Best Authentic Anticipation Podcasts (2025)

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The final Secret Sound of Music revealed! 1:15

12h ago1:15

1:15

On Friday, May 30, Martin Bester gave away the final R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music. This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!…

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Calum Scott is coming back to South Africa! 9:55

1d ago9:55

9:55

On Monday, 26 May, Martin Bester spoke to English singer and songwriter on his return to South Africa.By Jacaranda FM

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Making dreams come true for kids fighting for their lives 10:57

3d ago10:57

10:57

Let's do it for the dreamers! Support Slipper Day 2025 and make a dream come true for a child fighting a life-threatening illness. The Good Morning Angels Fund will donate R50,000 to Reach for a Dream to help make the dreams of more children a reality.By Jacaranda FM

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The fourth and final Secret Sound of Music is here! 1:15

4d ago1:15

1:15

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!By Jacaranda FM

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World's Strongest Man Rayno Nel eats four times what the average man eats 20:50

5d ago20:50

20:50

South Africa's newly crowned World's Strongest Man, Rayno Nel, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new title and what it takes to become the World’s Strongest Man. During his interview, Nel also spoke more about what it takes to become the World's Strongest ManBy Jacaranda FM

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Another listener wins R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music 1:17

7d ago1:17

1:17

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!By Jacaranda FM

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K & T Talks - The Facade: Embracing Authenticity 23:51

8d ago23:51

23:51

Let's take a look behind the curtain as Kelli and Tammy talk about the deeper truths behind the appearances we present to the world. Together, we'll explore the hidden realities that shape our identities and the stories we tell ourselves and others. Tune in for an enlightening conversations that challenges perceptions and reveals the authentic selv…

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Keeping animals at RandWest SPCA safe and warm this winter 10:10

10d ago10:10

10:10

Good Morning Angels together with Martin Bester and Round Table's Warm Fees assisted the SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria with the R45,000 needed to install their much-needed security system, ensuring the safety of their staff, a…

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Law expert weighs in on viral video of seven teens assaulting a 14-year-old girl 8:24

10d ago8:24

8:24

Seven teenagers have been arrested following a viral video in which the teens are seen assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Johannesburg. Co-founder and Managing Partner of HJW Attorneys, Megan Harrington-Johnson, weighed in on the situation, giving more information on the lawful repercussions of the incident.…

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Social media star Left Sleeve shares poem for bully victims 1:30

11d ago1:30

1:30

Breakfast with Martin Bester was joined by the inspirational social media personality Left Sleeve, who shared some motivation with South Africans. He shared his journey to recovery, how he became a social media sensation, and provided some much-needed motivation for all South Africans.By Jacaranda FM

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Social Media star Left Sleeve shares his journey of recovery from addiction and alcoholism 23:05

11d ago23:05

23:05

Breakfast with Martin Bester was joined by the inspirational social media personality Left Sleeve, who shared some motivation with South Africans. He shared his journey to recovery, how he became a social media sensation, and provided some much-needed motivation for all South Africans.By Jacaranda FM

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Raising Expectations, May 19, 2025 55:37

11d ago55:37

55:37

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Returning Guest, Teri Werner - transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends, we are glad to have our friend, Teri Werner back with us this week to continue our discussion on Train Wreck to Triumph! We w…

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Woman shares shocking way she got revenge on her ex 12:15

11d ago12:15

12:15

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share how they got revenge on partners who cheated on them. Here is what they had to say.By Jacaranda FM

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The brand-new Secret Sound of Music 1:21

16d ago1:21

1:21

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!By Jacaranda FM

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Officer in pajamas forces car thieves to go topless 7:34

16d ago7:34

7:34

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Senior Chief Warrant Officer Mokete Petrus Tladi after he was hailed a hero for apprehending five alleged car thieves.By Jacaranda FM

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The second Secret Sound of Music has been won! 3:30

16d ago3:30

3:30

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!By Jacaranda FM

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Multiple strokes leave 10-year-old boy severely disabled 15:02

17d ago15:02

15:02

Good Morning Angels assisted 10-year-old Eben and his family after he suffered multiple strokes, just like his mom, who tragically passed away from strokes two years ago.By Jacaranda FM

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Johandré Blom gives update after losing his arm in a crocodile attack 9:43

17d ago9:43

9:43

Several listeners from the fishing, school, and Hartbeespoort communities asked Good Morning Angels to assist the Blom family after seven-year-old Johandré lost his arm in a crocodile attack. With the help of all our amazing sponsors, we managed to raise R400,000 to assist the young boy and his family. On the morning that Johandré's dad visited Jac…

