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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4,894 Episodes
920 – 940

"South African is VERY different" according to Amistat band members

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Twin brothers Josef and Jan Prasil were born in Germany and raised in Italy. With parents originating from the Czech Republic and Australia, they eventually moved to Australia to further propel their music careers. The duo relocated back to Europe in 2019.
4 Nov 2022 2AM 3 min

Rugby player gets "lost in translation" with South African accent

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In a TikTok video, South African-born rugby player, Pierre Schoeman seems slightly amused yet frustrated as he struggles to communicate with an automated voice operator in the UK. Schoeman's strong South African accent makes it seemingly difficult to 'communicate' with the automated voice operator which forces him to hilariously change…
4 Nov 2022 2AM 2 min

Tarryn Lamb shares more on 'Die Kontrak 2'

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
On Friday, South African singer Tarryn Lamb joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester for a live performance and to talk about her latest single 'Sunny'.
4 Nov 2022 2AM 5 min

The Breakfast team tries to correctly say Adele's name

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In a recent Q&A to celebrate her new 'I Drink Wine' music video, superstar Adele announced that fans might have been pronouncing her name wrong.
3 Nov 2022 3AM 3 min

A young woman gets the gift of hearing

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
25-year-old Nadine lives with her parents in the East Rand. Those who know her describe her as vibrant, friendly and always willing to help. She has always struggled with her hearing and has been wearing hearing aids since primary school. She was able to adjust but, her hearing has worsened…
2 Nov 2022 3AM 17 min

Woolies' arctic temperatures might not be the coldest in South Africa

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
We often feel that we might need to be clothed in full winter clothes when entering the arctic temperatures of one of the biggest retailers in South Africa. Woolworth is known for its notorious cold temperatures in store, but according to a new study, they might not be the coldest…
2 Nov 2022 2AM 3 min

This traffic officer got a five year prison sentence for accepting a bribe

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Mashack Masenjwa, a former Mpumalanga traffic officer, has been sentenced to five years in prison after he was caught demanding a R100 bribe. In 2019, Masenjwa was arrested after he unknowingly demanded a bribe from two undercover agents.
1 Nov 2022 4AM 2 min

These are all the WRONG Secret Sound answers!

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
The Secret Sound is back - and this time we're doing things a little differently! Martin Bester's Secret Sound is back and this time the sounds are specific to different locations.
1 Nov 2022 2AM 4 min

Dolly Parton wants to reunite Led Zeppelin band members

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Dolly Parton announced that she has "hopes, dreams, and concrete plans" to release her first-ever rock album. This comes after an announcement that the country superstar will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a new interview with Pollstar, Parton confirmed that she is planning the…
1 Nov 2022 1AM 3 min

Hoekom betaal verbruikers meer vir aartappels?

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Suid-Afrika se assosiasie vir aartappelrs het onglans hulle bekommernis oor die huidige prys van aartappels in sommige van Suid-Afrikas se kleinhandelaars gedeel. Die assosiasie waarksu verbruikers oor die verhoogde pryse op aartappels en sê die prys moet nie meer as dubbel die prys wees waarteen boere dit verkoop nie.
31 Oct 2022 4AM 3 min

Remembering the life of radio and TV legend Jeremy Mansfield

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Tributes on social media have been pouring in surrounding the death of radio legend Jeremy Mansfield. The beloved TV and radio personality passed away after his battle with stage four liver cancer at the age of 59.
31 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

Musician Lloyiso had a hilarious interaction with Gordon Ramsey's son

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Hailing from Port Elizabeth, the South African-born singer has taken over social media and reached international audiences. Lloyiso is a singer, songwriter, and producer with a voice that is sure to tug right at the heartstrings. On Friday, he joined Martin Bester and the team to perform his hit single…
28 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

Samantha Leonard - Net Een Keer

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Ons is na bykans 'n jaar se harde soektog na Afrikaans se nuwe ster by die Top 2 van Die Kontrak, waar een deelnemer 'n platekontrak by Coleske Artists gaan wen, en vandag is Samantha Leonard en Dodo Nyoka se enkelsnitte en musiekvideos vir hulle moontlike wen-liedjie vrygestel.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 2 min

LUISTER: Dodo Nyoka - Foto's

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Ons is na bykans 'n jaar se harde soektog na Afrikaans se nuwe ster by die Top 2 van Die Kontrak, waar een deelnemer 'n platekontrak by Coleske Artists gaan wen, en vandag is Samantha Leonard en Dodo Nyoka se enkelsnitte en musiekvideos vir hulle moontlike wen-liedjie vrygestel.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 3 min

You're doing this wrong when charging smartphone

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Believe it or not, but you might have been charging your smartphone incorrectly this whole time! According to the Citizen, there are correct and incorrect ways to charge one's smartphone.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

Sandton terrorist attack - here's what we know!

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
This comes after the United States Embassy in South Africa issued a warning to its citizens based in SA about such a possibility. The embassy issued the warning on Wednesday where it urged its citizens to avoid large gatherings and crowds during the weekend of 29-30 October 2022.
27 Oct 2022 1AM 7 min

The Angels donate R100,000 for breast cancer patient

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Adéle was diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after her divorce. As a mother and single breadwinner of three children, she cannot afford medical aid and relies on the state for her treatment. The cost of keeping up with her state-funded breast cancer treatment is still too high to keep up…
26 Oct 2022 2AM 13 min
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