SWEET NOTHINGS POD
Armani and Landi, two twenty-somethings, host a casual podcast where they talk about everything and nothing. The show features lighthearted, relatable conversations about life, love, and random everyday topics. With a playful and intimate vibe, it's like listening in on two friends catching up.
Episodes
E 32: WEDDING SEASON!
Wedding season is officially here, and the girls have quite a few opinions! But first, Landi and Armani have plenty to catch up on, from the latest pop culture news and Armani’s first wedding anniversary to snake encounters and a newfound dream of farm life.Then it’s all things weddings! With a little help from their listeners, the girls get into wedding guest dress codes, outfit repeating, the gr
E 31: YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED (IN AFRIKAANS)
In celebration of their 30th episode, the girls handed over the reins to their listeners and let them decide what this week’s episode would look like.And apparently, you guys can’t get enough of the yapping, because you voted for the longest episode (the girls are flattered 😉), a special AFRIKAANS edition of Sweet Nothings and a good old ANONYMOUS Q&A.
E 30: A SCROLL THROUGH OUR CAMERA ROLLS
30 episodes of Sweet Nothings! 🥳 That’s 30 weeks of the girls showing up for their weekly dose of catch-ups, yapping and sweet nothings.To celebrate, Landi and Armani are back together for a good old catch-up, this time letting their camera rolls guide them through the past two weeks. Between the two of them, there have been three weddings, a whole Woordfees, several late nights and plenty of time
E 29: (KIND OF) READING MY JOURNAL
With Armani tied up with her real job this week, Landi is stepping in for a solo episode and sending the listeners a proper voice note.After a week-and-weekend catch-up, Landi chats about her newly found interest in Hyrox and making the most of some boyfriend-free time to finally tackle her to-do list. Inspired by last week’s nostalgia, Landi also gets back into reading, revisits some old diary en
E 28: THROWBACK THURSDAY
After both finding themselves back in their hometown, Pretoria, last week, the girls were feeling a little nostalgic - so naturally, this week turned into a proper trip down memory lane.They’re throwing it back to the TV shows, movies, games, snacks and childhood crushes they grew up on, with plenty of listener submissions bringing back things they’d completely forgotten about… The Suite Life of Z
E 27: BACKSTAGE WITH LISIE BASSON
Pop star, business girl & bride-to-be — this week, the girls sit down with South African singer-songwriter Lisie Basson for a chat about everything happening both on and off stage.Lisie opens up about finding her feet as an independent artist, balancing music with two other jobs, social media and comparison, and why she walked away from the pressure of a major record label. Plus, the girls get int
E 26: THE HILL WE ACTUALLY DIED ON
The girls enjoyed discussing the hills their listeners would die on so much that they had to come back for Part 2 - while also nearly dying on a very real hill themselves at the Gun Run.Of course, the local sports commentators had to do a proper race debrief, especially after Armani’s first-ever half marathon! Armani talks through her rather unorthodox race weekend - a night out, a full Saturday o
EP 25: THE HILL I WILL DIE ON
August went out with a bit of a bang, so the girls catch up on the chaos of the past week and a Springbok-filled weekend. September has arrived, spring is in the air and the girls are more than ready for a fresh start and better vibes. Just your local oversharers and sports commentators reporting for duty.This week’s main agenda: the hills their listeners are willing to die on. The girls work thei
EP 24: GREEK YOGURT & FLYING DUCKS
Landi is fresh off the plane and giving our listeners the full Euro debrief - cycling through Amsterdam, slow beach days in Greece, family time, getting stranded on a boat, Greek food (and lots of Greek yoghurt), plus all the travel highs, lows and stories in between.After three weeks apart, the girls are back together and inviting you along for Landi’s proper first-hand holiday recap, with plenty
EP 23: GLOW UP
Landi is living her best summer holiday in Greece, so consider this week’s episode a long voice note from Armani to one of her besties.She chats through 10 low-effort things that always make her feel like she’s had a mini glow up, before going a little deeper into what might actually be behind feeling happier, more confident and more like yourself.Beauty tips and life chats - all together in one l
EP 22: THINGS WORTH OUR MONEY
A little Euro trip excitement kicks off this week’s catch-up before the girls get into the real topic of the week: things worth spending your money on.Landi and Armani share the everyday buys, little luxuries and things they’ll happily spend a bit more on - before turning to the listeners for the purchases they swear are worth every cent.Consider this your unofficial guide to all the things provin
