It started as audio. It turned into a journey. And in 2025, it became something that felt like a home... a place where South Africans show up to tell their stories, share their humour, unpack their heartbreak and remind us all what goodness sounds like. This week, on the New Year’s episode of 'Good Things with Brent Lindeque', we’re celebrating the year that changed everything and spotlighting the voices that made this season unforgettable. It’s the New Year’s episode... a look back at 2025. A year where a podcast that started 11 years ago levelled up. Not just in production or in reach but in purpose. This year, Good Things went from a poddie to a poddie-and-viddie. Cameras switched on. Conversations deepened. The audience grew. And the response has been nothing short of incredible. “I have been podcasting for 11 years now. It’s how I started my career. This year, we levelled up the poddie by adding video. And it has been unreal. Absolutely fantastic. And we’ve interviewed the most amazing guests. So I’m looking back.” And what a year to look back on. There were conversations that held space for the soft and the serious. Helen Nicholson joined to talk about beating burnout and building resilience, a conversation that reminded so many listeners to take themselves off the back burner. Danny Painter arrived with honesty and vulnerability, getting real about grief, healing, and her life after loss, proof that pain can be a starting point, not a defeat. There was laughter that felt like medicine. Themba Robin brought humour and heart in equal measure, Barry Hilton reminded us why he remains comedy royalty, and Suzelle DIY sprinkled chaos and charm like only she can. The episodes felt like visits with friends, not interviews. And then the conversations that felt like landmarks. Robbie Brozin speaking about rebuilding Joburg, not from a place of despair, but from belief. South African business legends shared their lessons learned the hard way. Charities spoke about the important work they do. And TikTok superstars stepped off the screen to talk about the responsibility of influence and what it means to build a platform with intention. “This year has been the best. 2025 has been unreal. And I have had all the fun. Thank you for allowing me to do what I get to do.” This podcast is proof that South Africans are not waiting for permission to do good things. They are doing them already. Every guest, every story, every episode is another important conversation about who we are when we choose hope over cynicism. “It’s only going to get bigger and better in 2026.” So, as the year turns and the calendar shifts, one thing remains clear: the good news is not slowing down. The stories are waiting. The guests are lining up. The cameras are ready. And South Africa... there is so much more to come. Happy New Year. May 2026 meet you with courage, laughter, connection and opportunities that feel made just for you. The journey continues and the best chapters are still ahead. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

It’s the first “Christmas Show” I have ever done! And it was flipping festive! On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I’m joined in the studio by someone who plays a huge role behind the scenes every single day, our incredible Editor, Tyler Leigh Vivier. If you read Good Things Guy regularly, you already know her work. This time, though, we swapped keyboards for microphones and sat down together to mark a milestone moment. It’s our very first Christmas show in 11 years. The conversation is festive, honest and full of heart. We chat about the silly season, the magic (and madness) of December, and what Christmas looks like when your job is to find good news every single day. From there, we take a proper look back at the year that was at Good Things Guy… the moments that moved us, surprised us and reminded us why this work matters so much. We also unpack some of our most-read stories of 2025, reflecting on what resonated most with our readers and listeners. A quick heads-up for listeners: for about 10 seconds, we chat about Santa and one of our trendiest Santa-related articles of every year called “Here is The Most Magical Way to Explain Santa to Kids Without Them Feeling Lied To!”… so if you’ve got little ears nearby, you may want to skip from 2:50 to 3:00, and then jump straight back in. What makes this episode special isn’t just that it’s festive. It’s that it captures something deeper… gratitude for the journey, pride in the team, and genuine excitement for what’s still to come. Sitting across from Tyler, reflecting on how far Good Things Guy has grown, felt grounding and uplifting all at once. 11 years in, we’re still showing up. Still telling stories that matter. Still choosing optimism. And as this Christmas episode reminds us, the good things don’t slow down in December, they shine even brighter!

In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down for a meaningful conversation about purpose, people and real impact. I chat to Kapish Singh, Corporate Social Investment Manager at the PPS Foundation, about what it truly means to invest in people and why purpose-led corporate social investment matters now more than ever. The conversation explores how kindness, intention and long-term thinking can create change that lasts... especially in South Africa. The PPS Foundation, established in 2016, focuses on advancing quality education, gender equality, decent employment, economic growth and innovation, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. A strong emphasis is placed on expanding access to STEM education, empowering young people and supporting the sustainable development of South African communities. This episode is a reminder that when we invest in potential, we shape a stronger future, together. Learn more about the PPS Foundation or get involved here: https://ppsfoundation.pps.co.za. If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe and share it with someone who believes in the power of purpose and kindness. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by PPS. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

Some people renovate houses. Steve Baron somehow renovates your day. His YouTube channel Flipping Johannesburg has become one of my absolute favourites, and this week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I get to chat to the man behind it all. Steve left his career as a chartered accountant in 2022 to pursue something more creative and fulfilling: flipping houses. What began as a lockdown passion project has grown into a channel South Africans can’t stop watching. “During lockdown I decided to open up to my more creative side… I put together a proper portfolio and made short videos offering advice and tips,” he says. Since then, his videos have exploded... one has passed 3 million views, thanks to a mix of real-life renovation, dry humour, chaos and brilliant design. It’s Grand Designs with a proudly Joburg twist. In this episode, Steve and I chat about where it all started, how he manages projects and the unexpected side of YouTube fame: being recognised in public. He also shares some renovation tips and, completely unrelated, we discover what “clapping” and “clocking it” mean to Gen Z. More than DIY, Steve has built a community of dreamers, doers and creators. His story is a reminder that starting something new can change far more than just a home... it can change your whole life. A truly uplifting chat. Enjoy!

