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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5,919 Episodes
3520 – 3540

Darren has another 'Banana' in his life

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
The only Banana that Darren Maule ever talks about is his Anna, but now he has another one - well, plenty. He brought his banana(s) to the studio on Friday for the team to taste and wanted to know how they are actually harvested. Listen to the podcast for more.
22 Jan 2021 1AM 7 min

Allow us to pay your bills in the Budget Bill Blaster Competition

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
How would you like your cellphone bill blasted? Or for us to pay for your grocery or school fees? Visit ecr.co.za today & enter the amount of the bill you’d like us to pay in the Bill Blaster Competition. Then, listen out for your name on-air between 25 Jan &…
22 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Fashion Police: Michelle Obama's outfit gets a thumbs up #DKSapproved

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
The very first #DKSapproved of the year 2021 has finally arrived and the team is not disapproving anything just yet. All three of the Breakfast hosts decided to approve items or people. After the inauguration in America this week, Darren could not stop gushing over Michelle Obama's outfit at the…
22 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

Now we know why baby turtles are born at the same time #GetFactd

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
On 'Get Factd' Darren shares interesting facts that you would not find on Buzzfeed. On Friday we found out that baby turtles actually have a unique way of communicating even before they are born. Meanwhile, there is only one way to eat fried chicken in Georgia. Take a listen to…
22 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

Uninvited guests raid Sky Tshabalala's place

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Sky Tshabalala is still shaken after an incident that happened at his place on Thursday evening. After going out and leaving one window open, even though he had seen a number of these thieves outside his place prior to leaving, he got home to his place in tatters. In the…
21 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min

Men, you can wear whatever you want, Darren won't judge

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
One of the brand new features with Darren, Keri and Sky this year is Bingo Ball! We love the feature so much because you'll get to learn a lot about and from Darren, Keri and Sky. This morning, Darren was asked the question: "what is one thing that men should…
21 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Lionel addresses the stigmas that the homeless face every day

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Lionel is a young man who is originally from Mpumalanga and moved to KwaZulu-Natal over a year ago. Unfortunately, he lost his job during hard lockdown last year, subsequently losing his home. With nowhere to go, he ended up on the streets of Durban and has taught himself how to…
21 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

A homeless man who makes a living off his craft

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered many people unemployed and some homeless as businesses have had to cut down on staff. Lionel was, unfortunately, a statistic and he joined Keri Miller to talk about his journey. Over the holiday period, Keri was introduced by her friend, Dennis, to an incredible creative…
20 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min

Keri chats to a creative who makes amazing bags with his hands

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Lionel is a young man who is originally from Mpumalanga and moved to KwaZulu-Natal over a year ago. Unfortunately, he lost his job during hard lockdown last year, subsequently losing his home. His dream is to get an industrial sewing machine and enough material and supplies to make this into…
20 Jan 2021 11PM 19 min

Ways to monitor oxygen levels without going to a health facility - KZN Health

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Dr. Sandile Tshabalala, HOD for the KZN Department of Health joined Darren, Keri and Sky to discuss KZN's COVID-19 infection rate, recovery rate, and ways one can check their oxygen levels without going to a health facility as a way to avoid going out or overwhelming the health system.
20 Jan 2021 11PM 5 min

What's that sound? - it's from a member of the Farting Club! #GetFactd

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
This morning on 'Get Fact'd', Keri and Sky learnt about a very weird club from way back when, called the Farting Club. But what was the purpose of this club, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out
20 Jan 2021 11PM 4 min

"A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered outside South Africa" - Prof Tulio de Oliveira

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
A month or two ago we found out that a new variant of coronavirus circulating in South Africa was now being seen in other countries, including the UK - this variant was named 501.V2. Epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist Professor Salim Abdool Karim stated that scientists have new evidence that…
20 Jan 2021 2AM 13 min

Load shedding effects on patients + high demand for inflatable swimming pools - Coronavirus Update

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Keri and Sky bring you COVID-19 news from around the globe. According to news agencies, Eskom’s electricity rationing increased the pressure placed on patients requiring oxygen and it can be deadly. Meanwhile, in a time of shortages, South African retailers have been scrambling to keep up with an insatiable…
20 Jan 2021 2AM 3 min

Is America Great Again? Darren wants to know

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
It’s Inauguration Day in the USA and that means that the country will officially have a new President in Joe Biden. This also means that Donald Trump's term officially ends. Darren Maule has been following the elections very closely and he has not made it a secret that the past…
20 Jan 2021 2AM 5 min

Darren rants over Keri and Sky's lack of research on the show

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
The Breakfast team has a #5Things feature every morning, but things went a little south on Wednesday morning when Darren started attacking Keri and Sky for not doing their research prior to sharing their stories of the day. Could it be that he is very excited about a very important…
20 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

Have you also donated to hurricane relief charities because of this fact?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
On 'Get Factd' Darren Maule gives us facts that you will not find on Buzzfeed. A study has found that more and more people donate to causes that are somewhat sentimental to them and a recent study found something very interesting about those who donate to Hurricane relief charities. Listen…
19 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min

The Kiffness on getting 13million views, royalties and his nose flute

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
People from all around the world have shared and viewed a viral video created on home soil. The video has been viewed more than 13 Million times in total and one of the comments read: “A South African DJ remixing a Turkish man singing a Finnish folk song - I…
19 Jan 2021 1AM 9 min

KZN Health addresses fears and misunderstandings regarding COVID-19 vaccine

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Last week the Department held a webinar to quell fears and misunderstandings regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. HOD for the Department of Health in KZN, Dr Sandile Shabalala joined the Breakfast team to tell us what is being done by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the…
19 Jan 2021 12AM 5 min
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