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African Couch Potato

Podcast African Couch Potato
Gino Shelile
African Couch Potato is a South African perspective on all things film and television. Hosted by award-winning TV producer, Gino Shelile, it mashes up in-studio...

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  • S2 31 Adulting S3, 1st Saffa Stunt Awards, an Oscar Nomination and Mufasa: The Lion King
    What do you think? let us knowWhat's going down in our own backyard? In this episode Gino chats about what's new and what's news in our local film and television industry, kicking off with a fun day Adulting.In the third and final season of Adulting, the stakes are higher and the nights are wilder than ever. Bonga is newly married, Mpho is freshly divorced, Vuyani is about to open his dream nightclub, and Eric is trying to embrace a 9 to 5 car service centre job, with a boss. S3 is now streaming, with new episodes landing every Saturday. To kick things off Showmax hosted a fun day where you could meet the stars and their co-stars and take them on with video games. Gino cracked the nod and gives his report back.In May last year we chatted to stunt artists/co-ordinators Katja Hopkins and Craig Macrae about their dream of putting South African performers on the map with their SAFFA Stunt Awards. We are delighted to say that this happened and will become a yearly event. Top News! A South African short film detailing rhino poaching and conservation called The Last Ranger has been nominated for an Oscar. And lastly, all hail to the king! The prequel to The Lion King follows the rise of Mufasa from lost lion cub to king of the pride. "On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who will change our lives forever. The earth will shake. Destiny awaits you..."Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:instagram.com/africancouchpotatotwitter.com/[email protected] by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting [email protected] Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay© SANTE MEDIA 2025
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  • S2 30 Ntokozo Mlaba on “The Passage”
    What do you think? let us knowOur first in-studio guest for 2025. In this week's offering, after chasing him for months, Gino finally gets a one on one with Ntokozo Mlaba, acclaimed film director, social activist and cultural curator of multiple artistic disciplines, and gets the lowdown on the short film The Passage. “The Passage is not just a film. It’s a mirror, a reckoning, and a call to action,” says Ntokozo. “I wanted to confront the layered struggles of the hood, not from a voyeuristic perspective, but through the eyes of those who live it—particularly young men navigating the treacherous terrain of loyalty, survival, and morality. The township is a paradox—it breaks you down and builds you up.”With a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a passion for social justice, Ntokozo uses storytelling to address critical societal issues. His award-winning films have been celebrated both locally and internationally, cementing his status as one of South Africa’s most exciting young voices in cinema.   And before you ask how a BCom is of any use to a filmmaker and creative, ask yourself how Ntokozo has managed to get big corporate funding for his projects. You see... Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:instagram.com/africancouchpotatotwitter.com/[email protected] by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting [email protected] Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay© SANTE MEDIA 2025
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  • S2 29 The Longest Month of the Year
    What do you think? let us knowAs January drags through its 11½ months with the speed of a government oversight committee, the best way to get to your next payday is with some good old binging.In today's episode Gino gives us a quick throw forward to what's coming up between now and Valentine's Day. (For the guys, there goes the salary again as the prices of roses and chocolates suddenly become more expensive than platinum. For the girls, sit back and enjoy it all.)We kick off with what's coming out on Netflix, followed by Showmax's newbies. We next look at Prime Video's "recently added" and wrap it up with what's new on Apple TV.   Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:instagram.com/africancouchpotatotwitter.com/[email protected] by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting [email protected] Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay© SANTE MEDIA 2025
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  • S2 28 January Binges
