The Dan Nicholl Show
Episodes
Akani Simbine: Fastest Man Alive
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa’s fastest man ever isn’t showing signs of slowing down - on or off the field. Olympic sprinter Akani Simbine talks Usain Bolt, travel...
Rob Louw: DEATHWISH LOUW
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From crash landing a plane in the Kruger, to a nasty altercation with a speedboat propellor, Springbok Rob Louw has had some hairy moments - but his g...
John-Laffnie de Jager: The Big Tennis Comeback
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New tournaments in Gauteng, a multi-million dollar tennis centre in Stellenbosch, and a return of the Match In Africa - John-Laffnie de Jager is drivi...
Kooks Kuhle: Never Marking Again
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From high school teacher and rugby coach, to one of the most popular figures on local television, Kooks Kuhle charts a heart-warming rise to fame.
Mandy Wiener: Leading The Fourth Estate
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Wiener’s schoolgirl dream was to become a reporter; the CNN African Reporter of the Year and award-winning author has more delivered on her ch...
Donovan Ferreira: Donovan's Second Chance
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SA20 success, an IPL contract, captaining his country - Donovan Ferreira’s done pretty well for someone who’d given up cricket just a few years ag...
Schalk Bezuidenhout: Reinventing Schalk Bezuidenhout
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As he embarks on a world tour using audiences as a therapy session following his recent divorce, Schalk Bezuidenhout opens up on comedy, acting, and f...
Brian Baloyi: Chiefs In The Blood.
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a late career switch to Sundowns, Brian Baloyi will always be a Kaizer Chiefs great - although he could have ended up in goal for Liverpool.
Matt Smith: South Africa's Winter Olympian
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s South Africa’s Cool Runnings moment: just a few years after moving to Norway, Matt Smith is off to the Winter Olympics.
Ard Matthews & Tanya van Graan: Hopelessly in Love
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been quite a year for Ard Matthews and Tanya van Graan: engaged, hopelessly in love - and now collaborating on adventures in music.
Ryan Gibbons: Hanging Up The Lycra
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Headbutts in the peleton, riding the grand tours, being starstruck by Mark Cavendish - South African cyclist Ryan Gibbons looks back on life on a bike...
Thomas Abt: Golf's Quiet General
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How a chance trip to Sun City kicked off the journey of the man who runs South African golf - Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt.
Stuart Taylor and Chris Forrest: Comedians At Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The worst Christmas gifts, the best Christmas memories - and Stuart the Grinch. Comedians Stuart Taylor and Chris Forrest get festive on this week’s...
Carl Wastie: The Failed Psychologist
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Carl Wastie: video store clerk, vacuum cleaner salesman, psychology student - and finally, award-winning radio presenter with KFM.
Paul Adams: Gogga Takes On The World
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How an 18-year-old schoolboy from Plumstead became the hottest property in world cricket: the Paul Adams story on #TDNS this week.
Nick Dreyer: Denzel Washington's Bestie
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanging out with the stars, launching a global footwear brand, taking South Africa to the world: the remarkable story of Veldskoen founder Nick Dreyer...
Merrick Bremner: It's Really Just a Game
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to put golf in perspective? For Sunshine and DP World Tour player Merrick Bremner, undergoing a kidney transplant to save his wife’s life.
Yaaseen Barnes: The Man in the White Crocs
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After many, many failed career choices, Yaaseen Barnes discovered comedy - and he hasn’t looked back since.
Tats Nkonzo: The Man in Bheki Cele's Hat
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tats Nkonzo swapped a career in the advertising world for a life in comedy, armed with a guitar and a sharp sense of humour - he just hasn’t told hi...
Stanton Fredericks: Stiga takes on the World.
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stanton Fredericks went from gangland Johannesburg to playing club football in Europe and starring for his country - an inspiring South African footba...
JP Duminy: From teenage prodigy to international star
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From teenage prodigy to international star, JP Duminy’s career was a cricket fairytale - but not without its darker days.
Babalwa Latsha: Rugby's new era.
