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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5,982 Episodes
40 – 60

By 35, you should have...

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Turning 35 is something we can't run away from, but we can ensure we live our lives to the fullest! After Sky realised 35 is the end of his "youth", Darren, Carmen and KZN decided to help him tick boxes of what he should have (or have done) by 35!…
3 Mar 3AM 11 min

Famous South African comedian stuck in Dubai

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
The war in the Middle East escalated drastically over the weekend forcing planes to be grounded. Darren, Sky and Carmen caught up with Dalin Oliver, a South African comedian stuck in Dubai, to find out all the happenings on the ground.
2 Mar 2AM 6 min

Mark Banks has Carmen and Darren in stitches

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Comedy legend Mark Banks stops by for a laugh-filled chat with Darren and Carmen. From bizarre airline names to everyday observations, Mark's wit had the hosts in stitches throughout. Catch Mark's show "Laughter is on the Menu" at Macnut Farm, Assagay, 27 Feb - 1 March.
27 Feb 2AM 12 min

Carmen Reddy was NOT impressed with this gift!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Carmen Reddy celebrated a birthday on Tuesday, and she was showered in gifts, well wishes, chocolate, cake, and flowers … One gift she received left her completely confused and offended. So, Darren, Sky, and Carmen wanted to know what the most inappropriate gift is you have received for a Birthday.
25 Feb 3AM 8 min

ECR Newswatch anchors Natarah and Dineo launch new podcast

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Natarah Nadesan & Dineo Mphahlele joined Darren, Sky and Carmen for the launch of a new ECR podcast series - SA Rescue: Out Alive. The podcast explores real life South African rescues where victims made it out alive when all odds were against them! Natarah & Dineo share what you…
25 Feb 2AM 4 min

Carmen drops a BOMBSHELL about herself...

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
It's Carmen Reddy's birthday and we decided to get to know her better in a round of QUICK FIRE! Yoh - we were never "Reddy" for what we found out!
24 Feb 1AM 2 min

Carmen's budget birthday surprise!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
On Monday morning Darren and Sky ran into a problem on East Coast Breakfast: Carmen’s birthday is on Tuesday, but payday is on Wednesday … What to do, what to do? The boys both got a budget of R250 and with your help, they hit mall to do their best…
23 Feb 3AM 10 min

Die Kantoor comes to Darren's rescue in an unexpected way

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren Maule’s at his wits end with trying to help his daughter, Mouse, learn Afrikaans. No TV show has been able to keep her entertained, until she stumbled on ‘Die Kantoor’ – The Afrikaans version of The Office. Mouse sent Flip Bosman, the boss in ‘Die Kantoor’ a message –…
23 Feb 2AM 5 min

There's a new Head Coach in town - JP Pietersen!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
JP Pietersen, the new Head Coach of the Sharks, joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to celebrate this incredible achievement and speak on his first order of business!
19 Feb 2AM 6 min

"KZN won't survive this catastrophe" - The Tongaat Huletts saga

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Dr. Siyabonga Madlala, the Executive Chairman of the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to speak on the Provisional Liquidation of Tongaat Huletts and how it will affect the economy and daily consumer. Dr Kajal Ramnanun, an academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and…
18 Feb 3AM 10 min

Darren, Sky and Carmen react to alleged football racism

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius Júnior's 50th-minute rocket. His provocative celebration led to a confrontation, and he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him 'mono'(monkey in Spanish) prompting a 10-minute stoppage under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.
18 Feb 1AM 2 min

Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky and Carmen discussed the question that nobody asks anymore: Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you still officially ask that question or is it just vibes? Here's what KZN had to say
17 Feb 3AM 8 min

Last minute Valentine's weekend: Update on Calvin and Carina

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
On Friday morning on East Coast Breakfast Darren, Sky, and Carmen was looking for a couple who has been dating for less than 3 months, and they sent them on a weekend away to Jozini Tiger Lodge – The catch … they had to leave immediately! The team caught up…
16 Feb 12AM 4 min

Calvin & Carina’s surprise Valentine's getaway ... but there's a catch!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
It’s the weekend of love on East Coast Radio, and things got real romantic… real fast! On Friday morning, East Coast Breakfast met Calvin and Carina - a couple who only met three months ago on Instagram. Cute, right? Well… it gets better. They won a dreamy getaway to Jozini…
13 Feb 3AM 7 min

Oops! It might be illegal to keep the engagement ring after a break-up

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky and Carmen discuss what happens to the ring after an engagement is broken? Does the woman keep it? Does she return it? KZN weighed in and Attorney Ashton Moodley broke down what the law says
10 Feb 3AM 10 min

Durban's Archery Queen Danya Thompson speaks on Olympic dreams

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Danya Thompson, a teen archer from Umhlanga, has won gold at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships in Argentina, making her the world champion. Danya joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to discuss her journey in archery, the unpredictability of the competition, and her ambitions to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
9 Feb 4AM 8 min

Spanish journalist Carlos Mendoza breaks down Spain’s move to ban social media for minors

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Spain is making a bold move that’s got parents, kids, and tech giants talking - banning social media for children under 16. Investigative journalist Carlos Mendoza from Noticias Iberia joins Darren, Sky, and Carmen to break down what Spain is proposing, why it’s happening now, and how it could actually…
9 Feb 3AM 6 min

Sundeep & Anand share the secret sauce behind their success

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Sundeep and Anand joined Darren Maule to speak on their friendship, relationship off the stage and what makes them so hilarious. Spoiler: They lowkey don't like each other
6 Feb 3AM 3 min

EXPOSED: Normal things KZN people can't do

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
After finding out that Carmen couldn't whistle for all these years, East Coast Breakfast wondered what other "normal" things KZN people couldn't do. YOH - we didn't realise just how abnormal we are. From burping, to drinking water and even parking forwards - these are all the "normal" things KZN…
5 Feb 3AM 11 min
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