The Gareth Cliff Show

Siya is living the high life

04.07.19 Pt 1 - Siya is rubbing shoulders with internationals, telling tales from his time at a US Embassy event. President Trump is going to put on a military parade that is suspiciously similar to some other "leaders". Social media, including Facebook and Whatsapp, was down and caused a frenzy…

4 Jul 2019 12AM 53 min

Planning Celebrity Fights

03.07.19 Pt 2 - President Trump and Boris Johnson have said a few things that have shocked people... What's new!? With Justin Bieber challenging Tom Cruise (31 years his senior) to a fight, the team looks at who their celebrity challengers would be. Gareth examines journalist Marianne Thamm's new investigation…

3 Jul 2019 1AM 53 min

Nuclear or Stay Clear?

03.07.19 Pt 1 - One term is always enough to spur Gord down an odd conversation trail. This morning it turned out to be "black ice", Mars, the Amish and even a new song by Sia. Gord's also convinced Apple has a "Fuckery Division". Get the news and an inspiring…

3 Jul 2019 12AM 50 min

Managing Your Farts

02.07.19 Pt 2 - Siya's fixated with the strings of homeless murders taking place in Pretoria. Leigh-Ann has got your back when it comes to handy health tips like managing your farts, and some more news stories. Get ready to roll your eyes at a German influencer couple who are…

2 Jul 2019 1AM 58 min

What's Happening on the Third Rock from the Sun?

02.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth's got a new TV obsession with planets and outer space, which reminds the team of just how insignificant humankind is sometimes. Get the news of the day in the "Five Things You Need To Know" to get informed and geared up for the day. And…

2 Jul 2019 12AM 42 min

What are government ministers entitled to?

01.07.19 Pt 2 - Siya has a delightful breakdown of all the lovely things South African ministers receive, which makes Ben hugely angry. His rant then overlaps into Leigh-Ann’s story about Zimbabwe no longer issuing passports, but thankfully "marrots" lighten the mood a bit. The impossible infinity pool on a…

1 Jul 2019 1AM 47 min

From the cradle to the grave of Siya's kitchen

01.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth starts the week with a costly tragedy, but then reflects on a weekend of wonder in the Cradle of Humankind. Siya is held hostage in his own home by something insignificant, Ben suffers a moment that reminds him he is no longer young, some listener…

1 Jul 2019 12AM 58 min

Planet Gold is on the Horizon

28.06.19 Pt 2 - A-ha is coming to South Africa, so Gareth runs through all their hits so you know all about them. Listener Unathi joins the team for some Friday fun, a big week for NASA with fun planets and gold in the atmosphere, and Angela Merkel is short…

28 Jun 2019 1AM 58 min

Sharing is (un)Caring

28.06.19 Pt 1 - Gareth tries to explain how Siya 'arrives' at the studio in the morning, before getting into an event he has to speak at. The team wakes Siv Ngesi up to talk about how amazing the Atlanta strip club scene is. Couples crossing the line with sharing…

28 Jun 2019 12AM 56 min

Let's Do, Not Just Dream

27.06.19 Pt 2 - The team gather on The Burning Platform to share their thoughts on the State of the Nation Address reply, with the help of the DA's Acting Executive Director of Communications, Mabine Seabe. There's much more heat to analyse too: Whether Herman Mashaba could be the DA's…

27 Jun 2019 1AM 53 min

Cooking & Crooking

27.06.19 Pt 1 - Gareth and Siya got to shmooze with the British High Commissioner Nigel Casey, just as it was confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be visiting South Africa later this year. But, Siya also broke a very important rule: Going to another barber! Catch up…

27 Jun 2019 12AM 50 min

Women Who Are Trump's "Type"

26.06.19 Pt 2 - We all use sweet, little lies all the time. Lies like, “I’m almost there!" Gareth and the team chat about these in our Let's Be Honest feature, before trying to understand more about Kanye West's Sunday Service again. They also discuss some of the weed laws,…

26 Jun 2019 1AM 49 min

Cannabis Chocolate & Condoms

26.06.19 Pt 1 - Following Gord's recent holiday, the team tries to figure out the qualities of the ultimate travel buddy. But since it's his triumphant return, Gord also talks about how even he felt conservative while experiencing the Red Light District. Get into the news, an inspiring story, and…

26 Jun 2019 12AM 50 min

The Kanye Cult

25.06.19 Pt 2 - Our Let's Be Honest feature looks at the truth behind some social niceties. It's an hour with tons of crazy in the stories: A woman who was left asleep on a plane, the current state of Zimbabwe, Kanye West's Sunday service and OJ Simpson's bizarre Twitter…

25 Jun 2019 1AM 1 hr 01 min

Leigh-Ann's Got Eyes For A Homeless Guy

25.06.19 Pt 1 - What's the best you'll ever look? The team have a discussion around this, as Gareth slightly laments about his image. Siya is glad to be back on the show, after a sugar-free weekend in Durban. Leigh-Ann reckons there's a George Clooney lookalike living in a JHB…

25 Jun 2019 12AM 50 min

The things you should be cleaning

24.06.19 Pt 2 - Do you say things that you don't mean in everyday conversation? Of course you do, and the team explores this with some well-known phrases. Nqobile calls in to discuss some ills of society that centre around young men, a cat gets caught in a washing machine,…

24 Jun 2019 1AM 41 min

Can South Africans be trusted?

24.06.19 Pt 1 - Contrary to general belief, Ben is not dead, and back from a week of bronchitis. Leigh-Ann burst the arsehole of moisturiser, Gugu has a foul mouth and terrible taste in pizza, plus a listener mail which takes Gareth to task. The latest in your news headlines,…

24 Jun 2019 12AM 1 hr 04 min

Extraordinary Stories of Organ Donation

21.06.19 Pt 2 - When last did you buy a physical CD? Why are cellphones causing humans to grow horns? Would South Africa benefit from a new city? These questions all get discussed as the team look at some of the day's top stories. Hear from Alice Vogt and Fawn…

21 Jun 2019 1AM 59 min

Millennials Actually Care

21.06.19 Pt 1 - How's your Friday going? The team start it off with some great music from the 'Queen of Vagina', so they're having a great feeling. Gareth speaks about his radio experience at Jacaranda FM. Get a dose of the news, the new 'Let's Be Honest' feature, and…

21 Jun 2019 12AM 53 min

Is "the new dawn" just lipstick on a pig?

20.06.19 Pt 2 - Ahead of the second State Of the Nation Address, Gareth and Phumi invite journalist Sam Mkokeli to hash out what are some of the points we can look forward to from the President today. What is Cyril Ramaphosa's game plan? The team analyse some of the…

20 Jun 2019 1AM 54 min