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Raw Conversations with Chromez & Fanatik

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Welcome to Raw Conversations, an Award Nominated podcast that brings you the latest news and trends in music, entertainment, and politics. Hosted by Chromez & Fanatik, two seasoned Radio Personalities who are passionate about these topics. They’ll give you the facts, the analysis and the commentary you need to stay informed and entertained. New episodes are out every Saturday at 12pm (CAT).
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Episodes

Episode 91 | "Shamelessly Back...Again"

The boys are back again after a long Hiatus. On this episode they talk about what they've been up to this year, Zambian rapper Muzo needing an intervention, The Ebang scandal, Steve Harvey visiting Zambia, The Cold Box frenzy and the excruciating Loadshedding being experienced in Zambia. JOIN WHATSAPP GROUP

Nov 23, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Episode 90 | "Lost But Found"

This episode was recorded on 6th August, 2023, unfortunately it got lost due to some technical issues so couldn't be uploaded at that time but after some tireless work by a genius nerd, it is now available for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED AT IDEAHOLIC MEDIA. Follow the hosts; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheeChromez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Fanatik_Lochead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RawConPodcast on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rawconversations...

Dec 02, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 90

Episode 89 | "Goldilocks & The Gold iPhone"

The guys start by explaining why they haven't dropped a new episode the last few weeks (0:06) They then get to talking about former Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba being accused of being part of the Gold Mafia that was uncovered by Al Jazeera (1:25) The BRICS summit took place and Zambia was present, will we see a new world order soon? (19:56). Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash, surprised? (31:56) Social media influencer Chitambala Mwewa from Simon Mwewa Lane cried on camera when ...

Aug 26, 202353 minEp. 89

Episode 88 | "Myangaring Your Girl"

This Podcast got nominated at the African Podcasters & Voice Artists (APVA) Awards in the News & Current Affairs category. ⁠CLICK HERE TO VOTE⁠ This Episode kicks off with Chromez & Fanatik discussing the importance of health after Fanatik had a scare (0:45). The Zambia Women's National Football team got knocked out of the FIFA Women's World Cup suffering 5-0 defeats to both Japan & Spain, what went wrong? (21:30) Socialite/Alleged Sugar Daddy Mainga made rounds on social media a...

Jul 29, 20232 hr 39 minEp. 88

Episode 87 | "Sensitive Chromez"

This Podcast got nominated at the African Podcasters & Voice Artists (APVA) Awards in the News & Current Affairs category. ⁠CLICK HERE TO VOTE⁠ The episode kicks off with Fanatik asking Chromez how he is, this makes Chromez laugh because he feels he only did that because he complained about it on Episode 86. This gets them into a conversation about improper sleeping patterns and sleep paralysis (0:09). They then get into the Womens World Cup that kicked off this week, its hosted by New Z...

Jul 22, 20231 hr 52 minEp. 87

Episode 86 | "Zed Pee"

This Podcast got nominated at the African Podcasters & Voice Artists (APVA) Awards in the News & Current Affairs category. CLICK HERE TO VOTE Chromez asks Fanatik why he never asks him how he is doing. This leads them into a conversation about Men's mental health (0:13). The guys talk about getting nominated for an award and what it means to them (13:40). Zambia Police arrested an 8 year old boy after he had an altercation with a 12 year old girl. The Police released him because it is ag...

Jul 15, 20232 hr 40 minEp. 86

Episode 85 | "Unappealing"

The Episode kicks off with the boys talking about how their weeks have been. Its was a short week because the 3rd & 4th of July were public holidays when Heroe's & Unity Day were observed respectively (0:50). On Unity Day, the children of former President Edgar Lungu held a press briefing where through Tasila Lungu, they complained about investigative wings of Govt trying cases against them in the media. Was this the right move for the family? (3:45) Max Chongu once called into the drive...

Jul 08, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 85

Episode 84 | "Its Too Late To Apologize"

Chromez & Fanatik tease Robert, one of the members of the Podcast Whatsapp group, for going crazy in the group (0:10). First topic is Kings Malembe apologizing for being a Patriotic Front cadre (8:50) Another apology made headlines, this time from Bowman Lusambo, who is apologizing to President Hakainde Hichilema for saying bad things about him (23:25). The guys disagree on each others opinions on the story of a 14 year old boy that shot a man to death that was assaulting his Mother at a fas...

Jul 01, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 84

Episode 83 | "Bikini Bottom"

The episode kicks off with Chromez saying his leave hasn’t been very restful (0:09). The guys discuss the Oceangate Submersible that imploded, how bad do you want to see the Titanic in person? (3:24). The debt restructuring deal finally went through, what does this mean for the country and is Democracy the best political vehicle? (24:41). Fanatik opens up the conversation of Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba being roughed up by Police, what should Zambians do to stop this? (1:08:19). THIS EPISODE WAS R...

