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TRN - Uncensored. Unfake. Unsorry. Shows on YT and Streaming platforms. On The Bounce, ShadyPhodcast, The Gentlemen's Clinic & The Gareth Cliff Show

06/02/2026

Bertha Benz and the Road That Didn’t Exist

History credits a man with inventing the motorcar but this episode tells the story of the woman who made it work.

In 1888, Bertha Benz took an untested invention on the world’s first long-distance drive.

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16/01/2026

Charles XII of Sweden: The Warrior King Who Never Backed Down

In this episode of Blind History, Gareth and Anthony dive into the extraordinary life of Charles XII of Sweden, a teenage warrior king who turned an entire empire into a battlefield

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09/01/2026

The worst king Spain ever had incompetent, cruel, and absolutely unhinged. 👑🔥
Betrayal, Napoleon, ruined empires, and a legacy so bad it sparked war from the grave.

This is the story of King Ferdinand VII - available now!

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17/12/2025

Today we say a heartbreaking goodbye to our friend and colleague, Warrick Stock known as DJ Warras 💔. Your laugh, your fire on the mic and your favourite words – “take it easy” – will stay with us forever. You brought energy, heart and honesty into every room you walked into.

Rest easy, Warras. Thank you for the memories, the moments and the vibes. We’ll carry you with us, always 🕊️🖤.

12/12/2025

The Unkillable Soldier: The Insane Life of Adrian Carton de Wiart
A warplane falls from the sky over Libya. A badly injured man crawls from the wreckage, one eye, one hand, and a will made of iron.

What follows is the unbelievable true story of Adrian Carton de Wiart, the soldier who refused to die. Shot in the face, stomach, leg, ear… surviving plane crashes, warzones, and even biting off his own fingers — he broke out of POW camps five times and still asked to return to the front lines.
Winston Churchill trusted him. Enemies feared him. History almost forgot him.

09/12/2025

BizTrendsTV special edition: Managing Editor Danette Breitenbach sits down with leading SA futurist and trend strategist Bronwyn Williams to unpack what’s shaping Africa’s business landscape right now. From practical AI impact in organisations to the future of money (crypto and digital currencies), Bronwyn shares Flux Trends’ latest foresight signals, where Africa is leapfrogging global
markets, and why Afro-optimism is a strategic advantage.

They also explore what’s holding organisations back from acting on insight, the rising value of human creativity and cultural capital in an AI-driven world, and the key skills African youth need for the next decade.

Full episode streaming now on BizTrendsTV, Apple, Spotify & YouTube. Link in bio 🔗

05/12/2025

A toddler crowned “Son of Heaven.” A dynasty collapsing under his tiny feet. From the golden throne of the Forbidden City to Soviet prisons and communist re-education, Pu Yi’s life is one of history’s wildest falls from power.

In this episode of Blind History, we unpack the tragic, fascinating story of China’s last emperor.

🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

28/11/2025

Haile Selassie was a god to some, a king to many, and a flawed ruler to those closest to him.

In this Blind History episode, Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer unpack the myth, the power and the downfall of one of Africa’s most legendary leaders.

Available NOW on all podcast platforms and watch the full episode on YouTube.

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25/11/2025

In this episode of RAPT BizTrendz, host Bronwyn Williams sits down with Mongezi Mtati — Senior Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco and host of The Lead Creative Podcast — to unpack the latest Township CX Report: Breaking Boundaries.

Now in its fifth year, this influential study highlights how township markets are evolving faster than ever. Mongezi explores the shifting dynamics shaping consumer behaviour, from the rise of digital word-of-mouth, to the role of TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook in product discovery, to the growing trust in registered spaza shops.

We dive into:
Who’s shaping the township consumer conversation — from entrepreneurs to big brandsHow digital platforms are redefining influence and trustWhy affordability, flavour, and culture remain non-negotiables for township shoppersThe practical steps brands need to take to succeed in these dynamic marketsMongezi’s bold prediction for the next five years of township retailA powerful, insight-packed conversation for marketers, strategists, and brands wanting to truly understand the future of township markets.

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12/11/2025

🚨 BLIND HISTORY IS BACK 🚨

Henry VIII: The King Who Lost His Mind (and His Wives)

Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer dive into the wild, gruesome, and utterly fascinating life of England’s most infamous monarch, Henry VIII. From Renaissance poster boy to paranoid tyrant, Henry’s story is one of brilliance, blood, and betrayal. The man who split from the Church of Rome for love, kept a polar bear as a pet, and had servants wipe his royal behind. This episode unpacks how one king reshaped England forever… and nearly destroyed it in the process.

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06/10/2025

The future of work is being pulled in two directions: AI-driven innovation on one side, and the ongoing demand for traditional skills on the other.

In this episode of BizTrends Conversations, futurist Nicole Adrians unpacks how AI is reshaping industries, the fears and optimism surrounding it, and why adaptability and multi-skilling are now non-negotiable for tomorrow’s workforce.
The question isn’t if AI will change the game, it’s how ready we are to play it.

Full episode now on BizTrendsTV, Apple, Spotify & YouTube.

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