JacPod Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

The Good Things Guy is on a mission to change what the world pays attention to. Brent Lindeque believes there's good news all around us & the 100's of stories he receives every day are his proof. Brent spends his time hunting down & reporting on the best Good News stories from South Africa, and the world. In Good Things Guy, you'll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories!
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals
120 Episodes
68 – 88

Richard Wright - on overcoming the odds

He is a three time, stage four brain cancer survivor who overcame all the odds of beating cancer whilst at the same time competing in some of the world’s toughest endurance events, including six Ironman triathlons in that time. He is an expert on the power of the brain, change…
17 Sep 2019 41 min

Good Things Guy breaks format as our tears for SA continue

This episode of Good Things Guy is not Brent Lindeque's usual format. He continues to highlight crimes against South Africa's women and children, following one of our darkest weeks. The TEARS Foundation's founder Mara Glennie joins Brent in studio to talk about the crisis, and how TEARS is helping those…
10 Sep 2019 24 min

South African women stand up - and speak up

Parts of South Africa are on fire, women are being raped, violently beaten and murdered & numerous children have been kidnapped. But that was just Monday this week. When you think about what is going on in SA, it is easy to get lost in negativity, and the anger. But…
3 Sep 2019 33 min

Plastic waste in SA… how bad is it?

At GREEN HOME, sustainability is their passion, their vision and their daily work. They exist to supply South Africa with a great range of environmentally friendly food packaging in the best way they can. They are here to change some trends, rewrite some rules and usher in a big-picture-thinking way…
13 Aug 2019 16 min

GirlCode - Empowering SA women and girls through technology!

GirlCode strives to alleviate South Africa’s high unemployment rate through targeted technology skills and capacitation initiatives, including a GirlCoder Club, workshops and a Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) accelerator. They facilitate collaboration between women from divergent backgrounds in creating innovative and sustainable solutions. They believe that the more women…
6 Aug 2019 18 min

Kirsten Landman's incredible story and latest grueling challenge

Kirsten Landman is a professional offroad and hard enduro rider from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She's been riding since the age of 8 and turned professional at the age of 22. What started as just fun with her family, has now turned into Kirsten making history and a name for herself…
30 Jul 2019 20 min

Alfred Adriaan… the most motivational comedian in SA (from Hankey)

Alfred Adriaan is a well rounded, hilariously funny and relatable comedian and his comedy is deeply rooted in everyday life. He's been nominated for 5 South African Comics Choice awards in only 4 years. He has also performed to international audiences in New York City at the Broadway Comedy club…
23 Jul 2019 46 min

World First: Life-saving blood to be delivered by drones in SA

The South African National Blood Service and Western Cape Blood Service recently came together to showcase how they intend to save more lives using drone technology. That’s right… blood will be delivered by drones in South Africa! Jonathan Louw, CEO of the South African National Blood Service, joined Brent Lindeque…
16 Jul 2019 25 min

Wheelchair to Walking: I started walking because I was frustrated

In 2005, Shaun Hide was knocked down on the highway after experiencing trouble with his vehicle. He was dragged for approximately 900 meters and spent 3 months in hospital. Shaun's led a relatively normal life since then and achieved so much with a 'broken' body, even learning to walk on…
9 Jul 2019 47 min

SA Start-ups: Get your hands on R2-million!

AlphaCode Incubate is inviting start-ups with game-changing business ideas in financial services to become part of AlphaCode. Eight businesses will each qualify for a R2 million package. It’s like a real life Shark Tank for small businesses, with BIG ideas! Andile Maseko joins Brent Lindeque to chat about last year’s…
18 Jun 2019 22 min

Inspirational Instagram

James de Villiers, a journalist at Business Insider has created an Instagram video series where he shoots 1 minute videos with inspirational South Africans. James joined Brent Lindeque in studio today to discuss his series and also what inspires him about South Africa!
11 Jun 2019 13 min

Rare Bears of South Africa

There are the cutest teddy bears being made locally which not create jobs but also much needed awareness for Rare Diseases South Africa. The Rare Bear Project is all about supporting their community. From providing support to families with rare diseases, to creating jobs and income generating opportunities to the…
4 Jun 2019 13 min

Ride the beloved country

This week we’re getting a little sporty but it’s not that different because it’s also sport with a bit of good! joberg2c is riding the off-roads less travelled and trails never explored across four provinces of South Africa. It is sharing a passion for mountain biking with those who love…
28 May 2019 15 min

SKEEF: Harsh realities of being gay in SA highlighted in new doccie

'Does God hate Gays' and 'Where are our gay South African role models' are just a few episode titles of SKEEF, a new South African documentary series that sets out to expose the realities of being LGBTI+ in South Africa. This Afrikaans documentary is a raw representation of modern Queer…
21 May 2019 19 min

Jason Greer dishes some inside info on The Bachelor SA

Jason Greer is an accomplished Master of Ceremonies, TV presenter, actor, voice artist and current host of 'The Bachelor SA’ - the very popular dating and relationship reality show. And being the final of the Bachelor SA this week, Jason joins Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque in studio to chat…
7 May 2019 26 min

Why small business in South Africa matters

If you've heard of Shark Tank, 90 Rules for Entrepreneurs, or the Beancounter then you would have heard of Marnus Broodryk... an entrepreneur, best selling author & massive advocate for small businesses in South Africa. He joins Brent Lindeque in the JacPod studio…
30 Apr 2019 23 min

Tables are turned: Brent is interviewed by fellow podcaster Kev Sanders

What happens when two hosts get inside the same studio to chat about podcasting, South Africa and all the good things in-between? They realise that perspective, kindness and communication can change the world! Yup… the future of podcasting is that it is the perfect medium to talk, listen and make…
16 Apr 2019 35 min

Lyle Houldsworth: his miraculous story of survival

On 23 November 2018, an armed gang opened fire on Lyle Houldsworth, a construction manager paying employees after a project. Lyle was rushed to hospital where doctors treated him for heavy wounds in his throat. The prognosis was unknown, doctors hoped that he would survive but knew that he would…
9 Apr 2019 26 min

Why Brent got a tattoo for Organ Donation (& why it matters)

Life is the best gift you can give. It’s why TELL (Transplant Education for Living Legacies) helps educate South Africans about organ and tissue donation. TELL was created with heart, for hearts (and other organs). One of the founders, Fawn Rogers, joins Brent Lindeque in studio to discuss her first…
2 Apr 2019 27 min
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