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Misunderstood

Khumo Kumalo

Booking Overview

A conversational interview show covering South African politics, business, comedy, and personal perspectives, typically featuring the host’s friends, former co-hosts, and emerging local voices. Credible pitches would include early-career comedians, entrepreneurs, civic or political voices, and people with relevant personal or professional perspectives; booking difficulty is medium, and the latest listed episode is described as the show’s final episode, so active booking may no longer be available.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: South Africa

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

misunderstoodxpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Khumo Kumalo - Host of Misunderstood, leading conversations on topics including South African politics, entrepreneurship, comedy, writing, and personal experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Emerging professionals and locally relevant voices, including award-winning performers, startup founders, civic participants, and people with notable competitive or personal experiences. Several guests have a prior personal connection to the host.
Required Achievements:  
Local or regional recognition in a creative field, Early-stage entrepreneurial or civic work, Notable competitive accomplishments

Recent Guest Discussions

Lethokuhle Sikhosana - South African Politics, Coalition Politics, Cities, Diversity, And Perspectives On Home.

Rae du Plooy - Developing A Comedy Career, Performing, Running A Comedy Room, And The Pressures Of Recognition.

Lufefe Radebe - Writing, Language, Identity, Grief, And The Experiences That Shape Personal Perspectives.

Otsile Nkadimeng - Entrepreneurship, Startups, South African Politics, Local Elections, And Civic Participation.

Khumo Molefakgotla - Competitive Debating, Ambition, Unconventional Career Choices, Harvard, And Music.

Recent Topics

Society, Politics, South African Politics, Entrepreneurship, Stand Up Comedy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Misunderstood
:

Lethokuhle Sikhosana on South Africa, Coalition Politics and Home | Misunderstood Podcast

October 02, 2026

This week’s episode, Khumo Kumalo sits down with a dear friend, former Misunderstood co-host from the early days and recent graduate from the London School of Economics, Lethokuhle Sikhosana.In this conversation, they unpack South Africa, from its politics and cities to the diversity that makes it home. It is a conversation about home for the final episode of Misunderstood.In the episode, they unpack the state of local government elections and the importance of understanding coalition politic...

Rae du Plooy on Comedy, Pressure and the Journey to Newcomer of the Year | Misunderstood Podcast

September 26, 2026

This week on Misunderstood, Khumo Kumalo sits down with Rae du Plooy, the 2026 Savanna Comics’ Choice Newcomer Award winner, for a conversation about the world of comedy and the journey behind becoming a performer.Together, they unpack what it takes to run a comedy room, the work involved in creating a space for comedians and the preparation that goes into the Newcomers Showcase. They explore the world of comedy beyond what audiences see on stage, looking at the effort, pressure and preparati...

Lufefe Radebe on Love, Identity, and Uncomfortable Truths | Misunderstood Podcast

September 24, 2026

This week on Misunderstood, Khumo Kumalo sits down with his dear friend, Lufefe Radebe, for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation about their love for words, writing and the ways in which identity is formed through stories.Together, they unpack the stories we carry and the stories that shape us. They explore how these stories are told, who they are told by, whose voices are given importance and what those stories are ultimately meant to represent. Through their conversation, Khumo an...

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Frequently asked questions

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Misunderstood
:

How do I get in touch with Misunderstood?

Misunderstood is hosted by Khumo Kumalo. Its publicly listed email is misunderstoodxpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Misunderstood?

The publicly listed email for Misunderstood: misunderstoodxpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Misunderstood have?

Podseeker estimates Misunderstood reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Misunderstood?

Misunderstood typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Emerging professionals and locally relevant voices, including award-winning performers, startup founders, civic participants, and people with notable competitive or personal experiences. Several guests have a prior personal connection to the host. Common among recent guests: Local or regional recognition in a creative field; Early-stage entrepreneurial or civic work; Notable competitive accomplishments. Recent guests include Lethokuhle Sikhosana, Rae du Plooy, and Lufefe Radebe.

How hard is it to get booked on Misunderstood?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Misunderstood cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Politics, South African Politics, Entrepreneurship, and Stand Up Comedy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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