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The Big Breakfast Show
The Big Breakfast Show is hosted by well-known personality Stan Mars, who’s booming yet smooth voice wakes up Cape Town every weekday morning. Together with his vibrant team made up of well-known Cape Town comedian Dalin Oliver, Gaby G, Natalie Malgas, and Andriques Petersen, the show offers great music, cover trending and relatable topics, there is lots of humour on the show, there’s lots of social media engagement, and they keep you entertained and informed with the latest news, sport and traffic updates. The Big Breakfast Show is a lighthearted, informative show aiming to make Cape Town’s morning motorists and commuters forget about the traffic blues, with a special focus on kids with parents in car before 08:00 and more adult focused content after 08:00. Presenter: Stan Mars News & Traffic: Mishka Loesh Sport: Carl Lewis Producer: Andriques Petersen
DHL Stormers' Rising Stars, Haashim Pead & Yaqeen Ahmed, Joins The Roger Goode Breakfast Show To Chat All Things URC & Their Flourishing Careers
Cato Louw chats to Haashim Pead and Yaqeen Ahmed about their upcoming URC match where the Stormers will take on the Scarlets as well as their incredible careers.
People Are Speaking Less Every Year — And Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
In 2007, psychologist Dr Matthias Mehl, a professor at the University of Arizona, helped challenge a popular stereotype: that women speak significantly more than men. His research used small listening devices to capture snippets of everyday conversations from 396 participants. The findings showed that men and women both spoke approximately 16,000 words a day, with substantial differences between individuals. Nearly two decades later, Mehl and fellow researcher Dr Valeria Pfeifer revisited the question using a much larger collection of recordings. What they discovered was unexpected: the amount of speech people produce appears to have declined significantly over time. The team and listeners share how their communication has changed over the years and how it has affected their relationships with their loved ones.
Lost In Translation: Bromponie, Pletterpet & Fopdosser
The ladies put Roger Goode to set to see if he knows these three afrikaans words.
Horoscope Hour: Which Zodiac Sign Are You Most Compatible With?
In the latest instalment of the Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners see how compatible with their partners and which zodiac sign suits them best.
Beyond The Scale & GLP-1 Medication: Why Sustainable Weight Loss Takes More Than Medication
Discovery Vitality’s latest research paper, Beyond Medication: Why Sustained Weight Loss Takes More Than Medicine, explores how new obesity treatments are transforming weight management; and why losing weight is only half the battle. Keeping it off requires long-term treatment, support and sustainable lifestyle changes. The figures for South Africa are concerning, particularly the finding that around 73% of women and 38% of men were overweight or obese in 2024. Dr Mosima Mabunda, Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Vitality, chats to Roger Goode about how GLP-1 medicines have changed the conversation around weight loss, with some treatments producing results that were previously associated mainly with surgery, and how important nutrition, exercise, muscle preservation and behavioural coaching are alongside medication for long-term results.
Selena Gomez Admits Nicotine Vaping Has Permanently Changed Her Voice: How Has Vaping Changed Your Life?
Selena Gomez has revealed that heavy nicotine vaping changed her voice, prompting her to quit the habit and warn fans about its risks. The 34-year-old singer, actor and Rare Beauty founder shared the news in an Instagram Story video, admitting that nicotine is extremely difficult to quit and that she believes the effects on her voice may be permanent. Gomez encouraged anyone who vapes, or is considering starting, to think twice, saying “it’s not worth it.” The team and listeners share how vaping has changed their lives and whether or not they would consider quitting in the future.
The Louw Down: Paying Tribute To Hyron Andrews, Former Lions Player, Who Passed Suddenly This Weekend
Cato Louw pays tribute to former Lions lock, Hyron Andrews, who tragically passed away this weekend in France.
