What a collaboration we have this week as Manny and Nabeel sit down with Andrew Carruthers in a deep discussion around suicide, physical fitness, mental health, fatherhood, relationships with your parents, sharing environments for men, emotional intelligence, friend groups, career paths, challenges you face, an ever-changing mindset and so much more.
The Modern Man winds down in Portugal. Your Favourite Duo, Manny Sr and Manny Jr catch us up on the rest of their awesome trip around Europe. They share their thoughts about Paris and why they eventually fell in love with the beautiful city. Then they headed to Amsterdam, is it overrated or not, they dive into their experience, their expectations v the reality, Site-Seeing, Prices, their ridiculously small apartment and The Red Light District, is it as enthralling as people say. Viva La Portugal, they land in the oldest country in Europe to relax and immerse themselves in culture, food and the piping hot weather. They also share some words of wisdom and appreciating your parents and just travelling in general.
The Modern Man takes over Paris, Double the Manny means Double the Trouble, they share their full experience from getting to Paris to their fun adventures roaming the city, South Africa compared to Europe, the prices of everything , their tiny apartments and bathrooms, the stunning architecture and the amazing sites that took them from thinking Paris was overrated to falling in love with the city, they share some advice for fellow travellers and the disastrous weeks that preceded their trip. What's next for Manny Squared, where will they go and what will they do, stay tuned, you don't want to miss this.
The Modern Man sits down with the Owners of Awhe Tattoo & Lifestyle Studio, Theunis and Tony to discuss the ins and outs of owning a Tattoo Shop, being a Tattoo Artist, the best and worst pieces they've done, if the stereotypes of an artist are true, why it isn't always worth getting it done at a cheaper price, their favourite artists in the world, what their most asked questions are, is their money in the business and a bit of their personal history along with some funny moments and banter.
The Modern Man sits down with an Impressive Man, a Doctor, a Plane Engineer, a Philanthropist, he has a Masters in Finance, an NBA and many more incredible accolades and credentials. They discuss his Incredible Journey and the Art of Beauty and Aesthetics, the best practice for fillers and creating a youthful and natural look that stays that way throughout the ages, "Timeless Elegance", we also discuss his absolutely mind-blowing project, "Pegasus", a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) plane that he is designing and will be able to fly, since he's learning to fly as well. Truly Outstanding Human Being with so much Knowledge to share, a very worthwhile and inspiring episode.
The Modern Man sits down with Dee-Jay Kriel, former IBF World Champion, a Pro-Boxer from the East Side, a Father and Husband, Business Owner and all around fun guy and talks about his incredible boxing journey, the ins and outs of the World of Pro-Boxing, his incredible wins and losses, the Discipline you need to have as a Boxer or Athlete in general, why Boxing isn't big in South Africa yet we have some of the Top Boxers in the World, how being a Father changed his life and why Support is so Important. He also shares his insane Daily Routine, when his next Fight is and some Boxing Jargon you may not know.
On the Season 2 Finale The Modern Man plays a fun game of NGL - Not Gonna Lie and answers some straight up wild questions from the viewers. Get to know Gabi a whole lot better as she discusses her love life, how she makes money, her social media, will she start an OnlyFans account and many more spicy questions. We also find out about Manny's interesting love life, worst dates, red flags, favourite shows and he confesses that he is in fact a hopeless romantic. Seb gets hit on and asked some very strange questions about bed wetting, his crush and pick up lines. You do not want to miss this !
The Modern Man sits down with Flvme (Flame) one of South Africa's finest, chart-topping Hip-Hop Artists and dives deep into his music, how he started, the importance of support and the people around him, his vast experience irrespective of his young age, a shoutout to @zooccicokedope4542 for the influence he's had on his music and his musical genius, funny stories on the mispronunciation of his name, we find out if there's an end goal, we also dive deep into his thoughts as he explains his process, judgement from others, gratitude and lifelong personal growth and the importance of it, he also admits to being shy and what it feels like performing in front of thousands of people, stay tuned to the end where he lists his top artists in depth.
The Modern Man sits down with a Champion in Bodybuilding with many wins under his belt in the IFBB Competitions, receiving his Pro Card at the age of 27, the youngest and first ever Black Man to receive this honour in the Philippines, Sibusiso "The Kid Prodigy" Kotelo. We dive deep into the world of Bodybuilding, his start as a Rugby Player in school, Raising Boys in this Soft World, Being a Man in today's Society, Monetising yourself as a Brand and Diversifying your Streams of Income, the Importance of having a Strong Mentality, the Difference between Arrogance and Confidence in yourself and what he has planned for the future.
The Modern Man sits down with Jason Wolverson, a medium, businessman, spiritual healer and father, they discuss the intricate world of spirituality, meditation, mind reading, solving crimes, psychedelics, the ethics of a medium, religion and the difficulties of being a father that can't be lied to.
The Modern Man sits down with Vin Groovin and dive into some deep topics including his biggest fear of rejection, the importance of outside validation and when it can actually be used as a tool to grow, do other people's perceptions of you really matter, is becoming an international DJ the goal ? Knowing what makes you happy and working towards it instead of chasing things that don't align, what is Vin Groovin's purpose and how difficult it is to share emotions as a man. This episode is jam packed with knowledge, laughs and a healthy dose of honesty.
The Modern Man sits down with two multifaceted South African Artists JeddDeGenerous and Brands Shaw, they talk about AI, feminism in the modern world, being out of shape and staying healthy, the world of content creation, the reality of white privilege and much more.
The Modern Man sits down with Aidin Caye, DJ, Producer, Event Host, Content Creator and Blogger. Exploring his journey as a DJ and music producer and the key differences between the two, throwing it back to the days when Lebs wanted to fight him at the infamous parties in Benoni and do DJs really get as much ass as we think, his experience with covid as an entertainer and how it led to his blog, getting a job and the challenges he faced planning his event, "The Garden Party", and for future DJs we discuss how to work out your rate as a DJ.
In today's episode we introduce the new edition to The Modern Man, a Fashion Nova ambassador, fitfluencer, socialite, the beautiful, the awesome Gabriella Barras, where we talk love, relationships and the BS that comes with social media.
The Modern Man sits down with the industry legend Ricardo Da Costa, the owner of Altitude Beach, The Ivy Champagne Garden, The Ostrich, H20 Party, Spring Fiesta, Electric Circus and the Director of Soul Candi, to discuss being a father in this day and age, the evolution of house music in South Africa, combining his love for music and food and his huge and exciting upcoming projects.
The Modern Man sits down with former EFC featherweight champion, professional boxer, mixed martial artist and co-owner of Apex Gym, Boyd Allen and professional mixed martial artist, boxer and head boxing coach at Apex Gym, Luke Hendrikz, to discuss all things professional fighting, the fighter lifestyle and their journey so far.
The boys end out the year with a full 2022 recap, Bailie coming out the closet, World Cup in Qatar, Manny shares his biggest heartbreak and just absolute mayhem.
Your favourite Hip-Hop DJ shares his experience playing at TREVOR NOAH'S birthday, the importance of MEN'S mental health and their amazing new venture Paradise City. This episode is so wild he's scared he might get a klap from his Indian mom.
Dan Figueiredo shares the good, the bad and the ugly side of the entertainment industry, becoming one of the top in the business and how he gets his ideas for his incredible events. Plus a near death experience he had with an artist.
Nabeel Khan tells the lads about being a stuntman and meeting famous actors like Megan Fox, Samuel L Jackson, and more. He dives into being a father and how he became in the top 1% of financial advisors in the world!