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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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1:23:50

How to Run an Award-Winning Gig with Chuma Bentele

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Chuma Bentele is a Cape Town-based animator and comedian who is part of the Comics Choice Award-winning That's Not Funny team, and has worked on the Disney animated Afrofuturist anthology series, Kizazi Moto. With a love of the absurd, and a fearless approach to dissecting race dynamics in South Africa, Chuma has steadily built a name for himself as one of the most exciting new voices in South African comedy.In this episode, we talk about how Chuma’s creative process flows between organising and

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1:40:23

Sophie Joans on AI-Proof Theatre and Unfiltered Comedy

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Sophie Joans is a theatre-maker, comedian, and the kind of performer who doesn’t just toe the line — she cartwheels over it. From playing the devil in a satirical German production where Elon Musk stands in for Faust, to getting her tits out for laughs at the Armchair, Sophie’s work blurs the boundaries between clowning, comedy, and full-blown chaos.In this episode, we talk about Sophie’s recent international tour, creepy encounters in Germany, and why she believes live theatre will always be

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24:01

Bonus: For whom the bell tolls

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Reflections on death and dying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:15

#176 - Melt Sieberhagen (Actor / Comedian / Writer -...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/07/04

Melt Sieberhagen has been part of South Africa’s entertainment industry for over two decades - acting in beloved Afrikaans TV shows, performing stand-up, and dabbling in everything from insert directing to voice work. But beyond the credits, Melt is a sharp social observer and cultural critic who’s unafraid to talk about the complexities of identity, privilege, and navigating a creative career in a country as layered as South Africa.In this episode, we reflect on Melt’s comedy roots, the absurdities

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1:38:44

Re-Release - Muzi from 2019

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/06/27

I'm still in the trenches so we're running back this interview with Muzi from 2019."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

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1:16:26

Re-release - Loyiso Madinga from 2019

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Fortunately for me, but unfortunately for those of you wanting new interviews, I've been hella busy lately. So, we're digging in the archives once again to bring you one of my favourite interviews, now with slightly better sound quality and a less annoying introduction."Loyiso Madinga is a comedian, actor, writer, and MC. Loyiso is one of four South Africans to have a half-hour special with Netflix as part of theirComedians of the Worldseries. He’s the African correspondent for Trevor Noah’s Daily

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1:09:00

Re-Release - Loyiso Gola from 2021

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Things have been a little slow at Almost Perfect headquarters so I decided to re-release an old episode from the archives with updated audio. The original Loyiso Gola episode didn't have the best sound quality, but thankfully technology has gotten quite a bit better since then and I've been able to spruce up the audio a bit. I'll be back with new episodes soon enough, but for now, I hope you enjoy this blast from the past."Loyiso Gola is a comedian. The twice Emmy-nominated host of Late Night News

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1:40:34

#175 - Yaaseen Barnes (Comedian / Director of the...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Yaaseen Barnes returns for the second half of our rather extensive chat. This time we get into the history of the Cape Town comedy scene and the important role the Armchair Theatre has played in South African comedy, we hear how Yaaseen handles the responsibility of being a prominent Muslim figure in typically haram spaces, and we discuss Zionism in South African comedy. Enjoy.Keep up with Yaaseen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ya_a_seen_him/Support the podcast on Patreon:

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30:20

Bonus: It's Not the End of the World

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Hey team, this week was a bit hectic what with me doing my solo show 'It's Not the End of the World', so I didn't have time to finish editing the second half of the Yaaseen Barnes interview.But, since I promised an episode this week, I figured I'd share my experience of doing the show on Wednesday and put it in the main feed instead of releasing it as a Patreon exclusive.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:55

#174 - Yaaseen Barnes (Comedian / Director of Jive...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Comedian Yaaseen Barnes has had a career most comedians would be jealous of, yet he didn't pull the ladder up behind him and instead has helped the Cape Town scene climb to new heights. As the Director of the Jive Comedy Championship, Yaaseen is able to focus his passion for building up the comedians around him. Comedy has given Yaaseen an incredible life, with just a matric, so he feels compelled to share the love and the stages.In this episode, we hear about Yaaseen's approach to directing theJive

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1:17:20

#173 - Colin Moss (Actor - Black Mirror / Jessica...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Colin Moss knows all too well that fame is a prison. Thankfully, it's a prison he managed to escape when moving to New York to pursue his acting career. Colin took a massive risk by giving up a rather successful career on TV in South Africa to start at the bottom in one of the most cutthroat cities to be an actor. Judging by his extensive IMDB page, which features credits on Black Mirror, Jessica Jones, and The Deuce, it's a risk that's paid off, although it took a few lucky breaks and many failures

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1:52:33

#172 - Andie Reeves (Writer / Comedian / Podcaster /...