    What do you think? let us knowIt’s already the middle of January and we are all broke. Whatever salary we got in December was finished in December. The only thing that remains is shrivelled up carrots and half an onion in the fridge plus a packet of noodles that you and the kids will have to fight over. A lot of us are back at work, depressingly so. Our lack of cash, however, does mean that we have a lot of time on our hands to watch things. In today’s episode, Gino lays down his Top Ten of what's hot on the box.The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga - A small-town feud, an internet conspiracy, an Elvis impersonator, black market organs, and a presidential assassination attempt intertwine in Mississippi's jaw-dropping scandal.Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case - The real-life case of Jolly Joseph, a lady suspected of planning the cyanide poisoning of six family members over more than ten years, including a two-year-old kid.Missing You - Detective Kat Donovan's world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app. Leading her to reopen her father's unsolved murder.A Quiet Place: Day One - A young woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.Cunk on Life - Philomena Cunk delves into life's profound questions, examining subjects from the big bang to AI, meeting academics and creatives, all with her trademark misguided observations.Umjolo: My Beginning, My End - Caught between her family and her free spirit, Mayi begins to question her upcoming nuptials when she meets a charming and passionate saxophonist.Mr Easy Loo - Based on Sam Matona's story, a self-made millionaire who built a business from the ground up. Set in the 1980s, Mr Easy Loo is a story about resilience, love and realising your dreams - even when the odds are stacked against you.Senna - Fictional miniseries based on the life of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racing legend who won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship three times.Youngins - A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg.Ma - A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.Enjoy this lot and payday will be here sooner than you think. Happy binging!Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:instagram.com/africancouchpotatotwitter.com/[email protected] by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting [email protected] Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay© SANTE MEDIA 2025
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  • S2 27 New Movies and Series Coming Out in 2025.
    What do you think? let us knowWelcome to 2025!As we move into the New Year, many people are heading back to work, holidays done and time to get back to the grindstone, but fear not, for there is plenty of entertainment comimg your way in 2025.Today's episode highlights the best to look out for, broken down month by month, followed by what else is going to pop up on your screens this year.Here is the full list of 100 (bold denotes an SA release) 28 Years LaterThe GorgeSnow WhiteWicked: For GoodSupermanJurassic Park: RebirthStar Trek: Section 31How To Train Your DragonYou Are Cordially InvitedCaptain America: Brave New WorldLilo & StitchBallerinaInto The DeepLast BreathNovocaineThe Fantastic FourF1Final Destination; BloodlinesMission Impossible: The Final ReckoningPeter Pan’s Neverland NightmareThunderboltsFrankensteinKarate KidA Minecraft MovieI Know What You Did Last SummerMichaelThe Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes movieMarty SupremeWake Up Dead ManBridget Jones: Mad About The BoyWolf ManAvatar: Fire and AshSom van TweeMortal Kombat 2Mickey 17SinnersDen of ThievesDog ManFlight RiskFreakier Friday Tron 3HavocThe MonkeyThe AmateurAlarumAngelsThe Conjuring: Last RitesCompanionThe Bad Guys 2The Running ManIn The GreySnow White and the Evil QueenThe Smashing MachinePopeye the Slayer ManWise GuysHenry Danger: the movieInheritanceThe Naked GunBack In ActionThe Accountant 2 Now You See Me 3Marked MenBubble & SqueakElioThe BrideLove HurtsPredator: BadlandsFive Nights at Freddy’s 2Nobody 2The Unbreakable BoyThe History of SoundBecoming Led ZeppelinM3gan 2.0The Passion of The Christ: ResurrectionThe RitualThe Black Phone 2Return of The Living DeadThe King of KingsThe Phoenician SchemeAsh The HousemaidGreenland: MigrationThe Office “South African version”We Will Never DiePoachers MoonSaw XIThe Strangers: Chapter 2God Loves The Green Bay PackersBlack BagDowntown Abbey 3Sister Act 3Pinocchio UnstrungTyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination WeddingKiss of the Spider WomanBunny-manDirty Dancing 2The Spongebob Movie: Search for SquarePantsDracula: A Love TaleZombies 4: Dawn of the VampiresThe Smurfs MovieThat should keep you busy. Enjoy 2025.Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:instagram.com/africancouchpotatotwitter.com/[email protected] by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting [email protected] Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay© SANTE MEDIA 2025
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African Couch Potato is a South African perspective on all things film and television. Hosted by award-winning TV producer, Gino Shelile, it mashes up in-studio interviews with industry professionals, titles to check out each week, a current film or series review, and a look at old movies that are worth rewatching.
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