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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4,874 Episodes
3700 – 3720

What kind of mom are you?

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…
11 May 2018 3AM 8 min

Mother’s Day surprise: Martin Bester spoils mom to ‘Van Clan Triplets’

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…
11 May 2018 3AM 5 min

Michelin star chef, Jan shares sweetie pie recipe

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…
10 May 2018 9AM 4 min

The ultimate Michelin star Mother’s Day dessert

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…
10 May 2018 9AM 1 min

Jan's ouma Hessie dishes constructive criticism on his cooking

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…
10 May 2018 9AM 3 min

Martin Bester turns the breakfast table on SA’s Michelin star chef Jan

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…
10 May 2018 8AM 6 min

SA’s Michelin star chef Jan talks about JAN the JOURNAL

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…
10 May 2018 8AM 3 min

Michelin star chef Jan's exclusive boerewors soup recipe

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…
10 May 2018 3AM 1 min

''Love' live performance by Swing City

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…
8 May 2018 3AM 2 min

Swing City performs 'Don't Worry Be Happy'

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…
8 May 2018 3AM 3 min

Swing City plays R100 000 Secret Sound

Swing City played the Secret Sound on Breakfast with Martin Bester and Martin mentioned one person was so far the closest. Who do you think it could be?
8 May 2018 3AM 7 min

What don't you like about Facebook?

Martin Bester read that Facebook is considering giving you the option to not see advertisements but then you would have to pay for Facebook. What would you rather not see on Facebook?
7 May 2018 9AM 10 min

Ask The Kids: Songs parents should stop singing

Not only do grown-ups know the lyrics to Jo Black’s songs, but young ones as well. Listening to your favourite artist can increase happiness and gives you extra energy for the week but there are some songs parents should absolutely not sing along to.
7 May 2018 9AM 1 min

Listener feedback on IAAF's new regulations

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…
4 May 2018 3AM 5 min

Jo Black's 'Hallelujah' Friday Live performance

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…
4 May 2018 3AM 4 min

What all dads with daughters need to know - Jo Black

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…
4 May 2018 2AM 3 min

Caster Semenya not SA prof's reason for quitting 'discriminatory' IAAF

Law professor from the University of Pretoria, Steve Cornelius, has resigned from the IAAF’s disciplinary tribunal. His resignation comes after the organisation announced new regulations which will force women with higher testosterone levels to reduce these hormones.
4 May 2018 1AM 2 min
3700 – 3720