EP 21: RANDOM THOUGHTS & HAIR MATH
After a proper catch-up on the girls’ wholesome weekends in Stellenbosch and Cape Town - filled with family, friends, movement, Friday night plans, tennis, cycling and making the most of the sunshine - they dive back into their ever-growing Random Thoughts notes. They unpack The Hair Wash Dilemma™, bananas, bikini fears, surprise parties for the groom, and a few more things that have been living r
EP 20: YAPPING & SEEKING ADVENTURE BUDDIES
The girls are back to their regularly scheduled yapping.After last week’s colour-analysis episode with Jana from Mode Marie, Landi and Armani have two weeks’ worth of everything and nothing to catch up on. This includes The Odyssey (spoiler-free, with some homework - to watch it before next week’s episode ✍🏼), big-girl jobs and salaries, hiking, and an official call for new adventure buddies.Just
EP 19: COLOUR ME CURIOUS
This week, Landi and Armani are joined by Jana-Marié from Mode Marié to chat about colour analysis and the impact that the right colours can have on how you look and feel.After recently having their own colours analysed, the girls sit down with Jana to unpack the results, ask all the questions they’ve been wondering about, and find out whether black really suits everyone. They also cover universal
EP 18: SPORT & AI GIRLIES
Landi and Armani return with two very different weekend recaps: one takes on the Versus route, while the other heads to the West Coast for a surprise poker party - mostly spent watching sport in formalwear, obviously.The sports chat continues with Springbok rugby, Wimbledon and a FIFA roundup before the girls introduce their mutual best friend and therapist, ChatGPT. They unpack how Chat has worke
EP 17: EURO SUMMER RECAP
The girls are back!Season 2 kicks off with a proper catch-up as Armani takes Landi (and all of you) through her Euro summer - from London and Venice to the Amalfi Coast, with plenty of singing, art and Aperols along the way.Outside of Europe, there was plenty to unpack too -Taylor Swift’s wedding, FIFA World Cup highlights, music festival horror stories, the latest Michael Jackson buzz… the kind o
EPISODE 16: A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS
It’s our Season 1 finale 🤍This week we’re sharing all of our current favourites - from beauty products, food finds and household essentials to movies, music and a few random things we’ve become obsessed with lately. Consider this a little collection of everything we’ve been loving, using, watching, listening to and recommending to our friends over the past few months.Listen to find out what made t
EPISODE 15: HR WOULDN’T LIKE THIS
This week we’re stepping into the office and chatting about all things corporate life - from freezing aircons and office characters to the unspoken rules, pet peeves, and the jobs some people take just a little too seriously.We also asked you to send in your funniest, most random and most embarrassing workplace stories, and you definitely delivered. From awkward moments to classic office drama, we
EPISODE 14: 42.2KM & OTHER RANDOM THOUGHTS
You’ll never guess what we’re recapping this week…Landi takes us through her Cape Town Marathon weekend - the build-up, the race day energy, the supporter signs, and how it felt to finally run the 42.2km we’ve been talking about for weeks.We also get into a few random thoughts we had saved up - from the oddly humbling experience of buying toilet paper to the colour theory spiral and other little t
EPISODE 13: CONSIDER US INFLUENCED
Episode 13 is our first official guest episode 👀 This week, we’re joined by Cape Town content creator Chanel Kruger (formerly known as Chanel Cronje 💍) to chat about the girl behind the Instagram - from running, strength training and editing apps to PR packages, phone storage hacks, influencer culture in South Africa, and what actually goes into building a content factory ;)A very sweet episode ge
EPISODE 12: ROMANTICISING WINTER
After three weeks apart, Armani and Landi are finally back behind the mic - catching up on Landi’s trip to Mauritius, time at home in Pretoria, one of her best friend’s weddings, and somehow… ending up back on the topics of running and Pilates yet again. Shocking, we know. This week’s episode is a cosy little yap about winter in Cape Town: the things we love, the things we absolutely don’t, and th
EPISODE 11: RUNNING & REFORMERS
From running long distances to running a pilates studio 🏃🏼♀️🤍It’s just Landi this week for a solo catch-up before being joined by a special guest, Mieke from Roma Pilates.From marathon training, long runs & mindset shifts to building a pilates business from the ground up, the girls chat all things movement, wellness routines & figuring things out as you go.
