Brendan JACKast

Comedian Loyiso Gola discusses getting detention at the start of his comedy career, his TV and one man show, playing in the NBA, running for president, Osama Bin Laden and more.

Pineapple Express, Chelsea Lately and Harold and Kumar actor and comedian, Bobby Lee, discusses gambling at Montecasino, living with Pauly Shore, brothels in Star Wars and getting physical onstage.

Roger Smith discusses his first book being made into a Hollywood movie with Samuel Jackson, writing crime thrillers in a country like South Africa, offers his picks in famous author fights.

Gary the Toothfairy returns to Joburg and discusses his Grahamstown shows, eating gold teeth, unicorns, tooth care and more.

Sharlto and Rampage discuss playing iconic characters in the The A-Team movie. Also, flying helicopters, Hollywood perks, the coolest person on set, other 80's TV shows that should be films and footskating in Belgium. I try to get Rampage to fight, but we smooth it over with a freestyle A-Team rap.

American comedian, Kira Soltanovich, discusses working on TV shows like Girls Behaving Badly, performing in South Africa, working for Joan Rivers, being born in Russia, and offers horoscope advice.

Lauren Beukes discusses her new book Zoo City, tells us what she's doing in London and why you shouldn't stalk her. She also offers advice to writers and suggests who'd win in an author fight. Zombies also get a mention.

Gary the Toothfairy talks live from the streets of Grahamstown, where he's performing his first show. He discusses his job as a toothfairy, his issue with the tokoloshe, Tom Cruise's teeth, vuvuzelas and plenty more.

Henry Rollins talks freely about American patriotism, holidaying in war-torn countries, Euro Disney, wearing spandex and plenty more.

John Vlismas discusses civil war after FIFA leave, Henry Rollins live in South Africa, playing hockey, advice for young comedians, life as a radio DJ, news for Taureans and more.

Debut novelist, Alistair Morgan, discusses getting published, dark themes in his first novel and which famous writers he thinks would win in a fight. He also discusses working in advertising and obstacles for self-publishers. Sleeper's Wake is shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize and received the 2009 Plimpton Prize.

Last Comic Standing comedian, Louis Ramey, discusses being robbed of the show's ultimate prize, working with Whitney Houston and Isaac Hayes, what he expected when landing in South Africa and making fun of the Amish.

Martin Degville, singer from 80s cyber-rock band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, discusses the origins of the band, Billy Idol, Bowie, GaGa, dealing with naked fans, hairspray and being flatmates with Boy George.

Cape Town Comedian Dave Levinsohn visits Joburg in his time machine to discuss comedy in various parts of the country, a road rage incident with an older woman, the need for more shoe bronzing and judging Miss Venezuela, amongst other topics.

Life coach, human behaviour expert and author (including contributor to The Secret), Dr. John Demartini travels 360 days a year, teaching around the world. Brendan catches up with him to discuss overcoming childhood obstacles, inspiration, procrastination, negativity as a motivator, life-long learning - all in an attempt to become enlightened within the interview.

Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, UK comedian Gordon Southern discusses mean-spirited and irritating comedians, Scrabble on his website, collecting stuffed cats, Phil Collins as the Cadbury's gorilla and a heartfelt heckle.

UK comedian Matt Welcome gets deep into some analytical comedy. And then shares his plan to secure a knighthood, discusses anxiety in sheep and whether pigs can be trained by the army. As always, followed by a free horoscope reading.

US Comedian Sean Kent discusses working in LA, flights back to the States, dark humour, hotel underwear mixups, beating cancer twice, and how he's probably not going to miss Michael Jackson.

John Vlismas discusses comedy topics he generally avoids on stage, the perils of cheap accommodation on tour, Hindu ladies as art, and how capitalism is making us thicker. Apologies for refeeding ep. 14-heads will roll.

Irish comedian, John Lynn, discusses leaving teaching for stand-up and movie roles, following the Lions on tour to Durban, the best heckle he ever heard, Carnival City, the Irish curse, and then provides us with a very specific horoscope reading.

British comedian and actor, Sally-Anne Hayward, tells us about her love of lions, why she has as many relationships as possible, appearing on Absolutely Fabulous, why South Africa is better than Australia and leaves us with invaluable horoscope advice.

Strictly Come Dancing winner, Rob Van Vuuren, returns to South Africa after months of performing in Europe. He gives his impressions on the French, then discusses the difficulty of getting whiskey on SAA, American Football in Botswana, Australian squid autopsies - and finally - tries his best to get controversial about African history.

