Jacaranda FM Danny Painter

Danny Painter

Danny Painter eases you into your weekday evenings with three hours of iconic love songs, every Monday to Thursday from 19:00 to 22:00.
Her show is a space for connection where listeners can dedicate songs to loved ones, send shout-outs, and share stories of love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Send your requests via SMS to 37942 or WhatsApp her on 084 850 0942. In her catch up podcasts, expect laughter, reflection and interviews with your favourite artists - all wrapped in Danny’s signature warmth and authenticity.
Occasionally English South Africa Relationships · Self-Improvement
301 Episodes
112 – 132

The future is female. Even in space

Brittany Bull’s squad may look like any other high-school girl gang, but they’re so much more than that. The teenagers are part of the team behind the launch of South Africa’s first privately-owned satellite to make it into space.
18 Feb 2021 19 min

We are eating 'heart smart' this week!

This week on the mindful living segment, Danny and Izelle talk seriously about heart health and how we can eat to look after our hearts! Izelle Hoffman is a lifestyle chef, cookbook author, and mindful eating champion, she joins Danny on a podcast this week to chat about heart health…
16 Feb 2021 21 min

Press play: An honest guide to the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood

Terence Mentor has a confession. He used to be jealous of the bond that his two-year-old shared with his wife. When Mentor made the admission on social media, his fears resonated with other parents.“People are full of advice for first-time moms,” he says. “But there’s little out there on how…
15 Feb 2021 19 min

Valentine's day with Danny and Izelle!

It's almost Valentine's day, in a pandemic! What could we possibly to do make the day special for ourselves and out loved one? Izelle has you covered!
9 Feb 2021 20 min

The cancer survivor who walked out of hospital and up Kilimanjaro

Is there anything Bala Gangiah can’t do? At 57 years old, he’s opened his own restaurant, run more than 20 marathons and published three books. But when doctors discovered a cancerous cyst on his kidney, the diagnosis threw Gangiah off course. Within a month, he was forced to have the…
4 Feb 2021 16 min

Marichelle on her brand new single!

Singer and songwriter Marichelle joins Danny to chat about her latest single - You and Me! She also chats about writing and recording and working with Jazzy D!
4 Feb 2021 5 min

'21 days to create a habit is a myth' - a life coach explains

We've all heard the saying, 'it takes 21 days to create a new habit or break an old one', right? Well, it may be wrong! It may take far longer than just 21 days and require a little more work on your part, but the result will be worth it!…
3 Feb 2021 47 min

We can have parties in the park, even in lockdown!

Nasrene is a local singer songwriter who's exploded onto the local scene mid lockdown, reminding us all that 'the bad times don't last'Her single, 'Parties in the Park', is a message to all of us having a hard time in various stages of lockdown, reminding us that we will one…
2 Feb 2021 11 min

The power of a pen: How this artist drew himself out of abuse and poverty

Katlie Mokhoabane had no escape. Growing up in an impoverished and abusive household, there was nowhere for him to run when the violence erupted.But the one thing he did have was a ballpoint pen. Drawing strength from the arbitrary item, Mokhoabane is transforming his past traumas into powerful works of…
28 Jan 2021 14 min

Danny Painter catches up with Izelle Hoffman

Every Tuesday on 'Love Songs with Danny Painter', lifestyle chef and cookbook author Izelle Hoffman joins Danny for a segment on 'mindful living'.They talk food, TV, body, mind, and more food! Each week, Izelle brings a recipe from her 'Mindful Eating' cookbook, which she shares with us, explaining why the…
26 Jan 2021 16 min

No filter: Meet the photographer showcasing raw stories from the streets

Joshua Rubin is no idle spectator. He’s a documentary photographer and videographer who immerses himself in the details of other people’s lives.Compelled by the stories that each of us carry and the desire to amplify them, Rubin spends hours driving around Cape Town searching for willing conversationalists. Focusing on marginalised…
21 Jan 2021 20 min

Izelle Hoffman is back!

With January winding down, some of that motivation we had at the beginning of the year may be winding down along with it!Cue Izelle Hoffman! Our Mindfulness Maven! Our Lifestyle Chef! Our Mind, body, and spirit coach! She is back and she is going to help us all live more…
21 Jan 2021 23 min

Julia Church is our dance song inspiration in 2021

Based in the UK by way of Durban, Julia Church grew up enamoured by the sounds of trailblazers Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Nora Jones.Based in the UK by way of Durban, Julia Church grew up enamoured by the sounds of trailblazers Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon…
20 Jan 2021 14 min

New year, new 'Good Things'!

Brent Lindeque and Danny spent all of last year sharing only the 'goodest' news stories from our beautiful country! This year, it gets bigger, better, and 'gooder'! And this year is kicking off, officially, this week with Brent and Danny jumping onto a Zoom to reunite and highlight all the…
18 Jan 2021 19 min

How a mom with a differently abled kid started a school

L.U.C.C.A. recognises that each child is an individual. They aim to create a safe, caring and respectful multicultural environment for all their learners with challenges. Their objective is to foster a desire to learn, to boost self-confidence and to nurture the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child…
17 Dec 2020 15 min

Burned out? Two life coaches weigh in!

This week our life and business coach Jason Bernic has brought a fellow coach, Beth Schneiter, to help us, specifically to fix burnout! Beth Schneiter, owner of Wildflower Transformation Coaching, specialises in working with women who are at risk of stress and burnout by focusing on limiting beliefs and emotions…
17 Dec 2020 38 min

Roxane Hayward is a name you will remember!

She is young, she is driven, she is a powerhouse of talent, grit, and love, and she is changing the world, one day at a time! Born in Johannesburg and based in L.A, this young woman is making waves in the international acting scene, in projects like 'Death Race -…
17 Dec 2020 49 min

It's our last Mindful Eating recipe for 2020!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... even in lockdown! And this week Izelle Hoffman is helping us get ready for our Christmas feasts - Mindfully! Her love language is food, she cooks and shares and loves a big, busy, loud table of kids and grown ups and crackers!…
15 Dec 2020 20 min

The dog moms making a difference in all of our lives!

Imagine having an app that was a one-stop shop for you and your dog or cat? From staying on top of their vaccinations and having their medical history on hand to keeping abreast of food and health trends, being able to shop online and have a video consultation with a…
14 Dec 2020 12 min

Holidays with pets - A vet weighs in!

This year has been tough on all of us, but for some of our furry friends its been the best year ever, having mom and dad home more often and spending more time with them! But, with December holidays around the corner, that all may change! Dr Marika Wium of…
9 Dec 2020 25 min
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