Best The Unreal Book Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 397: Yeti Madness 2:08:24

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2d ago2:08:24

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to Monday night for a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro! Eric shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the infamous Yeti came to be — and who was responsible for the hilariously unforgettable idea. Then, Massive Heat host Raj Giri joins the show to break down the latest headlines in profe…

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Writing Lessons From... Starstruck 16:09

3d ago16:09

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aka When a Character Changes the Story This week it's all about all three series of Starstruck, available on BBC iPlayer, and Jessie's journey. The episode looks at: middles are so tough the importance of listening to your characters how sometimes the story isn't the one you thought it would be, sometimes it's something better. Read instead of list…

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Zuma ordered to "pay back the money" & Skabenga the Cat's gets a statue 2:31

4d ago2:31

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The Gauteng High Court has ordered Jacob Zuma to pay back the money in 60 days and The Oyster Box Hotel unveiled a bronze statue in memory of Skabenga The Cat WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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Log of Extranormal Events, Vol. 1.2 14:20

4d ago14:20

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CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY various authors:www.scp-wiki.net/log-of-extranormal-eventsLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supp…

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Cena vs AJ for the Last Time: The Retirement Tour Watch-Along 37:00

4d ago37:00

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As John Cena's very bumpy retirement tour nears its conclusion, WWE did the smartest thing since re-turning him babyface: They booked a match with AJ Styles. Cena vs AJ is quietly one of the best rivalries of the last 10 years, and it's exactly the kind of showdown Cena should be having as he sails off into the sunset. Join us as we rewatch this fi…

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The psychology of payday 10:19

5d ago10:19

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Payday is around the corner - so close, yet sooo far! And Darren, Sky and Carmen wanted to know from you if you prefer getting paid monthly, or would you rather get paid weekly or once a year (a lumpsum). KZN had some pretty valid arguments... WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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Ding Dong Darren for hire! Here's how... 4:46

5d ago4:46

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Ding Dong Darren is making a comeback for one day only and you can have him at your kid's birthday party this year! Here's how you can make their dream come true WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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These Matric subjects should be open book exams... 9:22

6d ago9:22

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Matric exam season has officially commenced and YOH - the stress has started! Don't you just wish a few subjects would be open book exams? Well, Darren, Sky and Carmen asked KZN to share their suggestions and the responses were valid and hilarious! WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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87: Rob Laundy | 80's Horror Movies | WIMP-O-WEEN VII 1:06:25

6d ago1:06:25

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Welcome back ROB!! WIMP-O-WEEN VII IS HERE AND WE TALK THE MOVIES THAT MAKE HALLOWEEN GREAT! Link to all Socials and Patreon!By Erik Anderson

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Marc Lottering and Anwar Mckay: A life worth writing about 7:19

7d ago7:19

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We know Marc Lottering for his sharp wit and laugh-out-loud comedy—but this time, he joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen with his husband, Anwar McKay, to share a very different story. Anwar has just written a best-selling book about his own life, and together they opened up about love, resilience, and what it means to tell your truth. Webpage…

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Episode 396: Eric Bischoff's Top 5 Marathon 2:08:13

9d ago2:08:13

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On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at some of Eric’s most talked-about Top 5 lists! From the greatest members of the nWo to his most infamous WCW firings, Eric revisits his picks and the stories behind them — and you get to decide if he made the right calls. It’s a fun, reflective, and revealing trip down memory lane on …

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Darren asks the Ndlovu Youth Choir for a BIG favour 9:47

10d ago9:47

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The incredible Ndlovu Youth Choir joined Darren, Sky and Carmen on East Coast Breakfast ahead of their big show at the Durban Playhouse! Darren also aked them for a HUGE favour WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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Plane crash tragedy in Howick, KZN 4:46

11d ago4:46

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A search and rescue operation unfolded dramatically in the skies over KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday (15 October) after two light aircraft sent out MAYDAY calls, sparking an urgent response from emergency services. The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) confirmed after the distress signal came through to air traffic control. East Coast Brea…

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We need your help to feed more families this festive season 3:44

12d ago3:44

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The festive season is around the corner and ECR is looking forward to feeding more families this year with YOUR help! Whether its R100, R100,000 or a wheelbarrow, every donation helps to make a difference in a family's life during the festive season. Here's how you can help feed smiles with East Coast Radio. Webpage…

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86: David Corkill | The PACC Waco | WIMP-O-WEEN VI 1:00:53

13d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Welcome David to WIMP NATION! Learn about how David started The Performing Arts Community Center in Waco!! Truly an awesome guest, spectacular impressions. Check out the PACC in the link below! https://www.paccwaco.com/ Please Rate & Review the podcast!!!!!!!!!!!! Socials & Patreon!By Erik Anderson

