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 - The Art of Hair Hanging
Only a handful of aerialists, including Erin Blaire of New York City, have cautiously and creatively trained to resurrect this classis circus act knows as the hair hang.
Prof. Matie Hoffmann on The Joyride
"If a small asteroid or large meteoroid survives its fiery passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on its surface, it is then called a meteorite, scientists say. Nico chats to Prof. Hoffmann who explains exactly what it was that many South Africans saw on Tuesday night.
Conspiracy Corner - Staircases In The Woods
According to one woman on TikTok, if you spot random staircases while enjoying a stroll through woodlands or a forest you should never climb the stairs, no matter how tempted you may be.
Weird Wide Web - Toilet-turned-cafe
There's nothing better than seeing an old building find a new purpose. And while some old banks become pubs, schools become hotels and churches become apartments - public toilets in Bristol and London have been transformed into cafes, and is attracting some hype not just for its unusual origins.
Obsession of the week - JayBee's History obsession
Turns out JayBee is a history buff.
Weird Wide Web - Miracle baby shark
Officials at an Italian aquarium said a baby smooth-hound shark was born in a tank in which only females are kept in what might be the first documented case of asexual reproduction for the species.
Podcast of the Week - Launch
Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Maybe you're one of them. But what does it take to go from dream to launch? Screenwriter John August (Go, Big Fish, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) sought to find out as he tackled something he’d only ever dreamed of:…
Weird Wide Web - Coldest Swim on Earth
Do you avoid the beach when the water gets cold? Lewis Pugh doesn't. This British-South African swimmer has swum in the Antarctic — and now he's going to Greenland to complete "the coldest swim on Earth."
Lifehacks with Nikki
This week, Nikki's hacks focus more on our health.
Weird Wide Web - Bogus Mediums
Is the truth really out there? Well a BBC 3 journalist thought so and really wanted to know whether there are people in this world that communicate with those on the other side of the veil.
What's on the Menu - A twisted recipe
Chef Maridine is back, this time with a recipe, that has "unusual" ingredients.
Weird Wide Web - A piece of cake sells for $2000
A royal fan has bought a piece of one of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding cakes for $2,565 at auction, more than 40 years after the couple got married. The large piece of cake includes a royal coat of arms made from gold, red, blue and silver sugar. It…
Conspiracy Corner - Time Travel
A person named "John Titor" started posting on the Internet one day, claiming to be from the future and predicting the end of the world. Then he suddenly disappeared, never to be heard from again. Until now!
Weird Wide Web - Married to a legendary ghost
Woman claims to be married to the ghost of Michael Jackson. Kathleen Roberts revealed in an article about how the relationship started and that the ghost only seems to want to dance and sing. "He talks to me a lot, which is not what I expected from the shy man…
The Joyride - New Springbok player? (Parody)
Do the Springboks have a new player for Saturday's test that no one has heard of before? The Springboks have announced their team for Saturday's second clash against Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Apparently there is a new team member that does not appear on the team sheet?
Obsession of the week - Padrone Ring
It is a wearable and fashionable ring that is a wireless mouse. Padrone Ring turns any place into a mouse that can be a table or your lap, providing a large work area. This ring can become a great startup.
Weird Wide Web - The Glass Armonica
Ben Franklin's Armonica was becoming a true icon in the music world, until it started wreaking havoc on the minds and bodies of performers and their audiences.
Podcast of the week - Satellite Sisters
Women's Humor, Health and Happiness. Award-winning pep talk for modern women. Hosted by Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan, real sisters with very different lives, Satellite Sisters informs listeners daily lives with entertaining conversation, smart advice and positive support. With laughter and friendship, Satellite Sisters tackles current events, family/friends…
Weird Wide Web Pod - Wally the wandering walrus.
Dubbed "Wally", the arctic animal has been on a journey of thousands of miles, with stops in the UK, France and as far south as Spain. He reappeared in Co Waterford last week, and now the mammal has "hauled out" on a boat belonging to Clonakilty Distillery in West Cork.
Life Hacks with Nikki
Nikki is back with some hacks!