Breakfast with Martin Bester
2,602 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBreakfast with Martin Bester
Martin 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 audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment.
The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny!
Show Features:
• Good Morning Angels
• Secret Sound
• Friday's My Day
• Morning Family Quiz
• Throwback Thursday
• How Hard Can It Be
• Friday Live
• Confession Session
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Episodes
“Ons het nie gedink hy gaan dit maak nie,” sê Nadine
June 27, 2023 06:08 - 11 minutes - 4.66 MBSpringbok-legende Derick Hougaard en sy maat, die sangeres Nadine, was onlangs regoor oor die media na Hougaard in die Steve Biko Akademiese Hospitaal in Pretoria opgeneem na hy bewusteloos by huis gevind is.
Refentse joined Breakfast with Martin on Friday Live
June 23, 2023 07:09 - 4 minutes - 2 MBSouth African musician Refentse performed on the Friday Live stage as we count down the days to Jacaranda Day captured by HUAWEI P60 Pro.
Classy people don’t do these things
June 22, 2023 07:35 - 13 minutes - 5.55 MBOn Thursday, Martin Bester and the rest of the Breakfast team discussed what it takes to be classy and not classy. According to a recent article by Hack Spirit, there are a few things classy people DON’T do, and, unfortunately, we didn’t pass the test.
Assisting 15-year-old Kevin and his family after a devastating crash
June 21, 2023 08:47 - 11 minutes - 4.49 MBThe Hoërskool Rustenburg community was shaken by a devastating road accident on the weekend on 13 May 2023. Three boys from the school were involved. One of the boys died on the scene, one sustained slight injuries, and the third, Kevin Jansen van Vuuren, was severely injured.
Martin Bester met local Drag artist RiRi Rouge
June 20, 2023 07:07 - 16 minutes - 6.67 MBFor this week's How Hard Can It Be, Martin Bester invited local Drag artist RiRi Rouge to show him how to do Drag.
Martin Bester gave away R50,000 on #SecretSound
June 19, 2023 09:14 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester had a brand new Secret Sound, and on Monday they gave away R50,000 for a correct guess.
This listener revealed the #SecretSound!
June 15, 2023 07:46 - 5 minutes - 2.11 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
We meet the last potential date for Ben Retief on #DateMyDad
June 14, 2023 06:29 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
Breakfast with Martin Bester got a voice note from an actual prisoner!
June 13, 2023 06:30 - 9 minutes - 3.92 MBConcerns are growing over an increase in South African prisoners using TikTok to live stream and engage with others on the platform. To answer some question we got a voice not from someone in prison.
We meet Sanet Ackermann on #DateMyDad!
June 13, 2023 06:09 - 8 minutes - 3.51 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
Is Janine Pillay, Ben Retief's next date on #DateMyDad?
June 13, 2023 06:06 - 6 minutes - 2.62 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
Lourens van der Merwe shares incredible journey to Istanbul for EUFA Champions League Final
June 13, 2023 04:53 - 6 minutes - 2.84 MBLourens van der Merwe won a trip to the UEFA Champions League Final!
These are all the warmest #SecretSound guesses!
June 09, 2023 12:10 - 1 minute - 738 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
Are Elize Viljoen and Ben Retief compatible?
June 09, 2023 11:57 - 6 minutes - 2.78 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
Zanie van Rensburg would LOVE to go on a date with Date My Dad's Ben Retief
June 09, 2023 05:21 - 7 minutes - 2.9 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
Cotswold Country Montessori plays the Morning Family Quiz
June 09, 2023 05:18 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBThis week Martin Bester invited primary schools in Gauteng to take part in our Morning Family Quiz.
Morné Steyn sê totsiens aan Loftus Versfeld op Breakfast with Martin Bester
June 08, 2023 05:42 - 27 minutes - 11 MBDie rugbylegende het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier voor sy laaste wedstryd op Loftus Versfeld!
Eco Kids Primary School plays the Morning Family Quiz
June 08, 2023 04:43 - 5 minutes - 2.23 MBThis week Martin Bester invited primary schools in Gauteng to take part in our Morning Family Quiz.
Good Morning Angels: Giving hope to SAVF Children’s Home in Secunda
June 07, 2023 09:20 - 10 minutes - 4.48 MBGood Morning Angels, spread more Warmfees love for Secunda SAVF Children’s Home.
We meet our first #DateMyDad candidate for Ben Retief!
June 07, 2023 06:45 - 8 minutes - 3.61 MBMartin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
St Francis College plays the Morning Family Quiz
June 07, 2023 05:42 - 5 minutes - 2.33 MBThis week Martin Bester invited primary schools in Gauteng to take part in our Morning Family Quiz.
We spoke to Ben Retief's ex!
June 06, 2023 06:29 - 16 minutes - 6.7 MBOn Tuesday, Martin Besters spoke to our Date My Date candidate, Ben Retief's ex-girlfriend to find out more about him.
