The Real Network The JUSTNOW Comedy Podcast

The JUSTNOW Comedy Podcast

A show about all things stand up comedy - both locally and internationally. It's about the business of stand up, the comedians, the shows and what's going on in the general sphere of stand up and the industries attached.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Comedy · Society & Culture
137 Episodes
1 – 20

NUNS on the Run

We try to do a highlights reel for you to round off 2018. Then some biking NUNS (an acronym) join us and hijack the show. Trust us, you know nothing about lady biking clubs. Until you meet N*ggers Under No Supervision... and we possibly say the N word way too…
14 Dec 2018 57 min

Walk the Lines

This episode was recorded in Martin Evans’ rooftop flat in Bree St, Cape Town. We start off with an interesting chat about comedians being shitty at financial management. Then we call Rabin Harduth who has a new club opening called The Comedy Comedy Club. Then something completely new for us…
30 Nov 2018 51 min

Thanksgiving: Not Just About Turkeys

Take a listen to Ryan and Dave get as deep and emotional as two males can get. It’s been an interesting year for comedy, with some obscure and underground concepts becoming mainstream. These days people seem to be more educated around comedy issues. They know where the clubs are, they…
23 Nov 2018 55 min

In da Cluuurb

Making comedy clubs great again... what tips do we have for the dedicated comedy clubs of SA? Do comedians have any advice to offer the owners. Turns out the 2018 JustNow Comedy Club Awards are overdue. We even get a real club owner on the show. Kurt Schoonraad has recently…
16 Nov 2018 57 min

Extra Extra Read All About It!

Welcome to the JUSTNOW Book Club. First rule of Book Club? Bring a book with. Do comedians read books about comedy? Or do they like the serious stuff? Ryan reads e-books. Vittorio Leonardi has books for days. Dave has his favourite joke book that helps him get through the day…
9 Nov 2018 56 min

Are you doing your ‘skit’?

Richelieu believes in some unwritten comedy rules. Basic comedy values. Are there rules for new comics? Is it ok to have rules? We also discuss whether Durban has a sustainable scene, and if stereotype observations are still relevant. Can male comics do the ping pong ball trick? We reveal this,…
2 Nov 2018 56 min

A Small Band from Springs

We take a break from comedy to chat with Jaryd Smith about his ideas and progress on the SA music scene. Then we write and sing our first song. Possible hit there. Yes things move quickly on the JustNow. We even got Ryan a gig as a wedding MC in…
26 Oct 2018 54 min

This is your job now

Why do people heckle? What’s the best way to deal with them? And what’s the measure of success in comedy or in any field for that matter? We get into a heated discussion about what it takes to be a well rounded entity. Our guest is the quiet unassuming Jermaine…
19 Oct 2018 50 min

You be You

We return from Clarens refreshed and ready. But what can happen in a comedy podcast when you try to be hilarious clowns? We are lucky to have smart funny people on who know way more about stuff than we do. Like today. Waylene Beukes and Dalin Oliver have so much…
12 Oct 2018 56 min

This one time in Clarens...

This was an intense 15 minutes that lasted an hour. When 16 comedians pull into town it’s the perfect time for a podcast. Cape Town comics at the Clarens Comedy Fest Martin Evans and Angel Campey join the JustNow team for a chat. We get deeply philosophical about material that…
5 Oct 2018 57 min

Look Who’s Talking?

Rabin Harduth is a creative force in the industry. But instead of talking about the Clarens Comedy Fest, he explains how blood pressure and hypertension will make you appreciate life, and then it turns into a discussion about striking starter kits and car guard salaries. Also, in a very rare…
28 Sep 2018 56 min

Having a Blunt statement

What a pleasure having 5 comedians around the mic on Heritage Day eve. Alfred Adriaan joins us. He’s the most logical comedian in the land. He lets us into some secrets regarding one man shows. We cover taxis, Superman, and how to move from weed to crack in 2 weeks…
21 Sep 2018 57 min

In 3 Years' Time...

Dave, Eric and Richelieu are joined by Chantal Jax Venter, a Cape Town comic. They chat about hangover cures, the Comic's Choice Awards review, a 3-year comedy plan and how fold up bicycles are the loophole in the 'No bicycles on the bus' rule. Chantal also tells us lesbians have…
14 Sep 2018 56 min

Register a Word Today

Yaaseen Barnes joins us to speak about his show, The Water Shortage Show... and registering the word ‘Bruin Ou’. It’s also a pleasure to have comedian, dancer, and actress Stella Dlangalala on the show. Ryan had to sit on the couch - but came in with 5 minutes to go…
7 Sep 2018 55 min

Sink or Swim

We chat to a Big 5 comedian! Also learn about ‘swinging’ comedy couples. We ask: What makes a man born in a Sudanese refugee camp become a comedian? Or is it actually advisable to help you survive? AK (from South Sudan) lets us into his world and Long John tells…
31 Aug 2018 55 min

Calling a Spade a Spade

Richelieu tells us what clothing won’t get you into a club. We find out why the beach attracts racists. We discuss movies. And Ray Shivamba - a doctor who is also an anaesthetist with a Robin Hood complex giving back to his community - has an art exhibition in Tzaneen…
24 Aug 2018 57 min

Like Sh!t to a Blanket

Martin Davis is in town! This means a plethora of life and comedy knowledge. But it mostly ends up being about Mods, Aretha, cakes, Airbnb, accents, art in the forest, Clint Eastwood and how a saying like ‘sh!t to a blanket’ needs more exposure.
17 Aug 2018 56 min

Tumi is here to stay... & leave

When we finally get Tumi Morake to agree to be on the podcast we better be prepared. And we weren’t. From a Netflix special to writing a column and producing a live TV show, she has made us all realise we all need to work harder. Her advice and views…
10 Aug 2018 57 min

Keke Doesn’t Love Us

Besides the usual chaos on the show, we delve into some serious biz and see if there are any apps available for comedians to further their careers. We speak to Emilio Tobias and Richelieu. We also chat about the launch of a new comedy club using all 11 SA languages…
3 Aug 2018 57 min

He has Voices in his Head...

Jurgen Klopp, Michael Caine, Jose Mourinho... all on our podcast? We found a lawyer who does impersonations. Brad Nowikow leads a double life - court during the day and then the voices take over to entertain the convicts! We have our offensive joke ‘panel’ help us through some material. And…
27 Jul 2018 58 min
1 – 20