Best Film Gist Podcasts (2024)

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42 - Writing Plays with Palesa Mazamisa 32:21

12h ago32:21

32:21

Former minister of Arts and Culture, Pallo Jordan, once called today's guest "a South African writer to look out for". Palesa Mazamisa is a published playwright, author and producer. Before entering the world of theatre and film, she worked in the publishing industry and has touched on journalism while remaining a human rights and gender activist. …

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“Make It Nice(r)!”: 10 Things Bravo Should Change 41:02

10h ago41:02

41:02

Chris is handing out a performance review to Bravo TV this week, as he shares ten things the network needs to consider changing to improve the quality of the content and diversify viewership. From which Housewives need to go to what types of programming Bravo execs should consider when building their upcoming lineup. Chris has some hot, but potenti…

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41 - Princess Mhlongo on Inkabi (Netflix) 25:56

4d ago25:56

25:56

"This time around Gino hooks up with the producer of Netflix's Inkabi - who also happens to be an old school colleague, in the person of Princess Zinzi Mhlongo; both of them hailing from eMalahleni, Witbank in Mpumalanga. Her professional theatre directing debut was a production of And the Girls in Their Sunday Dresses presented at festivals in the…

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VanderpumPalooza (VPR vs. The Valley vs. Vanderpump Villa) 29:27

7d ago29:27

29:27

It's a VanderpumPalooza this week on The Gist, as Chris breaks down all three of the Lisa Vanderpump produced series that are airing simultaneously and ranks one of them supreme. Chris shares his thoughts on the current season of Vanderpump Rules and the dynamics of how the show has changed in a post-Scandoval era. Then, he breaks down The Valley, …

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40 - Thokoza Film-makers with CinemaTAKE 25:58

11d ago25:58

25:58

Three lucky kids from Thokoza will soon be winging their way to Portugal to represent South Africa as part of the CinemaTAKE filmmaking project. This week's episode finds Gino chatting to Emilie Demon and Mpumi Mcata (BLK JKS) from Cinema TAKE, an association born out of the friendship of film lover Emilie Demon and Muriel Huet, a presenter at the …

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Chris + Joel Kim Booster (Loot) 1:02:32

14d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Get ready to indulge in the juiciest gossip and hottest takes as special guest Joel Kim Booster joins Chris for an electrifying deep dive into the captivating world of reality TV! First, the star of the Apple TV+ series Loot shares his experience and behind the scenes tea straight from the judges panel on this season's RuPaul's Drag Race. Then the …

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39 - Post Production with Johnny Nkgapele (Gist Media) 21:46

18d ago21:46

21:46

This week Gino dives into the world of Post-Production, where all the component parts of a film or television programme are pulled together and given that extra polish that makes then stand out on our screens. To get more insight, Gino is chatting with Johnny Nkgapele. Having graduated at the University of Witwatersrand, Johnny wasted no time getti…

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Cassadee Pope on the State of Real Housewives, the Oscars & More 36:34

22d ago36:34

36:34

Get ready to dive into the juiciest pop culture scoop as Cassadee Pope joins Chris for this month's Pop Culture Round Up! Kicking things off, they dish about all the unforgettable moments from this year's Oscars – including that Ryan Gosling performance that's still buzzing in all our heads! Then, Chris and Cassadee are spilling the tea on everythi…

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38 - Reality Shows with Portia Hlubi 26:21

25d ago26:21

26:21

Love it or hate it, there is no denying that reality TV has changed the face of popular viewing. In this week's episode, Gino chats to Portia Hlubi, the founder of @Milk and Honey TV - a Black - Female Creative Agency that has crafted a spectacular reputation for itself on Africa’s TV landscape. Portia began her career as a commissioning editor but…

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Chris + Trishelle Cannatella (The Traitors) 31:53

30d ago31:53

31:53

Get ready to dive into reality TV gold with Chris this week as he sits down with none other than the legendary Trishelle Cannatella to spill all the tea about her unforgettable season on The Traitors! From the jaw-dropping drama to the nail-biting finale, Trishelle spills it all – the moments that had you glued to your screen and the ones that slip…

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37 - Peeling Potatoes: Revealing What Our Guests Have Been Up To 18:40

1M ago18:40

18:40

37 episodes down the line and it is now a good time to catch up with the latest news about the raft of guests we have featured over the last 8 months. We have also included the link for each guest's episode, so you can easily refresh your memory as to what was going down back then. Guests: Sparky Xulu - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220442/episodes/1…

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Couple to Throuple (w/ Jonathan Intriago) 33:49

