Hidden Joy, The Act of Being Funny: Jerry Mcspanky

In the final week of Misunderstood for 2025, Khumo Kumalo has the honour of sitting across from stand-up comedian Jerry McSpanky. In this episode, they talk about Jerry’s journey in comedy, how he crafts jokes and thinks about the audience, what he deems a good joke, and how he finds laughter that is relatable and accessible. Moreover, they speak about the comedy industry in South Africa, where it is going, and how it is growing from year to year. Finally, we touch on the impact of digital media in the space of comedy and ask what truly makes a good comic.