The Baascast

When a community stands together, big things are possible. When those big things happen in Hoedspruit - even better!I had a chat with the organisers of the Wagters Fees, a community-driven incentive in aid of Farmwatch. This event takes place on 5 September 2026, and features the likes of Martin Bester, Ross Learmonth, jakkals vibes, DJ Izzit. I am the MC on the day - and we all look forward to having you there! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Wagtersfees: https://www.facebook.com/wagtersfeeshoedspruit--------------

What challenges do young designers face in a world ruled by AI slop?Where did the inspiration come from for this year's STRAB designs?I had a chat with 2nd year graphic design student, and this year's winner of the STRAB New Designer Competion, Simoné Duvenhage. Check out her handiwork on the all the STRAB Social Media pages and 2026 Merch! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠-------------- Recorded at Boathouse Studios, Pretoria.Cameras provided by Audiotorch.Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.

Wat kan ek leer van iemand wat al die Spaanse Camino gestap het? Iemand wat al meer keer oor begin en sukses behaal het, as wat ek begin het? Iemand wat haarself al telkemale doelbewus herontwerp het - beide musikaal en as mens?Dit was met dié mindset wat ek my gesels met Luna Paige benader het - en ek was nie teleurgesteld nie. Ons gesels solo travel, die mindset van 'n sukkelende musikant, en oor dinge wat Anton Goosen eerder nie moet hoor nie. -------------- Click op dinge:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Luna Paige: https://lunamusic.co.za-------------- Recorded at Centurion Theatre. Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.Cameras sponsored by Audiotorch.

We say the words, we make the jokes... we see the movies and we form our own ideas about what Schizophrenia is. Then we have a chance to change everything. To reshape what we know about a disorder that affects as many as 1 out of every 100 people on planet earth.Recording this podcast with YANA's Linda Prinsloo taught me a lot. I hope that listening to it, offers you the same.Support the fund raising initiative at Boiler Room Bar in Pretoria East:https://bit.ly/jam4yana2026-------------- Click op dinge:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠YANA: https://youarenotalone.co.za-------------- Recorded at Boathouse Studio, Equestria (Pretoria)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.Cameras sponsored by Audiotorch

Waaroor praat mens met 'n band wat net-net langer bestaan as wat 'n episode van die Baascast lank is?Toonhoog het die Battle for Boogie 2025 gewen, en hul was ook finaliste in die jaar se Netwerk24 Rockspaaider kompetisie - maar hul is skaars 2 jaar lank al 'n orkes. Dit was dus 'n gulde geleentheid om dié episode van die Baascast, kinda in 'n band konsultasie sessie in te verander.Ek hoop daar is ander jong bands wat maybe iets kan leer uit die geselsie. DISCLAIMER: Ek is redelik seker my opinies word nie deur almal gedeel nie. Kom ons chat in die comments - ek is altyd keen om verkeerd bewys te word!Geniet die gesels, en gaan luister gerus na Toonhoog se tunes - ek is seker jy gaan nog baie van hulle hoor! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Toonhoog: https://linktr.ee/toonhoogband -------------- Recorded at Padlangs Restaurant, Derdepoort (Pretoria)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.Cameras sponsored by Audiotorch

WAARSKUWING: Die episode deel met sake soos verslawing, self-skade, en meer. Sensitiewe kykers wees gewaarsku - maar weet net, die is 'n verhaal van hoop!TUIN praat vir die eerste keer uit oor haar ervaringe van die afgelope paar jaar - Hoe sy haarself uit 'n pad van verslawing en verderf gekry het, en die waarhede wat sy geleer het along the way. Ons gesels ook oor haar nuwe song (wat sy saam met Ampie uitgebring het): Konfetti Sonder Kleur - 'n Pragtige song geinspireer deur wyle Kobus de Kock Jnr. Dit is hartroerend.Verder probeer ek om die Tuin-puns tot 'n minimum beperk - en ek fail slegs ligweg daarmee ;-) -------------- Click op dinge:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Konfetti Sonder Kleur:    • Ampie & Tuin - Konfetti Sonder Kleur (Ampt...  Tuin Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tuinmusoTuinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuinmusoTuin Gesigboek: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K2cLj5BqS/-------------- Recorded at Boathouse Studio, Equestria (Pretoria)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.Cameras sponsored by Audiotorch

Bos Boogie is een van my gunsteling feeste... en nie net omdat dit met Baas de Beer allitereer nie :-pDie fees bied fans van local rock, indie, folk en alternative musiek die kans om teen 'n ridiculously billike prys 'n naweek van musiek, maats en amazing memories in die bos te geniet... skaars 30 min buite Pretoria.Ons gesels met fees-oganiseerders Jan-Hendrik van Staden en Eugene Verreynne oor die rebelliese oorsprong van die fees, die verwagtinge van die jaar se event... en natuurlik 'n paar Top Tips: Hoe Om 'n Festival Te Run.Kry jou kaartjie vir Bos Boogie 2025 op Quicket. Slegs R550 vir die hele naweek, met dagprys-opsies beskikbaar.PS:Ek MC die fees, en speel Saterdag oggend 10:00 ook 'n paar tunes! -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠BosBoogie: https://bit.ly/BosBoogie2025Kaartjies -------------- Recorded at Padlangs Restaurant, Derdepoort (Pretoria)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.Cameras sponsored by Audiotorchw9qt5p3IaMmZKpiiCajZ

From Principles and Inked Chairmen, to kids on both sides of the Detention Spectrum... In this Baascast First, Baas de Beer talks to a bunch of lekker people over at Afrikaans Hoër Germiston about the upcoming AHGie Fees, appropriately themed "Roots & Wings Carnifest".The event takes place on 30 August 2025.-------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Guest: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/roots-wings-carnifest -------------- Recorded on Zoom.Editing by Christo de Beer.

Originality vs Creativity vs... The Horny Fox?In the previous Baascast episode, Baas de Beer had a chat with Riaan Smit from the band Crimson House. In this -special- Baascast Brief, you get to see the actual art that was created, as well as listen in on some special thoughts discussed during the process.[[ This is a new vibe I'm trying out for Baascast Briefs... if you like it, lemme know! ]]Get your horny Fox T Shirt on www.dolomietvansprings.com (Will be available before end July)-------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Guest: https://www.growone.africa -------------- Recorded at Huf Puf Palace, Strand (Cape Town)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.

The iconic frontman of Crimson House - Riaan Smit - sat down with Baas de Beer to talk about his move to south AFrica, the scene in Namibia, and share some sage life advice... -------------- Click on things:Baas de Beer: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ChristoDeBeer⁠Guest: https://www.growone.africa -------------- Recorded at Huf Puf Palace, Strand (Cape Town)Recording and editing by Christo de Beer.