Frank with J and T

Janine and Tshego talk about the Met Gala (RIHANNA!), the movies Acrimony and Rafiki, the Roast of Somizi, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon and Blair Imani. Get into it! (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Janine and Tshego are joined by Whitney of the Fatty Boom Boom podcast to talk about fat activism and body positivity. You’ll also find some Beychella stanning, and no signs galore. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Imagine having a whole PHD? We call out CIS people and talk about protecting your space. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this catch up episode, Janine and Tshego talk about Nomzamo Mbatha, Mam’Winnie Mandela, cultural boycotts, The Slumflower, Black Panther, tinyletter newsletters and letting go of things that no longer serve us. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego talk about Laverne Cox on the cover of Cosmopolitan South Africa, Inxeba The Wound, Black Panther, Makosha Maja-Rasethaba and call out women who prop up sexual harassers. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Welcome to 2018! In this episode, Janine and Tshego talk goals, dreams, plans and accountability :) (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego talk about Zandi Tisani, Drs Viwe Mtwesi and Mpho Tshivhase, Miss Peru, consent classes in Kenya and #NaNoWriMo. They also react to Lindiwe Sisulu and Kevin Spacey. Oh, and an announcement: there'll be a Frank Live Show! (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego discuss how, in the patriarchy, we're all 'Stocko' to someone. They highlight Mary Sibande, Erika Lust, The Girl NDA, 'The Talk', Nobuhle Mtshali's Serithi Campaign, setting healthy boundaries and self-care and mental health. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego are joined by filmmaker Zandi Tisani (@ZandiTee). She’s headed to New York to participate in the Independent Pilot Competition at the New York Television Festival. Claps for her! We discuss everything from DotAfro.com, to Hana Shafi (@frizzkidart), homophobia in Tanzania, Phil Mpela and slut shaming, Basani Maluleke and Black Panther. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego discuss everyone and everything from Michelle Obama, to Mykki Blanco, Donna Karan, to Dove, and Mokgadi Mabela to Quvenzhané Wallis. We also discuss what it means to be scammed while Feminist. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego are joined by journalist, feminist and amazing woman Pontsho Pilane. They also discuss DJ Dimplez, Hugh Hefner, Azealia Banks - and the rest of this week's mess. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego cover A LOT of ground, from Inxeba, to Riky Rick, Serena and Venus Williams and Insecure Season 2. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this episode, Janine and Tshego co-sign Toya Delazy, Tumi Morake and Fenty Beauty! They also give no-signs to Maria Sharapova and Covergirl. Here are the details on the South African based beauty brands mentioned: Miss Salon London – www.misssalon.co.za Connie Transform - www.connietransform.com Malia Nailcare – www.malianailcare.co.za (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In the latest episode, Janine and Tshego answer some reader mail about violence on social media and anti-choice legislation. They also talk about #LetMeHelpCV, L'Oreal, Sibongile Mani, Lulama Ngalo-Morrison, John Lewis’ gender neutral kids clothes and so much more! (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Janine and Tshego have had enough with bad news. In this episode, they shine a light on womxn changemakers. An episode filled with Shine & Slay. (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Janine and Tshego want to know if we can ever really question our own privilege. In this episode, they talk about Maxine Waters, Esther Mahlangu, Destiny Magazine, poverty and rape statistics, Terry Pheto and Mampho Brescia’s Let’s Learn Toys educational toy store, Funeka Montjane and Robert Hamblin and Leigh Davids’ exhibition InterseXion. (The jingle you hear at the start and finish is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Janine and Tshego want to cancel Womxn’s Month. This is a messy episode that lives for drama, with topics including: Tibeb Girls, Grace Mugabe, Mduduzi Manana, Caster Semenya and even Bonang’s book. (The jingle you hear at the start and finish is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In this week's episode, Janine and Tshego discuss SLAYAGE. Thando Hopa, Nicolette Mason, Gabi Fresh, Tracy Oliver, Nthabeleng Likotsi and Khanyi Mbau are all DOING AMAZING (SWEETIE). Then there's the pure trash of Tbo Touch and Arthur Mafokate. The jingle you hear at the start and finish is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.

In the latest episode of Frank, Janine and Tshego discuss Marie Claire Naked, The Ninevites, R Kelly, Black woman podcasters, Beyonce and self-care. You can find the best Bad & Boujee remix on @Mdu_Nje's Twitter Account. The jingle you hear at the start and finish is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.

Rob Kardashian, Bathabile Dlamini, M&G Young 200 and so much more on the mind...

Janine and Tshego are back. Yes, for real this time. (The jingle you hear at the start and finish is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

In the latest episode, Janine and Tshego discuss: iQhiya art collective Blackbird books How likability can stop us from greatness An ANTM alum and ableism Support for the LGBTQI community post-Orlando Shooting Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi Compliments as self-care And a sexy #FixItFrank Oh, and thanks to Lerato for the awesome audio shout out!

Janine and Tshego are back and discussing their co- and no-signs. They chat about everyone from Cardi B, True Love magazine, Buhle Ngaba and normal girl magic.

