Because We Said So

Because We Said So

Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama

Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (14)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
48%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Because We Said So is a podcast by Zama Marubelela and Landzy Gama, two 20-something South African women figuring life out in real time. From navigating friendships, love, careers, and the chaos of growing up—no topic is off-limits. It’s girlhood, unfiltered. Come for the laughs, stay for the realness.

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Recent Episodes

Dilemma Diaries

Jun 10, 2026 54m

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the dilemmas our bwssties have been facing. From advice about family to work and relationships, there’s nothing that’s off the table.  Want…

How to Survive The Girl's Trip

Jun 03, 2026 1h 17m

We’re talking all things group travel—from chaotic group chats and money talks to personalities and unspoken expectations. And if you’ve been dreaming of your next girls’ trip, Bwssties in Bali is…

Should Friends Match Your Aesthetic?

May 27, 2026 1h 15m

From navigating whether female friendships are performative to unpacking influencer friendships and whether they are transactional, this episode explores friendships as the main conversation. Our Sip…

Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Linda Mtoba

May 22, 2026 1h 2m

In celebration of Africa Day and as part of Facebook’s Made by Africa, Loved by the World campaign, we sit down with award-winning actress, influencer, and entrepreneur Linda Mtoba. From Isibaya and…

Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Nomzamo Mbatha

May 20, 2026 1h 27m

In this Africa Day special in collaboration with Facebook, we sit down with Nomzamo Mbatha to talk about what it means to be Made by Africa, Loved by the World. From her early journey in…

365 days of BWSS.

May 13, 2026 1h 25m

Because We Said So turns ONE! In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of building the podcast from scratch, introduce our new Sip Happens segment with L’Orange by Brutal…

Is Closure A Scam?

May 06, 2026 1h 22m

This week on Because We Said So, we’re asking: is closure a scam or do we actually need it to move on? We talk relationships, ghosting, and why unanswered questions hit so hard. Plus, The Trials of…

Live For Now, Suffer Later.

Apr 29, 2026 1h 14m

This week, we’re talking money habits and how the “live now, suffer later” mindset is affecting our generation’s finances. We also touch on saving and how we learned to save. Plus pop culture updates…

"Do It, And Do It Well!" ft Nadia Nakai.

Apr 22, 2026 1h 11m

This week, we’re joined by our very first celebrity guest, The beautiful Nadia Nakai. We dive into the art of reinventing yourself as she opens up about her transition from music and reality TV into…

Is age JUST a number?

Apr 15, 2026 1h 15m

It’s Landzy’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a conversation about age gap relationships, are they realistic, and do they actually work? We also get into this weeks pop culture, weekly musings…

Landzy is Back!! Let's Catch Up.

Apr 08, 2026 54m

Landzy is back, and we’re catching up on all things pop culture! From Latto’s pregnancy announcement to the Hannah Montana 20-year anniversary and the latest headlines, there’s a lot to unpack. Get…

The Busines of Being You ft. Xoli Gcabashe

Apr 01, 2026 1h 9m

For the final episode in our March features, we’re joined by a guest we know you’ll love, Xoli Gcabashe - social media content creator and business owner. This week, we dive into “the business of…

Are High Achievers Made at Home?

Mar 25, 2026 1h 11m

Hey there Bwssties! This week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by a return guest, Kele Khoza and this time we’re unpacking soft parenting, what it looks like in practice, how it compares to how we…

The Truth About Group Friendships ft. Vanessa Padi

Mar 18, 2026 1h 12m

This week on Because We Said So, we’re talking about group friendships dynamics, the good, the complicated, and everything in between. On the pop culture side, we discuss global tensions between the…

"My Man Is Jealous Of My Boss?" ft. Kele Khoza

Mar 18, 2026 55m

This week on Because We Said So, we’re switching things up! With Landzy still recovering, we’re joined by a guest host and friend of the show, Kele Khoza, who helps us dive into some of the dilemmas…

Self Care as Self Love.

Feb 25, 2026 1h 15m

This week on Because We Said So, we unpack what self-care really means from how we understood it growing up to how we practice it now. We move beyond “treat yourself” culture into boundaries,…

Are Best Friends The New Boyfriends?

Feb 18, 2026 1h 8m

Another week in love month! This week on Because We Said So, we unpack how female friendships have shaped our boundaries, standards, and expectations in love and whether our besties might actually be…

Love Is In The Little Things

Feb 11, 2026 1h 3m

This week we’re unpacking all things romance and Valentine’s Day. What it means to us, how we choose to celebrate (or not), and how female friendships have shaped the way we experience love. We also…

WE'RE BACK! Let's Catch Up.

Feb 04, 2026 1h 23m

We’re SO back! For the first episode of the year, we’re catching up on all things pop culture that happened while we were away. From ‘Monster in law” first dances that shook the timeline to Trumps…

And That’s All Folks! 2025 Wrapped ft. Lesedi Nkopane

Dec 31, 2025 1h 11m

For the final episode of the season, we’re joined by a highly requested guest and close friend of the podcast, Lesedi Nkopane. We reflect on our 2025 Wrapped, unpack our New Year’s resolutions, and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Because We Said So have?

Because We Said So has published 53 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.

Is Because We Said So still active?

Because We Said So is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 7m.

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