As more South Africans search for stories that uplift and inspire, our “little” podcast continues to prove that good news isn’t just needed… it’s wanted.
Johannesburg, South Africa (22 March 2026) – I started podcasting before podcasting was really a “thing” in South Africa… and all these years later, it’s become one of my favourite ways to tell stories.
And now… more of you are wanting to tune in.
I’ve been getting messages asking how to follow or subscribe to the podcast (or poddie, as I like to call it), which I love, because it means you’re choosing to add a little more good into your day. So I thought I would make it easy, and also share a bit of the journey behind what has become South Africa’s longest-running “good news” podcast, brought to you by the country’s top good news site.
This all started back in 2014 at CliffCentral (ja, 12 years ago), where I spent 4 years experimenting, learning and figuring out what a good news podcast could look like in a space that wasn’t built for it yet. From there, I moved to Jacaranda FM and launched the very first podcast on Jacpod, which was a massive moment at the time. Then in 2021, I took a leap (now with a full team) and went fully independent, backing the show through Good Things Guy and building it into something that truly reflects what we stand for. In 2025, we took it one step further and added video, so you’re not just hearing the conversations… you’re part of them.
We’ve had some incredible guests join us in studio over the years, each bringing their own story, their own energy and their own perspective. From Robbie Brozin sharing insights from building Nando’s (and Jozi My Jozi), to Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp’s warmth and honesty, to Cool Story Bru (on becoming one of South Africa’s favourite TikTokkers) to Themba Robin, Joy Steffens, Professor Jerome Loveland and the wildly entertaining Suzelle DIY (aka Julia Anastasopoulos). Every single episode adds something different, but they all carry the same thread… real stories that remind us of the good that exists all around us.
The poddie is now officially sponsored by BetterBond (and filmed at Primedia Studios), and it feels like the perfect partnership. BetterBond isn’t just about helping South Africans secure home loans, they are about helping people take the next step in their lives, creating spaces where memories are made and futures are built. That belief in possibility and progress fits so naturally with what we do at Good Things Guy and it has helped us grow the podcast into something even more meaningful and far-reaching.
“Good Things with Brent Lindeque” is currently ranked 8th among the country’s top podcasts, right behind The Gareth Cliff Show, True Crime South Africa, and SMWX. And that’s only because of you. That’s every download, every listen, every share and every moment you’ve chosen to spend with us.
2026 has already come out swinging. We’ve shared conversations with Kelvin van Baalen, a South African who spent 413 days in ICU and faced a R21 million medical bill, yet still found a way to keep going and share his story. Joey Evans joined us to talk about going from paralysis to finishing the Dakar Rally, which still feels surreal when you hear it. Chris Lomas, the founder of Hope4, reminded us how powerful small acts of kindness can be when they are done consistently, and Brendan Murray from The Owl Rescue Centre showed us just how much care and compassion goes into protecting the creatures we share this world with.
And there have been so many more incredible conversations.
The real good news is that we are only getting started!!!
If you’ve been wondering how to listen, you’ve got options. You can watch and subscribe on YouTube, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok… whatever works for you, wherever you are. That’s what this poddie is really about. Making good news accessible. Making it easy to find. And making sure that whenever you need a reminder that there is still so much good out there… you know exactly where to press play.
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