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.

Research suggests that&nbsp;men with platonic female best friends may experience greater emotional closeness, openness and less competitiveness than men whose closest friends are other men.&nbsp;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.

The Roger Goode Breakfast Show – Weekdays, 06:00 – 09:00

Wake up to Roger Goode on the all-new Roger Goode Breakfast show, bringing his crazy, captivating presence and banging tunes to redefine mornings in Cape Town. Expect high-energy conversation, top-tier music, and nonstop entertainment to kickstart your day.

Joining Roger is Cato Louw with the latest in sport, while the ever-familiar Mishka Loesch keeps you informed with news & traffic updates. Together, they bring you THE ultimate way to start your morning in the Mother City!

The Roger Goode Breakfast Show &ndash; Weekdays, 06:00 &ndash; 09:00
Wake up to&nbsp;Roger Goode&nbsp;on the&nbsp;all-new Roger Goode Breakfast show, bringing his&nbsp;crazy, captivating presence&nbsp;and&nbsp;banging tunes&nbsp;to redefine mornings in Cape Town. Expect&nbsp;high-energy conversation, top-tier music, and nonstop entertainment&nbsp;to kickstart your day.
Joining Roger is&nbsp;Cato Louw&nbsp;with the latest in sport, while the ever-familiar&nbsp;Mishka Loesch&nbsp;keeps you informed with news &amp; traffic updates. Together, they bring you&nbsp;THE ultimate way to start your morning in the Mother City!

The Roger Goode Breakfast Show

The Roger Goode Breakfast Show – Weekdays, 06:00 – 09:00

Wake up to Roger Goode on the all-new Roger Goode Breakfast show, bringing his crazy, captivating presence and banging tunes to redefine mornings in Cape Town. Expect high-energy conversation, top-tier music, and nonstop entertainment to kickstart your day.

Joining Roger is Cato Louw with the latest in sport, while the ever-familiar Mishka Loesch keeps you informed with news & traffic updates. Together, they bring you THE ultimate way to start your morning in the Mother City!

Presenter: Roger Goode

News & Traffic: Mishka Loesh 

Sport: Cato Louw

Producer: Andriques Petersen

The Roger Goode Breakfast Show &ndash; Weekdays, 06:00 &ndash; 09:00
Wake up to Roger Goode on the all-new Roger Goode Breakfast show, bringing his crazy, captivating presence and banging tunes to redefine mornings in Cape Town. Expect high-energy conversation, top-tier music, and nonstop entertainment to kickstart your day.
Joining Roger is Cato Louw with the latest in sport, while the ever-familiar Mishka Loesch keeps you informed with news &amp; traffic updates. Together, they bring you THE ultimate way to start your morning in the Mother City!
Presenter: Roger Goode
News &amp; Traffic: Mishka Loesh&nbsp;
Sport: Cato Louw
Producer: Andriques Petersen