Episodes
Keith Robinson, the comedic sensation born and raised in Philadelphia, has become an enduring legend in the heart of New York City’s comedy circuit. Renowned for his sharp wit and uproarious humor, Robinson’s career boasts a rich tapestry of accomplishments. He’s graced the stages of HBO’s iconic “Def Comedy Jam,” delighted audiences on MTV, VH1, and charmed viewers on shows like “The Chelsea Lately Show” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Beyond the stage, Keith Robinson’s talent...
Published 12/25/23
Published 12/25/23
In this episode of "Single Minded," Eugene Khoza sits down with DJ Yella, a founding member of NWA, for an intimate conversation. Discover the untold stories behind NWA's rise to fame, as DJ Yella reflects on his journey, spills insights from his book, and discusses the pursuit of purpose beyond the spotlight. Join us for a captivating blend of nostalgia and wisdom as these two minds connect on the evolution of a musical legacy.
Published 12/05/23
In this episode of "Single Minded," Eugene Khoza sits down with DJ Yella, a founding member of NWA, for an intimate conversation. Discover the untold stories behind NWA's rise to fame, as DJ Yella reflects on his journey, spills insights from his book, and discusses the pursuit of purpose beyond the spotlight. Join us for a captivating blend of nostalgia and wisdom as these two minds connect on the evolution of a musical legacy.
Published 11/30/23
In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dave Sirus, a talented writer and comedian, who has worked on several successful projects, including the hit film "The King of Staten Island". Dave shares his experience of working on the film, which stars his best friend Pete Davidson, and talks about the challenges he faced while writing for it. In addition to discussing his work on "The King of Staten Island," Dave also sheds light on the political climate in the United States during the...
Published 05/10/23
Madeleine Smithberg is a renowned television executive and producer, known for her groundbreaking work on iconic shows such as The Daily Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. In this podcast, Madeleine shares her insights and experiences from her illustrious career, from her early days as a producer on The Tonight Show to her role as co-creator and executive producer of The Daily Show. We delve into the process of finding and nurturing talent, as well as the challenges of producing a...
Published 05/01/23
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the world of television with the one and only Doug Herzog. As the former president of Comedy Central and MTV Networks, Doug has a wealth of knowledge on the entertainment industry. In this episode, we'll explore Doug's own experiences as a radio show host and his insights into the impact of cable TV on popular culture. Hear the inside story of how MTV launched and revolutionized the music industry, and how reality TV took over the airwaves. Doug...
Published 04/24/23
Carole Baskin is an animal rights activist who runs the Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary. Her appearance in the docuseries 'Tiger King' brought new attention to her advocacy but also spotlighted her rivalry with Joe Exotic.  Carole Baskin made a name for herself by running Big Cat Rescue, a respected animal sanctuary for big cats that also lobbies for more regulation of the private ownership of these animals. However, it was the popular docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)...
Published 09/19/21
John Alite is an American former Gambino crime family associate, who later became a government witness, agreeing to testify against the crime family and John A. "Junior" Gotti in 2008. That year, Alite pleaded guilty to racketeering charges, including two murders and a variety of other crimes, and in 2011, was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison. Due to his cooperation with prosecutors, he was released on a five-year supervised release in 2012. Alite has estimated that he shot between...
Published 09/06/21
Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. Jessica Kirson’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 30 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica Kirson stands out as one of the strongest comedians...
Published 03/21/21
Roy Wood Jr.’s comedy has entertained millions across stage, television and radio. In addition to stand-up comedy, producing and acting, Roy is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central's Emmy & NAACP Award winning The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. During his tenure, he has used The Daily Show’s brand of satire to shed a light on serious issues like Chicago gun violence, police reform, LGBTQ+ discrimination, ICE deportations and PTSD in the black community. He also recently appeared in a...
Published 03/21/21
Josh Johnson is a stand-up, writer, and performer from Louisiana by way of Chicago. Josh Johnson is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and  is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut. As a stand-up, Josh Johnson has performed at clubs, colleges and festivals around the world and was named New York’s Funniest Comic at Caroline's during the New York Comedy Festival. On screen, Josh Johnson has appeared on...
Published 03/21/21
Flula Borg is a German actor, musician, comedian, YouTube personality, and DJ who is also known simply as Flula or DJ Flula. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Borg has acted in several feature films, including Pitch Perfect 2, and a number of popular TV shows, including Curb Your Enthusiasm with Larry David and The Good Place.  Flula Borg appears in the Season 9 finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David has a scheduling conflict; takes issue with work associates; and hosts a pair of...
Published 03/21/21
Martin Moreno's comedy career didn't begin until he was in his early 30's and by that time he had a freakishly funny point of view of his life. His two failed marriages gave him an alternative and hysterical definition of "soul mates." Moreno's comedy touches on his personal life and insecurities resulting in a funny intelligent analytical view of how growing up in the 80's molded him to be the carefree nonchalant and laid back adult he is today.  Martin was featured on Gabriel Iglesias'...