Canadian comedian, Simon B Cotter, enjoyed school shooting, in a team. He discusses his love of Bill Cosby, the quality of Canadian comedy, restarting the Quebec Nordiques, and tells us how many cookies you get when working on a Mark Wahlberg movie. With thanks to Audio Arts Africa.

Believe it... it's Corne from The Most Amazing Show. Also known as Louw Venter. He chats about airline food, nude modelling in the Apartheid era, hair-and-eyebrow acting in adverts, hugging Steve Hofmeyer and the state of the SA entertainment industry.

UK comedian John Mann has no fear of Somalian pirates. He discusses South Africans in London, American English, the Falklands, the inevitability of a comedian murderer and questions who will ruin upcoming sporting events more: London or South Africa. Vote for this podcast in the SA Blog Awards.

Scottish comedian Geoff Boyz discusses his De Niro and Pacino impressions, the world's best hecklers, Billy Connolly, Jack Dee, Geordie birds and tells us who'd win in a fight between Jeremy Clarkson and the UK Prime Minister. With thanks to Audio Arts.

We do some experimenting with binaural recording, also known as 3D sound. Garth Breytenbach then explains how he gets into character so easily and questions Matt Damon's stature as an actor. Make sure you have headphones for the binaural section. Recording equipment courtesy of Audio Arts Africa.

Acclaimed British comedian, Ava Vidal, has appeared on the BBC, Channel 4 and MTV Base. She discusses getting started in stand-up, working as a prison warden, Ross Kemp, Edinburgh Fringe, the 'G' word: gollywog, the Thatcher family, future plans and wooden giraffes for tourists. She will be appearing at Joe Parker comedy venues until Feb 21st. With thanks to Audio Arts Africa.

Comedian David Kibuuka discusses implementing comedy diplomas to ensure qualified stand-ups, how to achieve a super-depressing funeral, tips for foreigners at the 2010 soccer world cup, how to meet Nelson Mandela and how Lassie paved the way for Babe.

Part 1 of the David Kibuuka interview. He discusses Idi Amin, journeys into stand-up, acting in Pure Monate and Bunny Chow, waitering at the Krugersdorp Spur, etiquette at film festivals, fighting Quentin Tarantino and chasing Pamela Anderson with a hotdog in his hand. With thanks to Audio Arts Africa.

Proudly Portuguese and award winning performer, Sonia Esgueira, discusses her latest comedic play, 'Porralicious'. She explains the rivalry between Madeira and Portugal, being a misunderstood child in Nelspruit, plans to perform in Toronto and casting Ronaldo as a love interest. Catch Porralicious - The Finalsh! from 18 February at Monte Casino Studio Theatre and at The Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town from 22 April.

Fulbright scholar and our representative in Georgia, Ilan Guest, discusses American states, Russian studies, Donald Sutherland, urban planning, fixing South Africa and how to sink a mall. Well clever.

Senior vice president-group planning director for McCann Worldgroup, Alistair Duff, visits us enroute to San Francisco. We discuss the future of advertising, Jacob Zuma, bigamy and Carte Blanche's report on the end of the world in 2012. Happy New Year.

We interrupt Rob Van Vuuren's France-bound theatre production to discuss his triumph on Strictly Come Dancing, being SA's John Travolta, Christmas plans, Patrick Swayze... and then end the year with a delightful Afro-George Michael-bongo duet.

Face of fried chicken and Nigella lover, Garth Breytenbach, strolls in to discuss doing nudity in Starship Troopers 3 and dealing with ginger prejudice. We then rewrite the World Cup Rugby movie, supposedly starring Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar. Piele.

Gavin Williams, Benoni's favourite son, visits the studio to discuss fame, music, movies, Mossel Bay and a handy new business venture.

We get hold of Rob Van Vuuren, who strongly resembles Twakkie from The Most Amazing Show. A cellphone provider is tested as we attempt unbroken cellular contact while discussing his efforts to win Strictly Come Dancing, trips to Zanzibar and wedding orgies. And yes, there's a horoscope and other things. Free of charge.

The inaugural episode of the Brendan JACKast with super-relaxed comedy guest Chris Forrest. Expats are gently lured back to the motherland, and a number of topics are discussed, including South Africa, American words and geraniums. There's even a free horoscope to help steer your life in the right direction. Please enjoy responsibly.