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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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01:27:02

Episode 63 - Annie Brookstone

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/05/08

Annie Brookstone is a former magazine boss type and current freelance writer and editor who has recently moved from Cape Town to Berlin. Annie pretty much has the dream career as she’s lucked out into watchingporn, smoking weed, and masturbating, and then also getting to call it 'research'. When she's not writing about sex, cannabis or travel, her interests include getting tied up, learning how to fight the biggest guy in the room, and snacking. She's also kak at wearing clothes. Annie is someone

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01:37:37

Episode 62 - Schalk Bezuidenhout

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/05/01

Schalk Bezuidenhout is an actor and comedian who has been ridiculously prolific in the decade or so he's been in the game. He's got multiple specials out, he's toured the country many times, he's in TV shows and movies, and he even performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year. Schalk has a lot of experience under his belt but still feels like he has a lot to prove to himself and desires that next level of success beyond our shores. Schalk and I get into some pretty deep topics whilst also

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01:42:41

Episode 61 - Push Push

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/04/20

Push Push aka Nicci St Bruce is a musician and one of my favourite human beings on planet earth. Although sometimes I wonder if she even is human and from this planet at all. Nicci is a phenom and someone who has lived a rather eventful life already, so she has a lot to share whilst things aren't all that eventful for most of us. I initially thought we were going to have a fun chat about wrestling and rap music but due to current circumstances, instead, we discuss the current stresses of Corona

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01:42:02

Episode 60 - Jumping Back Slash

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/04/10

Jumping Back Slash is a rather prolific producer and sound engineer who calls Knysna, South Africa home after originally being from a small town in Wales and spending his youth in the London music scene. JBS has had a long career in the entertainment industry but he's currently loving living out his "late-era Kate Bush" life, creating music in his studio far from the reaches of city life and music scenes. This conversation truly goes all over the place as JBS and I work through the last decade (and

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00:29:10

BONUS: Bylwansta - Roots Up TV

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/04/06

To provide the masses with local entertainment during these trying times, we teamed up with Roots Up to bring you this live-streamed interview with Bylwansta ahead of the video drop for his bedroom performance of Nightcrawlerz. It's a short, unedited chat about where we're both at atm and we take a look at what inspired Bylwansta to write a song about getting mugged when his peers are rapping about catching bodies. Follow Bylwansta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByLwansta Check out Roots Up TV:

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00:23:59

BONUS: Man's Never Been in South Africa When it's...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/03/27

Feel it, it is here. South Africa is officially in lockdown and things feel weird as fuck. This isn't an episode of The Almost Perfect Podcast so much as a diary entry about how I'm feeling and what I'm thinking on this historic day where essentially "nothing" is happening. I don't know if it'll be useful to you but maybe you'll find comfort in connecting with someone else sharing this surreal experience. Please stay safe and remain indoors as much as you possibly can. This podcast already only has

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01:04:15

Episode 59 - Judd Campbell

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/03/20

Judd Campbell is a restaurateur who has been feeding Durbanites for the better part of a decade. While many of you will know Judd from his plethora of coffee shops and restaurants, I doubt you know the story of how Judd got started in the world of hospitality. I'll let Judd tell you how he became a waiter on the cast, and from there you can learn how he's translated his passion for food and customer service into multiple successful businesses starting with the legendary Corner Cafe. Judd has

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01:12:31

Episode 58 - Robin Thirdfloor & Rhea Blek

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/03/13

Robin Thirdfloor and Rhea Blek are two of Durban's most original musicians. Back in the day, that would have been a problem but these days Durbanites are supporting unique and original sounds more and more so things are looking good for Durban's musical power couple. We sat down together the morning after a particularly raucous First Thursdays event put together by Roots Up and had a chat about making music work for you in the 031 and beyond. We get into being outsiders and how that can drive you

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01:33:31

Episode 57 - Kate Pinchuck and Ryan Harduth

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/02/27

It's a two for one special on this episode of The Almost Perfect Podcast. Kate Pinchuck is a comedian, actor, writer, and teacher, and Ryan Harduth calls himself a "comedy uncle" but really he's one of the people behind the scenes getting a lot of comedians on TV and stages around the country. I was meant to chat to them separately but things didn't work out that way so instead, the three of us waffled on about comedy and life over some waffles. In this conversation, we dig into the differences

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01:01:56

Episode 56 - Birthday Q&A

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/02/20

"And he looks at her and he says 'We're going to a party It's a birthday party, it's your birthday party Happy birthday, darling We love you very, very, very, very, very, very, very much'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GHyLhbdzN0 It's my birthday this Friday so I thought I'd get a bit reflective by fielding some listener questions for this episode. Find out what Pokemon I'd be if I was a Pokemon, what my favourite South African venues are, which wrestler I'd like to play MTG against, and a whole

