Uncle Andy is what religious leaders should be! No judgement, all LOVE and action. This was a joy to watch, thanks Josh!

2:44 'do you guys think you woud be doing this forever' , 'No, we would not be sitting here today' >> Powerful...

Great podcast. I serve in a rehab here in CPT where most of the guys are gang or ex-gang members. Some are former hitmen in that life as well. Once these guys open up and share you can really see the toll the life has taken on them. Especially once the drugs wear off and they have to face the emotions. Sadly fatherlessness is truly the common issue between them, I say respectfully. I have such a respect uncle Andy for his work and such a great role model. We need more father figures like him in the community.

@AndieSteeleSmith

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for serving in the rehab and no doubt being a father figure there to many - well done you. What a brilliant way to give back. Again, thank you 🙏

This podcast is levels Mac G this is competition in a good way. Legendary

@LBMOTORSPORTSA

Ай бұрын

MacG is a gossiper podcast! you dont walk away with solid insight etc, no hate but macG must stop being a gossip queen

Bro in the green top CAN RAP!!! SOMEONE PUT HIM ON!!!

@karlgimmedatforfreemarx

8 ай бұрын

These are disgusting people, stop blowing smoke up their rear

@mendaciousreality8459

8 ай бұрын

Put him on mangg

@klproductionsmusic7550

8 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

@itumelengdavid9571

3 ай бұрын

​Lllll

@itumelengdavid9571

3 ай бұрын

​Lllll

Hes an excellent rapper let's not let his talent go to waste

@normanvanwyk1127

7 ай бұрын

huh

Love what you are doing with this Podcast Josh. Showing real stories of real people. It's very easy for me to sit here and curse at how ruthless they are, but for some people, this is the only life they know. This is how they were groomed from age 13! It's interesting to listen to this stories. I pray they see a different way of life

@wideawakepodcast

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! One of my goals since I started this podcast was that the main focus would be real stories from real people and I’ll keep on doing that!

@QARIBROWNTV786

8 ай бұрын

​@@wideawakepodcastlove your podcasts bro try and and get some PAGAD MEMEBERS IN TOO

I've met andie still in my school years when i was in grade 11 what a brilliant human being he is such a wonderful human he changed my life for taking the gospel and seeking god and now i am a better person to respect and love all around me thank you Andie

@AndieSteeleSmith

8 ай бұрын

Vernon my friend - you literally have me in tears. Such wonderful memories of our times together - and of the incredible young man you were (and are!) I would so love to see you again soon. Thank you for your overly kind words

@vernonsimons1044

8 ай бұрын

@@AndieSteeleSmithi will stop you when i see you ❤️🫶🏽

Loved this podcast , Josh this was meant for you ! You are such a good host. Keep up the amazing work !

They grew up right in front us, very young with so much potential. Hope they will see light one day! at least theres still hope in our community

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I hope so too!!

We need more religious people like this. Real people that make jokes and are still respectable with their acceptance.

@AndieSteeleSmith

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Spencer - humor is one of our greatest weapons (even my bad humor!) 😂😂

Okes freestyle was on point yo, better than i thought it would be. Many peeps go "im a rapper"..then they rap kak. This oke actually got bars! Hopefully gets discovered for his music

This was an Amazing Interview Truthful but joyful aswell it’s good too see mainstream channels showing this side of the fence

This is the second episode I've watched on this podcast and decided to subscribe after this. Great work Josh. Uncle Andy is doing some amazing work. The guy who is light skinned is very smart and I'm sure he is definitely going to turn his life around. He has a strong sense of why, which is his son.

Really enjoyed watching this Wide awake podcast never disappoints 👍

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for you to see the next few episodes!! Some crazy podcasts coming very soon

This is deep man shuuuu, when he said if there's fathers involved in they lives they would have been different without feeling void of not being fatherless :( We need a planet of present Fathers and Mothers this is crucial.

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I agree with you completely!

@stanlerguard1653

6 ай бұрын

All of them have fathers who are currently in their lives, I know them all the one in the middle said "fuck God" when he saw people coming from church. The one in green is soft and totally relies on ice and Dylan and how do there dockets get lost is because Dylan's mother is a police bed And as for peace whenever the community rises up against them they run. Our kids go to school everyday they respect meand that's why I can say this we already had a talk

Keep doing the amazing work Josh, this is how we'll change things in SA 🇿🇦

Bro this podcast is on a trajectory of becoming the best. Keep it up, we love it❤🙌

You know I was kinda vibing when the man started rapping, then started tearing up, he has so much talent, potential and you can tell how much he is passionate by it. The system really is such a failure to it's citizens

I’m a music producer in the UK, from Cape Town originally. Put the guy in the green shirt in touch if he’s interested in putting his vocals down over some beats.

