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A small apology (and a confession) This wasn’t planned.There was no agenda, no programme, no “now we will do this” moment. The Mayor had a slightly crazy idea — one of those “what if I just…” thoughts — and before anyone could politely object, we were suddenly walking through the Strasbourg Christmas Market together. Lights, … Continue reading “Distance Took a Short Break”
What if Christmas was… cancelled?Who would you call?And more importantly — who would take the job? In this delightfully chaotic episode, Fruitloop and The Mayor headfirst into the mythology, madness, and modern logistics of Christmas. It starts with a rumour — Christmas is off — and spirals into a full-blown hypothetical job interview where fruitloop … Continue reading “If Santa Quit, Who’d Deliver?”
In this quietly powerful episode, a moderator sits with Ismar and Ritesh for a conversation that lingers long after the microphones switch off. Ismar opens up about life as the sole caregiver for his 87-year-old mother in Brazil — the loneliness, the exhaustion, and the unresolved pain of carrying responsibility while his two sisters remain … Continue reading “What do we owe our parents — and what does that cost us?”
What starts as a simple year-in-review quickly turns into one of those Peeling Potatoes episodes — the kind you didn’t know you needed until you’re already laughing, nodding, and feeling oddly seen. In Episode 29, The Mayor (somewhere cold and existential) and Fruitloop (sun-drenched in South Africa) peel back 2025 layer by layer — from … Continue reading “Peeling Potatoes — Episode 29: “Time Zones, Pineapples & a Very Questionable Strip Tease””
What happens when someone who swore they’d never run signs up—and actually pays—for a 5km Color Run? In this episode, we peel back the layers on a vibrant, powder-covered journey from four weeks of grinding training to crossing the finish line with a medal and a mindset reset.Expect laughter, honesty, and a few “I nearly … Continue reading “🍍 Peeling Potatoes 28 — From “I Hate Running” to 5KM Glory (and a Medal!)”
Written by It’s a six-month milestone, and Episode 26 of Peeling Potatoes arrives hotter than a Seoul street snack. Fruitloop checks in from Johannesburg while The Mayor beams in from Seoul—ready to peel back another layer of curiosity, culture, and chaos. This time, the spotlight swings to Frank, reporting live from Seoul, where the city’s neon glow … Continue reading “Peeling Potatoes 26: How perspectives change in different countries, the fruitloop way.”
What happens when five people join a video call from every corner of the globe—Johannesburg, Seoul, Sydney, and London—armed with good news, wild stories, cultural curveballs, and a mission to decode the secret sauce of human connection? You’re about to find out In this deliciously bright and uplifting episode, Janita, Frank, Nathalie, Monica, and Bruce … Continue reading “Lunch with Janita & Frank – The Connection Spark: Cultivating Social Skills Across Continents”
What happens when Johannesburg sunshine, London logic, São Paulo sass, and a Seoul adventure collide? In this irresistibly warm and wonderfully weird episode of Lunch With Janita and Frank, the crew gathers across continents to unpack good news, bad Wi-Fi, spicy stress, and unexpected moments of joy. Janita kicks things off from Joburg with her … Continue reading “Lunch With Janita & Frank – Sharing Good News, Global Vibes & Seoul Stories”
Get ready for a laugh-filled battle of the ages as Fruitloop (broadcasting live from sunny Johannesburg) goes head-to-head with The Mayor (holding the fort in classy Cleebourg) in an epic three-round generational war! 💥 Round 1: Tech Battles — From the screech of dial-up to the speed of Wi-Fi, and from phone books to Google, … Continue reading “Peeling Potatoes 25 – The Great Generational Showdown!”
Two worlds. Two time zones. One unforgettable conversation. 🌍 In this vibrant, laugh-out-loud episode of Peeling Potatoes 24, Fruit Loop (checking in from sunny Johannesburg) and The Mayor (reporting live from classy Cleebourg) dive into an intergenerational showdown like no other! The duo—who’ve never actually met—bring their signature chemistry and contrasting worldviews to a 10-question … Continue reading “Peeling Potatoes 24 “Generations””