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Raising Expectations, May 12, 2025 55:32

18d ago55:32

55:32

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Teri Werner - transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends tonight we have Teri Werner, Author, Transformational leader and Media Strategist with us this week on “Raising Expectations!” She will …

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Sanger Appel se pragtige boodskap aan Afrikaans! 1:37

22d ago1:37

1:37

Talle bekendes het Donderdag 8 Mei Afrikaans se 100ste jaar as amptelike taal gevier. Die gewilde sanger Appel het ook sy spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans se 100ste bestaansjaar by Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel.By Jacaranda FM

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Die ikoniese Riaan Cruywagen deel spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans 100 jaar 4:43

22d ago4:43

4:43

Talle bekendes het Donderdag 8 Mei Afrikaans se 100ste jaar as amptelike taal gevier. Die ikoniese Riaan Cruywagen het ook sy spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans 100 jaar met Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel.By Jacaranda FM

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Listen to the new Secret Sound of Music! 1:05

23d ago1:05

1:05

Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find…

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The first Secret Sound of Music revealed! 3:14

23d ago3:14

3:14

Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find…

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Bringing warmth to communities who need it most 11:26

24d ago11:26

11:26

Warm Fees is back, and Martin Bester, Round Table, and Good Morning Angels are kicking it off by assisting the Greater Love Foundation! Round Table will support the hunger relief efforts of Pastors Jeffery & Cookie with a donation of R25,000. Round Table will also donate at least 100 blankets collected during this year’s Warmfees concerts with Mart…

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Can you guess the first Secret Sound of Music for R39,000? 2:27

24d ago2:27

2:27

Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find…

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Raising Expectations, May 5, 2025 54:35

25d ago54:35

54:35

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Dear Friends, We will be celebrating Mother’s Day, a beautiful and wonderful occasion indeed! Abraham Lincoln aptly stated, "No man is poor who has a godly mother!" As we ponder this profound statement, we are reminded of God’s beautiful plan a…

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Woman wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound 4:40

25d ago4:40

4:40

On Wednesday, 9 April, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000, and finally, we have a winner.By Jacaranda FM

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Raising Expectations , April 28, 2025 59:21

1M ago59:21

59:21

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by guest, Frank Roberson, with The Black Rhino Protection Agency - Family Security Briefing Friends we are glad to have our friend Frank Roberson back to lead us in a “Family Security Briefing!” As you may know, Frank is the President an…

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Sisters unite across oceans as one battles cancer 12:22

1M ago12:22

12:22

From Perth to Polokwane: Despite being on two separate continents, Eloise Erasmus has been supporting her sister in her fight against cancer, and now, Good Morning Angels has stepped in to help Cynthia Erasmus access the treatment she needs. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Cynthia with R26,000 to cover the three chemotherapy sessions neede…

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South African Cardinal could be the next Pope 9:09

1M ago9:09

9:09

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Fr. Chris Townsend from the Church of the Beatitudes in Zwavelpoort about what will happen next following the death of Pope Francis.By Jacaranda FM

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Raising Expectations, April 21, 2025 57:00

1M ago57:00

57:00

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by Guest, Professor Nancy Pearcey - Author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality Friends, we all pray you had a wonderful Easter week because you know the “Risen Jesus” as your Savior and Lord! He is risen a…

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Eyewitness recalls man being run over and killed by bakkie 7:31

1M ago7:31

7:31

Sarah Britten spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after witnessing the horrific incident in which a man was run over and killed by another man driving a bakkie.By Jacaranda FM

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Dad of two shot after intruders responded to his online ad 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

Good Morning Angels assisted Desmond Sibiya in fighting back after he was shot by intruders who responded to an ad he posted online. The Good Morning Angels listener fund will assist Desmond with R100,000 towards his life-saving medical treatment after being shot in the stomach by intruders. Our friends at Ecomed Medical were listening, and they wi…

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Raising Expectations, April 14, 2025 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by Friend and Guest, Pastor Will Hobbs - Resurrection Sunday Friends, we are delighted to have our dear friend Pastor Will Hobbs with us this Monday night. He is an associate pastor at Kelview Heights Baptist Church in Midland, Texas, wh…

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Meet the SA woman who is marrying two men 16:31

