Best Simmi Areff Podcasts (2024)

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#164 - Nate Levinrad (Comedian: That's Not Funny) 1:12:23

1M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

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 hi…

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#163 - Callum Hitchcock (Comedian: Comic's Choice Awards Best Newcomer) 1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

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 epi…

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#162 - Simmi Areff Returns (Comedian/Podcaster: Badvice/Lesser Known Somebodies) 1:44:21

3M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

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…

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#161 - Gareth Wilson (Musician: Black Cat Bones/A&R: Virgin Music South Africa) 1:24:09

3M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

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 book…

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#160 - Kate Goliath (Managing Director: Goliath & Goliath) 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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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 Inst…

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#159 - Lindy Johnson (Comedian/Writer) 1:16:08

4M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

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/ Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfec…

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#158 - Angela de Klerk (Musician: Japan and I/Rambling Bones/West of the Moon) 1:05:43

7M ago1:05:43

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Angela de Klerk is a musician. She started singing for Japan and I as a teenager after a successful night of karaoke and hasn't looked back. Since then, she's been a part of the folk-punk collective Rambling Bones and the jazz duo West of the Moon. Oh, and she just got back from a European tour with The Shabs. Unfortunately, being a life-long music…

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#157 - Keagan Bennewith 1:21:13

8M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Keagan Bennewith is a musician and event organiser. He's the bassist for Poster Boy and one of the guys behind Reverberate. If you're part of the Durban alt scene, you've definitely seen Poster Boy play as they performed about 100 shows in their first year together. You've also probably been to a Reverberate gig as they filled in the gap left after…

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#156 - Akhil Maharaj 1:34:01

8M ago1:34:01

1:34:01

Akhil Maharaj is a comedian. He's sardonic, awkward, and depressive, which makes him a perfect fit for the Not Quite Right Comedy crew. He also drives to Durban from Richards Bay almost every Wednesday for our open mic, which is an unreal level of commitment to the craft. In this episode, we chat about Akhil's love of Norm Macdonald, how he used Re…

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#155 - Catherine Grenfell 1:18:40

8M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Catherine Grenfell is a DJ, and executive producer at Audio Militia. You probably know her from her 15 years in radio as a producer and presenter at 5FM. Life these days is quite different from the chaos of her youth, with water shots, pottery, and yoga replacing the hangovers, junk food, and saying "yes" to everything. In this episode, we chat abo…

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#154 - Aaron Peters 1:39:16

8M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

Aaron Peters is a cultural curator. That's a fancy way of saying he does a whole lot behind the scenes of Cape Town's music community. Aaron has been a pivotal force behind CT's music scene for most of his adult life. He started out as a manager, booking agent, and promoter, leading to him working at Black Major, before starting up The Other Record…

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#153 - Spoek Mathambo/Nthato Mokgata 1:30:43

9M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Spoek Mathambo/Nthato Mokgata is a musician and filmmaker. He's a master of collaboration, with roots tracing all the way back to the seminal The Fantastic Kill with Watkin Tudor Jones and Sibot, which lead to projects like Sweat.X, Playdoe, Moleke Mbembe, Fantasma, Batuk, and his most recent collaborations with Laliboi. I'm definitely leaving some…

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#152 - Kamaney 2:03:29

9M ago2:03:29

2:03:29

Kamaney is a comedian. Growing up, Kamaney didn't know stand-up comedy was an option for her. The only funny women she saw were on sitcoms, so she set out on that path by studying Drama at UKZN. She hated it, but she got a masters degree to not disappoint her mother. Thankfully, it eventually lead to her doing stand-up comedy, which she'll explain …

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#151 - Vincent Joseph 1:18:49

10M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Vincent Joseph is a comedian and cinematographer. He's also part of the Not Quite Right team, so we've been spending a lot of time together this year. Whether behind the camera or on the stage, Vinnie is infectiously enthusiastic. In this episode we laugh at a lot of dark shit. We also hear about the struggles of starting comedy just before the pan…

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#150 - Ambrose Uren 1:07:18

11M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Ambrose Uren is a comedian although he grew up spinning on his head as a b-boy. It turns out the two artforms have quite a few similarities. We reflect on a youth spent breakdancing, the 11 year journey to being a full-time comedian, and what he learned from doing 4 shows a day at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Keep up with Ambrose on Instagram: ht…

