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
212 – 232

Katie Melua drops a new love song

A gloriously cinematic exploration of love, with lyrics written by Katie Melua, and production by Leo Abrahams – ‘A Love Like That’ is a true tour-de-force of artistic and lyrical maturity. This is songcraft at its finest, with Melua’s faultless performance completely inhabiting the song, and the musical presentation and…
27 Jul 2020 8 min

How are some people finding success in lockdown?

Cue life and business coach Jason Bernic, who is going to help us figure out what it s that make some of us flourish under pressure and others - Netflix and chill! What is that special something, what is the magic potion and do we all have it? Listen here:
21 Jul 2020 28 min

Izelle Hoffman is making magic with mushrooms!

In this weeks 'one ingredient lockdown challenge' Izelle - a lifestyle chef and author - is giving us an incredible mushroom recipe! By now you know that each week we talk about the best foods to eat, and the why behind them with our 'Mindful Eating' maven, Izelle Hoffman! This…
21 Jul 2020 21 min

Need help? Want to offer help? Brent has all the info

It's day 5 million of lockdown and more and more of us are starting to feel the pinch, mentally, physically and financially. I got our Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque on a Zoom call to chat about what we can do to help, where we can get help if we…
20 Jul 2020 29 min

Teaching families the language of love with wordless books

What does a child need to grow? Although food, shelter, and bundles of love are at the top of the list, Kaathima Ebrahim believes communication is equally as important. Having conversations with kids, whether about trees or tying shoelaces, is vital for their development. It helps build a strong relationship…
15 Jul 2020 10 min

What's cooking this week with Izelle Hoffman?

This week on the one ingredient lockdown challenge with lifestyle chef Izelle Hoffman, we are talking cranberries!With her mindful approach to eating, drinking and living, Izelle Hoffman has fast become one of the most trusted voices in the health and wellness space. In her cookbook, 'Mindful Eating', Izelle challenges you…
14 Jul 2020 23 min

COVID-19 sowed seeds of disorder for farmers. This is the solution they cultivated

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, life still grows. While farmers have continued working during lockdown, the closure of schools, workplaces, and restaurants have left them with a surplus of produce. At the same time, countless people have lost their jobs and income, severely impacting their ability to provide…
8 Jul 2020 10 min

It's World Chocolate Day!

And that means only one thing! Our 'Food Fairy Godmother' Izelle Hoffman is here with another incredible recipe! Each week, Izelle has joined us via Zoom to help us turn a drab ingredient into a fab meal for everyone in our house! This week it's all about chocolate! Well, cacao…
7 Jul 2020 30 min

This triathlete is going the distance to destigmatise addiction

Going for a Sunday morning run is nothing short of remarkable for Costa Carastavrakis. For years, he spent most weekends in the throes of depression after nights out fuelled by drugs and alcohol. His days were permeated with shame. But today, Carastavrakis has been sober for over a decade. He’s…
2 Jul 2020 14 min

Feeling stuck?

Lockdown, global pandemic, the threat of getting very ill - all these things have us social distancing and refocusing on the bigger picture.Some of us are meditating, some of us are exercising, some of us are questioning everything, and that's okay! Many, many people are in spaces that don't bring…
1 Jul 2020 30 min

Our one ingredient lockdown challenge this week will spark debate

2019 was the year of "pineapple on pizza or nah" and the two sides vehemently defended their opinions! Tonight, our lifestyle chef and Food Fairy Godmother, Izelle Hoffman, is reopening that debate, mindfully! Pineapple, yes or no? Maybe this recipe and the mindful reasons behind pineapple will change your mind?Another…
30 Jun 2020 35 min

Clement Khoza chats to me about rebranding and his latest single!

Clement Khoza, aka Charlie Mindgames has been in the industry for over 20 yers, working alongside some of the biggest names. This year he has rebranded an re-emerged as an artist, singer and songwriter who is truly to himself. With an outlook that leans into the positive and advice for…
30 Jun 2020 8 min

Monday motivation brought to you by our Good Things Guy!

This week we are celebrating the good, and Brent Lindeque has all of it on Goodthingsguy.com!Every Monday, I get Brent on a Zoom call to speak about all the best things and most inspirational people to inspire, uplift, and motivate us! This week we celebrate a young Capetonian doing the…
29 Jun 2020 24 min

Amy Jones on her brand new single!

She is our last #JacaHotHit this week, and might take the title! You can vote on Facebook and Twitter by liking and sharing the post! The single is called 'dance on my own' and Amy and I spoke about the meaning, lockdown and facing your demons!
25 Jun 2020 8 min

By helping others, one woman kept her business going throughout lockdown

In a world in lockdown, many businesses, both small and large, are facing closure. Jo Watts, owner of talent acquisition company, 'Talent Brand', joined me on a Zoom call to talk about that, sleepless nights, and an initiative that is going to change everything!We are all under stress and pressure…
24 Jun 2020 41 min

Izelle Hoffman is helping us kill germs with this week's recipe!

Cookbook author, lifestyle chef, and Mindful Eating warrior Izelle Hoffman joins us weekly for a one ingredient lockdown challenge. This week she's bringing out the big guns! We are in winter, flu season, and a global pandemic, and you know Izelle is going to keep us healthy and happy with…
23 Jun 2020 21 min

Our homes are their hope. This is how 120 rescues made it through a crisis

At the TEARS Animal Rescue centre in Cape Town, every morning starts with a symphony of excitement. First comes the percussion. Paws pound against metal mesh to form the beat. Next, a choir of howls. Pit bulls, tiny lap dogs, and pavement specials all bay in varied intonations, sounding the…
22 Jun 2020 10 min
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