Jun 24, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 83

Episode 82 | "Cervix Center"

Chromez & Fanatik kick off the episode by talking about how their weeks have been. In the middle of this they get into whether its a good idea to let your kids be on social media early in their lives (0:14). The guys dissect the story of the married woman that got caught getting married to another man at Civic Center in Lusaka, are women just as trash as men? (7:10). Monde of the PR Girls got caught live on camera in front of a crowd playing around with a microphone in a very suggestive way,...

Jun 17, 20232 hr 49 minEp. 82

Episode 80 | "Who Gassed Us?"

ON THIS EPISODE CHROMEZ & FANATIK DISCUSS; - Fanatik's new dog called Calypso . He shares his vast knowledge on dogs (1:31) - Red pill moment when they talk about the "Men are dogs" movement (10:45) - Religion being one of the reasons why people don't take accountability for their actions (22:46) - If you were JOB from the Bible, which test would have made you give up? (33:22) - The guys discuss appreciating life (39:22) - Are human beings spirits and how realistic is the Big Bang Theory? (4...

Jun 03, 20232 hr 31 minEp. 80

Episode 79 | "Try Again"

The guys start by explaining why this episode of the podcast is late (0:00:08). They then get into a conversation about the Fill Up Heroes Stadium event that was headlined by Yo Maps. They were there so they give their own account of what they saw (0:02:40). Chromez calls Pzee for him to talk about the commotion at the gate where suspected UPND cadres breached security and made their way inside (0:09:57). Chromez & Fanatik then talk to Kwithu FM CEO Mr. Mukamba Mwenda aka Muka Bola who organ...

May 29, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 79

Episode 78 | "Press Beefing"

The guys kick it off with a discussion on how Zambians were influenced by British culture (2:06). Fanatik calls out people in the Podcast WhatsApp group for not sending in their voice notes (5:50). They then get into the Presidential address delivered by H.E. Hakainde Hichilema. They specifically talk about Zambia's foreign policy and how it affects debt restructuring and the president firing shots at the former regime including some darts at former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu (8:03). Basketbal...

May 20, 20232 hr 34 minEp. 78

Episode 77 | "Blood, Sweat & Beers"

This episode kicks off with Chromez & Fanatik talking about how their week was since the last episode and then get into how the Tik Tok account of this podcast got over 10,000 views 3 days after it was opened (0:23). Chromez opens up a conversation about how the guys predicted that Macky 2's retirement was not real on Episode 73 "King Booked Out" (6:06). Over 10,000 people showed up to the aptitude tests to get a chance to be employed by the Zambia Revenue Authority. The institution only had...

May 13, 20232 hr 34 minEp. 77

Episode 76 | "We Are Back...Like Shoulder Blades"

Chromez & Fanatik are back again after a going on a long break. They kick it off by talking about loyalty of people in this Podcasts WhatsApp group (0:53). The duo get into a conversation about what significant things have happened in their lives since the last time they recorded an episode, Fanatik mentions the birth of his 3rd child and Chromez talks about his experience interviewing the President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema (3:25). They then discuss the death of South...

May 06, 20231 hr 18 min

Episode 75 | "Winter Kabimba Sessions"

This episode kicks off with the guys talking about how the Rainbow has been hijacked by the LGBTQ+ community (0:01). Veteran politician Wynter Kabimba changed the name of his party from Rainbow Party to Economic Front, is this an example of older people not engaging the younger crowd in making decisions? (23:55). August 2022 will mark a year since the UPND got into power so the guys debate their wins and losses in this regime so far. Is it too soon to judge them? (27:47). The guys react to the J...

Jul 03, 20221 hr 47 min

Episode 73 | "King Booked Out"

This episode kicks off with Fanatik reading a quote that's fixed on a wall at P-Storm Studios where this episode was recorded, this leads to a conversation about work ethic and the radio business in Zambia (0:13). Zambian rapper Macky 2 recently announced that he is retiring from the music industry, the boys explain why they don't believe him (7:00). Chromez & Fanatik then discuss Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Mtolo Phiri saying Zambians can help in the process to reduce the prices of Mealie...

May 12, 202256 min

Episode 72 | "Sampa The Foreigner?"

(THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 4th MAY, 2022) The epsiode kicks off with Chromez complaining about there being too many holidays in the first half of the year in Zambia. This includes Kenneth Kaunda day that was celebrated for the first time after its declaration, the guys zero in on the activities that happened on that day (0:39). Chromez tells a story of when he went to a clinic where he dealt with subtle racism (15:44). Fanatik brings up a scandal that surfaced where it is alleged that there i...

