Three Beanies Network W/ Dan Corder

https://www.youtube.com/@threebeaniesnetwork/videos
Three Beanies Network w/ Dan Corder is a South African digital media outfit built around journalist‑presenter Dan Corder’s fast, witty current‑affairs analysis. The network develops and distributes daily news explainers, interviews and satirical commentary across audio and video, aimed at South Africans who want sharp context on politics, corruption inquiries and the country’s rolling crises. Its flagship show, The Corder Report, publishes Monday-to-Thursday episodes and in 2025 became the first podcast in South Africa licensed by a major news broadcaster. The brand’s “three beanies” persona that grew on TikTok now anchors a wider portfolio, including series such as Wouldn’t You Like to Know, live audience events, and merchandise that turns catchphrases into cultural signifiers. Three Beanies Network's punchy monologues, tightly edited clips and quick pivots to breaking stories keep a young, news‑savvy audience engaged. Beyond reach, the project’s purpose is civic: make complex developments legible without partisan allegiance and invite listeners into the “watch party” of South African life. From daily podcast feeds to on‑stage conversations, the network has become a recognisable gateway to the country’s news cycle for audiences at home and in the diaspora.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2023
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Satire
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
WhatsApp
Twitter
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Twitter number of followers:
56,000
Instagram number of followers:
116,000
YouTube number of followers:
143,000
Tiktok number of followers:
412,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Dan Corder
Directors:
Dan Corder

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
1
Freelancers or consultants:
1
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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