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This week episode was all about season 5 of The Crown. We joined by Mvelase Peppetta and Ayesha Kaprey to talk about what we enjoyed and didn’t enjoy about this season of The Crown. We chatted about the characterisation of Princess Diana, the controversial casting of Dominic West as Prince Charles and the fact that they made John Major hot. Watch The Crown season 5 on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0vb8xhvbw Crushing On: Ayesha: Interview With The Vampire Mvelase: The Bastard and the Son (Netflix) / The Vampire Chronicles - Anne Rice Leanne: Enola Holmes 2 (Netflix) Caryn: Reboot (Disney+) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we were joined by Trix Vivier from the new KykNet series Fraksie as well as Legacy and Trackers to talk about her new series, making risky decisions and why you should be watching Fraksie. We also chatted about the craziest things that happened in pop culture from Matthew and Sonia Booth’s cheesecake saga to Johnny Depp walking in Rihanna’s fashion show and Chris Evans being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2022. Fraksie: The story of three school friends who join together to start a groundbreaking app and the limits they push to get what they want. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70jbvE4QVIk Watch it on DStv Now: https://now.dstv.com/catchup/program/1061631 Crushing On: Leanne: Rosaline (Disney+) Caryn: Emily (currently in cinemas) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we discussed the Netflix docuseries The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist with returning guests Sloan and Lebo Sibisi. We spoke about one of the biggest pop culture scandals. From the motives behind the characters to the toxic nature of celebrity culture and more. The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist: In 2009, teenagers get arrested for stealing from celebrity homes; now, two of them tell their stories. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGeWZu-3aYc Watch it on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81349491 Crushing On: Sloan: Best in Dough (Disney+) Lebo: Ramy S3 Leanne: This Means War (Disney+) Caryn: The Staircase (Showmax) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we honour late South African actor Charlbi Dean as her final film, Triangle of Sadness premieres in SA cinemas. We spoke to the writer and director of the film Ruben Östlund as well as the lead actor Harris Dickinson about the memories of Charlbi, their experiences making the film, the concept of gender roles and pretty privilege. Triangle of Sadness: In Ruben Östlund’s wickedly funny Palme d’Or winner, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean) are invited on a luxury cruise for the mega-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLJaBW0Bnn4 Watch it at cinemas nationwide. Crushing On: Caryn: The Loneliest Hour - Carly Rae Jepsen, Acapulco Season 2 Leanne: Midnights - Taylor Swift, Stumptown Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we are focusing on Showmax’s new epic fantasy series Blood Psalms. We chat to creator Jahmil X. T. Qhubeka about his inspiration behind the series and his thoughts on African mythology, fantasy and history. We also spoke to Bokang Phelane, who plays the protagonist Princess Zazi about the role, being a strong female character and more. Blood Psalms: Eleven thousand years ago, in ancient Africa, a young princess battles a world-ending prophecy to navigate her people through ancient curses, long-standing tribal vendettas and the wrath of the gods. Groundbreaking fantasy series. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0vCprK8nV0 Watch it on Showmax: https://www.showmax.com/eng/tvseries/376jbv7a-blood-psalms Crushing On: Caryn: Avatar (re-release) Leanne: The Woman King Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week, comedian and actor Riaad Moosa returns to the show to chat about his new tour, adjusting to the virtual world, how his comedy has changed during the pandemic and the Will Smith vs Chris Rock debacle. He also let us in on some exciting new projects that he has coming up. Website: https://riaadmoosa.co.za/ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we chatted to the renowned director and actor Akin Omotoso about the new Netflix series he created called The Brave Ones. We also spoke about the death of Queen Elizabeth II and all the complicated emotions around that, SpitGate, and what we are looking forward to from this year’s D23 presentation. And, of course, we had to chat about our favourite fictional queens. The Brave Ones: An all-mighty goddess reincarnated as a young woman must harness her divine powers to avenge her sister's death and protect her family from destruction. Releasing 16 September 2022 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxc5hiWx6sA&feature=youtu.be Watch it on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81151771 Crushing On: Leanne: Partner Track (Netflix) Caryn: Archetypes Podcast (Spotify) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we chatted to one of South Africa’s most iconic influencers Nadia Jaftha about her starring role in her debut film, Who’s My Daddy. We talked about the film, what it was like transitioning from skit comedy to film acting and more. We also chat about the SAFTA award winners, Britney Spear’s current debacle with her children, and who our favourite celeb father and son duos are. Who’s My Daddy: When three losers Prikesh, Emma and Alfie, come together due to a weird set of circumstances they go on a wacky journey to try and find Prikesh’s long-lost father. Trailer: https://youtu.be/GAhIskdEnQQ Crushing On: Leanne: Movies With Mikey (YouTube) Caryn: Only Murders in the Building S2 (Disney+) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we were joined by Too Hot to Handle alum Carly Lawrence (season 2) who chats to us about her experience on the groundbreaking reality show, her marriage to Love Island USA alum Bennett Sipes, and what she’s up to now. We also chatted to Michael Porter, the executive producer at The Home Channel about their new series, Afrimaxx. The series showcases artists, architects, jewellery and fashion from around the continent. Watch Afrimaxx Season 1 Mondays at 19:30 on The Home Channel (DStv Channel 176) And in our pop culture chat, we discussed the Don’t Worry Darling drama with Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Shia LeBeouf. Plus our favourite Architectural Digest-featured celebrity homes. Crushing On: Leanne: The Get Back (Disney+) Rebecca: QI, No Such Thing As A Fish podcast Caryn: Stranger Things S4 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the podcast we were joined by the cast and crew of Netflix’s first Afrikaans series, Ludik. We spoke to actors Arnold Vosloo, Rob van Vuuren, Diaan Lawrence, Sean Cameron Michael, Inge Beckman, Tina Redman, Zane Meas, Tshamano Sebe and Jandre LeRoux; as well as producers Paul Buys, Anele Mdoda and Frankie du Toit. We spoke about the series, representing strong Afrikaans women, conservatism in South African TV, toxic masculinity and more. In our pop culture chat, we also spoke about SA’s first Bachelor Lee Thompson apparently being homeless, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham getting 70 tattoos for his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham and our most iconic Afrikaans characters. Watch Ludik on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81467332 Ludik trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbSV_DhZZ6w Crushing On: Leanne: Never Have I Ever S3 (Netflix) Caryn: House of the Dragon (M-Net/DStv channel 101) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