A mother’s love. A son’s courage. A community that refused to look away. In this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with Linna Ndlovu, the founder of Rising Stars ECD Centre, a small but mighty early childhood development centre built from pure heart. Linna’s story began long before the classrooms and crayons. It began with her son, Bryan, whose battle with Chronic Lung Disease once brought South Africans together during Stage 6 load shedding. His journey inspired the very foundation of Rising Stars, a space where mothers can finish school, return to work and know their babies are deeply cared for. This episode is brought to you through the Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes you nominate. If you know someone doing incredible work, email us at info@goodthingsguy.com, so we can share their story next. Good things come to good South Africans! 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at Rising Stars ECD Centre. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we dive into something genuinely exciting: Discovery has become the first health insurer in the world to reward you for sleep. Yes… sleep! And I get to unpack all of it with Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the Discovery team at their media launch, where they announced their brand-new sleep benefit (going live in February 2026) and handed us the Oura Ring... making us the very first South Africans to try it. I’ve been wearing mine for a month now and I’m obsessed. Sure, my watch tracks a lot but the ring goes deeper: sleep cycles, readiness, temperature, recovery and all our sleeping habits. In this episode, Robert and I talk about: ✨ How the Oura Ring fits into Discovery’s ecosystem ✨ What the upcoming sleep benefits actually mean for South Africans ✨ Why good rest is directly linked to safer driving ✨ And how small lifestyle shifts can create massive positive change If you’re curious about sleep tech, Oura, Discovery, or how to turn rest into rewards… this episode is for you.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we shine a light on the incredible work of The Pitbull Sanctuary South Africa, a haven for dogs who have survived unthinkable abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Run by animal rescuer and photographer Chantelle Van Zyl, the sanctuary is home to 37 Pit Bulls (and one tiny Yorkie) who are learning to trust, heal and start over. In this candid conversation, Chantelle opens up about the heartbreaking realities these dogs arrive with… and the extraordinary transformations that follow. It’s raw, emotional and deeply inspiring... a powerful reminder of what compassion can achieve. This episode is brought to you through the Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes you nominate. If you know someone doing incredible work, email us at info@goodthingsguy.com so we can share their story next. Good things come to good South Africans! And this sanctuary is proof! 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at The Pitbull Sanctuary South Africa. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with one of South Africa’s most respected journalists and authors, Mandy Wiener, to talk about her brand-new book, The Deal. It’s the real story behind the political negotiations that followed the 2024 elections, when South Africa stood on the edge of change. Mandy takes us behind the scenes... from private homes to secret meetings, where power, pressure and personality shaped the future of our democracy. We chat about what it was like sitting down with the President, what had to be removed from the book before it went to print, and yes… why Gayton McKenzie was running around his house naked. It’s smart, insightful and even funny. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with Melusi Tshabalala, the creative mind behind Everyday Zulu. What started as daily Facebook posts has become a cultural movement, teaching isiZulu through humour, honesty and heart. We chat about language, laughter, and life as a modern South African. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

From a broken childhood to building a purpose-driven business, Darren Morris, CEO of Lucky Hustle, joins me on "Good Things with Brent Lindeque" to share his inspiring journey. In this honest and uplifting conversation, Darren opens up about the challenges he faced growing up, the good people who helped him along the way, and how those experiences shaped his vision for an agency built on heart, kindness and meaning. It’s a story of resilience, hope and the power of choosing to do good... even when life doesn’t start out that way. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

