Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

Rare Bears of South Africa

There are the cutest teddy bears being made locally which not create jobs but also much needed awareness for Rare Diseases South Africa. The Rare Bear Project is all about supporting their community. From providing support to families with rare diseases, to creating jobs and income generating opportunities to the…

4 Jun 2019 13 min

Ride the beloved country

This week we’re getting a little sporty but it’s not that different because it’s also sport with a bit of good! joberg2c is riding the off-roads less travelled and trails never explored across four provinces of South Africa. It is sharing a passion for mountain biking with those who love…

28 May 2019 15 min

SKEEF: Harsh realities of being gay in SA highlighted in new doccie

'Does God hate Gays' and 'Where are our gay South African role models' are just a few episode titles of SKEEF, a new South African documentary series that sets out to expose the realities of being LGBTI+ in South Africa. This Afrikaans documentary is a raw representation of modern Queer…

21 May 2019 19 min

Jason Greer dishes some inside info on The Bachelor SA

Jason Greer is an accomplished Master of Ceremonies, TV presenter, actor, voice artist and current host of 'The Bachelor SA’ - the very popular dating and relationship reality show. And being the final of the Bachelor SA this week, Jason joins Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque in studio to chat…

7 May 2019 26 min

Why small business in South Africa matters

If you've heard of Shark Tank, 90 Rules for Entrepreneurs, or the Beancounter then you would have heard of Marnus Broodryk... an entrepreneur, best selling author & massive advocate for small businesses in South Africa. He joins Brent Lindeque in the JacPod studio…

30 Apr 2019 23 min

Tables are turned: Brent is interviewed by fellow podcaster Kev Sanders

What happens when two hosts get inside the same studio to chat about podcasting, South Africa and all the good things in-between? They realise that perspective, kindness and communication can change the world! Yup… the future of podcasting is that it is the perfect medium to talk, listen and make…

16 Apr 2019 35 min

Lyle Houldsworth: his miraculous story of survival

On 23 November 2018, an armed gang opened fire on Lyle Houldsworth, a construction manager paying employees after a project. Lyle was rushed to hospital where doctors treated him for heavy wounds in his throat. The prognosis was unknown, doctors hoped that he would survive but knew that he would…

9 Apr 2019 26 min

Why Brent got a tattoo for Organ Donation (& why it matters)

Life is the best gift you can give. It’s why TELL (Transplant Education for Living Legacies) helps educate South Africans about organ and tissue donation. TELL was created with heart, for hearts (and other organs). One of the founders, Fawn Rogers, joins Brent Lindeque in studio to discuss her first…

2 Apr 2019 27 min

Their son died but they are sharing his story to make a difference

The Children’s Hospital Trust has just launched a campaign aiming to raise R150-million over the next two years for projects and programmes to help heal the children of The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The campaign launched with a tragic true story about the Weber family who lost their…

19 Mar 2019 24 min

Riaan Manser: Crossing the oceans unassisted again!

In this day & age of the 21st century one would think that all credible world first explorations have been done... but they haven’t. Over the past decade, Riaan Manser has re-written the definition of tenacity & become the epitome of courage & determination. Riaan rose to prominence on becoming…

5 Mar 2019 32 min

Pride Factor, Millennials and Influence!

Pride Factor is a life skills academy dedicated to improving the quality of young people’s lives by inspiring, guiding and mentoring them to challenge their assumptions, broaden their aspirations and develop entrepreneurial thinking. Dene Botha, the MD and founder of Pride Factor, joins Brent Lindeque on the Good Things Guy…

26 Feb 2019 32 min

Riding 8800km to raise awareness for SA’s young autistic adults

The countdown has begun for South Africa’s self-styled “CrazyBikeGuy”, Grant Cameron-Smith, as he prepares to embark on the journey of a lifetime. A tough three month, 8,800km solitary trek on a specially configured mountain bike from London to Istanbul for a worthy cause: the future of autistic young adults. The…

18 Feb 2019 14 min

STROOP - a documentary every single person needs to know about

Two women left their jobs, sold their homes, moved in with their parents and worked for four years to make a film about Rhino Poaching… and the documentary keeps winning incredible international accolades! Bonné de Bod and director Susan Scott risked their lives, placing themselves in incredible danger to document…

12 Feb 2019 27 min

Tiny the Mighty

There are no words that have been invented to explain what it’s like to lose a child. The nightmarish heartache of it. The unexplainable trepidation that follows. The child may be gone, but the years the child were meant to live remain behind, solid in the mind like an aging…

5 Feb 2019 23 min

From a wheelchair to the top of Everest… an inspirational South African story

Robby Kojetin is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary story. In 2006 Robby broke both ankles in a climbing accident, permanently damaging both ankles and putting him in a wheelchair for the longest year of his life. With crippling debt, severe depression and constant pain, Robby spiraled into an abyss…

28 Jan 2019 27 min

Miss Teen Social Entrepreneur SA

Miss Teen Social Entrepreneur SA is a fresh, new and exciting female youth empowerment and acceleration program for young women in high school with the goal of creating awareness around social responsibility and developing social entrepreneurship skills. Tarryn Ogle, the founder and CEO, joins The Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque…

4 Dec 2018 18 min

Seeing South Africa through the eyes of a tourist

xameliax.com is an international luxury lifestyle blog and YouTube channel which has been shortlisted for the Cosmopolitan Blog awards and Best Vlogger in the Blogger's Lounge Awards. Amelia, the owner of xamelaix has joined the Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque to chat about her recent trip to South Africa and…

27 Nov 2018 18 min

What to do after Black Friday... #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesdaySA is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organisations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesdaySA will take place on November 27th and will kick off the…

20 Nov 2018 21 min

South Africa’s top five-a-side soccer team

The #KlipdriftCup national finals took place recently in JHB. It's hosted by Fives Futbol, which has established itself across the country, offering world class 5-a-side facilities. The Fives format of soccer has grown rapidly in South Africa. Many people play it socially, but with the increased growth comes increased difficulty…

12 Nov 2018 13 min

Why opening a business in SA could be the best thing for YOU!

There may be a feeling of despair in South Africa when it comes to politics, the economy and business but the truth is business is actually booming in our incredible country with phenomenal South Africans making waves locally and abroad. Entrepreneur Mike Sharman and 'Follow the Bounce', also known as…

6 Nov 2018 26 min