Home Episodes Guests Collections About Work With PodHouse
New Season · The Lusaka Sessions· Jay Rox in the building· Mae N. Maejor · Lusaka to the world· KingTec · contemporary Zambian hitmaker· Bombshell Grenade · award-winning rap energy· Paul Kruz · Creative Jungle Studio· Roberto on Amarulah & beyond· Jaefam · songwriter and Rocket Audio founder· TK Siyandi · Zambian production pioneer· KB · producer and founder K-Amy Studios· 50+ conversations and counting· Hosted by Yung Verbal · Shot in Lusaka· New Season · The Lusaka Sessions· Jay Rox in the building· Mae N. Maejor · Lusaka to the world· KingTec · contemporary Zambian hitmaker· Bombshell Grenade · award-winning rap energy· Paul Kruz · Creative Jungle Studio· Roberto on Amarulah & beyond· Jaefam · songwriter and Rocket Audio founder· TK Siyandi · Zambian production pioneer· KB · producer and founder K-Amy Studios· 50+ conversations and counting· Hosted by Yung Verbal · Shot in Lusaka·
PodHouse Conversations

Raised on hip hop.
Built for real talk.

Long form conversations with artists, comedians, presenters, founders and cultural voices shaped by music, memory, ambition and the world hip hop helped them read.

Hosted by Yung Verbal YouTube episodes For the hip hop raised Formerly Zed Flashback 50+ conversations
Watch the full conversations on YouTube. Use this site to explore the guests, seasons, story and archive.
50+conversations on record
Reggie · Yung Verbal
Host · Johannesburg · conversations shaped by the hip hop lens
New Season · Premiering Now

Yung Verbal returns.
Nine conversations.
All from inside the booth.

Shot at Creative Jungle Studio in Lusaka — producers, recording artists and engineers whose work has shaped Zambian music and pushed it onto the continental stage.

Executive produced by Chilu Lemba, Yung Verbal & Offie Cooper

Jay Rox
01
Jay Rox
Producer · artist · former Zone Fam collaborator
▶ Watch now
Mae N. Maejor
02
Mae N. Maejor
Lusaka-born producer · Tinashe, Shekhinah, Da L.E.S
▶ Watch now
KingTec
03
KingTec
Contemporary Zambian hitmaker · Yo Maps, Roberto
▶ Watch now
Bombshell Grenade
04
Bombshell Grenade
Rapper · entrepreneur · AFRIMMA Best Female Rapper 2021
▶ Watch now
Paul Kruz
05
Paul Kruz
CEO Creative Jungle Studio · film sound mixer
▶ Watch now
Roberto
06
Roberto
Recording artist · "Amarulah" · CEO Brathahood Music
▶ Watch now
Jaefam
07
Jaefam
Songwriter · producer · founder Rocket Audio
▶ Watch now
TK Siyandi
08
TK Siyandi
Zambian production pioneer · Romaside Studios
▶ Watch now
KB (Killa Beats)
09
KB (Killa Beats)
Producer · founder K-Amy Studios
▶ Watch now
▶Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram

All nine Lusaka Sessions conversations are available now, including KB (Killa Beats).

Who's Been Through
The people in the room
Full Guest Index →
Music. Memory. Money. Identity. Ambition. Failure. Legacy. · The stuff people say after the press run is over. · African stories, on the record. · Music. Memory. Money. Identity. Ambition. Failure. Legacy. · The stuff people say after the press run is over. · African stories, on the record. ·
Start With Collections
Collections
All Collections →
The Roots
Zed Flashback archive
Open the archive →
Macky2
Macky2 · Zed Flashback
BFlow
BFlow · Zed Flashback
Chanda
Chanda · Zed Flashback
The Origin Story

Twelve years.
One channel.
The whole story.

What started in 2014 as a platform for retro Zambian music videos grew into Zed Flashback, a documentary archive series, and then into something bigger: long-form conversations with the African creative voices who built the culture.

South African, Zambian, Namibian, pan-African. The guests have expanded. The conversations have deepened. The mission hasn't changed: real talk, on the record.

Full Story
2014
Channel Founded
The YouTube channel launches. Culture, commentary and early conversations from inside the African creative scene.
2019
Zed Flashback Launches
A YouTube archive series. Zambian music history, on the record. Macky2, BFlow, Bonkoti — the legends who built the sound.
2022
Yung Verbal Joins as Host
South African Hip Hop artist Reggie (Yung Verbal) brings a new energy. The conversations get longer, deeper, more personal.
2024
PodHouse Conversations
Full rebrand. Pan-African lens. 20,000+ subscribers. Guests from Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and beyond.
Now
The Archive Grows
50+ episodes. New voices. Same commitment — long-form, unfiltered, real.
For Brands

Bring your brand into the conversation

A growing African culture audience, long form attention and stories that keep working after the first upload.

