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	<title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast]]></title>
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	<copyright><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></copyright>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast of Talkism Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast regularly features the voices of Kole, DJ Mseto, Nozz, & Bob Mfanseni as they have chaotic neutral conversations that critique life in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
This podcast talks about culture, sex, relationships, morality, philosophy, music, events, entertainment & lifestyle.
The show occasionally features guests, which range from ordinary people to Swazis raising the Kingdom's flag all over the world.]]></itunes:summary>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast regularly features the voices of Kole, DJ Mseto, Nozz, & Bob Mfanseni as they have chaotic neutral conversations that analyse everyday happenings in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

This podcast talks about culture, sex, relationships, morality, philosophy, music, events, entertainment & lifestyle.

The show occasionally features guests, which range from ordinary people to Swazis raising the Kingdom's flag all over the world.]]></googleplay:description>
	<description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast regularly features the voices of Kole, DJ Mseto, Nozz, & Bob Mfanseni as they have chaotic neutral conversations that analyse everyday happenings in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

This podcast talks about culture, sex, relationships, morality, philosophy, music, events, entertainment & lifestyle.

The show occasionally features guests, which range from ordinary people to Swazis raising the Kingdom's flag all over the world.]]></description>
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	<itunes:name><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:name>
	<itunes:email>talkismpodcast@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast with guest DJ Tharo (Capital Groove)]]></title>
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            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[On this episode Kole & Mseto sit down with South African based Eswatini disc jockey Mnqobi "DJ Tharo" Nkwanyane. Tharo tells us about his DJing journey, house music & how he came about to forming his entertainment company Capital Groove.   ]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode Kole & Mseto sit down with South African based Eswatini disc jockey Mnqobi "DJ Tharo" Nkwanyane. Tharo tells us about his DJing journey, house music & how he came about to forming his entertainment company Capital Groove.   ]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Kole & Mseto sit down with South African based Eswatini disc jockey Mnqobi "DJ Tharo" Nkwanyane. Tharo tells us about his DJing journey, house music & how he came about to forming his entertainment company Capital Groove.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:10:37 +0200</pubDate>
                
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            <itunes:duration>24:44</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast - Episode 12 with guest co-host Jonathon Dukes (American Adventurer) - Detroit to Mbabane | Finding Eswatini | Meeting Nozz  | 911 Dispatching & work horror | George Floyd | Guns in America | Cannabis in America | Federal vs. State]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-detriot-to-mbabane/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[Joining us for this episode is a friend of the Podcast, Jonathon Dukes, coming in all the way from Detroit, Michigan in the Uited States of America!<br />
<br />
Together with the crew Jonathan discusses his world travels, life in America, his view of Eswatini, Swati culture & way of life, America & her guns, culture shock, cannabis, racism & everything in between.]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[Joining us for this episode is a friend of the Podcast, Jonathon Dukes, coming in all the way from Detroit, Michigan in the Uited States of America!<br />
<br />
Together with the crew Jonathan discusses his world travels, life in America, his view of Eswatini, Swati culture & way of life, America & her guns, culture shock, cannabis, racism & everything in between.]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joining us for this episode is a friend of the Podcast, Jonathon Dukes, coming in all the way from Detroit, Michigan in the Uited States of America!

