The Almost Perfect Podcast

Yaaseen Barnes returns for the second half of our rather extensive chat. This time we get into the history of the Cape Town comedy scene and the important role the Armchair Theatre has played in South African comedy, we hear how Yaaseen handles the responsibility of being a prominent Muslim figure in typically haram spaces, and we discuss Zionism in South African comedy. Enjoy.Keep up with Yaaseen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ya_a_seen_him/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team, this week was a bit hectic what with me doing my solo show 'It's Not the End of the World', so I didn't have time to finish editing the second half of the Yaaseen Barnes interview.But, since I promised an episode this week, I figured I'd share my experience of doing the show on Wednesday and put it in the main feed instead of releasing it as a Patreon exclusive.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Yaaseen Barnes has had a career most comedians would be jealous of, yet he didn't pull the ladder up behind him and instead has helped the Cape Town scene climb to new heights. As the Director of the Jive Comedy Championship, Yaaseen is able to focus his passion for building up the comedians around him. Comedy has given Yaaseen an incredible life, with just a matric, so he feels compelled to share the love and the stages.In this episode, we hear about Yaaseen's approach to directing the Jive Funny Championship, we get into the necessity of leveraging social media as a stand-up comedian, and we discuss the role of competitions and awards in the comedy industry. Enjoy.Keep up with Yaaseen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ya_a_seen_him/Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfectBuy tickets to It's Not The End of the World: https://groundculturecafe.com/event/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-bob-perfect/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Moss knows all too well that fame is a prison. Thankfully, it's a prison he managed to escape when moving to New York to pursue his acting career. Colin took a massive risk by giving up a rather successful career on TV in South Africa to start at the bottom in one of the most cutthroat cities to be an actor. Judging by his extensive IMDB page, which features credits on Black Mirror, Jessica Jones, and The Deuce, it's a risk that's paid off, although it took a few lucky breaks and many failures to get to a place where he's consistently booked and busy.In this episode, we get into Colin's early days as a stand-up comedian and TV presenter, we discuss the dreaded Heat magazine era of fame in South Africa, and we learn about the realities of giving up local fame for international success. Enjoy.Keep up with Colin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colmoss/Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfectBuy tickets to It's Not The End of the World: https://groundculturecafe.com/event/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-bob-perfect/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The multi-talented Andie Reeves has lived the kind of life where she just casually drops details that some people would write whole books about as if they're just backstory. Like the time she sailed halfway across the world on a catamaran as a private tutor, which she casually mentions while discussing the award-wining Two Freaks Notice podcast. The writer, podcaster, comedian, and crafter has kept herself busy and found a few ways to contribute meaningfully to the world. Like the six years she spent as a Montessori teacher, writing about sustainability in fashion, and starting the Cape Town Craft Club. Keep up with Andie: https://www.instagram.com/andiereeves/Listen to Two Freaks Notice: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/two-freaks-notice/id1625873687Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfectBuy tickets to It's Not The End of the World: https://groundculturecafe.com/event/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-bob-perfect/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Almost Perfectionists,As some of you know, I occasionally drop bonus episodes of the podcast over on Patreon.If you'd dig to hear them, you can sign up for free.Here's a taste of what you're missing.Listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Khanyisa JamJam aka JamJam The Comedian is the biggest cheerleader of all things South African, but especially sports. Who knew you could go from leading war cries at school to kicking it with the biggest names in South African sports, and selling out comedy shows in SA and abroad? JamJam's success is no fluke though as he's worked hard at being consistent both online and on stage. While everything seems to be clicking into place for JamJam, it hasn't always been an easy ride.In this episode, we learn why JamJam got a degree in Politics and how it helps with his comedy, we get an honest account of his struggles with addiction, and we have a rather frank discussion about race and privilege in South Africa. Enjoy.Keep up with JamJam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamjam_the_comedian/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfectBuy tickets to Bob's WIP performance of It's Not The End of the