Work With PodHouse
The Archive

All Episodes

50+ conversations with artists, entrepreneurs and cultural voices from across Africa. Search, filter and explore.

The Guest Index

Guests

Artists, comedians, entrepreneurs, media personalities and cultural voices. Who's been through the PodHouse.

All Guestsentertainmentmusicmediabusinesscomedyculture
Nomfundo Yekani
entertainment
Nomfundo Yekani
One of Southern Africa's most compelling entertainment voices. Television personality, performer and cultural figure.
1 episode
Pontiano Kaiche
music
Pontiano Kaiche
Musician, MC and storyteller. One of Zambia's most enduring creative voices, with a career spanning decades and genres.
1 episode
Michie
media
Michie
Former Miss Zambia. Media personality and brand builder navigating beauty, culture and media on her own terms.
1 episode
Luis Munana
business
Luis Munana
Forbes 30 Under 30. Entrepreneur building African legacy businesses. From humble beginnings to continental impact.
1 episode
Lioness
music
Lioness
Namibian music superstar. From medicine to stages across Africa, one of the continent's most compelling new voices.
1 episode
K-Star
music
K-Star
Zambian Hip Hop artist and voice artist. One of the most recognisable voices in the game, now plotting a return.
1 episode
Sam Sakala
entertainment
Sam Sakala
Actor, musician and creative entrepreneur. One of Zambia's most versatile performers navigating art and business with intention.
1 episode
Munya Chanetsa
business
Munya Chanetsa
Founder of MOTI. Builder at the intersection of music, business and African culture. Essential listening for anyone in the industry.
1 episode
Ndine Emma
comedy
Ndine Emma
Comedian and musician. From viral skits to music that moves, one of Africa's most exciting creative voices.
1 episode
Edgar C. Lungu
culture
Edgar C. Lungu
Former President of Zambia. A rare non-political conversation on identity, faith and life beyond the title.
1 episode
Tony The Goon
business
Tony The Goon
Content creator, entrepreneur and brand builder. The man behind Granddaddy's and a growing entertainment empire.
1 episode
DK (King James)
music
DK (King James)
DJ, selector and street culture icon. A decade of spinning that helped shape Zambia's club and music scene.
1 episode
Holstar
music
Holstar
Rapper, manager and cultural archivist. A multifaceted figure in Zambian Hip Hop since its formative years.
1 episode
KRYTIC
music
KRYTIC
One of Zambia's most technically gifted rappers. An uncompromising dedication to craft and legacy.
1 episode
DJ Vjeezy
music
DJ Vjeezy
One of Zambia's most celebrated DJs with over a decade shaping the country's music scene.
1 episode
Ms Selfie
music
Ms Selfie
One of Zambia's top DJs, breaking barriers in a male-dominated scene with craft and consistency.
1 episode
Reggie (Yung Verbal)
music
Reggie (Yung Verbal)
South African Hip Hop artist. Host of PodHouse Conversations. The voice and face of the current era.
1 episode
Jae Cash
music
Jae Cash
The king of Zambian street hip hop. An artist whose hustle, honesty and bars have made him one of the most enduring voices in the game.
1 episode
K'Chinga
music
K'Chinga
Known as Mr 260 Worldwide, K'Chinga is one of Zambia's most energetic hip hop voices building a name on his own terms.
1 episode
Snazz D & Masauko Chipembere
music
Snazz D & Masauko Chipembere
Two legends of the Zambian microphone, speaking together, unplugged, on the record.
1 episode
Lolli Native
music
Lolli Native
South African hip hop artist from Cape Town, known for his Spaza rap sound.
1 episode
Tracey-Lee Oliver
music
Tracey-Lee Oliver
South African singer, comedian and actress from Grabouw, now based in Johannesburg.
1 episode
Zubz the Last Letta
music
Zubz the Last Letta
South African Hip Hop legend. One of the most important lyricists and thinkers the continent has produced. Appeared on ep29 and ep37.
2 episodes
Sipho Magosa
music
Sipho Magosa
Music industry insider with hard-won insights on what it takes to build and sustain a career in African music.
1 episode
DJ Switcher
music
DJ Switcher
Internationally touring DJ with over a decade navigating the global music circuit and sharing his craft.
1 episode
Keitu Kasonkola
entertainment
Keitu Kasonkola
Actress, writer and raconteur. A multifaceted creative voice from Zambia navigating the entertainment industry with skill and intention.
1 episode
Majorsteez
music
Majorsteez
South African rap group with a reputation for hard-hitting bars, major collaborations and a no-compromise approach to the craft.
1 episode
Zimkitha
music
Zimkitha
South African multi-talented artist on a journey of creative rediscovery: music, identity and what it means to keep evolving.
1 episode
Nirvana Nokwe
entertainment
Nirvana Nokwe
South African creative navigating the weight of family legacy while carving out her own distinct identity and path.
1 episode
BUGZITO
entertainment
BUGZITO
South African actor and musician bringing depth, versatility and genuine warmth to everything he touches.
1 episode
K-Plus
media
K-Plus
The Podfather. Built one of Africa's most respected podcasts from the ground up, a blueprint for creative media entrepreneurs.
1 episode
KC Vaghela
culture
KC Vaghela
Brand builder, family man and someone navigating life's bigger challenges, including type 1 diabetes, with openness and grace.
1 episode
K Smash
entertainment
K Smash
Zambian entertainment personality who speaks candidly about the industry, mental health and the real cost of creative life.
