Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Nico Panagio visits ROC Breakfast

Nico Panagio is no stranger to South African tv, film, and radio. While he's not entertaining us on the screen or hosting Survivor South Africa, he also head up Missing Children South Africa. Missing Children South Africa is a first tier is an emergency response service that assists the South…

11 Aug 2023 5AM 11 min

A taste of Summer and Ryan's Sandy Bay experience

If you're looking out your office window right now you'd be forgiven for feeling upset that you can't be outside. A 27 degree Thursday in Winter is rare and it's the perfect day to be outdoors or on the beach. Ryan told us about his experience going to Sandy Bay…

10 Aug 2023 5AM 5 min

We're going to Graceland!

There was a BIG announcement on the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show today. With your suggestions we decided we're off to Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.

8 Aug 2023 5AM 5 min

Ryan's mole problem

Ryan has a mole problem. And we're not talking about the kind you got to your dermatologist for. We definitely expected a lot of people to be able to relate, but we definitely didn't expect the lengths some of you have gone to get rid of a mole in your…

3 Aug 2023 7AM 3 min

The legendary 'junk' drawer

Every home has one - the blackhole of miscellaneous household items. The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show opened the floor to our listeners to tell us what they've found in theirs.

2 Aug 2023 4AM 3 min

He won't EVER dig in his aunt's cupboard again

An innocent childhood game turned into a mortifying experience for a caller on the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show...well it was embarrassing for his aunt at the time. Let's just say he should never have been digging around in his aunt's cupboard in the first place.

2 Aug 2023 4AM 2 min

Life's simple pleasures

You don't always need something big to happen to get a happy kick out of life. Sometimes it's as simple as finding a parking spot right in front of the shop's entrance. The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show opened the floor to everyone to share their simple pleasures in life.

31 Jul 2023 5AM 3 min

Ryan's run in with a granny

Don't worry...the story is a bit more innocent than the title suggests. But Ryan had an experience on a flight that reminded us all that there are certain things grandmother's do that seem to be universal.

28 Jul 2023 3AM 4 min

She hopes the politician didn't know where the hairbrush came from

Have you ever had a moment when you did something at work that left you embarrassed and scared for your life? One caller told us about her experience working in a production company overseas that involved a well known German politician, a make-up artist, and a dog's hairbrush.

24 Jul 2023 6AM 1 min

When a colleague has bad breath

Have you ever had to endure a conversation with a colleague who has bad breath? Well you're not alone - apparently 1 in 5 people have admitted to avoiding talking to someone in the office because of their terrible oral odor. One Smile listener didn't hold back when she called…

21 Jul 2023 5AM 2 min

James Dalton is striving to make schools safer

Springbok legend James Dalton popped in for a chat with Ryan for Bok Friday. We all remember him as the gutsy number 2 and rugby world cup winner for South Africa, but there's a whole other side you might not know about James. He's launched My Safe Space - an…

21 Jul 2023 4AM 6 min

Matthew Mole on ROC Breakfast

Matthew Mole is a Cape Town gem who can put a smile on anyone's face. His voice is a gem in the South African music industry and he's built a loving fan base around the world for the last 10 years. Visiting Cape Town for a few days, Matthew popped…

19 Jul 2023 5AM 14 min

Percy Montgomery and Mark Keohane ahead of the Boks & All Blacks game

We're bringing Bok Friday back on the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show. Ahead of the massive clash between South Africa and New Zealand tomorrow, we were joined by our friend and rugby oracle Mark Keohane. He brought a special guest in Springbok legend Percy Montgomery.

14 Jul 2023 4AM 12 min

The Perfect Picture Season 2

A thrilling visual adventure awaits with 10 local celebrities showcasing their creativity in the quest to get the Perfect Picture. The celebrity contestants will take their Canon EOS R8 cameras and face challenges to stretch their skills in different areas of photography. Ryan caught up with Roger from Canon SA…

14 Jul 2023 2AM 10 min

Llewelyn Soloman's success through Waves of Change

The Salesian Institute Youth Projects has been changing the lives of children and youth at risk for over a hundred years. Llewelyn Soloman is one of the many people that have benefitted from their Waves of Change programme. Producer Phil spoke to him about his life, the moment he decided…

11 Jul 2023 3AM 14 min

The Salesian Institute Youth Projects

Smile 90.4FM is teaming up with Jenny Morris' Soulfood Kitchen on Mandela Day. We'll be at the Salesian Institute Youth Projects - an institution that has been changing the lives of children and youth at risk for over a hundred years. Jo Da Silva is a fundraiser and senior manager…

11 Jul 2023 3AM 8 min

Six major heart operations in 12 years for young Daniel

During the school holidays a lot of parents face the challenge of keeping the children entertained. For Monique Kemp it's a completely different story as her 12 year old son Daniel just underwent his 6th major heart operation. Her family have shown perseverance throughout Daniel's life and Monique has become…

7 Jul 2023 3AM 10 min

"I got locked up in a Mexican jail"

Ryan and the team spoke about some experiences they had overseas that left them feeling a bit disappointed. Ryan couldn't help help but feel a bit let down by the Mona Lisa. Ricky remembered the time he travelled to the Coliseum in Rome and wasn't allowed to do his Gladiator…

6 Jul 2023 4AM 7 min

Getting the most out of your loyalty cards

We've all probably got some or other form of loyalty card from our local grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants. But do we actually take full advantage of them? Probably not. The amount of unclaimed loyalty points is stacks up to billions of rands across the globe. The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast…

5 Jul 2023 4AM 6 min

A tractor journey across the country for tug-of-war

Corné Els is on a 1600 km journey on a tractor from Krugersdorp in Gauteng to Klapmuts in the Western Cape. Why you ask? To raise funds for her daughter so she can participate in the Tug-of-War World Championships in Switzerland from August 31.

30 Jun 2023 4AM 4 min