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The Capital Radio 604 Podcast

Capital Radio 604
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
The Temptations
Pearl Jam
Capital Radio 604 Podcast
Night Flight
Potholes
Barbie
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 as we rewind the dial to a golden moment in music history. From chart-toppers to unforgettable anthems, we're reliving the songs that ruled the airwaves and defined a generation. It's nostalgia at full volume — only on Capital Radio ... more

THE CAPITAL COUNTDOWN – June 1986 With Mike Savage on Capital Radio 604 LIVE Buckle up and rewind the dial — it's June 1986, and the airwaves are electric! Synths shimmer, guitars soar, and pop legends reign supreme. Join the one and only Mike Savage... more

THE CAPITAL COUNTDOWN Get ready for a musical journey like no other as we rewind to June 1985 with none other than Capital hitman Mike Savage, spinning the hottest tracks and unforgettable classics on Capital Radio 604 LIVE!

THE CAPITAL COUNTDOWN – June 1984 - (The Darren Scott Tribute Show) This special edition of The Capital Countdown is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Darren Scott – a true broadcasting icon whose passion and voice helped shape the sound of Ca... more

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Recent Guests

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, featuring hits, trivia, and backstories from the UK and US top 40s
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Episode: Solid Gold Sunday for October 13th 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 of The Capital Countdown, engaging listeners with nostalgic music commentary, personal anecdotes, and cultural history related to the music from the 1980s and onwards.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 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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It’s celebrated for its authenticity and deep connections to historical music events that shaped popular culture.
The show provides a rich tapestry of stories that resonate with both past experiences and current cultural reflections.
Listeners have expressed nostalgia and joy, reflecting on fond memories of the music and radio history.

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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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