The Gareth Cliff Show

The SONA we really want to see

06.02.19 Pt2 - Do you care about SONA? Of course not, but the team suggests a whole host of things that would make the event worthwhile. In the month of love Ben has some interesting Valentine's Day stats, which is balanced by Gord's natural romantic spirit. Gareth then chats to…

6 Feb 2019 12AM 51 min

Home is where the hype should be

06.02.19 Pt1 - Gareth ponders why South Africans make such a fuss of going to obvious tourist destinations, when the origins of mankind are right here in Gauteng and offer a truly unmissable attraction. Gord reflects on a colourful experience at the Botanical Gardens, then into the latest news stories,…

5 Feb 2019 11PM 1 hr 01 min

Could there be a Royal Love Child?

05.02.19 Pt2 – Clutch your pearls, there's a new scandal rocking the British royals! There's a man claiming to be Prince Charles and Camilla's son. Let your envy rise as the team discuss the richest people in Africa. And, hear the inspiring story of entrepreneur Ernest North who's behind our…

5 Feb 2019 12AM 57 min

Who would you Take a Bullet for?

05.02.19 Pt1 – President Trump has a bizarre habit of calling other world leaders despite time-zone differences, and an equally bizarre schedule as he only has his first meeting at 11am. It's the Year of the Pig - but what does this exactly mean? Get a dose of news, and…

4 Feb 2019 11PM 48 min

Giraffes need new friends

04.02.19 Pt2 – A giraffe battles 5 lions, and survives after a 5 hour ordeal. Post Superbowl productivity in the workplace and what Americans consume with the game. How to save yourself from choking, then Gareth welcomes Chris Jones and Gareth Friedlander from Discovery to talk about new trends in…

4 Feb 2019 12AM 45 min

The Sleeping Jesus saves Leigh-Ann

04.02.19 Pt1 - It was a pretty drunk weekend as Ben drank like a sailor and Siya enjoyed some birthday festivities. Leigh-Ann finally got some sleep, thanks to her Sleeping Jesus - which she unpacks in studio. Gareth wages war against the rats in his roof... then into the latest…

3 Feb 2019 11PM 1 hr 03 min

Ass's aunt's ass

01.02.19 Pt2 -Leigh-Ann gets her results back from her sleep doctor, and it doesn't look good. How she is still alive is a mystery, especially when she elaborates on the various tests. Bill Maher defends his stance on superhero movies and Stan Lee, Jimmy Kimmel's Trump children's book, and Leigh-Ann's…

1 Feb 2019 12AM 58 min

Ben's almost a Murderer

01.02.19 Pt1 - It's a new month and Ben is back from a very interesting golfing trip. The amazing courses aside, he almost murdered an elderly man and shares how this happened. Gareth talks about animals and their territorial obsessions in the wild, and how this corresponds to the human…

31 Jan 2019 11PM 56 min

Who are the real puppet-masters?

31.01.19 Pt2 - With talks around a tax revolt, possibly nationalising the South African Reserve Bank, SA backing President Maduro, and keeping up with the BOSASA drama, this week's Burning Platform will leave you questioning the political landscape like never before. Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan interrogate who is truly behind…

31 Jan 2019 12AM 50 min

Who can take over from Trump?

31.01.19 Pt1 - The trials and tribulations in Phumi's life continue... this time she has had to deal with a burst geyser! But she doesn't mind much because of her love for DIY. The team hash out the US presidential candidates who are running in 2020. Gareth brings the day's…

30 Jan 2019 11PM 50 min

Gord trolls Chris Pratt

30.01.19 Pt2 - Friend to the show High Rob always brings the laughs when he catches up with the team. Have you always wanted to save or invest… but worried you don’t have enough cash, or don’t know where to start? Get advice from Coronation's Christo Lineveldt, an Investment Specialist…

30 Jan 2019 12AM 59 min

Don't Slip & Land on a Cheeseburger

30.01.19 Pt1 - It's getting hot in here, so (don't) take off all your clothes! Oddly enough, the team get started on the topic of nudity. Gord has lessons to share on the gym sub-culture and going "Hippo mode". Another idea you didn't think you needed to have in your…

29 Jan 2019 11PM 45 min

Why are Manhole Covers Round?

29.01.19 Pt2 – Friend to the show, Siv Ngesi, always has a lot on his mind. This time, he calls in to share his experiences of partying with Usain Bolt and why voting is so important. Leigh-Ann brings some of the day's biggest stories to the fore. Another day, another…

29 Jan 2019 12AM 58 min

Like Sand Through the Hourglass...

29.01.19 Pt1 - Aaah, the golden age of the likes of The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of our Lives... the team reminisce about good ol' TV soapies. Helen Zille is on fire on the tax revolt topic. Gareth gets into the Five Things You Need To Know, before…

28 Jan 2019 11PM 46 min

Cheating Revenge Revelations

28.01.19 Pt2 - Monday is full to the brim with fun and informative news stories, courtesy of Leigh-Ann. There's a new diet in the spotlight but it's one to raise an eyebrow to. How far is too far when getting revenge on a cheater? The team shares their views, including…

28 Jan 2019 12AM 53 min

Siya gets Scorned

28.01.19 Pt1 - There was a lot of noise around voter registration weekend, but what's the team's take on this? Find out here. Siya had to endure a mild intervention from his mother, while Gareth dealt with a five-year-old's birthday party. The news brings up the harrowing fire in Cape…

27 Jan 2019 11PM 53 min

#GCS 25.01.19 Pt2

Siya, Leigh-Ann and Ben get a whole bunch of great stories together for a Friday chat that will amaze and entertain. The new Ted Bundy documentary, the controversial Beauty Pass app organising free food for models at restaurants, weird Uber drivers and also... Siya wasn't wearing any pants today. What…

25 Jan 2019 12AM 50 min

#GCS 25.01.19 Pt1

Gareth is away for the weekend, so Siya holds things down, kicking off a very interesting story about Usain Bolt. Ben is having a rather sad week, Leigh-Ann expresses her disapproval for people trying to get fit in the mornings, and Siya wants to be buff by next summer. The…

24 Jan 2019 11PM 52 min

#GCS 24.01.19 Pt2

The EFF brought quite a lot of heat this week, hot off their press conference. Their Commander in Chief, Julius Malema, didn't shy away from topics like Zimbabwe and Bosasa. Gareth and Phumi discuss that, along with other burning issues, like President Ramaphosa saying investments into South Africa have increased…

24 Jan 2019 12AM 51 min

#GCS 24.01.19 Pt1

Gareth swears by starting the morning off with a cup of coffee, and shakes his head at "a cup of brown". It's Phumi vs technology as she deals with updating her phone. This leads the team to discuss passwords and online security. A look at the news brings up the…

23 Jan 2019 11PM 56 min