May 04, 20221 hr 37 min

Episode 71 | "Honorable Sorry Nkombo"

The episode kicks off with the boys thanking you for staying loyal to the show (0:10). Chromez gives a review of the episodes of Krytic & Lord Wapi's Podcast called 'The Greatness Game' that he listened to recently (1:28). The boys talk about whats been happening in their lives. Congratulations to Fanatik, his wife recently delivered a beautiful baby girl (9:18). Minister of Local Govt & Rural Development Hon. Garry Nkombo found himself at the center of controversy when he forced a woman...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 59 min

Episode 70 | "The Real PodFathers"

The boys are back after a long time and they promise to be consistent. We find out that there is a campaign led by Lord Wapi to get Chromez kick out of the Podcast WhatsApp group because of inactivity by him (0:01). This leads to them having a chat about Wapi and Krytic's new Podcast called 'The Greatness Game' that the boys jokingly (or maybe not) call 'The Greatless Lame' (2:51). The boys recorded this episode at P-Storm studio's owned by rapper Andy-P. Chromez says it reminds him of the episo...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 36 min

Episode 69 | "34+35" (Featuring TiJay)

This episode starts off with Chromez revealing that he had a therapeutic encounter with his older brother that led to them getting cool with each other on a higher level. This leads to a conversation about mental health and how it relates to Family relationships (0:54). TiJay enters the conversation when they start talking about the attention married people get from the opposite sex (17:09). In recent weeks, some members of Zambia's biggest Hip Hop crew XYZ have left so the guys dissect why this...

Sep 04, 20211 hr 18 min

Episode 68 | "Bally"

His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema (aka Bally) is the 7th Republican President of Zambia and this episode is all about him. Could this be the beginning of something amazing? (Recorded on 20-08-21) Follow the hosts; twitter.com/theechromez twitter.com/fanatik_lochead Follow the Podcast; twitter.com/rawconpodcast instagram.com/rawconversationspodcast facebook.com/rawconversationspodcast Join WhatsApp Group; linktr.ee/rawconversationspodcast

Aug 26, 20212 hr 26 min

Episode 67 | "Petty.com"

In this Episode, Chromez & Fanatik talk about President Lungu's visit to Mtendere township that drew huge crowds at the height of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chishimba Kambwili allowed to campaign again, Second Vaccine rollout, GBM compares Zambian economy to foreign countries, Haitian President Assassinated and Iris Kaingu throws a jab at Hakainde Hichilema. Follow the hosts; twitter.com/theechromez twitter.com/fanatik_lochead Follow the Podcast; twitter.com/rawconpodcast insta...

Jul 10, 20211 hr 39 min

Episode 66 | "Bitter Potatoes"

The episode starts with the guys complaining about having to play Gospel music all week on radio because of National Mourning after the passing of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (0:55). The night before Chromez & Fanatik recorded this, they had a heavy night of drinking and Chromez blames Fanatik for it. Fanatik tries to defend himself with the weirdest analogy. This leads to a discussion on why everyone is so sensitive these days (4:07). The President of Zambia had many people happy because he gave cit...

Jul 03, 20211 hr 54 min

Episode 65 | "Who Is Patricia?"

This episode is short because Chromez and Fanatik lost everything they recorded before making this one so they decided to go over the topics they covered quickly just so you can have something for this week. Follow the hosts; twitter.com/theechromez twitter.com/fanatik_lochead Follow the Podcast; twitter.com/rawconpodcast instagram.com/rawconversationspodcast facebook.com/rawconversationspodcast Join WhatsApp Group; linktr.ee/rawconversationspodcast

Jun 26, 202155 min

Episode 64 | "Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall"

The episode starts with Chromez & Fanatik appreciating the loyal fans of the show and also talk about people complaining that they didn't use enough profanity on Episode 63 (0:01). The first topic covered is President of Zambia Edgar Lungu having an awkward moment during a public event he was spearheading where he seemingly fainted, the guys dissect why the situation was handled wrongly. Also discussed is who has a better media team between the incumbent and his main opponent HH (4:34). Whil...

Jun 19, 20212 hr 21 min

Episode 63 | "Jordan's & Braziers"

Chromez and Fanatik begin by catching up on the last episode that they recorded before they went on a long hiatus and also about the experience of finally working together on a radio show (0:01). Chromez talks about why he decided to leave Rock FM. The guys then trade stories about their individual journeys in the radio industry (6:39). Fanatik brings up Politician Chishimba Kambwili who recently went back to the Patriotic Front party after calling them "Corrupt" and "Thieves", is his political ...

Jun 12, 20211 hr 47 min

Episode 62 | "If I Can't Have You..."

Chromez and Fanatik talk about among other things the dark side of Zambian history, crimes of passion and Pilato's latest shenanigans Follow the hosts; twitter.com/theechromez twitter.com/fanatik_lochead Follow the Podcast; twitter.com/rawconpodcast instagram.com/rawconversationspodcast facebook.com/rawconversationspodcast Join WhatsApp Group; linktr.ee/rawconversationspodcast

Dec 17, 20201 hr 34 min
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