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2025/04/11

The multi-talented Andie Reeves has lived the kind of life where she just casually drops details that some people would write whole books about as if they're just backstory. Like the time she sailed halfway across the world on a catamaran as a private tutor, which she casually mentions while discussing the award-wining Two Freaks Notice podcast. The writer, podcaster, comedian, and crafter has kept herself busy and found a few ways to contribute meaningfully to the world. Like the six years she

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10:38

Patreon Preview - Rabobi: Homecoming

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Hey Almost Perfectionists,As some of you know, I occasionally drop bonus episodes of the podcast over on Patreon.If you'd dig to hear them, you can sign up for free.Here's a taste of what you're missing.Listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:13

#171 - Khanyisa JamJam (Comedian - Sorry for the Weight)

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Khanyisa JamJam aka JamJam The Comedian is the biggest cheerleader of all things South African, but especially sports. Who knew you could go from leading war cries at school to kicking it with the biggest names in South African sports, and selling out comedy shows in SA and abroad? JamJam's success is no fluke though as he's worked hard at being consistent both online and on stage. While everything seems to be clicking into place for JamJam, it hasn't always been an easy ride.In this episode, we

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1:42:26

In Memory of Ebenhaezer Dibakwane

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/03/10

The South African comedy community is in mourning as we all found out about the passing of Ebenhaezer Dibakwane this weekend. Ebenhaezer was beloved by everyone in SA comedy and touched the lives of countless people with his infectious energy. Eb was a truly original thinker who never shied away from his truth.I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Eb at his flat in Joburg in early 2020 before COVID hit. To this day, it's one of the most honest interviews I've ever done and has stuck with me

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1:27:20

#170 - Céline Tshika (Actor/Singer/Comedian -...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Not many people in comedy have an engineering degree to fall back on (they're usually doctors), but Céline Tshika is, uh, built different. You probably know Céline from her viral musical sketches that have skyrocketed her to online fame, but those videos are the culmination of years of experimenting and growing as a multi-faceted artist. After making her parents happy by earning an engineering degree, Célineventured to the Cape Town of USA, Los Angeles, and studied acting, where she created, wrote

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1:30:00

#169 - Phil de Lange (Comedian/Podcaster/Radio...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Despite being called a "gimmick act" by older comedians early in his comedy journey, Phil de Lange has had a career many of them would be jealous of. He has a Comics Choice Award under his belt, performed as part of Trevor Noah's Nation Wild tour, and regularly headlines shows all across the country. All that while producing the breakfast show on Smile FM, and putting together his podcast, Petty Crime South Africa, which won the SA Podcasting Award for best comedy podcast. As an alt music scenester

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1:09:54

#168 - Di Frost (Comedian/Writer/Strategist - Comedy...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Comedian Di Frost is one half of the team behind Comedy on Kloof, a queer and women friendly weekly comedy gig in Cape Town that recently celebrated it's second birthday. She's also a creative strategist and content creator who helps other creative types with their online presence through Frost Creative. Oh, and she's double jointed, which, oddly enough, helped her when she was having a stroke. She'll explain how on the podcast. In this podcast we get into the highs and lows of running a queer and

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1:21:21

#167 - Jaryd Pillay (Comedian/Actor - Jive Funny...

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2025/02/14

You know what they say, it takes 10 years to become an overnight success. Comedian and actor Jaryd Pillay is living proof of the adage. With a decade of performing stand-up comedy under his belt, Jaryd finally had a breakthrough year in 2024 where everything he'd been working on started to click into place. He won the Jive Funny Championship after years of not making it past the first round, which saw him performing to hundreds of people at the Baxter every night for nearly a month at the Jive

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19:12

Bonus: So Long And Thanks For All The Bunny Chows

The Almost Perfect Podcast ·

2024/12/31

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Anyway, I'm moving to Cape Town.See you soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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