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delightfully laid back off the field, a marauding force of nature on it: Springbok women's prop Babalwa Latsha celebrates a game-changing World Cup.
Giniel de Villiers: The Dakar King
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the great Dakar careers draws to an end, Giniel de Villiers recalls landmines on the route, being held up at gunpoint and that famous win in...
Steven Kitshoff: Spicy Plum's Next Chapter
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup celebrations, the Malcolm Marx bromance, and making world class beer: Steven Kitshoff returns to #TDNS.
Paul Harris: Paul (still) Loves South Africa
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than a decade after a stirring defence of South Africa went viral, RMB founder and Ellerman House owner Paul Harris still believes there’s nowh...
Kurt Schoonraad: The Return of Kurt Schoonraad!
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a new one-man show out, veteran comedian (and star of Going Nowhere Slowly) has a timely reminder of his uniquely South African star power.
Guy Whittall: The Man Who Fights Leopards.
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Zimbabwean all-rounder Guy Whittall recounts his greatest battle of all: being attacked by a wounded leopard in the wild.
Bryan Habana: Bryan's non-stop adventure!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Playing football at Old Trafford, covering rugby all over the world, and joining childhood heroes in the Laureus Academy, Bryan Habana has endless rea...
Kate Woods: The Olympian Running Adidas
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After three Olympic Games and a decorated career for South Africa, hockey player Kate Woods is taking on a different sporting challenge: running the a...
Charlotte van Dyk: Charlotte's Art Adventure
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A breakthrough sale for $100 000, embracing dyslexia, and bringing animals to life through sculpture: Charlotte van Dyk joins #TDNS this week.
Amori Burger: Dan's Big Christmas Invitation
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amori Burger, the rising star behind wildly successful Cape Town restaurant Upper Union, has a compelling story - and a very special opportunity Chris...
Kerry McGregor: The Supermodel Cricket Fan
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From traveling the world for cover shoots and catwalk assignments, to traveling more of it supporting cricketer husband Neil McKenzie, Kerry McGregor ...
Wiaan Mulder has ARRIVED!
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s taken Wiaan Mulder a while, but the teenage prodigy who famously arrived at Lions training in school uniform has made it clear he’s now the r...
Caleb Swanepoel: The man who fought a shark.
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, aspiring actor Caleb Swanepoel lost his leg in an horrific shark attack that he only just survived. A decade on, he’s just finished sh...
Chef Wandile Mabaso: Soweto to Bryanston (Via New York and Paris)
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From hunting birds in Soweto to working in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, Les Creatifs owner and executive chef Wandile Mabaso shares his culi...
Dan & Ryan Rickelton - That World Champion Feeling
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That Test match win, dealing with game in India, and why the only way is up from here: Proteas opener (and World Test Champion!) Ryan Rickelton joins ...
Dan & Kevin Pietersen
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KP'S REAL LEGACY: The world knows him as one of cricket’s modern greats, but as his passion for wildlife continues to drive life after sport, conser...
Dan & Chris Grainger-Herr
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ARCHITECT OF SUCCESS: As the Brad Pitt-led Formula 1 movie prepares to launch, IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr talks about his unlikely journey into watch...
Dan & Thiago
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALL HAIL THE GREAT THIAGO: Being a father, falling in love with padel, playing for Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool - iconic footballer Thiago j...
Dan & Ryan Cole
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOUNG KING COLE:The 2025 Eat Out Awards South African Restaurant of the Year is Salsify; the ocean loving son of a fisherman behind the restaurant, ch...
Dan & Michael Vaughan
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ARCHIE VAUGHAN'S DAD: Just hours before he won the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic, an audience with former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan - poi...
Dan & Geordin Hill-Lewis
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE SECOND ROW MAYOR: One of the great second XV lock forwards in Cape Town history swapped rugby for politics (and the occasional beer), and its only...
Dan & Johannes Richter
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FROM SAUERKRAUT TO CHICKEN FEET: The chef who turned his living room into a restaurant :2025 Eat Out Awards Chef of the Year Johannes Richter discusse...