Britain Launches Campaign Against ‘Headphone Dodgers’ On Public Transport
The British government is launching a campaign to tackle passengers who play music, videos and other audio out loud on public transport, urging commuters to be more considerate of those around them. The campaign, carrying the slogans “Share the carriage, not the noise” on trains and “Share the journey, not the noise” on buses, encourages passengers to wear headphones, keep their devices on silent and avoid using speakerphone for calls. The initiative forms part of wider efforts to improve the public transport experience and crack down on antisocial behaviour. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has backed the broader approach, saying it is about making journeys “that little bit better for all of us”. Passengers who ignore the rules could face financial penalties. Local authorities are being encouraged to use powers allowing specialist transport safety officers to issue fines of up to £100 for nuisance behaviour on buses, including playing audio without headphones, vaping and littering. On trains, existing regulations allow penalties of up to £1,000 for serious or repeat antisocial offences. However, enforcement will be handled by specialist transport safety officers or police, rather than placing responsibility on bus drivers and train conductors.
Lost In Translation: Kapokaartappels, Papbroek & Lieweheersbeesie
In the first episode of Lost In Translation, Roger Goode tries to uncover what kapokaartappels, papbroek and lieweheersbeesie mean.
DHL Stormers Superstar, Seabelo Senatla, Joins The Roger Goode Breakfast Show To Chat All Things Rugby & Their Upcoming Champions Cup Game Against Bristol Bears
After an incredible weekend playing against the Sharks in the URC tournament, DHL Stormers superstar, Seabelo Senatla, chats to Cato Louw and The Roger Goode Breakfast team about his incredible career and their upcoming Champions Cup match against Bristol Bears this weekend.
Zolani Mahola Releases New Single, “A Good Time”
South African singer-songwriter, actress and storyteller Zolani Mahola has released A Good Time, the third single from her forthcoming album, People Power, set for release in 2027. She sits down with Roger Goode and the team to share more about her solo career and what to expect from her in the future.
Why Men May Benefit from Having Female Best Friends
Research suggests that men with platonic female best friends may experience greater emotional closeness, openness and less competitiveness than men whose closest friends are other men. A 2026 study by Fox and colleagues found that 89% of participants had a best friend of the same gender, meaning only 11% reported a best friend of a different gender. Roger Goode, the team and listeners chat about whether or not they would be comfortable if their partner had a best friend of the opposite sex and if men and women could genuinely be just friends, with absolutely no romantic feelings involved.
Horoscope Hour: What Your Birth Date Says About Your Energy
In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners share more about what their birth date says about their energies.
The Louw Down: Manchester City's Banana Fiasco Explained
After beating Liverpool 3 - 0 at Anfield, the biggest story of the weekend was all about the inflated banana in the crowds. Cato Louw breaks down what it is all about amid the club's ongoing off-field financial investigations
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Don’t Let Fears & Myths Delay Breast Cancer Diagnosis
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) is urging women not to let fear, misinformation or uncertainty prevent them from seeking medical attention. Breast cancer affects approximately one in 28 South African women and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the country. Although a diagnosis can be frightening, breast cancer is not automatically a death sentence. Dr Eugene Jooste, Member of the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa, chats to Roger Goode about how advances in treatment mean that many women diagnosed early can undergo less invasive procedures, and not everyone requires chemotherapy or a mastectomy.
The Community Chest Science Quest Final: What To Expect & How It Shapes Our Future Scientists
The Community Chest Science Quest Final is a celebration of young scientific talent, coding skills and the power of education to create opportunities for the next generation.Taking place at the Cape Town Science Centre, the 2026 final brings together 80 Grade 9 learners from six participating schools: Apex, Soneike, COSAT, iQhayiya, Zandvliet and Tuscany Glen. After a year of coding activities and preparation, these finalists will compete in the ninth annual Science Quest competition. Rinaldo Felaar, who will be MC'ing the event, sits down with Roger Goode about what to expect from the competition and how it plans on showing young people that they can be creators and innovators in the world of science and technology.
Should Radio Stations Play AI Music?
With the rise of AI in the creative industry, it begs the question: should radio stations play AI music?
The Louw Down: The Proteas Welcome Australia Back To South Africa For Their First Test Match Since Sandpaper Gate
In the midst of the Proteas taking on Australia in their first Test game since sandpaper gate in 2018, Cato Louw unpacks what happened on the field in her own, rap.
A Series Of Unfortunate Events: How Roger Goode Accidentally Swallowed A Fly
In a series of unfortunate events, Roger Goode shares how he accidently swallowed a fly.
Delucia Daniels Is Single, But Who Is Her Ultimate Celebrity Crush?
The team and listeners share who they think Delucia Daniels' ultimate celebrity crush is.
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