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01:14:11

Episode 55 - P-Kuttah

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2020/02/12

P-Kuttah aka Verdine Peterson is a DJ, producer, and events coordinator based in Jozi but who got his start in music in Durban. This turntablist extraordinaire is a former SA DJ Champion and SAHHA winner who has been a part of influential bands like T.H.O.T.S (Tree Houses on the Sea) and has been instrumental in helping build the Jozi hip-hop scene as part of Kool Out Concepts. In this conversation, we learn how Verdine earned his place in the industry and we take a walk down memory lane as we get

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01:32:27

Episode 54 - Cath Jenkin

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/01/30

Cath Jenkin is a freelance writer (and chameleon of sorts) who I used to troll on forums back in the day. I know, shocking. Who would have ever thought I was on forums? Despite our early online interactions, Cath has become someone I respect and admire greatly. While she started out in IT, she's continually adapted as the years have gone on and has been supporting herself and her daughter by churning out regular articles across various niche topics for clients across the world. I find support myself

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01:45:05

Episode 53 - Ebenhaezer Dibakwane

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/01/22

Ebenhaezer Dibakwane is a comedian and actor who has been on the rise for a minute now but it's been a hell of a journey to get to where he is today. Ebenhaezer grew up religious but found his life falling apart when he lost his faith. From suicide attempts to living on the streets, we get into some very real topics in this conversation. It's not all hectic though as Ebenhaezer has turned his tragedies into comedy and provides plenty of laughs and commentary on standup comedy between the

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01:36:19

Episode 52 - Mojak Lehoko

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/01/15

Mojak Lehoko is a comedian, writer, actor, TV presenter, podcaster, and musician. Mojak started out his entertainment career in the rap game before transferring those skills to comedy stages around the country. For my money, Mojak is the best host in SA comedy and I know I'm going to have a good night if he's the MC. Through countless club gigs, multiple one-man shows, and becoming a familiar face on TV stations like MTV, Mojak has made an impressive name for himself but 2019 saw him questioning

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Episode 51 - Eric Jansen

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2020/01/08

Eric Jansen is a lekker ou. That, and an actor and comedian. You've probably seen Eric on your TV screens as part of Trevor Noah's Nationwild on Showmax and as an Afrikaans soapy star on 7de Laan and Binnelanders. Only 5 years into game and Eric is already killing it. He's paying the price for his success though by being beaten up by grannies in the street for his role on 7de Laan. Eric is a laid back, funny guy who is easy to get along with so this conversation flows smoothly and is full of many

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01:33:36

Episode 50 - Muzi

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2019/12/19

Muzi is a musician who was successful long before you (or I) knew who he was. The DJ, producer, singer, and recent father is starting to blow up in South Africa, but he's been making moves around the world for the better part of this decade. Muzi is the musician who I've interviewed the most in my career. His continued growth has been a beautiful thing to witness and is something I draw inspiration from, from time to time. In this episode, we get into going where you're wanted and finding your

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01:11:40

Episode 49 - Loyiso Madinga

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2019/12/11

Loyiso Madinga is a comedian, actor, writer, and MC who I'm pretty certain you're familiar with. Loyiso is one of four South Africans to have a half-hour special with Netflix as part of their Comedians of the World series, he's the African correspondent for Trevor Noah's Daily Show, has featured locally on LNN with Loyiso Gola and Bantu Hour, has two one-man shows under his belt, and stars in the upcoming Netflix original series Queen Sono with Pearl Thusi. He's achieved more than most in the SA

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01:21:54

Episode 48 - Nipho Hurd

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2019/11/27

Nipho Hurd is a musician and entrepreneur. If you're a part of the Durban music scene, you've no doubt seen and heard Nipho, either on stage or in the crowd supporting other artists. Nipho puts herself and other artists she's passionate about on by organising gigs through her company In Your Backyard, and she pays some bills by helping you look fly for cheap with her thrifting company Tinz. We get into the difficulties of the Durban music scene whilst also looking at what's working and how Nipho is

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01:13:57

Episode 47 - ByLwansta Returns

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2019/11/13

ByLwansta has had a rollercoaster of a year which is why the rapper/designer/art director is the first returning guest on The Almost Perfect Podcast. ByLwansta has taken himself out of his comfort zone and it's taken him around the world. We get into the differentiation between ByLwansta and Lwandile, how he's learning to collaborate more, and we learn how he got on Colors and has found himself travelling the world with his art. https://almostperfect.co.za/ep-47-bylwansta-returns/

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Episode 46 - Russel Hlongwane

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2019/10/30

Russel Hlongwane is a cultural producer and creative industry consultant who has been quite busy behind, and occasionally in front of, the curtains of Durban arts and culture. Russel has been involved in a plethora of projects that have had varying degrees of impact, but what surprised me the most was to find out he's only been on the path of his current role for about 5 years. Russel is a deep thinker and one of my favourite people to talk to in general so it was only a matter of time before I got

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