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Wide Awake Podcast

Africa Podcast Network
South Africa
Satanism
Wayde Van Niekerk
Christianity
South African Satanic Church
2024 Elections
Olympics
Joshlin Smith
Jacob Zuma
Animal Sacrifices
Deliverance Ministry
Legal Issues
Occult
Unemployment
Education
Crime
Zephany Nurse
Krugersdorp Cult Killers
Cape Town
Drug Addiction

The podcast where we look behind the mask, and challenge our preconceived ideas and biases. Politicians, celebrities, gangsters, and murderers all have one thing in common: they're all human.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes60Founded3 years ago
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In this episode of The Wide Awake Podcast, I interview Zephany Nurse, also known as MichƩ Solomon, whose extraordinary story will leave you speechless. Zephany was abducted from Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town when she was just two days old in 19... more

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I spoke with Riaan Swiegelaar and Adri Norton, former leaders of the South African Satanic Church. They shared their journeys from Satanism to Christianity, highlighting profound encounters with Jesus that t... more

In this episode of the Wide Awake podcast, I sat down with Duduzane Zuma, the son of former South African president Jacob Zuma. We had a deep and wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from his childhood in Mozambique and what it was like ... more

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I spoke with Mmusi Maimane, the former leader of the Democratic Alliance and the current leader of Build One South Africa. We talked about the reasons behind Mmusi's departure from the DA, his predictions fo... more

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 431 ratings
  • Gayton Mckenzie Exposes

    Absolutely amazing. This is such a good episode!! Absolutely eye opening. Love your show man! This is a true masterpiece

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ziva420
    South Africa6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Joshua is a skilled an compassionate interviewer. His YouTube channel is brilliant. He allows people to express themselves and listens. Unlike many who present this type of content, he does not make it about himself. Joshua is doing important work in offering a platform for the silenced to be heard. Merci🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bee Kimura
    United States10 months ago
  • Powerful and Necessary

    The reality of this interview was eye opening and informative. I appreciated that details were not revealed in that I did not want to be scared for life. I listened to all three interviews back to back. I could see the progression of clarity in his mind by the 3rd episode. Jesus is The Way , The Truth , The Life. From Texas

    From the guest- That is what is important. But sadly, people open doorways to things to come and oppress them. And this is what I'm seeing every day.

    I would like him to sha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1tanya4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible podcast

    I’ve been following you for awhile on social media and have only recently found your podcast. Incredible work! Thank you for opening our eyes to so many things, and tackling some not so easy conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
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    demisamuels14
    South Africa2 years ago
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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The interviews are eye-opening and provide important insights into complex societal issues.
The podcast is loved for documenting personal journeys and life lessons shared by the guests.
Joshua is a skilled and compassionate interviewer, allowing people to express themselves fully.
Listeners appreciate the uniqueness of the guests and the raw discussions highlighting real human experiences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Raised by Her Kidnapper for 17 Years: Zephany Nurse Story
Q: What did your parents do once they realized you were missing?
They went home without the baby, which is the saddest thing any mother or father could ever go through. It was extremely horrible for my parents to come back home.
Raised by Her Kidnapper for 17 Years: Zephany Nurse Story
Q: Can you walk me through the days leading up to your abduction? How were your parents feeling? Were you their first child?
I am the eldest in my family from my mother and my father, which is Monet Nurse and Celeste Nurse. They were young parents, and they were excited to have me based on the pictures that they've shown me.
Investigating The Devilsdorp CULT KILLERS With A True Crime Expert
Q: What were the specific motivations behind the Krugersdorp Cult Killers' actions?
The motivations included manipulation by Cecilia, the desire for power, and revenge under the guise of religious duty, rather than purely financial gain.
Ex-Gangster Meets The Mayor Of Cape Town
Q: Do you see a South Africa where no one is living in a shack one day?
Jordan Hill Lewis expresses skepticism about achieving this goal due to ongoing housing challenges but emphasizes the need for faster delivery of social housing.
Ex-Gangster Meets The Mayor Of Cape Town
Q: How do we stop people from joining gangs?
Jordan Hill Lewis emphasizes addressing the root causes of hopelessness and providing a reasonable prospect for a better future to deter gang involvement.

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