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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 33 Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, Ernest Cole, StudioCanal, Pick n Pay and Superman
    What do you think? let us know Every now and again we need to look beyond the borders of our country or even the continent, and this is one of those episodes where our love for excellence takes us abroad. We kick off (see what we did there) with Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Halftime show which drew 133.7 million viewers, more than MJ (133.1m) and certainly more than watched the actual game.Moving downfield, Gino is underwhelmed by the Showmax release of the Sean Combs documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.From bad to good, apartheid era photographer Ernest Cole is in the frame with a documentary film that premiered in Cannes and will feature at the upcoming Joburg Film Festival.Canal Plus's StudioCanal is planning a feature film in SA,  Pick n Pay's Price Palooza feat. Rick Ross hits your screens, and even more bizarre than all the rest is the case of Superman suing Superman. Good old truth, justice, and the American way.    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 32 Multichoice Agency Day & a Presentation on Podcasting
    What do you think? let us knowIn this episode Gino gets back to us on what happened at the Multichoice Agency Day, where he was invited to give a talk in which he broke down the era of self-broadcasting and the need for synergy between traditional media such as television and the fastest growing digital format, podcasts, i.e. ACP. The day kicked off at 9 with various speakers from the Multichoice (MC) group sharing insights about their markets, their marketing efforts and the deal with Canal Plus and how it will affect MC's employees.One of the fascinating speakers of the day was James Frank who has worked with Beyonce and The Voice on two different continents. He was the one who secured the rights for MC to use Bohemian Rhapsody for one of its campaigns. Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?No! It's all for real - Time for lunch.It was Gino's time to talk after lunch and he wowed the audience with his presentation titled "Self-broadcast versus the Small Screen" which he unpacks for you here. The audience loved it so much that they asked for the whole presentation to be circulated - so let's see what happens... 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 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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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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