World: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/307177-its-not-the-end-of-the-world-bob-perfect/#/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The South African comedy community is in mourning as we all found out about the passing of Ebenhaezer Dibakwane this weekend. Ebenhaezer was beloved by everyone in SA comedy and touched the lives of countless people with his infectious energy. Eb was a truly original thinker who never shied away from his truth.I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Eb at his flat in Joburg in early 2020 before COVID hit. To this day, it's one of the most honest interviews I've ever done and has stuck with me ever since. We do speak rather candidly about some very dark topics, so this may be a bit too heavy for some people to listen to right now. Still, I think it's important to know who Eb was and how he thought, and I think this conversation helps do that through his own words.The original interview has been edited to sound a bit better as the original recording isn't great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many people in comedy have an engineering degree to fall back on (they're usually doctors), but Céline Tshika is, uh, built different. You probably know Céline from her viral musical sketches that have skyrocketed her to online fame, but those videos are the culmination of years of experimenting and growing as a multi-faceted artist. After making her parents happy by earning an engineering degree, Céline ventured to the Cape Town of USA, Los Angeles, and studied acting, where she created, wrote and starred in her award-winning comedy web series, Jess Goes West. Now she's back in the Los Angeles of SA and combining her love of theatre, music, and comedy with her debut solo show, Bad African.In this episode, we hear how things literally changed over night for Céline and discuss the pressures of delivering a great live show when you've built an audience online. We get into Céline's journey with religion and the anxiety of talking about it on stage in a typically conservative country. And we learn about the realities of going viral on the wrong parts of the internet. Enjoy.Keep up with Céline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinetshika/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfectBuy tickets to Bob's WIP performance of It's Not The End of the World: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/307177-its-not-the-end-of-the-world-bob-perfect/#/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite being called a "gimmick act" by older comedians early in his comedy journey, Phil de Lange has had a career many of them would be jealous of. He has a Comics Choice Award under his belt, performed as part of Trevor Noah's Nation Wild tour, and regularly headlines shows all across the country. All that while producing the breakfast show on Smile FM, and putting together his podcast, Petty Crime South Africa, which won the SA Podcasting Award for best comedy podcast. As an alt music scenester from a small city, Phil and Bob share many similarities, which makes Phil the perfect guy to give Bob tips on how to navigate his recent move to Cape Town.In this episode, we hear how Phil and Bob were both at the same small punk festival in Bloemfontein, we discuss the surprisingly controversial topic of musical comedy and whether or not Phil sees his ukulele as a crutch, and we gush about our mutual love of Marc Maron and audio-only podcasting. Enjoy.Keep up with Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeyourphil/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Di Frost is one half of the team behind Comedy on Kloof, a queer and women friendly weekly comedy gig in Cape Town that recently celebrated it's second birthday. She's also a creative strategist and content creator who helps other creative types with their online presence through Frost Creative. Oh, and she's double jointed, which, oddly enough, helped her when she was having a stroke. She'll explain how on the podcast. In this podcast we get into the highs and lows of running a queer and women friendly gig in a typically masculine industry, we get some tips and tricks on how to make your TikTok pop, and we learn how she found out that her closet was more of a glass cabinet. Enjoy.Follow Di on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difrost_/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know what they say, it takes 10 years to become an overnight success. Comedian and actor Jaryd Pillay is living proof of the adage. With a decade of performing stand-up comedy under his belt, Jaryd finally had a breakthrough year in 2024 where everything he'd been working on started to click into place. He won the Jive Funny Championship after years of not making it past the first round, which saw him performing to hundreds of people at the Baxter every night for nearly a month at the Jive Comedy Festival. He's also crafted his solo show The Passion of the Curry to a point where standing ovations are a regular occurrence, and his weekly gig at Ground Culture is one of the most popular in Cape Town.In this episode, we hear about how he got dumped on the way to perform at the National Arts Fest, his disastrous Durban debut and triumphant return, and how he became the Ferryman in the Resident Evil TV series. Enjoy.Keep up with