Crushing On Media

13/05/2024

In our latest bumper issue of Crushing On Magazine, we spoke about thruples and trios in honour of Challengers, as well as Comic-Con Cape Town, road movies and more.

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Also Comic-Con Cape Town, nepo babies, and what you missed in the news

22/04/2024

Learn more about the changes at Crushing son and more in our latest newsletter:

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welcome to the new crushing on.

20/04/2024

Just a little note from us x

We know it’s been a while but we’ve been hard at work creating new content for you.

We are now no longer just a podcast but we will be bringing you written, audio and video content about pop culture with a focus on diversity and, of course, African content.

Get updated about what’s coming and our content on our newsletter, Crushing On Magazine.

Subscribe here: crushingon.substack.com

Much love
Caryn, Rebecca and Leanne

14/11/2023

In case you missed it: we now have a free weekly newsletter that features editorials, recommendations, pop culture, fashion, beauty news and more!

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Some words on this year's People's S*xiest Man and some other debut fathers.

08/08/2023

It’s the biggest movie of the year & we had A LOT of thoughts...

So we gathered , and to chat about it🙌

We discussed the writing, what we loved or hated & whether we thought it lived up to the hype

🎧 listen now at the link in our bio💖

25/07/2023

NEW EP!📢

This week, we chat to , writer & star of Runs in the Family. Featuring at , the film is a road trip drama of a father & transgender son as they make their way across the country to rescue the son’s long lost mother from rehab.

We spoke about the the film, the experiences of q***r people in the industry, what it was like working with his father, who also directs the film, & more!

Listen now at the link in our bio😎

17/07/2023

🚨| New ep!

Tough time deciding what to watch with all the blockbusters on circuit?🎥

This week, we chat to editor & journalist,
about what he’s recently seen & loved, including The Little Mermaid, Fast X, GOTG3, Indiana Jones & more!

🎧 listen now at the link in our bio

03/07/2023

New ep alert🚨

This week we chatted with

& from Strooi!

This Afrikaans romcom from

&

is pushing boundaries with its diverse cast🙌

We spoke about the film, diversifying the genre, and more!

🎧 listen now at the link in our bio!

22/06/2023

New Ep is up!

Love her or hate her, Devi and her shenanigans had us hooked and we NEEDED to chat about the final season of Never Have I Ever! In this roundtable episode- we chat about what we loved, what we hated and we relive some of our fave moments!

Listen now at the link in our bio😎

12/06/2023

New Episode is here! 🙌🏾

This week we explore the Star Wars universe with Nadia Darries, the co-writer and co-director of Aau’s Song, the final ep of season 2 of Star Wars Visions!

We talk about the path they took to work with Lucasfilm and Disney, navigating the world of animation as a woman of colour and how Aau’s Song represents a generation of South Africans finding the courage to use their voices.

Listen here: https://www.crushingonpodcast.com/episodes/nadia-darries

05/06/2023

New Ep alert!😎📣

Ari Aster’s new film Beau is Afraid tells the story of one man’s journey through the darkest recesses of his mind, finding horror and humour at every turn.

We chatted to & from BTG Productions about the film, its themes and the emotions it brought up in us.

Listen here:🎧 https://www.crushingonpodcast.com/episodes/beau-is-afraid

19/05/2023

📣NEW EPISODE📣 We chatted to an international model from South Africa about her unique journey, her triumphs in the industry (like being a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model) and navigating this world as a woman of colour.

We’re getting candid, we are talking about the glitz and glamour but also the challenges and how to overcome them.

🎧: Listen to the ep here: https://www.crushingonpodcast.com/episodes/lisa-marie-jaftha

05/05/2023

📢NEW EP ALERT📢

This week we spoke to director

& actor

from Netflix’s Do your worst!

We chatted about not living up to society’s expectations of women, leaning into the right to be chaotic and messy female friendships!

