Penny Ntuli announces her new 'Getting Comfortable' podcast

Radio personality Penny Ntuli has jumped on the podcast wagon by expanding her media journey with the launch of her very own podcast, “Getting Comfortable with Penny Ntuli”.

Sharing the news on Instagram, Ntuli explained why it took her time to finally take the podcast route.

“After resigning from a job that I loved with all my heart in 2023, many of my supporters suggested I start a podcast. Back then, I didn’t have the love for it; I didn’t want to do something that felt like I was trying to stay relevant, and I wasn’t financially capable either.

"Lastly, I wasn’t confident enough. But I’ve decided to give it a try for six months and see where it takes me,” she wrote.

Fans have already shown excitement for the project in the comment section, praising Ntuli for creating a platform that feels personal and true to her. 

“Before you joined Jozi FM, I sent you a DM suggesting the same thing, and you never responded. Glad you want to do something now. Simply because your voice is loud and you are capable. All the best,” said @theviceversa_boss.

And radio personality and DJ @Buhle99_ commented:  “I love this, I am happy to be your first guest.”

While she has yet to share more details about what the podcast will cover, the name “Getting Comfortable with Penny Ntuli” suggests a space for candid and unfiltered conversations, something her supporters are gearing up to support.

The announcement comes a year after her headline-making exit from Gagasi FM, where she turned down a contract offering her R2,800 for four shows per month.

The Umlazi-born radio host later joined Jozi FM, a community radio station based in Soweto, where she currently hosts the Mid Morning Chat Show between 9am and 12pm on weekdays.

This new chapter adds to Ntuli’s growing presence in Johannesburg, where she has embraced the move from commercial to community radio despite criticism from some. 

Addressing her previous lack of confidence, she said, “For those who say moving from commercial to community radio is a downgrade, I know what I came to do in Johannesburg. I promise not to disappoint.”