1M ago33:49

33:49

Get ready to triple the fun on this episode of The Gist as Chris spills all the juicy deets about Peacock's hottest new dating show, Couple to Throuple! Jonathan Intragio, one of the most buzzed-about singles from the series, joins Chris to dish out the inside scoop. From his wild island adventures to getting cozy with Ashmal and Rehman, Jonathan r…

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36 - Local Is Lekker 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

With 2024 well and truly established, it is time for a quick look at what's been happening on our own proudly South African doorstep. Gino casts his eye over 15 local productions from this year that have hit our screens. We've also added a Noteworthy section of an additional 5 titles (not all local) that are worth a look. Youngins - Showmax Red Ink…

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Chris + Meghan Linsey (The Voice) 44:45

1M ago44:45

44:45

Join Chris this week as he chats with singer-songwriter Meghan Linsey, known for her appearances on popular reality TV shows like CMT's 'Can You Duet' and NBC's 'The Voice.' Meghan shares her journey from winning 'Can You Duet' to her impressive run on 'The Voice,' discussing the changing landscape of the music industry for talent. Tune in to hear …

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35 - Set Design with Karabo Legoabe 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

As part of our ongoing journey through all aspects of Film, TV, Theatre and many other forms of media, Gino sits down with multi-award-winning production designer Karabo Legoabe. Karabo has a Naledi Award, an Independent Theatre Award and was listed as one of the Top 200 Young South Africans by Mail & Guardian in 2021. She studied drama at the Nati…

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Pop Culture Round Up: Music Moments + Bravo Blunders 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

It's time for another edition of the Pop Culture Round Up! In this month's recap, Chris covers the biggest moments in music -- from the stage at the Grammy's to the field of the Halftime show. Surprise drops from Taylor Swift and Beyonce, plus the Super Bowl note that had people confused online. Then, we dive deep into the latest drama around Bravo…

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34 - Chatting Wardrobe and Styling with Kari Sekati 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

Today, Gino chats to Kari Sekati, co-founder of Stage Fabrics, supplying wardrobe and styling to both individuals and the TV and Film industries. From single day shoots for an ad to months spent on the set of a feature film, it all seems a far cry from Kari's background of business management and property investment. Kicking off in 2017, Stage Fabr…

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33 - Everything You Need To Know About Dubai and What To Watch While Traveling 18:36

2M ago18:36

18:36

In this episode Gino relates the ups and downs of having a few days off in Dubai. With useful tips on where to shop, how to save money and the best way to get about, this episode is your one-stop advice shop. Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, Dubai grew into a regional trading hub in the early 20th century and grew rapidly…

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Chris + David Archuleta 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Chris welcomes the multiplatinum selling singer David Archuleta to the podcast this week. David shares his what it was like being named first runner-up on Season 7 of American Idol, where he won the hearts of millions. His debut single "Crush" debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and he shares how the song has impacted him over the years. A…

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32 - How Much Do Media People Make? 19:31

2M ago19:31

19:31

It's almost Valentine's Day and you still haven't got anything for your beloved. Better get a move on. But can you afford it? In this episode Gino looks at what you could or should be earning in the Media industry. The episode is divided into three categories: Creative, Marketing and Social Media. Within these categories, Gino talks about the remun…

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The Traitors (w/ Gibson Johns) 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Chris welcomes 'Gabbing with Gib' host Gibson Johns to talk about their latest obsession, The Traitors. The pop culture lovers dissect the moments of this captivating season of the reality game show that has left us begging for more. They share their thoughts on the all-star cast, the deceitful moves the Traitors have made thus far, and predict the…

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31 - Christian Speed Dating vs Fantasy 34:44

3M ago34:44

34:44

We have all heard of speed dating, but did you know that Christian speed dating was a thing? This week we are joined by Chantel Andile who tells us all about an upcoming event; Christian Speed Dating brought to you by Kingdom Matters. Chantel takes us through what's involved, how to get tickets, what's expected and why it's happening. Chantel is al…

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Pop Culture Round Up: Jacob Elordi's Bathwater Edition 47:22

3M ago47:22

47:22

Chris is joined by his husband Joe Feys and Real Housewives enthusiast Emily Vecchio to dive into the biggest pop culture moments of January. This dynamic trio dissect the jaw-dropping scenes from the latest buzzworthy movie, Saltburn, and react to Britney Spears' unexpected apology. Tune in to catch their thoughts on the latest tracks from Justin …

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30 - How I Lost The Love Of My Life and 10 Heartbreaking Movies 22:05

