African Couch Potato

African Couch Potato

Author: Gino Shelile Language: English Episodes: 144
Gino Shelile’s African Couch Potato offers a distinctly South African lens on the world of screens, big and small. As an award-winning TV producer himself, Gino brings a seasoned insider’s view that goes beyond simple reviews. Each episode feels like a relaxed, insightful conversation, blending a deep-dive review of a current film or series with curated recommendations for what’s worth your time in the coming week. The podcast truly shines in its interviews, where Gino chats with a variety of industry professionals right from the studio, uncovering the stories behind the stories we watch. There’s also a fond look back at older movies that deserve a fresh viewing, all discussed with a local flavour you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a comprehensive, engaging listen for anyone who loves to think and talk about television and film, delivered with the warmth and knowledge of a friend who really knows his stuff. Tune into this podcast for a regular, thoughtful fix of screen culture that feels both personal and professional.
Episodes
S2 01 - The Real Killer Catcher: Micki Pistorius [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:04
Welcome to African Couch Potato season 2. In this episode Gino goes full fanboy as he gets the chance to chat to Dr Micki Pistorius, advisor for the TV adaptation of her autobiographical Catch Me a Killer. This hit true…
52 - Scriptwriting with Khanyani Luhlongwane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:29
In 2021 the MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa Scriptwriting Incubator hosted 12 interns who would be mentored by Tshedza Pictures in association with the Wits University Film & Television Department and included pr…
51 - Job Seeker: Ofentse Mojapelo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:58
In this episode Gino takes on the role of job interviewer with AFDA graduate Ofentse Mojapelo in the hot seat. Ofentse studied Motion Picture Medium (Television Production) at AFDA from 2016, majoring in TV Directing, Wr…
50 - Comedy With Dave Levinsohn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:54
Dave Levinsohn's on-the-spot skills often make it look like he’s making it up as he goes... that’s because he is! This week Gino has a front row seat with one of SA's top comedians. Find out how far Dave will go, why he…
49 - Broadcasting with Lebang Kgosana [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
Award winning broadcaster and creative momtrepreneur Lebang Kgosana joins us this week for some insight into her 15 years of experience in the media and entertainment industries. With a degree in Marketing and Communicat…
48 - Showmax - Chasing the Sun 2, Empini, The Ultimate Girls Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
We take a break from in-studio guests to have a look at Showmax. This is what to check out on Africa’s biggest streamer.Chasing the Sun 2The Springbok journey to the Rugby World Cup final 2023.EmpiniSet against the backd…
47 - Directing Films With Mandla Dube [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:46
In today's episode we reach new heights when Gino gets the opportunity for a one on one with the legendary Mandlankayise Walter Dube. Director, producer, co-screenwriter, Mandla (to his friends) is a writer and award-win…
46 - SAFFA South Africa Stunts (Katja Hopkins and Craig Macrae) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Ever wondered who takes the leap off a building or crashes cars in movies while the stars take the credit? That’s the work of a stuntman. Special effects teams, directors, and cameramen all rely on the expertise of stunt…
45 - Composing Music For Film and TV with Modia Shole [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
When you are watching stuff on the screen, big or small, there is one thing that tells you where you should be emotionally; tells you whether you should be sad, or happy, or terrrified. That is the score, the music that…