuities, inheritance, estate taxes and the financial realities families face when a loved one dies. Women’s Day then sparks a heated debate about whether the holiday has become…
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The Dojo S19E18 – Why We’re Ending, 10 Years of Chaos & Sleeping Your Way to the Top
In this episode, recorded at Smoke and Blaze in Parktown North, the crew officially begins the final stretch of The Dojo and answers the question everyone has been asking: why end the podcast after ten years? They unpack how life, work, family responsibilities and changing priorities have made it...
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The Dojo S19E17 – The Dojo Is Ending, Mnangagwa’s Power Grab & Who Controls the Narrative?
In this episode, the full crew gets together for a rare midweek recording and starts off with the realities of getting older, gym avoidance, failing knees, personal trainers and the terrifying speed at which the years seem to be moving. Then comes the biggest announcement of the episode: after…
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The Dojo S19E16 – Was Zuma a Sleeper Agent? Zulu Power, State Capture & Political Chaos
In this episode, the crew begins with a surprisingly revealing conversation about money, from stokvels collapsing after funds disappear to the truth behind 13th cheques, instant gratification and the eternal battle between paying cash and protecting your monthly cash flow. Payflex, Mobicred,...
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The Dojo S19E15 - The Dojo S19E15 – AI, Capitalism, March & March &
In this episode, the crew returns after a break and eases in with some funny Father’s Day talk before getting into a broader conversation about modern life, money and how everyday consumers keep getting squeezed. What starts with small irritations like pricing tricks, paid extras and disappearing...
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The Dojo S19E13 – Bushfire Chaos, Border Madness & The Immigration Time Bomb
In this episode, we unpack the madness of the Bushfire trip — camping struggles, glamping flexes, exhausting pack-ups, and the border chaos on the way home. From there, the conversation shifts into real-life pressure: work stress, parenting frustration, discipline, and the everyday grind. Then it...
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The Dojo S19E12 – Adulting, Arrested for “Kidnapping” & Why People Hate Seeing You Win
This week we get into the real cost of adulting — how every decision is a trade-off, how capitalism squeezes people from every angle, and why even the small stuff like restaurant extras, stale takeaways and everyday pricing says a lot about the economy. From there, the conversation spirals into...
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The Dojo S19E11 – Y2K Post-Mortem, Phala Phala & Ramaphosa’s Impeachment Trap
We’re back after two weeks and reflecting on the latest Y2K Nine9 event — the turnout, the bigger venue, the weather, the lessons, and the DJs who absolutely carried the day. We also touch on the hustle behind the scenes, from brand collaborations and merch to reviving the phone repair business…
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The Dojo S19E09 – Life Cover, Inheritance & the Cost of Inclusion
The crew opens with Y2K99 updates and the line-up before getting into one of their most practical conversations yet: life cover, funeral cover, inheritance, buying siblings out of shared assets, and how family money can change relationships after death. Later, the discussion turns political and...
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The Dojo S19E08 – IPID Bombshell | GNU Politics | Israel/Palestine | Igbo King Drama
Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition: howler.co.za/Y2KNine9In this episode, the crew opens with Y2K99 and FVCK Lifestyle plugs before getting into the week’s heavy talking points. They unpack the IPID report and what it suggests about police conduct and accountability, debate whether Gauteng under Panyaza is...
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The Dojo S19E07 – Trump Snubs SA | Raising Hard Boys | Bloodline Duty
This week the crew starts with the Y2KNine9 push and why nostalgia still hits when people no longer share the same cultural reference points. From there, the conversation turns into parenting, boys, sport, talent, and whether modern parents are making kids too soft for the world waiting for them....
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The Dojo S19E06 – Y2K Returns | NSFAS, IT Dreams & the Missing Middle | Raising Dangerous Daughters
Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition: howler.co.za/Y2KNine9 https://fvcklifestyle.co.za/ The Dojo is back with a proper mixed bag this week. The episode opens with the Y2K comeback announcement, with the crew plugging the 2 May event at The Playground in Braam, pushing the daytime vibe, winter fits, and...
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The Dojo S19E05 | Two-Pot Panic, Stepdad Maintenance & The Death of Community
On this episode of The Dojo, we get into adulting fatigue, procrastination, and the quiet stress of trying to keep up with life when everything feels urgent at once. From there, the conversation moves into local elections, performative service delivery, bread handouts, and the frustration of only...
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The Dojo S19E04 – Citizens Get the Crumbs | Iran War, Dirty Politics & Survival
Why do guests get the good plates while the people who actually live in the house get the everyday stuff? That’s where this episode starts — but it quickly turns into a much bigger conversation about how people, governments and entire countries give outsiders the best version of themselves while...
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The Dojo S19E03 – Are Divorcees Red Flags? Corporate Landlords & Relationship Insecurity Debate
Would you date a divorcee? The episode kicks off with a wild dating take from the train — two kids is fine, but being divorced is where the line gets drawn. Is divorce actually a red flag, or are we just projecting our own fears about commitment? Recorded on location at an Apricrest property in...