3M ago22:05

22:05

Gino opens up about his biggest heartbreak and how he has since turned to soppy love movies when he faces tough times. Our story takes us back to 17 years ago with a boy who was cool in his school marimba band. At the same time there was a girl who was hot in her school marimba band. Like Romeo and Juliet they came together, although not in Verona,…

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RHOSLC Reunion Recap 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

Get ready for some serious tea! Join host Chris Vetrano this week as he dives deep into the explosive Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion. From receipts to screenshots, he's breaking it all down RHOSLC style! Plus, he reacts to the news that Monica won't be returning for a second season and where he thinks the show should go from here. Listen…

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29 - Do You Believe In Ghosts? Story Time With A Twist 15:44

3M ago15:44

15:44

Are you sitting comfortably? Because this episode is really three seperate sections all joined together by the supernatural. The first part tells the strange story of a young Emalahleni (Witbank) girl who kept appearing to strangers on the anniversary of her tragic passing. The second part is the story behind a documentary Gino discovered on Apple …

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24 Pop Culture Predictions for 2024 22:40

3M ago22:40

22:40

On this week's show, Chris shares 24 predictions that will happen in pop culture this year. From whether Taylor Swift will continue to rule to the scandals that will shake us to the core. Who's reuniting, who's calling it quits, and who will make the headlines? Chris shares all his thoughts in this quick fire episode aimed to manifest and poke fun …

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28 - New Movies in 2024 5:51

3M ago5:51

5:51

Ok, enough of 2023, time to look ahead, but ask yourself, has Hollywood run out of fresh ideas? 2024 looks like a year of many familiar titles. . . This week Gino singles out some of the hot new releases coming at you in 2024. 1. Mean Girls, a remake of the 2004 comedy, came out just recently. 2. Argylle with John Cena, Dua Lipa and Samuel L. Jacks…

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Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2023 40:22

3M ago40:22

40:22

It's time to countdown the biggest moments in pop culture from 2023! Before we wish the last year well and put it in our rearview, Chris walks through the ten moments that will live on long after. From the entertainment juggernauts that saved the economy (Britney, Taylor, and Barbie, oh my!) to the jaw-dropping moments that we still hear chatter of…

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27 - Best Black Comedies of All Time 10:22

3M ago10:22

10:22

There's nothing better thank kicking back and settling down with a great comedy, and so this week Gino runs through 20 of the greatest Black Comedies of All Time. And if that doesnt tickle your funny bone, there's two extras to get you laughing into 2024. Here we go! 1. Friday (1995) - Ice Cube, Chris Tucker and Nia Long 2. Coming to America (1988)…

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(Moni)Can You Believe that RHOSLC Finale?! 38:11

4M ago38:11

38:11

The instantly iconic finale of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC) delivered one of the most dramatic (yep, I said it) storylines in Housewives history. An already incredible season just put itself on the map as one of the greatest moments of reality TV with the epic conclusion that no one (and maybe everyone at the same time) saw coming. Ho…

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26 - New Year's Special 7:25

4M ago7:25

7:25

Welcome to the first podcast of the year, on the first day of the year. 1 January 2024. Happy New Year to all of you, wherever you are. Let’s take a look at 2023. Episode 01 of African Couch Potato - the Mash-up entered the digital arena on the 18th of July, Nelson Mandela's birthday. It is now listened to from Johannesburg to San Francisco, from T…

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25 - Best Christmas Movies 9:10

4M ago9:10

9:10

Welcome to the Christmas Edition of African Couch Potato: The Mash-up. Today is our 25th episode… on the 25th day of December! When Christmas lunch is done, and all the presents have been given or received, what better way than a movie to round off the day. So, to celebrate this time of year, Gino has selected a list of 25 feel good Christmas movie…

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Everything Matters - With Special Guest Chris Kenneally - Part 2 50:49

4M ago50:49

50:49

Part 2 - Everything Matters: every opportunity, every chance to learn, every relationship. Special Guest Chris Kenneally joins the conversation with Jim and Nathan as they reminisce about Chris's exciting filmmaker journey and how everything has mattered each and every step of the way. Jim and Chris who are both good friends with Keanu Reeves talk …

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10 Best Pop Songs (Christmas Edition) 17:54

4M ago17:54

17:54

Chris is delivering the gift of pop music this holiday season on 'The Gist'! He counts down the Top 10 Christmas Pop songs that are keeping the holidays festive year after year. From the classics that you know and love to the instantly iconic new songs, this list has everything to make this Christmas merry and bright. Find Chris' top songs and many…

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24 - A Crazy TV Life with Zola Hashatsi 31:10

