The Real Network The Shady PHodcast

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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30 Episodes
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Deadbeat Dads & Chris Brown coming to South Ahh

Warras holds down the fort with guest co-host and TikTok star Ziaan Meyer as they chat about content creation with YouTube sensation Thato Rampedi, known for his raw, relatable content and vlogs. They also tackle topics like Chris Brown coming to SA, Minister Gayton’s push for VAR in local football…
2 Oct 1 hr 29 min

P. Diddy’s Mansion Raid: 1 000 Bottles of Baby Oil

Award-winning comedian Abuti Lolo brings much-needed laughter as he and the gents discuss P. Diddy’s white parties, the 1 000 bottles of baby oil found at his mansion, how the Delicious Festival went, Home Affairs’ plan to bring 11 000 highly skilled employees to SA, and a pastor claiming that…
25 Sep 1 hour

Shannon Sharpe’s Live Mishap & Is Tyla an Uppity African?

Popular award-winning South African radio host DJ Sabby joins the guys to talk about the radio scene and share their thoughts on trending topics like Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram Live, the backlash Tyla is receiving, whether Lil Wayne is capable of performing at the Super Bowl, and much more.
18 Sep 1 hr 07 min

Helen Joseph Hospital & Would you pay $18 000 for a healing retreat?

The gents discuss the state of Helen Joseph Hospital and the claims of ill-treatment following former broadcaster Tom London’s viral video criticizing the facility. They also touch on people using social media to air their dirty laundry after a breakup, and share their thoughts on whether they would attend a…
11 Sep 1 hr 11 min

Khanyi Mbau’s New Face & No DNA, Just RSA!

PH and Warras still have the same face, even though Kanyi Mbau might not. The team also gets into DJ Maphorisa removing Samthing Soweto from the song "Amalanga Awafani," and whether that’s right or wrong. They also discuss Chidimma Adetshina winning Miss Universe Nigeria and the #Paralympics2024 - no DNA,…
4 Sep 1 hr 05 min

New Mafia in Town: Protection Fees & High Electricity Cost

The day has finally arrived when Woman in Tech make an appearance on the show. The team dissects the rise in businesses being forced to pay 'protection fees,' the scam of prepaid electricity, Bree Street still not being fixed, and much more.
28 Aug 1 hr 01 min

Storytime and Unpopular Opinions with Naledi Mallela

Warras is back by popular demand! The gents, alongside lifestyle content creator Naledi Mallela, have an honest conversation about her weight loss journey. They also share their opinions on what's currently happening with Miss Universe Nigeria, Floyd Shivambu leaving the EFF, and Sexy Redd launching a lip gloss line with…
21 Aug 1 hr 19 min

PH 3-some with Nina Hastie and Cassidy Nicholson

Comedians Nina Hastie and Cassidy Nicholson join PH to discuss the Cape Town comedy scene vs the Joburg one, what questions one should or shouldn’t ask on a first date… and lots more. Warning - lots of naughtiness ensues!
14 Aug 1 hr 04 min

Securing the Bag with Sibu Mabena

Imagine having over R1 million in your bank account and still taking taxis... Well, the founder of Duma Collective, Sibu Mabena, did just that! She joins PH for a candid conversation about her journey in the creative space, her relationship with money, and what she's currently unlearning.
7 Aug 1 hr 06 min

Did the Olympics Mock the Last Supper?

The Miss SA pageant is embroiled in controversy as an online petition opposes finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation, leading the gents to discuss double standards. They also weigh in on the Olympics opening, the shocking news of Da Les suffering a stroke, and the Sun City prison raid.
31 Jul 1 hr 06 min

Was the Trump Shooting Staged?

PH is back from yet another trip and spills all the tea about his latest discoveries from Botswana. Warras couldn’t hold back from showing support for his favourite, Donald Trump, and what qualifies as an appropriate first date?
24 Jul 54 min

The Venda Popstar Una Rams

Music, stories, and so much more shared by the incredible Grammy award-winning Venda popstar Una Rams. Rams, who is no stranger to working with industry icons and has previously worked with DJ Black Coffee among others, shares how his collaboration with Idris Elba came about.
17 Jul 1 hr 04 min

Born in the Wrong Body with Tholang Motsumi

Is the Durban July still a thing? The lucky winner of R50K is announced, and transgender reality TV star Tholang Motsumi shares her transition journey with PH and Warras. If you're thinking it, best believe that the gents asked it!
10 Jul 55 min

Dominic Zaca: The Gay Thanos

Social media sensation Dominic Zaca, aka the Gay Thanos, joins PH and Warras for an educational conversation about being non-binary and the LGBTQIA+ community that leaves their jaws on the floor.
10 Jul 1 hr 09 min

Afro Nation | BET Awards | GNU Cabinet | Polygamy

PH is back from his overseas travels, which gets the guys talking about Afro Nation, Tyla and Makhadzi winning BET Awards, the new GNU cabinet ministers, whether Joe Biden should step down, and they end off with a polygamy discussion that might rattle your tails.
3 Jul 1 hr 06 min

Busting too fast? | Low Testosterone | Men’s Health| | Gentsclinic

This episode is dedicated to Marvin, who suffers from sexual dysfunction. If you're anything like him or just want to have a laugh, you'll want to listen to this episode. Warras and PH chat with Dr. Brendon and Dr. Suhayl from Gentsclinic about men’s mental health, the impact of porn,…
26 Jun 1 hr 28 min

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 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 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 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 1 hr 17 min
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