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East Coast Breakfast

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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5,901 Episodes
220 – 240

Imagine finding a spitting cobra in your toilet

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Always check your toilet for snakes before you sit! A Mozambique spitting cobra was found in the ladies public toilet at Phalaborwa Gate! Can you imagine if they didn't check before they sat down? Ouch…
4 Feb 2025 10PM 2 min

Lorraine's ultimate glow-up surprise

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Lorraine Govender from La Mercy admitted she hasn’t had the confidence or time to update her profile picture in years! Darren, Sky, and Carmen sprang into action - teaming up with their partners to arrange a new wardrobe, hair, makeup, a facial, a photoshoot, a social media expert, AND they…
4 Feb 2025 2AM 6 min

N2 CIT Heist: "I was petrified; my hands were literally shaking"

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
KZN woke up to a huge traffic jam on the N2 caused by a cash-in-transit heist that turned deadly. The crime scene delayed KZN drivers, causing frustration and fear. We spoke to various people on the ground who gave updates on the situation.
3 Feb 2025 11PM 3 min

PapaWawa's Soweto Derby predictions and big hat secrets

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
East Coast Breakfast sat down with PapaWawa – the Kaizer Chiefs superfan and the People's Chairman! He gave us his bold prediction for the Soweto Derby and revealed the secret to fitting his big hat in the car! Don’t miss this fun, unmissable chat!
31 Jan 2025 1AM 15 min

Here's what AI rated our profile pics, and we're helping someone pimp their profile

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Since Sky got his new glasses, he's been trying to change his profile picture, but Carmen won't let him. So, she used AI to find out if their profiles are really as cool as they think? Also, someone's wife pleaded with the team to help her husband pimp his profile…
30 Jan 2025 12AM 6 min

Sky's parental dilemma

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Sky Tshabalala faced yet another awkward parenting dilemma: Should people without kids be invited to a children's birthday party? The debate sparked after Carmen Reddy was left off the guest list for Sky's son's birthday party. Never has a topic divided KZN so much! Listen to some of the wild…
28 Jan 2025 11PM 3 min

How often should you change your profile picture?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
How often should you change your WhatsApp profile picture? Sky Tshabalala asked the people of KZN after rocking his new glasses! He’s been wearing contact lenses for years, but now he’s temporarily switched to glasses. Although, it seems profile pictures are more complicated than we thought. Some people meticulously plan…
28 Jan 2025 12AM 3 min

Heart surgeon turned comedian? Bassem Youssef shares his crazy journey

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Bassem Youssef, the man dubbed 'The Egyptian Jon Stewart', joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of his first-ever South African tour, The Middle Beast. From his days as a heart surgeon to hosting the most-watched political satire show in the Arab world, Bassem's story is as inspiring as it is hilarious…
27 Jan 2025 2AM 5 min

Avonford Secondary School's talented kids showcase their gifts!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
East Coast Breakfast visited Avonford Secondary School for Day 1 of My School Rules and boy did they have a show for us. From the amazing energy on the school premises, the warmth of the staff, to the insanely talented bunch of kids; Avonford truly brought the My School Rules…
20 Jan 2025 3AM 6 min

Cape Town crowned the best city in the world

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
What makes a city the best in the world? Andrew Hallet, Content Director of Time Out Magazine, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the recent survey that crowned Cape Town as number one globally. Andrew shares some of the 44 factors that put Cape Town on top, from its high…
16 Jan 2025 12AM 4 min

Bunking 101: KZN shares their failed attempts at bunking school

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky and Carmen dive into the wild stories of bunking school! From sneaky trips to Wimpy and daring East Coast Radio adventures, to bunking for dates and brushes with the law, our listeners left no story untold. But the highlight? Sky Tshabalala’s confession about the "one time" he bunked…
16 Jan 2025 12AM 9 min

Straight A's: Kwandokuhle Mhlungu's inspiring Matric results

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
East Coast Breakfast sits down with Kwandokuhle Mhlungu, a 2024 matriculant from Phendukani Full Service High School in Newcastle, who recently aced her finals with phenomenal results, achieving 97% for Life Science, 92% for Zulu, 89% for English, and a perfect 100% for Life Orientation. Kwandokuhle shares how her hard…
16 Jan 2025 12AM 3 min

What the heck? An ex-Springboks coach joins politics and Drake drops his lawsuit

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
What the heck with Carmen Reddy is always intense. You'll never guess which Springbok coach joined politics. Hugh Jackman's complicated love life has everyone talking and Drake dropped his lawsuit against Kendrick, but he's still suing his label. What the heck?
15 Jan 2025 10PM 3 min

Caden Govender's incredible rise to number 1 in KZN for Matric 2024

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Meet Caden Govender, the top achiever in KwaZulu-Natal’s Matric 2024 results. He joined East Coast Breakfast to share the secrets behind his extraordinary success and the mindset that led him to surpass thousands of students and claim the #1 spot in the province. From his relentless determination to unwavering discipline,…
15 Jan 2025 12AM 3 min

KZN's top Matric achievers inspire the class of 2025

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky and Carmen celebrated the incredible achievements of KZN's 2024 matriculants as they shared their academic success on East Coast Breakfast. From bachelor's passes to an astounding 10 distinctions, these students are proof that hard work and determination pays off. Listen to these inspiring stories and boosts of motivation…
14 Jan 2025 12AM 6 min

World renowned Virus Hunter, Prof. Tulio De Oliveira on HMPV - Should we be worried?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
What is HMPV and will it cause the world to go into another lockdown? These are just some of the questions that Virus Hunter, Virologist and Bio-informatician Prof. Tulio De Oliveira answered on East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning. Listen to Darren, Sky, and Carmen’s conversation with one of TIME100’s…
13 Jan 2025 5AM 8 min

Matric results day: The intense memories and life-changing experiences

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Where were you when you got your matric results? In this episode, we dive into heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from callers who remember that life-changing moment like it was yesterday. From surprises in the newspaper to unexpected pregnancies and fears over Trigonometry and Afrikaans, these stories capture the emotions…
13 Jan 2025 12AM 4 min

Durban Super Giants’ captain Keshav Maharaj shares his insights ahead of T20 Showdown

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the Durban Super Giants’ journey in the Betway SA20 tournament as captain Keshav Maharaj joins East Coast Breakfast. Keshav shares his thoughts on the team’s strategy, their star-studded lineup, and the incredible support from Durban fans. Plus, a lighthearted exchange with Darren about crowd-catching…
10 Jan 2025 3AM 2 min

Reeling in the new year with Vinesh Soogreem

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Vinesh Soogreem joined East Coast Breakfast to reel in the new year, speaking on the east coast fishing season and all its great catches, despite a few challenges. Blue Lagoon and the Umgeni Estuary are off-limits, but other KZN spots are still producing. Take a listen to plan your perfect…
10 Jan 2025 12AM 3 min

Seth Shezi Serves Up Lifestyle, Laughs & MasterChef Magic

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Creative polymath and Celebrity MasterChef SA winner Seth Shezi joins East Coast Breakfast for a feast of fun! From haute cuisine to high-end lifestyle, discover his tips on living your best life, his foodie secrets, and the stories behind the magic that makes him a true tastemaker. Don’t miss this…
9 Jan 2025 12AM 10 min
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