Loopy is a local legend. If you spent any amount of time at The Winston Pub in Durban, or Lefty's in Cape Town, there's no doubt Loopy would have hustled a sip of your drink at least once. Loopy has fully lived the skollie punk life, engaging in debauchery and crashing on couches around the country as a member of one of Durban's most chaotic bands, Fruits & Veggies. These days, she passes for a respectable member of society with a journalism degree under her belt and a writing portfolio established at The Lake.

In this episode, we reminisce over the glory (citation needed) days of Durban's alternative scene and The Winston Pub. We hear about the rise and fall of Fruits and Veggies. And we learn how Loopy became the unlikely manager of Lefty's. Enjoy.

Keep up with Loopy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/looptroop021/

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You know Nina Hastie. You've seen her on TV, Netflix, social media, and you've no doubt her voice in countless ads and voice overs. She's been everywhere and done everything, yet she feels like she doesn't have a concrete body of work to point to. This has lead her putting all her focus on developing a new hour of comedy that tells the world exactly who she is.

In this episode, we get into managing ADHD, addiction and recovery, why you should do a S.W.O.T analysis on yourself, and having a 20 year plan. Enjoy.

Keep up with Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatninahastie/

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Nate Levinrad is a comedian and one half of the That's Not Funny team putting on gigs in Cape Town. He also occasionally dabbles in music journalism, although he picked the worst time to get into that industry. Nate calls himself a "loud Jew " who advocates for a free Palestine.

In this episode, we get into growing up Jewish in a small town, how his parents inspired his political activism, and how his history in the music scene gave him the skills to organise successful comedy shows. Enjoy.

Keep up with Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natevuyolevinrad/

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2024 Comics Choice Newcomer Callum Hitchcock has had an unconventional career in the three years he's been doing comedy. In his first five gigs he opened for Khanyisa Bunu, put on a gig where he made more money than some headliners, and did a one-man show at the National Arts Festival. Turns out being from PE was a blessing in disguise.

In this episode, we hear about his journey starting comedy in a small town in between lockdowns, we learn about the advantages and pressures of winning an award so early in his career, and we get into the joys and pains of being a Hotspurs fan. Enjoy.

Keep up with Callum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callum_hitchcock/

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Comedian and podcaster Simmi Areff is the go-to-guy when it comes to podcasting in South Africa. These days he's the co-host of the hilarious Badvice podcast and founder of the All Ears podcast network, although he started out hosting Lesser Known Somebodies and built his CV as a producer through POC Podcasts.

We get into the business of podcasting, how to network as a misanthrope, and why he believes in magic.

Follow Simmi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simmiareff/

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Gareth Wilson has spent his entire life either on stage or behind the scenes of South African music. From starting a band with his brother to eventually working with artist like Emtee as A&R for Virgin Music South Africa, Gareth shares a winding tale that has seen him take on almost every role available in the music industry.

We hear about his booking philosophy for Oppikoppi, the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning and running Good Luck Bar, and we get into what it takes to make it as a musician in the social media age. Enjoy.

Follow Gareth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwilly_jhb/

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Managing Director of Goliath and Goliath, Kate Goliath, gets serious about comedy with us.

We learn what it takes to work behind the scenes with the biggest names in SA comedy, how Kate's mom gave birth to Goliath & Goliath (both literally and figuratively), and why lockdown forced them to expand beyond live comedy. Enjoy.

Keep up with Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kategoliath/

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Comedian and writer Lindy Johnson joins us for a hilarious chat about learning to give a fuck again.

We get into "eternal naps", writing for roasts, and, uh, whether or not being a gynaecologist is a dream job for men.

Follow Lindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyyay/

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If that's what makes you feel better about yourself

More and more I'm getting over killing time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzuEaXgN7fM

It's been emotional.

Thank you.