Dan & Tanya van Graan
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and singer Tanya van Graan, recently engaged to Just Jinger frontman Ard Matthews joins #TDNS to talk about Ard, acting, Ard, FHM covers, Ard,...
Dan & Tsitsi Chiumya
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tsitsi Chiumya first arrived on The Dan Nicholl Show as a young, hopeful Limpopo comedian; fast forward to today, and this week’s #TDNS guest is an ...
Dan & Chef David Higgs
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a restaurant empire, escaping to Europe with his bicycle - and why Namibia will always be home. Chef David Higgs drops in on #TDNS this week....
Dan & Rob van Vuuren
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hijackings, fatherhood, movies, divorce, stardom: the crazy rollercoaster life of the absolutely brilliant Ron van Vuuren
Dan & Kevin Vermaak
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Swapping an office job in London for a mad cycling dream - and then starting it all again. Cape Epic founder Kevin Vermaak drops in ahead of his newes...
Dan & Dean Burmester
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Burmester is one of golf’s great fairytales: from Sunshine Tour journeyman to international winner, and now one of LIV Golf’s true success st...
Dan & Butch James
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laidback Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Butch James recounts that famous win in Paris, the challenge of life after professional sport - and the time ...
Dan & Darren Maule
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An unplanned venture into radio allowed Darren Maule to discover his true calling: waking up Durban as the breakfast king of East Coast Radio - and ke...
Dan & Odwa Ndungane
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telling the difference between the Ndungane twins is a challenge for most people - but as Odwa explains on #TDNS this week, he and Akona are very diff...
Dan & Brandon Stone
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Stone went from darling of the golf world with victory in the Scottish Open, to losing his tour card and having to discovering the humbling si...
Dan & Schalk Brits
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Schalk Brits, The world’s most enthusiastic hugger opens up on emotional honesty, finding a happy space after rugby, and the life-changing Rassie Er...
Dan & Luke-Dale Roberts
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, conjuring up magic in the kitchen, and a love of spaghetti bolognese - Luke-Dale Roberts joins #T...
Dan and Dave Levinsohn
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making travel television in small town South Africa, working the comedy circuit, being a single dad: Dave Levinsohn joins #TDNS this week.
Dan & Annika Larsen
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dodging stray bullets in Cape Town’s ganglands, old school radio reporting, and that interview with Andre de Ruyter - acclaimed presenter Annika Lar...
Dan & Ard Matthews
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lovestruck Ard Matthews talks about finding true love at 50, hanging out with Prince and Beyoncé in LA, and why the Just Jinger front man still has...
Dan & Grant Lottering
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The man who used to be dead: miracle cyclist Grant Lottering recounts his extraordinary second chance at life, and his latest mad adventure in support...
Dan & Joey Rasdien
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan speaks to comedian Joey Rasdien about his illustrious comedy career, his movie career and his sultry golf swing.
Dan & Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic gold in front of a home crowd in London, three World Championship titles, and one of Britain’s greatest athletes: Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill ad...
Dan & Shep Rose
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Place ‘Made In Chelsea’ in the American south, and you’ve got reality TV hit ‘Southern Charm’ - and star Shep Rose joins TDNS ahead of seaso...
Dan & Annabelle Bond
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Annabelle Bond story is a remarkable one - how some afraid of heights scaled Everest, and then completed the six other highest continental peaks i...
Dan & Sir Andrew Strauss
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South African when he won, English when he didn’t - Johannesburg-born England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss joins this week’s show from the L...
Dan & Jacques Kallis
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest cricketer of all time remembers a rocky start to international cricket, some fierce opponents, and his dad making him walk home from prac...
Dan & Kenneth Nkosi
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tsotsi, White Wedding, Five Fingers for Marseilles - Kenneth Nkosi has a glittering career in South African film. But he's not stopping as a new Chris...
Dan & Chris Forrest
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking, Liverpool, and swapping sports management for the stage: it’s comedian Chris Forrest on #TDNS this week.
