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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
32 – 52

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

The Future Looks Blurry

A groundbreaking podcast would have to Include an interview with a comedian who has time travelled from 2030 (Ryan and Eric were left with so many questions unanswered, that ‘Barry Vlismas’ might have to come back). Also, the final tips on when to use the ‘N’ word, The Kardashians, Korean…
16 Feb 2018 54 min

A Doctor Walks into a Podcast

People dying from masturbation is a great way to introduce Suheyl Essa, a doctor comedian who worked a 22 hour shift and then came to us. We thank the Gods you don’t need a ‘points’ system to become a comedian. JUSTNOW EXCLUSIVE! We have the Vice-President of comedy addressing us…
9 Feb 2018 54 min

Stop the Clock!

An 80s game show called ‘Treasure Hunt’ introduced us to Melanie Walker, who flew around the country finding hidden treasure. But Melanie is the true South African treasure. Still as energetic, and gorgeous as ever, she fills the hour with stories and facts that we bet you never knew. And…
2 Feb 2018 54 min

Just Now... Just Us

We begin the podcast with Barney the Dinosaur giving happy endings. We also manage to cram in the Kardashians, Eskom retirement plans, Survivor, Mark Fish, a water crisis, Bitcoin, Miss Universe and Tinky Winky’s soul - all in an hour. Our little dysfunctional family together again... with a happy ending.
26 Jan 2018 50 min

Slow News Day

Thabiso Mhlongo, Richelieu Beaunoir, and the team tackle news items most people tend to steer away from. Five comedians dealing with grown-up stuff like people tied to beds, Shithole status vs Junk status, cheeky monkeys, and white vs black accents. We’re basically solving the world’s problems using comedy.
19 Jan 2018 51 min

Controlled Chaos

Dave is M.I.A and Eric is left to run the show. Things get super crazy because when parents leave, the kids go wild. Rabin Harduth, Bongani Dube, Shanray van Wyk and Ryan Holliday chat about growing up, starting comedy, running comedy gigs, and end up roasting each other because a…
12 Jan 2018 53 min

Friday 36th December

Eric and Dave dissect NYE comedy gigs. Do they work? Eric explains his dating philosophy. And it's still school holidays, so Dave's son Jude gets some airtime and finds out what 'justnow' means. We've also adopted a theme for 2018... 'We got this' - follow through with any ideas you…
5 Jan 2018 52 min

Christmas Crack-Up

The most important person you'll need this holiday is a tow truck driver! We chat to The Rickster, who takes time out to give us some tips if you're involved in an accident. We also exchange gifts with Emilio Tobias and Ryan 'Holidays'. And Eric meets Drunk Uncle Eddy.
22 Dec 2017 54 min

F**k the Dealer

Healthy drug choices make for better holidays. Gavin Kelly has lots of ideas and shares them with BMX gangster Richelieu Beaunoir... then we ring a bell and turn the page on 2017. We also feel you need comedians to give advice on what to do when things get boring at…
15 Dec 2017 50 min

Tied Up with Louise Carver

We get locked in a studio with super-duper, singing business mogul Louise Carver... to find out that comedy and music are linked by the magic of a live audience. The conversation descends into the normal JUSTNOW standards, with jewels, rings, rims, and rope-tying techniques. Plus Eric has some really weird…
8 Dec 2017 59 min

Deep House Comedian?

What does it take for a comedian to start saying "No!" to gigs or roles they are not comfortable with? We think Robby Collins may have the answer. Then we get a bit emotional in the news segment when Eric tells us about Twins and JZ. And Ryan Holiday had…
1 Dec 2017 55 min

Coloured Friday?

Today is a day when people hunt for bargains. But we give you 110% more with Dillan Oliphant, Richelieu Beaunoir, and Ryan Holliday. Richelieu even spoke to Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. But we delve deeper into crowdfunding for cults, tank finance, and Robert Mugabe's bed on BRICS.
24 Nov 2017 54 min
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