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The Best of Breakfast with Bongani BingwaStand-up special "Geriatric Millennial"Bongani Bingwa speaks to comedian Nik Rabinowitz about his upcoming stand-up show, Geriatric Millennial, bringing laughter and sharp wit to Sandton’s Theatre on the Square. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Prim...2025-07-2804 min
ChaiFM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 minChaiFM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 minChaiFM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 minChaiFM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 minChaiFM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 min
Chai FM2025.07.18 – Nik Rabinowitz – Has anyone ever been caught at any of your shows2025-07-1806 min
The Dan Nicholl ShowDan & Nik RabinowitzCricketing Dreams, doing comedy around the world, and dealing with depression: Comedian Nik Rabinowitz opens up on the show this week.2024-09-2633 min
Story Time with Joshua EadyStand Up Comedian Gilli Apter Explains Comedy, Trevor Noah Nationwild Working with Netflix
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Gilli Apter is a Johannesburg born-and-raised comedian, MC and comedy writer.
Gilli has worked as a comedy writer since 2005, on a variety of platforms. Her TV work includes, amongst many TV comedies; SAFTA-winning ZAnews and Those Who Can’t. She has also been writing and directing for comedian, Nik Rabinowitz for roughly the past decade, including some other notable names in lo...2024-09-031h 13
The Sandton Times HourEdition 168: Failing ForwardThe Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 168 | Week 31], Alan Knott-Craig, serial entrepreneur in the telecoms and tech space chats about his new book 'Life Lessons: How To Fail And Win’; South African comedian and actor, Nik Rabinowitz, reflects on his latest show 'Pension Killer' currently running at the Theatre on the Square in Sandton; a day in the life of an electric car driver...are we ready to make the switch and more!
2024-07-2943 minJewish board talk2024.07.26 – Being a comedian – Nik Rabinowitz2024-07-2619 min
The Brothers Streep ShowRetro Episode 48 | With Kagiso ‘KG’ Mokgadi & Nik RabinowitzPerformance pace, comedy and race, and putting children in their place.
Recorded on July 8, 2017.2024-01-191h 03The Sandton Times HourEdition 124: Rambunctious RadioTHE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, brings you the best from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks show [Edition 124 | Week 30] Marion Scher, Author of ‘Big Bully: An Epidemic of Unkindness’, talks about bullies in the workplace and schools, where they wreak havoc with their victims' mental health; Natalie Botha, General Manager of the Protea Hotels by Marriott® Balalaika Sandton chats about the extensive R2-million renovation of Lords Bar, one of the first bars in Sandton, which opened 74 years ago; Journalist with African Business Magazine, Chris Bishop, shares the success stories of two African multi...2023-07-2445 min
Your Mom with SchalkNik Rabinowitz' Mom with SchalkToday Schalk joins one of the godfathers of South African comedy, Nik Rabinowitz, for a therapy session with his brutally honest mother, Tannie Jenny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2747 minDL LINK2022.11.10 – Nik Rabinowitz, South African comedian, actor and author – Mask-free and unmuted!2022-11-1018 min
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterNik Rabinowitz - How to be a happy comedian and what to do about the ego Podcast: The Curious Cult (LS 25 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Nik Rabinowitz - How to be a happy comedian and what to do about the egoPub date: 2021-04-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of the Curious Cult, I have a fantastic chat with Nik Rabinowitz about how he got into the world of comedy, his relationship with comparison and dealing with the ego.
