How's Life with Themba and Bouwer

How's Life
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South African comedy creators Bouwer and Themba dive into the lives of influential South African's to find out how life really is. 

  1. 03/03/2025

    Episode 13 : Finale

    We’ve made it to the final episode of Season 1 of How’s Life! 🎉 Bouwer and Themba reflect on the lessons, challenges, and funniest moments from the season, looking back at what they’ve learned from their guests and setting goals for an even bigger 2025. They talk about freelancing struggles, the power of saying yes, and why social media isn’t actually the problem—people are. Plus, some big-picture thoughts on success, happiness, and whether a four-day workweek could ever work. Follow us on instagram - ⁠⁠@howslifepod⁠⁠  Themba - ⁠⁠@themba_robin ⁠⁠ Bouwer - ⁠⁠@bouwerbosch

    32 min
  2. Episode 12 : Shonisani Masutha

    02/24/2025

    Episode 12 : Shonisani Masutha

    In this episode, we sit down with Shonisani Masutha, an actress, entrepreneur, and writer who’s been making waves in the entertainment industry. From childhood stardom on Small Talk to landing major acting roles, to launching her own braid line, Shoni shares her journey of reinvention, resilience, and creative hustle. She talks about why she loves live auditions, her unexpected path into writing for TV, and how she ended up becoming the first Black actress to lead an Indian Bollywood show. Oh, and let’s not forget her intense 75-day challenge—her own Shoni-fied version of self-improvement that includes drinking a ton of water, reading daily, and making friends with every street vendor in her neighborhood. Follow Shonisani on Instagram at @shonisani_m Follow us on instagram - ⁠⁠@howslifepod⁠⁠  Themba - ⁠⁠@themba_robin ⁠⁠ Bouwer - ⁠⁠@bouwerbosch

    1h 12m
  3. Episode 11 : Rozanne McKenzie

    02/17/2025

    Episode 11 : Rozanne McKenzie

    In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rozanne McKenzie—radio host, TV presenter, voice artist, and all-around powerhouse. She opens up about the highs and lows of freelancing, the constant hustle of the entertainment industry, and the brutal reality of audition rejections. We also dive into some unexpected moments, like her time in musical theatre eating a Tinky every night for 207 shows, navigating parenting in the public eye, and her thoughts on the insane power of social media in today’s industry. Follow Rozanne on Instagram at @rozmckinsta Follow us on instagram - ⁠⁠@howslifepod⁠⁠  Themba - ⁠⁠@themba_robin ⁠⁠ Bouwer - ⁠⁠@bouwerbosch

    58 min
  4. Episode 10 : Mo Mothebe

    02/10/2025

    Episode 10 : Mo Mothebe

    In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Mo Mothebe, a comedian, writer, and all-around hilarious storyteller. Mo takes us through the chaos of auditions, the dark art of writing for Comedy Central Roasts, and why South Africans really flew in a Santa from the UK. We also unpack the realities of freelancing, the wildest social media clapbacks, and the unexpected struggles of being a professional funny person. Find Mo on instagram - ⁠@mo_mothebe⁠ Follow us on instagram - ⁠⁠@howslifepod⁠⁠  Themba - ⁠⁠@themba_robin ⁠⁠ Bouwer - ⁠⁠@bouwerbosch

    57 min
  5. Episode 9 : Courtnaé Paul

    02/03/2025

    Episode 9 : Courtnaé Paul

    Olympic Breakdancer Courtnaé Paul joins Bouwer and Themba for a deep dive into how the Olympics went down, how Courtnaé got into breaking and of course how life is. Find Courtnaé on instagram - @courtnae_paul Follow us on instagram - @hows_life_pod Themba - @themba_robin Bouwer - @bouwerbosch

    1h 11m
  6. Episode 8 : Brent Lindeque

    01/27/2025

    Episode 8 : Brent Lindeque

    The Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque joins Themba and Bouwer to talk about all good things, including the worldwide RAK Nomination, Brent's parents getting stuck in a car for 2 days and Oprah Winfrey. Follow Brent on instagram - ⁠@GoodThingsGuy⁠ Follow us on instagram - ⁠@hows_life_pod⁠ Themba -⁠ @themba_robin⁠ Bouwer - ⁠@bouwerbosch

    1h 13m
  7. Episode 7 : Dan Patlansky

    01/20/2025

    Episode 7 : Dan Patlansky

    Themba & Bouwer sit down with legendary guitarist Dan Patlansky to talk about making music in the modern era, the challenges of balancing creativity and parenthood, and whether he truly is one of the best guitarists in the world. Plus, Themba treats us to a special performance of Wonderwall. Find Dan Patlansky on instagram - @danpatlansky Follow us on instagram - @howslifepod Themba - @themba_robin Bouwer - @bouwerbosch

    59 min
  8. Episode 6 : Zelda La Grange

    12/10/2024

    Episode 6 : Zelda La Grange

    In this episode, Bouwer and Themba have an inspiring conversation with Zelda La Grange about her latest book, What Nelson Mandela Taught Me. Together, they reflect on the lessons from Nelson Mandela’s legacy and share their hopes for the future of South Africa. "⁠What Nelson Mandela Taught Me⁠" is now available. Follow Zelda on instagram  ⁠@zeldalagrangesa⁠ Watch and subscribe to How's life on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠@hows_life_pod⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@themba_robin⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@bouwerbosch⁠

    56 min
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South African comedy creators Bouwer and Themba dive into the lives of influential South African's to find out how life really is. 

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