Gino Shelile

African Couch Potato

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African 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.

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07 Absolutely Everything Film and TV with Amo Helang pt 2 21.08.2023 21:20

Today’s show continues the conversation between Gino and Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast, Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator, Amo Helang. Throwing the format out of the window, the episode rolls like this: Picking up from the last episode. If you missed last week's chat, go back and listen to episode 06 of African Couch Potato: The Mash-u...

06 Absolutely Everything Film and TV with Amo Helang pt 1 13.08.2023 22:30

Today’s guest is Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast. Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator, Amo Helang. Top 5 Amo's Top 5, in no particular order. Succession : The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company. Avatar 1 &a...

05 Masterclass with Sparky Xulu - Theatre vs Television 06.08.2023 11:36

Our guest, Sparky Xulu, is an award-winning screen actor who attributes much of his success to his background in theatre. Having won a Royalty Soapie Award for the character of "Siya Phakathwayo" in The Estate (SABC Plus), other productions he has been involved in include: Redemption (BET) The Herd (Showmax) Supa Team 4 (Netflix) iNumber Number Jozi Gold (Netflix) Good Men (SABC Plus) Is...

04 SABC Plus Top 5, Nope, A United Kingdom 31.07.2023 14:18

The weirdest movie you have ever seen. And, what in the streaming services is SABC Plus? Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode is from SABC Plus, South Africa’s newest video and audio streaming service, a nd they are. . . Yizo Yizo, all three seasons The original Shaka Zulu series with Henry Cele. The Estate, now in its third season, having launched in 2020. Mbau Reloaded: Always Rise Side Dish with...

03 Prime Video Top 5, Fatal Seduction, Spud 23.07.2023 16:08

Sex, sex, sex, and… Spud. Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode is from Prime Video and they are, in no particular order… Proof of Payment with my favourite actor Thabo Malema and Mandla Gaduka who used to play “Chopper” on Generations. Yep, that’s how old I am. The Underground Railroad with Thuso Mbedu. The episodes are extremely long but I suggest watching it as a marathon otherwise you won’t ge...

02 - Showmax Top 5, Survival of the Thickest, Kalushi 19.07.2023 12:16

From Rosemary’s murder cases to a comedy drama that celebrates plus-sized women, we’ve got you covered. Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode is from Showmax. These are suggestions of what to watch and in each episode your host, Gino, will feature titles from various platforms such as Showmax, DStv, Prime Video, Disney Plus and SABC Plus. Rosemary’s Hitlist tells the story of how Rosemary killed 6...

01 - African Couch Potato: The Mash-up 18.07.2023 11:56

Welcome to African Couch Potato: The Mash-up… Top 5 Our Top 5 for this episode are all from Netflix. These are suggestions of what to watch and in each episode your host, Gino, will feature titles from various platforms such as Showmax, DStv, Prime Video, Disney Plus and SABC Plus. Survival of the Thickest, created by comedian and actress Michelle Buteau. Unseen with Gail Mabalane. iNumber Numbe...