Nik is a full-time stand-up comedian, a part-time sit-down comedian (thanks to Zoom and onl...2022-10-301h 04
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterComic Terrorism Podcast: The Gareth Cliff Show (LS 52 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Comic TerrorismPub date: 2022-10-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization28.10.22 Pt 2 - Comedian, actor, and author Nik Rabinowitz joins the team to talk about how his upcoming show managed to get the attention of ISIS! George Mienie joins the team to give us the latest motoring news, including the top 5 cars you wouldn't want to drive during Halloween.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Real Network, whi...2022-10-301h 01
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterComedian Nik Rabinowitz in studio to introduce - Unmuted - a show that attempts to make sense of it all Podcast: Afternoon Drive with John Maytham (LS 37 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)Episode: Comedian Nik Rabinowitz in studio to introduce - Unmuted - a show that attempts to make sense of it allPub date: 2022-07-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationA handful of listeners join John Maytham and Nik Rabinowitz live at Cape Talk’s first POST-COVID (and small) live studio audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from C...2022-10-3023 min
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterWhat do we know about the alert issued by the US Embassy regarding the Johannesburg terror attack warning. Podcast: The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener (LS 34 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: What do we know about the alert issued by the US Embassy regarding the Johannesburg terror attack warning.Pub date: 2022-10-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationRyan Cummings, Signal Risk director | Director of Analysis at Signal Risk
A gay pride event and a two-week theatre show staged by Jewish comedian Nik Rabinowitz joined See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The podcast and artwo...2022-10-3007 min
The Sandton Times HourEdition 88: Four Comedians Walk Out Of A Pandemic...THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, needs a laugh! In this weeks episode [Edition 88 | Week 42] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Jason Goliath’s presents his new one-man comedy show DALA WHAT YOU MUST, IT IS WHAT IT IS at the Theatre on the Square; Mark Banks is back and ALIVE! in his new comedy show at the Studio Theatre at Montecasino; Schalk Bezuidenhout returns with his latest comedy show KEEPING UP at Emperors Palace; Nik Rabinowitz returns mask-free and UNMUTED! at the Theatre on the Square and more!
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The ChorusThe Chorus - Episode 55: Mushrooms In The Nik Of TimeIn which we welcome comedian Nik Rabinowitz, consider the power of storytelling and the value of joy over cynicism; investigate magic mushrooms; visit a dark forest in Latvia and suggest not naming your band after a plague.
COMEDY: Nik Rabinowitz Is Over It!
BOOKS: Fresh Complaint by Jeffrey Eugenides
MUSIC: All At Once - The Airborne Toxic Event
TV: Fantastic Fungi
Please give us your comments, suggestions and constructive input via our Facebook page, please: https://www.facebook.com/TheChorusPodcast2022-03-241h 04
Driving To Pretoria10. Sne Dladla: Open The Gates of SeptemberMy guest on our season 1 finalé is Ladysmith’s finest export since André Joubert, Salted Butter, and Black Mambazo.
He is a two time Fleur du Cap theatre award winning actor, dancer, singer, guitarist, drummer, beatboxer, music producer, impressionist, stand up comic, TV star, voice over artist, and writer. Before that he was an award-winning personal trainer, puppeteer, youth pastor, church organ player and child chess prodigy.
Please enjoy this conversation with my dear friend, the exponentially talented Seneliso “Sne” Dladla.
(Catch Sne’s incredible voice note inspired album VNLN Pt1. on Apple Music or Spotify by searching for “S.N.E”)2021-11-081h 31
Driving To Pretoria9. Mel Jones: Princess of WalesAfter being comedic ships in the Cape Town night for two decades, I finally sat down with someone I started out with at The Armchair Theatre in 2001.
Aside from being hilarious, excellent at baking, and a single mother to three dogs, two cats and one human, it is suspected (by me) that my guest on this episode is also descended from Welsh royalty.
Please enjoy this conversation with chocolate eclair influencer, gaming queen, and self-confessed favourite of her mom’s three kids, comedian Mel Jones.2021-11-021h 06Driving To Pretoria8. Angel Campey: The FatherloadAcclaimed comedian, radio presenter, plant communicator, under-cover oil painter and daughter of the “People of the Light” Angel Campey and Nik discuss many things, culminating in the attempted scattering of her father’s ashes in the Indian Ocean.2021-10-251h 17Driving To Pretoria7. Kurt Schoonraad: Too Damn DuidelikMy guest on episode seven is one of the OGs of the South African stand-up comedy scene. A former courier, counterfeiter, and classic car collector, he is also the founder of one of the top ten rated comedy clubs in the world. Please enjoy one of my favourite episodes of season one with comedian, actor, and german wrangler, the lovable Kurt Schoonraad.2021-10-181h 00Driving To Pretoria6. Marianne Thamm: You Have To Watch The NazisMy guest on episode six of Driving to Pretoria is an award-winning journalist, author, satirist, columnist, and recovering Roman Catholic / stand up comedian. Many credit her with helping save South Africa from the jowls of the Guptas. I credit her with being one of the smartest, bravest, funniest people I know. Please enjoy this rambling discussion with the brilliant, razor-sharp witted, and thoroughly ungovernable Marianne Thamm.2021-10-111h 10Driving To Pretoria5. Alan Committie: Nil Nisi OptimumThis week on the podcast I take a metaphorical drive to Pretoria with one of South Africa’s most gifted, respected and prolific comedians / actors / comic actors / qualified high school teachers.
