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Shift Happens

Primedia Broadcasting 4 Episodes Sep 21, 2026

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone navigating life's unexpected changes, such as job loss, relationship shifts, or personal transformation. It features honest conversations with people who have faced these moments and kept going, offering solidarity rather than perfect advice. The podcast is produced by Primedia Broadcasting and will be available from 18 May 2026 on various platforms including Primedia+ and Spotify.

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Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Adrian Gore on questioning dogma, leadership and finding hope through agency Sep 21, 2026 3950 Richard Sutton speaks to Adrian Gore, founder and Group Chief Executive of Discovery, about the ideas, decisions and shifts that have shaped more than three decades of building a business. Gore talks about growing up in a family where questioning what you were told was encouraged, and why going back to first principles became part of how he thinks. He reflects on the uncertainty of starting Discov

SPECIAL EPISODE: Chad le Clos on Making Commonwealth Games History, Family and Perspective | #ShiftHappens with Richard Sutton Sep 1, 2026 3961 Richard Sutton welcomes Chad le Clos back to Shift Happens for a special episode following his historic Commonwealth Games triumph. When Chad first joined Richard in Season One, he spoke about the ambitions still driving him and the history he wanted to make. Now he returns having done exactly that. In this special bonus episode, Chad reflects on becoming the most successful swimmer in Commonwealt

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Nicholas Dlamini on Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery Jul 6, 2026 4781 The first Black South African cyclist to compete in the Tour de France. An Olympian. A national champion. A rider who has raced against the very best in the world. But this is not a story about cycling. It's a story about curiosity. In this episode, Nicholas Dlamini reflects on growing up in Capricorn Township, where leaving the neighbourhood was a rare occasion and the world felt much smaller tha

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu on Courage, Opportunity and Belonging Jun 29, 2026 4659 A township kid who started school at the age of ten. A young boy who often felt behind. Someone who didn't quite fit the mould of what people expected. Today, Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu is one of South Africa's most accomplished sailors, competing in some of the world's toughest ocean races and proving that where you start doesn't determine where you can go. But this is not a story about sailing. It's

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Steven Kitshoff on Grief, Purpose and the Unknown Jun 22, 2026 3558 A two-time Rugby World Cup winner. A Stormers icon. A Springbok centurion. One of the most respected loosehead props of his generation. And a player who spent more than a decade at the pinnacle of world rugby. But this is not a story about winning World Cups. It's a story about what happens when the thing you've done your entire life is taken away in an instant. In this episode, Steven Kitshoff re

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Marc Lottering on Humour, Acceptance and Joy Jun 15, 2026 4576 One of South Africa's most beloved comedians. A storyteller. A playwright. A theatre icon. The creator of unforgettable characters like Aunty Merle. And a performer who has spent nearly three decades making audiences laugh across South Africa and beyond. But behind the laughter is a story few people know. In this episode, Marc Lottering reflects on his journey from a pastor's son growing up in Ret

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Rachel Kolisi on Self-Worth, Survival and Starting Over Jun 8, 2026 3637 A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye. But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience. In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Early B on Roots, Becoming and the Years Nobody Saw Jun 1, 2026 3759 He became one of South Africa’s most recognisable Afrikaans hip-hop artists. A trailblazer who took the language and stories of his community from the streets of Bloemendal to national stages. The first Afrikaans hip-hop artist signed by Universal Music Group. The creator of songs that connected with millions. But before the success, there were years nobody saw. In this episode, Early B refl

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Natasha Sideris on Risk, Reinvention and Responsibility May 25, 2026 3256 One of South Africa’s most respected restaurateurs. The founder behind one of the country’s most recognisable lifestyle brands. A perfectionist. A builder. And someone who admits she can be an incredibly difficult taskmaster. But behind the success of Tasha’s is a story far more complicated than people realise. In this episode, Natasha Sideris opens up about the pressure of build

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Chad le Clos on Pressure, Reinvention and Life Beyond the Pool May 18, 2026 3926 South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. An Olympic gold medallist. One of the most successful swimmers in Commonwealth Games history. One of the greatest short-course swimmers the sport has ever seen. And the man who famously stunned the world by beating Michael Phelps. But beyond the medals, records, and headlines, this is a different side of Chad le Clos. In this episode, he opens up about

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