This week on the show we were joined by content curator and tastemaker Misa Narrates to talk about what local music is worth tuning in for, the death of Olivia Newton-John, our favourite dance songs and more. Crushing On: Leanne: Not Okay (Disney+), Wedding Season (Netflix) Misa: Primo9teen on TikTok Caryn: The Card Counter (Showmax) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

Welcome to season 5! In our first episode we welcomed back to the pod, author Shameez Patel Papathanasiou to chat about her latest book, The Last Feather. We also chatted about Bennifer’s wedding, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian’s breakup, the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical drama, Bullet Train, Dune and Beyonce’s Renaissance. The Last Feather: Twenty-two-year-old Cassia's sister is dying, and she doesn't know why. Soon after, Cassia wakes up in another realm, not only does she find her missing best friend, Lucas, but he knows how to save her sister. Buy The Last Feather - Takealot, Loot, Amazon Crushing On: Leanne: Bullet Train (currently in cinemas) Rebecca: Dune score by Hans Zimmer (Spotify) Caryn: Renaissance - Beyonce (Spotify) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more at crushingonpodcast.com Find out more about IGN Africa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or on their website - africa.ign.com

We have a bumper season coming to you soon!

We’re celebrating our 2 year Anniversary at Crushing On! We’re so glad that you’ve been listening to and supporting us for the past two years. We brought you celeb news roundtables and in-depth discussions about your favourite shows like Euphoria and Bridgerton and countless unscripted … uncensored moments.

This week on the podcast we chatted to Rosemary Zimu, Nthati Moshesh and John Ncamane, the stars of the new Netflix series Savage Beauty about the show, colourism, the beauty industry and more.

This week on the podcast we chatted about all things Marvel and Disney+ including an interview with Oscar Isaac and May Calamawy from Moon Knight. We also chat about the launch of Disney+ in South Africa and everything you need to know about that as well as Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and more. Sign up for Disney+ here: https://www.apps.disneyplus.com/za/pre_launch

This week on the podcast we were joined by Nikki Lincoln from The Skinne Bekke Podcast to talk about the law drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, between Blac Chyna and the Kardashians and Lizzo’s new fashion range.

Britney Spears is pregnant, Lindsay Lohan is acting, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again and it feels like a throwback to the early 2000’s. This week on the podcast we chat about our favourite comeback stories, from Nicole Ritchie to Paris Hilton and more.

In this week’s episode, we were lucky to be joined by Mike Cabellon (Tommy) in Mr. Mayor to chat about season 2 of the show, his comedic influences and what he would like to see next from Tommy.

In this week’s pop culture episode of the podcast we chatted about the Oscars ceremony, Will Smith, Ezra Miler’s rampage in Hawaii, Blac Chyna’s Parenting Sundays as well as Morbius, WeCrashed and Bridgerton.