4M ago31:10

31:10

Zola Hashatsi is no stranger to controversy and the tabloids and he has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. This household name was recently accused of impersonating a medical practitioner at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital but the case was later withdrawn. Coincidently, In 2022, Zola revealed that he had decided to answer and accept the call…

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Everything Matters - With Special Guest Chris Kenneally - Part 1 55:34

4M ago55:34

55:34

Part 1 - Everything Matters: every opportunity, every chance to learn, every relationship. Special Guest Chris Kenneally joins the conversation with Jim and Nathan as they reminisce about Chris's exciting filmmaker journey and how everything has mattered each and every step of the way. Jim and Chris who are both good friends with Keanu Reeves talk …

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23 - Masterclass with Pearl Shozi: Promos 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

Another episode, another Masterclass. This time we turn our attention to the frantic world of television promos, those mini promotional videos that get squashed in between the adverts. This episode finds Gino talking to Pearl Shozi, Executive Creative Director at Birthmark Agency, where he gets the lowdown on what it takes to produce those short tr…

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Remove the Labels - With Special Guest Chad Robichaux 37:02

4M ago37:02

37:02

Get inspired by a conversation with Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and Department of Defense (DoD) contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mi…

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22 - Rising Star: Mfanelo Njoko (Film to Kasi) 21:00

5M ago21:00

21:00

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 proud founder of Film To Kasi - an initiative that screens films in townships across South Africa. In this episode Mfanelo speaks about the determination it took to get thi…

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Pop Culture Round Up: "Name 'Em" 27:45

5M ago27:45

27:45

It's time for another installment of the monthly Pop Culture Round Up! In this edition, Chris covers Mark Cuban's departure from Shark Tank, Dave Portnoy's response to Vanderpump Rules' Rachel Leviss dating rumors, and the casting drama for the upcoming Scream sequel. Plus, Chris shares his surprising annual Spotify Wrapped results and recaps The R…

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21 - Masterclass with Chad Pop: Editing 28:45

5M ago28:45

28:45

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 finally stepping out into the big wide world with his own company. Chad was privileged to be nominated for Best Editor at the AFDA graduation awards as well as for the Rocket …

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Thanksgiving with "Will & Grace" 22:56

5M ago22:56

22:56

Chris celebrates one of his favorites days of the year by counting down his favorite Thanksgiving themed episodes of "Will & Grace." There are few TV shows that have delivered such iconic holiday episodes that both touch your heart and make you laugh uncontrollably. Will, Grace, Jack and Karen are iconic pop culture characters that will forever rep…

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20 - Reviews From Every Platform 8:42

5M ago8:42

8:42

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 working for a local gang. Disgusted with gang life, Ethan discovers a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport. But the looming gang war jeopardises that hope. 2. T…

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Reviewing Britney Spears "The Woman In Me" 51:01

5M ago51:01

51:01

In this episode of The Gist, we dive into the highly anticipated memoir by the pop icon herself, Britney Spears. Chris dives deep into "The Woman in Me" from the bombshell revelations to the personal struggles that happened beyond the headlines. The highs and lows of her life, career, and the journey to reclaim her autonomy are discussed. As a pass…

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19 - Masterclass with Banele P. Mtebele - Filmmaking 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

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 of the importance of screening films to the community through his film club in Alex, as well as weekly film classes to inspired young would-be filmmakers. He also takes us …

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18 - A Sit Down with Siphiwe Hlabangane 38:13

6M ago38:13

38:13

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 for iNumber Number (series); Single Guyz (sitcom); Diamond City (drama); Lithapo (telenovela) and Shaina (film). More recently, he produced the critically acclaimed Savage…

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Top 10 Scream Queens 32:13

6M ago32:13

32:13

Don't put your tricks and treats away quite yet because it's still Halloween on The Gist! Host, Chris Vetrano is counting down his picks for the Top 10 Scream Queens of all time -- did your favorites make the cut. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare to meet the scream queens and final girls who haunt your nightmares in their most ha…

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17 - What To Watch, EVERYWHERE 9:05

6M ago9:05

9:05

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 hiding in a maritime container aboard a cargo ship. After a violent storm, Mia gives birth to the child while lost at sea, where she must fight to survive. Beckham - With …

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Pop Culture Round Up: RHOBH Premiere, Taylor Swift & Fall Heartbreak 49:00

6M ago49:00

49:00

It's time for another edition of The Gist's Pop Culture Round Up, where we dive into the hottest trending topics that have been taking the internet by storm over the past month. In this episode, host Chris Vetrano delves into the latest celebrity breakups that have added to the growing list of splits in 2023. We'll also explore the latest buzz surr…

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