The Ground Floor with Jc Steyn

In a first for EC, we are joined by a guest in the form of Freek Hennop. Over the course of the hour, Kwena and I chat to Freek about his dating strategy, and how he can improve his Tinder game, and we coach him intensely in preparation for the date he's about to go on.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpInstagram: @thegroundfloor.podcastAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Your Host: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Guest:@kwena_94https://instagram.com/kwena_94@freek_hennophttps://instagram.com/freek_hennop

Kwena and I discuss times when our own genius was almost frightening. We segue expertly into a conversation about Megan Fox.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpInstagram: @thegroundfloor.podcastAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Your Host: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Guest:@kwena_94https://instagram.com/kwena_94

Overseas, a couple abandoned their dog after suspicions arose that it might be gay. This story helped me to realise that my dog is, in fact, a lesbian. Kwena discusses his own pets as well.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpInstagram: @thegroundfloor.podcastAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Your Host: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Guest:@kwena_94https://instagram.com/kwena_94

As an adult man, Kwena put his name on Urban Dictionary in an effort to impress his peers. Similarly, I thought it appropriate to rewrite the dictionary as a child to express my own love. Together, we sat down near microphones for an hour and recorded our most cringe stories for your enjoyment.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Stay Updated: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Twitter: @jc_steynhttps://twitter.com/jc_steynGuest:@kwena_94

Kwena and I have had rocky dating histories. He, at one stage, dated what a woman who was essentially a kiddy-fiddler. I was once stood up by a woman, and the restaurant subsequently burned down. Together, we recorded another podcast.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Stay Updated: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Twitter: @jc_steynhttps://twitter.com/jc_steynGuest:@kwena_94

Kwena peed in his own closet in order to spite his mother. I wore Microsoft headphones around my neck to the mall for fashion reasons. Together, we've created another episode of Elevator Conversations.The Ground Floor Podcasthttp://beacons.page/tgfpAvailable on podcast streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cizGso...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...Stay Updated: Instagram: @jcsteyn_https://instagram.com/jcsteyn_Twitter: @jc_steynhttps://twitter.com/jc_steynGuest:Instagram: @kwena_94

In school, both Kwena and I had some problematic moments. On this episode, we chat about times we were kicked out of class, teachers who hated us, and more.

David Kabwa is a great friend of the show, and also has an impressive resume including serving as the first Commonwealth Youth Parliament Prime Minister. In this episode, David and I chat about the current situation in the Ukraine. Important Notice: This episode was recorded on the 22nd of February 2022.

It's been an eventful week, and there is much to discuss. Together, Kwena and I chat about the power dynamic in the Southern Hemisphere, the war in Ukraine, and how Kwena is appropriating my culture.

Kwena and I both had a very rough week, and took the opportunity to vent to our tiny audience about how rubbish our lives are. We also discuss vegan meat substitutes, aquariums, glorious Nandos, fat shaming, and more.

Schalk Bezuidenhout is a South African comedian best known for his most recent tour, Feeling Good, as well as numerous roles and appearances on television and in films. Together, Schalk and I talk about his nude photos, which series are rubbish, and a patent idea for the shaft window.

Since our first episode launched, Kwena has become quite the celebrity. Together, we talk about how he's handling his newfound fame, the validity of women's panties as a face mask, kidnap ransom negotiations, hot sauce in condoms, and much more.

Arno Greeff is best known for his role on Netflix's Blood and Water. Together, we chat about food, building success in content creation, and more.

In the first episode of our new recurring show, Jc and Kwena discuss all sorts of nonsense about the Pope, conspiracy theories, and more.

Chappies Chapman rose to public attention after his nail-biting journey on Season 8 of Survivor South Africa. Together, Chappies and I talk about life, development, superhero movies, and more.

Kwena Moloto is the Chairman of the DASO, and has been working within the political space for several years now. He's also a hilarious guy, and together we talk about ghosts, aliens, personal development, lockdown, and more.

Assad Sherif is a political satirist and author of the comic book series Flesh and Metal, a webcomic series that criticizes Islamaphobic ideas in Western Europe with regards to the refugee crisis. Together, we discuss geopolitics and Islamaphobia, among other topics.

Dr Quraysha Sooliman and Bram Hanekom are activists and experts on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Together, we talk about the conflict, its origins and history, and what is happening in the region today.

Zulaikha Patel is a world-renowned activist, and has become a spokesperson for anti-racist movements. Together, Zulaikha and I have a difficult debate surrounding race and race relations.

Hykie Berg is an actor, author and Survivor Winner, having starred in Kyknet's Binnelanders for many years and publishing two books. Together, Hykie and I chat about ADHD, drugs and drug culture, Christianity and religion, and many other things.

