The Gareth Cliff Show

Spring Day!

01.09.22 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi discuss the record collections of tax that SARS brags about. The WhatsApp line makes its debut on The #GCS, which leads to the eternal question of what the perfect length of a voice note is. Gareth explains his disinterest in sport.

1 Sep 2022 12AM 57 min

Thunderous Applause!

31.08.22 Pt 2 - The team discuss Simphiwe’s new project launching on CliffCentral today. Do you have more chances of getting struck by lightning than winning the lottery? Prof Ryan Blumenthal, a lightning pathologist, joins the show to discuss this fascinating phenomenon.

31 Aug 2022 1AM 56 min

A Royal Shame

31.08.22 Pt 1 - How many naps do you take a day? Gareth and the team dive into a famous footballer’s “secret to success”. Meghan Markle makes South African headlines once again - this time comparing herself to Nelson Mandela! A new WhatsApp line is up and running on The…

31 Aug 2022 12AM 1 hour

New History of South Africa

30.08.22 Pt 2 - It’s no secret that Gareth is a huge fan of history… he chats to Prof Bill Nasson, who - along with several other authors - has written a New History of South Africa. They get into a discussion on how the book was put together, why…

30 Aug 2022 1AM 52 min

Balls on Fire

30.08.22 Pt 1 - Lebang was a judge at this year’s SAMAs, and she explains what a ‘Fyre Fest’ it was. Michael Flax is turning 30 soon, and he’s looking forward to spending it in Cape Town at a ‘Gangsta’ lounge. And Gareth received a handwritten letter in the mail…

30 Aug 2022 12AM 1 hour

Hungry with Ambition

29.08.22 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann reflects on her discussion with Dr Hanan, and Mash reveals something that has recently helped his severe anxiety. Gareth brings up the pointless attack on Meghan Markle by South Africans over the weekend. Do you have many Woolworths bags lying around? The team has a…

29 Aug 2022 1AM 52 min

Adults Only Whipped Cream

29.08.22 Pt 1 - Drew Barrymore has been accused of racism for copying the ‘black men frolicking’ trend with a TikTok video. Why is it illegal for anyone under 21 to buy whipped cream in New York? And Leigh-Ann reveals the most expensive TV show budget in the history of…

29 Aug 2022 12AM 58 min

Gareth gets Schooled

26.08.22 Pt 2 - South African actress and model, Shamilla Miller gives us some insight into what it’s like being both a successful actress, and an actress just starting out. Gareth reveals a popular soapie he made a cameo on many years ago, and George Mienie jumps on live from…

26 Aug 2022 1AM 55 min

Fart Friday

26.08.22 Pt 1 - Forget about Facebook reminding you about old posts, Gareth still has pictures of his exes in his house! Would you allow someone else to write your child’s 21st birthday speech? And Leigh-Ann shares how she once farted in front of her family lawyers.

26 Aug 2022 12AM 56 min

Whistleblowing in SA

25.08.22 Pt 2 - Are there any benefits to being a whistleblower? This week the team is joined by journalist and author, Lukhanyo Calata, regular guest Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams, to unpack being a whistleblower in South Africa.

25 Aug 2022 1AM 57 min

Food that was Ruined by your Childhood

25.08.22 Pt 1 - Is sleeping a waste of time? Would you rather take a pill that has all the nutritional value you need? Gareth and Phumi chat about some invention ideas that could really change the world.

25 Aug 2022 12AM 56 min

Racism isn't the Issue

24.08.22 Pt 2 - Gareth has a candid conversation with Larry Elder who is a talk show host, political commentator, and black conservative voice in America. They discuss race in America, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the conservative movement, and how awful California is.

24 Aug 2022 1AM 53 min

Quiet Quitting

24.08.22 Pt 1 - Andrew Tate has been banned on various social media platforms, which gets the team talking about censorship and where the line should be drawn. They also share their thoughts on ‘quiet quitting’, which is the latest workplace trend.

24 Aug 2022 12AM 56 min

Does Witchcraft actually Work?

23.08.22 Pt 2 - Is South Africa really ready for electric vehicles? Mash is curious to know whether witchcraft actually works, after a sangoma once told him why he has missing socks… and Lisa Raleigh joins the show to talk about the wellness business in South Africa.

23 Aug 2022 1AM 57 min

Is Acting a Luxury Job?

23.08.22 Pt 1 - Gareth thinks that acting isn’t a difficult job to do. The team share their opinions of the new boyish metaverse avatar that Mark Zuckerberg recently unveiled, and they discuss how the Eastern Cape government is giving 6 Banyana players R100,000 each for their contribution to the…

23 Aug 2022 12AM 55 min

Trump Derangement Syndrome

22.08.22 Pt 2 - Gareth can’t seem to understand why people have such a huge issue with Donald Trump. And a teen at a Melbourne private school claims she now identifies as a cat!

22 Aug 2022 1AM 51 min

A Chocolate Heist!

22.08.22 Pt 1 - Fake meat gets a reprieve after the government threatened to remove it from the shelves. Two men were arrested over a stolen cargo container full of chocolate bars, and one of our listeners asks Dr Hanan Buskhin whether she is a sociopath, or just has daddy…

22 Aug 2022 12AM 56 min

Hold the Line

19.08.22 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Kim Stephens, who recently compiled a book of her seriously laugh-out-loud Facebook posts on observations of middle-class South African behaviour through the various levels of lockdown. George Mienie then joins the show to give us the latest motoring news.

19 Aug 2022 1AM 58 min

Poverty Mullets

19.08.22 Pt 1 - Do you still support a small business when it becomes a big business? Ben decided to kill the beard. Gareth complains about Madonna, but gives Dolly Parton some love. And will the mullet ever really go away?

19 Aug 2022 12AM 44 min

Staying Safe in SA

18.08.22 Pt 2 - Gideon Joubert and Dr Gerard Labuschagne join the show this week to unpack crime and some of the violent trends in South Africa. How common are kidnappings in SA? Are tavern shootings being used by criminal organisations for economic gain? And how can you improve your…

18 Aug 2022 1AM 58 min