Story Time with Joshua Eady

#jasonbakery #capetown #storytimepodcast #podcast
In Episode 114 of Storytime, Joshua sits down with Jason Lilley, founder of Jason Bakery, one of South Africa’s most iconic food destinations and a must-visit for both locals and international visitors.
Jason opens up about his lifelong love for food, discovering his gift for baking, and the journey that led him to build one of the country’s most respected bakery brands. From working on five-star cruise liners around the world to refining his craft in high-pressure kitchens, he shares how discipline, curiosity, and obsession with quality shaped his path.
The conversation dives into overcoming adversity, navigating the realities of running a food business through South Africa’s pandemic years, and why consistency matters more than hype in hospitality.
Jason also reveals what truly makes the perfect croissant, the science behind exceptional sourdough, what separates a great kitchen from an average one, and the standards required to build a brand people queue for daily.
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#onepiece #countrymusic #actor #callumkerr
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With Season 2 of One Piece dominating globally on Netflix and becoming one of the most talked-about series in the world, Joshua welcomes Scottish actor and country musician Callum Kerr — the actor stepping into the role of Captain Smoker, as Season 3 continues filming.
Callum reflects on his early acting career, reconnecting with Joshua after first meeting seven years ago while filming Locked Up Abroad, and how South Africa became a place he deeply connected with — especially Cape Town.
The conversation dives into joining one of the world’s biggest franchises, stepping into the world of anime fandom, becoming part of the globally loved cast of One Piece, and meeting passionate fans across international events and conventions.
Beyond acting, Callum also opens up about his music career — including his latest single Buy This Town and EP Roots Under Me. He shares how he discovered country music, moved to Nashville, developed his songwriting voice, and what it takes to perform live in one of music’s toughest scenes.
This episode is powered by Knox Hydrate — proudly South African and founded by Dricus du Plessis. Zero sugar, zero caffeine, and loaded with BCAAs for clean hydration and recovery. For more information visit - https://knoxhydrate.com/
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#prank #prankvideo #jacksonodoherty #storytimepodcast #podcast
Jackson built one of the internet’s most recognizable prank and entertainment brands, amassing millions of followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok through outrageous stunts, social experiments, and viral comedy videos. From public pranks and wild challenges to stunt-based content and travel adventures, Jackson’s videos have generated hundreds of millions of views worldwide, cementing him as one of Australia’s most recognizable digital creators.
In this episode, Jackson opens up about how he first got into content creation, the realities of going viral, and dealing with hometown hate and tall poppy syndrome that often comes with success. The conversation moves through some of his wildest experiences — from owning a kangaroo, pranking friends, and moving to the United States, to traveling to Iceland, encountering a deadly tribe in India, and his friendship with Dricus du Plessis.
Joshua and Jackson also dive into the current state of Australian rugby, the pressures of internet fame, Jackson’s openness about topics like performance enhancement in fitness culture, and the lessons he’s learned from building a global audience online.Jackson also reveals details about his latest business venture and what fans can expect from the next evolution of his content in the coming years.
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#afrikaans #contentcreator #andreahurter #podcast #storytimepodcast
In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with South African actress and viral content creator Andrea Hurter.
Andrea’s relatable, unfiltered content has taken over South African social media — going viral multiple times and completely transforming her life. From growing up in the Northern Suburbs with Afrikaans parents to becoming one of the country’s most recognisable online personalities, her journey is both hilarious and deeply real.
In this episode, Andrea opens up about giving herself her first tattoo, traveling through Europe and getting pickpocketed, the chaos of Croatia Boat Week, and navigating online hate in the age of virality. She also shares how she discovered her love for content creation, the moment she realised social media could change her future, and why being unapologetically yourself is her greatest strength.
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#youtuber #danmace #caseyneistat #mrbeast #podcast #storytimepodcast
In this week’s episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with world-renowned filmmaker and digital storyteller Dan Mace.
Dan is a South African director, YouTuber, and creative entrepreneur known for pushing the boundaries of online storytelling. From building his own cinematic YouTube presence to working in New York under legendary creator Casey Neistat, Dan has become one of the most innovative voices in digital filmmaking. He later stepped into the role of Chief Creative Officer for MrBeast Philanthropy, helping shape large-scale impact storytelling on one of the biggest platforms in the world.
Joshua and Dan unpack the current state of social media, the evolution of YouTube as a platform, and the disruptive impact of AI in filmmaking and storytelling. Dan shares insights into how content creation has changed, what creators are getting wrong today, and where the future of digital media is heading.
The conversation also dives into Dan’s childhood, how he discovered his love for filmmaking, the risks he took to pursue creativity full-time, and the lessons he learned working alongside some of the biggest names on the internet.
For more information on Knox Hydration & the Founders Legacy Fund visit: http://knoxhydrate.com/founderslegacyfund
TabletPOS, your leading mobile point of sale for the hospitality and retail industries within South Africa. Serving the best restaurants in South Africa. For more information visit - https://tabletpos.co.za/