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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5,432 Episodes
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Did South Africa effectively navigate the pandemic? | Prof Tulio De Oliveira

During the COVID-19 pandemic, East Coast Breakfast brought you the latest updates while the country remained under lockdown. One of the experts who shed light on the pandemic was Professor Tulio De Oliveira. We spoke to this virologist and bioinformatician at least once a week. Take a listen to this…
7 May 2AM 9 min

We pranked Carmen - What The Heck!

During Carmen's daily What The Heck segment, Darren was up to no good. She recently had a cockroach infestation and the team decided to pull her leg in studio. Listen to how Darren and Carmen both ended up in tears.
7 May 12AM 3 min

Panda-monium over zoo who dressed pandas as dogs!

A zoo in China sparked all out panda-monium after they dressed dogs as pandas. Time Magazine has recognised Prof Tulio de Oliveira in its inaugural 2024 Time100 Health list. Things you need to know as you wake up with East Coast Radio.
7 May 12AM 2 min

A lotto mayhem! What to do the day after winning the lottery?

They say you should dream big and just like most South Africans, we are aiming for full pockets. Ever imagined what it might be like to come into money? In this totally hypothetical situation, we bring you five tips on how to keep your cash-money-dollar safe.
6 May 1AM 6 min

Kissing this Hollywood co-star made her want to be sick!

Carmen Reddy brings you some What The Heck stories as you wake up. Kim Kardashian was booed by the crowd Sunday evening as she took the podium at the roast of Tom Brady. Emily Blunt reveals kissing some of her Hollywood co-stars made her want to be sick. And, a…
6 May 12AM 2 min

Shark mini team search on East Coast Breakfast

We are on a mission to find the little Sharks team members of KZN. We are looking for Junior Team Assistant Manager,Junior Journalist ,Junior Match Day Official, Junior Match Day MC and Junior DJ. All you have to do to enter is ask kiddies to tell us which position they…
2 May 2AM 5 min

Where is the world is Sky today?

Sky Tshabalala is plotting world domination, milking cows on a farm or possibly even sipping some orange juice in the Western Cape? While we all have our wild theories, Darren Maule checks in on his tjommie.
2 May 1AM 3 min

KZN divided over cooking for one solutions

Crackers and polony for dinner? Or perhaps a full spread? East Coast Breakfast investigates meals for one in KZN... We have seen the wave of lazy girl dinners and meal deliveries as solutions to eating for one take over the net. However, this is not a sustainable solution for cost-effective…
30 Apr 2AM 7 min

Roach update! Carmen Reddy shares the scoop on her cockroach outbreak

Carmen Reddy has had severe cockroach infestation. She brings us the latest on what's going home on her Umhlanga home. Carmen shares: "There were cockroaches everywhere in my apartment! They were fumigating the kitchen of the building I live in, and now they are coming out of all the nooks…
30 Apr 1AM 2 min

Shocking: Bear ruins kid's birthday party

A child’s birthday party can be such a joyous occasion with so many moments to remember. Unfortunately, this video has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. A big brown bear devoured ducklings during a child’s birthday bash at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington.
30 Apr 12AM 3 min

A roach fiesta in Carmen's home! A weekend from hell for this radio jock...

Carmen Reddy had a weekend from hell dealing with a severe cockroach infestation. Carmen shares, "There were cockroaches everywhere in my apartment! They were fumigating the kitchen of the building I live in, and now they are coming out of all the nooks and crannies - I don’t know what…
29 Apr 1AM 6 min

The Joy: What was it like performing alongside Doja Cat?

It's a proud moment for the East Coast as one of our very own music groups has gone viral. The Joy are an a cappella group from South Africa. These Mzansi superstars provided lead vocals for American Grammy Award-winning rapper Doja Cat on two of her tracks. The tracks, Acknowledge…
26 Apr 2AM 9 min

KZN’s ‘King of Angling’ joins ECR family

ECR) is thrilled to welcome a new addition to its podcast lineup that promises to give listeners the latest scoop straight from KwaZulu-Natal’s waters. The ‘Angler News South Africa’ (ANSA) podcast with Durbanite Vinesh Soogreem has joined ECR’s award-winning podcast bouquet. The podcast has been delivering fishing updates, tips, and…
26 Apr 1AM 7 min
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