EPISODE 10: TURN DOWN THE VOLUME FOR THIS ONE
While Landi is away for a bit, Armani takes over the mic this week and brings in a very special guest - her sister, Cimòn - for some proper sister yaps.They chat about the forbidden words they weren’t allowed to say growing up, random house rules that somehow made perfect sense at the time, and a few chaotic family stories they’ve lived through together.In true Armani & Cimòn fashion, this one is
EPISODE 9: NOT FINDING OUR FRIENDS
It’s back to just the girls this week for a proper catch-up - from rainy weekends, long runs, theatre nights, soup season, and travel prep to everything that’s been keeping life busy lately.They also get into social media: what they share, what they keep private, their thoughts on Strava and Find My Friends, and the creators, aesthetics, and content they keep coming back to.
EPISODE 8: GUESS WHO’S ON THE POD!
The girls are joined by their very first guests this week - the men in their lives. They revisit the early days: how they met, first dates, first kisses, and everything in between, with a few fun questions and honest moments along the way.
EPISODE 7: WHERE ARE THE WHITE EASTER EGGS
Armani and Landi recap their Easter weekend, from slow moments to sweet treats. What starts as a chat about the best (and rarest) Easter eggs quickly turns into a conversation about engagement rings, with Armani sharing her engagement story.
EPISODE 6: Q1 REVIEW & WHAT’S NEXT
After keeping you hanging on the hidden gems from last week (sorry), Armani and Landi continue with some of their favourite Cape Town finds - from cosy restaurants and neighbourhood cafés to sushi, bagels, and spots that are well worth a second look.They also do a little quarter-one review, reflecting on the year so far and what they’re looking forward to in the second quarter - with weekend recap
EPISODE 5: A TASTE OF CAPE TOWN
Armani and Landi catch up on a full week of life - from saying goodbye to colleagues to stepping into new spaces, with spontaneous trips home and a quick chat about Harry Styles' latest album.The girls then dive into all things Cape Town, debating the best pizza, burgers, and bars in the city, while sharing their go-to spots, local favourites, and a few underrated gems.
EPISODE 4: 37 QUESTIONS WITH ARMANI
Armani and Landi swap seats this week, with Armani in the hot seat for Sweet Nothings’ take on Vogue’s 73 Questions. Armani’s seat is not the only thing hot in here - the girls unpack a week of extreme Cape Town weather, from hot beach days to windy runs, misty views, and now the wind making a guest appearance in the background.Get the inside scoop on Armani’s first date with her husband, the movi
EPISODE 3: 73 QUESTIONS… BUT MAKE IT 37
This week, Armani puts Landi in the hot seat with 37 Questions - a rapid-fire interview inspired by Vogue’s iconic 73 Questions. From learning what you can order Landi at the bar and picking up a beauty tip or two, to her questionable favourite Lip-Ice brand and the occasional boyfriend cameo in her answers, it’s a quick way for listeners to get to know Landi a little better.Before the interrogati
EPISODE 2: STAY IN YOUR LANE 🍒
From FitFeb finales to birthday week highlights, this episode is a full February debrief. Landi and Armani unpack their preferred AI fitness coach, post-dentist discomfort, swimming with Olympians, thoughts on Wuthering Heights, Hannah Montana nostalgia, Olivia Dean admiration, and the curious case of Instagram’s golden rings.A little fitness. A little pop culture. A lot of opinions.
EPISODE 1: OUR NOT-SO-VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE 🍒
Two Afrikaans girls try to record a podcast in English… and that’s the first challenge of the episode. Landi and Armani introduce Sweet Nothings, explain how this whole idea happened, and then immediately do what they do best: derail. What was supposed to be a Valentine’s-themed chat turns into a rapid-fire life catch-up featuring a February fitness competition that’s turning friends into enemies,
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