The Roger Goode Breakfast Show

Cato Louw chats to Haashim Pead and Yaqeen Ahmed about their upcoming URC match where the Stormers will take on the Scarlets as well as their incredible careers. 

In 2007, psychologist Dr Matthias Mehl, a professor at the University of Arizona, helped challenge a popular stereotype: that women speak significantly more than men. His research used small listening devices to capture snippets of everyday conversations from 396 participants. The findings showed that men and women both spoke approximately 16,000 words a day, with substantial differences between individuals. Nearly two decades later, Mehl and fellow researcher Dr Valeria Pfeifer revisited the question using a much larger collection of recordings. What they discovered was unexpected: the amount of speech people produce appears to have declined significantly over time. The team and listeners share how their communication has changed over the years and how it has affected their relationships with their loved ones.

The ladies put Roger Goode to set to see if he knows these three afrikaans words. 

In the latest instalment of the Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners see how compatible with their partners and which zodiac sign suits them best. 

Discovery Vitality’s latest research paper, Beyond Medication: Why Sustained Weight Loss Takes More Than Medicine, explores how new obesity treatments are transforming weight management; and why losing weight is only half the battle. Keeping it off requires long-term treatment, support and sustainable lifestyle changes. The figures for South Africa are concerning, particularly the finding that around 73% of women and 38% of men were overweight or obese in 2024. Dr Mosima Mabunda, Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Vitality, chats to Roger Goode about how GLP-1 medicines have changed the conversation around weight loss, with some treatments producing results that were previously associated mainly with surgery, and how important nutrition, exercise, muscle preservation and behavioural coaching are alongside medication for long-term results. 

Selena Gomez has revealed that heavy nicotine vaping changed her voice, prompting her to quit the habit and warn fans about its risks. The 34-year-old singer, actor and Rare Beauty founder shared the news in an Instagram Story video, admitting that nicotine is extremely difficult to quit and that she believes the effects on her voice may be permanent. Gomez encouraged anyone who vapes, or is considering starting, to think twice, saying “it’s not worth it.” The team and listeners share how vaping has changed their lives and whether or not they would consider quitting in the future. 

Cato Louw pays tribute to former Lions lock, Hyron Andrews, who tragically passed away this weekend in France. 

The British government is launching a campaign to tackle passengers who play music, videos and other audio out loud on public transport, urging commuters to be more considerate of those around them. The campaign, carrying the slogans “Share the carriage, not the noise” on trains and “Share the journey, not the noise” on buses, encourages passengers to wear headphones, keep their devices on silent and avoid using speakerphone for calls. The initiative forms part of wider efforts to improve the public transport experience and crack down on antisocial behaviour. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has backed the broader approach, saying it is about making journeys “that little bit better for all of us”. Passengers who ignore the rules could face financial penalties. Local authorities are being encouraged to use powers allowing specialist transport safety officers to issue fines of up to £100 for nuisance behaviour on buses, including playing audio without headphones, vaping and littering. On trains, existing regulations allow penalties of up to £1,000 for serious or repeat antisocial offences. However, enforcement will be handled by specialist transport safety officers or police, rather than placing responsibility on bus drivers and train conductors.

In the first episode of Lost In Translation, Roger Goode tries to uncover what kapokaartappels, papbroek and lieweheersbeesie mean.

After an incredible weekend playing against the Sharks in the URC tournament, DHL Stormers superstar, Seabelo Senatla, chats to Cato Louw and The Roger Goode Breakfast team about his incredible career and their upcoming Champions Cup match against Bristol Bears this weekend. 

South African singer-songwriter, actress and storyteller Zolani Mahola has released A Good Time, the third single from her forthcoming album, People Power, set for release in 2027. She sits down with Roger Goode and the team to share more about her solo career and what to expect from her in the future. 

Research suggests that men with platonic female best friends may experience greater emotional closeness, openness and less competitiveness than men whose closest friends are other men. A 2026 study by Fox and colleagues found that 89% of participants had a best friend of the same gender, meaning only 11% reported a best friend of a different gender. Roger Goode, the team and listeners chat about whether or not they would be comfortable if their partner had a best friend of the opposite sex and if men and women could genuinely be just friends, with absolutely no romantic feelings involved.

In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners share more about what their birth date says about their energies.

After beating Liverpool 3 - 0 at Anfield, the biggest story of the weekend was all about the inflated banana in the crowds. Cato Louw breaks down what it is all about amid the club's ongoing off-field financial investigations 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) is urging women not to let fear, misinformation or uncertainty prevent them from seeking medical attention. Breast cancer affects approximately one in 28 South African women and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the country. Although a diagnosis can be frightening, breast cancer is not automatically a death sentence. Dr Eugene Jooste, Member of the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa, chats to Roger Goode about how advances in treatment mean that many women diagnosed early can undergo less invasive procedures, and not everyone requires chemotherapy or a mastectomy.