Together with the crew Jonathan discusses his world travels, life in America, his view of Eswatini, Swati culture & way of life, America & her guns, culture shock, cannabis, racism & everything in between.]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:53:04 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-10-13T08:53:04+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>53:34</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast - Special Edition Interview with Larry Mhlanga (International acts vs local acts | compiling an event line up |Upscale Entertainment |  exploitation of local artists |Young Zesh | Eswatini Festivals]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-ft-larry/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[On this episode we chat with Hala Entertainment Group Director and head honcho Larry Mhlanga who clarifies his position on booking international acts vs local acts & also offers his wisdom on the history of importing talent for entertainment. He also talks bout his involvement in the development of the local arts, why local shows flops,  Young Zesh & his song KaKhoza and also how to request bookings for festivals & events.]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode we chat with Hala Entertainment Group Director and head honcho Larry Mhlanga who clarifies his position on booking international acts vs local acts & also offers his wisdom on the history of importing talent for entertainment. He also talks bout his involvement in the development of the local arts, why local shows flops,  Young Zesh & his song KaKhoza and also how to request bookings for festivals & events.]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we chat with Hala Entertainment Group Director and head honcho Larry Mhlanga who clarifies his position on booking international acts vs local acts & also offers his wisdom on the history of importing talent for entertainment. He also talks bout his involvement in the development of the local arts, why local shows flops,  Young Zesh & his song KaKhoza and also how to request bookings for festivals & events.]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:02:54 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-09-19T12:02:54+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>31:21</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast Episode 10 - Spring Weekend, Luju Festival Line up, Social Media Awards, Eswatini Youtubers, Sea food, Spa dates, Spending heist money]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/epiode10/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[The Talkism crew kick starts the Spring of 2022 with another hour of exciting conversation. <br />
<br />
This episode's topics: Spring Weekend, Luju Festival Line up, Social Media Awards, Eswatini Youtubers, Sea food, Spa dates, Spending heist money<br />
<br />
]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Talkism crew kick starts the Spring of 2022 with another hour of exciting conversation. <br />
<br />
This episode's topics: Spring Weekend, Luju Festival Line up, Social Media Awards, Eswatini Youtubers, Sea food, Spa dates, Spending heist money<br />
<br />
]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talkism crew kick starts the Spring of 2022 with another hour of exciting conversation. 

This episode's topics: Spring Weekend, Luju Festival Line up, Social Media Awards, Eswatini Youtubers, Sea food, Spa dates, Spending heist money

]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:53:02 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-09-10T11:53:02+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>1:14:17</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Ep 9  with guest co-host Black Flower || Miss Eswatini Top 35, Pay the artist movement, Hala Entertainment Group, Sleep Paralysis, Toxic people, Two Husbands 1 Wife (Polyandry)]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-ep-9/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast Crew is joined by radio host, MC& mental health activist **Black Flower @blxckflower_sz** for antoher hour of useless, chaotic neutral conversations. The crew talks about Miss Eswatini Top 35, Pay the artist movement @supa-cdq , Hala Entertainment Group, Sleep Paralysis, Toxic people & Two Husbands 1 Wife (Polyandry) <br />
<br />
Remember to follow us on all social media platfroms. <br />
<br />
*Turn that sht up!!!*  📣👄]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast Crew is joined by radio host, MC& mental health activist **Black Flower @blxckflower_sz** for antoher hour of useless, chaotic neutral conversations. The crew talks about Miss Eswatini Top 35, Pay the artist movement @supa-cdq , Hala Entertainment Group, Sleep Paralysis, Toxic people & Two Husbands 1 Wife (Polyandry) <br />
<br />
Remember to follow us on all social media platfroms. <br />
<br />
*Turn that sht up!!!*  📣👄]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast Crew is joined by radio host, MC& mental health activist **Black Flower @blxckflower_sz** for antoher hour of useless, chaotic neutral conversations. The crew talks about Miss Eswatini Top 35, Pay the artist movement @supa-cdq , Hala Entertainment Group, Sleep Paralysis, Toxic people & Two Husbands 1 Wife (Polyandry) 

Remember to follow us on all social media platfroms. 

*Turn that sht up!!!*  📣👄]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:37:16 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-08-27T10:37:16+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>59:26</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast  profile interview of Oriiginelle]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-podcast-august-12-originelle-interview/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast hosts one of Eswatini's finest rappers and wordsmiths Oriiginelle, who opens up about family, being a member of the LGBTQI+ community, her music, getting a co-sign from The Game, dating straight women and her recent visit to Europe. <br />
<br />
ALSO ALSO!!!!** Origiinelle feat. Hanwah - Ask of You** is available on all major digital stores. https://music.apple.com/za/album/ask-of-you-feat-hanwah-single/1637945055<br />
<br />
Follow Oriiiginelle: Twitter: **@oriiginelle** Instagram: **@OriiginElle**]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast hosts one of Eswatini's finest rappers and wordsmiths Oriiginelle, who opens up about family, being a member of the LGBTQI+ community, her music, getting a co-sign from The Game, dating straight women and her recent visit to Europe. <br />
<br />
ALSO ALSO!!!!** Origiinelle feat. Hanwah - Ask of You** is available on all major digital stores. https://music.apple.com/za/album/ask-of-you-feat-hanwah-single/1637945055<br />
<br />
Follow Oriiiginelle: Twitter: **@oriiginelle** Instagram: **@OriiginElle**]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talkism Podcast hosts one of Eswatini's finest rappers and wordsmiths Oriiginelle, who opens up about family, being a member of the LGBTQI+ community, her music, getting a co-sign from The Game, dating straight women and her recent visit to Europe. 

