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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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00:19:14

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Bob discusses going to a professional to minimise the visual effects of his receding hairline, reflects some more on the Point Waterfront Arts Festival, and, surprise surprise, talks about social media and wrestling. Big surprise. 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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01:13:02

EP 132 - Live with Waylene Beukes and Rob Forbes ft....

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/09/16

It's the first ever live episode of The Almost Perfect Podcast and what a great episode it is. Hands down the funniest episode of the podcast to date. Content creating comedian Waylene Beukes and seasoned radio DJ Rob Forbes provided many laughs trying to tell me their life stories whilst nursing hang overs. Being the only person not on the jol the night before, Mojak Lehoko helped get the ball rolling by joining us for the first 5 minutes. Ja, next time I need to get a mic for the audience, and I

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00:13:39

Bonus: Festive Times

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/09/09

Brb, just working on the Point Waterfront Arts Festival. Catch you there. 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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00:19:37

Bonus: Confidence Man

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/08/26

In this bonus episode, Bob either avoided getting scammed or completely ruined a man's day. You be the judge. Bob also weighs in on John Steenhuisen tryna be the South African Trump. There's some other things said too but that's the gist of it. 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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01:12:13

EP 131 - Takunda Bimha

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/08/19

Takunda Bimha is the festival director of the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival and the founder of Podium, a comedy agency that helped boost the careers of some of South Africa's best comedians. We hear how Kagiso Lediga took a chance on him as a producer on the Pure Monate Show and how that opened his eyes to the potential of South African comedy. He saw the role he could play behind the scenes to help it reach that potential which is what lead to him starting the agency. Now his clients

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00:56:09

EP 130 - Haji Mohamed Dawjee

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/08/12

Haji Mohamed Dawjee is an author, editor, and columnist. You've probably read her weekly column on EWN or know her from her work with Mail & Guardian. Perhaps, you've even seen her tweeting passionately about tennis, but this podcast is mostly about her latest book, "Here's The Thing". We learn how the book shifted and evolved from what Haji originally set out to write and how long COVID affected her work. We also hear how her grandfather instilled a deep love of writing in her, how she'd use an

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00:44:16

EP 129 - King Shaft

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/08/05

King Shaft is a director, producer, and writer. He co-directed "1960" which opened this year's Durban International Film Festival and won the award for Best South African Feature Film at the fest. We chatted the morning after the opening where the elated director shared his joy over the achievement, especially since project faced a number of issues and was mostly fuelled over the finish line by passion. Shaft shares how budget limitations actually allowed them to focus more on the human stories they

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00:56:33

EP 128 - Bonie Sithebe

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/07/29

Bonie Sithebe is a director, producer, and co-founder of Durban Motion Pictures. We met up to discuss her feature film "Valley of a Thousand Hills" which is part of this year's Durban International Film Festival. It's a film she's incredibly proud of as it's taken nearly 20 years in the industry to get here. Bonie shares how her early experiences in the film industry lead to her losing her car and house, and how her tenacity carried her through the tough times. Since then, she's produced and

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00:05:53

Bonus: Just Shoot Me

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/07/22

Just a quick check in whilst running around at the Durban International Film Festival and Durban Film Mart. 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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00:22:21

Bonus: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Curry

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/07/15

Imposter syndrome! A moan about PR people! A delicious slow cooker butter chicken curry! And a new arts festival in Durban! It's another thrilling solo episode of The Almost Perfect Podcast. 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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01:32:07

EP 127 - Jet Wentworth

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/07/08

Jet Wentworth is a rapper and graphic designer. While Jet's rap career started by getting booed off stage at a talent show in high school, perseverance and guidance from the OGs like T.R.O. and Illuminating Shadows lead to him joining Big Idea and eventually going solo when the band broke up. Jet reflects honestly on a rollercoaster of a career, both the highs and the lows. Jet also shares some of the dark thoughts that recent times have produced and how he now feels that the path before him is

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00:18:06

Bonus: Hope is the Thing with Feathers

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/07/01

"It's hard to be good when the good die young." These words, sung by Martin Barrios in City Bowl Mizers, have been going through my head a lot lately. I guess this episode is kinda about that? CW: Suicide and suicidal ideation. 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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02:29:37

Episode 126 - Ali Heath

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Ali Heath is a bassist and a film lecturer. You might know him from City Bowl Mizers, HOURS, or Hated Related, or maybe you've sat in his class as he explained the genius of David Lynch, but I'll always remember him as the guy who spoke to me about music on The Winston couches 19 years ago. Ali and I have been friends for over half our lives and have many great memories together, although, looking back, a lot of those memories were just us being assholes to everyone else. We get into some of the

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01:21:36

In Memory of Jaedon Daniel

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/06/23

The South African music scene has lost a beautiful soul. Jaedon Daniel has passed on. It's a heartbreaking shock to everyone who knew him. Jaedon was one of the most talented and prolific musicians to come out of Durban in recent history. His impact will be felt for years to come. Jaedon was one of the earliest guests on the podcast so I'm reposting it with an updated intro for those of you who might not have heard it before. "Jaedon Daniel is a phenomenal young musician from Durban who literally

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00:12:57

Bonus: House Sit, Boet.

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/06/17

Just a short recap of the House Sit event and getting back on stage for the first time in a long time. 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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01:11:13

Episode 125 - Nondu Lehutso

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Nondu Lehutso is a podcaster and journalist. The host of The NDL Show has had a lifelong love of broadcast journalism that she traces back to watching 3 Talk With Noeleen with her mom. Since then, she's been on a steadfast path that has lead to her working in finance journalism when she's not podcasting. Whilst doing her Honours last year, Nondu was shot by police during a student protest. She shares the effects it had on her and how it made an already difficult year much worse. We also learn what

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00:23:21

Bonus: The End of an Error

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/06/03

Time is a flat circle as Bob discusses the rebirth of the Durban alt music scene in relation to The Winston Pub looking to change ownership. This will be the last weekend of The Pub in it's most recent iteration. Who knows what form it will take next? Bob also chats about his preparations for the upcoming House Sit gig on 16 June. 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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01:12:01

Episode 124 - MX

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/05/27

MX is a rapper who streams freestyle sessions on Twitch. MX has been a part of the Durban rap scene since he was a teen, but recently he's found himself part of an international community of likeminded people thanks to streaming. As an introverted artist, MX has found freedom through the internet. We get into the importance of living with purpose and learning to define success for yourself instead of confirming to societal ideals. Enjoy. Keep up with MX on Twitch:

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00:21:07

Bonus: Coming out of my cage

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/05/20

And I be doing... oh, fuck this, let me back in my cage! 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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01:08:20

Episode 123 - Whan Zulu

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2022/04/22

Whan Zulu is a film producer, entrepreneur, and the first Black South African to have a pro model skateboard. In 2002, at the age of 18, Whan became a pro skater. At 38, he runs a production company called Pitch Black Post. We reminisce over youths spent on boards and discuss how the skate scene has evolved for the better over the years. Whan shares how his skating career fortuitously lead him to editing and how that lead to him running his own production company. This is his third attempt at

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