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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
24 – 44

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

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
24 – 44