ALSO ALSO!!!!** Origiinelle feat. Hanwah - Ask of You** is available on all major digital stores. https://music.apple.com/za/album/ask-of-you-feat-hanwah-single/1637945055

Follow Oriiiginelle: Twitter: **@oriiginelle** Instagram: **@OriiginElle**]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-08-19T22:00:00+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>44:10</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast Episode 06: Godparents | Marrying a divorcee | Polyandry | Ghosting Facebook shadow banning....]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-podcast-episode-6-with-snomndeni/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[Recorded 29 July 2022 at Walking Mic Studios. The Talkism Podcast Crew engages in more chaotic neutral conversations! <br />
<br />
Topics:<br />
<br />
Godparents | Marrying a divorcee | Polyandry | Ghosting | Showboating ekasi | Drinking formats (boys vs. girls) |Online social justice | Facebook Shadow banning | Change My View | Overrated entertainers | So stupid it's smart | Pilot Strike of 2022 | Strange Personal habits | Finding a bag with 100k cash | Shout outs!]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[Recorded 29 July 2022 at Walking Mic Studios. The Talkism Podcast Crew engages in more chaotic neutral conversations! <br />
<br />
Topics:<br />
<br />
Godparents | Marrying a divorcee | Polyandry | Ghosting | Showboating ekasi | Drinking formats (boys vs. girls) |Online social justice | Facebook Shadow banning | Change My View | Overrated entertainers | So stupid it's smart | Pilot Strike of 2022 | Strange Personal habits | Finding a bag with 100k cash | Shout outs!]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recorded 29 July 2022 at Walking Mic Studios. The Talkism Podcast Crew engages in more chaotic neutral conversations! 

Topics:

Godparents | Marrying a divorcee | Polyandry | Ghosting | Showboating ekasi | Drinking formats (boys vs. girls) |Online social justice | Facebook Shadow banning | Change My View | Overrated entertainers | So stupid it's smart | Pilot Strike of 2022 | Strange Personal habits | Finding a bag with 100k cash | Shout outs!]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:18:32 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-08-16T10:18:32+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>1:21:28</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast Episode 07]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-podcast-episode-06-08-22/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[The Talkism crew is joined by fellow Hala Radio presenter Black Flower for an hour of chaotic conversation.]]></description>
            <googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Talkism crew is joined by fellow Hala Radio presenter Black Flower for an hour of chaotic conversation.]]></googleplay:description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talkism crew is joined by fellow Hala Radio presenter Black Flower for an hour of chaotic conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:27:32 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-08-12T09:27:32+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>59:30</itunes:duration>
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            <title><![CDATA[Talkism Podcast profile interview of Manana]]></title>
            <link>https://hearthis.at/talkism-podcast/talkism-podcast-with-guest-manana/</link>
            <itunes:author><![CDATA[Senzo Simelane, Nkululeko Mthethwa]]></itunes:author>
            <description><![CDATA[Grammy Award winning song writer Manana speaks about his music, being part of the Drankensburg Boy's Choir and his msic upcoming projects.]]></description>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grammy Award winning song writer Manana speaks about his music, being part of the Drankensburg Boy's Choir and his msic upcoming projects.]]></itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:16:39 +0200</pubDate>
                
                <atom:updated>2022-08-12T09:16:39+02:00</atom:updated>
                
            
            
            <itunes:duration>35:09</itunes:duration>
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