Jaryd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatraaj/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Anyway, I'm moving to Cape Town.See you soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loopy is a local legend. If you spent any amount of time at The Winston Pub in Durban, or Lefty's in Cape Town, there's no doubt Loopy would have hustled a sip of your drink at least once. Loopy has fully lived the skollie punk life, engaging in debauchery and crashing on couches around the country as a member of one of Durban's most chaotic bands, Fruits & Veggies. These days, she passes for a respectable member of society with a journalism degree under her belt and a writing portfolio established at The Lake.In this episode, we reminisce over the glory (citation needed) days of Durban's alternative scene and The Winston Pub. We hear about the rise and fall of Fruits and Veggies. And we learn how Loopy became the unlikely manager of Lefty's. Enjoy.Keep up with Loopy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/looptroop021/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know Nina Hastie. You've seen her on TV, Netflix, social media, and you've no doubt her voice in countless ads and voice overs. She's been everywhere and done everything, yet she feels like she doesn't have a concrete body of work to point to. This has lead her putting all her focus on developing a new hour of comedy that tells the world exactly who she is. In this episode, we get into managing ADHD, addiction and recovery, why you should do a S.W.O.T analysis on yourself, and having a 20 year plan. Enjoy.Keep up with Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatninahastie/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Levinrad is a comedian and one half of the That's Not Funny team putting on gigs in Cape Town. He also occasionally dabbles in music journalism, although he picked the worst time to get into that industry. Nate calls himself a "loud Jew " who advocates for a free Palestine.In this episode, we get into growing up Jewish in a small town, how his parents inspired his political activism, and how his history in the music scene gave him the skills to organise successful comedy shows. Enjoy. Keep up with Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natevuyolevinrad/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 Comics Choice Newcomer Callum Hitchcock has had an unconventional career in the three years he's been doing comedy. In his first five gigs he opened for Khanyisa Bunu, put on a gig where he made more money than some headliners, and did a one-man show at the National Arts Festival. Turns out being from PE was a blessing in disguise. In this episode, we hear about his journey starting comedy in a small town in between lockdowns, we learn about the advantages and pressures of winning an award so early in his career, and we get into the joys and pains of being a Hotspurs fan. Enjoy. Keep up with Callum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callum_hitchcock/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and podcaster Simmi Areff is the go-to-guy when it comes to podcasting in South Africa. These days he's the co-host of the hilarious Badvice podcast and founder of the All Ears podcast network, although he started out hosting Lesser Known Somebodies and built his CV as a producer through POC Podcasts. We get into the business of podcasting, how to network as a misanthrope, and why he believes in magic. Follow Simmi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simmiareff/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Wilson has spent his entire life either on stage or behind the scenes of South African music. From starting a band with his brother to eventually working with artist like Emtee as A&R for Virgin Music South Africa, Gareth shares a winding tale that has seen him take on almost every role available in the music industry.We hear about his booking philosophy for Oppikoppi, the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning and running Good Luck Bar, and we get into what it takes to make it as a musician in the social media age. Enjoy.Follow Gareth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwilly_jhb/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Managing Director of Goliath and Goliath, Kate Goliath, gets serious about comedy with us. We learn what it takes to work behind the scenes with the biggest names in SA comedy, how Kate's mom gave birth to Goliath & Goliath (both literally and figuratively), and why lockdown forced them to expand beyond live comedy. Enjoy. Keep up with Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kategoliath/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and writer Lindy Johnson joins us for a hilarious chat about learning to give a fuck again.We get into "eternal naps", writing for roasts, and, uh, whether or not being a gynaecologist is a dream job for men.Follow Lindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyyay/Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a much needed hiatus, I'm back, baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If that's what makes you feel better about yourself More and more I'm getting over killing time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzuEaXgN7fM It's been emotional. Thank you.

