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The Almost Perfect Podcast

A South African podcast that believes you can learn from experience, but that experience doesn’t have to be your own. Conversations with creative South Africans hosted by comedian and music journalist Bob Perfect.Winner of the 2019 Durban Creative Award for Best Podcast. https://almostperfect.co.za/category/podcasts/almost-perfect-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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01:02:54

Episode 122 - Nina Erasmus

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/04/01

Nina Erasmus is a dancer, actor, and visual artist. Multifaceted to say the least, creativity is the driving force behind Nina's life. Nina's lifelong passion for dance saw her studying dance and drama at CODA, which opened up the world of acting to her. We get into how she balances her various artistic endeavours with making a living. Nina shares how she found her passion for teaching through Pilates. We also get into the importance of dreaming big and staying focused on your goals whilst learning

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01:08:21

Episode 121 - Desire Marea

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/03/18

Desire Marea is someone who I consider to be a once-in-a-generation artist. While he's probably best known as a musician, Desire's creativity knows no bounds. That being said, while Desire oozes a calm confidence, they open up about struggling with imposter syndrome. We hear how a friendship with Fela Gucci, formed out of a love of fashion and music, led to FAKA, a musical project that had an impact on more lives than just their own. It led to them travelling the world together and even meeting

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00:28:19

Bonus: Lights out, guerrilla radio

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/03/11

This week's solo episode is brought to you by Eskom. They're not sponsors, they just made having a guest this week impossible. Anyway, here's 30 minutes of me talking about: Leaving SA Partying in the CBD KWANDE Fest The legacy of Durban Is Yours Living in Joe's Apartment TV shows I've been digging AEW Revolution Enjoy. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter:

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01:10:36

Episode 120 - Shanray van Wyk

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/03/04

Shanray van Wyk is a comedian, actor, and writer. While he says he's lazy, his output says otherwise. We hear what it was like to manage the Melville Comedy Club, how lockdown brought everything to a halt, and what the journey of getting back on stage has been like for him. Shanray kept busy during lockdown, and thanks to his nightly Instagram Live shows, he is currently the face of Outsurance. Run George, a short film he wrote with Bongani Dube, was also finished during the pandemic and has been

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01:42:19

Episode 119 - Khanya Mtshali

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/02/25

Khanya Mtshali is a writer and a critic. Khanya has bylines in pretty much every noteworthy publication in South Africa, and quite a few overseas too. Not only that, she's now a published author as she spent her time in lockdown writing a book on South African advertising called "It's Not Inside, It's On Top". The book takes a critical look at how advertising has been shaped by the politics of the time and gives some fresh perspectives to phrases and images that are burned into our collective

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01:40:48

Episode 118 - Olivia Mortimer

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/02/18

Olivia Mortimer is a photographer and filmmaker.Her work has been featured in Times Square and magazines around the world although, surprisingly, she failed photography in varsity. Olivia's faced a number of hurdles trying to enter into the film and photography industries but, through letting go, life-changing opportunities serendipitously found her. We get into mindfulness, therapy, and coming of age as a teenager in Pretoria and Joburg's creative scenes. Keep up with Olivia on Instagram:

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01:23:22

Episode 117 - Richard Rumney

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/02/11

Richard Rumney is a producer, DJ, and cultural curator. You might know him as Maramza or Richard The Third, although he was probably most influential with his work for Red Bull Music SA. Richard has been involved in various aspects of the underground SA music scene since the 90's so this episode is a great history lesson the early days of hip-hop and kwaito. We also chat about how distribution has changed over the years. From having to hustle to get on compilations to songs being shared via

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01:24:14

Episode 116 - Aluta Null

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/02/03

Aluta Null is a digital artist and game designer. She works in a variety of mediums including AR and VR and her work is both personal and political. She tackles issues surrounding mental health and black womanhood through a glitchy lens, and aims to use technology to create more accessible experiences of her artistic visions. She's someone who is always thinking, always imagining, and always creating. We get into everything from funding applications to the masks we wear online. Oh, and obviously we

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00:26:40

Bonus: Twenty Twenty Too

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/01/28

It's been a slow start to the year for the podcast but it's not like I haven't been busy. It's just whether or not I've been busy with worthwhile pursuits that's up for debate. Anyway, this is just a catch up episode so I just let you know some of what I've been up to lately, who the next couple guests are, and where you should go if you want a good curry in Durban. Enjoy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

