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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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00:23:45

Cigarettes are cool

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Twitter discourse over Jenna Ortega smoking cigarettes (gasp). Not Quite Right Comedy. "Are we exclusive?" It's another solo episode where Bob waxes nonsensical. Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k

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01:06:58

Episode 143 - Cobus van Rensburg

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Cobus van Rensburg is a comedian, filmmaker, and actor. Growing up in an Afrikaans family of physicists, Cobus was always going to grow up to be a unique snowflake. Something he's learned to embrace. His comedy career started in high school, being asked to tell jokes to the other kids, which is where he developed both a clean and a dirty set before ever setting foot in a club. We get into the minutia of joke writing and wax philosophical about the role of the comedian. We also hear what it was

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01:08:55

EP 142 - Sophie Joans

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/04/28

Sophie Joans is an actor, playwriter, comedian, and clown. Her debut solo play 'Île' (Baxter Theatre, 2-6 May) has earned awards and much critical acclaim. As an independent producer of her own work though, putting on an award-winning play still comes with its difficulties. We get into the struggles and triumphs Sophie has experienced taking 'Île' across the country. We also hear how her burlesque clown act came about (seriously), and why you shouldn't eat curry before going on

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00:30:20

"You face forward or you face shock and damage"

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Incoherent ramblings on: Metaphors. My upcoming show 'It's Not The End of the World'. Mistakes made in my career. The importance of blocking your ex. Buy tickets to the preview of 'It's Not The End of the World', 29 April, Station Collective: https://almostperfect.co.za/shows/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-preview/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect

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00:39:07

My Vakansie

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Part comedy tour, part Eat, Pray, Love, this last week in Cape Town was a rather special experience. It started with Craig Robinson saying I look like "an alcoholic Ryan Gosling," and ended with me doing karaoke at midnight on my own. This is basically just a long af mondeling tbh. Enjoy. Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the

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01:09:41

EP 141 - Zama Dlamini

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Zama Dlamini is an artist, designer, and DJ. Her colourful creations adorn clothing across the country and her eclectic track selections get booties popping and dropping. We chat about her love of cartoons, the new Jackie Extreme album, and writing poetry from the perspective of a snake. Well, that and how she maintains her childlike wonder and joy. Enjoy. Keep up with Zama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babypinkicecubes/ Behance: https://www.behance.net/zama_ Soundcloud:

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01:24:19

EP 140 - Justin McGee

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Justin McGee aka Sweatface is a photographer. If you were a joller in the 2000s and early 2010s, Justin probably smashed his flash in your face at some point. The man was ubiquitous in party scenes throughout the country. We hear about the come up and come down of earning your reputation as a party photographer who likes the party a bit too much. Justin shares some of the sketchy situations always saying "yes" got him into. We also hear how life has mellowed out since and how Justin has found

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00:25:41

It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Birthdays are weird.

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01:23:20

EP 139 - Mo Vawda

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Mo Vawda is a comedian and statistician. When he's not making people laugh on stage or online he's lecturing the youth about stats. We get into the intricacies of being a Muslim comedian in a scene of degenerates, we hear how his father's passing lead to him starting comedy, and we share tales of terrible gigs. Enjoy. Keep up with Mo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo.vawda/ Check out Shop Boys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vBUeDfmRNc&t=219s Bob's Instagram:

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01:12:46

EP 138 - Khensani Mohlatlole

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/02/10

Khensani Mohlatlole is a fashion writer and youtuber, and sewist. Khensani is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fashion, with particular interests in sustainability and fashion history. In the episode, we get into some of the difficulties of covering fashion history in South Africa and why she chooses to document local fashion the way she does. We also chat about the politics of what we wear, get some tips on what to look for in quality clothing, and uncover the simple motivation behind

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01:13:58

EP 137 - Cayleigh Bright

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/02/03

Cayleigh Bright is a writer, editor, and co-founder of the writing agency Letterhead. Hear how a youth as a library monitor and drama kid lead to a fruitful career slinging words for the likes of Mail & Guardian, GQ, Glamour, and a number of high-profile glossy and online magazines, as well as being the person responsible for all those damn Superbalist newsletters. We learn about the origins of Letterhead and how it's grown into a massive collective of writers servicing a broad range of clients

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01:11:28

EP 136 - Tibs Dumi

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/01/27

Tibs Dumi is a comedian, actor, writer, and director. After a youth spent people pleasing, Tibs has finally learned to just do things for himself. It's lead to him having a fantastic year on stage and having the confidence to pursue his own creative projects. We get into the lasting impact of private school education, the limitations of the Durban comedy scene, and, uh, sharing with friends. Keep up with Tibs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tibsdumi_official/ Twitter:

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00:26:14

"Charlie, you bitch! Let's work it out."

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2023/01/20

Uh, yeah, I've been on hiatus because I've been taking time to work on myself. Because I have a lot more time to myself. Now that I'm single. This episode is mostly just reflecting on the last two months and looking forward to the next year. Enjoy.

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00:22:05

Elon Musk: World's Richest Doos

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/11/11

Funniest week in the history of Twitter, hands down. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter: https://bit.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2531d05c0dd107158fa4a540a&id=bd1021fc47

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01:13:21

EP 135 - Neil Green Returns

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/11/04

Neil Green is a comedian. Durbanites will fondly remember him from his time on East Coast Radio and comedy stages across the city, but Neil is a long way from Durban. Dublin, Ireland is where he lays his head now. Naturally, things are very different. We get into what inspired the move and just how hard it was to give up a flourishing career in South Africa to start from the bottom of the comedy ladder once again. We dig into the differences between comedy in Ireland and South Africa. Neil also

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00:21:18

“It's easy to win. Anybody can win.”

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Oh, snap, we won a bunch of awards for the Durban 48 Hour Film Festival (Check out last week's episode with Yola Plaatjie to find out more about the film). I've also been having a great time doing comedy lately. It looks like everything is coming up Milhouse, for now. 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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EP 134 - Yola Plaatjie

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/10/21

Yola Plaatjie is a actor and radio presenter who recently tried her hand at directing for the first time for the 48 Hour Film Festival. A film which Bob wrote and they both starred in called 'The Sound of Murder'. We get into the dynamics of working under pressure with people for the first time and how having your partner on set can be really helpful for keeping tensions down. We hear about Yola's childhood in the Eastern Cape and what she learned from her mom and her gran growing up, and we find

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00:16:56

Would You Like To Make A Movie? *to the tune of Would...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/10/14

We made a short film in a weekend. Blink-182 are back together with their original line-up. The electricity situation is Durban is pretty fucked. Enjoy. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter: https://bit.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2531d05c0dd107158fa4a540a&id=bd1021fc47

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00:14:18

48 Hour Party People

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/10/07

Brb, making a movie for the 48 Hour Film Challenge. Follow Almost Perfect Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Sign up to the newsletter: https://bit.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2531d05c0dd107158fa4a540a&id=bd1021fc47

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01:11:06

EP 133 - Dillan Oliphant Returns

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/09/30

Dillan Oliphant is a comedian and probably South Africa's most well-known Man Utd fan. While Dillan has been one of SA's most popular comedians for a while now, he feels like he's finally reached the skill level to make jokes about the things he really wants to talk about. His latest show, "Chooses Violence", digs into why South Africa is such a violent country and explores the effects it's had on us. Sounds heavy, but Dillan knows how to make you laugh whilst he's making a point. We chat about how

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