St Columba's School plays the Morning Family Quiz
June 06, 2023 06:15 - 5 minutes - 2.26 MBThis week Martin Bester invited primary schools in Gauteng to take part in our Morning Family Quiz.
These are our latest Secret Sound guesses!
June 06, 2023 05:42 - 1 minute - 458 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
St Catherine’s School plays the Morning Family Quiz
June 05, 2023 05:31 - 5 minutes - 2.2 MBThis week Martin Bester invited primary schools in Gauteng to take part in our Morning Family Quiz.
#DateMyDad - Philip Fick
June 02, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
#DateMyDad - André Jansen van Vuuren
June 02, 2023 09:28 - 10 minutes - 4.47 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
Giving rescue Annie a second chance in life
May 31, 2023 06:18 - 11 minutes - 4.6 MBHelping a dog-angel to care for the most vulnerable fur babies like Annie.
We're shocked at kids' lunchboxes these days!
May 31, 2023 06:14 - 14 minutes - 5.85 MBOn Wednesday, we asked listeners to share pictures of their kids’ lunch boxes to see what they look like today. We were not disappointed!
#DateMyDad - Adriaan Kruger
May 31, 2023 06:11 - 7 minutes - 3.02 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
This is the closest someone has gotten to guessing the #SecretSound
May 30, 2023 07:59 - 1 minute - 462 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
#DateMyDad: Gerry Tempelhoff
May 30, 2023 06:21 - 12 minutes - 5.06 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
#DateMyDad: Ben Retief
May 30, 2023 06:14 - 14 minutes - 5.74 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
Andy de Wet won plant of the year at the Chelsea Flower Show
May 29, 2023 07:26 - 7 minutes - 3.11 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Andy de Wet, whose Agapanthus, Black Jack won plant of the year at the Chelsea Flower Show, a huge win for the South Africans after 18 years of hard work.
Dos and Don'ts of an online meeting
May 29, 2023 07:03 - 11 minutes - 4.5 MBHere is the ultimate list of dos and don'ts of an online meeting!
Martin Bester presents: Date My Dad
May 29, 2023 05:51 - 4 minutes - 1.87 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
Martin Bester found the Krugersdorp man pooping in people's gardens
May 29, 2023 03:54 - 5 minutes - 2.13 MBOn Friday, Martin Bester spoke to Sebastian Fourie who pranked his community by posting photo's of him pooping in someone's garden.
"Shakira wou nie eers vir my kyk nie": Jo Black
May 26, 2023 06:44 - 2 minutes - 951 KBJo Black het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier vir Friday Live en vertel oor die werk wat hy gedoen het voor hy begin sing het.
Here's the latest #SecretSound guess!
May 26, 2023 06:42 - 1 minute - 681 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
This is the warmest Secret Sound guess yet!
May 25, 2023 06:53 - 1 minute - 700 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
Good Morning Angels: Helping three-year-old Sian fight for his life
May 24, 2023 07:31 - 23 minutes - 9.6 MBOn Wednesday's Good Morning Angels, we assisted three-year-old Sian who is fighting for his life, while his parents are fighting to keep him in hospital.
Popular clothing brand comes under fire for R200 enamel mug
May 24, 2023 05:47 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MBOnce a staple in households across South Africa, it seems the enamel mug is now a trendy must-have! South Africans all over Twitter have called out a popular clothing brand for selling a single enamel mug for R199.
How hard can it be to guess the language?
May 24, 2023 05:45 - 19 minutes - 8 MBMartin Bester and the Breakfast team tried to guess different languages they don't understand by listening to messages from some of their listeners.
Tshwane Mayor: “I’ve learned to be careful of spokespeople"
May 23, 2023 04:56 - 8 minutes - 3.54 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink about the current cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal area.
These are our favourite South African slang words
May 22, 2023 07:47 - 5 minutes - 2.14 MBThe Breakfast with Martin Bester team and our listeners shared their favourite South African slang words.
Two provinces now affected by cholera outbreak in water
May 22, 2023 06:50 - 23 minutes - 9.6 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the spokesperson for the Minister of Health, Mr Doctor Tshwale, about the cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal area.
Good Morning Angels: Helping those in need stay warm this winter
May 17, 2023 06:12 - 15 minutes - 6.5 MBSpreading warmth and love far and wide with Warm Fees 2023.
Top five places people have affairs!
May 16, 2023 07:12 - 13 minutes - 5.41 MBPeople cheat for a variety of different reasons, whether it’s boredom in a relationship, lack of communication or abuse in whichever form. Here are the top five most common places affairs start.
Is this the Secret Sound?
May 16, 2023 06:37 - 1 minute - 700 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
Martin Bester creates hilarious Eurovision mashup
May 15, 2023 06:48 - 6 minutes - 2.82 MBThe 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, United Kingdom over the past weekend.