Published 03/21/21
Francis is a comedian, actor, and writer. He hosts Oops the Podcast, alongside Giulio Gallarotti—a podcast about mistakes. Francis Ellis has written for Barstool Sports, where he hosted the popular Sirius XM morning radio show Barstool Breakfast with Willie Colon and Large. Francis Ellis is known for incorporating the piano into his comedy, as seen with his Game of Thrones songs. He performs most nights in New York and has also performed in China, Australia, Sweden, British Columbia, and...
Published 01/31/21
David Wein is an American comedian, actor and director. David Wein is known for Directing Wet Hot American Summer, starring Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks and H. Jon Benjamin. David Wein also starred in Wet Hot American Summer as Paco. David Wein also created and directed the Netflix television series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later. David Wein portrayed Israeli, Yaron and Bill Clinton in The...
Published 01/25/21
In the episode of Single Minded with Eugene Khoza, South African comedian and tv personality is joined by American comedian and tv host Wyatt Cenac where conversations surrounding the notorious USA election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump were discussed. Wyatt Cenac was the host of the John Oliver produced HBO show Problem Areas. Wyatt Cenac frequently appeared on Comedy Central. Wyatt Cenac is an American comedian, actor, producer, and writer. Wyatt Cenac was a correspondent and writer...
Published 01/18/21
In this episode of Single Minded with Eugene Khoza, Eugene Khoza is joined by New York City comedian Godfrey to discuss African heritage, celebrating black achievements and women. Godfrey can be seen on Comedy Central as well as he is a collaborator with social media influencer and comedian King Bach. Godfrey is a regular at the Comedy Cellar as well Gotham Club. Godfrey, is an American comedian and actor[1] who has appeared on BET, VH1, Comedy Central, and feature films, such as Soul...
Published 01/13/21
Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Bust Magazine calls her “comedy gold” while Indiewire describes her as “a fresh and unique voice in the world of stand-up comedy.” She was included in Variety Magazine’s prestigious Top 10 Comedians To Watch list, and SLiNK Magazine just crowned her “The New Queen of Comedy.” Rolling Stone recently hailed her as one of the 10 Comedians You Need To Know declaring “she speaks and they simply fall in line behind her.” Dulcé...
Published 01/11/21
In this episode of Single Minded, South African comedian Eugene Khoza speaks to comedian, actor and correspondent, Ronny Chieng about South African accents, the Australian and South African comedy scenes and American politics. Ronny Chieng is one of the fastest rising comedians who has appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as well as the upcoming Disney / Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In July 2016, he was named one of 10 Comics to Watch...
Published 01/06/21
South African comedian Eugene Khoza speaks to New York comedian and podcast host Mark Normand. Mark Normand, the critically acclaimed comedian and Comedy Cellar regular and can be seen on Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central. Mark Normand has seen praise from his peers such as Dave Attell, Amy Schumer, Louis CK and Jerry Seinfeld from the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Mark Normand also hosts the popular podcast Tuesdays with Stories with comedian Joe List. Joe List is a Comedy Cellar regular as well as he...
Published 01/04/21
In this episode of Single Minded with Eugene Khoza. South African comedian Eugene Khoza speaks to Family Guy head writer, showrunner and executive producer Alec Sulkin about Family Guy, raising daughters, the current state of american politics and most importantly what is American football? Alec Sulkin is an American television writer and producer of the animated series Family Guy. He has also contributed to The Cleveland Show, another series by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. His very...
Published 12/29/20
In this interview Lewis Black and Eugene Khoza discuss the infamous 2020 American election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Lewis Black also discusses Kamala Harris's performance in the debate. Lewis Black suggests ways to get real answers out of candidates in debates. Lewis Black tells his insane story about opening up for Ray Charles and speaking about the Iraq war. This interview with Lewis Black has plenty more content with tons of the rants you love as seen on the daily show and his...
Published 12/23/20
In this interview, Eugene Khoza interviews the Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta. Michael Kosta is an American stand-up comedian and Daily Show correspondent. Michael Kosta has hosted The Comment Section for the E! network which was produced by Joel Mchale. In addition to comedy, Michael Kosta, has played professional tennis and wrote a book called: 101 Tips for Winning More Tennis. Michael Kosta and his dog walter, who Trevor Noah hates because he bites him, talk to Eugene Khoza about...
Published 12/21/20
In this episode of Single Minded, Eugene Khoza speaks to comedian Krystyna Hutchinson who cohosts the anti slut shaming podcast 'Guys We F****d'. Eugene and Krystyna discuss the complexities of relationships, sex, pornstars and fleshlights.
Published 12/16/20