Episodi

  • It's a Parlay, But The Music Way.
    Feb 18 2026
    This week, we dive into the state of music and content creation in South Africa, the opportunities, the pressures, and what it really takes to cut through the noise. Of course, it wouldn’t be us without talking sneakers too, from current rotations to the stories behind the pairs. Real perspectives. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 31 min
  • Sober Soldiers, we're so back! Season 10, baby!
    Feb 4 2026
    New Year. New Energy. Same Sobering. We’re kicking off the year with a hosts-only episode, no guest, just us, the parlay way. From sneakers and style to getting carried away debating international albums, we reflected on the sounds that moved us and recapped the summer events that shaped the season. We also unpacked the growing presence of international promoters in SA’s summer scene and what it means for the culture going forward. Honest takes, good laughs, and necessary dialogue to start the year right. Tap in Sober Soldiers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 32 min
  • DJ Speedsta freestyles for us as we catch up on life and music.
    Oct 29 2025
    Sober Soldiers! One of the culture’s key players pulled up for a proper sit-down. We spoke about his journey through the game; from radio to rap, the highs, the lessons, and everything in between. Speedsta got candid about legacy, growth, and staying true to himself in an ever-shifting industry. It’s a real conversation with someone who’s seen it all and still moves with love for the culture. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 21 min
  • Parlay way: Sneakers, Events and New Music
    Oct 15 2025
    Yeah, we know it's been a minute. But look at the bright side, we here now Sober Soldiers, back with what can be called the parlay of all parlays. We kicked it off with shoes and got a bit carried away there. But that had nothing on the way we delved into events just before going into all the music that has dropped. Sober Soldiers, lock in. It's a parlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 24 min
  • FLVME is back in the cut. We chat all things Black and White
    Oct 2 2025
    Sober Soldiers, on this episode, we sat down with Flvme to dive into his brand-new album Black and White, revisit his past projects, and unpack his journey in the game so far. He opened up about growth, creative freedom, collaborations, and what fans can expect next. It’s a proper deep-dive with one of the most consistent voices in SA hip hop. Trust us, this one’s a dope one, tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 17 min
  • The Eclipse parlay ( Sneakers, Events, New Music and more)
    Sep 3 2025
    Welcome back Sober Soldiers! The studio was buzzing with energy for this one, because we know it's been a long time since we parlayed. We wasted no time and dove deep into the sneakers, and then. Then, we shifted gears to the music scene, sharing of our faves from the past few weeks. Enjoy yeah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • Nanette is in the cut (Upbringing, Intl collabs, upcoming album & more)
    Aug 13 2025
    Nanette joins The Sobering fresh off announcing her upcoming album Painfully Happy dropping August 29th with the love-struck R&B focus track “Suddenly.” We dive into the story behind her nostalgic new single Abazali, a soulful Soweto-funk-inspired love letter to her parents, South Africa, and the sounds that raised her. She opens up about the highs, lows, and contradictions that inspired Painfully Happy, and how she’s navigating the space between joy and heartache while making music that connects across generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • Maraza is in the cut
    Jul 22 2025
    First things first: this is one of those ones. Sober Soldiers, you may know him from the megahit Gwaan, but Maraza has been in service of the game for years, as an artist, a thinker, and a relentless voice in the culture. Naturally, there was a lot to get into. This episode is emotional, fun, honest, inspiring, and everything in between. Press play and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 50 min