Estean Returns Afrikaans South African Culture + Springboks World Cup Chances | Storytime #118

Enhanced Games, Springbok Predictions & Crossfit vs Hyrox with Alan Foulis | StoryTime #121

#enhancedgames #crossfit #hyroxtraining #hybridathlete #storytimepodcast In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with actor, strength & conditioning coach, and founder of Dark Performance, Alan Foulis 🏉🔥 Joshua and Alan unpack the upcoming South Africa national rugby union team Test matches, the rivalry between South Africa and the New Zealand national rugby union team, and what makes Springbok rugby such a powerful part of South African identity. The boys also break down the controversial Enhanced Games, the growing conversation around steroids and peptides in performance sport, and the impact these substances are having on modern fitness culture. They discuss the latest developments surrounding the CrossFit Games, the fallout around the firing of the CrossFit founder, and the evolving future of functional fitness. Finally, Joshua and Alan dive into the massive debate taking over gyms worldwide — HYROX vs CrossFit. 00:00 - 06:35 Traveling for Acting 06:35 - 12:45 Dark Performance Apparel 12:45 - 14:00 Ambassador Announcement14:00 - 24:25 Enhanced Games24:25 - 31:20 URC Rugby Drama31:20 - 35:20 Rugby World Cup Springboks35:20 - 40:20 Test Rugby Springbok Predictions40:20 - 43:30 Greatest Rivalry Springboks vs New Zealand43:30 - 45:45 European Rugby 45:45 - 59:59 Crossfit Games

Fitness Influencer to Rugby - Called Up for Springbok Camp Tatiana Martins | StoryTime #120

#springboks #rugbycamp #crossfit #womansrugby #storytimepodcast In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with content creator and fitness influencer Tatiana Martins. Tatiana joins the podcast to talk about her intense AM/PM training routine, the rise of HYROX vs CrossFit, and the latest fitness trends shaping Cape Town’s training culture. The conversation takes a massive turn as she opens up about being called up to the Springbok Women’s camp 🇿🇦 — sharing what it means to be on the radar for the South Africa women’s rugby setup, and how her fitness journey has led her to this moment. From training discipline to elite performance, this episode is all about pushing limits and chasing greatness 💪 00:00 - 05:15 Springbok Woman Selection 05:15 - 13:03 AM & PM Workouts 13:03 - 16:00 Becoming A Pro Athlete in Sports 16:00 - 19:35 Hyrox vs Crossfit 19:35 - 23:06 What is a Crossfit Workout?23:06 - 30:16 Lets Do A MURF30:16 - 31:34 The Lie Runners Tell You 31:34 - 34:05 How To Perform A Pull Up 34:05 - 39:31 Working Out To Feel Good 39:31 - 41:35 Starting Rugby 41:35 - 49:25 Being Selected Via DM49:25 - 57:54 Becoming a Springbok Rugby Player

Jordan Buhrs Breaks Down the Springboks, URC & Rugby Greatest Rivalry | StoryTime #119

#springboks #greatestrivalry #rugby #jordanbuhrs #storytimepodcast In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rugby content creator and analyst Jordan Buhrs for a massive conversation around the current state of rugby and digital media in South Africa. The boys unpack the latest South Africa national rugby union team alignment camp, the upcoming Test series, and the excitement building around the next Rugby World Cup cycle. They discuss the rise of England star Henry Pollock, the direction of the England national rugby union team, and what makes rugby such a powerful force in uniting South Africans. Joshua and Jordan also break down the latest United Rugby Championship results, bold URC predictions, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Greatest Rivalry clashes as New Zealand national rugby union team prepare to tour South Africa. Beyond rugby, the conversation shifts into content creation in South Africa — discussing the future of creator collaboration, building audiences locally, and why South African creators need to work together to grow the country’s digital reach globally.

Estean Returns Afrikaans South African Culture + Springboks World Cup Chances | Storytime #118

#southafrica #afrikaans #springboks #storytimepodcast In this episode of Storytime, Joshua is joined once again by viral South African voice Estean — and this time, nothing is off limits. The conversation dives straight into South African party culture — from the chaos of Plett Rage, high school house parties, and First Thursdays, to how the modern-day party scene has evolved. Joshua and Estean break down the science (and strategy) behind drinking — debating alcohol percentages, the best beers for different times of day, and the unspoken rules of a proper South African jol. They then shift into rugby, unpacking the dominance of the South Africa national rugby union team, the road to the next Rugby World Cup, and what it means to pursue passion at the highest level.

One Piece Mr 1 Awdo Awdo The New Face of One Piece & Hollywood’s Next Star | StoryTime #117

#mr1 #onepiece #anime #onepiecenetflix #netflixseries #storytimepodcast In this episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rising international actor Awdo Awdo, one of the newest faces breaking into the global film and television scene. Awdo is best known for his upcoming role as Mr. 1 (Daz Bonez) in One Piece — one of the world’s biggest Netflix franchises. Despite being early in his career, he has already landed major opportunities, including working on the upcoming film Subversion alongside Hollywood A-listers. The conversation explores his journey into acting, transitioning from working behind the scenes in production to stepping in front of the camera, and what it takes to break into high-level international projects. Awdo also shares insight into filming in Cape Town, preparing for physically demanding roles, and how being cast in a global series like One Piece is shaping his future in the industry. This episode is powered by Knox Hydrate — proudly South African and founded by Dricus du Plessis. Zero sugar, zero caffeine, and loaded with BCAAs for clean hydration and recovery. For more information visit - https://knoxhydrate.com/ TabletPOS, your leading mobile point of sale for the hospitality and retail industries within South Africa. Serving the best restaurants in South Africa. For more information visit - https://tabletpos.co.za/