2M ago16:31

16:31

In an interview with Martin Bester, Jo-Leen Geldenhuys, also known as the Pink Pitbull, opened up about her life and unconventional family dynamics. Jo-Leen is a dynamic and strong-willed individual, now widely known on social media, especially TikTok for her polyamorous relationship with two men.By Jacaranda FM

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How Trump tariffs will affect you and your family 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

Martin Bester spoke to Dawie Roodt, founder, Director, and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, about two economic issues currently impacting South African households: U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and South Africa’s recent VAT increase.By Jacaranda FM

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Big surprise for trio cycling from Burgersfort to Cape Town 9:14

2M ago9:14

9:14

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels had a big surprise for the viral trio cycling from Limpopo, Burgersfort to Cape Town. Good Morning Angels will assist the trio on the remainder of their journey and help cover their overnight accommodation for the next four nights (to the value of R20,000).By Jacaranda FM

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LISTEN: Can you guess Martin Bester's new Secret Sound? 1:09

2M ago1:09

1:09

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.By Jacaranda FM

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Young woman will "see" again with help of AI smart glasses 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

Good Morning Angels assisted Philadelphia Mkhondwane from Soweto to be part of life again by helping her acquire amazing AI smart glasses. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Philadelphia in acquiring her amazing AI smart glasses and cover some household expenses to make her and her family's lives a little easier with a donation of R50,000!…

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Raising Expectations, April 7, 2025 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With guest, Dr. Jim Robbins from the Institute of World Politics Friends, it is always a great honor and pleasure to have Dr. Robbins with us. As Jim shares , we will be discussing the issues and events happening in Washington and around the wo…

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Eben Etzebeth shares health update after "another setback" 6:07

2M ago6:07

6:07

Springbok Eben Etzebeth gave his estimation for when he will be back on the field after he suffered a concussion in December 2024 and recently faced yet another setback.By Jacaranda FM

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Quentin Coetzee wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound 3:35

2M ago3:35

3:35

On Monday, 24 February, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000. Finally, after weeks of guessing, 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listener Quentin Coetzee got the correct answer and won R50,000.By Jacaranda FM

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Young man gets the chance to put on his graduation cap 5:32

2M ago5:32

5:32

Kamogelo Nkosi has put in the hard work to finish his teaching degree, but now he needs some angel help for the last hurdle before graduation. The Good Morning Angels Fund will pay off Kamogelo's outstanding class fees of R40,500.00. We will also assist Kamogelo with funding towards his graduation clothing and robe, as well as transport and accommo…

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Assistance for young boy who lost arm in crocodile attack 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

Seven-year-old Johandré Blom survived a crocodile attack, and now he needs help from the Angels to heal. Thanks to all our donors putting up their hands on Wednesday morning, Good Morning Angels managed to raise more than R300,000 for young Johandré.By Jacaranda FM

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Appel deel nuwe besonderhede oor gru-aanval op skoonpa 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

In 'n gesprek met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' het die sanger Appel meer besonderhede oor die aanval op sy skoonpa, Deon Gouws, gedeel.By Jacaranda FM

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Why marijuana edibles have been banned in South Africa 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to Paul-Michael Keichel, an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, about the recent ban on marijuana edibles in the country.By Jacaranda FM

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Helping a family after losing a mom and son in a car crash 14:35

2M ago14:35

14:35

Late afternoon on Monday, 10 March, the Van Aswegen family was on their way home after the children’s school activities. A car in the oncoming lane lost control and crashed head-on into the Van Aswegen family's vehicle. Little Karlu died on impact, and their mother, Karin, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday evening. Power Build recently hosted it…

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Raising Expectations, March 17, 2025 56:40

2M ago56:40

56:40

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guests, Charles Lingerfelt Editor of Christian Times Magazine and Paul Antaby, Master Chief from the USS Cole We are delighted to have our friend and beloved Texas Republican Congressional Candidate Charles Lingerfelt with us! God has used…

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Teachers share sad reality of being a teacher in South Africa 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

A Gauteng teacher has taken to social media to explain why she is leaving education, citing the rise of "gentle parenting" as one of the main reasons. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to teacher Landi and other educators who shared the shocking reality of being a teacher in South Africa.By Jacaranda FM

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Assisting the vets who help their community pets for free 12:13

3M ago12:13

12:13

"Every animal deserves a life free from suffering." That's the motivation behind WanderVet, a registered NPO that exists purely to assist struggling communities in better caring for the pets they love so much. Good Morning Angels assisted WanderVet with the funds to sterilise 100 animals—that's a donation of R50,000!…

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