The Community Chest Science Quest Final is a celebration of young scientific talent, coding skills and the power of education to create opportunities for the next generation.Taking place at the Cape Town Science Centre, the 2026 final brings together 80 Grade 9 learners from six participating schools: Apex, Soneike, COSAT, iQhayiya, Zandvliet and Tuscany Glen. After a year of coding activities and preparation, these finalists will compete in the ninth annual Science Quest competition. Rinaldo Felaar, who will be MC'ing the event, sits down with Roger Goode about what to expect from the competition and how it plans on showing young people that they can be creators and innovators in the world of science and technology.

With the rise of AI in the creative industry, it begs the question: should radio stations play AI music? 

In the midst of the Proteas taking on Australia in their first Test game since sandpaper gate in 2018, Cato Louw unpacks what happened on the field in her own, rap. 

In a series of unfortunate events, Roger Goode shares how he accidently swallowed a fly. 

The team and listeners share who they think Delucia Daniels' ultimate celebrity crush is. 

Food cravings aren't simply about a lack of willpower. They're influenced by sleep, stress, hormones, nutrition and the brain's reward system. When we're tired or stressed, hormonal changes can increase appetite and make sugary, salty and high-fat foods particularly appealing because they provide a quick hit of energy and pleasure. Jandri Barnard, Dietician at Mediclinic Newcastle, chats to The Roger Goode Breakfast Show about how although certain cravings are often said to indicate specific nutrient deficiencies, these explanations are frequently oversimplified or unsupported by strong evidence. For example, craving chocolate doesn't necessarily mean you're magnesium deficient. However, unusual cravings such as ice, dirt or clay — known as pica — can sometimes be associated with deficiencies such as iron deficiency.

Cato Louw chats to Leontine de Sutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Stormers Rugby, about how Cape Town will be hosting the first Coastal Derby of the URC season, which is the Stormers vs Sharks this weekend.

In the first instalment of I Said What I Said, the team shares some controversial statements, in a judgment-free zone, about some of the things that they find most concerning in their lives.

Mark Abrahams, the founder of Secrets of Summer, joins The Roger Goode Breakfast Show and chats all things the biggest New Year's Eve in the city. 

Ruhan Nel, DHL Stormers captain and Duncan Cruickshank, Head of Player Affairs DHL Stormers pop into The Roger Goode Breakfast Show to chat all about the coastal derby vs. The Sharks. 

After struggling to capture Steven The Seagull (as dubbed by the listeners), SANCCOB steps in to help and rescues the injured bird out of the parking lot. 

Roger Goode tests the listeners and the breakfast on how to solve some of the most controversial riddles in history. 

After finding an injured seagull in the parking lot, The Roger Goode Breakfast Show tries to help it and fix his wing. 

One of our favourite listeners, Annie, joins Roger Goode and the team to play Are You Smarter Than A DJ.

World Heart Day, marked on 29 September 2026, highlights the importance of preventing cardiovascular disease before it becomes an emergency. In South Africa, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease accounts for almost one in six deaths, with around 225 people dying every day from heart disease and stroke, according to the Heart & Stroke Foundation South Africa. Lance Blumeris from digital health platform Unu Health says people often wait for obvious warning signs such as chest pain or shortness of breath, but some of the biggest cardiovascular risks can develop silently over many years.

Burnout can have consequences that go well beyond simply feeling tired or overwhelmed. Research has linked high levels of burnout with increased healthcare use and higher medical costs, while longer-term studies suggest prolonged stress-related exhaustion can affect working hours, sleep and even decisions about employment. The bigger question is whether we have turned self-care into another performance target. Irena Kovaljukova, International Transformational Facilitator, chats to Roger Goode about how restoration may sometimes require the opposite: doing less, becoming still and giving the body and mind space to recover without another goal to reach.

Back in the hotseat, Steve Steinfeld, the Culinary Director of Taste of Cape Town 2026, chats to Roger Goode about all of the exciting chefs and restaurants that are lined up for the event including James Gaag, Amori Burger, Vusi Ndlovu, Shaun Scrooby and Bertus Basson. The festival runs 28 and 29 November at Green Point Cricket Club, with trading taking place from 11h00 to 22h00 on both days.

As the official media partner of the Taste of Cape Town festival in November, Roger Goode chats to City of Cape Town Director Events, Leonora Desouza-Zilwa, about the event and what people can expect from the one-of-a-kind foodie affair in the Mother City.