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#149 - Candice Chirwa 1:14:12

12M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Candice Chirwa is the Minister of Menstruation. While not an official government position, Candice is more productive in enacting change than most politicians. Through her NGO, QRATE, Candice educates the youth on menstrual health, and campaigns against period poverty. In this episode, we hear how Candice utilised her academic background to become …

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#148 Liam Whitcher 1:23:49

1y ago1:23:49

1:23:49

Liam Whitcher is a filmmaker and comedian. He comes from the Robert Rodriguez school of filmmaking (even though he studied at UCT) in that he's a rebel with a very small crew, and not much budget, but still manages to create feature films that win awards and get picked up by film festivals. We share early memories of watching films we were far too …

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#147 - Robby Collins 1:25:56

1y ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Robby Collins is a comedian and actor. One of the most well-known and well-loved acts in SA comedy, Robby has recently been focusing his efforts on breaking into America through consistent trips to New York. When he's not in New York or travelling around SA for gigs, Robby calls Durban home once again. In this episode, we hear why he's returned hom…

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#146 - Andy Mkosi 58:33

1y ago58:33

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Andy Mkosi is a musician, photographer, filmmaker and cultural practitioner. She's someone who is obsessed with documenting the world around her through a multitude of mediums, and has been instrumental in adding to South Africa's cultural archives. We chat about her upcoming live album, the nuances of access as a documentary photographer, and the …

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#145 - Henk van der Schyf 1:17:42

1y ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Henk van der Schyf is a booker, promoter, venue owner, restaurateur, and there are probably quite a few titles I'm leaving out. Point is: the man keeps busy. He's been hella instrumental behind the scenes of SA's music scene, first through the legendary Hotbox Studios (They never recorded a single song but knew how to throw a party) and now through…

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Episode 144 - Sonny Phiri 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Sonny Phiri aka Sonny the Jobber is a YouTuber and wrestler. If you're a member of the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community) you've probably come across Sonny's videos on YouTube. He's racked up over a million views just by sharing his passion for wrestling, although that success is a double-edged sword. We get into how he found his niche, creator bur…

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EP 142 - Sophie Joans 1:08:55

1+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Sophie Joans is an actor, playwriter, comedian, and clown. Her debut solo play 'Île' (Baxter Theatre, 2-6 May) has earned awards and much critical acclaim. As an independent producer of her own work though, putting on an award-winning play still comes with its difficulties. We get into the struggles and triumphs Sophie has experienced taking 'Île' …

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EP 141 - Zama Dlamini 1:09:41

1+ y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Zama Dlamini is an artist, designer, and DJ. Her colourful creations adorn clothing across the country and her eclectic track selections get booties popping and dropping. We chat about her love of cartoons, the new Jackie Extreme album, and writing poetry from the perspective of a snake. Well, that and how she maintains her childlike wonder and joy…

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EP 140 - Justin McGee 1:24:19

1+ y ago1:24:19

1:24:19

Justin McGee aka Sweatface is a photographer. If you were a joller in the 2000s and early 2010s, Justin probably smashed his flash in your face at some point. The man was ubiquitous in party scenes throughout the country. We hear about the come up and come down of earning your reputation as a party photographer who likes the party a bit too much. J…

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EP 139 - Mo Vawda 1:23:20

1+ y ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Mo Vawda is a comedian and statistician. When he's not making people laugh on stage or online he's lecturing the youth about stats. We get into the intricacies of being a Muslim comedian in a scene of degenerates, we hear how his father's passing lead to him starting comedy, and we share tales of terrible gigs. Enjoy. Keep up with Mo on Instagram: …

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EP 138 - Khensani Mohlatlole 1:12:46

1+ y ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Khensani Mohlatlole is a fashion writer and youtuber, and sewist. Khensani is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fashion, with particular interests in sustainability and fashion history. In the episode, we get into some of the difficulties of covering fashion history in South Africa and why she chooses to document local fashion the way s…

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EP 137 - Cayleigh Bright 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

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Cayleigh Bright is a writer, editor, and co-founder of the writing agency Letterhead. Hear how a youth as a library monitor and drama kid lead to a fruitful career slinging words for the likes of Mail & Guardian, GQ, Glamour, and a number of high-profile glossy and online magazines, as well as being the person responsible for all those damn Superba…

