Skibidi

So good. Listened to 18 episodes in one sitting

I also started this podcast from the beginning—I listen to it while hiking. I have been to SA several times and always knew the history was as rich and as complicated as anywhere. The length of the episodes, the detail, the context and wider placement in the continent as a whole—just amazing. I am beginning to see how the history of my own country must surely be equally complicated, rich, misunderstood and reduced to far too simple half-truths through the lens of current biases and assumptions. Well done!

Awesome, informative podcast! Making my way from start to finish.

I came across this exceptional podcast series fairly recently, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it so far. I’ve made a point to start listening from the beginning then working my way to present day in order to gain the full impact of the timeline & coinciding information. Des’ colorful & honest personality shines through as he shares his incredible expertise & knowledge on the subject matter of South Africa. It’s almost as if I’m listening to an audiobook story being played out. I thoroughly enjoy how he covers all facets of society and even shares side anecdotes to go further into an individual or specific group for an entire episode. As an American ex-pat that’s been predominantly residing in SA since 2016, it’s been beautiful to gain new perspectives from the show, which makes me love & appreciate this country even more. Thank you for your time & effort with putting this program together for us to enjoy immensely 🙏♥️. Keep up the great work 💪!

This is the best podcast I have listened to by far. Each episode carefully studied and well thought out. The host never fails to engage the listener. I look forward each week.

Modern, thorough and super listenable! We are always in awe at how well thought out the story telling and narrative arcs are.

When the history of a region begins with its geology you can be assured it will be firmly founded. For all that, the pace never flags. It holds my attention and commands my respect as few podcasts have done.

Blows everything else out of the water.

Amazing and detailed episode. Thank you Des

I am thrilled to have found this podcast — I access it through Spotify in San Francisco. Desmond answers so many questions on South African history and his delivery is engaging and often amusing. The research is stellar. Thank you so much for this.

What a wonderful way to get to know this country I now call home.

Goes in depth on all aspects of the history of the rainbow nation.

As usual, Des Latham has produced a well-researched and intriguing history, and even though it’s only a few episodes in, it seems on par with his Anglo-Boer War and Battle of Stalingrad podcasts which were superb. Thanks very much, Des, for continuing your interesting and entertaining storytelling!

I just finished the first episode and this is going to be a series where I wait impatiently for the next episode. Des Latham does a great job narrating and the subject matter is, as always, very interesting. Very well done.

Think of the best podcast producers and presenters, now put Des Lathaon that list. AB War, Stalingrad, Plane Crash Diaries....

Wow I get to give the first review on a good podcast👍. Just listening to the first and only episode out and it meets up to what I’ve come to expect from Des.