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Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Cape Town wakes up to the Ryan O' Connor Breakfast Show every weekday morning 6am - 9am with a chance to crack Ryan's R 50 000 Noise! Sucess Lekabe on traffic, Ricky Shroeder on sports, Merentia van der Vent on News and Producer Phil De Lange.
Daily English South Africa Comedy Interviews Narrated by Success Lekabe, Ricky Schroeder
522 Episodes
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The older dad

Ryan has been thinking about fatherhood lately - particularly about what it means to become a father a bit later in life than the norm. It seems to have both its advantages and disadvantages, but luckily all the 'older' dads aren't alone.
24 Oct 2AM 3 min

Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey is headed to Cape Town!

Breakout Events is thrilled to announce that Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic retro festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in 2025! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock will bring two unforgettable events to Johannesburg and Cape Town, featuring a mix…
24 Oct 1AM 8 min

Cape Mental Health CEO Dr Ingrid Daniels

For the last 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival, Cape Mental Health’s flagship event, has brought #HopeOnAString as colourful kites of all shapes and sizes take to the sky each October to create mental health awareness. The event hopes to raise awareness and funds towards Cape Mental Health's…
23 Oct 4AM 9 min

We've all got a little shop story

It's one of the smartest marketing exercises in the country - the Checkers Little Shop collectible items. We know your kids go crazy for them and some schools have even started banning them. But it's not only the kids that go crazy for the mini air fryers, delivery trucks, rice…
21 Oct 2AM 4 min

James Dalton talks about the My Safe Space initiative

Former Springbok superstar James Dalton popped in for a chat. Following his life of sport James has made it his mission to keep kids safe, particularly in schools. He came to talk about My Safe Space - an initiative that uses technology to increase safety and awareness for children in…
21 Oct 2AM 10 min

The exciting injuries from the most mundane activities

Battle scars tell stories. But sometimes the stories aren't as epic as the scars make them out to be. Ryan was looking for stories about the worst injuries sustained from the most mundane activities. Our listeners did not disappoint (although pole dancing would NOT be considered mundane; but you won't…
18 Oct 5AM 4 min

The foods you DON'T eat

It's World Food Day and we celebrate each and every culinary delight from around the world. In Cape Town we're fortunate to have a global offering AND local dishes we can be proud of. Sometimes, however, you find yourself on the wrong end of a conversation when you tell people…
16 Oct 4AM 3 min

A new world record on the horizon for Jonathan

A Capetonian bowler is looking to cement Cape Town as the home of a new Guinness World Record. Jonathan Cochrane will spend Saturday 19 October attempting to play at the most lawn bowls clubs in 24 hours. He visited the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show to tell us more about the…
15 Oct 4AM 7 min

Be bald and be free!

October is recognised for many things but also has a day to celebrate those of us that lose our hair. A day to be bald and be free. So we spoke to some of our listeners who told us about their journey to be bald, beautiful, and free.
15 Oct 2AM 2 min

Comic sensation Learnmore Jonasi pops in for a visit

Learnmore Jonasi is a comedian originally from Chimanimani in Zimbabwe. He started his career travelling between Zim and South Africa and has now settled in America where he’s blowing up. He is Steve Harvey’s Spotlight Winner, a Savanna Pan African Award winner, a Boston Comedy Festival Winner, and recently competed…
10 Oct 4AM 7 min

Adeba from Rylands bags R50 000!

It's been 5 weeks since we introduced the 5th noise of 2024 and it has been cracked! Ryan's R50 000 Noise was correctly identified by Adeba Pahad, a graphic designer from, Rylands, as a kids magnetic drawing board being written on and then erased with the sliding mechanism.
9 Oct 1AM 2 min

Robby Collins live in studio

Robby Collins, a name synonymous with authenticity in the comedy circuit, began his journey in the vibrant city of Durban. 16 years later, and he has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in local entertainment. He's in Cape Town for a few days and popped in to…
3 Oct 3AM 9 min

Writing your first love letter

Your teenage years are often when you experience your first feelings of love and heartbreak. A big part of getting a crush is that all important love letter.
3 Oct 3AM 3 min

Ryan tried to run away from home

We were talking about the things everyone should do before the age of 16. Ryan recounted a story about when he got rebellious and tried to run away from home...it didn't quite work out though.
3 Oct 3AM 4 min

The sweet 16 bucket list

It's the age that you're considered a proper teenager and 16 isn't always an easy time. You're starting to decide about what subjects to take in your senior years, possible career paths, and you're starting to learn what it means to be an adult. What are some of the things…
3 Oct 3AM 1 min

A Tupperware confession

We spoke about Tupperware on the show and how precious it it to people who own it. It's a very daring move to lend someone a Tupperware bakkie because you might never get it back! Brett had a confession about holding on to someone else's Tupperware a little longer than…
20 Sep 5AM 1 min

Joe Barber - 25 years of excellence

Created, written, and starring the multi-talented Oscar Petersen and David Isaacs, Joe Barber has captured the hearts of audiences for 25 years with its heartwarming and hilarious portrayal of life in a local barbershop. This anniversary celebration promises to be a special tribute to the enduring legacy of this iconic…
20 Sep 5AM 9 min

Foods that remind you of childhood

Is there a meal that instantly reminds you of your childhood? In a survey nine in ten people said certain foods evoke feelings of childhood nostalgia. 70 per cent of respondents believe some food items can be more nostalgic than old photos.
16 Sep 5AM 7 min

School fundraisers and donations: Parents weigh in

As Cape Town's fastest growing breakfast show, we love being in touch with families heading off to school and work in the morning. A lot of us find ourselves in the position of forking out a bit more money for school than what we planned for. We got the perspective…
12 Sep 2AM 6 min
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