Breakfast with Martin Bester
Jacaranda FMMartin 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 au... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsEntertainment News | |||
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Apple Podcasts | #140 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Netherlands/News/News Commentary |
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What is Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, weekday morning show blends light-hearted banter with interviews, lifestyle segments, and audience participation. Across recent episodes, listeners get sport-focused chats with top rugby players, behind-the-scenes looks at local manufacturing and ownership stories, live music and entertainment updates, and sponsor-integrated audience games that drive engagement. The tone is warm, family-friendly, and community-driven, with recurring segments like feel-good sounds, product showcases, and practical advice for listeners balancing work, home life, and personal goals. A few interviews stand out for their personal storytelling—leadership lessons, local entrepreneurship, and the tension between big-city brands and local manufacturers—del... more
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1. Jacaranda FM Newswatch (Latest Bulletins)
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3. NARRATIEF MET BOUWER BOSCH
4. Grys en Gatvol
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Breakfast launched 9 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Anne Alexander
2. Wayne Da Costa
3. Gideon Monyelekgau
4. S'dumo Mtshali
5. Pierre van Tonder Senior
6. Pierre van Tonder Junior
7. Mark Fish
8. Rory Petzer
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