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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson’s prank calls on Kfm Mornings

Primedia Broadcasting
Prank Calls
Kfm Mornings
Comedy
South Africa
Pranks
Census Bureau
Darren Whackhead Simpson
KFM
Humor
Prank Call
Insurance
Whackhead Simpson
Telemarketing
Halloween
Australia
Customer Service
E-Tolls
Relationships
Honeymoon
Kfm 94.5

If you know someone who’s highly ‘Prankable’, tell us about them. Send us an email to darrens@kfm.co.za then catch Whackhead’s Prank Call on Kfm Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs at 08:10, every weekday morning, only on Kfm 94.5.

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Recent Guests

Ali Campbell
Lead singer of UB40
UB40
Episode: Prank 21 May 2026
Andrew (Tully B)
Radio host being pranked; introduced as a guest on the segment
Unspecified radio station in Johannesburg
Episode: Prank 14 May 2026
Harry Bishop
Recipient of the prank call
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Prank 22 April
Mrs. Gander
Recipient of the prank call, dental patient being discussed
Episode: Prank: 27 February 2026

Hosts

Darren Whackhead Simpson
Primary host known for orchestrating prank calls; long-running on-air personality on Kfm Mornings.
Sherlin
Co-host on Kfm Mornings with on-air banter and guest interactions.
Sibs
Co-host on Kfm Mornings contributing to prank calls and discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 866 ratings
  • What Darren said

    *****

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roelie Schoeman
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Darren Whackhead

    It’s amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tatts125
    South Africa2 years ago
  • very good

    i love their humor! they are very funny!

    stay healthy guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buns28
    United States5 years ago
  • very good

    i love their humor! they are very funny!

    stay healthy guys!

    Also where the heck are they from?????

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buns28
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the light, local-culture humor and willingness to push boundaries.
The prank-call format and host charisma are repeatedly highlighted as entertaining.
Fans praise the humor and energy of the banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#29
South Africa/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#144
Hong Kong/Comedy

Talking Points

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Senseless survey: Do you ever refer to bread as 'raw toast'?
Q: What is your reaction to the line of questions about memory and everyday quirks?
I respond with bemused politeness, treating the questions as silly prompts and keeping the conversation going.
Senseless survey: Do you ever refer to bread as 'raw toast'?
Q: What kind of questions are being asked besides the survey itself?
They ask playful, hypothetical questions about everyday things like bread, milk, and odd situations.
Senseless survey: Do you ever refer to bread as 'raw toast'?
Q: What is this caller asking you to do?
They're asking me to take a quick 30-second survey for my country, as part of a Census-related call.
Whackhead's alter ego 'Jennifer' has this man singing a tune
Q: Ron, I just have to ask you, do you enjoy it?
Ron responds ambiguously with a hint of uncertainty about his enjoyment.
Senseless Survey: "Does worrying about your insomnia keep you up at night?"
Q: Do you prefer Doritos, Fritos or Mosquitos?
Caller finds the options absurd; humorously questions the call context.

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The show centers on high-energy prank calls and on-air banter from a trio of SA radio hosts. Episodes repeatedly feature elaborate prank setups, live reads, and audience interaction, often weaving in cultural touchpoints, local politics, and everyday frustrations into fast-paced, humorous segments. A standout is the long-running prank-call format, including meta-commentary on production and sales dynamics, which adds a behind-the-scenes flavor to the humor. The format tends to blend outrageous stunts with affectionate banter, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy quick-witted improvisation, situational humor, and culturally grounded humor from a morning show context.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Best of Kfm Mornings with Darren, Sherlin & Sibs
2. The Gareth Cliff Show
3. Jubal Phone Pranks from The Jubal Show
4. SMWX
5. The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 104 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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