Brick and mortar retail has been strongly affected by the global pandemic which we are in, but some businesses have managed to survive. Bathu Shoes is the brainchild of Theo Baloyi, which he started in a garage in a township. Sneaker culture is exploding in South Africa and there is no more fashionable and quality-driven brand than this. Theo details how he has managed to keep his business afloat in lockdown, and how he has been able to sell his shoes at a competitive price point. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Is corruption always to the detriment of a state? Is it ever necessary for quantum leaps in societal progress? Are there any countries in the developed world who have benefited from periods of corruption to become what they are? If you have corruption in your government and it leads to growth, at what stage do you start seeing diminishing returns? Would the Western world be what it is without corruption? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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09.12.20 Pt 2 - Instead of being a big city yuppie, go to a small town to get a new license and then you don't have to cry about the impending fines. What should we teach children in school which would be useful... unlike teaching them the capital of Uruguay. What is the collective noun for a group of Karens?
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09.12.20 Pt 1 - Just between us... how hard is marketing? Is there a reason why so few marketing people are funny? If you encounter bad spelling, does it affect your soul negatively? Have the aliens landed already? If the aliens are already here, why haven't they killed us yet?
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In a time of accelerated societal change and tremendous global complexity, how have the systems of government kept up with the advancement in the desire of people to live well with dignity and agency? Is centralisation still useful in the 21st century? Is the advent of technology a saviour, or a different chain on the ankle of citizens? Can a dictator ever be benevolent? Is there such a thing as a perfect society? Do we need a government at all? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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02.12.20 Pt 1 - If you are a karaoke singer, don't worry about quality... it's all about showmanship. The South African lottery numbers were an all-time anomaly this week, and people are saying the fix is in. Does it hurt your feelings if children forget your name?
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25.11.20 Pt 2 - Even in the pandemic-laden year 2020, people must still conspicuously consume and buy things they don't need... with money they don't have. What is your plan for Christmas? Is a New Year's party overrated? Would mankind be better off if we treated everyone like they were zombies? Is there a diluted version of being a Karen? What have Jehovah's Witnesses been doing during lockdown?
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25.11.20 Pt 1 - It matters which music we venerate in our time because VH1 will carry it for life! If you believe in any god, just understand you are not in the majority. Black Friday is here and we will witness what we thought were civil people becoming zombies marching towards the latest flat screen TVs. Processed cheese can't get much worse you thought huh... well there's a culinary monstrosity which has come to reality beyond even your wildest Cthulhu-laden nightmares.
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Where does the concept of wokeness come from? Might there be a link between religion and the woke movement of our times? Is there an alternative to virtue signalling when looking for progress in terms of social justice? Are we at a breaking point when it comes to the ever tenuous bind between Western democracy and the need to serve an ever-growing list of individualistic needs? What are the possible consequences of the current woke movement? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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The mask and the restless
23.12.20 Pt 1 - On the eve of Christmas Eve, the team chats Yuletide spirit, the non-negotiables of Christmas lunch, and decoration theory: is more always more? Then it’s back to the harsh realities of living with Coronavirus, and the risk of being unfriended if you drive with your mask on.
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