Sisterhood of the Travelling Mgowo
Episodes
Episode 4: Be For Real. Then What?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we ask: we’re always screaming “be real”… but what does that even mean?We unpack our relationship with authenticity, what it means w...
Episode 3: The Death of the Squad: Friendship in our 30s
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We regret to announce the passing of “the squad.” 🕊️ Cause of death: growth, difference, whyling and outgrowing the need to be the same. On t...
Episode 2: Are we as generous as we think we are?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people withhold when they have enough to give?In this episode, we get into something we’ve all experienced but struggled to name —rati...
Episode 1: Ngumbuyo ke lo: We're back — and it feels like coming home
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of this new chapter, we sit down to do what we do best: talk. Honestly, openly, and without a filter. We get into where life...
Episode 13: Is This Goodbye?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So... we need to have a little chat.
Episode 12: We're Reflecting Again Part 1
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One thing about us, we will reflect! It's good to be back and on this episode we catch you up on all things SMgowo as well as some reflections on ...
Episode 11: The Value of Identifying Red Flags
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode title peaks for itself. We try to reflect on what good identifying red flags does for us... It's a whole lot tougher than we think. Don't...
Episode 10: Crawling Backwards
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this episode we reflect on the year that was, speak good things on the year to come and rant a little. Don't fo...
Episode 9: Am I the loser???
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about stepping outside of ourselves and our actions and behaviours to see how we could be doing something wrong. Over the last few year...
Episode 8: The Toll Of Vulnerability + Something New
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Firstly, check out that new new! On this episode, we talk about the toll it takes to be vulnerable and how frankly tiring it can be to open yourself u...
Episode 7: Who Owns Your Success?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Sniper navigating motherhood and Mixo navigating school, we can get lost in trying grasp ownership over our success. Check us out as we talk...
Episode 6: Ngine Anxiety
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing about Monday, it will creep up on you while you’re minding your business on Sunday. On this episode we talk about ‘Sunday blues’ and t...
Episode 5: New Kid On The Block Part 2
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 is here and so is our new host! On this episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through and how w...
Episode 4: New Kid On The Block Part 1
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our new host is here! This episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through. Zoom interrupted us so Part ...
Episode 3: Ex Friends and Doing The Right Thing
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of SMgowo. This episode is a little different. What happens when you breakup with a friend and something tragic happen...
Episode 2: Hop Off That High Horse
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about The Tinder Swindler, (romantic) loneliness and the high horse industrial complex. Don't forget to check us out on our s...
Episode 1: Back Again...
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 2 of SMgowo! On this episode we reflect on the previous year and what we have learned. Don't forget to check us out on Twitter and I...
Episode 40: So... The Weapons Prospered
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! On this episode, we catch you up on what’s been going on with us and why we took a little hiatus. Don't forget to follow us on IG and...
Episode 39: Tough Times Want To Last
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the seasons changing, tough times want to last. On this episode, we talk about some ways we are trying to get through this season. Our prod...
Episode 38: Choose Kind Men
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the fallacy of choosing kind men. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel Mount Olympus. I...
Episode 37: No Shame In Needing
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about letting go of the shame we feel when it comes to expressing or acknowledging our needs. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for...
Episode 36: Nothing Is Cute
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah things are bad. We talk about what's been happening over the past couple of weeks and touch on bullying, our experience with it and much more. #J...
Episode 35: March Ado About Nothing
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a month, chile! Subscribe to our Youtube channel and check us out on our socials @SMgowo
Episode 34: International Women's Month
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss International Women's Month, the spaces that have held us because of women, what we wish we knew as younger women, and how...
Episode 33: "Leave Them Today"
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the end of relationships as we end off February and our series about love. We also announce the winners of our birthday In...
Episode 32: Love, Consequences and More Mgowo
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak about letting yourself down in love, dealing with the consequences, and picking yourself up again.
Episode 31: Love, Loneliness and Community
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk and vent a bit about loneliness, love and community. We also have a great 2nd birthday giveaway in store. Check out our IG and...
Episode 30: What's going on, hey?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year (we know it's Feb). On this episode we are catching up with one another as well as what has been happening on social media.
Episode 29: Reflections
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! Here are our reflections for the year of 2020. Share some of yours with us and don’t forget to follow us on SMgowo on IG and Twitte...