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EP 136 - Tibs Dumi 1:11:28

1+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Tibs Dumi is a comedian, actor, writer, and director. After a youth spent people pleasing, Tibs has finally learned to just do things for himself. It's lead to him having a fantastic year on stage and having the confidence to pursue his own creative projects. We get into the lasting impact of private school education, the limitations of the Durban …

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EP 135 - Neil Green Returns 1:13:20

2y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Neil Green is a comedian. Durbanites will fondly remember him from his time on East Coast Radio and comedy stages across the city, but Neil is a long way from Durban. Dublin, Ireland is where he lays his head now. Naturally, things are very different. We get into what inspired the move and just how hard it was to give up a flourishing career in Sou…

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EP 134 - Yola Plaatjie 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

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Yola Plaatjie is a actor and radio presenter who recently tried her hand at directing for the first time for the 48 Hour Film Festival. A film which Bob wrote and they both starred in called 'The Sound of Murder'. We get into the dynamics of working under pressure with people for the first time and how having your partner on set can be really helpf…

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EP 133 - Dillan Oliphant Returns 1:11:06

2y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Dillan Oliphant is a comedian and probably South Africa's most well-known Man Utd fan. While Dillan has been one of SA's most popular comedians for a while now, he feels like he's finally reached the skill level to make jokes about the things he really wants to talk about. His latest show, "Chooses Violence", digs into why South Africa is such a vi…

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EP 132 - Live with Waylene Beukes and Rob Forbes ft. Mojak Lehoko 1:13:02

2y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

It's the first ever live episode of The Almost Perfect Podcast and what a great episode it is. Hands down the funniest episode of the podcast to date. Content creating comedian Waylene Beukes and seasoned radio DJ Rob Forbes provided many laughs trying to tell me their life stories whilst nursing hang overs. Being the only person not on the jol the…

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EP 131 - Takunda Bimha 1:12:13

2y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Takunda Bimha is the festival director of the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival and the founder of Podium, a comedy agency that helped boost the careers of some of South Africa's best comedians. We hear how Kagiso Lediga took a chance on him as a producer on the Pure Monate Show and how that opened his eyes to the potential of South Africa…

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EP 130 - Haji Mohamed Dawjee 56:09

2y ago56:09

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Haji Mohamed Dawjee is an author, editor, and columnist. You've probably read her weekly column on EWN or know her from her work with Mail & Guardian. Perhaps, you've even seen her tweeting passionately about tennis, but this podcast is mostly about her latest book, "Here's The Thing". We learn how the book shifted and evolved from what Haji origin…

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EP 129 - King Shaft 44:16

2y ago44:16

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King Shaft is a director, producer, and writer. He co-directed "1960" which opened this year's Durban International Film Festival and won the award for Best South African Feature Film at the fest. We chatted the morning after the opening where the elated director shared his joy over the achievement, especially since project faced a number of issues…

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EP 128 - Bonie Sithebe 56:33

2y ago56:33

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Bonie Sithebe is a director, producer, and co-founder of Durban Motion Pictures. We met up to discuss her feature film "Valley of a Thousand Hills" which is part of this year's Durban International Film Festival. It's a film she's incredibly proud of as it's taken nearly 20 years in the industry to get here. Bonie shares how her early experiences i…

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EP 127 - Jet Wentworth 1:32:07

2y ago1:32:07

1:32:07

Jet Wentworth is a rapper and graphic designer. While Jet's rap career started by getting booed off stage at a talent show in high school, perseverance and guidance from the OGs like T.R.O. and Illuminating Shadows lead to him joining Big Idea and eventually going solo when the band broke up. Jet reflects honestly on a rollercoaster of a career, bo…

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Episode 126 - Ali Heath 2:29:37

2+ y ago2:29:37

2:29:37

Ali Heath is a bassist and a film lecturer. You might know him from City Bowl Mizers, HOURS, or Hated Related, or maybe you've sat in his class as he explained the genius of David Lynch, but I'll always remember him as the guy who spoke to me about music on The Winston couches 19 years ago. Ali and I have been friends for over half our lives and ha…

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In Memory of Jaedon Daniel 1:21:36

