03.05.24 Pt 2 - From cage fighter to holistic touch therapist… Josh Muller joins Gareth and Simphiwe to reveal the intricacies of Ayahuasca journeys, healing trauma through tantric massage, poly relationships and more.

03.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe tackle the trending social media debate… would you rather be stuck in the woods with a bear or a strange man? Plus, South Africa’s most irritating quiz, and why not everybody deserves their own podcast!

02.05.24 Pt 2 - ANC Premier spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela joins a very heated Burning Platform this week to speak on behalf of the ANC, and their manifesto ahead of the elections.

02.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi get into various topics… from Thabo Mbeki and universal basic income, to Taylor Swift’s crazy fans and Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track.

30.04.24 Pt 2 - First time voter Otsile Nkadimeng joins Democracy 101. A disagreement in studio leads to a heated debate about climate change. Otsile also outlines how a party manifesto is scrutinised before release.

30.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack discuss the kind of discipline that kids need at a young age, the shocking lyrics in music today, and how to choose the perfect password.

29.04.24 Pt 2 - AutoTrader CEO George Mienie joins Gareth and Leigh-Ann to talk about being raised correctly, mental fitness impacting one’s mental health, and the bizarre reasons for death in the 1600s.

29.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann chat about the South African experience. Producer James joins the team for your sport rundown, and Dr Hanan dissects going back to your ex.

26.04.24 Pt 2 - Gareth, Simphiwe and Ben theorise on the best way to determine who should be the next President… with some interesting ideas. Courage Coach Telana Simpson joins the show to chat about turning one matchstick into office space.

26.04.24 Pt 1 - The team get into which East Rand town is the best of three, SA’s sexiest cop, FOPO… and how things would be different if the Titanic sank today.

25.04.24 Pt 2 - BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane joins the show to outline his party manifesto, chat about his past as a DA member, and his thoughts on coalition governments.

25.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi get into the Senzo Meyiwa trial, wine marathons, and the ‘lock him up’ trend. Dr Mark joins the show to talk about gut health.

23.04.24 Pt 2 - Oyama Mabandla, author of ‘Soul of a Nation’, joins Gareth and Jack for a deep dive into our democracy… where we need to be headed, and how to get there.

23.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into SA voter demographics and party funding, changing standards of beauty, and Tesla’s money woes… which leads to some old car nostalgia. Plus, the ‘hottest’ travel destinations this year on The Window Seat.

22.04.24 Pt 2 - Ketamine is causing some unexpected problems in young people. Leigh-Ann shares her daily medication regimen. And what is the dumbest thing you’ve bought online?

22.04.24 Pt 1 - A newly married Michael Flax joins the team in a brand new studio! They get into some US politics (including the TikTok saga), how much AI can help us in our daily lives, electioneering in SA, and fake universities.

19.04.24 Pt 2 - The team speak about the state of journalism in SA. Ben has a look at sport ahead of the weekend. And comedian Logie Naidoo joins the team to chat about an upcoming comedy show, and Indian stereotypes.

19.04.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe educates Gareth on the Soft Guy era, leading to a rabbit hole discussion about what your phone says about you. Ben Karpinski joins the team to chat about Masters etiquette… and new swear words.

18.04.24 Pt 2 - DA leader John Steenhuisen joins the Burning Platform to speak about the Multi-Party Charter, his fight for a better South Africa, and their label as a ‘white party’.

18.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi start the show discussing lawyers and OJ Simpson. Gareth compares the shocking numbers behind the age groups registered to vote. And Phumi talks about how glamorous a Matric Dance can get.

16.0.24 Pt 2 - Matthew Pienaar and Lauren Evanthia Bernardo from the Organic Humanity Movement join Democracy 101 to plead their case ahead of the elections. They speak about gun control, education, and how changing government systems are the key to solving many issues in the country.

16.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack discuss how we have corrupted language. Jack has thoughts on why he thinks kids aren’t growing up. JJ Cornish joins the team to talk about ‘donor fatigue’… and other developing stories across Africa.

15.04.24 Pt 2 - Comedian Mark Mdluli joins the team as they compare countries based on food… and booty. Mark tells us about the time he was almost swindled by a seemingly innocent lady. The team debate what would happen if everyone in the world became a millionaire.

15.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann start their week catching up on the latest news from the weekend, leading to a discussion about the safety of online marketplaces. Producer James joins the team to talk about the ‘knockout of the century’ from UFC 300. And Dr Hanan chats about our obsession with celebrities, and how our feelings lie to us daily.