According to a pre-pandemic Wikipedia entry, he’s performed “on stage, television, radio and the Internet” - proof that the man is simply way ahead of his time.
We don’t get into his relationship status on this episode, but according to www.datingcelebs.com, “we are currently in process of looking up information on his previous dates and hookups.” The same website also notes that “his...2021-10-0442 minDriving To Pretoria4. Kaneez Surka: Let Her DoSouth African born stand up comic, actor, vlogger, and improv star Kaneez Surka grew up in a former apartheid Bantustan (The Republic of the Transkei) before embarking on a gap year to India.
Eighteen gap years later she visited my house to discuss her remarkable trajectory to Indian fame, how we both landed up presenting the same titled show on different continents, and her shameful lack of cricket knowledge.
Unfortunately my hopes of expanding my repertoire of Hindi swear-words remain unfulfilled, along with my intention of establishing how I, as a forty-four year old cisgender he...2021-09-271h 09Driving To Pretoria3. Yaaseen Barnes: Falafel InfluencerMy guest in episode 3 of Driving to Pretoria is not a father, but despite this obvious disadvantage has still managed to establish himself as one of South Africa’s most prolific dad jokers.
I first met him before he’d cultivated either his impressive instagram following, or his voluptuous beard. Five years ago he opened for me at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, and after careful scrutiny, I can confirm his claims (in this episode) that we have been firm friends since.
Please enjoy this conversation with my good fr...2021-09-1740 minDriving To Pretoria2. Rob van Vuuren: Golden Leotards and Giant Fake PenisesRenowned slash revered South African actor-comedian-dancer-boxer, and former manager of the Bronkhorstspruit Caravan Park (and rooms), the “currently-buff-looking” Robert Janse van Vuuren (aka Icarus-guy, aka Twakkie, aka Robbie-Rob-Rob) discusses some of his worst on-stage moments. Also included in this episode is a brief masterclass on how to assault hecklers without being arrested.2021-09-101h 02Driving To Pretoria1. KG Mokgadi: Your Highness I Don't Know What To Do NowIn between banging his fists on the table a lot, stand up comic Kagiso “KG” Mokgadi discusses some of the challenges of being a South African comedy heavyweight, including landing on your face, dying in a casino, and being forced to perform in feathers, by candlelight, for a sultan and a woman in thrifted high heels.2021-09-0339 minDriving To PretoriaDriving To Pretoria - Available 3rd September 2021South African comedian Nik Rabinowitz has spent the last twenty years performing stand-up. Before that he grew up on a farm outside Cape Town, delivering soliloquies up pine trees and commentating on his own rugby games in three of the country’s eleven official languages. Mid-pandemic, Nik sat down to record a series of conversations with fellow performers to reconnect and reminisce about the pre-covid “olden times”, and explore a range of other topics including the behind-the-scenes world of stand-up, and the evolution of South African comedy.2021-09-0202 min
Driving To PretoriaTest BitThis is a test bit of the Nik Rabinowitz podcast.2021-04-1301 min
The Curious CultNik Rabinowitz - How to be a happy comedian and what to do about the egoIn this episode of the Curious Cult, I have a fantastic chat with Nik Rabinowitz about how he got into the world of comedy, his relationship with comparison and dealing with the ego.
Nik is a full-time stand-up comedian, a part-time sit-down comedian (thanks to Zoom and online comedy shows), a parent of three, and an all-round fascinating human.
To keep updated on Nik’s movements, catch him on LinkedIn, on Twitter and on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it far and wide and let’s start changing the world with curiosity.