2+ y ago1:21:36

1:21:36

The South African music scene has lost a beautiful soul. Jaedon Daniel has passed on. It's a heartbreaking shock to everyone who knew him. Jaedon was one of the most talented and prolific musicians to come out of Durban in recent history. His impact will be felt for years to come. Jaedon was one of the earliest guests on the podcast so I'm repostin…

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Episode 125 - Nondu Lehutso 1:11:13

2+ y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Nondu Lehutso is a podcaster and journalist. The host of The NDL Show has had a lifelong love of broadcast journalism that she traces back to watching 3 Talk With Noeleen with her mom. Since then, she's been on a steadfast path that has lead to her working in finance journalism when she's not podcasting. Whilst doing her Honours last year, Nondu wa…

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Episode 124 - MX 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

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MX is a rapper who streams freestyle sessions on Twitch. MX has been a part of the Durban rap scene since he was a teen, but recently he's found himself part of an international community of likeminded people thanks to streaming. As an introverted artist, MX has found freedom through the internet. We get into the importance of living with purpose a…

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Episode 123 - Whan Zulu 1:08:20

2+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Whan Zulu is a film producer, entrepreneur, and the first Black South African to have a pro model skateboard. In 2002, at the age of 18, Whan became a pro skater. At 38, he runs a production company called Pitch Black Post. We reminisce over youths spent on boards and discuss how the skate scene has evolved for the better over the years. Whan share…

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Episode 122 - Nina Erasmus 1:02:54

2+ y ago1:02:54

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Nina Erasmus is a dancer, actor, and visual artist. Multifaceted to say the least, creativity is the driving force behind Nina's life. Nina's lifelong passion for dance saw her studying dance and drama at CODA, which opened up the world of acting to her. We get into how she balances her various artistic endeavours with making a living. Nina shares …

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Episode 121 - Desire Marea 1:08:21

2+ y ago1:08:21

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Desire Marea is someone who I consider to be a once-in-a-generation artist. While he's probably best known as a musician, Desire's creativity knows no bounds. That being said, while Desire oozes a calm confidence, they open up about struggling with imposter syndrome. We hear how a friendship with Fela Gucci, formed out of a love of fashion and musi…

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Episode 120 - Shanray van Wyk 1:10:36

2+ y ago1:10:36

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Shanray van Wyk is a comedian, actor, and writer. While he says he's lazy, his output says otherwise. We hear what it was like to manage the Melville Comedy Club, how lockdown brought everything to a halt, and what the journey of getting back on stage has been like for him. Shanray kept busy during lockdown, and thanks to his nightly Instagram Live…

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Episode 119 - Khanya Mtshali 1:42:19

2+ y ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Khanya Mtshali is a writer and a critic. Khanya has bylines in pretty much every noteworthy publication in South Africa, and quite a few overseas too. Not only that, she's now a published author as she spent her time in lockdown writing a book on South African advertising called "It's Not Inside, It's On Top". The book takes a critical look at how …

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Episode 118 - Olivia Mortimer 1:40:48

2+ y ago1:40:48

1:40:48

Olivia Mortimer is a photographer and filmmaker. Her work has been featured in Times Square and magazines around the world although, surprisingly, she failed photography in varsity. Olivia's faced a number of hurdles trying to enter into the film and photography industries but, through letting go, life-changing opportunities serendipitously found h…

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Episode 117 - Richard Rumney 1:23:22

2+ y ago1:23:22

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Richard Rumney is a producer, DJ, and cultural curator. You might know him as Maramza or Richard The Third, although he was probably most influential with his work for Red Bull Music SA. Richard has been involved in various aspects of the underground SA music scene since the 90's so this episode is a great history lesson the early days of hip-hop a…

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Episode 116 - Aluta Null 1:24:14

2+ y ago1:24:14

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Aluta Null is a digital artist and game designer. She works in a variety of mediums including AR and VR and her work is both personal and political. She tackles issues surrounding mental health and black womanhood through a glitchy lens, and aims to use technology to create more accessible experiences of her artistic visions. She's someone who is a…

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Episode 115 - Mitch Harper Returns 1:03:40

2+ y ago1:03:40

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Mitch Harper is a freelance curator, cultural programmer, and film producer. Mitch returns to the podcast to fill us in on what he's been up to over the last three years. We hear about the challenges of taking the Durban Film Mart online due to the pandemic, how Mitch got into producing, and what he learned from working in a tattoo shop. Enjoy. Wat…

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