The Joyride
Join The Joyride with Nico van der Westhuizen, Nikki van der Linde, Kayla Barker and JayBee Makhalemele weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00.
Francois Visser on The Joyride
The world’s first crew of “amateur astronauts” is preparing to blast off on a mission that will carry them into orbit before bringing them back down to Earth at the weekend. With this in mind, Nico chats to Francois Visser, technical Director at AAC Space Africa about South Africa's involvement…
Conspiracy Corner - Coral Castle
In Homestead, Fla., not far from Miami and off the South Dixie Highway, sits a world-famous structure called the Coral Castle.
Weird Wide Web - The Scientific Power of Naps
Ikea France has been offering busy Parisians power naps across the French capital. From August 30 to September 3, the Swedish furniture company sent out eight electric bicycles, each pulling a yellow sleeping capsule. The capsules were called "La sieste Ikea" — or "Ikea nap."
Obsession of the week - Aaron thinking about gaming
Aaron has decided he wants to join JayBee in the gaming universe. But in true Aaron fashion, what he has in mind has everything to do with being extra active.
Weird Wide Web Pod - TikTok Creating Criminals?
The tide pod challenge came and went, thank goodness. The cinnamon challenge and milk crate challenge was next but what makes this challenge different is this; the previous three made you make a fool out of yourself, this new craze could get you a criminal record, and worse.
Podcast of the week - Generation Why
The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.
Weird Wide Web - Weird Sports
Just when you think that humanity cannot get any more weird, along come Russia and Romania. Booty slapping is now a sport.
Lifehacks with Nikki
Time for another session of quick and easy tips to make life a little bit easy for us. Here's what Nikki has for this week.
Weird Wide Web - Worst tour guide ever
Eleanor Morton is a comedian from Scotland and most recently she made a video on TikTok where she pretends to be a tour guide taking a crowd of people on a Braveheart tour.
What's on the menu - Braai Sides
September is braai month on OFM so chef Maradine gives us easy to make, tasty and quick recipes for sides that will go great with any braai.
Breaking News - John Travolta Parody
We found some rather interesting and important news about John Travolta.
Weird Wide Web - Mr Blik remix
So we are all very familiar with The Kiffness, a musical remix genius and all-a-round funny guy who makes us laugh and brings us comedic relief in tough times. Well he has done it again. He featured Mr. Blik’s musical talents in his new video that he released last week.
Conspiracy Corner - Loch Ness Monster
Was the loch ness monster ever a conspiracy or a story told to scare children? What if the loch ness monster actually does exist? Well, Nico might have found suggestions that Nessie is actually Eelie.
Weird Wide Web - Harmonica Playing Rat
Some pets are so talented they put us humans to shame. Take Mr. Blik, a pet rat who lives in Heerlen, Netherlands. This adorable little rodent can play a miniature harmonica.
Obsession of the week - Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Mic
Nikki seems to be weirdly obsessed with karaoke. This week, she shares one of her karaoke gadgets. Maybe this will convince the rest of us to join in the karaoke train.
Weird Wide Web - Improvised Film
James McAvoy is set to star in a new thriller with a remarkable twist - this time, the Scottish actor improvised all of his scenes and had no script. McAvoy is known for his chops, and has never shied away from taking risks in his career.
Podcast of the Week - Smartless
"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to…
Weird Wide Web - Swallowed Phone
Ever found yourself struggling to take a particularly stubborn vitamin tablet or painkiller? No matter how many sips of water you try it with, it doesn’t seem to want to go down. Well… At least one person doesn’t seem to have that problem. He somehow managed to swallow an entire…
Life Hacks with Nikki
This week, Nikki gives us some small remedies to help keep our bodies clean.
Weird Wide Web - Human DNA used to experiment on mice.
The mystery around the King’s death has been the subject of much debate over the years, but what is lesser known is how his DNA was used after his passing. Recently resurfaced accounts from 2012 reveal how the musician’s genetic material was used in an experiment to create a mouse-Elvis…