Episode 28: You Wanna Be A Podcaster???
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’ve got Mashudu Modau who talks to us about his journey through podcasting. We figured this might be helpful for anyone looking t...
Episode 27 Part 4: Education
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kingsley. If you’ve been in a former “Model C” school institution in SA, you will deeply relate to Kingsley in tonight’s final #SmallAxe ...
Episode 27 Part 3: Alex Wheatle
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss film 4: Alex Wheatle which so far is looking like our favourite episode! Check out Small Axe on BBC Brit (DSTV channel 12...
Episode 27 Part 2: Red, White and Blue
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check this out if you want to hear 28 minutes of Mixo talking about her crush, John Boyega. Check out Small Axe on BBC Brit (DSTV channel 120) every...
Episode 27 Part 1: Small Axe
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by BBC Studios SA as we discuss the Small Axe anthology film series directed by Steve McQueen starring Letitia Wright a...
Episode 26: It’s Q4 For Us
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk what’s kept us away for so long. We’re happy to be back!
Episode 25: "Tired" - All of the women in us (2020)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we round up the roast of women's month and reflect on how we feel as women in South Africa.
Episode 24: Reflections on Womanhood
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we reflect on just how lonely defining your womanhood for yourself can be
Episode 23: The Roast of Women’s Month
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we kick off women’s month with a roast of women’s month shenanigans
Episode 22: Winter Woes Finale
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we wrap up July’s Winter Woes theme and reflect on what it has been like for us.
Episode 21: Healing?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk about healing. Or at least we try to.
Episode 20: Winter Woes Part 2: Dealing
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we ramble about being depressed and what we do when we have an episode
Episode 19: Winter Woes
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about how we realised we were depressed. Don’t forget to check us out on our socials at @SMgowo
Episode 18: Rage
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re angry.
Episode 17: This Is A Very Strange Time
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are trying to process what the hell is going on right now. Don’t forget to hit us up on twitter and IG @Smgowo
Episode 16: PreQuarantine Reflections: The Kids Are Not Alright
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we sat down and reflected on the year so far and yeah things are a bit shaky but we move. Don’t forget to hit us up on Twitte...
Episode 15: The Unspoken Hierarchy of Love
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk about the hierarchies we place on love whether it is romantic, platonic or familial. Don’t forget to hit us up on Twitter...
Episode 14: The Holiday Season & Family
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reflected on the holiday season and our families. We also unpacked the excitement of the year to come. Don’t forget to check us out on...
Episode 13: Questions and Reflections
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we reflect on our year and answer your questions! Don’t forget to check us out on our social media: Twitter: @SMgowo Instagram: @si...
Episode 12: Pacemaking
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the importance of recognizing support in a world where we often feel alone. Don’t forget to chat to us on Twitter @SMgowo.
Episode 11: Seasons Come To Change
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk about changes in our lives, how we handle them, how those around us embrace them and much more. Don’t forget to tweet us ...
Episode 10: Resting: You’ve Gotta Face It
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about resting (not the bitch face) in a world where our time doesn’t quite belong to us. Chat to us on Twitter @SMgowo
Episode 9: Gratitude: The Politics of Please and Thank You
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about practicing gratitude while living in a capitalist society. Chat to us on our twitter @SMgowo
Episode 8: Surviving Women's Month
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8: Surviving Women's Month by Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo
Episode 7: Do You Consider This A Date
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7: Do You Consider This A Date by Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo
Episode 6: Diversity Stones
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak about tokenism in the ningism. How it can be weaponised, our own experiences of it and what it is as a system. Feel free to leave a...
Episode 5: If These Walls Could Talk
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk all things boundaries, what they mean to us and much more.
Episode 4: I Aint Sorry
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is inspired by the Still Processing podcast where we discuss apologies in the age of #SorryNotSorry. We dig into what apologies look like...
Episode 3: Nothing But An Adulting Thang
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak about adulting since we refer to it so much. What does it even mean? Are we doing it? Is there even a right way to do it?
Episode 2: Love As We Know It
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a glimpse into romantic love as we've come to know it. How do you feel about love? Let us know, tweet us @SMgowo. Follow us ...
Episode 1: New-ish Year, New Me
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you have never started your year in March and it shows. We're some of you. In this episode, we talk about resolutions and goal setting and our...