Listen at the link in our bio✨

03/05/2023

Yesterday it was reported that Pedro Pascal is joining Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn in Ridley Scott’s and we asked our Twitter followers who they think would be cast next. Do you agree with them? Who do you hope will be in the sequel?

02/05/2023

It was the last night and our Crushing On squad had a lot to say from the comforts of our couches and beds 💕✨

01/05/2023

Oh it’s just talking to about podcasting, amplifying marginalized voices, moving into video and the future of Crushing On, on the StreamerCon stage at 💕✨

Thank you for having us Comic Con! This was a dream come true 👌🏽

28/04/2023

Let’s talk about s*x, baby!

This week we chatted to and , the creators of Showmax’s S*x and Pleasure. We discuss the show, s*x and why South Africans often skirt around the issue

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20/04/2023

It’s finally here!!!🥳✨

In our first ep, we look at ‘invisible women’, how society decides who deserves to be seen and being a women of colour as we chat to Gail Mabalane , Ilse Klink & Shimmy-Isaacs Comedian from Unseen, ’s latest thriller series✨

🎧 here: https://www.crushingonpodcast.com/episodes/unseen

30/11/2022

Thank you to every ENTHUSIASTIC subscriber, listener, follower and fan! 🥰 You guys are so amazing 🙌🏾

wrapped

04/10/2022

COMPETITION TIME! 🎉

We’re giving away 3   hampers including a rucksack, sports towel, protein shaker & headband!

To enter, tell us what Kingdom the Agojie protect?
Comment below & don’t forget to follow us for a chance to win!

28/09/2022

NEW EP📢

We chat to creator Jahmil X. T. Qhubeka, about the inspiration behind - the groundbreaking fantasy set in ancient Africa! About prophecies, curses, tribal vendettas and the wrath of gods!

We also spoke to , about her role as Princess Zazi, playing strong female characters, first crushed (obvs) & more!🙌🏾

Listen at the link in our bio✨

07/09/2022

This week we chatted to one of South Africa’s most iconic influencers about her role in her debut film, Who’s My Daddy. We chat about the film, what it’s like to go from skit comedy to film acting & more!

We also caught up on our fave award winners, discussed the latest Britney debacle with her children who our favourite celeb father & son duos are👨‍👦

01/09/2022

It’s a new episode!

Time to sit back & enjoy our chat with Too Hot to Handle alum Carly Lawrence. We spoke about her experience on the groundbreaking reality show, her marriage & what she’s up to now.

We learnt all about Afrimaxx, the home channel’s new series which showcases artists, architects, jewellery & fashion from around the continent.

AND we discussed the Don’t Worry Darling drama with Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Shia LeBeouf👀 and gave you our favourite Architectural Digest-featured celebrity homes!

Listen at the link in our bio✨

29/08/2022

Did you guys check out this weekend👀

Want to win an exclusive hamper valued at over R1000? 😎

Comment below and tell us which band inspired the popular fanfic which culminated in this massive franchise?

Don’t forget to make sure you’re following us for a chance to win!

24/08/2022

NEW EPISODE!!

This week on the podcast we chat to the creators and cast of Netflix’s first Afrikaans series, Ludik.
We spoke to actors Arnold Vosloo, Rob van Vuuren, Diaan Lawrenson, Sean Cameron Michael, Inge Beckmann, 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 alleged homeless bachelor’s, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham getting 70 tattoos for his wife & our most iconic Afrikaans characters!

Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3AlreZj 😎

16/08/2022

Your Tuesday afternoon just got better🙌🏽😎

This week we were joined by content curator & tastemaker
!

We chatted about the hottest local artists to watch out for, our favourite dance songs & muuuuuch more!

Listen at the link in our bio ✨

10/08/2022

[Competiton] 👀

We’re giving away 3 hampers including a Bucket hat,
T-shirt & Laptop backpack valued at over R1000 each!

To win one, tell us which Bullet Train assassin you’re backing and why!

Comment below to win!