Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Breakfast with Martin Bester

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or tears, every Monday to Friday from 06:00-09:00. The Breakfast family, or rather your morning family, takes an authentic approach to storytelling. Martin Bester's in-depth radio knowledge ensures that Breakfast with Martin Bester remains an annually award-winning show; but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment.

The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny!

Show Features:
• Good Morning Angels
• Secret Sound
• Friday's My Day
• Morning Family Quiz
• Throwback Thursday
• How Hard Can It Be
• Friday Live
• Confession Session
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4,893 Episodes
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Loufi reveals how he overcame drug addiction

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to South African musician Loufi about his struggle with drugs and mental health to create a Safe Space encouraging other men to seek help and prioritise their mental well-being over his men’s mental health awareness month.
11 Nov 2024 3AM 32 min

Bok van Blerk deel spesiale oomblik met 80-jarige aanhanger

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bok van Blerk het onlangs op Breakfast with Martin Bester kom kuier waar hy 'n paar spesiale oomblikke met van sy grootse aanhangers gedeel het.
8 Nov 2024 2AM 3 min

How Trump becoming president Impacts SA resident

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Higher inflation rates, a weaker rand, and potential setbacks for South African exports—these are just some of the economic concerns South Africa could face with Trump’s re-election as president of the United States.
7 Nov 2024 1AM 12 min

Helping a two-year-old hear her parents for the first time

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Southern ENT will supply the cochlear implant device at R150,000 - that's a discount of R100,000! OHH has also managed to secure a R75,000 cash donation, as well as discounts from the hospital, with medical personnel giving their time and skills for free. With R100 000,00 outstanding. They've secured the…
6 Nov 2024 1AM 14 min

SA comedian Sami Hall Says Centurion is in Pretoria

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
When comedian Sami Hall joined Breakfast with Martin Bester, the debate about whether Centurion is truly part of Pretoria got heated as listeners shared their passionate opinions about the topic.
4 Nov 2024 5AM 18 min

SA singer opens up about brother's murder and mental illness

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
South African musician Craig Lucas recently opened up about his personal journey with mental health and addiction in a candid conversation with radio host Martin Bester.
4 Nov 2024 2AM 17 min

Robbie Maddison: The stuntman who died five times

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Renowned stunt performer Robbie Maddison joined Breakfast with Martin Bester, shedding light on his dynamic career, jaw-dropping stunts, and his current South African tour.
31 Oct 2024 4AM 21 min

Spreading festive cheer to families and children in need

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
This festive season, Good Morning Angels and Spar 2U Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM will assist Hanna Charity to make Christmas special for families and children in need.
30 Oct 2024 5AM 11 min

Comedian explains what having Gen Z children is like

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In a recent interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, comedian Stuart Taylor shared insights into his life as a parent to Gen Z kids and shed light on his show 'Odd Man Out'.
28 Oct 2024 2AM 15 min

Ruda Landman reveals the scariest decision she ever made

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In an engaging conversation on Breakfast with Martin Bester, veteran South African journalist Ruda Landman shared insights into her life and illustrious career, as well as her exciting new project.
24 Oct 2024 2AM 13 min

Where to attend a Liam Payne memorial service in SA

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Aimee Saunders, an organiser of a One Direction fan group in South Africa. According to Saunders, the fan group will host memorial services across South Africa to commemorate Payne and celebrate his life. "We want to come together to show support for his family…
24 Oct 2024 2AM 6 min

Assistance for Alison Botha after suffering another life-threatening setback

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
After Alison Botha survived rape and mutilation and the hands of two Satanists (she was stabbed in the abdomen 37 times, disembowelled, and her throat slit 17 times) - she employed the same willpower she did when she crawled from the bushes to the roadside, to deny her attackers any…
23 Oct 2024 2AM 15 min

SA shocked over the price of famous Choice Assorted biscuits

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
South Africans were recently sent into a frenzy after realising the price of the famous Christmas biscuit, Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits. Photos of the biscuits have been making the rounds on social media, showing that a 2kg box now comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of R369.99.
23 Oct 2024 12AM 2 min

Can you answer these matric exam questions?

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
This week, on How Hard Can It Be the Breakfast with Martin Bester, the team attempted to answer questions for a final matric exam paper. The team selected questions from previous exam papers for Life Orientation, Afrikaans, Maths, and Physics to see if they could answer correctly. Breakfast with Martin…
22 Oct 2024 2AM 22 min

Tshwane mayor: "If I can't unite Tshwane, I'll quit”

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the newly elected Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, about the future of Tshwane and her role as the new mayor.
21 Oct 2024 3AM 42 min

Listener shares emotional moment with Kip Moore

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In 2023, Kip Moore finally made his way to South Africa, and fans could not wait for his return! He made a promise to come back and he has kept that promise. Ahead of his headline show, he joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about biltong, South Africa's friendliness,…
18 Oct 2024 2AM 29 min

SA actor shares hilarious differences between Cape Town and Gauteng

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
South African actor and content creator Anton Taylor popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester live from Cape Town. During his interview, Taylor shared some of the biggest differences between Gauteng residents and Cape Town residents.
10 Oct 2024 2AM 12 min

How to really pronounce Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis' name

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester while on their trip to Cape Town. Hill-Lewis spoke to Martin Bester about the success Cape Town has managed to reach and the plans to even further the city's success. The pair also shared some good old banter about…
9 Oct 2024 4AM 12 min
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