Murray Middleton is back in Cape Town for BeerEx Africa, and episode 123 starts where it always does — with good beer and no plan. The boys open a rare Liefmans Goudenband (a 2016 blend Murray smuggled home from a brewery visit in Belgium), get a surprise drop-in from friend-of-the-show Trevor, and spend the better […]
Luke Edward is a former Cape Town creative, who somehow ended up as Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hops in the USA. The road there involved advertising, app development, a knee destroyed on a mountain in Oregon, an online fermentation science degree he never finished, and a PowerPoint presentation built in a Frankfurt airport
In this episode, we sit down with Marius Botha from Hazeldean Brewing Co. — a farm-based craft brewery on the outskirts of Pretoria East that’s been quietly doing things right for more than a decade. We get into it early, talking water chemistry, reverse osmosis, and why what comes out of your borehole might be
In Session 3 of The Random Show, Troye and Calvin Daly reconnect for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about life in their 40s. They unpack fitness, fatherhood, sleep, and accountability, while diving into the rapid rise of AI and how it’s reshaping work and creativity. The episode also explores social media anxiety, simplifying life, and Troye’s
Troye checks in on where the podcast began, where it’s heading in 2026, and why video, Beer School, and art are taking centre stage. Plus thoughts on non-alcoholic beer, homebrewing, festivals, and the future of beer in South Africa. You can also watch this video on Youtube:https://youtu.be/jYZxXPK2LcM
Troye sits down with Jake Sandenbergh, head brewer at Afro Caribbean Brewing Company, for a deep dive into IPAs, brewing techniques, and South Africa’s evolving beer scene. Recorded at Banana Jam Café, the two explore everything from hoppy beer balance and pH management to consumer education and the importance of creating memorable beer experiences. The
Steven just completed the Comrades Ultra Marathon. His Kölsch beer also just won a Gold Medal at the African Beer Cup. We catch-up over a cold one in his brewery.
Murray Musky Muzza is a returning guest and former co-host of the show. He talks about his time in Amsterdam and working with Heineken. He was once voted sexiest man in beer South Africa.
Johan is one of the pioneers of the local craft beer scene in South Africa. His enthusiasm is contagious and he always has something great to say about someone’s beer and your mother-in-law. Find out more about this legend and his journey into the craft beer world.
I have a handful of buddies in the USA, and every now and then one of them brings me back some treats. Beer muling cans across the ocean is very much appreciated, and something that excites me tremendously. They should have a “Beer in Suitcase” event at the next Olympic Games. I would medal.
