The Rogue Report

22/04/2026

THE FRANCHISE GRIND: Blueprint vs. Bravery

Are you tired of just "surviving" your own passion project?

Tomorrow night on The Rogue Report, we are dissecting the ultimate South African business debate:

Do you start from scratch and pray, or do you buy a proven system? 🇿🇦

While Alan McLellan can’t make it to the studio this time (happy anniversary, Alan! 🥂), we are thrilled to host the heavy hitter of the industry: Ricky Mackridge, Chairman of FASA (The Franchise Association of South Africa) and head of SheerGuard SA.

We’re going deep into the R700 billion industry that is South African franchising.

No fluff, just the "Rogue" truth about:

The Survival Gap: Why 80% of independent startups fail in 3 years, while franchises thrive.

Risk vs. Reward: Is that franchise fee a "panic" cost or a shortcut to bankability?

Systems as Armour: How a rigid operations manual actually sets your creativity free.

2026 Trends: The rise of agile, mobile, and micro-franchising in the "Ways." Whether you’re sitting in traffic on Witkoppen or dreaming of being your own boss, this is your survival guide to the franchising grind.

📅 WHEN: Tomorrow, 23 April 2026

🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎙️ HOSTS: Richard Van Zyl & Sean Permuy

📱 WHATSAPP: 072 783 6434 (Send us your biggest franchise fears!) Stay Rogue. We’re building this city.

16/04/2026

SESSION 10 IS OFFICIALLY GO.

We’ve battled the technical gremlins and we’ve come out on top. Tonight, The Rogue Report is finally back in the booth for one of our most anticipated sessions yet.

We are welcoming Aldine Dallas from BioLink to perform a live forensic audit on the most expensive piece of equipment you own: your brain. Aldine will be joined by a few guests this evening.

The High Stakes: Sean Permuy and Richard Van Zyl are being hooked up to NASA-inspired neuro-biomonitors live on air. We’re going to see exactly what is happening under the hood of a "Creative" vs. a "CCO." No filters and no place to hide.

Whether you are a builder, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to survive the Joburg hustle, this is the armoury you need to stay sharp.

Tonight: 16 April 2026

Time: 19:00 to 21:00 SAST

Listen Live: www.roguesonradio.co.za

Stay Rogue.

09/04/2026

Good afternoon everyone. As many of you know, our mixing desk cashed in its chips this morning. We're working very hard to get the new desk installed and running. As a result, our session #10 has been postponed until Thursday the 16th. Our humblest apologies to our guests and listeners. These are things out of our control. We will see you at 7am tomorrow. In the meantime we're still streaming great music. Enjoy the rest of your day.

08/04/2026

In Session 9 of The Rogue Report, Richard Van Zyl and Sean Permuy move the conversation from the high-stakes world of street sales to the reality of your bank account. This episode explores the "Profitability Pivot," where we ask if your passion project is actually a business or just a high-stress job in disguise.

In this podcast, we are joined by Deirdre Jensen, MD of Game2Change, to dismantle the "Success Mirage" that traps many South African entrepreneurs. We discuss why grit alone is not a business model and how the "boring" stuff like structure and cash flow acts as the armour that protects your creative spark. Only on Rogues on Radio



https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TNesOdoglVBlJlD8tTVl2?si=DmOHIGjARCK31w1SLk1o8w

The Rogue Report · Episode

08/04/2026

Session #10 // The Business Brain
WHO SURVIVES THE BUSINESS BRAIN?

Tomorrow night, Session 10 of The Rogue Report is going live and things are getting clinical. We are welcoming Aldine Dallas from BioLink to the booth for a high-stakes audit of the most expensive asset you own: your mind.

Richard Van Zyl and Sean Permuy are having their brains scanned LIVE on radio. We are using NASA-inspired neuro-biomonitoring to see who actually has the hardware for success. Is it the Creative Realist or the CFO Diagnostic?

We are diving deep into the "Entrepreneurial Brain" to see if builders are actually wired differently. From ADHD and "Trauma Brain" to recovering from a stroke, we are exploring how to rewire your thoughts and behaviours for legendary success.

We strip away the corporate fluff to give South African entrepreneurs and builders the actionable armoury they need to stay, build, and win.

When: Tomorrow, 09 April 2026 in Rogues on Radio

Time: 19:00 to 21:00 SAST

Where: Live on www.roguesonradio.co.za

Don't miss the moment the sensors go on. Let’s see what is actually happening under the hood.

Stay Rogue.

02/04/2026

Good afternoon everyone. This evening's show has been postponed to next week. Our sincerest apologies. But we will be good to go next week.

Have a magic long weekend and please travel safe.

All the best from The Rogue Report Team.

25/03/2026

Street Level MBA: The Pavement Doesn't Lie.

In the real world, pivoting isn't a clean whiteboard exercise. It happens when the floor is pulled out from under you. In Session #8 of The Rogue Report, we sit down with Anthony Drodskie, the founder of Super Saucy, to talk about the survival instinct required to turn a total business collapse into a scalable national brand.

From losing a motorcycle delivery business in 2020 to mastering the "Street Level MBA," Anthony shares gritty insights on how to bridge the gap between a friendly chat and a financial transaction. If you are running a side hustle that needs to become a business, this is your roadmap.

Listen to the full session here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eAD7y1VXb2Zpa5pjGa0RC?si=t6EUxnAAQGqU3Fj9juSKHg

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24/03/2026

Operation Spotify
Best for: Community engagement and building the movement.

Headline: The Vault is too big. The Rogue Report has officially moved to Spotify.

To help more South African business owners thrive, we’ve taken The Rogue Report to a bigger stage. We’ve outgrown PodBean, and we’re moving the entire knowledge armoury—every podcast is now moved to Spotify.

This means better delivery, easier access, and a faster way for us to get street-level business intelligence to the builders who need it.

We aren't here to motivate you; we are here to equip you. Stop silently struggling and join the movement.

Please follow our Poscast and stay informed.

🎧 Follow us here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QZ8zkTodV7ec3FL7XszbI?si=e-SEOrbiQxaajM-vNN7JTg

Stay Rogue.

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24/03/2026

We’re told to "follow our passion," but in the real world of South African business, passion without a profit model is a quick way to burn out.

This Thursday on The Rogue Report, Sean Permuy and Richard Van Zyl are joined in studio by Deirdre Jensen, MD of Game2Change. We’re stripping away the "Success Mirage" and talking about the Profitability Pivot.

www.game2change.co.za

Why passion alone is a dangerous strategy.

How to build the "boring" structures that actually protect your creative spark.

Actionable moves to stop quietly struggling and start scaling.

📍 Live from Fourways Mall | Thursday | 7 PM – 9 PM
🎧 Listen live: www.roguesonradio.co.za
💬 WhatsApp us your questions: 072 783 6434

Rogues on Radio

17/03/2026

In 2020, Anthony Drodskie’s business fell to ruin. Most would have waited for a bailout. Anthony grabbed a bottle of sauce and hit the street.

No corporate offices. No GPT-written emails. No company-speak. Just the human friction of a real-world sale.

This Thursday evening 7-9PM, The Rogue Report, Richard Van Zyl and Sean Permuy welcomes Ant from Super Saucy. We’re stripping away the jargon to talk about the grind that turns a failure into a frontline army.

Because if you aren’t moving product, you’re just running a hobby.

Join us for a sales masterclass built on pavement, not in a boardroom.

Thursday 19 MARCH at 7 PM.
Listen live on Rogues on Radio : www.roguesonradio.co.za