Show notes
In a week where no one in the world is paying any attention to the film industry or actors as a whole, the 2 Broke Twimbos decide to shine a light on a Zimbabwean actor who has made a name for himself not only at home, but in South Africa, the continent and even Hollywood itself, the star of Yellow Card himself, Leroy Gopal. The pair have a great chat what will ultimately be a Part 1 episode, with more to follow, covering everything from Yellow Card, being mentored by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon, his acting experience on TV in South Africa and much more! But before the podcast is over, Dan & Phil share their coherent and cohesive thoughts on the now infamous slap heard around the world, the exchange between Chris Rock and Will Smith at The Oscars. Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:49 - Intro02:30 - Introduction of Leroy Gopal 08:20 - Leroy’s early years19:52 - Auditioning for Yellow Card33:20 - After success, an educational trip to New York City37:45 - Film School in South Africa then Backstage!42:30 - Portraying a gay man in One Way almost derails Leroy’s career54:10 - TV vs Movies? 61:50 - What was Leroy’s biggest stumbling block at the peak of his career? 68:07 - End of Part 1 with Leroy70:40 - The Oscars…. Will Smith… Chris Rock… Was it all staged?90:15 - Was Will Smith right to have done what he did? 101:46 - Hypotheticals131:28 - New MusicSubscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhere podcasts are available. We have a new unified link that will take you to the podcast on whatever your preferred app is, as well all the other links you will need to support and enjoy the podcast:2BT LinkPlease rate and review, and support us on Patreon!
