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The Capital Radio 604 Podcast

Craig J. Johnston
Ska Music
Capital Radio 604
Solid Gold Sunday
KZN Midlands
August 1992
Prestwick On Gowrie
Ifearless Panic Button
Diana Ross
The Supremes
1976
Classic Hits
Capital Countdown
Ballito Brewing Company
Pearl Jam
The Temptations
Capital Radio 604 Podcast
Barbie
Night Flight
Potholes
ABBA

Archived material from the original broadcast days of the station, plus new archives from the online stream.

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Latest Episodes

Join Mike Savage for a Capital Countdown from 1981!

Join Martin McHale for another Solid Gold Sunday!

Join Mike Savage for a countdown from 1980!

Join Martin McHale for another Solid Gold Sunday!

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Jeff Lin
On-air personality featured in the countdown intro
Capital Radio 604
Episode: The Capital Countdown For February 28th 2026
Martin McHale
One of the original team members at Capital Radio, returning after 30 years in the club scene.
Capital Radio 604
Episode: The Capital Countdown for April 5th 2025
Chris Pryor
Host of the Rock Professor show
Capital Radio 604 Live
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for September 29th 2024
Brian Oxley
Host of the British and American Rewind Show
Capital Radio 604 Live
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for September 29th 2024

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Mike Savage
Host of The Capital Countdown and long-running presenter associated with Capital Radio 604; central figure in archival broadcasts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Great Memories

    WOW. This is fantastic. long hours must have been spent putting it together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave ZA
    South Africa13 years ago
  • Danny Greeff

    Excellent! Fantastic! Brilliant ! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny604
    United States13 years ago
  • Bring it back

    Instant nostalgia. Awesomeness. Thanks Mr Johnston. The good ole years of music radio...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OwenZA
    South Africa13 years ago
  • Capital memories

    great memories, very sad that capital was forced to shut-down. I was at school in Durban those days, and no trip to beach was without Capital 604... thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zimbo1
    United Kingdom18 years ago
  • A blast from the past...

    An amazing collection of broadcasts by Capital radio in South Africa throughout the 80s and early 90s, including news and advertising (very weird to hear cigarettes advertised). I grew up in Johannesburgh during the 80s and 90s, and couldn't receive Capital, but every episode has still been a nostalgic trip. Having been pretty young during the apartheid era, and having listened to these podcasts, I have a new understanding of what was going on around me back then. This has been one of the most i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard Gifford
    Australia20 years ago

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Listeners praise the nostalgic journey through classic hits and radio history.
Episodes feel like a warm, ad-free throwback with strong host camaraderie.
Audiences enjoy the cultural and historical context around the tracks and artists.

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The Capital Countdown for August 10th 2024
Q: Should we do a fantasy of what the countdown might have sounded like later in the 90s?
The host invites listeners to choose between a countdown from the 90s or a return to the 70s for the next episode.
The Capital Countdown for April 5th 2025
Q: Can you recall what you were doing in April 1991?
I would have been on the breakfast show in those days.

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What is The Capital Radio 604 Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nostalgia-driven, music-history podcast that curates archival broadcasts from a legacy radio station alongside fresh archives from online streams. Episodes center on classic hits from the 60s through the 90s, interwoven with light banter, artist spotlights, and listener participation. The show leans into ad-free vibes, house-keeping tips like tip jars, and community-driven engagement, creating a warm, familiar atmosphere for listeners who grew up with a radio-era soundtrack while inviting new fans to explore the station's legacy and South Africa's regional radio culture. A notable strength is the blend of chart nostalgia with personal anecdotes, cultural context, and detailed mini-biographies around artists, often anchored by the host tea... more

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