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The UCOOK PodcastThe Sweet & Sour Story of Sugar, with Nik RabinowitzReady for a treat this Halloween? Special guest South African superstar Nik Rabinowitz joins host Nick Corbett on this Bite Sized episode that’s all about sugar. From the scary dishes people used to eat it with, to how we were led to believe that it’s not unhealthy, sugar has been one of humanity’s obsessions since it was first discovered it over 8 000 years ago. Listen today for some candy-coated facts, share with a friend who has a sweet tooth for trivia, and keep an eye on your sugar intake this spooky season.
2020-10-3014 minDL LINK2020.09.17 – Nik Rabinowitz – level five home-schooler, level four surfer, multi-level stay-at-home – dad,comedian,everything else – It’s time to find our sense of humour and try look for the lighter side of Covid life – the new normal as we enter level 1, and everything else in-between.2020-09-2115 min
Business Unusual PodcastNik Rabinowitz - The Lighter Side of LifeTHE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE: A CHAT WITH NIK RABINOWITZ
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher sits down with Nik Rabinowitz. As a giant in the South African comedy scene, Nik has seen it all. With an uncanny ability to leave his audience in stitches, he knows exactly what to say and when to say it. That being said, comedy aside, Nik also has a very well-rounded view society and the world at large. He brings with him knowledge about how life has changed since COVID-19 and whilst he acknowledges the realness of th...2020-06-2454 min
Jon Savage’s ... What’s Your Poison?Nik Rabinowitz, edgy comedian, deep thinker and rescuer of this show!What can i say? I got lucky. One of the greatest comedians of all time ever drops in for a impromptu start to the season, Nik Rabinowitz
Also if you want to watch the mayhem (as well as the preceding half an hour of me, not at my best, check it out here on Youtube.
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NightTalk with Gushwell BrooksÁnd now?Comedians Nik Rabinowitz & Rob Van Vuuren give us the lighter side of the #Lockdown as based on their new weekly podcast that navigates through life, family, comedy and more against the backdrop of a world gone mad. Follow them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/and-now-podcast/id1505356200See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-04-1920 min
And Now? Podcast#02 You're On Earth, There's No Cure For ThatComedians Nik Rabinowitz and Rob van Vuuren navigate their way through life, family, comedy and more against the backdrop of a world gone mad.2020-04-0500 min
And Now? Podcast01 - Who You Are Being Isnt HelpfulHosted by Nik Rabinowitz and Rob Van Vuuren.
Produced by Honeymoon Studios
Music through Biblo.tv
Intro by Richard Bruyns2020-03-3000 min
Friday ProfileFriday Profile - Nik RabinowitzGuest: Nik RabinowitzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-06-2819 min
ChaiFM2019.02.20 – Nik Rabinowitz – Comedian2019-02-2128 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS147 - A Dry White, with Nik Rabinowitz - Funny MofoSend us a textComedy. A profession intended to entertain and make people laugh- and as is said, a day without laughter is a day wasted. However, each day brings with it its own challenges, disappointments and mountains to climb; but everytime you are able to find laughter in a difficult situation, you win. Today we are joined by Nik Rabinowitz, a comedian who has managed to be moderately successful, sporting a list of achievements the likes of which many can only aspire to. For instance, he once posed nude. Not because anyone asked him to, he just...2019-02-1556 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS147 - A Dry White, with Nik Rabinowitz - Funny MofoSend us a textComedy. A profession intended to entertain and make people laugh- and as is said, a day without laughter is a day wasted. However, each day brings with it its own challenges, disappointments and mountains to climb; but everytime you are able to find laughter in a difficult situation, you win. Today we are joined by Nik Rabinowitz, a comedian who has managed to be moderately successful, sporting a list of achievements the likes of which many can only aspire to. For instance, he once posed nude. Not because anyone asked him to, he just...2019-02-1556 min
SpotlightNik Rabinowitz & Daniel BaronHysterical comedian Nik Rabinowitz joins us in studio to discuss his new show 'Dry White'. Super pop star Daniel Baron releases his new single 'Speed of Light' for Valentine's Day, and for the love of South Africa we chat about 'The Anthem Project' with Myles Brown.2019-02-1452 min
Seedpod27: Nic Rabinowitz - Wandering, Wondering JewWhat does a Jewish kid with a business science degree do with his life? Nik Rabinowitz defied his destiny and instead of a suit, decided that red fake snakeskin pants were more his thing. His “shy kid” childhood birthed the observer, and then the performer in him.Many brave and brazen moments leading up to his first gig included cold calling for an acting job, digging long-drops around Africa for a theatre troupe (whilst cooking the books on the side), and jumping out from under tables in the bizarre phenomenon that is corporate theatre. The man is very, very...2019-02-021h 09
The CasperRadio ShowNik RabinowitzNik Rabinowitz joins Casper and the team to talk comedy and his plans for the future. Plus all your usual favourites with the team. www.cliffcentral.com2018-09-211h 57SpotlightNik Rabinowitz & Cirque InfernalComedian extraordinaire Nik Rabinowitz joins us live in studio to discuss his new show 'FortyFied'. The cast of the International 'Cirque Infernal' take us to death-defying heights, and Adam Howard joins us with his trumpet, and plays magical music from The Johannesburg Big Band. A show filled with non-stop entertainment!2018-09-0656 min
The Thought Lab Podcast#26 Gilli ApterGilli Apter is a comic, writer and director. Gilli has worked as a comedy writer since 2005, on a variety of different platforms.
