Podcast
African Couch Potato
Episodes — page 8
- 22 - Rising Star: Mfanelo Njoko (Film to Kasi)
Gino first met Mfanelo Njoko in 2013 at Tulip High School where he was one of the participants in Gino's community journalism programme. Fast forward 10 years and Mfanelo is the p…
- 21 - Masterclass with Chad Pop: Editing
In this episode, Gino chats to multi award nominee Chad Pop about editing, from his early days at AFDA to a six year stay at one of South Africa's top advertising agencies to final…
- 20 - Reviews From Every Platform
Gino takes a quick look at South Africa's streaming platforms and gives us a review on one production from each platform. 1. Spinners (Showmax) Ethan is a 17-year-old driver work…
- 19 - Masterclass with Banele P. Mtebele - Filmmaking
Bringing a list of even more films that Gino has not yet seen, Banele P. Mtebele runs several film clubs and a post-production suite called The Village Post Office. Banele talks…
- 18 - A Sit Down with Siphiwe Hlabangane
Gino first met Siphiwe Hlabangane in 2017, so now is a good time for a catch up. Join us as Siphiwe unpacks his career. A seasoned film and series producer, Siphiwe is best known f…
- 17 - What To Watch, EVERYWHERE
Today's episode counts down GIno's top 5 shows for the week on all video streaming platforms. Netflix: Nowhere - A young pregnant woman named Mia escapes from a country at war by…
- 16 - Masterclass with Nolwazi Shange - Casting Director
Nolwazi Shange is an actress who is equally comfortable both in front of the camera as talent, as well as behind it as a casting director. Gino chats to her about the fulfilment of…
- 15 - Industry Insights with Jack Devnarain
Gino gets to chat to one of his childhood heros in the shape of Jack Devnarain. Jack studied Drama while completing his Law degree at the University of KZN, Durban. He joined the P…
- 14 - Top 50 South African Films You Have Never Heard Of
Today's episode lists Gino's top 50 South African films you have probably never heard of. Time to explore the incredible variety of home grown productions that are well worth watch…
- 13 Masterclass with Sanele Zulu: Directing A TV Soapie
In this episode Gino is in conversation with award-winning director Sanele Zulu, talking about work behind the camera and just what it means to be a director. Sanele started his di…
- 12 A Sitdown with Shalate Sekhabi
Kgabang Sekhabi, popularly known as Shalate Sekhabi, is a South African actress and singer. She is best known for the roles in the television soap operas, The River, and House of Z…
- 11 Masterclass with Shonisani Masutha pt 2 - Theatre
In today's episode of African Couch Potato - The Mash-up, Gino continues chatting to Shonisani Masutha focussing on her 26 years in theatre, among all her other commitments. Shonis…
- 10 Masterclass with Shonisani Masutha - Auditions & Studying
Today's episode of African Couch Potato - The Mash-up is the first of two parts with Gino chatting to Shonisani Masutha. Shonisani is the first African actress to star in a Bollywo…
- 09 Masterclass with Jefferson Tshabalala - Writing and Performance pt 2
In this episode of African Couch Potato: The Mash-up, Gino continues chatting to Jefferson Tshabalala: renowned writer, director, theatre and screen performer as well as the 2020 S…
- 08 Masterclass with Jefferson Tshabalala - Writing and Performance pt 1
This episode of African Couch Potato: The Mash-up puts Jefferson Tshabalala in the frame. Jefferson 'J Bobs' Tshabalala is a renowned writer, director, theatre and screen performer…
- 07 Absolutely Everything Film and TV with Amo Helang pt 2
Today’s show continues the conversation between Gino and Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast, Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator,…
06 Absolutely Everything Film and TV with Amo Helang pt 1Today’s guest is Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast. Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator, Amo Helang. Top 5 Amo's Top 5, in no p…
- 05 Masterclass with Sparky Xulu - Theatre vs Television
Our guest, Sparky Xulu, is an award-winning screen actor who attributes much of his success to his background in theatre. Having won a Royalty Soapie Award for the character of "Si…
- 04 SABC Plus Top 5, Nope, A United Kingdom
The weirdest movie you have ever seen. And, what in the streaming services is SABC Plus? Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode is from SABC Plus, South Africa’s newest video and audi…
- 03 Prime Video Top 5, Fatal Seduction, Spud
Sex, sex, sex, and… Spud. Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode is from Prime Video and they are, in no particular order… Proof of Payment with my favourite actor Thabo Malema and…
