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
272 – 292

Jason Bernic has some lockdown survival tips!

He's a life coach, a dad, a husband, a business owner and our friend and he wants us to survive this lockdown in the best possible way! I chatted to him about everything form Panama days to home workouts and setting time aside for those date nights!
6 Apr 2020 26 min

Steffy Forrester has some great lockdown tips for us!

With the whole world on pause, Danny spoke to one of our favourite soapie stars about how she's surviving lockdown! She's been on our screens and in our homes for the last 13 years as part of the cast of one of the longest running television shows in the world…
6 Apr 2020 25 min

The Yellow Box changing lives one pair of glasses at a time!

Healthcare is a human right. But medical attention comes at a price not everyone can afford. When optometrist Werner Fourie assisted an elderly woman with an eye test and glasses, she confided to him that it was the best day of her life. Finally, she could see again. That’s when…
6 Apr 2020 14 min

Another night of spaghetti bolognese?

Not anymore! Izelle Hoffman is here and she is ready to help us cook delicious, nutritious food for the whole family - with what you already have! Izelle is a lifestyle chef and the author of 'Mindful Eating'. We met her a few weeks back and for the next few…
31 Mar 2020 30 min

How will we remember this time in our lives?

Will we look back and think of our lockdown as a time of fear and stress or will we look back and see a time of healing and togetherness, no matter the social distanceBrent Lindeque, our Good Things Guy, is going with the latter! In a video he shared to…
30 Mar 2020 14 min

CBD and THC: What is it and how can it help us?

With the focus on immunity and staying COVID-19 free, we are turning to more 'unconventional' ways to keep ourselves and our families healthy! From Elderberry to turmeric, I have seen every lotion, potion, and pill advertised as a 'miracle' cure and immune booster, but what about CBD and THC oils?…
25 Mar 2020 20 min

Business in the age of the global pandemic

In this current climate, businesses of all shapes and sizes are looking to the future worryingly. How can they survive during a time of social distancing and even more stringent measures Cue Jason Bernic, our resident life and business coach! Jason is a life coach, a business owner, and a…
23 Mar 2020 32 min

We all need some good news today!

In this time of social distancing, social media warriors and anxiety over the future, good news is something we all need... desperately! This week, because both he and Danny are practicing social distancing and working from home, they caught up via Zoom and spoke about a bank that is doing…
23 Mar 2020 14 min

How music is creating harmony between rival gangs

While violence has infiltrated many of the neighbourhoods, composer and music director Karien de Waal is offering these communities an alternative. 'JOIN BANDS, NOT GANGS' is an initiative that empowers the youth to make music instead of giving in to the violent call of gang affiliation. “Music has the power…
23 Mar 2020 11 min

Hilton Pelser joins Danny to talk 'Moffie'!

After being part of the hugely successful 'Kissing Booth', this incredible South African actor landed the role of a lifetime! Hilton Pelser auditioned for the local film 'Moffie' 'countless times' - and even shaved his beard for the role! "Another young actor who came for countless castings is Hilton Pelser…
19 Mar 2020 17 min

The dancer risking her body to fly!

She grabs onto the silk fabric and pulls with all her strength, maneuvering herself upwards. Usually, Sherise Dreyer is bound to a wheelchair. But through aerial dancing, she’s learnt to fly. Dreyer was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. Even the slightest movement could lead to a fracture…
19 Mar 2020 7 min

KLA is here with brand new music!

Featuring Patty Monroe, KLA's brand new song, 'Nobody's Looking', is already burning up the airwavesFormerly known as 'Miss Kay', this South African singer, songwriter, and model is definitely here to stay! A real 90's wonder, KLA admits to having a lot of 90’s RnB influences in her music, drawing inspiration…
17 Mar 2020 11 min

How you can be a leader in the coronavirus outbreak!

Need some good news amidst the coronavirus chaos? Look no further! Every Monday, Brent Lindeque - the Good Things Guy, joins Danny in studio! They laugh, they cry, and they talk about only good things! This week they chat the coronavirus and how YOU can lead the way to stop…
16 Mar 2020 13 min

Shakey Graves is on his way!

His name is Shakey Graves, not really, it's actually Alejandro Rose-Garcia, and he is a singer songwriter from America. He started out as a one-man band, borrowing a kick drum. Danny discovered him though a YouTube and wine night and fell in love with his Audiotree session of his 'Roll…
9 Mar 2020 8 min

"Since the first day of school I faced bullying" - Chad Esau

Chad Esau was born to stand out with his striking features and soulful personality. But when he was younger, other children only paid attention to the patterns on his body. Esau has vitiligo, a skin condition that affects pigmentation. “Since the first day of school, I faced bullying,” Esau says…
5 Mar 2020 7 min

Jethro Tait is our Celeb Co host!

He's a singer and songwriter from Cape Town, but you wouldn't know! With an international sound, this poet has written for some of the biggest names in the industry. He is in studio to talk about his new single, 'SAD', and to tell us a little more about himself, his…
5 Mar 2020 23 min

The rescue that started the 'Spekboom Project' is in studio!

From rescuing owls to recycling plastic - and now the Spekboom revolution. Owl Rescue Centre never stop trying to make the world a better place. You've definitely seen a post or two on Facebook talking about the wonders of the Spekboom plant, AKA the Portulcaria Afra. A local succulent that…
28 Feb 2020 23 min

What happens when you put Yolz Channel and Bill and Melinda Gates together?

Yolenda 'Yolz' Jawe of 'Yolz Channel' has partnered with Bill and Melinda Gates for their 2020 Annual Letter! Penned by Bill and Melinda Gates themselves, the Annual Letter tackles challenges that the world is currently facing and probes conversation around these important issues. 'Yolz Channel' gained popularity with her videos…
28 Feb 2020 21 min
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