Arno Greeff is an actor who most recently starred in Netflix's Blood and Water. Arno and I chat about his time working on set, his dreams and expectations for the future, and stories about both of our lives and careers.

Trenton Birch is a cannabis expert, and the CEO of Africa's first Cannabis Academy, Cheeba Africa. Together, Trenton and I discuss a vast array of topics within the cannabis space, including history, science, stereotyping, and medicinal properties. We also discuss general ideas around health and vitality. 

Sanele Xaba is South Africa's top model with Albinism, and has achieved major success in Europe modelling for brands including Hugo Boss, Bombay Sapphire, Ingrams, Nescafé, and G-Star Raw. Together, we chat about topics including living with albinism, global activism, the modelling industry, and planning for a 100 year life.

Odinga Deverteuil is an LGBTQ activist, and serves as chairman for the queer UpAndOut organization at the University of Pretoria. Following UpAndOut's accusation that I and my followers were having transphobic discussions, Odinga and other non-binary representatives join me on the show to talk things through and reach a place of mutual understanding.

Kwena Moloto is the National Chairman for the DASO, serves as Council Ward for Tshwane (Pretoria), and is a seasoned political commentator. Together, we chat about the current student debt and NSFAS crisis, as well as The Panel Government concept, and the way forward for politics on a global scale.

Joseph Haynes is an actor and activist living in Los Angeles. Together, Joseph and I talk about blackness in America, why black youth struggles to break free from a poverty-crime-fatherlessness cycle, and what kind of change needs to come about for notable progress to be made in black communities.

Reynardt Hugo is an actor, singer, and author who's just released his latest book, Soldaat. Together, we discuss the inspiration for and story behind the book, as well as his life, career, and stories surrounding alcoholism, drug abuse, and personal growth.

Schalk Bezuidenhout is an actor and is one of SA's most iconic comedians. Together, we discuss topics including Katlego Maboe's revent controversy, highschool development, the comedian process, and more.

Lerato Ndlovu is the SRC President at UP for 2021. Together, we chat about hate messages, politics, the vaccine, and what it means to be human.

David Kabwa is the chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Parliament and served as the UP SRC President from 2018-2020. Together, we discuss the Coronavirus vaccine, the controversy surrounding DJ Fresh, the future of University students in a pandemic-stricken world, work-life balance struggles, and more.

Juan Van Den Heever is a wildlife and adventure photographer, who has undertaken expeditions to Central Africa and the Arctic to explore and photograph wildlife. Together, we discuss topics including birdwatching, sustainability, hunting, and stories from his life and career.

Beer Adriaanse is a writer, actor, and director with credits including Extra Medium, Hotel, Parable, and more. Together, we had an excellent time chatting about politics, environmental sustainability, the film industry, writing, and much more.

Nadia Valvekens is an actress, with credits including Binnelanders, 7de Laan, Egoli, Villa Rosa, as well as several other television and theatre productions. Together, we discuss topics surrounding acting and the South African film industry, lockdown hobbies and business, as well as her life and career. 

Joseph Haynes is an actor, musician, and activist who was heavily involved in the #BlackLivesMatter movement in Los Angeles. Together, we talk about racism, history, #BLM, #CancelCulture, inclusivity, police brutality, and more.

Naas Botha is an SA rugby legend, and has been immersed in the sport his entire life - from playing for the Springboks, to commentating and analysing, to coaching international teams. Together, Naas and I chat about how rugby has changed in recent years, how his career was shaped, and how the coronavirus pandemic has placed the fate of professional rugby in jeopardy. 

Professor Tawana Kupe is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and a Pan-Africanist activist. Together, we talk about the African Union, the coronavirus and its effects on students, and the plans for students moving forward.

Lexi Monzeglio is the founder and owner of Lexi's Eatery, which has branches across Johannesburg and Pretoria. She is also a food brand consulting specialist and has worked as a vegan chef for most of the past decade. Together, we talk about her career, veganism, and the global revolution towards a sustainable planet.

Kwena Moloto is the National Chairperson for the DASO, and former SRC President at the University of Pretoria. Together, we discuss topics including gender-based violence and rape culture, student politics and national politics, The Social Dilemma documentary, global polarization and dividedness, and the panel government.

Elma Akob is the voice of the Gautrain, DSTV Box Office, Netflix, Huawei, and more, as well as a former chairperson of the Youth UN and head of the Golden Key International Honours Society at UP. Elma and I discuss topics including Xenophobia, Gender-Based Violence, Voice and Presenting Work, Entrepreneurship, and more.

David Kabwa is the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth Youth Parliament, the University of Pretoria's Student Representative Council President, and one of the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans. Together, we discuss issues including gender-based violence, political and institutional bureaucracy, #FeesMustFall, the Coronavirus, and more.