Her work includes: Marc Lottering’s sitcom, Loitering in Jozi; SAFTA-winning satirical news show, ZAnews and SABC3 sitcom, Those Who Can’t and Nik Rabinowitz’s one-man show, Fortyfied.
We spoke about a host of topics ranging from an in-depth look into the comedy industry, how she got into comedy and her first shows, being 30 and older, relationships and her new female only comedy show called Thundercats.2018-08-231h 52
Are You Feeling Funny?Nik Rabinowitz | Talking Mandela’s LanguageFrom having a knock-knees as a child to speaking native African clan tongues, including the famous ‘click’ language.Describing himself as ‘Africa’s funniest Jew’, Nik Rabinowitz is married to a doctor so has much to say on the topic of medicine. He’s had hernia and then two knee operations leading to the wearing of built-up shoes. He’s also a speaker of native African languages and gives us an insight into Mandela’s clan names as well as demonstrating the famous ‘click’ dialects. Nik also reveals his experiments in past-life regression where he relived his own d...2018-08-2000 min
Getting to Know Jew12. They Killed Jesus - with Nik RabinowitzSuper genius comedy hero Nik Rabinowitz returns to bless us with more Jewishness. We ruin Christmas. Gilli and Nik share what its like to perform comedy for Jews. Nik borrows some salt from a neighbour, Ryan discovers that "Reform Jew" (Jew-lite) is a thing and much much more. Get in touch: gettingtoknowjew@gmail.com2018-01-1830 min
Getting to Know Jew12. They Killed Jesus - with Nik RabinowitzSuper genius comedy hero Nik Rabinowitz returns to bless us with more Jewishness. We ruin Christmas. Gilli and Nik share what its like to perform comedy for Jews. Nik borrows some salt from a neighbour, Ryan discovers that "Reform Jew" (Jew-lite) is a thing and much much more. Get in touch: gettingtoknowjew@gmail.com2018-01-1830 minGetting to Know Jew5. The Maccabiah Games (Nik Rabinowitz)The very funny Nik Rabinowitz joins us to talk all about his gold medal-winning triumph in The Maccabiah Games. The Maccabiah Games? What's that? It's a Jewish thing. Listen to find out more.2017-11-0220 minGetting to Know Jew5. The Maccabiah Games (Nik Rabinowitz)The very funny Nik Rabinowitz joins us to talk all about his gold medal-winning triumph in The Maccabiah Games. The Maccabiah Games? What's that? It's a Jewish thing. Listen to find out more.2017-11-0220 min
The JUSTNOW Comedy PodcastNow That's What I Call a Podcast Vol. 26Spending an hour with Nik Rabinowitz is a pleasure. You can take your foot off the brake and coast into every topic under the sun. From being ultra new-age Jewish Olympians, to being heckled at old age homes, John Cena, NikNaks, Google... and Brandon is back!2017-08-2557 min
OtherwiseNik Rabinowitz: South African comedianOtherwise with Shado Twala2013-11-1147 min