Dalin Oliver, comedian and sports presenter on Goodhope FM, discusses his improbable journey as a high school mathematics and history teacher to becoming one of South Africa's most loved comedians and voices on radio. His comedy shows "I Came, I Taught, I Left", "Face for Radio" and "Day Zero: the Water Shortage Comedy Tour" have each had very successful runs and are currently available for viewing on Showmax. Dalin also made his on-screen debut in a lead starring role in the action comedy movie Finders Keepers in 2017. Dalin's story truly illustrates the value of perseverance, investing in yourself and grabbing your opportunities with both hands when they come; his start in radio came while at university by him entering a campus DJ search on a dare and it was while procrastinating before studying for an exam that the seeds of the comedy persona of https://dalinoliver.com/ was born. If ever you needed proof that taking your shot will reap rewards, then this is the episode for you!
Jared and Dalin discuss a variety of topics:
- The meaning of success as a comedian (8:20)
- Vin Diesel and comedy being rooted in self-deprecating humour (15:45)
- He Came, He Taught, He Left...literally! From teaching to comedy (22:37)
- Intergenerational trauma and its effects on career choices (29:40)
- Sexy Chick - Dalin's big break (32:45)
- Authenticity and being comfortable with yourself and your accent (43:15)
- Persevering when there's no clear career path to progression (45:20)
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