The Award Winning Podcast Podcast

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 11 – Casper De Vries

Warren Robertson — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:32:13 +0000

In the 80s and 90s you couldn't move without seeing the name Casper De Vries. He was a mainstream comedy legend, while also somehow maintaining his anarchic sensibilities, and off-the-wall persona. It's safe to say Casper helped found the alternative comedy scene in SA, and, even today this Lifetime Achiever recipient at the Comic's Choice Awards continues to inspire. As a podcast host himself on Cliffcentral, Casper is a breath of fresh air as he goes into depth about his career, that movie with Leon Schuster and a whole lot more. Unmissable.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 10 – Schalk Bezuidenhout

Warren Robertson — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 06:49:54 +0000

Schalk Bezuidenhout is a well known name to Kyknet viewers, festival goers, and Huisgenoot readers and is one of the most popular Afrikaans comedians today. Here he chats about his life in the spotlight, and that time he had to get circumcised.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 9 – Hannes Brummer

Warren Robertson — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:25:57 +0000

Hannes Brummer is an actor, writer and comedian who I encourage to tell all the disgusting tales of drunkeness from his youth. He talks about Steve Hofmeyr, his movies, and that one time with actor Sam Neil.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 8 – Nicholas Goliath

Warren Robertson — Fri, 18 May 2018 06:00:16 +0000

Nicholas Goliath's comedy bio says he is a loving father and husband. It doesn't mention he also has a criminal record. This is a story you need to hear to believe. After this episode You Magazine will become SA's second top source for SA celeb gossip. Nick also answers all the first date questions, and in the end keeps nothing back.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 7 – Angel Campey

Warren Robertson — Fri, 11 May 2018 05:46:06 +0000

Angel Campey is a comedian, writer, and, it turns out, a convicted criminal. In this weeks episode she makes us laugh, while telling us how the criminal justice system finally tracked down and convicted one of the country's most wanted. She also chats about her career, Cape Town and everything else.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 6 – Dillan Oliphant

Warren Robertson — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:30:24 +0000

Dillan Oliphant is perhaps most well known for the fact that he won SA's first comedy Roast battle. Dry, and quiet it came as a big surprise for everyone who only kind of knew him. Here he roasts me mercilessly while talking about his career, and everything leading up to it. It's unpleasant.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 Episode 5 – Ebenhaezer Dibakwane

Warren Robertson — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:39:18 +0000

Rapidly becoming one of the biggest stars in the SA comedy firmament Ebenhaezer Dibakwane brings his infectious enthusiasm to the stage to talk about his time as a youth pastor, homelessness, being arrested, and which SA politician he would most like to sleep with.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 Episode 4 – Dave Levinsohn

Warren Robertson — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:28:04 +0000

In this episode hilarious improv comic Dave Levinsohn talks about what it was like growing up during Apartheid, school, going to the army, and how that has impacted on him as a person, a parent and a comedian. It's the longest podcast to date cause he just won't stop being funny.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 Episode 3 – Loyiso Gola

Warren Robertson — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:53:52 +0000

In this laid back episode SA's premier political comedian Loyiso Gola talks about his international travels, the night he took a very surprising woman home, and what being on Tinder is like in New York.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 Episode 2 – Robby Collins

Warren Robertson — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:00:28 +0000

Probably best known for his roles on soapie Rhythm City, and the fact that he has been Trevor Noah's opening act for years Robby Collins is one of Durban's finest comedy exports. Here he talks about being what touring with Trevor is like, an embarrassing incident at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal and going to a strip club with Trevor Gumbi.