Angela de Klerk is a musician. She started singing for Japan and I as a teenager after a successful night of karaoke and hasn't looked back. Since then, she's been a part of the folk-punk collective Rambling Bones and the jazz duo West of the Moon. Oh, and she just got back from a European tour with The Shabs. Unfortunately, being a life-long musician in South Africa isn't exactly a recipe for financial stability, so Angela made the daunting choice of becoming a yacht stewardess in her 30s to supplement her music career. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of trying to sustain a music career through the decline of media, the joys of making music and going on tour with your friends, and finding the balance between having fun and being professional. Enjoy. Keep up with Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alittlehappymess/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Keagan Bennewith is a musician and event organiser. He's the bassist for Poster Boy and one of the guys behind Reverberate. If you're part of the Durban alt scene, you've definitely seen Poster Boy play as they performed about 100 shows in their first year together. You've also probably been to a Reverberate gig as they filled in the gap left after COVID and have put on some of Durban's best gigs in the last few years. In this episode, we chat about the joys and struggles of being in a band in Durban, how a house party lead to an events company, and what it's like to work with legendary producer David Birch. Enjoy. Keep up with Keagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmanooza/ Check out Poster Boy: https://www.instagram.com/posterboyband/ Reverberate: https://www.instagram.com/reverberate.za/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Akhil Maharaj is a comedian. He's sardonic, awkward, and depressive, which makes him a perfect fit for the Not Quite Right Comedy crew. He also drives to Durban from Richards Bay almost every Wednesday for our open mic, which is an unreal level of commitment to the craft. In this episode, we chat about Akhil's love of Norm Macdonald, how he used Reddit to find a vape in India, and his experiences with depression and therapy. Enjoy. Keep up with Akhil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akhilmaharaj_/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Catherine Grenfell is a DJ, and executive producer at Audio Militia. You probably know her from her 15 years in radio as a producer and presenter at 5FM. Life these days is quite different from the chaos of her youth, with water shots, pottery, and yoga replacing the hangovers, junk food, and saying "yes" to everything. In this episode, we chat about transitioning from life in the public eye, the importance of making time for hobbies, and what she's learned from being a sober cobra. Enjoy. Keep up with Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathgrenfell/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Aaron Peters is a cultural curator. That's a fancy way of saying he does a whole lot behind the scenes of Cape Town's music community. Aaron has been a pivotal force behind CT's music scene for most of his adult life. He started out as a manager, booking agent, and promoter, leading to him working at Black Major, before starting up The Other Records and The Other Radio. He's also responsible for booking the lineup for the Search Festival, amongst many other projects. In this episode, we get into the hustle of making money from underground music in South Africa, how working at the CT Jazz Festival as a teen laid the foundations for his career, and what it's like to fall asleep with the sounds of Alice Phoebe Lou writing songs next door. Enjoy. Keep up with Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronwpeters/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Spoek Mathambo/Nthato Mokgata is a musician and filmmaker. He's a master of collaboration, with roots tracing all the way back to the seminal The Fantastic Kill with Watkin Tudor Jones and Sibot, which lead to projects like Sweat.X, Playdoe, Moleke Mbembe, Fantasma, Batuk, and his most recent collaborations with Laliboi. I'm definitely leaving some stuff out, and that's not even to mention his personal catalogue of albums, but the point is that the man has kept himself busy. Not just with making music. In 2014, he worked on a documentary called Future Sound of Mzansi that is, to this day, one of the best explorations of South African electronic music. He's worked on a number of documentaries before and since, and has delved into a number of facets of filmmaking. Most recently, he was a writer and director for the "Surf Sangoma" episode of Disney's Kizazi Moto animated anthology series. We get into all of the above as well as learn about some of the pitfalls of working with international labels, explore the benefits and hurdles of modern music distribution, and discuss why he feels like there are still musical magic tricks from SA music history that haven't been explored fully. Enjoy. Keep up with Spoek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoekmathambo/ Buy his music on Bandcamp: https://spoekmathambo.bandcamp.com Watch Future Sound of Mzansi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TaFtLHkbxE Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Kamaney is a comedian. Growing up, Kamaney didn't know stand-up comedy was an option for her. The only funny women she saw were on sitcoms, so she set out on that path by studying Drama at UKZN. She hated it, but she got a masters degree to not disappoint her mother. Thankfully, it eventually lead to her doing stand-up comedy, which she'll explain on the podcast. In this episode we get into internal motivation vs external validation, her struggles with finding purpose, and some of the hassles of being a woman new to a scene dominated by men. Enjoy. Kamaney doesn't have social media but you can book her: https://notquiterightcomedy.co.za/book-a-comedian-or-mc/kamaney/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

