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...

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...

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...

It's another "Bob rants about social media" episode. 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

We started a co-op. Oh, and a certain comedy festival is coming back. It's hot stuff. 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

Twitter discourse over Jenna Ortega smoking cigarettes (gasp). Not Quite Right Comedy. "Are we exclusive?" It's another solo episode where Bob waxes nonsensical. 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

Cobus van Rensburg is a comedian, filmmaker, and actor. Growing up in an Afrikaans family of physicists, Cobus was always going to grow up to be a unique snowflake. Something he's learned to embrace. His comedy career started in high school, being asked to tell jokes to the other kids, which is where he developed both a clean and a dirty set before ever setting foot in a club. We get into the minutia of joke writing and wax philosophical about the role of the comedian. We also hear what it...

Sophie Joans is an actor, playwriter, comedian, and clown. Her debut solo play 'Île' (Baxter Theatre, 2-6 May) has earned awards and much critical acclaim. As an independent producer of her own work though, putting on an award-winning play still comes with its difficulties. We get into the struggles and triumphs Sophie has experienced taking 'Île' across the country. We also hear how her burlesque clown act came about (seriously), and why you shouldn't eat curry before going on the slides at...

Incoherent ramblings on: Metaphors. My upcoming show 'It's Not The End of the World'. Mistakes made in my career. The importance of blocking your ex. Buy tickets to the preview of 'It's Not The End of the World', 29 April, Station Collective: https://almostperfect.co.za/shows/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-preview/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect...

Part comedy tour, part Eat, Pray, Love, this last week in Cape Town was a rather special experience. It started with Craig Robinson saying I look like "an alcoholic Ryan Gosling," and ended with me doing karaoke at midnight on my own. This is basically just a long af mondeling tbh. Enjoy. Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the...

Zama Dlamini is an artist, designer, and DJ. Her colourful creations adorn clothing across the country and her eclectic track selections get booties popping and dropping. We chat about her love of cartoons, the new Jackie Extreme album, and writing poetry from the perspective of a snake. Well, that and how she maintains her childlike wonder and joy. Enjoy.  Keep up with Zama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babypinkicecubes/ Behance: https://www.behance.net/zama_ Soundcloud:...

Justin McGee aka Sweatface is a photographer. If you were a joller in the 2000s and early 2010s, Justin probably smashed his flash in your face at some point. The man was ubiquitous in party scenes throughout the country. We hear about the come up and come down of earning your reputation as a party photographer who likes the party a bit too much. Justin shares some of the sketchy situations always saying "yes" got him into. We also hear how life has mellowed out since and how Justin has found...

Birthdays are weird. 

Mo Vawda is a comedian and statistician. When he's not making people laugh on stage or online he's lecturing the youth about stats. We get into the intricacies of being a Muslim comedian in a scene of degenerates, we hear how his father's passing lead to him starting comedy, and we share tales of terrible gigs. Enjoy. Keep up with Mo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo.vawda/ Check out Shop Boys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vBUeDfmRNc&t=219s Bob's Instagram:...

Khensani Mohlatlole is a fashion writer and youtuber, and sewist. Khensani is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fashion, with particular interests in sustainability and fashion history. In the episode, we get into some of the difficulties of covering fashion history in South Africa and why she chooses to document local fashion the way she does. We also chat about the politics of what we wear, get some tips on what to look for in quality clothing, and uncover the simple motivation...

Cayleigh Bright is a writer, editor, and co-founder of the writing agency Letterhead. Hear how a youth as a library monitor and drama kid lead to a fruitful career slinging words for the likes of Mail & Guardian, GQ, Glamour, and a number of high-profile glossy and online magazines, as well as being the person responsible for all those damn Superbalist newsletters. We learn about the origins of Letterhead and how it's grown into a massive collective of writers servicing a broad range of...

Tibs Dumi is a comedian, actor, writer, and director. After a youth spent people pleasing, Tibs has finally learned to just do things for himself. It's lead to him having a fantastic year on stage and having the confidence to pursue his own creative projects. We get into the lasting impact of private school education, the limitations of the Durban comedy scene, and, uh, sharing with friends.  Keep up with Tibs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tibsdumi_official/ Twitter:...

Uh, yeah, I've been on hiatus because I've been taking time to work on myself.  Because I have a lot more time to myself. Now that I'm single. This episode is mostly just reflecting on the last two months and looking forward to the next year.  Enjoy.

Funniest week in the history of Twitter, hands down.  Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter: https://bit.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2531d05c0dd107158fa4a540a&id=bd1021fc47

Neil Green is a comedian. Durbanites will fondly remember him from his time on East Coast Radio and comedy stages across the city, but Neil is a long way from Durban. Dublin, Ireland is where he lays his head now. Naturally, things are very different. We get into what inspired the move and just how hard it was to give up a flourishing career in South Africa to start from the bottom of the comedy ladder once again. We dig into the differences between comedy in Ireland and South Africa. Neil...

Oh, snap, we won a bunch of awards for the Durban 48 Hour Film Festival (Check out last week's episode with Yola Plaatjie to find out more about the film). I've also been having a great time doing comedy lately. It looks like everything is coming up Milhouse, for now. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter:...

Yola Plaatjie is a actor and radio presenter who recently tried her hand at directing for the first time for the 48 Hour Film Festival. A film which Bob wrote and they both starred in called 'The Sound of Murder'. We get into the dynamics of working under pressure with people for the first time and how having your partner on set can be really helpful for keeping tensions down. We hear about Yola's childhood in the Eastern Cape and what she learned from her mom and her gran growing up, and we...

We made a short film in a weekend.  Blink-182 are back together with their original line-up. The electricity situation is Durban is pretty f****d.  Enjoy. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter: https://bit.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2531d05c0dd107158fa4a540a&id=bd1021fc47