Best Samuel C Long Podcasts (2025)

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Power Elite Book: AI, Gold & Bubbles 47:14

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Ongama Mtimka about C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite and how its themes of concentrated political, economic, and military power remain relevant today. He also interviewed Warren Ingram on investment strategies during market bubbles, and later discussed the AI boom and gold rush with Vincent Anthonyrajah and David Shapiro. F…

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Friday File: Local luxury design with Naledi Dlamini 10:35

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Stephen Grootes profiles Naledi Dlamini, an emerging designer redefining luxury design in South Africa. Under the mentorship of TSHEPO Jeans founder Tshepo Mohlala, she created a limited couture denim capsule unveiled at The Luxurious Marble Circus in October 2025, blending storytelling, craftsmanship, and high-fashion elegance. The Money Show is a…

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Market commentary with Grant Nader: 10 October 2025 2:38

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Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers, joins host Stephen Grootes to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business develo…

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The Money Show Explainer: This why your Rand is bulking up some strength 4:34

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Stephen Grootes speaks to André Cellier, Director and Currency Risk Strategist at Treasury One, about why the rand is showing surprising strength lately. After starting 2025 at around R18.82 to the US dollar, the rand has firmed to about R17.20–R17.25. That rally is being supported by a softer US dollar, rising gold prices hitting fresh records (wh…

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Prosus rolls out AI to revolutionise ecommerce 5:45

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI at Prosus, about the launch of Large Commerce Models (LCMs), agentic AI systems set to replace traditional search and recommendation engines, hyperpersonalising ecommerce at scale and reshaping the future of digital shopping across platforms like iFood, OLX, eMag, and Despegar. The Money Show…

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Why the knives are out for the PIC’s investment boss 6:01

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where internal divisions and clashes over investment strategy have put the asset manager’s investment head in the spotlight, raising fresh questions about governance at the custodian of more than R2.5 trillion in …

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NFL Week 6 Picks and Preview, Max Has The Worst Night Possible With Eagles & Phillies, Commanders Center Tyler Biadasz + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:41:49

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Max is down bad as the Phillies lose in an all time fashion and the Eagles get smoked by the Giants. We talk Playoff Baseball, the Yankees get eliminated, Cubs and Tigers force Game 5 and Max wants to blow up all his sports teams (00:00:00-00:44:15). Week 6 picks and preview for all of Sundays games and we talk Flacco in Cincy, the Browns never win…

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Investment School: Between the AI Boom and the Gold Rush: Understanding bubbles and safe havens 20:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Vincent Anthonyrajah, CEO of Differential Capital, and David Shapiro, veteran stockbroker and chief global equity strategist at Sasfin, on “Between the AI Boom and the Gold Rush: Understanding Bubbles and Safe Havens.” As investors chase AI hype, others turn to gold and traditional safe havens, a reminder that knowing when…

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Small Business Focus: Why small businesses can’t afford to lose sight of their customers 7:08

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab, about why many small businesses lose touch with their customers as they grow. Jonkheid explains how the daily grind of running a business often drowns out customer feedback - until warning signs like rising complaints, repeat sales, and stagnant growth s…

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Tech Thursday: NYC sues tech giants over youth mental health crisis 6:07

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about New York City's landmark lawsuit against tech giants like Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis through addictive platform designs and harmful viral trends such as "subway surfing.” The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journal…

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What SA’s most expensive resort means for destination-scale tourism 4:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Annah Watkinson, Head of Global Finance: Coastal Regions at Absa CIB, about how the R2 billion Club Med Tinley development on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast marks a turning point for South Africa’s tourism industry. Developed by the Collins Residential Consortium in partnership with Club Med, this is the country’s most expens…

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Inside Dis-Chem’s next chapter: CEO Rui Morais on growth, innovation, and strategy 5:38

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Stephen Grootes interviews Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, following the company’s Strategic Business Update. Morais outlines how the retail pharmacy giant plans to drive sustainable growth through digital transformation, supply chain efficiency, and expansion into healthcare services. He also reflects on consumer trends, competitive pressu…

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Market commentary with Viv Governder : 9th October 2025 3:48

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Viv Govender, Portfolio Manager at Rand Swiss, joins host Stephen Grootes to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment…

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PIC sets aside R1.35 billion to fund early-stage mining projects 6:49

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private eq…

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Salga pushes back against Eskom’s power plan 5:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Energy Expert at IMPOWER, Matthew Cruise, about the constitutional and governance concerns surrounding Eskom’s proposed Distribution Agency Agreement, which Salga warns could undermine municipal authority and accountability in electricity distribution. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio p…

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Shapeshifter: Noleen Samuels – Co-founder and owner of bioCURE 19:03

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Stephen Grootes profiles Noleen Samuels, co-founder and owner of bioCURE, a first-generation entrepreneur making her mark in the facilities and waste management industry. Through bioCURE, Samuels provides sustainable and innovative solutions that help businesses manage waste more efficiently and responsibly. With access to international brands boas…

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Consumer Ninja – “Sign here, regret later”: The hidden risks of blind contract signing 9:25

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja, Wendy Knowler, about the troubling trend of people signing contracts without reading them, and the role commission-driven salespeople and their employers play in exploiting that blind trust. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the lat…

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Business Unusual: Mental health awareness and the workplace 5:51

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Zanele Njapha, Board Chair of The UnLearning Children Foundation, as the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month under the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.” Njapha sheds light on Africa’s silent mental health crisis, where millions struggle without access to care, and highlights her organisation’s work in…

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'Moral fraud and fake transformation affecting SA’s economy' 7:17

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Makone Maja, Strategic Engagements Manager at the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), about how moral fraud and fake transformation are undermining South Africa’s economy. Maja unpacks how manipulated procurement processes enable the looting of public funds, the appointment of unqualified officials weakens institutions, and…

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Peak social media - are users tuning out? 8:06

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dion Chang, CEO and Co-founder of Flux Trends, about how social media may have reached its breaking point as platforms drown in outrage and AI-generated content. Chang reflects on whether September 2025 marks the moment social media “jumped the shark", shifting from a space for connection to a noisy digital wasteland. With…

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SARS threatens to reveal Lucky Montana’s tax records over fraud allegations 5:35

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles de Wet, Executive at ENSafrica in the Tax practice, about the warning from SARS to disclose the tax records of former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana, unless he retracts fraud allegations made against the revenue service. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He e…

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Day One of the Joburg Mining Indaba 5:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how global geopolitics are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape and the renewed importance of PGMs and gold, to what’s on the agenda on Wednesday including coal’s evolving role, reviving diamond mining, u…

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Market commentary with Chris Steward: 8th October 2025 4:35

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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities,…

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Sports are so back. We talk Thursday Night Football and a great win for the Niners and Mac Jones (00:00:00-00:12:01). Playoff Baseball and the Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers and Cubs advance (00:12:01-00:25:42). Big Cat fulfilled a lifetime goal of winning the 50/50 raffle and recaps an all time week at Wrigley (00:25:42-00:46:01). Week 5 Picks and Previ…