"Four nails, four cornersFour riders, and four horsesBring me famine, bring me deathBring me war, and pestilenceThrow your fists to the groundBeat by beat as the blows rain downThis is the cold grey world we made for ourselvesThe bed we made is a grave in hell" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoC4lecG53g

"I'm sick of thee sheep, I'm sick of thou shepherd Sick of dressing like a human when I'm feeling like a leopard I'm sick of slow rock, I'm sick of quick quips Sick of holding on to nothing when I just want to hold your hips" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NzECTWzvYc

The Chairman. Kujenga. Your Future Self. Reflections on the year gone by. Enjoy.

Vincent Joseph is a comedian and cinematographer. He's also part of the Not Quite Right team, so we've been spending a lot of time together this year. Whether behind the camera or on the stage, Vinnie is infectiously enthusiastic. In this episode we laugh at a lot of dark shit. We also hear about the struggles of starting comedy just before the pandemic, how he got into cinematography despite studying IT, and why he feels restricted by always having to play it safe. Enjoy. Keep up with Vincent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnies_vision/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

A weekend in Hilton. Continental breakfasts. The most violent wrestling match I've ever seen. And gaining confidence on stage. Enjoy.

Ambrose Uren is a comedian although he grew up spinning on his head as a b-boy. It turns out the two artforms have quite a few similarities. We reflect on a youth spent breakdancing, the 11 year journey to being a full-time comedian, and what he learned from doing 4 shows a day at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Keep up with Ambrose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambroseuren/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Sold out shows. Imposter syndrome. The ever-changing nature of friendships and relationships. Enjoy. Buy tickets to On The Nose Comedy on the 18th of November: https://notquiterightcomedy.co.za/shows/on-the-nose-comedy-18-november/

"Durban comedy needs an HR department" - Robby Collins Liz Lemon: What a week, huh? Jack Donaghy: Lemon, it's Wednesday.

Candice Chirwa is the Minister of Menstruation. While not an official government position, Candice is more productive in enacting change than most politicians. Through her NGO, QRATE, Candice educates the youth on menstrual health, and campaigns against period poverty. In this episode, we hear how Candice utilised her academic background to become an activist, and how she's used the power of social media to actually do some good. We discuss the multi-layered issue of period poverty. We also hear how Candice grew into her role as an activist and educator, and discuss the challenges she faces while trying to enact real change. Oh, and we discuss period sex. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/candice_chirwa/ https://www.candicechirwa.co.za Bob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Nice light episode this week. World Mental Health Day. Suicidal ideations. Western media's genocidal propaganda. You know, casual topics.

You had questions but I ain't got the answers. It's a Q&A episode. Enjoy.

I saw Trevor Noah at the ICC on Sunday and have been reading Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle. This episode tries to marry those two things together. Enjoy.

Some reflections on the life and times of professional wrestler Phil Brooks, aka CM Punk. Enjoy.

Liam Whitcher is a filmmaker and comedian. He comes from the Robert Rodriguez school of filmmaking (even though he studied at UCT) in that he's a rebel with a very small crew, and not much budget, but still manages to create feature films that win awards and get picked up by film festivals. We share early memories of watching films we were far too young for, we find out what Liam's mom learned from Wolf of Wall Street, and we discuss how to approach talking about butt stuff on stage. It gets pretty explicit, so take this as your heads up. Enjoy. Keep up with Liam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliamwhitcher/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

New merch, a few recommendations, a couple old references, and a bit of a moan about passive aggressive vibes from friends(?).

Robby Collins is a comedian and actor. One of the most well-known and well-loved acts in SA comedy, Robby has recently been focusing his efforts on breaking into America through consistent trips to New York. When he's not in New York or travelling around SA for gigs, Robby calls Durban home once again. In this episode, we hear why he's returned home to Durban, how the pandemic made him re-evaluate himself and what matters to him, we discuss the effects of cancel culture, and we hear what he's learned from working with Dave Chappelle and Trevor Noah. Enjoy. Keep up with Robby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbycollins_/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k

I had no idea what to call this one. Anyway, I gush about last night's comedy show with Robby Collins, Carvin Goldstone and Tats Nkonzo, and weigh in on a bunch of shit I'm completely unqualified to weigh in on. Enjoy.

Andy Mkosi is a musician, photographer, filmmaker and cultural practitioner. She's someone who is obsessed with documenting the world around her through a multitude of mediums, and has been instrumental in adding to South Africa's cultural archives. We chat about her upcoming live album, the nuances of access as a documentary photographer, and the balance between documenting a moment and living in it. Enjoy. Keep up with Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymkosi/ Check out her website: https://andymkosi.com/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k

A moan about awards, the "industry", and rejection. Enjoy. Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k

Henk van der Schyf is a booker, promoter, venue owner, restaurateur, and there are probably quite a few titles I'm leaving out. Point is: the man keeps busy. He's been hella instrumental behind the scenes of SA's music scene, first through the legendary Hotbox Studios (They never recorded a single song but knew how to throw a party) and now through festivals like Park Acoustics and Mieliepop. We hear how Henk has managed to carve out a sustainable career in an incredibly difficult industry to have any sort of longevity. And we get a lot of actionable advice on how to put together your own events. Enjoy. Keep up with Henk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hempvdschyf/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k Not Quite Right Comedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQncWXBTCpwHS947zXbSUQ

Sonny Phiri aka Sonny the Jobber is a YouTuber and wrestler. If you're a member of the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community) you've probably come across Sonny's videos on YouTube. He's racked up over a million views just by sharing his passion for wrestling, although that success is a double-edged sword. We get into how he found his niche, creator burnout, copyright strikes, and why he wants to go to Japan to further his wrestling career. Oh, and we talk about wrestling, a LOT. Check out Age of Wrestling on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgeOfWrestling Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k