Dillan Oliphant is widely regarded as one of the sharpest comedic minds in South Africa. Known for his dry wit and impeccable timing, Dillan made his mark early on as the king of one-liners – but in recent years, he’s evolved into a masterful storyteller, using humour to bring audiences deep into his world.
In this episode of the Almost Perfect Podcast, we sit down with Dillan to talk about his journey from Eldorado Park to national stages, and how watching Chris Rock specials as a kid lit the fire that would lead to multiple stand-up comedy specials of his own. Dillan opens up about his early struggles breaking into the South African comedy scene, how things have changed over the past 9 years, and what it means to now be an inspiration to young comics coming out of his own community.
We also get into his love for Manchester United and how his passion for football has led to an unexpected second career as a hilarious sports pundit online.
If you’re an aspiring comedian looking to break into stand-up comedy in South Africa – or just a fan of clever, honest humour -this conversation with Dillan Oliphant is full of insight, laughs, and inspiration.
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