Episode 5

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29th Oct 2025

What I Tell My Kids About Being Themselves: Lessons from the Learner Husband Himself – Stuart Taylor

Our guest this week, Stuart Taylor — one of South Africa’s most loved comedians — takes us through decades of comedy, life, and relationships. From building a career on stage to navigating the joys and challenges of marriage and parenthood, Stuart shares how personal experiences shape his comedy and his perspective on life.

In this episode:

The early days of South African comedy and how fresh voices found their audience

Turning life experiences — marriage, parenting, and societal moments — into material that resonates.


The creative journey behind shows like Odd Man Out, Techni-Coloured, and Bespoke.


Lessons from live audiences, hecklers, and testing material in real time.


Reflections on relationships, partnership, and the “Learner Husband” experience.


Why South Africans have a unique ability to find humour in adversity.


Links:


Learner Husband: Kurt Schoonraad on Cross-Cultural Love & Teen Parenting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UboZXaXpzRk


Stuart Taylor - Odd Man Out Tickets

The Baxter Cape Town 13 to 15 November 2025

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1572249447

Theatre on the Square JHB 18 to 23 November 2025

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1570702202


MENstruation Foundation – End Period Poverty

https://menstruation.foundation

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Dave Waugh

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Dave Waugh accidentally built a media company simply by saying “yes” to things. After more than a decade of helping voices around the world craft their podcasts and sound their best, he figured it was time to turn his powers on himself — and see what happens.

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Khosi Aphane

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Makhosazana Aphane - known to just about everyone as Khosi (because no other nickname ever survives) is a part-time netball star, an Applied Stats student with dreams that reach far beyond numbers, and a storyteller at heart. Her real passion? Sharing stories that inspire, encourage, and bring a little laughter along the way.