Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

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
672 Episodes
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Majozi brings songs and stories to the show

After more than a decade in the South African music scene, beloved singer-songwriter MAJOZI is taking a moment to pause, reflect, and connect on a deeper level with the people who’ve been there every step of the way - his fans. His brand new, intimate tour, aptly titled SONGS &…
23 Jul 4AM 6 min

Speed Classic Cape Town is coming!

Witness an unparalleled fusion of speed, skill, and spectacle where legendary machines and next-gen performance share the spotlight. It's officially coming to our shores - Speed Classic Cape Town is more than just a race – it is a two-day lifestyle experience that blends the thrill and the elegance of…
22 Jul 4AM 10 min

"The day we became a family"

Today is a very special day for Jilly and Elizabeth. Elizabeth is almost 4 and is one of our amazing 5 Word Weather reporters. 3 years ago on this day Jilly officially welcomed Elizabeth into her home and they became a family. Have a listen to their touching story here.
18 Jul 5AM 4 min

Lucas to regain some independence and freedom thanks to Quadcare

Lucas Khapha was born with cerebral palsy and relies entirely on a motorised wheelchair to get around. Unfortunately his current wheelchair is not in the best condition and he is stuck at home - unable to visit friends, attend medical appointments, or even search for work. His email came to…
17 Jul 6AM 7 min

Leaving your kids at home during holidays

During the school holidays it's a tough situation to navigate when you need to entertain the kids but still work. It gets even trickier when you don't have anyone to help look after them. So what age do you think is appropriate for them to stay home alone?
15 Jul 5AM 7 min

Behind the Scenes of The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show Ep. 4

In this exclusive podcast you'll get to hear from Producer Phil about how a radio show is planned and executed. This week Phil tells you about how he sneaks certain audio files on air, what happens when people don't their phones, and how he has to sometimes just trust the…
11 Jul 5AM 7 min

Do officials use speed traps in the rain

As we deal with another cold front in Cape Town our roads get messier and more challenging to navigate. Ryan wondered if traffic officials would still set up speed traps in the rain. It turns out they don't.
11 Jul 4AM 3 min

Neil Sandilands talks about Die Vyftigers

South African actor and musician Neil Sandilands is hitting the road again but this time with a brand new musical project - Die Vyftigers. Neil Sandilands, Schalk Joubert, Gian Groen, and Abel Kraamsaal - four unique voices within the Afri-kaans music landscape - take the stage together, to honour their…
9 Jul 6AM 9 min

Remembering voice mails

We're in the day and age where phone calls are few and far between. Voice notes and texts are king. But do you remember leaving a voicemail for someone? Do you remember having a custom voicemail because you were the coolest person in the world?
7 Jul 4AM 4 min

Love is in the action

We know there are at least five love languages. Sometimes the most powerful “I love you” isn’t spoken outright. It’s in the way someone asks if you got home safely, saves you the last slice of pizza, remembers your random stories, or sends you that meme they know will make…
3 Jul 3AM 5 min

Your best MacGuyver Moments

You may remember a conversation about millennials and their toolboxes. If we're a generation that often doesn't have the right tool to use we get creative. We all remember MacGuyver could take a piece of bubblegum, paper clip, and a Castle Light, and make a bomb? We've all had our…
2 Jul 4AM 6 min

School holidays just aren't the same anymore

Today is the start of a school holiday and your kids are likely to tell you how bored they are quite often. In fact a survey found that children complain about boredom 5 times a week during school holidays. Term breaks are very different these days though. We wanted to…
30 Jun 4AM 6 min

Craig Lucas talks about his new EP 'Tip of My Tongue'

South African singer-songwriter Craig Lucas is back with a powerful, no-holds-barred new EP, Tip of My Tongue. He joined us on The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show for a chat and an exclusive live performance of two tracks from the EP.
27 Jun 4AM 5 min

The toolbox in every household

Apparently 4 in 10 people under the age of 40 don't have a toolbox at home. That doesn't mean you don't have tools though.
26 Jun 3AM 6 min

Randall Abrahams to help us judge talent for our band

This winter, Smile FM is putting together Cape Town’s ultimate all-cover band. Not from music schools or professional studios — but from real people with real stories. People who never stopped loving music, even when they had to stop playing it. TV personality, author, and Idols judge Randall Abrahams just…
25 Jun 3AM 5 min

When the clothing doesn't fit the occasion

Ever caught yourself having a second look at someone in public, specifically for what they're wearing? And we don't mean in a good way. Sometimes there's very little skaam in people who decide to dress inappropriately for a specific occasion, or just couldn't care less what other people think.
24 Jun 5AM 4 min

Behind the Scenes of The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show Ep. 3

Every week Phil takes you into the world of a radio producer. In this exclusive podcast you'll get to hear about how a radio show is planned and executed (even when it doesn't go to plan). Today we have a look at what makes an idea a good idea for…
20 Jun 7AM 8 min
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