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The Shady PHodcast

Where supercharged ‘realness’ meets raucous entertainment... buckle up for a wild ride with The Shady Lurker (DJ Warras) and PH - the dynamic duo who bring their 15-year friendship straight to your ears. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even blush a little. Expect enlightenment, entertainment, an addictive mix of unfiltered opinion!

From dissecting the latest pop culture scandals, to dishing out hot takes on global happenings, they keep it REAL all the time… so you know what’s REALLY up.
What sets the show apart is its fearless approach. Shady Lurker and PH don't just skim the surface because it’s safe – they dive headfirst into the deep end of every topic. No sugar-coating, no BS, just raw, uncensored conversations.
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54 Episodes
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Something Interesting with Zimasa Vabaza

Nerdy content creator, Zimasa Vabaza, joins the gents for an informative conversation about the negative perception that South Africans have about themselves and the country. He discusses why he produces the content that he does, and leaves us on a cliffhanger regarding Xhosa men in corporate South Africa.
19 Jun 2024 1 hr 09 min

Men's Mental Health

June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, the guys have a candid conversation about some of the issues that plague men, including sexual dysfunction, depression, and other mental health issues. There's also cash up for grabs—you just have to watch the whole episode!
12 Jun 2024 1 hr 15 min

Standing on Business with Okay Wasabi

YouTube content creator, comedian and now radio broadcaster - Okay Wasabi joins PH and Warras to talk about his rise as a content creator, the impact of influencers, and whether or not he can really speak Zulu.
5 Jun 2024 1 hr 19 min

An Exclusive with Mayor Chris Pappas & Deputy Mayor Sandile Mnikathi

Mayor of uMngeni, Chris Pappas, and Sandile Mnikathi, the current deputy mayor of uMngeni Municipality, have a candid conversation with the Shady Lurker about their book, 'Saving South Africa: Lessons from the uMngeni Municipality Success Story', working in a coalition, and their general thoughts on the current state of politics.
28 May 2024 1 hr 17 min

Dissecting Politics with Dan Corder

Stumbling into radio while he was at UCT was probably the best thing that could have happened to Dan Corder. Fast forward a couple of years, and he has gone from wearing three beanies on TikTok to appearing on late-night TV! PH and Warras have an enlightening conversation with Dan…
22 May 2024 1 hr 06 min

Josiah De Disciple's Path to Amapiano Stardom

Amapiano grootman Josiah De Disciple joins Warras and PH for a candid conversation about the Amapiano scene, its origins… and he addresses the burning question we all want answered - why did the iconic JazziDisciples duo break up?
15 May 2024 1 hr 13 min

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla - Women in Politics

Arguably one of the biggest mavericks in politics in recent years, former president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla joins Warras and DJ PH for an exclusive sit-down chat about who she is, the MK Party, and being the last line of defence for her father.
8 May 2024 55 min

Penuel the Black Pen

From asking to see his mother’s payslip to sharing his predictions of how the upcoming elections will go, Penuel the Black Pen holds nothing back as he has a genuine conversation with the Shady Lurky and DJ PH.
1 May 2024 1 hr 18 min

Is Jacob Zuma the Donald Trump of SA?

Seems like Warras has a few things to get off his chest. This week our favourite duo PH and Warras take a moment to look at how the media delivers news. Warras goes as far as making the comparison of Jacob Zuma being the Donald Trump of South Africa…
24 Apr 2024 59 min

Friendship Dynamics & Can you Cry in front of your Side Chick?

What makes a friend a friend? Better yet, what does it take to be YOUR friend? This week, the Shady Lurker and ‘faki volume’ PH discuss friendship dynamics and break-ups, and share their thoughts when it comes to sleeping with your female friend - which leads them to wondering if…
17 Apr 2024 1 hour

Behind the Scenes with Lootlove

It’s a bit of a reunion as Warras and PH are joined by no stranger to the camera, Lootlove! They have a quirky catch-up on her being a mother of twins, her career journey, her new radio gig, and her current headspace when it comes to hip hop.
10 Apr 2024 1 hr 10 min

Lerai - Influencing Positive Change

Would you ever describe yourself as a conversational strategist? This week, Warras and DJ PH have a candid conversation with 21-year-old Lerai… a former Nickelodeon presenter - about her values, goals, and thoughts on black tax. She surprises the gents on her hot take when it comes to elections, and…
3 Apr 2024 1 hr 14 min

How TikTok & Amapiano Changed the Music Industry

From Jozi to Jamaica… from Durban to Dubai… you've probably heard of it, maybe even danced to it yourself - the infectious beat of ‘Tshwala Bami’. This week the dynamic duo DJ Warras and DJ PH look at how TikTok and Amapiano have completely changed the game. The also dive…
27 Mar 2024 54 min

Political Matchmaking

Step into the world of DJ Warras - AKA the Shady Lurker - and DJ PH, as they open up their WhatsApp chats to the podcast world on their new show: The Shady PHodcast, exclusively on The Real Network. No topic is off-limits and this week the pair dive into…
11 Mar 2024 50 min
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