1 episode
Roxy
media
Roxy
Former radio presenter turned brand boss and CEO. A textbook study in making the leap from personality to entrepreneur.
1 episode
Chilu Lemba
media
Chilu Lemba
Multi-award winning Zambian voice actor. One of the most recognised and decorated voices in African media and advertising.
1 episode
Chi
media
Chi
Media maverick with stories that span radio, television and fatherhood, including the rise and fall of Spring TV.
1 episode
Abel Black
music
Abel Black
Music industry expert who breaks down the business of music with the kind of clarity that only comes from being inside it.
1 episode
Trevor Mumba
culture
Trevor Mumba
Zambia's Man of the Year International 2023. An exclusive conversation on what the recognition means and the work it represents.
1 episode
Mwaka Mugala
entertainment
Mwaka Mugala
Lead actress of hit Zambian series Zuba, an actor who brings depth, authenticity and presence to every role.
1 episode
Destro
media
Destro
Poet turned voice actor. A creative who transformed himself through persistence and the belief that your voice can open doors.
1 episode
Grace Rumsey
entertainment
Grace Rumsey
TV and film industry navigator who has built her career on her own terms, with clarity, craft and quiet determination.
1 episode
Macky 2
music
Macky 2
King Bugar. One of Zambia's most iconic and influential hip hop artists, with a career built on legacy, leadership and longevity.
2 episodes
B-Flow
music
B-Flow
One of Zambia's most important creative and social voices. B-Flow's music has always been about something bigger than entertainment.
1 episode
Bonkoti
culture
Bonkoti
Lusaka-based photographer and cultural documenter. His lens has captured moments that define the city's creative spirit.
1 episode
Mutamula
music
Mutamula
Zambian artist from Tribe of Judah with a deeply personal album and a creative vision rooted in faith and community.
1 episode
Coin
entertainment
Coin
An unseen influence in Zambian entertainment, someone operating behind the scenes to shape what audiences experience.
1 episode
TIM
music
TIM
Zambian musician whose album 'Little Me Big God' explores faith, brotherhood and the quiet strength that music can carry.
1 episode
Yasmin Dodia
music
Yasmin Dodia
Producer of the feature film 'Can You See Us'.
1 episode
Alec Mugala
media
Alec Mugala
Zambian media personality whose legacy in front of audiences spans decades of broadcasting, presenting and cultural commentary.
1 episode
Chanda Mbao
music
Chanda Mbao
One of the most thoughtful voices in Zambian hip hop. Chanda Mbao on the evolution of a music scene he helped define.
1 episode
Chef 187
music
Chef 187
Zambian Hip Hop royalty. Chef 187's 'Nalamupampamina' is one of the most iconic records in the country's history. The episode that started it all.
1 episode
T
culture
Tivo, Chilu Lemba & Kaunda Chama
Three creatives across TV, film and music in an early PodHouse conversation about craft, the creative scene and the work of building something.
1 episode
P
culture
Panel Discussion
A frank, unfiltered reaction to the 'Official' Top 100 Zambian Rappers List: who made it, who didn't, and why it sparked a conversation.
1 episode
R
music
Rhythm Nation Project
An exploration of the Rhythm Nation Project and its lasting influence on the shape and future of Zambian music culture.
1 episode
P
music
Panel Discussion
An insider look at the hidden gems of Zambian house music: the scenes, the artists and the stories that built a sound most people missed.
1 episode
P
culture
Panel Discussion
A conversation about the choice to rap in English across Africa: what it means culturally, commercially and for identity.
1 episode
A
culture
African Voice Artists Panel
A Q&A with leading African voice artists on growth, impact and the business of building a career with your voice.
1 episode
M
media
Media Personality
A candid conversation with a media personality who has spent a career both in front of and behind cameras and microphones.
1 episode
TK Siyandi
music
TK Siyandi
Zambian production pioneer. Founder of Romaside Studios and a defining force behind the sound of a generation.
1 episode
Mae N. Maejor
music
Mae N. Maejor
Lusaka-born producer Amon Chibiya, known globally as Mae N. Maejor, with credits including Tinashe, Shekhinah, Rouge and Da L.E.S.
1 episode
Roberto
music
Roberto
Recording artist, songwriter and producer. The man behind continental hit "Amarulah" and CEO of Brathahood Music.
1 episode
Jay Rox
music
Jay Rox
Producer and recording artist. Former Zone Fam collaborator and a continuing force in Zambian hip hop and afro-pop.
1 episode
Jaefam
music
Jaefam
Songwriter, producer and sound engineer. Founder of Rocket Audio and part of a new generation shaping the Zambian music space.
1 episode
KingTec
music
KingTec
Contemporary Zambian hitmaker with credits across Yo Maps and Roberto's recent catalogues.
1 episode
Bombshell Grenade
music
Bombshell Grenade
Rapper, entrepreneur and 2021 AFRIMMA Best Female Rapper in Africa. One of the most compelling voices in the current wave of Zambian music.
1 episode
Paul Kruz
music
Paul Kruz
Mix and mastering engineer. CEO of Creative Jungle Studio in Lusaka and one of the leading film sound mixers in the region.
1 episode
KB (Killa Beats)
music
KB (Killa Beats)
Producer and founder of K-Amy Studios, a long-standing pillar of the Zambian production scene.
0 episodes
Browse the Archive