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The Dojo S19E02 – SONA | Water Crisis | Army for crime | Breadwinner double standards & gender roles
No Tabang this week, but the energy is still up.The guys kick off with everyday economics — refill stores, cheaper essentials, and how branding plays us. From there it turns into real adult talk: parenting struggles, phonics vs memorisation, and the frustration of helping your kid with maths...
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The Dojo S19E01 – Marrying the Elite | Madlanga Commission ‘Kat’ Cash Saga & Masculinity Debate
In Season 19, Episode 1, we get into how power really moves: marriage, family ties, and elite networks that keep the same people connected—often from the same schools and circles. Then we shift to the Madlanga Commission / “Kat” money storyline (allegations, receipts, and how influence protects...
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The Dojo S18E13 – Our Maluti Weekend Unpacked | Camping, Culture & Connectivity
Season 18, Ep. 13—our year-ender. We unpack a muddy but memorable Lesotho festival weekend: sound issues, rain, vendor wins, cash/airtime drama, and why Bushfire sets a high bar. Then we zoom out—on BE & fronting, corruption incentives, community vs. individual duty, “black tax,” child work vs....
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S18E12 - Weddings, tipsy truths & America’s audacity — from G20 drama to SA realities
From the cost (and joy) of weddings to the fine line between “nice and light” and drunk, the crew gets candid. Then it’s a hard pivot into geopolitics and culture: the G20 no-show saga, America’s brash confidence, guns, the military, capitalism vs. our social leanings, Sun City vs. Vegas, crime,...
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The Dojo S18E11 – Purple Times, Gaza Arrivals & WhatsAppGate | Ice Boy Etiquette
From self-discipline and the “ice boy” debate to guest/host etiquette, we get real about showing up the right way—at home, with friends, and in public. We also unpack South Africa’s purple-avatar moment and planned national action against GBV, the noise around Gaza arrivals and humanitarian…
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The Dojo S18E10 | Vodacom Please Call Me Settlement Explained, SAPS Hawks Turmoil, MK Party Chaos, Big Sean and Jhené
We get straight into the Brown “hit” conspiracy talk, the SAPS mess and who is likely to face real time, the MK Party soap opera that made Des van Rooyen chief whip for a day, and why the ANC keeps winning even when everyone is mad. We unpack the Vodacom Please Call Me settlement and what Nkosana...
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The Dojo S18E09 | Replace BEE? DA’s ‘Inclusion’ Bill Debated, Milnerton Bullying Scandal, Y2K Survival Talk
No filters, no fluff. The crew debates the DA’s plan to replace BEE with an “Economic Inclusion” bill, real reform or political theatre? Then we unpack the Milnerton High bullying scandal and the darker side of initiation culture. From nuclear war paranoia and survivalist talk to South Africa’s...
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The Dojo S18E06-Mkhwanazi Parliamentray Adhoc Committee | SA Crime Crisis | Protection or Oppression
In this powerful episode of The Dojo, the team tackles the rising storm around General Mkhwanazi, now summoned by Parliament’s ad hoc committee amid the Madlanga Commission fallout. What does this mean for the police service, accountability, and his potential future as National Police...
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S18E05 | Madlanga Updates | SIU on Tembisa Hospital | Nathi Mthethwa | Society & Corruption | Diddy
On this episode of #TheDojo, the crew discusses the latest on the Madlanga Commission, the SIU briefing on Tembisa Hospital, and the recent death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. They delve deeper into society’s contribution to corruption and explore the issues that make the public complicit. The...
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The Dojo S18E04 | Music | Con Court Reserved Judgment on Consent | Rapture Girl | Bush Holidays
In this episode of The Dojo, the crew kicks things off by announcing the highly anticipated Dojo Party, sparking a lively conversation about the latest happenings in music and upcoming events. The tone shifts as they dive into a serious and impactful topic: a landmark case currently before the...
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The Dojo S18E03 | Sexual Health & Power Dynamics | Friendships in Adulthood | Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission
In this episode of The Dojo, the panel kicks off with a candid and often hilarious dive into sexual health, intimacy, and gender dynamics, questioning long-standing stereotypes about relationships and desire. From there, the conversation shifts into reflections on friendship in adulthood — how…
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The Dojo S18E02 | Charlie Kirk Controversy | Faith & Politics Collide | Constitutional Court on Surnames
In this episode of The Dojo, the panel takes on a wide-ranging conversation that connects global and local debates. They unpack the controversy surrounding conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, before diving into the deeper question of how religion continues to shape and clash with politics in...
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The Dojo S17E13 - Lil Ninjas Have Big Homies
In this episode of #TheDojo, we kick things off with an interview with the founder of clothing brand FVCK, diving into the story behind the label and the grind of building a brand from the ground up. We talk about the real challenges of launching a fashion line and what it takes to stand out....
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The Dojo S17E08 - Adult Autism
In this episode of #TheDojo, we sit down with Morula Digoamaye as he opens up about his personal journey living with Adult Autism. Morula shares the early signs and symptoms he experienced, his path to seeking help, receiving a diagnosis, and how he continues to navigate life with autism. It's a...
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