African Couch Potato
Gino ShelileAfrican 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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Welcome to the Season 3 Finale of African Couch Potato, still the number 1 place for what's going down in the world of SA's TV and movies. We have also recently hit number 8 in Million Podcasts' Top 100 African Podcasts.Â
So what has been happening?... more
âA Bartender is the aristocrat of the working class.â So goes the line from Tom Cruise's Cocktail.Â
The latest ACP is dialling in to Vegas to find out what went into the mix of Shaken & Stirred: The Story of Flair Bartending which is currently strea... more
The end of July and thoughts are already turning to spring and warmer temperatures. Hi and welcome to ACP, still your number one spot for what's happening in the world of film and TV.
In this ep, Gino casts his eye across the latest in the dating wo... more
A mixture of highs and lows in the latest episode of African Couch Potato. We reflect on the loss of actor and gospel singer, Seputla Sebogodi, and footballer Jayden Adams.Â
Best known for his role as Kenneth Mashaba in Generations, Seputla Sebogodi... more
Welcome to African Couch Potato, SA's top audio podcast celebrating African film and television, according to Feedspot.com.Â
Music has long been celebrated for its power to inspire, but for Thulani âFostaâ Headman, it became the foundation for rebui... more
July, and it is freezing in Jozi. Last week, ACP was invited to a special screening of Dear Sis Dolly, a brand new movie about Drum Magazine, and more specifically one of South Africa's most trusted voices, Sis Dolly, Drum's agony-aunt. Â
Gino grab... more
Firstly, a massive congratulations to Bafana Bafana, SA's national team for qualifying for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, alas, that is as far as it goes.Â
With the football done, it's an episode of reviews, kicking off with what has become ... more
Something different this week. Among the nearly 60 titles on offer at the recent Encounters documentary festival was Miguel Eek's Amilcar. AmĂlcar Cabral (1924-1973) was a thinker and an African leader. He led the anticolonial armed struggle in Guine... more
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Insightful and interesting with the odd bits of humour thrown in there like a well-made potato salad.
Audible5Anonymous
United States3 years ago- A growing tool
Insightful and interesting with the odd bits of humour thrown in there like a well-made potato salad.
Audible5Anonymous UserUnited States3 years ago - Review
Thank you for the for the fantastic reviews and watching things so I donât have to lol đ endure what I donât have to.
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South Africa3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #107 |  South Korea/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #196 | South Africa/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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What is African Couch Potato about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A South African-focused film and television show that blends in-studio interviews with industry pros, weekly title picks, and reviews of current releases and classic rewatchables. Episodes frequently spotlight local cinema, festival discussions, and mini-industry updates, creating a practical, entertainment-minded resource for industry folks and film lovers alike. Noteworthy is the show's consistent emphasis on regional perspectives, real-world production insights, and upgrades toward video format and broader platform reach, which can be especially appealing to guests and sponsors wanting authentic Southern African media storytelling.
Potential listeners are likely seekers of accessible film critique, behind-the-scenes industry context, an... more
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Recent guests on African Couch Potato include:
1. Miguel Eek
2. Mandisa Zitha
3. Richard Gau
4. Waleed Al-Yamani
5. Dowelani Nenzhelele
6. Jason Jacobs
7. Devon Delmar
8. Zenobia Kloppers
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