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The East Coast Radio Breakfast Show is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Tune in to the show for an energizing start to your day, accompanied by a fantastic selection of music that will keep you hooked. Stay informed with the latest news updates, traffic reports, and sports highlights to ensure you're always up to date.
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5,905 Episodes
3632 – 3652

KZN Health's role in the 16 Days of Activism campaign

Dr. Sandile Tshabalala HOD for the KZN Department of Health joined the team to discuss the launch of 16 Days of Activism tomorrow and how KZN will play its part in the campaign. He also spoke about the Thuthuzela Centre and how it works.
24 Nov 2020 12AM 4 min

Darren's search for a stepdad continues - the requirements have changed

Yesterday, Darren and Keri had a chat about his desire to have a stepdad. Darren's mum is single and might be dating soon if things go according to the two hosts' plan. Although Darren would like a stepdad who owns a yacht, his mom has given him her own requirements…
23 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

Coronavirus update: Reinfection highly unlikely to happen - study

Santam said it will appeal against a court ruling that found the country's largest non-life insurer liable to pay a client's claim related to the coronavirus lockdown on Friday. And in good news, a new Oxford study, people who have contracted the coronavirus are “highly unlikely” to contract the disease…
23 Nov 2020 2AM 2 min

Be cool for the summer with the 'Denny Lovato' mushroom stroganoff

It's day eight of Darren’s Summer Detox and we hope you have enjoyed all of the smoothies last week. From the E-Mint-Em to The Berry Springer Show. This week, Daren is doing a meat-free week, which he is a bit skeptical about. So Keri Miller stepped in and has been…
23 Nov 2020 2AM 2 min

Darren wants a stepdad

It's a new week and the team is riding as a duo, not a trio because Sky has taken a day off. This morning, Darren shared something interesting about his life - His mother, who is currently visiting, is still single. Now though, Darren wants a stepdad and he asked…
22 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

Adoption process - where, how and how much?

Whether you are unable to conceive or have always wanted to give a child a loving and warm home, the process of adoption can seem overwhelming when you don’t have all the facts. This week on Keri's Couch, Keri takes a closer look at adoption. Having spoken to Jo from…
20 Nov 2020 2AM 22 min

WIN: R5000 + VOUCHERS with Fry's Family Food and the breakfast team

Last month, our producer challenged Darren and Sky to make the best infomercial advertising Fry’s 100% meat free Boerewors. Keri was disqualified because the Cake Gate Scandal is still hanging over her head The votes were split 60/40 with Darren reigning victorious with his “Wors without a name” video, even…
20 Nov 2020 1AM 2 min

Darren can't help falling in love with the Elvis Parsley smoothie

It’s been a fun week with Darren’s Summer Detox and we hope you have been enjoying the smoothies. This week we had the E-Mint-Em, the Wiz-Kale-Lifa, The Miley Citrus, and yesterday we had the Berry Springer Show. Next week, however, Keri will help Darren by sharing five meat-free recipes with…
20 Nov 2020 1AM 3 min

Bafana Bafana, massages and The Queen's Gambit have this in common

In this part of the show, we pick some things we love and approve of them. We give it a stamp that you know you can trust. Since starting the DKS stamp of approval feature, it has become one of the most-loved on ECR. One of the best things about…
20 Nov 2020 12AM 4 min

The Indian market was not welcoming to the Audi hooter

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Audi had to change the horns in their cars in India and the reason for this actually makes so much sense. Listen to the podcast to find out
19 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

The boss did not invite the team to his wedding

By now you should know that Darren, Keri and Sky are unfiltered. Well, this Friday morning, they 'exposed' their Programme Manager for not inviting them to his wedding ... he was congratulated also. In this age of social media, the team learned of the wedding on Instagram.
19 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

How old should a child be in order to be adopted?

Often times, many couples assume that adopting a baby at birth or at a very young age is the best time to adopt. While this is acceptable, Justin Foxton from The Baby Home and The Peace Agency tells Keri that adopting toddlers is encouraged. "We need to rejig our thinking…
18 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

KZN Health's plan to minimise new infections over the Festive Season

It's almost the Festive Season and while we are all excited, a question we are all asking is "what about COVID-19? how will we ensure safety?" Darren, Keri and Sky spoke to Dr Sandile Tshabalala about the health department's plan to minimise the infection rate in KZN.
18 Nov 2020 11PM 4 min

Now we know: Farting Herrings sounds like Frying Bacon

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. In the 1980s and 90s, the Swedish navy heard strange noises in the Baltic Sea and were concerned that they might be coming from Russian submarines. Upon scientific investigation, it turned out the noises were…
18 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

BREAKING NEWS: 'Darren's Lazy Boy stops the virus vaccine'

Our weather girl, Keri, expresses her disappointment at the weather last night after seeing hailstones in PMB and hoping for the same in Durban. In anticipation of the storm yesterday, Darren cleaned out his garage and sold his chair only to find out that the buyer works with our resident…
18 Nov 2020 11PM 3 min

Can we trust COVID-19 vaccines and what about those who refuse to vaccinate?

Last week on the show we had South African's leading epidemiologist Prof Salim Adfool Karim, who talked about the Pfizer vaccine; labeling it 'a game-changer.' This week, reports about a new vaccine by Moderna which has been found to be more effective than the Pfizer vaccine and does not need…
18 Nov 2020 2AM 10 min

'The time for taking notes is over' - Jasmine Opperman on terrorism in Africa

In part 3 of the interview, Jasmine Opperman - an analyst at Armed Conflict Localization and Event Data Project (ACLED) - stresses the urgency for intervention which requires more than awaiting. She talks about our government and the role that we can play in assisting Mozambique in this crisis.
18 Nov 2020 1AM 2 min

Jasmine Opperman addresses terrorism in America

The United States of America is not calling out terrorism, they are not giving it a name. According to Opperman, domestic terrorism has been a huge problem in America, e.g the Oklahoma bombing. She addresses how terrorist groups have been given freedom by getting away with hate speech under the…
18 Nov 2020 12AM 3 min
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