The Alec Hogg Show features in-depth interviews with some of South Africa’s most fascinating people. Guests have included: Paul O’Sullivan, ace corruption-buster; Nick Hudson, controversial actuary who has exposed the flaws in Covid-19 models; young restaurant entrepreneur Tasha Sideris; foxy futurist Clem Sunter; Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka; and, Leon Louw, the Marxist-turned-Free Marketeer.
You can access this half-hour podcast, produced by BizNews founder and award-winning broadcaster Alec Hogg, through Spotify, Iono or on BizNews Radio. You can also follow the links to the interviews, below.
And, for more great shows on BizNews, scroll down. Among the most popular: a chat with The Octopus Teacher film-maker Craig Foster, webinar discussions on prescribed assets and retirement annuity savings – and a feature on whether you should download the Covid Alert SA app.
The Alec Hogg Show – Paul O’Sullivan: From Angela’s Ashes to Crimefighter Extraordinaire. Ep 1
In the inaugural episode of the Alec Hogg Show, the BizNews founder engages with Paul O’Sullivan, nemesis of the corrupt. In this half hour, O’Sullivan opens up about his Irish childhood that sounds a lot like that in Frank McCourt’s classic Angela’s Ashes to the reason why he has channelled the fruits of a successful business career into bringing the powerful to society’s heel.
The Alec Hogg Show: Meet Nick Hudson of PANDA – actuary, philosopher, disrupter. Ep 2.
South Africa possesses many extraordinary people few of us ever hear about until they get pushed into the spotlight by unusual circumstances. Like the Covid-19 pandemic which was grabbed as an opportunity by politicians to stir up fears enabling them to wield unfettered power. We get to hear what makes PANDA co-ordinator Nick Hudson tick. Riveting.
The Alec Hogg Show: Tasha’s story – in conversation with founder of a growing global empire. Ep 3
In this biographical podcast, we get a unique insight into an OCD workaholic who has already surpassed the achievements of her successful restaurateur father. After reaching her targets in SA and UAE, she is about to introduce Tasha’s into new geographies, including the UK and Australia.
The Alec Hogg Show: Meet Clem Sunter – the ultimate fox. Ep 4
Like other guests on this show, Clem was selected on the basis that if his story were captured in book form, it would likely be a bestseller. The only surprise is why South Africa’s most famous futurist hasn’t written that autobiography already. Clem Sunter is a prodigious written, having written 17 books, the most recent of which refer to how we can all learn from foxes in this world of warp speed change.
The Alec Hogg Show: Meet Magda Wierzycka, an entrepreneurial role model for all South AfricansÂ
This episode features Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka, a visionary financial services entrepreneur whose story is an inspiration for all. A rags to riches story of penury in Poland when the country was a vassal to the Soviet Union, to a role model for anyone possessing the grit and determination to overcome the odds. Today Magda is living her dream – but in her words, getting there “hasn’t been a picnic.”
My Octopus Teacher, a breathtaking South African Netflix success built on teamwork – film maker
What’s it like working with an octopus underwater? Craig Foster spoke to BizNews shortly after the release of his film about his relationship with one of this super-intelligent species, on Netflix and said he was still in ‘shock’ that the film had been seen by so many people.
BizNews Finance Friday webinar: Prescribed assets and your retirement savings
What are prescribed assets? How can you plan ahead for retirement? Among the experts answering your questions are: Dawn Ridler, an independent financial advisor who founded Kerenga Wealth Management in Johannesburg, and Hermann Pretorius of the IRR, explains why a dry-sounding government policy on pension investments has hit the mainstream.
BizNews Finance Friday webinar: Make the most of your money
Award-winning financial advisor Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth Management and stock market trading expert Brett Duncan of the Standard Bank group answer your personal finance and trading questions.
Covid Alert SA app: How it works, why it won’t steal your personal information – experts explain
As South Africa embraces a new normal under level 1 of lockdown, citizens are urged to download the Covid Alert SA app so that another strict lockdown can be avoided. Listen in to hear from a wide range of experts on how the app works and why you need not fear your privacy being compromised.
Comments
Dear Jackie  I am really enjoying all BizNews changes and have downloaded all Alec’s chats with his incredibly well chosen choice of guests, and when I walk every day I listen to the podcasts and it makes exercising so much more enjoyable!  Best wishes to you all, Shannon
