The JUSTNOW Comedy Podcast

Ladies & gentleLadies

This show is a fantastic forum for young comics to learn more about the craft. Cobus van Rensburg was our sponge today, learning everything about how real the comedy hustle is. What’s it really like getting ‘stage time’? And there can’t be a harder working comic in JHB than Gilli…

20 Jul 2018 56 min

Episode III: The New Hope

Even though Dan Frigolette was almost on the show last week, he makes an actual appearance this week. A well travelled and street smart comedian; a comedy fest producer with his own series of podcasts... he has some incredible insights about the state of world comedy. Plus we find out…

13 Jul 2018 55 min

The one time at Penguin Camp...

Why did Dave get a phone call from Google after searching 80s porn music? Ryan and Dave fly solo, and it goes surprisingly well. They interview a guest via an email he sent. And Alfred Adrian has car trouble. Eric is in freezing Grahamstown with the donkeys... which tells you…

6 Jul 2018 52 min

Clean up your act.

After being inspired by the ‘Evolution of Hip Hop’ documentary, Richelieu Beaunoir joins us for our annual Spring Clean. We clear the air on stolen Material, cleaning product tips, drinking on the job and how underground is becoming the new ‘mainstream’.

29 Jun 2018 55 min

Enough rope to hang with.

For any young comic or producer involved in comedy, this episode is an excellent opportunity to learn. Joining the team today are 2 comedians who have filled rooms around the world, Robby Collins and Loyiso Madinga. They share great advice on how to make the comedy industry more successful. It’s…

22 Jun 2018 55 min

Generation Meh

It’s been the week of the Gen Next awards and after our bright-eyed South African youth recognize all their favourite brands and famous folks, the Justnow guys provide a jaded realistic view of the media and fame. Joining the team is Vittorio Leonardi - a comedian who actually listens to…

15 Jun 2018 54 min

Roasted: Between 1 Fern

When you organise 8 guests and none of them arrive you start wondering... do we smell? But we still manage to talk serious business about the Comedy Conference 2018 being held this weekend. Ben Karpinski from The Gareth Cliff Show tells the worst joke ever. Plus, find out what the…

8 Jun 2018 54 min

The Knuckle Triangle Exposed

A man walking his dog? In a field in England? Talking about Benoni on YouTube? We simply had to hunt him down... just to breathe in his East Rand essence! Plus improv genius Claudine Ullman relates life and business lessons you learn from doing improv comedy.

1 Jun 2018 57 min

How To Guide for Events

It's Africa Day. So all the stuff we speak about took place in Africa. It’s also ‘event season’, so the guys offer some tips on the perfect event. When someone asks Dave for Ellen’s email address, we have to address how famous we think we are. It took an hour.

25 May 2018 55 min

Guest Takeover

Our guest Mojak Lehoko is a man of knowledge... so much so that he took over the desk and drove the show. The team discuss compiling a one man show - what it takes and how the process is different for all of us. We also chat growing up and…

18 May 2018 54 min

The JUSTNOW Comedy Podcast – Shooting Stars

Edward Motale, ex Pirates captain and Bafana football champion (who has decided to become a comedian) joins us. We work out how important ‘muthi’ is, and find out where Edward got his crazy hat from. Eric then helps Dave deal with a strongly worded email. The usual freaky Friday stuff…

11 May 2018 55 min

Space... the Final Front Ear

May the 4th... a special time for geeks. We found two comedians who could pass for geeks and chatted about the relevance of Star Wars in their lives. Then a doctor arrives and gives Eric free medical advice. A real guest, Costa, pitches up with a beautiful story about doing…

4 May 2018 53 min

It's 420, no more DAGGA

Guests today are Nicholas Goliath and Prins, with Richelieu, Ryan and Eric... and the talk is 100% comedy!We briefly mention the date being the 20th of April (420) and how the word dagga sounds unappealing. Also the ins and outs of how the comedy business operates. Best gigs, worst gigs,…

20 Apr 2018 54 min

Tongue Tied

As usual the Kardashians, Winnie and Bitcoin feature heavily in the show. The theme was meant to be "words we pronounce incorrectly", so we try a few of them on our guests Dr Suheyl Essa and Tsitsi Chiumya. Tsitsi always surprises us with his latent talents... not only is he…

13 Apr 2018 55 min

Do not operate Heavy Machinery

Four comedians discussing world events never sounded this good, as we have our first vegetarian comedian on. Eureka Nkese joins us to discuss his new show ‘Man's 2 Funny’... and it turns out to be a rather busy week for SA comedy as Trevor Noah’s Nationwild showcase rolls into town…

6 Apr 2018 53 min

Road Trippin’

We have the pleasure of having the golden-voiced Kate Pinchuck on the show. For a new comic starting out in the biz, it’s not easy to find your feet... so making travel arrangements can sometimes be daunting. While trying our best to get travel tips from Kate, we meander a…

23 Mar 2018 55 min

Balls to the Wall

Our team of comedians agree to wear Speedos during our show to shed some light on ball cancer. Chris Forrest had frozen nipples, and said it was ‘liberating’. We tried hard to keep a straight face while the Daredevil Run marketing people convinced us to check our ‘nuts’ regularly. See…

16 Mar 2018 52 min

It Takes a Village to Raise a Comedian

Eric has laryngitis and was funnier than ever! Zim comic Long John used to ride a donkey cart to school, and now he’s opening for Barry Hilton. Eventually he asks: "What kind of show is this?"... and we have no idea either. That’s why the quiet confidence of Comedian Jermain…

9 Mar 2018 53 min

Say it, Don’t Spray it!

This week we all get our hair sprayed for CANSA and catch up with Tshepo Mogale, whose CV includes writing for Trevor Noah, The Pure Monate show, and Kwaito songs with millions of views. He also runs a rib 'n things business. Then Rabin Harduth pops in to make sure…

2 Mar 2018 56 min

How to Grow a Funny Money Tree

Our first venture into seriousness. Can a comedy podcast give financial advice from the massive Lifestyle Garden Centre? Seems we can! Calvin and Andrew are real actual investment dudes, who help us understand the new ‘budget’. Then the entire line-up of comics from the Fullstop Cafe gig arrive and cause…

23 Feb 2018 48 min