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01:03:40

Episode 115 - Mitch Harper Returns

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/01/14

Mitch Harper is a freelance curator, cultural programmer, and film producer. Mitch returns to the podcast to fill us in on what he's been up to over the last three years. We hear about the challenges of taking the Durban Film Mart online due to the pandemic, how Mitch got into producing, and what he learned from working in a tattoo shop. Enjoy. Watch the trailer for 'Deliver Me': https://vimeo.com/558692412 Follow Mitch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mharperarts/ Follow Almost Perfect

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00:49:12

Episode 114 - Audiomarc

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Audiomarc is a DJ and producer who has been with Ivyson since day 1. The "Trap Addict" producer shares how he and Nasty C became friends and how much they've grown since. We hear how his parents instilled a deep love of music in him and how it took a bit of time for him to find his confidence. Now that he's found it, there's no stopping him. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Or buy some merch: https://almostperfect.co.za/shop/

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01:04:29

Episode 113 - Catching up with Colleen Balchin and...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/11/26

I recently found myself in Joburg again so decided to once again record a couple of my catch up sessions with ex-guests of the podcast. This week you're in for a treat as Mojak Lehoko and Colleen Balchin fill us in on how life has been since we last spoke. Mojak Lehoko is a comedian who has used the pandemic to expand his skillset. He talks about his desire to work more behind the scenes than on stage every night. Colleen Balchin is an events organiser and DJ who has had a massive impact on Jozi

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01:17:35

Episode 112 - Jumping Back Slash Returns

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/11/19

Jumping Back Slash is a musician, producer, and mix engineer. You probably know and love Jaybles already as he's been rather influential behind the scenes of South Africa's underground electronic music scene. JBS has mixed many of your left-of-center favs and given plenty of helpful advice to younger producers. We don't talk about any of that though. If you want to get to know JBS's life story, go listen to the first podcast that we did. If you want to listen to a man discuss his slow descent into

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00:27:03

Bonus - Ding Dong de Klerk is Dead

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/11/12

Did you hear the good news? Nah, I'm not talking about the Gospel. I'm talking about the yeeting off this mortal coil of that poes, F.W. de Klerk. So, ya, the podcast starts with that. Then I talk about my article about loving wrestling. There's some discussion of Marc Maron's latest podcast about "cancel culture". I talk about bringing books on planes and the genius of Kurt Vonnegut. All served on a platter of cynicism and bemusement. Enjoy. Read about why I love wrestling (again) here:

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01:19:25

Episode 111 - Jabu Newman

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/11/05

Jabu Newman is an artist and filmmaker who uses her work to explore and promote intersectional feminism. The multi-award-winning director and photographer has had an incredibly impressive career in the relatively short time she's been on the scene. It all kicked off by creating a web series with friends that focused on a fictional group of activists during the Fees Must Fall protests called Foxy Five. Since then, she's gone on to assist on the critically-acclaimed This Is Not a Burial, It's a

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00:16:08

Bonus - Wanna Hear a Joke?

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/10/29

The episode where I talk about getting back on stage, making a merch store for the website, and investing in a PA system. Thrilling stuff. Enjoy.

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00:19:27

Bonus - The J.O.B. Squad

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/10/22

The title of this show is partially inspired by the lovable losers in the WWE in the late 90s, and partially because I had a job interview today. Wanna know how it went? Find out on the podcast. I also discuss the anticipation of getting back on stage for the first time in nearly two years. Oh, and I try to shill some t-shirts. Enjoy. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

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01:26:13

Episode 110 - ByLwansta Returns Again

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/10/15

ByLwansta is a musician, designer, and label owner. You already knew that though as this is the third time the independent rapper is joining us on the podcast. Things have changed a ton since we last spoke. Moving to Joburg has had its effects both professionally and personally, and has lead to a ton of growth. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into relationships, sensuality, and sexual frustration as creative inspiration. ByLwansta's latest single, ASMR, is on the saucier side and we

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00:22:38

Bonus: Don't Call it a Comeback

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/10/08

I'm currently making plans to get back on stage which means this week has been dedicated to joke writing and gig organising. I share some of my anxieties around it as well as my ambitions. I also chat a bit about Dave Chappelle's new special.

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01:24:49

Episode 109 - Catching up with Eric Jansen, Rofhiwa...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2021/10/01

This week you're in for a treat. It's a 3-for-1 special as I made the most of my recent Jozi trip and convinced a few ex-guests to let me record our "Ah, we should totally catch up," conversations. I met up with Eric Jansen, Rofhiwa Maneta, and Leah Jazz, and had 3 vastly different conversations. Eric Jansen was originally on episode 51 which, at this point, feels like a lifetime ago. Things were looking up for Eric the last time we chatted, but, like most comedians, he found his career coming to a

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