Collections

Curated episode groups. The best way to find your entry point into the archive.

All Collections
Collection

Our Story

About PodHouse Conversations

On YouTube since 2014. Long-form conversations with Africans shaped by hip hop, culture, ambition and memory. Formerly Zed Flashback.

Founded by Chilu Lemba, the channel that became PodHouse Conversations has been on YouTube since 2014. What started as an outlet for culture and commentary gradually found its sharpest focus in conversation: long-form, unscripted, honest exchanges with the people building creative life across Africa.

"Hip hop was the diet. PodHouse is where that lens gets applied to music, money, memory, ambition and the lives people actually build."

The Zed Flashback Era

The channel's first major chapter was Zed Flashback, a documentary interview series committed to putting Zambian music history on the record before it disappeared into memory. Macky2, B-Flow, Bonkoti and dozens more sat down and spoke. That archive, now over 40 episodes, remains one of the most complete oral histories of the Zambian music scene. It lives inside PodHouse as its own permanent collection.

Yung Verbal Joins. The Conversation Deepens.

In 2022, South African hip hop artist Reggie, known as Yung Verbal, came on board as host. His presence changed the register. Guests stopped giving answers and started having conversations. The camera stayed on longer. The questions went further. The energy found a home.

PodHouse Conversations — The Rebrand

In 2024 the channel rebranded as PodHouse Conversations: a pan-African platform for long-form cultural dialogue. Guests now come from Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and beyond. What connects them is a shared world: hip hop culture, creative ambition, the business of building something in Africa and the stories you only get when someone actually sits down.

50+ episodes. 20,000+ subscribers. Over ten years of archive. This site is the next step: a proper editorial home for everything PodHouse has built, and everything still coming.

The Timeline

From Flashback
to Conversations

2014
Channel Founded
The YouTube channel launches. Culture, commentary and early conversations from inside the African creative scene.
2019
Zed Flashback
Zambian music history goes on the record. B-Flow, Macky2, Bonkoti and more. An archive before the memories are lost.
2022
Reggie (Yung Verbal) Joins
South African host. The energy shifts. Conversations get deeper, guests get more candid, the format matures.
2024
PodHouse Conversations
Pan-African rebrand. SA, Zambian, Namibian guests. The platform finally matches the ambition.
2026
The Lusaka Sessions
Nine conversations with the producers, artists and engineers who built the sound of Zambian music. Shot at Creative Jungle Studio.
Work With Us

Partner With PodHouse

Reach an audience that cares about music, culture, ambition and the stories behind the people building the scene.

20K+
Subscribers
50+
Episodes
120+
Total Videos
10yr+
Cultural Archive

What We Offer

Sponsorship and brand integration that sits inside the culture instead of interrupting it.

01
Episode Sponsorship
Brand integrated into a specific episode. Pre-roll, mid-roll or host mention, aligned with the episode's guest and theme.
02
Series Partnership
Ongoing presence across multiple episodes. Ideal for sustained visibility with a loyal, growing audience.
03
Collection Sponsorship
"Music Industry Conversations, brought to you by [Brand]." Evergreen visibility in the archive.
04
Event Collaboration
PodHouse at your event. Live recordings, branded content, social amplification.
05
Digital + Social
Clip packages, branded graphics and episode promotions across PodHouse platforms.
06
Custom
Have a different idea? We're open to creative partnerships that serve both the audience and your brand.

Get In Touch

Back to Episodes

Episodes