The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 05.7.18 Pt2

Justice Malala returns from some much needed time away with a fiery edition of the Burning Platform presented by Nando's. The Zulu king and his recent Imbizo is the first thing in the firing line, which brings up a hot new take on the land question. SASSA and the poorest…

5 Jul 2018 1AM 37 min

#GCS 05.7.18 Pt1

An action-packed show gets going, with Poppy providing some fascinating insights around alopecia and what men and women do around hair loss. Child's Play (the reboot) is in the works, which will no doubt be scary as all hell. The male mindset towards strip clubs, then into the news, sport…

5 Jul 2018 12AM 1 hr 09 min

#GCS 04.7.18 Pt2

A woman is found alive in a mortuary, but in more pressing news... Gareth and Siya share their experience of personal shopping in London. The conversation then goes more into the work side of their trip and how Siya is actually a savvy investor. Upcoming interviews they are having, other…

4 Jul 2018 1AM 47 min

#GCS 04.7.18 Pt1

Ben and Poppy unpack the petrol price increase, and where all the money goes. An update on the Thai football team stuck in the cave, and more crazy business advice from Ben's new favourite person - Nathan Fielder. Poppy then has the latest on the news, Ben with the sport,…

4 Jul 2018 12AM 57 min

#GCS 03.7.18 Pt2

You haven't heard the Backstreet Boys being involved in the #MeToo movement... until now. It isn't looking too good for Nick Carter, but can he simply lawyer his way out of it? Gareth and Siya join in on the fun from London, sharing stories from their trip so far. Then…

3 Jul 2018 1AM 50 min

#GCS 03.7.18 Pt1

Ben and Poppy are without Gord today, who is a little sickly. They recap on Poppy's first week at CliffCentral, and Ben shares a new show where a comedian provides outrageous business advice to small companies. Then your latest in the the news, and an extended sports feature.

3 Jul 2018 12AM 53 min

#GCS 02.7.18 Pt2

Ben shares his Friday night experience of boxing and strippers, and how the industry of the latter isn't what it used to be. Niche review content on the internet and how it's making millionaires of people, then Letshego Zulu and Erik Vermeulen come into studio to talk about the launch…

2 Jul 2018 1AM 39 min

#GCS 02.7.18 Pt1

The week gets off to a rocky start for Ben, but Poppy gets the show going by describing her crazy weekend... from an interesting date to living a paramedic's life. K Pop, some technical issues make Ben's morning even worse, then into the news, sport and Anthea on the finance.

2 Jul 2018 12AM 1 hr 02 min

#GCS 29.6.18 Pt2

Gord reflects on last week's fat resort conversation and how one of his friends is judging him, heavily. High Rob calls in for a solid pre weekend discussion of hook ups and drug taking, plus analyses Diego Maradona's current cocktail. Gang talk gone all wrong, the joys of growing rosemary…

29 Jun 2018 1AM 51 min

#GCS 29.6.18 Pt1

Do you still talk to people on the phone in a social sense? The team get into a very contrasting discussion around what connects them with their friends, and how they "maintain" relationships. Ben is excited about attending a 'box and dine', Gord adds a whole new level and Poppy…

29 Jun 2018 12AM 59 min

#GCS 28.6.18 Pt2

Jan-Jan Joubert stands in for Justice Malala this week on The Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He is as the author of the fascinating new book 'Who will rule in 2019'. Gareth's American friend Debbie is back in SA, and with that she shares her latest (Democrat) view…

28 Jun 2018 1AM 58 min

#GCS 28.6.18 Pt1

Siya pleads his case as to why he should be in your squad in a zombie apocalypse. It doesn't go particularly well so Gareth moves to Trump being able to appoint another supreme court judge. The humbling experience of having a pooh, Ben finds a new gym and Joe Jackson…

28 Jun 2018 12AM 55 min

#GCS 27.6.18 Pt2

Will Ferrel and Mark Wahlberg attempt a dad joke contest, and it goes badly. Melania is contemplating appearing on Saturday Night Live, the DA doing what the DA does best, and Shashi Naidoo's upcoming Palestine trip. South Africa's economic disasters are more widespread than you may think, and it all…

27 Jun 2018 1AM 1 hr 02 min

#GCS 27.6.18 Pt1

Gareth suddenly cares about the World Cup again as Argentina makes it out of their group. Maradona loses the plot completely which was perhaps even more entertaining than the game itself. Ben has some interesting Messi information and Poppy's dreams are explored. Then the latest news, sport and Said by…

27 Jun 2018 12AM 51 min

#GCS 26.6.18 Pt2

An overly woke support group with Tracey Ullman, becoming a DJ and why Gareth feels the entertainment industry is full. Ruda Landman's interesting podcast series around some of life's changes, a life pact story takes a sudden twist as Poppy reveals a lost love. Joe Jackson's worsening health and who…

26 Jun 2018 1AM 1 hour

#GCS 26.6.18 Pt1

Siya tries to make sense of how the World Cup works, which naturally doesn't go well. Gareth plans ahead for end of year gifting, an awkward 30 year old who got evicted from home by his parents, sparks a greater conversation on raising children. Then Poppy talks about her first…

26 Jun 2018 12AM 54 min

#GCS 25.6.18 Pt2

Ever wondered how diamonds are sourced and delivered in order for someone to pop the question? Gareth has a clip that illustrates what this process may be in the real world. Roseanne Barr is playing the Jewish card to try save her name after her racist meltdown and Poppy has…

25 Jun 2018 1AM 51 min

#GCS 25.6.18 Pt1

The team starts the week by welcoming special guest Poppy Ntshongwana - she is hanging out with the guys today. Gareth throws forward to a busy week, there's great guests and features coming up. Then the team discuss getting a MBA, how many meaningful connections we can actually maintain in…

25 Jun 2018 12AM 1 hour

#GCS 22.6.18 Pt2

With Justice at large in the Caribbean, Simon Allison steps in on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He and Gareth talk all things on the African continent from the AU to the spread of militant Islamism. The trademarks of wealthy families, Toby Shapshak talks about the Creativate…

22 Jun 2018 1AM 52 min

#GCS 22.6.18 Pt1

Gareth had a vampire facial but was very disappointed that his team in the World Cup, Argentina, have completely imploded. Siya even watched the football which was a big surprise. Loads of listener interaction takes the conversation to all directions including a discussion on pyramid schemes, which are popping up…

22 Jun 2018 12AM 56 min