The Award Winning Podcast – Season 2 Episode 1 – Loyiso Madinga

Warren Robertson — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:30:43 +0000

Launched to recent fame with his African correspondent role on The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Loyiso Madinga is probably SA's fastest rising comedy star. Now he chats about partying at Dave Chapelle's, getting punched by a bouncer, and that night he almost took his clothes off for some fans.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 13 – Deep Fried Man

Warren Robertson — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:13:59 +0000

Musical comedian Deep Fried Man is totally out of his element as he puts down the guitar and chats candidly about geek stuff, his career and the woman whose laugh almost ruined a gig. It’s funny stuff and the final episode for season 1 of The Award Winning Podcast.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 12 – Mojak Lehoko

Warren Robertson — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:43:39 +0000

Comedian, and trendy human being Mojak Lehoko takes to the stage at the Icon Comics and Games Convention, in front of about 15 people, with Warren to talk about Edinburgh, LNN and Superman’s balls. WARNING: There is some crackling for about 10 seconds on Mojak’s mic at one point. It doesn’t last.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 11 – Trevor Gumbi

Warren Robertson — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:23:28 +0000

Comedian, Reality TV star, and host of Friends Like These Trevor Gumbi is famous for his dark sense of humour, and hearing his personal stories one can see why. In this episode he talks about fame, Twitter, and the time he tried to have a threesome with SA comedy superstar Skhumba Hlophe.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 10 – John Vlismas

Warren Robertson — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:58:55 +0000

SA alternative comedy legend John Vlismas chats candidly about the rumours of that occasion he OD’ed on a flight, and the times he probably should have died – I am looking at you Mark Banks. Warren still insists on asking his first date questions.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 9 – Vittorio Leonardi

Warren Robertson — Mon, 29 May 2017 07:00:53 +0000

Geek comedian, podcaster and regular Parkers Comedy host Vittorio Leonardi talks about his time shooting District 9, being SA’s best known nerd and his least favorite gigs. Warren wants to discuss his wardrobe.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 8 – Tumi Morake

Warren Robertson — Mon, 22 May 2017 09:39:21 +0000

2016’s Comic’s Choice Award Winner for Comedian of the Year Tumi Morake explains why everyone thinks she is so lovely, talks about her family and goes backstage with the secret funny behind the scenes stories of her biggest TV shows. Warren is just grateful she found the time.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 7 – Eugene Khoza

Warren Robertson — Mon, 15 May 2017 08:00:45 +0000

Comic hermit Eugene Khoza comes down from his lightening shrouded castle on the hill to talk to Warren Robertson about that time he cancelled a gig half way through, his preference for working alone, and why men must take better care of their foreskins.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 6 – Simmi Areff

Warren Robertson — Mon, 08 May 2017 07:00:31 +0000

Podcaster and comedian Simmi Areff chats to Warren about being hated, annoying conservatives, and the problems with SA comedy, while also making us laugh. Warren Robertson despairs at the state of his life and hopes he doesn’t get sued. Listen to his podcast, “Lesser Known Somebodies” here: https://itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/lesser-known-somebodies/id1086611043?mt=2

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 5 – Chris Forrest

Warren Robertson — Mon, 01 May 2017 07:00:04 +0000

Hilarious comedian Chris Forrest chats to Warren about the night he commentated a backstage brawl at a gig, the time he died on stage in London, and that incident with the prostitute in his room in Cape Town. Between that he is very funny about a lot of other stuff, while Warren drinks beer, and …

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The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 4 – Gilli Apter

Warren Robertson — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:19:51 +0000

Comedy writer, director and stand up Gilli Apter tells us all about her golden horn, the world’s worst super power and the time she got a comedian to perform naked at the underground. Warren Robertson lets this happen.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 3 – Jason Goliath

Warren Robertson — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:28:07 +0000

Comedian Jason Goliath is on top form as he motivates while also talking about his life working as an announcer at Makro, his worst gigs, and Jan Van Riebeek's biggest crime.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 2 – Kagiso Lediga

Warren Robertson — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:55:59 +0000

Director, producer, comedian and writer Kagiso Lediga opens up about what goes on behind the glamorous scenes of the Cannes Film Festival, his love of slapping asses and that embrassing time he met Jay Kay from Jamiroqui.

The Award Winning Podcast – Episode 1 – Alfred Adriaan

Warren Robertson — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:53:38 +0000

Growing up in the small town of Hankey in the Eastern Cape meant comedian Alfred Adriaan's parents had certain expectations of him - all of which he disappointed. He talks about life since that moment, and how he has finally managed to make a fan of his dad, as well as whether he has done a murder.