If there’s one thing South Africans know how to do, it’s laugh... even when life gets tough. And this week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we’re chatting to one of the greatest comedians to ever do it: the one and only Barry Hilton. After more than 40 years of making people laugh across the globe, Barry Hilton is stepping into a new chapter, one that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious. “Laughter is without a doubt the best medicine for life’s challenges,” he says. “After more than 40 years as a professional comedian, I want to use my inspirational talk to show the world how humour can be a powerful tool for healing and resilience.” Having performed in over 20 countries and delivered more than 6,000 gigs, Barry’s life on stage has been extraordinary. But beyond the spotlight, he’s been on a deeply personal journey, one that’s seen him face depression and come out stronger, ready to share the role humour played in his own healing. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with GridCars CEO Winstone Jordaan to unpack South Africa’s electric vehicle journey... where we are, what’s holding us back and how close we really are to an EV revolution. From unfair import taxes to myths about charging and grid reliability, Winstone breaks down the truth about electric mobility and why it could save South Africans money while cleaning up our cities. Watch now to see how technology, policy, and passion could drive South Africa into a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔋 Powered by GridCars. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we’re chatting to Nic Latouf, one of the founders of The Lekker Network... a global community bringing South Africans together from eKapa to the Cayman Islands. It all started with one simple idea: “South Africans are South Africa’s most valuable export.” From entrepreneurs and executives to everyday legends doing extraordinary things, The Lekker Network is proving that when South Africans unite, magic happens... opportunities grow, stories shine and the spirit of Ubuntu goes global. Watch the full conversation to discover how two friends, Nic Latouf and Renier Lombard, are turning pride into purpose and helping South Africans make the world a little more lekker. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I chat to Gareth Armstrong from RMB and Professor Jerome Loveland from Surgeons for Little Lives — a non-profit changing the future of paediatric care in South Africa. We talk about the incredible work they do, how RMB helped transform the paediatric burns unit at Baragwanath Hospital into a world-class facility, and why this partnership is giving children the chance to heal, play and dream again. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🩺 Powered by Surgeons for Little Lives and RMB. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

There’s something inspiring about sitting down with people who are shaping the digital landscape in South Africa and beyond. On this week’s “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, I had the privilege of chatting to Reece Meyer and Chae Francois from Ace Labs... a Cape Town-based creative agency that is proving what’s possible when passion, strategy, and a love for storytelling collide. We dived into conversations about social media, advertising, content creation (like, we go deep into this), AI and yes even that incredible moment of being featured on Forbes! Co-founded by Nadia Jaftha, Reece Meyer, and Chae Francis, this powerhouse team is helping both creators and brands build sustainable businesses around the globe. For creators, Ace Labs is all about empowerment, giving content creators the tools, insights, and partnerships they need to grow their audiences, monetise their content and land meaningful brand deals. For brands, it’s about building strategy, running social media campaigns, and connecting with audiences in authentic ways. From brand positioning to digital marketing, Ace Labs has become a trusted partner for companies wanting to thrive in a fast-paced digital era. In our conversation, Reece and Chae opened up about their journey, the challenges of building a creative business and their vision for the future. It’s a story filled with insights, humour, and the kind of good news that makes you believe in the power of collaboration. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

You nominated them. So we visited them to say thank you... and give them something to help. This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we visit TNG Day Care in Boschkop, a joyful, nurturing space built by Notombi and Tebogo. From babies to six-year-olds, the little ones here are learning, growing, and thriving… and yes, even gardening! This episode is part of our Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, shining a light on everyday heroes doing extraordinary things. Remember to tell us who we should feature next: info@goodthingsguy.com. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at the offices. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week’s episode is something truly special. I sat down with Joy Steffens, also known as Mammabear Joy, whose story captured South Africa’s hearts during lockdown. After tragically losing her son Dylan to cancer at just 22 years old, Joy decided to honour his dream of becoming a DJ. At the age of 60, she went to DJ school, learned to mix house music, and now plays on stages across the country... even opening the main stage of one of South Africa’s biggest dance festivals. Her journey is about more than music. It’s about love, resilience and keeping a dream alive through courage and rhythm. Watch the full conversation here and feel inspired by a mother’s love that continues to move us all.

Julia Anastasopoulos, the brilliant mind behind Suzelle DIY, Tali Babes, and Natalie, joins me on Good Things with Brent Lindeque. We dive into her journey as an actor, writer, and creator, and explore how her characters have become part of South African culture. From viral YouTube moments to award-winning shows, Julia’s work is all about laughter, connection and storytelling that feels real. She shares the inspiration behind her iconic characters, the creative process that brings them to life and why humour is such a powerful way to bring people together. If you love good stories, South African creativity, and a few laughs along the way, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I get to sit down with Wilson Tauro, the Country Manager for Air France KLM, to talk about something really special. Wilson isn’t just passionate about flying people across the world, he’s passionate about South Africa itself. In our conversation, he shares his love for this country, his belief in the power of tourism and how travel can be more than just ticking destinations off a list. For him, it’s about connection, community, and leaving something meaningful behind. That’s why this October, I’ll be joining Wilson, along with a group of incredible South Africans, to help build a school in rural South Africa. It’s a project that proves travel can change more than just the traveller; it can change lives. This episode is a reminder that tourism can be a force for good, that when we come together with purpose, we can create something bigger than ourselves. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando's. Filmed at the Dainfern Clubhouse. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

On this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with the incredible team behind Edenvale Care Centre Hospice: an organisation quietly doing life-changing work. From turning an old house into a warm, welcoming space to offering dignity, care and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments, this registered NPO is proof that kindness can carry us through anything. The Edenvale Hospice team supports patients and their families with palliative care, counselling, and unwavering compassion, reminding us all what it means to show up for each other. This episode is part of our Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes of South Africa. Watch, be inspired, and let us know who you’d like us to feature next by emailing info@goodthingsguy.com 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at the offices. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.