You Not Funny
Hosted by You Not Funny
Two South African comedians blend street pranks, satirical news interviews, and in-studio celebrity chats in a high-energy variety format.
This South African show is a high-energy comedy variety act in podcast form, cycling through multiple distinct formats. It blends 'Impractical Jokers'-style public pranks and challenges with 'Daily Show'-esque satirical news segments where the hosts interview the public about fabricated stories. This is interspersed with traditional, and often heartfelt, in-studio interviews with South African celebrities.
“Unlike single-format comedy podcasts, You Not Funny's rapid switching between public pranks, news spoofs, and sincere celebrity interviews creates a deliberately unpredictable variety show feel. The show's strength is its ability to shift tones dramatically, from absurd street chaos to heartfelt studio conversations.”
Who hosts this show
You Not Funny is a South African comedy podcast hosted by professional comedians Carpo More and Abuti Lolo. The show mashes up late-night satire, street pranks, and absurd challenges, often involving the public as well as celebrity guests. Produced by Azania Productions, the podcast is described as "unapologetic" and "unfiltered."
Credentials & credits
- Carpo More: Comedian, MC, Actor, Content Creator
- Abuti Lolo: Award-winning Stand-Up Comedian, MC, 'Ubumnandi Distributor' (Distributor of Fun)
Other ventures
- Carpo More: Appeared on Mzansi Magic movie 'Machansa', judge on 'The Ultimate House Party', panelist on 'Dating #NoFilter: South Africa'
- Abuti Lolo: Performed at Savanna Newcomer Showcase, has a one-man show titled 'Too Much On My Plate'
What kind of podcast
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- africa
When new episodes drop
- 01
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- 05
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- 08LIFE OF MAYEKISOMay 21, 2026 · 1h 17m
Notable episodes
- 01LIFE OF MAYEKISO
Showcases the show's surprising emotional depth, featuring a heartfelt conversation with actor Xolani Mayekiso about loss and starting over, contrasting with the usual comedic chaos.
- 02You Not Funny: Pranks Gone Wild 🤡
A compilation that serves as a perfect introduction to the 'Impractical Jokers' side of the show, featuring their most outrageous public stunts and interactions.
- 03You Not Funny: Breaking Spoofs
This compilation highlights the show's satirical 'Spoof News' format, where the hosts present fake headlines to the public to get comedic, unfiltered reactions.
- 04THE GOOD DOCTOR ft DR KHANYILE LENAKE
A prime example of the show's unique blend, where a prank about petrol prices is followed by an interview with a doctor who discusses HIV and mental health with humor.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show features two primary interview styles. In their 'Spoof News' segments, hosts Abuti Lolo and Carpo (as 'Kapo') approach the public with a microphone, often in a park or on the street. They open by presenting a provocative, entirely fabricated news story as fact—such as mandatory DNA tests at birth or women paying lobola. They then ask for the public's opinion, using follow-up questions to push the absurd premise and explore the interviewee's personal take on the fake scenario. In contrast, their in-studio celebrity interviews are more traditional, allowing guests like actor Xolani Mayekiso to discuss their careers, personal loss, and starting over in a more heartfelt setting.
A two-host show led by Carpo More and Abuti Lolo that alternates between several distinct formats: man-on-the-street interviews, public pranks, and in-studio celebrity conversations. Segments like 'Spoof News' and 'Cringe News' feature heavily, with the hosts presenting fabricated headlines to the public for comedic reactions. While pranks are confrontational and chaotic, the celebrity interviews can be surprisingly earnest and reflective.
Questions You Not Funny keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when You Not Funny reaches for it.
controversy
5- Q.01
“What do you think about the government having access to people's WhatsApps?”
This is a typical opening question for their 'Spoof News' segment, designed to get a reaction on a controversial but fake premise.
- Q.02
“Do you think the mandatory DNA test after birth is a good idea?”
Another fabricated headline used to gauge public opinion on a sensitive social issue.
- Q.03
“What do you think of P Diddy coming to South Africa to do a party?”
The hosts invent a ridiculous detail (like P. Diddy bringing baby oil) to see how the public reacts to celebrity gossip.
- Q.04
“Do you know that Father Christmas is now black?”
A provocative, fabricated premise used to get reactions on cultural and racial topics.
- Q.05
“Will mandatory DNA testing lower the cheating that's happening around the country?”
This question connects the fabricated policy directly to a common social complaint, encouraging social commentary.
personal
2- Q.01
“If you had access to your boyfriend's WhatsApp, would you do it?”
A follow-up question that makes the fake news story personal to the interviewee's life.
- Q.02
“If the Orlando Pirates were in the English Premier League, what number would they be?”
The hosts use this type of question to playfully engage with local sports fans and their biases.
advice
1- Q.01
“What does it take to become a successful 'slay queen' in South Africa?”
Asks the public to define and give advice on a specific cultural archetype.
Signature segments
- · Spoof News
- · Cringe News
- · Man-on-the-street interviews about fake headlines
- · Public space pranks (e.g., cricket in a supermarket)
- · "Welcome to You Not Funny News, the good news, ditaba tsa batho."
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books two distinct types of 'guests': random members of the South African public for their street segments, and notable South African actors (Xolani Mayekiso), musicians (Donald), and personalities (Lillian Dube, Thandeka Tshabalala) for in-studio interviews.
- Lillian Dubeon LIVING IT UP WITH LILLIAN DUBE 👑🎭😂🔥💃
- Xolani Mayekisoon LIFE OF MAYEKISO
- Thandeka Tshabalalaon WHO LET THANDEKA OUT
- Dr. Khanyile Lenakeon THE GOOD DOCTOR ft DR KHANYILE LENAKE
- Donaldon PLAY OR BE PLAYED ft. DONALD
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the evidence, the show does not appear to feature traditional integrated sponsorships, though host Carpo More has participated in a brand campaign for Standard Bank related to mental health.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch You Not Funny
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of You Not Funny?
- The podcast is hosted by two professional South African comedians, Carpo More (Solomon More) and Abuti Lolo (Lehlogonolo Mokoane).
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a comedy variety show that mixes several formats, including public pranks, man-on-the-street interviews about fake news ('Spoof News'), and in-studio conversations with celebrity guests.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- Partially. It features interviews with both the general public (for comedy segments) and South African celebrities (for more traditional conversations). It is not a dedicated interview-only show.
- Where can I watch You Not Funny?
- Full video episodes are available on the 'You Not Funny' YouTube channel. An audio version is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [02]You Not Funny - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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- [04]Comedian Carpo tried to kill himself five times | The Citizencitizen.co.za
- [05]ABUTI LOLO | QUOTES AND BOOKINGS | Comedian & MC - Entertainment Onlineentertainment-online.co.za
- [06]Abuti Lolo - South African Comedianssouthafricancomedians.com
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