What happens when you stop protecting yourself long enough to let someone love you? For The Woods, the answer is “Let Me Know”, their deeply personal 3-step single about trust, vulnerability and choosing to let love in. The single sees Durban-born siblings Destiny and Tyron Woods continue building a sound that reflects both their shared roots and their evolving lives in Cape Town. They chat to Roger Goode about their relationship and shares more about what to expect from them in the future. 

Merriam-Webster has added around 1,400 new words and meanings to its dictionary, reflecting changing language, internet culture, technology and everyday life. Among the additions are “glow-up,” “looksmaxxing,” “meme coin” and “trash panda” — a playful nickname for raccoons because of their habit of searching through rubbish for food. 

Cato Louw talks all things Springbok Women at the WXV Global Series.

Women For Change has become one of the loudest voices against GBVF in South Africa. This week we are again in mourning, 9 women found murdered east of Johannesburg in two months, 7 bodies in Ekurhuleni in one week alone, including 38-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo who went for a jog and never returned. Roger Goode chats to Merlize Jogiat, Operations and Advocacy Manager at Women For Change, about what is happening in South Africa and how we can support one another during this time.

Mystic Mishka Loesch tells us about what our birthdate says about us. 

As Heritage Month gets underway, a new book is celebrating one of Cape Town’s most nostalgic summer traditions: the beach lolly seller. A Lolly to Make You Jolly – In Memory of Our Forgotten People, co-authored by former beach trader and community advocate Paul Jacobson and Vinetia Cedras, daughter of legendary beach seller Vincent “Vinna” Cedras, shines a light on the people behind the familiar calls that have echoed across beaches like Camps Bay and Clifton for generations.

A number of European education systems are pulling back from the heavy use of laptops, tablets and smartphones in classrooms, after years of aggressively embracing digital learning. The shift is particularly visible in Sweden and Finland, where schools are bringing printed textbooks, handwriting and teacher-led lessons back into the classroom. One reason is concern about declining literacy and concentration. Some Swedish teachers report that struggling pupils themselves asked for physical books because they found screens distracting. Finland has similarly begun reconsidering its decade-long push towards laptops and digital learning. Roger Goode, the team and listeners share whether or not they would be open to this in South Africa, and what education would look like for the new generation if we went back to physical textbooks and writing. 

September is Alopecia Awareness Month, shining a light on the different causes and types of hair loss, while helping to break the stigma around a condition that can affect people of all ages and genders. Dr Judey Pretorius, Biomedical Scientist & Founder of BioMedical Emporium, chats to Roger Goode about how alopecia can range from small, sudden bald patches to more widespread hair loss, and can be linked to genetics, hormones, illness, stress, medication or even tight hairstyles. She also shares more about when to seek professional help. 

Roger Goode and the team have a serious and emotional conversation about the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence against women in South Africa, following the discovery of another woman’s body in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area. While police continue investigating and have cautioned against speculation about whether the cases are connected, the incident has once again raised questions about the safety of women and the responsibility placed on them to prevent violence. The team unpacks the familiar advice women have heard for generations — don’t walk alone, share your location, avoid isolated areas, be careful when meeting people online and always stay alert — and asks whether women can really be expected to organise their lives around avoiding becoming victims.

After four thrilling test matches, the Springboks are crowned the champions of the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rival tournament against the All Blacks. 

The team thought it was just another day in the studio until Mishka Loesch revealed some very big news: she’s expecting her second baby! She surprises the team with the announcement, shares the excitement of becoming a mum again and opens up about this very special new chapter for her family.

Cato Louw chats to Nick Mallet about the fourth and final test match in the Rugby’s Greatest Rival tour (Springboks vs. All Blacks), which is taking place in Baltimore, USA.

After a listener, Clement, asks the team about what the would wear or cook for Heritage Day, the Roger Goode Breakfast Show shares more about their culture. 

Anxiety is something every child experiences, but for some children, those feelings can become overwhelming and start affecting their schoolwork, friendships, confidence, sleep, behaviour and everyday routines. For parents and teachers, it can be difficult to know whether to reassure a child, challenge their fears, give them space, or step in with additional support. We’ll be speaking to Karen Archer, Deputy Principal and Director at Bellavista S.H.A.R.E. and an Educational Psychologist, about understanding anxiety from a child’s perspective and, importantly, what adults can actually do to help.

Delucia Daniels tests the The Roger Goode Breakfast Team on their general knowledge, but things go astray when the team realises that there has been no caffeine in their diet for the morning.

In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners dive into the secret desires of each zodiac sign. 

We all have that one thing we genuinely believed we were really good at. Maybe you thought you could sing, so you were the one grabbing the microphone at every party. Maybe you were convinced you were an incredible dancer because you had two moves and absolutely refused to retire them. The team and listeners share some of things that they thought they would be good at, but actually were not.