The live recording event is set for June. The podcast, which is hosted by Scar, has evolved over time and became a staple form of entertainment for the country offering candid conversations with influential figures in music, media and political spaces. In an interview, Scar born Thato Matlhabaphiri stated that achieving 100th episode feat is not something he had envisioned when the project was started. “We didn't really know what to expect when we started the Podicast but I knew that we were onto something when we hit Episode 10,” the podcaster known for his radio and musical prowess, told Arts&Culture this week. He explained that after hitting over 10 episodes, the crew never looked back rand realised their niche might be in podcasting especially during the time when this form of media was at its infancy.
“What kept the show going was the team because what inspired us is that we wanted to put out content that we felt was important to celebrate Batswana who have travelled the road less travelled to highlight the work they did,” he added. Scar stated that the decision to celebrate the milestone with a live recording event stems from taking a leaf of inspiration from Africa’s leading podcast, Podcast and Chill by MacG in South Africa. “We decided to do a live show because we are motivated by other podcasters in the world like the Podcast and Chill of Mac G. This will be our first, so we want to see if people would really show up and like the concept.” Though he termed the event as just a ‘trial run’, Scar pointed out that the live recording also presents them with a window of opportunity to celebrate with people who have been there for them from day one. “The decision to host this live was also that we wanted to celebrate with our partners, the team as well, if they want to work with us. So, we want to share it with people who made it what is. We have a thousand people that watch this podcast,” he said.
