The Joyride
Join The Joyride with Nico van der Westhuizen, Nikki van der Linde, Kayla Barker and JayBee Makhalemele weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00.
Weird Wide Web - Trampoline Bridges
"Nine years ago, an idea spread like wildfire across the internet, a trampoline bridge over Paris’s River Seine. Although the concept soon went viral, it remained unrealized until 2021."
Podcast of the week - Hollywood & Crime (Young Charlie)
How did Charles Manson become an evil, cunning monster? In August 1969, the world is shocked by the savage murders of movie star Sharon Tate and four others at the sprawling Hollywood Hills estate she shares with film director Roman Polanski. When the following night another couple is brutally slaughtered,…
Weird Wide Web - 3P Printed steak
Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have 3D printed wagyu beef, and it looks very close to the real thing.
Lifehacks with Nikki
Ever worried about a sweat stain? Or maybe your stokings tearing? Well this week, Nikki has the perfect tips to help you out.
Weird Wide Web - Nightmare on Elm Street house for sale
The Los Angeles home from the 1984 movie A Nightmare on Elm Street has been listed for sale in time for Halloween with an asking price of $3.5 million.
What's on the menu - Avocado Ice cream
Our in house chef, Chef Maridine is back! This week, she has a rather peculiar dessert, but one sure to tickle your taste buds.
Weird Wide Web - Gotham City themed restaurants
Behind the secret entrance lie five restaurant and bar spaces, all immaculately designed. A Gotham City-themed restaurant has opened in London's Soho - but you'll need a keen eye to spot it.
Conspiracy Corner - Did WWE predict 9/11?
The internet is laden with conspiracy theories regarding the infamous terrorist attacks on the twin towers. One can have their pick from a huge variety and ironically, most of them are logical and put forth a cogent argument.
Weird Wide Web - Captain Beany
A baked bean fanatic has adapted every aspect of his life to centre around his 'passion' and has even forked out over £10,000 ($13,700) on bean-themed merch.
Obsession of the week - FirePit+
Ever wanted to have a braai, but really not in the mood for the smoke for some odd reason? Nico found a very nifty useful tool for the upcoming braai season that will give you the great braai taste, without the smoke. Basically, you can braai inside your house.
Weird Wide Web - Pablo Escobar's hippos
Around 100 hippos descended from hippos previously owned by Pablo Escobar are the first non-human creatures to be legally considered people by a U.S. court.
Podcast of the week - Imagined Life (The Model)
What is it like to be famous before you’re famous? What is it like to walk in the shoes of another person? Each episode of Imagined Life takes you on an immersive journey into the life of a world-famous person. It’ll be someone you may think you know, even admire…
Weird Wide Web - NZ boy wants everyone to see his cool toys
A 4-year-old New Zealand boy was visited by a police officer after calling emergency services to ask for somebody to come and see his collection of toys. The officer reported that the toys were, indeed, pretty cool.
Life Hacks with Nikki
Nikki is back with some weird yet useful hacks. some tips to keep your battery lasting longer, how to retain information after studying & how to increase your concentration.
Weird Wide Web - Its raining waste
A man and his garden were splashed with human waste from a plane flying overhead. And you thought you were having a bad day, eh?
What's on the menu - Biltong salad
Chef Maridine is back with another easy recipe for you to try this weekend. Today she helps make a salad from one of South Africa's favorite snack, biltong.
Anrich Nortje on The Joyride
Aaron & Nico catch up with Protea cricketer Anrich Nortje. They talk the upcoming cricket world cup and the readiness of the team.
Weird Wide Web - Woman finds Amazon has thousands of recordings of her
A woman has been shocked to discover just how much data Amazon has collected about her.
Louzanne Coetzee meets a fan
Nico & Aaron helped an 8 year old blind young man meet one of his heroes, Paralympian Louzanne Coetzee.
Conspiracy Corner - ISS UFO footage
UFO hunter, Scott C Waring, believed he might have just see a UFO. He believes that the mysterious "craft" is getting ready to leave the ocean and launches into space.