Brendan JACKast

Debut novelist, Alistair Morgan, discusses getting published, dark themes in his first novel and which famous writers he thinks would win in a fight. He also discusses working in advertising and obstacles for self-publishers. Sleeper's Wake is shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize and received the 2009 Plimpton Prize.

Last Comic Standing comedian, Louis Ramey, discusses being robbed of the show's ultimate prize, working with Whitney Houston and Isaac Hayes, what he expected when landing in South Africa and making fun of the Amish.

Martin Degville, singer from 80s cyber-rock band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, discusses the origins of the band, Billy Idol, Bowie, GaGa, dealing with naked fans, hairspray and being flatmates with Boy George.

Cape Town Comedian Dave Levinsohn visits Joburg in his time machine to discuss comedy in various parts of the country, a road rage incident with an older woman, the need for more shoe bronzing and judging Miss Venezuela, amongst other topics.

Life coach, human behaviour expert and author (including contributor to The Secret), Dr. John Demartini travels 360 days a year, teaching around the world. Brendan catches up with him to discuss overcoming childhood obstacles, inspiration, procrastination, negativity as a motivator, life-long learning - all in an attempt to become enlightened within the interview.

Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, UK comedian Gordon Southern discusses mean-spirited and irritating comedians, Scrabble on his website, collecting stuffed cats, Phil Collins as the Cadbury's gorilla and a heartfelt heckle.

UK comedian Matt Welcome gets deep into some analytical comedy. And then shares his plan to secure a knighthood, discusses anxiety in sheep and whether pigs can be trained by the army. As always, followed by a free horoscope reading.

US Comedian Sean Kent discusses working in LA, flights back to the States, dark humour, hotel underwear mixups, beating cancer twice, and how he's probably not going to miss Michael Jackson.

John Vlismas discusses comedy topics he generally avoids on stage, the perils of cheap accommodation on tour, Hindu ladies as art, and how capitalism is making us thicker. Apologies for refeeding ep. 14-heads will roll.

Irish comedian, John Lynn, discusses leaving teaching for stand-up and movie roles, following the Lions on tour to Durban, the best heckle he ever heard, Carnival City, the Irish curse, and then provides us with a very specific horoscope reading.