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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4,787 Episodes

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Which one of these impersonations do you think is the best?

Breakfast with Martin Bester is asking you to listen and vote for the person you think delivered the best impersonation.

22 Jul 3AM 2 min

Corlea sê haar volkslied-optrede was vir haar oorlede ma!

Die Suid-Afrikaanse sangeres, Corlea, het die hele Suid-Afrika in trane gehad tydens haar optrede van die volkslied tydens ’n wedstryd tussen Suid-Afrika en Georgia.

21 Jul 1AM 6 min

A bold conversation on HIV, men's mental health, and inclusivity with Nozibele Qamngana

Nozibele Qamngana, host of the 'Don't Hold Back' podcast, spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the third season of the podcast, focusing on its aims to address challenging and often stigmatised topics such as men's mental health and living with HIV, and highlighting the importance of open conversations for…

17 Jul 2AM 10 min

There's a brand-new Secret Sound worth R50,000.

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000 and this time there's a slight twist.

15 Jul 2AM 1 min

Will AI replace your job?

Futurist and speaker Graeme Codrington joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer important questions surrounding AI and how it will impact human beings.

14 Jul 4AM 25 min

AI translates popular English songs into Afrikaans!

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to take popular English songs and translate their lyrics into Afrikaans, and the results were hilarious.

10 Jul 5AM 7 min

Young Secunda girl slowly losing her eyesight

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels has assisted the Cornelissen family with R50,000 toward 10-year-old Luané Cornelissen’s treatment and the visual aids she needs to help her see and continue learning as she adapts to life with deteriorating vision.

9 Jul 2AM 5 min

'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen gives update on friendship with Cheslin Kolbe

In an interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, listeners were treated to a catch-up with the 'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen. Desmond, who first gained attention as a passionate rugby supporter and viral figure, sat down with Martin Bester to discuss rugby, friendships, and more.

8 Jul 6AM 11 min

New R50,000 Secret Sound of Music winner

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

7 Jul 10AM 4 min

Here is your new Secret Sound of Music for R50,000!

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

4 Jul 2AM 1 min

Assisting a young girl in her battle with severe scoliosis

Good Morning Angels teamed up with Operation Healing Hand and LottoStar to assist 14-year-old Jinnelee Jansen van Vuuren with a much-needed surgery for severe scoliosis.

2 Jul 2AM 9 min

JP Dix deel hoe sy lewe omgedraai het na 'n lewe op die straat

Suid-Afrikaanse musikant JP Dix het meer gedeel oor hoe hy op straat opgeëindig het en uiteindelik sy lewe weer omgedraai het. Op Vrydag 27 Junie het Dix ook vir die eerste keer 'n verskyning op Friday Live gemaak.

27 Jun 4AM 7 min

Listener walks away with R50,000 on the Secret Sound of Music

Martin Bester had a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener walked away with R50,000 after they correctly guessed the sound.

27 Jun 3AM 1 min

The real reason Zola Budd ran barefoot

Legendary South African runner Zola Budd joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to reflect on her historic career and share her latest adventures in the running world.

27 Jun 2AM 18 min

Amor Vittone shares exciting new career news

Amor Vittone joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the impact of online bullying and also shared some exciting news.

26 Jun 3AM 23 min

Young man left helpless after shocking diagnosis

The Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and its partners have come together to assist Phyffer with his life-changing hip replacement. The entire team will cover all medical costs on Phyffer's behalf, allowing him to heal and live a life free of pain.

25 Jun 5AM 12 min

Assisting the NSPCA to fight for the rights of animals in SA

Good Morning Angels donated R100,000 to the NSPCA to help them carry out their vital mandate to watch over and fight for the rights of animals in South Africa.

18 Jun 2AM 16 min

R50,000 up for grabs in the new Secret Sound of Music

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

13 Jun 6AM 1 min

Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!

10 Jun 10AM 6 min

Martin Bester gives advice on how to handle a complaining wife

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, Martin Bester gave one listener a hilarious piece of advice on how to deal with his wife, whom the listener jokingly called the biggest Karen of all.

10 Jun 9AM 5 min

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Breakfast with Martin Bester

4,787 Episodes

Which one of these impersonations do you think is the best?

Corlea sê haar volkslied-optrede was vir haar oorlede ma!

A bold conversation on HIV, men's mental health, and inclusivity with Nozibele Qamngana

There's a brand-new Secret Sound worth R50,000.

Will AI replace your job?

AI translates popular English songs into Afrikaans!

Young Secunda girl slowly losing her eyesight

'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen gives update on friendship with Cheslin Kolbe

New R50,000 Secret Sound of Music winner

Here is your new Secret Sound of Music for R50,000!

Assisting a young girl in her battle with severe scoliosis

JP Dix deel hoe sy lewe omgedraai het na 'n lewe op die straat

Listener walks away with R50,000 on the Secret Sound of Music

The real reason Zola Budd ran barefoot

Amor Vittone shares exciting new career news

Young man left helpless after shocking diagnosis

Assisting the NSPCA to fight for the rights of animals in SA

R50,000 up for grabs in the new Secret Sound of Music

Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

Martin Bester gives advice on how to handle a complaining wife

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