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MasterChef judge Katlego Mlambo speaks fatherhood, steaks and the secrets behind the camera 15:00

14d ago15:00

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Celebrity chef and MasterChef SA judge Katlego Mlambo joins Darren, Sky, and Carmen to dish on the sizzling return of MasterChef South Africa for its sixth season! From what it really takes to be a contestant, to juicy behind-the-scenes secrets, this episode serves up everything you need to know before entering the competition yourself. Could YOU b…

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#655: Grisly Man 1:50:53

14d ago1:50:53

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Teddy’s photo shoot, Francine the cat, Bidets, Q goes soft, fatal familial insomnia, new game-Thinker or StinkerBy Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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Episode 395: The WCW Invasion Was D.O.A. 1:53:21

16d ago1:53:21

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to discuss how WCW’s talent roster was evolving during the development of Monday Nitro. Eric opens up about why he found it difficult to trust one particular talent hire and the lessons he learned from that experience. The guys also break down Eric’s Top 5 reasons why the WCW Invasion …

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Writing Lessons From... Save Yourselves! 10:12

17d ago10:12

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aka When One Idea Inspires a Whole Story And what to do when that original idea no longer quite fits with the story that grows around it. Have you ever heard of Save Yourselves!? It's worth having a watch if you can find it, especially for the ending. But if you can't, enjoy this spoiler-full episode! Please hit follow wherever you listen to your p…

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Ronda Rousey's Debut at Mania: The Stephanie McMahon Watch-Along 28:56

18d ago28:56

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We promised (or threatened) it and now it's here: Stephanie McMonth concludes with our first-ever Stephanie McMahon watch-along. It was tough to choose from all the exquisite Stephanie matches, but we finally found a hidden gem: Stephanie and Triple H versus Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 34. This is Ronda's debut, when hope was everyw…

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Darren's daughter is looking for her first job and KZN had some suggestions 7:38

20d ago7:38

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By East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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85: Conspiracy: The Bennington Triangle | Mitchy | WIMP-O-WEEN V 1:20:05

20d ago1:20:05

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Join us for the 5th installment of WIMP-O-WEEN! Mitchy and I do a shallow dive in the The Bennington Triangle mystery and conspiracy. Socials & Patreon!By Erik Anderson

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Who gets the front seat - you mom or your wife? 10:48

21d ago10:48

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Darren had an awkward family quagmire this past weekend where his mother and his wife couldn't agree on who gets to be passenger princess. Turns out, he's not the only one who goes through this. So we asked KZN to help settle this - who gets the front seat in this situation? WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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We're giving KZN 29 litres of fuel for our 29th birthday! 1:50

21d ago1:50

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We're turning 29 years young and to celebrate, we're giving YOU 29 litres of fuel - courtesy of Engen - to thank you for being with us all these years! This Thursday (9 October), East Coast Radio will be live at Engen's all across KZN to fill your tank up 29 times over! WebpageBy East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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#654: Mother Slug 1:07:33

21d ago1:07:33

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Tilly Norwood, Riyadh comedy festival, Bry & Q offer advice, do raccoons ‘feel’, TESD saves a listener, old rock and rollers.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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Episode 394: Mean Gene's 1-900 Hustle 2:21:03

23d ago2:21:03

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to revisit a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro. Eric shares his firsthand experiences working with the roster at the time and the strategy behind counter-programming a pre-taped Monday Night RAW. Plus, we get a breakdown of how the iconic WCW hotline started and how Mean Gene took it…

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Writing Lessons From... Alien: Earth 19:23

24d ago19:23

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aka Start Your Third Act Without Being Boring! This is the longest episode (so far) of Writing Lessons From... and why is explained in the intro. If you'd like to go straight to the writing lessons, they begin properly at 15:26. But there's also an important message for all storytellers at the beginning and the rest of it is context, so I hope you'…

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84: WORST IMPRESSIONS LIVE! | September 2025 | The PACC Waco 1:20:08

27d ago1:20:08

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The very first "WORST IMPRESSIONS LIVE!" 9-13-2025 Featuring Mitchy, Jen and Kelly! Thank you all for coming! https://www.paccwaco.com/ Socials and Patreon!By Erik Anderson

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#653: Vinegar Boy 1:06:44

28d ago1:06:44

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Dubai chocolate, Q meets everyone, robot taxis, Christmas, Christopher Meloni, a HUGE announcement is dropped.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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Episode 393: WWE Ruined The nWo 2:00:32

