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The Video Store

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The Bioscope
One Battle After Another
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South Africa
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Hollywood
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The Wild Robot
Durban International Film Festival
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September 5

A weekly chat amongst friends working a shift at your local video store. The place you go every week when it's movie night! Interesting customers occasionally pop in to rent something, and we go through the films they've loved across their life. Come for the advice on what you could watch, but stay for the friends you will come to make.

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This week Russell does a shift with Perrin and Gad. We talk the latest in film and television news of the past week, including thoughts on Tom Cruise's latest big swing "Digger", the newly refreshed "Resident Evil", as well as New York Time's newly p... more

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Recent Guests

Thabo Rametsi
Actor, Writer, Producer
The Road Home project and related South African cinema initiatives
Episode: Actor and Producer Thabo Rametsi Pops In
Chi Chi
Customer guest offering insights and anecdotes
ShortStraw / gaddlescandy.com
Episode: Wonka's Game Show, The Unabomber & Doing More Digging
Hayleigh Evans
Theatre maker and founder/owner of POP Art Center and collaborator with The Bioscope
POP Art Center, Bioscope
Episode: Theatre Maker Hayleigh Evans Pops In
Perrin Fish
Master of all trades in the film industry
Episode: The Best Of The Rest Of 2026
Graeme Hackney
Editor and producer of the podcast
Episode: The Best Of The Rest Of 2026
Cait Pansegrouw
Producer
Episode: Producer Cait Pansegrouw Pops In
Graeme GForce Hackney
Editor and producer of the podcast
Episode: Selfies During Spiderman & Sex One Night A Year
Sean Drummond
Writer and producer, currently focused on writing with producing as a side
Independent cinema/Jozi theatre scene
Episode: Spiderman Success & Slappers From The 90's
Mary-Anne Potter
Philosophy/mythology scholar invited to discuss Homer, myth, and Odyssey adaptations
University of South Africa (Unisa)
Episode: The Odyssey Episode

Hosts

Russell
Host associated with The Bioscope and The Video Store, often presenting discussions alongside Perrin; frequently tied to Johannesburg's cinema scene.
Perrin
Co-host and fellow cinema staff member, contributes hosting and production perspective; tied to local cinema and video-store culture.
Graeme Hackney
Co-host and producer; introduced as GeForce Hackney, with responsibilities in production and on-air hosting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • The show we deserve

    Much of our local cinema landscape is dominated by critiques and analysis by fundis and gurus. This show speaks to the magic of movies and the pure joy it brings to our lives. Film is a rest stop where we delight in a quick treat, a slap chips or a gourmet meal before continue on our roadtrip that is life and this show gets that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MagicAmigo
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Great show !

    Went to the bioscope and was introduced to the podcast… wow wow wow ! Love that you are sharing your movie knowledge. So much appreciated 😂.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms_strepie
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Fun concept

    Love the idea behind the podcast and the fact that it’s accessible to people who haven’t been to film school. It is very topical, though, so if you’re not listening every week, you may miss some of the shows being talked about.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lady ponkleton
    South Africa4 years ago

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Fans note the show's strong sense of place around local cinema and The Bioscope.
Listeners appreciate the warm, community-driven vibe and accessible film knowledge.
Some episodes are seen as particularly topical and timely, though a few listeners wish for deeper industry analysis in some weeks.

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Bad influencer Creator Kudi Maradzika Pops In
Q: What inspired the creation of Bad Influencer and how did it transition from a local South African concept to a Netflix project?
Kudi explains that Bad Influencer originated from her experiences in the influencer world and was developed through Netflix's Episodic Realness Lab, with collaboration from a writers' team. The show evolved under Gambit's production and Nozipo's guidance, ultimately shaping a story rooted in South African realities but designed to appeal to global audiences.
'Street Trash' filmmakers Ryan & David Pop In
Q: How did you balance filmmaking with other commercial work?
David shares his experience managing multiple projects while navigating the landscape of independent cinema in South Africa.
'Street Trash' filmmakers Ryan & David Pop In
Q: What is Street Trash about?
Ryan explains its premise involves the homeless population being targeted by the government in a dystopian future, where an alcohol drink proves deadly.
'Street Trash' filmmakers Ryan & David Pop In
Q: How are you involved in Street Trash?
David describes his role as the South African producer, collaborating with American producers while working directly in South Africa.
The Bioscope Episode
Q: What were the first few months like after establishing The Bioscope?
It was an exciting yet daunting experience, especially with the transition from screenings to a permanent space.

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What is The Video Store about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on a group of friends who work at a local video store, pursuing movie conversations that blend personal memories with industry insight. Expect lively debates about current releases, classic films, and regional cinema culture, with frequent guests from the South African film scene, a focus on indie venues like The Bioscope, and an informal, community vibe that invites audience participation. Noteworthy are its hands-on, approachable discussions that bridge film trivia, production anecdotes, and local cinema experiences, making it a good fit for listeners who crave friendly, knowledgeable banter about film, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and cinema as a shared social ritual.

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The Video Store launched 4 years ago and published 245 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Video Store include:

1. Thabo Rametsi
2. Chi Chi
3. Hayleigh Evans
4. Perrin Fish
5. Graeme Hackney
6. Cait Pansegrouw
7. Graeme GForce Hackney
8. Sean Drummond

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