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The Capital Radio 604 Podcast

Craig J. Johnston
Capital Radio 604
Ifearless Panic Button
Music
Capital Radio
KZN Midlands
Prestwick On Gowrie
I Fearless Panic Button
Ballito Brewing Company
Solid Gold Sunday
Phil Collins
Capital 604
South Africa
Billy Joel
Ifearless
Madonna
Capital Countdown
David Bowie
Rocktober
October Top 10 Hits
South African Music

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

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Latest Episodes

Join Craig Johnston as he gets you ready for the weekend!

Join Martin McHale for another Solid Gold Sunday.

Join Craig Johnston every Friday to get into the mood for the weekend, with the Weekend Blastoff!

Join Mike Savage for a Coundown from 1991.

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Recent Guests

Debbie Harry
Lead singer of Blondie, featured on a classic track
Blondie
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for September 20th 2026
Darth Vader
Guest introduced as Lord Vader, a viral character on the show
The Capital Studios (fictional guest)
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for May 3rd 2026
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
Brian Oxley
Host of the British and American Rewind Show
Capital Radio 604 Live
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for September 29th 2024
Chris Pryor
Host of the Rock Professor show
Capital Radio 604 Live
Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for September 29th 2024

Host

Mike Savage
Host associated with Capital Countdown segments and Capital Radio 604 / Capital Countdown Team.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 138 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 States14 years ago
  • Bring it back

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OwenZA
    South Africa14 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 Kingdom19 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
    Australia21 years ago

Listeners Say

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The mix of music history with local SA flavor resonates with long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Great memories and a deep sense of nostalgia; the show feels lovingly curated.
Many note the high production quality and engaging host banter as standout strengths.
Listeners praise the advert-free format and in-depth archival storytelling.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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?

This show leans into nostalgia-driven music history, presenting archival Capital Countdown selections alongside newly surfaced material from the station's days on air. Episodes weave chart recaps, artist anecdotes, production quirks, and local South African flavor into a relaxed, advert-free listening experience, often including listener interaction and behind-the-scenes trivia that give context to 1980s–1990s hits. A standout angle is the blend of classic countdown storytelling with contemporary access via apps and social media, plus occasional long-form reflections on regional music scenes and broadcasting history that appeal to fans of retro radio and local culture.

Overall, it likely attracts listeners who enjoy long-form storytelling ... more

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