1M ago2:00:32

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dig into the buzz around a possible Macho Man Randy Savage movie hitting the big screen. Eric also reveals never-before-told details about a planned Hulk Hogan movie that was set to star a major Hollywood A-lister. Plus, the guys break down Eric’s Top 5 reasons the nWo experiment failed in WWE. And if th…

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Writing Lessons From... Growing a Family in Sitcoms 12:34

1M ago12:34

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aka The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family. The writing lesson in this episode focuses on something every single storyteller needs to know, so it's worth 12 minutes of your time. While you're walking the dog or on the treadmill or making lunch and cleaning the toilet (careful those earbuds don't fall in!). Without giving a spoiler as to the big writ…

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Baboon on the loose in KZN - Here's what to do ... 3:38

1M ago3:38

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This week Durban’s been buzzing with reports of a baboon on the loose! First, we heard it was caught in a trap now word is, there’s another one still running free. Clint Halkett-Siddall, the Operations Director for CROW joined East Coast Breakfast to confirm. To find out what you should do when encountering a baboon in the city, and who to contact,…

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Pick KZN's best Rugby Rap! 1:10

1M ago1:10

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The Springboks are playing against Argentina on Saturday 27 September… and it’s happening at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban! Carmen Reddy Ticket Fairy is giving away a VVIP match day experience courtesy of Vodacom! Your prize includes: Suite Tickets — Watch the clash from a private suite with unbeatable views of the pitch. Gourmet H…

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SCP-157 - Mimetic Predator 7:58

1M ago7:58

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CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY eric_h:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-157License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Patro…

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Stephanie's Places, the ESPN+ Stephanie McMahon Show 36:50

1M ago36:50

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With Stephanie McMahon announced as the next major inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, there's no better time to sit back and review her ESPN+ show, Stephanie's Places. We totally planned this, you guys. Join us as we discuss Stephanie's latest foray as a WWE-adjacent personality and examine her first guest, Phil "CM Punk" Brooks.…

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KZN raps for rugby: The VIP experience up for grabs 4:38

1M ago4:38

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The Springboks are taking on Argentina this weekend at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park stadium, and the tickets are expensive and super limited. So - East Coast Breakfast and Vodacom are giving one lucky KZN listener the chance to win a VIP experience to this epic clash... But - you've gotta give us your best rap! Do you have the bars to win this excl…

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83: Batman | Live Show Brief 34:38

1M ago34:38

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I talk comic books and the live show! Thank you all for your support! Hope to see you at the next WIMP LIVE! Socials and Patreon!By Erik Anderson

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Its official! Bryan Adams is coming to Durban! 1:51

1M ago1:51

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Global music legend Bryan Adams is bringing his Roll With The Punches Tour to the Durban ICC on 28 April 2026. With his unforgettable chart-topping hits and electrifying stage presence, this promises to be one of the biggest concerts of the year. Brought to you by Big Concerts, in association with East Coast Radio, this is your chance to experience…

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#652: CUD 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

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Bry goes straight edge, podcast commercials, S&M priest, cruise fight, Donny Osmond, old singers.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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Episode 392: Confusionpalooza 2:23:22

1M ago2:23:22

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by Raj Giri to break down the confusion surrounding WWE’s upcoming PLE, Wrestlepalooza. Did WWE do enough to explain how fans can watch the event on ESPN? The guys also dig into WrestleMania 43’s move to Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for WWE’s “Super Bowl” moving forward. Plus, Eric shar…

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Writing Lessons From... Barbie 10:29

1M ago10:29

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aka Big Themes, Little Themes, Cardboard Box Finally, I managed to watch Barbie! And I tried to stay away from the big themes and focus on the things that I found interesting as a storyteller. Come and join the mailing list at www.writeintothewoods.com/writinglessonsfrom John Cena is also mentioned in episodes 8 and 6! He gets everywhere.…

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World Food Day starts with YOU! 13:02

1M ago13:02

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This year, World Food Day falls on 16 October, a day that marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization back in 1945. Last year, we partnered with RCL to make a difference, and this year, we’re taking it even bigger and better. Find out exactly how you can get involved on ecr.co.za and help make a real impact in the fig…

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KZN's hacks on reducing food waste - you might wanna take notes 7:27

1M ago7:27

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As we launch our World Food Day campaign with the Do More Foundation, East Coast Breakfast asked KZN how they actively reduce food waste at home! From freezing leftovers to sharing excess food with neighbours and homeless people, its clear that KZN hates wasting precious food - especially in this economy. Webpage…

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SCP-156 - Reanimating Pomegranate 8:57

1M ago8:57

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CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Oresthin:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-156License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Pat…