The JUSTNOW Comedy Podcast

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

Mad Cows

Comics Choice nominee Tsitsi joins us to talk about his journey. He's also a video game designer. And has a CV! He's won fans and awards along the way. The conversation dives into a discussion about the human body and how the comedy literally lives in us. We also chat…

17 Nov 2017 54 min

Seriously Branded

On the way out of a whisky festival, Dave spoke to one of the whisky lovers, Bernard Gutman. They noticed so many similarities between the comedy and whiskey industries, and the way they differentiate each brand. Your taste in comedy is like a palate. As you grow you find different…

10 Nov 2017 53 min

Don't Press the Snooze Button

Half Malawian, half Zimbabwean 'Snooze' chats about his deep African comedy roots. Thabiso Mhlongo has strip club comedy advice. Then Trevor Gumbi pops in because he was at the wrong interview. We speak to Jason Black about the Brew Ha Ha comedy and beer fest happening this weekend. Beer and…

27 Oct 2017 49 min

Pod-Audience Q&A

What does the average comedy punter think about while we're on stage doing our sets? We asked a few regular listeners for some insight. 'Cornelius' sent some fantastic questions that basically saved the show. Robyn Dunlop and Ryan Holliday join us. And Eric returns! But why?

20 Oct 2017 53 min

What's a Nice Comedian Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

When one of our 7 fans asked us "What's happened to Martin Jonas?" We replied: "He's still on the circuit and still kicking ass!" Listed as one of the best in SA since '97, with tons of comedy gig knowledge to share, he even said it was the most he's…

13 Oct 2017 56 min

Comedy Equals Tragedy Over Time

How long is "too soon"? With all the massive floods, mass shootings and craziness in the world, Dave Levinsohn discusses what is off limits with comedians. To help him... He chat to one of the funniest and grumpiest men in SA Comedy... Martin Evans.

6 Oct 2017 53 min

10 Years for Overnight Success

Comedians may not be aware of how to get prime time television gigs. The Dan Nicholl Show on SuperSport has a comedian warming up the audience, as well as having top acts as guests. When Dan tells you they first filmed a pilot in 2004 for a lifestyle sports show,…

29 Sep 2017 53 min

Flying High

Penthouse suites, New York city, Canadian comedy clubs and hotel rooms, private jets to the Hamptons. Sounds like a dream, but Robby Collins got to do all that and more. It's also Heritage Day so we chat about what that means to comedians. Plus we catch up with one of…

22 Sep 2017 50 min

Oh What A Night!

Prins and Alfred Adriaan join the JUSTNOW team to talk about a night where they let their hair down and celebrate the year. Or where they throw shade and bond with some fans. The Comic's Choice Awards has grown into a massive industry night of fun and shenanigans. The guys…

15 Sep 2017 54 min

Rolling in the Deep Fried

There are only a handful of musical comedy acts in SA. One of the most successful and popular is Daniel Friedman (Deepfriedman). The JUSTNOW team chats about the stories behind some of his songs. And they find out what it's like to take some really serious and sensitive topics and…

8 Sep 2017 54 min

JUST Beat Box It!

Panch Gasela is brand new out the box, fresh and cuddly. Have you ever wondered what thoughts go through an 18-year-old comedian's mind? We also chat to Morgan who has an incredible talent as the Human Beatbox. He also has the dubious honour of having gone to school with Eric…

1 Sep 2017 55 min

Now That's What I Call a Podcast Vol. 26

Spending an hour with Nik Rabinowitz is a pleasure. You can take your foot off the brake and coast into every topic under the sun. From being ultra new-age Jewish Olympians, to being heckled at old age homes, John Cena, NikNaks, Google... and Brandon is back!

25 Aug 2017 57 min