Wow, it's amazing to see how much they have changed! Switching from "Bad Boys" to "Good Boys" is a great move. I'm proud of the gang leaders for speaking up about the issues in Cape Town and showing that they are not just troublemakers but community builders. It's cool to see them making a positive difference. Keep it up, guys!

I am so inspired by you guys and I am praying for you guys for a better lifestyle and I hope and pray that you all achieve your dreams. All the best, God is in control.

Woza Josh, excited for this one 😊am all ears👂🏼

@wideawakepodcast

8 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy! 😂👂🏽

@mo0dijudy415

8 ай бұрын

​@@wideawakepodcastalways do 🪄

Josh, this has been reeeeally awesome. you need to have the gents back

Three Grown Men, that can think for themselves. Raised by strong Women, and blame the absence of fatherhood. I can point out one issue here, Choice and false perception is the root to where they are right now. I am praying for these Guys, so God can be their true Father.

Great work Josh. Love this podcast

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed the episode!

When he spoke about government, big facts. The system has definitely failed us.

Keep up the Lords Work Uncle Andy & Josh yo keep it up don't give up guys South Africa Needs Okes like you.God Bless

Top stuff, keep it up Josh! ❤

your podcast is an inspiration, im also an addict in Cape Town, role models are rare, hard to find in our society. Cape Town is a strange place full of hope and strength

@Ultra_Magicc

8 ай бұрын

How's your journey to recovery? Are you trying to find help?

Fathers are very important in the presence of a kid

This is an excellent interview. 100% truth

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that! It’s one of my favourite episodes for sure

I believe that if the interview had been conducted in Afrikaans, their native language, it would have allowed them to respond to questions properly and in more detail, and it would have allowed them to express themselves in their mother tongue. But it was interesting to watch. Good work

@msizihlophe5222

7 ай бұрын

Do you think Josh speaks afrikaans

@bigl3885

7 ай бұрын

​@@msizihlophe5222he could've gotten someone else to interview them. Alot of Podcasts do that.

@sandisom23

3 ай бұрын

Please don't be selfish. There are many people who don't know Afrikaans, we want information also!

Powerful message ❤.

Super eye opening episode. Amazing work Josh!

I Really Enjoyed this Episode. Very interesting & informative💚 Respect to those 3 Young Men. I can see you 3 doing a lot of Good in your communities. Walk in faith. Brother in the Green, I especially see Great things happening for you. Your rap skills are DOPE 🤯BTW. I wish you all the Best Guys✊ MUCH RESPECT. CAPE TOWN IS A GREAT TOWN💪😎👍

The freestyle is insane🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥

Quality podcast excellent work

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you so much!

Thank you for doing what you do. I can't imagine that this is easy...I even feared for your life at some point. Thank you for giving voices to the hidden gems of our country. Please remember to be safe though...we need more of these moments and the community can only benefit from your contributions

@wideawakepodcast

3 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for this

Big up for the interview boss

Someone give that man a record deal. ❤

I see them as Shadrack ,Meshack and Abenego. The 3 men in the fire and there's a 4th man Pastor Andy.

@emmanuelntshekang6825

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 God have mercy on you that's an insult to my brothers who didn't bow down to the system or the god of this world.

Pastor, bless you in your ministry. We are very privileged to have a miraculous God. I pray for changed hearts and spirits.

Broer you are brave to take this chance to interview this gents I was so scared the whole entire video hoping none of them get triggered or offended by any question!

@bigl3885

7 ай бұрын

That's the wrong mindset to have when interacting with them. At the end of the day, they are Human beings. Just treat people with respect.

@tsokho_tube

7 ай бұрын

@@bigl3885 no that is your thoughts !

First tim watching ur podcast started with Ellen ones it was good,keep up th good work Josh🤝🤝

When the guy in the Green T-shirt responded to the 'world's nicest prison' question, and said he had seen something like that on a show called 'World's toughest Prisons', you interrupted him and said no it's not that...He was actually referring to an episode on World's Toughest Prisons where they went to a Scandinavian prison where it looks like a hotel. So next time hear people out first, and don't just assume and jump to correct them, because it comes across as patronizing.

That man can freestyle.👑

Does uncle Andie have a channel ? I would love to hear more of his story.

Eeeh my boi is backkk

Guy in the green needs to do that film.