Dan & Michael Jordaan
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
School with Elon Musk, running a bank when you’re barely out school, being South Africa’s go to guy for anything start-up: it’s Michael Jordaan ...
Dan & Nicholas Goliath
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From miserable call centre agent to one of South Africa's favourite comedians, Nicholas Goliath - part of South Africa's definitive comedy family - on...
Dan & Saray Khumalo
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First black African woman to summit Everest, conqueror of the seven summits, South Pole adventurer - and nicest person you’ll ever meet. Saray Khuma...
Dan & Oscar Chalupsky
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Six years after doctors gave him just months to live, Oscar Chalupsky continues to take on cancer with the same drive and determination that made him ...
Dan & Schalk Burger, Allan Lamb and Dave Farrell
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A giant Springbok, one of England’s greatest batsmen, and a rock star on the comeback: Schalk Burger Senior, Allan Lamb and Linkin Park’s Dave Far...
Dan & Justin Marshall
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Marshall is like so many great All Blacks: supremely annoying as a player when you’re a Bok fan, but superb company off the field. Catch the ...
Dan & Nik Rabinowitz
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cricketing Dreams, doing comedy around the world, and dealing with depression: Comedian Nik Rabinowitz opens up on the show this week.
Dan & John Dobson
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and DHL Stormers head coach John "Dobbo" Johnson reminisce about their friendship that has amazingly survived a couple of decades. Lots of jokes i...
Dan & KG Mokgadi
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan speaks to funny man KG Mokgadi about his life as a comedian, being a son of a traditional healer, going where no other comedian would dare to perf...
Dan & John Smit
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cycling through Swiss snow, vintage car obsessions, the beginner’s guide to starting a brandy company: World Cup-winning Bok skipper John Smit joins...
Dan and Siv Ngesi
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The loss of his mum, fighting (literally) for what he believes in, and cleaning toilets in America en route to the big time - it's the Siv Ngesi fairy...
Dan and Ryan O'Connor
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most honest and intimate episode of The Dan Nicholl Show yet, as breakfast radio veteran Ryan O'Connor opens up about the loss of a child - b...
Dan & Jeannie D
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meals to make you cringe in Vietnam, driving monster trucks around Cape Town, being proudly Portuguese (and South African), and married life (with kid...
Dan & Faf du Plessis
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The tattooed male model looks belies a shrewd thinker, a fierce competitor, and a cricketer who's still going strong at 40: catch Faf du Plessis (and ...
Dan & Ryk Neethling
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swapping swimming for real estate, remembering a very special sister, finding a soul mate - it's a deep dive with Ryk Neethling on The Dan Nicholl Sho...
Dan & Reuben Riffel
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He’s opened restaurants across the country, made cameos in restaurants around the world, and lit up lounges across the continent as a MasterChef jud...
Dan & Marc Lottering
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Lottering The accidental comedian who's become one of South Africa's national treasures - but feels he is only just getting started. Marc Lotteri...
Dan & CJ Stander
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If Ireland and northern Ireland could sponsor a podcast this would be the one. Dan gets to speak to South African born Irish Rugby legend CJ stander a...
Dan & Steven Kitshoff
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bomb Squad Beer in hand as you sit back and delve a little deeper into the life of two-time Rugby World Champion Steven Kitshoff. Yes, we know he is a...
Dan & Stuart Taylor
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He could have had a wonderful life in Zoology but instead he chose to become friends with Dan Nicholl and pursue the art of stand up comedy. Find out ...
Dan & Jo-Ann Strauss
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Jo-Ann reminisce about their long term friendship (major street cred for Dan) and her husband, her kids and her Dad's rise to fame. If there w...
Dan & Pete Goffe-Wood
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan likes wine, Dan likes food, so this would be the easiest pairing ever with world famous celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood. Pete tells Dan tales from ...
Dan & Alan Committie
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan chats to part-time comedian and full time chairperson of the Lee Barnard Appreciation society. Alan confesses to Dan about his origin story as an ...