East Coast Breakfast

The East Coast Radio Breakfast Show is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Tune in to the show for an energizing start to your day, accompanied by a fantastic selection of music that will keep you hooked. Stay informed with the latest news updates, traffic reports, and sports highlights to ensure you're always up to date.
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5,887 Episodes
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Is the vaccine safe for women who are on the pill? Prof Tulio advises.

Prof. Túlio De Oliveira joins from Kwazulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) at UKZN. He is one of the world’s top virologists, virus hunters and bioinformaticians and when he is not speaking to CNN, BBC or Al Jazeera, he speaks to Darren, Keri and Sky. We had not spoken…
4 Aug 2021 3AM 9 min

The Big Announcement: Sky is having a baby

After several days of teasing towards this, it is finally revealed. Many thought it would be a new presenter on the show or one of our presenters resigning. It is none of that. Our very own Skizzle, Sky, Mshengu, is about to become a dad! He and his girlfriend, Clarise…
4 Aug 2021 1AM 6 min

Russian team arrived 12 days later at the Olympics find out why

We get facts you are likely to hear anywhere else from Darren. Learn about London foxes and domestication. At the 1928 Olympics, rower Henry Pearce stopped mid-race to let a family of ducks safely cross his lane. Did he win or lose? In 1908, the Russian shooting team arrived the…
4 Aug 2021 1AM 2 min

#HopeisPower with Hollywoodbets help Mxolisi's business

We helped Hollywoodbets get to MkhuliseGroup's Tasty Popcorn and share their surprise with the local business for their #HopeIsPower campaign. They are a little kiosk which sells snacks like popcorn, slush drinks and sweets. They were one of the local businesses who unfortunately saw their hard work crumble down to…
30 Jul 2021 2AM 3 min

Anna Banana ask Darren 73 Questions

Just a little over 2 months since the province’s most beautiful couple, basically KZN's favourite couple, tied the knot in the most intimate of secret weddings. There was no way we were going to have the #DarrensDecade podcast series happen without featuring the Anna Banana on one of them. We…
30 Jul 2021 12AM 16 min

A silver Olympics medal is better than a gold - Find out why

Get Fact'd with Darren Maule today is based on the Olympics. It's facts you would have never been told by any of these Olympics channels. The 1900 Paris Olympics featured an underwater swimming event in the Seine: The contestants got a point for every second spent underwater and two points…
29 Jul 2021 1AM 2 min

Hear it here first - Olympics updates

Good Mauling! It's Hump Day on Darren, Keri and Sky! We will always start the morning with these updates because we are the first to wake you up.. So, top of the morning!
29 Jul 2021 12AM 2 min

One-on-one moments for this student and his teacher - Mike V

He is an award-winning radio presenter for our Early Breakfast show, Mike V and also the desk-driver for Darren, Keri and Sky. Full circle moments happen in like 10 years, like with Darren's Decade having honed his radio skill but Mike he has been able to work with Darren Maule…
29 Jul 2021 12AM 10 min

La Diva in Berea will get a makeover after their business was looted

They are a small business salon/spa - La Diva - situated in Berea Centre Shop no3 ground floor. They currently consist of 4 hairstylists, 4 nail technicians and a receptionist. They lost everything in the fires that were started during the KZN unrest. Take a listen to Mel's reaction after…
28 Jul 2021 3AM 3 min

SADAG joins Darren, Keri and Sky to speak about lockdown stress

It is with so much sadness that we announce the passing of one of the recipients of a contribution from Darren's Tip Jar. They share the important symptoms to note during this time as we recover from the trauma of 2020 and the pandemic as well as the recent KZN…
28 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

'Is Darren a breakfast radio diva?' Let his boss answer that question

The year that Darren Maule celebrated 2 years as a presenter on East Coast Radio's breakfast show, a new Programming Manager made an arrival on the station. When Darren and Zane chat in this podcast you are immediately aware of the respect, passion and attention to detail that him and…
28 Jul 2021 12AM 18 min

KOO canned products - dates to look out for with the defective products.

Wendy Knowler shares everything that you need to know about the recent announcement by Tiger brands and their defective products. She answers all the important questions: Which specific products have been affected? What would happen to us if we consume the affected products? What should people do if they notice…
27 Jul 2021 3AM 6 min

Looted internet cafe gets a chance to rebuild

Mr Govender did not have insurance for his shop, even the 2 machines that he have rented from Konica were not insured and now they also advising me that he still needs to pay for the contract although that machines was burnt. . He now needs more than R100 000…
27 Jul 2021 2AM 3 min

Cobus is live from the 2020 Olympics in AmananzimTokyo

We catch up with our Tokyo2020 Olympics correspondent who gives us daily updates about everything happening at the Olympics. He has the info on winners, the celebrity athletes and things you are likely to hear anywhere in the News. Among the amazing news of the swimmer, Tatjana Schoemaker's win he…
27 Jul 2021 1AM 3 min
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