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In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rising international actor Awdo Awdo, one of the newest faces breaking into the global film and television scene.

Awdo is best known for his upcoming role as Mr. 1 (Daz Bonez) in One Piece — one of the world’s biggest Netflix franchises. Despite being early in his career, he has already landed major opportunities, including working on the upcoming film Subversion alongside Hollywood A-listers.

The conversation explores his journey into acting, transitioning from working behind the scenes in production to stepping in front of the camera, and what it takes to break into high-level international projects. Awdo also shares insight into filming in Cape Town, preparing for physically demanding roles, and how being cast in a global series like One Piece is shaping his future in the industry.

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In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with viral South African TikTok sensation Ziané Saayman, better known across the country as the Braaibroodtjie Girl.

After exploding online through her unmistakable humour, bold personality, and massively viral food-themed content, Ziané has built a huge digital audience — with her TikTok presence growing rapidly through viral clips and her Instagram becoming one of the most talked-about young creator profiles in the Afrikaans content space. Her breakout single Die Braaibroodjie Reël helped push her into national conversation, becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable viral music moments.

Joshua and Ziané unpack what it actually feels like when viral fame arrives overnight — the love, the criticism, the online hate, and why South African social media can be both powerful and brutal at the same time.

They also discuss her move into music, the strategy behind building content that people cannot stop sharing, and how understanding audience behaviour has helped her repeatedly trigger the algorithm.

The conversation also explores her latest single releases, her growing ambitions in entertainment, and how she sees herself evolving beyond viral moments into a long-term brand.

To close the episode, Joshua and Ziané dive into a live taste test with Knox Hydrate, adding a fun finish to a conversation built around virality, identity, and modern South African internet culture.

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#afrikaans #afrikaansmusic #karlabosch #podcast #storytimepodcast

In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with South African singer-songwriter Karla Bosch, one of the most distinctive new voices emerging in Afrikaans music.

Karla is bringing a fresh sound to the Afrikaans music scene — blending folk-inspired songwriting, emotional lyricism, and a uniquely powerful vocal style that sets her apart from anything currently happening in the genre. With a sound rooted in storytelling and authenticity, she is carving out a lane that feels both modern and deeply South African.

The episode explores Karla’s journey into music, how she first discovered songwriting, and the creative differences between writing in English versus Afrikaans. She also reflects on moving to Cape Town, finding her artistic identity, and navigating an industry influenced by legends like Jack Parow and Francois van Coke.

Joshua and Karla also dive into her growing catalogue of music, including tracks such as Rooiwynliefde, Maanlig op die See, and selections from her EP Kleurblind (replace EP title if you want exact current release naming aligned to latest catalogue), while giving listeners a live feel for the Karla Bosch experience by playing some of her music during the conversation.

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