Janine and Tshego sit down with Mohale Mashigo (aka Carol Mashigo and Black Porcelain) to discuss her debut novel The Yearning. Join them as they chat literature, writing, mental health, spirituality, co-signs and no-signs. The Yearning is available in all good book stores around South Africa.

Janine and Tshego are back in the studio and, for once, have zero No Signs! On the agenda this week: Staceyann Chin’s Living Room Protests Nomzamo Mbatha’s Cosmopolitan SA cover Photographer Tsoku Maela, Sarah Lewis’ ‘Embrace the near win’ TED Talk And Janine interviews the awesome Lelo Boyana, who created Just Curious and www.chica.co.za

Janine and Tshego discuss their Problematic Faves, sexual predation, Lupita's classy Vogue clapback, Janet Mock's brilliance and Milli Bongela's Mail & Guardian Sex Issue.

Janine and Tshego keep it short this episode, but still give some key shout outs: Lebogang Rasethaba’s documentary The People Versus The Rainbow Nation Brilliant scientists and Matric learners Kholiswa Ntshinga, 18, and Yolanda Nkala, 17, from Khayelitsha Professor Ncoza Dlova, head of UKZN’s Department of Dermatology, and Chief Specialist at King Edward and Albert Luthuli hospitals We also handle a #FixItFrank and dissect Euphonik’s sexist Twitter rant.

Janine and Tshego in full stan mode – celebrating the women of #RUReferenceList, #NotOkMalumKoolKat and of course Beyoncé’s undiluted #BlackGirlMagic that is LEMONADE.

In this jam packed #BlackGirlsRock edition of Frank, Janine and Tshego celebrate: Zanele and Zodwa Khumalo and their new bar, Town Pontsho Pilane’s journalism and activism Ciara’s petty tendencies Ditshego Sedikela’s The Tea Merchant The people behind Chapter 212 The founders of The Daily Vox Aisha Pandor’s SweepSouth Phiona Okumu's new gig at iTunes The West African techpreneurs behind Tress App And three makeup artists (Instagram: @palesamkhwanazi, Instagram: @themakeupstandsa and Instagram: @estrelaevra) you have to follow. PLUS Janine and Tshego announce the first Frank Live Show!

Thanks for your patience! It’s a long episode, as Janine and Tshego feature some pretty amazing shine and slayers: Lira Gigi LaMayne Whoopi Goldberg (yes, we know, we know) Cardi B Nomvelo Chalumbira and Simbongile Ndlangisa - the women behind digital magazine www.melenial.com Buhle Ngaba's The Girl Without A Sound Cynthia Jele’s Happiness is a Four Letter Word Panashe Chigumadzi’s Sweet Medicine Pumla Dineo Gqola’s Rape: A South African Nightmare

Janine and Tshego are back and giving props to Missy Elliot, Maria Borges and all the Mbokodos behind #FeesMustFall and #EndOutsourcing.

Janine and Tshego discuss Ayanda, the movie, Trevor Noah, tipping etiquette, washing natural hair - and they talk about their new project, Black Girl Slay.

Forget the regular Frank format - this episode features Janine and Tshego in conversation with Panashe Chigumadzi, media entrepreneur, feminist, novelist, activist and Ruth First Fellow. Enjoy.

#TBT In this long (and long overdue) episode, Janine and Tshego welcome a guest in studio to discuss how brands failed and won this past Women's Month. Dasia (Twitter: @ThatDasia) takes us through brand sins and wins. Also in this episode: Unathi, Open Stellenbosch, Transphobia, Rape Culture, The Wide Margin, Self Love and practical guidelines for building a routine.

In the latest episode of Frank, Janine and Tshego fangirl over the #RuthFirst lecture and give a supersized Shine & Slay to Black women storytellers.

In this week’s (rather late than never) episode of Frank, the podcast, Janine and Tshego discuss how to use every day moments as teachable moments, share their support for #StelliesWhileBlack and #ForBlackGirlsOnly, shout out Thobeka Sinxo in #ShineAndSlay and give some sex advice to a prospective first timer. They also introduce a new feature called ‘Micro Aggression Minute’ and, as usual, share some bomb self-care tips. [Sound credits: sound sourced on Freesound.org, used under Creative Commons Zero Copyright rules].

On the third episode of Frank, Janine and Tshego chat about all things Women's Month, the bad and ugly of the Kardashians and #FixItFrank is all about awkward friendship dynamics. [Sound credits: sound sourced on Freesound.org, used under Creative Commons Zero Copyright rules].

This is the second episode of Frank, and Janine and Tshego discuss everything from Reason to Nicki Minaj and self-care. [Sound credits: sound sourced on Freesound.org, used under Creative Commons Zero Copyright rules].

Welcome to Frank, the podcast, hosted by Janine and Tshego. In our pilot episode, recorded 19 July 2015, we discuss Cassbo (Cassper and Boity Thulo), AKA and DJ Zinhle, Somizi and Idols SA, tabloid reporting in SA and slam poet Lee Mokobe. We also explain why we're doing this podcast and give some self-care tips. [Sound credits: Music snippets via Freesound.org users and used Creative Commons No Copyright rules].