DeepSummary
The episode features an interview with Johannes Radebe, a professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing. He discusses his new tour 'House of JoJo' and his experience on the show. Johannes shares details about the audition process, the competitive nature of the show, and working with celebrity partners.
A significant portion of the conversation revolves around food, as Johannes describes his dream menu consisting of South African dishes like tripe, samp (dried corn kernels), calamari, and Malva pudding (a spongy dessert). He also talks about his love for focaccia bread and his preferred drink, a blend of prosecco and lychee liqueur.
Throughout the interview, Johannes engages in playful banter with the hosts, Ed Gamble and James Acaster, discussing topics like the infamous 'porn star martini' cocktail, the Kardashians' hypothetical cooking skills, and the hosts' inability to grasp certain South African food terms.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Johannes Radebe's new tour, 'House of JoJo,' aims to provide opportunities for international dancers to showcase their talents and stories.
- Strictly Come Dancing has a competitive nature, with celebrities initially participating for fun but eventually becoming invested in winning.
- Johannes Radebe's dream menu consists of South African dishes like tripe, samp (dried corn kernels), calamari, and Malva pudding (a spongy dessert with apricot jam).
- The 'porn star martini' cocktail was inspired by a visit to a strip club in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Johannes Radebe values kindness and understanding in the audition process, recognizing the challenges dancers face when seeking opportunities.
- The hosts, Ed Gamble and James Acaster, engage in playful banter and cultural exchanges with Johannes, exploring unfamiliar foods and drinks.
- There is a sense of secrecy and fairness maintained in the partner assignment process on Strictly Come Dancing.
- Johannes Radebe appreciates simple pleasures like freshly baked focaccia bread and expresses gratitude for the opportunities he has received.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I don't know. I bet. Quiet taste, Paul. Now that you said it's Paul who did it? I mean, I would love to just put my tongue on it.“ by Johannes Radebe
- “I would be interested to hear why it's called a porn star martini.“ by James Acaster
- “You know what I mean? And I always say, kindness goes a long way. And also, there's different times because when I. When I was auditioning and I, and that was the thing, you know, there was, there was not a lot of care to. Towards how we feel. And where that leaves you as a dancer, you know, when, when you can't book jobs because of whatever reason, you don't meet the criteria.“ by Johannes Radebe
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Episode Information
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Plosive
3/20/24
It’s time for another fab-u-lous episode, and this week’s dream diner is everyone’s favourite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Johannes Radebe.
Johannes is on tour with his new show ‘House of JoJo’ from 29 March. For dates and tickets visit johannes-live.com
Follow Johannes on Twitter @jojo_radebe and Instagram @johannesradebe
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
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