Episodes
England gave us so much with regards to sport by inventing pretty much everything. Yet whenever they play as a country they are the least loved in the world. Ben and Sandile get into this in this episode, tracking back to the English origins of our favourite sports, and how the English fare at playing them today. That plus the usual sporting preview ahead of this weekend
Published 11/14/24
The Boks are finally back, and with that we have a crazy busy month of international rugby to enjoy. Star player Kuhle 'Kooks' Sonkosi joins Ben and Sandile in studio for this one, unpacking a bunch of rugby topics, while also enjoying some solid football banter ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal this weekend. Sandile also does his first show monologue which sets the tone for this racey episode.
Published 11/07/24
Should we care more about American sports? Ben and Sandile bring their 101 guy Dimitri Leontakianakis in to discuss this, and in the process uncover all manner of interesting info and insights. Somehow Sandile still manages to get roasted about his football teams in this chat, with some extra F1 thrown in too ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Published 10/31/24
Ben and Sandile talk everything wrong with The Proteas, where Cricket South Africa got it wrong, and your sporting preview for the weekend.
Published 10/24/24
Ben and Sandile are joined by Dr Suhayl Essa and Timothy Fester in this behind the scenes episode. They chat cricket, athlete career longevity, and how how body builders use their understanding of the body to better themselves.
Published 10/17/24
The guys are joined by Arsenal fan, and Ben’s dad Kris Karpinski. It’s all about the good, the bad and the ugly in the world of football, with constant shots fired at Sandile.
Published 10/10/24
The guys welcome their biggest guest yet, the one and only Sibusiso Kotelo. Most know him as the giant Impi warrior that leads the Boks out on home soil, but he is also South Africa's first ever black bodybuilder to earn his IFBB Pro Bobybuilder card. Learn more about his fascinating life here with us.
Published 10/03/24
SA Paralympian flag bearer and gold medalist Mpumelelo Mhlongo joins the guys in studio, and relives his moments of glory at Paris 2024. From a bleak outlook as a kid, Mpumelelo defied the doctors and became a national hero on the track and beyond. Plus, obviously, the Bok team gets discussed too along with your last chance to win with Klipdrift and the Boks.
Published 09/26/24
The team is joined by social media personality and rugby aficionado Kooks Kuhle. Football rivalries come alive in this episode with stand in co-host Sandile backing his United and telling James where to get off.
Published 09/19/24
The Boks doing the double against the All Blacks opens up all manner talking points for the team this week. Looking forward it's time to preview the PSL, the new Champions League and how Bafana currently sit in the Afcon qualifiers. Then Sandile and Man United have much to remedy in the weekend's calls with SupaBet.
Published 09/12/24
The Boks get to bury the All Blacks in Cape Town, and for this the guys discuss team selections on both sides and what we have to look forward to with this. Ben has some additional views on enhancing the live Bok experience, and Sandile has much football to unpack this week, while wearing a Liverpool jersey.
Published 09/05/24
Sports is all about rivalries, and this week the team looks at the best of them in the run up to the Springboks vs All Blacks game. The Paralympics gets a solid preview, Sandile gets roasted mercilessly about Man United, but then enjoys a pleasant surprise. Then finally the guys announce another special viewer prize for an unmissable event in October.
Published 08/29/24
We get a breather this week on the Rugby Championship, which gives Ben and Sandile the chance to try and determine what a genuine Bok A-team is right now. Along with this deep dive, it's also time to welcome back Formula 1 and discuss the first round of English Premier league matches. Plus, things get very competitive on the weekend calls with the stakes suddenly higher than ever.
Published 08/22/24
It's a huge weekend for apex South African sports with the Springboks taking on the Wallabies, and Dricus Du Plessis defending his UFC title against Israel Adesanya. In recent times these have been SA's two most prolific sports attractions, and the fact they are both performing in the same place this weekend, makes for a fitting time to celebrate what makes them special.
Published 08/15/24
The guys nobly attempt to try and round up the biggest stories from the Olympic Games so far, and the characters behind the medals. It's Rugby Championship time again which means a huge rugby chat is needed, plus Sandile blindly braces for his first heartbreak of the year as Man United takes on Man City in the Community Shield.
Published 08/08/24
With the Olympics surging into their biggest events, the guys recap on their best events so far and the future of the Games in general. Then into the ultimate football replica kit discussion. From the start of this whole commercial phenomenon to the hottest latest club jersey releases.
Published 08/01/24
We are of course going deep with the Olympics this week, giving you the ins and outs on the 32 sports on offer. Which ones are worth watching, and which ones you can give a skip. Ben and Sandile also have a little extra to share around this weekend's Formula 1 and how you can win with our friends at Heineken.
Published 07/25/24
Do you feel that GOAT conversations are getting a little out of hand in sport? Ben feels it’s time to cement the criteria around these chats, and how the undisputed GOATs are currently verified. The guys also get into the Boks losing to Ireland - and where to from here, the aftermath of Spain winning the Euros, and of course the sporting weekend ahead and how you can win with Klipdrift and the Boks.
Published 07/18/24
The Irish had their chance to prove they were better than the Boks, but they failed on this. Ben and Sandile unpack this and Rassie’s new game plan, and go pretty heavy on the Euros, Copa America and Wimbledon from there. And try and take an even bigger game with their calls for the week on SupaBets.
Published 07/11/24
The show has its first guest, with Bryan Habana joining the guys on the couch. The international rugby icon shares what he’s up to at the moment, his thoughts around the SA vs IRE series - as well as giving some pretty interesting answers to quick-fire questions from Ben and Sandile. All of this… plus your usual lead-up to the sporting weekend ahead!
Published 07/04/24
After 32 years of trying, the Proteas mens team finally makes it into a Cricket World Cup final and Ben and Sandile couldn't be more thrilled. Along with cricket, there is a full menu of rugby, MMA, Grand Prix and loads more football with the Euros and COSAFA Cup. Your weekend really is going to be so much better On The Bounce.
Published 06/27/24
After 32 years of trying, the Proteas mens team finally makes it into a Cricket World Cup final and Ben and Sandile couldn't be more thrilled. Along with cricket, there is a full menu of rugby, MMA, Grand Prix and loads more football with the Euros and COSAFA Cup. Your weekend really is going to be so much better On The Bounce.
Published 06/27/24
The Bulls made South Africa proud in the URC, and with that Ben and Sandile eat humble pie for not backing them. Lots of rugby, cricket and football from there as expected - with an unexpected deep dive into golf psychology, MMA timelines and F1 showdowns.
Published 06/20/24