The brothers are speaking facts our government is corrupt 😢..."the system is failing us" I felt it

@NhlakaHlela

7 ай бұрын

The government us corrupt you blaming the government for what these thugs do

that Labia theater is great, would love for that to happen

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I’ll try my best to make it a reality!!

Bro in green got BARZ

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

He does indeed!!

Dubzito my boooy! this guy a great rapper!! we still got something in the vault!!

@Caryn-JessePaulse

7 ай бұрын

Salute juise we need to get in touch is me dapzito

Great show

Your podcast are the bomb Josh. You must come to the belhar community 👀👀

I know Dapzito as a rapper. I miss this bru😢

epic podcast!

Hi, Im a producer and i and would love to get that dude's contacts to help him tell his story through music. please if you can help me reach out

Awesome shows. Always ❤... C.Ludlam

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Mans in the green is NIIICE WIDDIT❤

I have a friend who went down a very similiar path in his life. One day I asked him why did you make these choices? He responded that he never had a father or male figure to tell him that he was disappointed in him for making such poor choices. So here I am telling all three of you , Riaan included that I am very disappointed with you guys. I love you guys .I care about you and I care about your eternity. Make better choices. You can still get out. I know many people who got out (Riaan also knows them) and there life is much better now and they are actually a good example to the young people in the communities where they live. All three of you are talented and intelligent, don't throw your life away on nonsense. You know where this ends up. Graveyard, hospital or jail. The peace on the Cape Flats never lasts, we all know that.

Salute Manskap

Brilliant podcast. These guys are not bad people they just need opportunity. Josh you very concerned about the mic. Don't worry we can hear loud and clear 😂

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Thank you and yes I was because they are very sensitive and I didn’t want you to miss out on any of the action 😂

@ray315gp

7 ай бұрын

@@wideawakepodcast no worries. Was an awesome podcast! Looking forward to the next

afternoon uncle Andy, awe Josh, ek wil neti 3 bruse salute, PEACE&LOVE ouens 👊🙏🤛

@AndieSteeleSmith

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Damn he can rap, lets make music

The guy in green t-shirt is so smart

Fire Boeta.🔥🔥🔥

Entire comment section praising Josh. My condolences to the family's that's lost loved ones because these guys felt like it. I Pray that the young girls and women they have violated and traumatized can find a way to heal in this country that glorifies Criminals.

He can rap, u let him cook😮

shout out to the guy in the green golf T SHIRT

When can I be on your Podcast

Fisantekraal was very peaceful at the i was staying there (2004-2009)

Its true Scandinavian prisons are like hotels! They give you chance to reform but many people take advantages of loose prison times/sentences and do crimes and stay winters in hotels(Prison). Nordic countries go too easy on criminals and you can see it changing whole society

Dope

YOOO! I NEVER comment but that nigga CAN RAP bro. Those words also carry substance, wise man.

@matthewvanrooyen6450

8 ай бұрын

Bless his dream❤

@matthewvanrooyen6450

8 ай бұрын

And the more I watch that dude, I see how intelligent he really is.

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I wasn’t expecting him to be that good! He really has so much potential

Props uncle Andy

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

All the props to andie and the boys!

U should interview Hanover Park gangsters

Shout out Uncle Andy fr❤

that guy can rap ur bars op n ane level

by them folding hands already means a lot about the hood

Yoh uncle Andy man! 👍🙏

How did you make this happen?

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

I’ve been working with gang members for years and Andie and myself have wanted to do an episode like this one for a while!

The Bad Boys 🔥

Inspirational, for sure.

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

They are and the work they are doing is incredible!

Tik Tok brought me Here 🥳💪

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Was it the video where everyone was commenting about my ears? 😂

Big ups uncle Andy

Guy in the Green top 👏

this real in most coloured communities

I guess this is the backstory to bad boys bad boys song.

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Bad boys, bad boys!

please come to worcester bro

I wil give anything to be in these guys presence just to have a conversation they seem like actually decend guys who cares

"but Andy can carry alot of stuff"😂😂😂 Ag jinne, my heart goes put for these guys, im praying gor you guys that you will continue to follow Christ. He is the author, the perfector and finisher of our Faith. Jesus truly is the only way, the Truth and the Life❤

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

That part was the best!!

Great stuff !

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

27:40 🔥🔥🔥

Can y’all bring maleven into this podcast cause i think he has a lot to teach too

@___day

6 ай бұрын

didn't he die?

@Gates7405

3 ай бұрын

Maleven was killed in prison

Would love this dude to go live on the flats for 10 years.

Themba(Andie) doing the most

@wideawakepodcast

7 ай бұрын

Yes he is!