The Gareth Cliff Show

Ramaphosa’s Victory Lap

08.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi reflect on their visit to Gomolemo’s family yesterday, and get into the structural ideas of culture in times like this. Phumi talks about Bafana Bafana’s journey in AFCON this year, and gives them their flowers. Gareth has some thoughts about the President after…

7 Feb 2024 11PM 55 min

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

06.02.24 Pt 2 - Ray Hartley and Greg Mills, co-authors of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Scenarios for South Africa’s Uncertain Future’, join Gareth and Jack to discuss the views in their new book. We hear about the possible good outcomes, with a positive future - but also…

6 Feb 2024 12AM 59 min

Badge of Honour

06.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth kicks off the show with some devastating news about our CliffCentral family. Jack tells us why he includes his height in all his social handles, wearing it as a badge of honour. They also get into why the NHI Bill is completely out of touch…

5 Feb 2024 11PM 57 min

Pillow Talk

05.02.24 Pt 2 - What are some of the craziest things people do in bed? Sleep expert, Dr Alison Bentley joins Gareth and Leigh-Ann to discuss the number one thing on many people’s minds... sleep. Gareth also gets the audience involved to ask their sleep-related questions.

5 Feb 2024 12AM 1 hr 02 min

The Grumpy Concert-Goer

05.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann have new experiences in their mature age, which include leaving concerts early and working on Sundays. Producer Ryan has some thoughts about the new Apple Vision Pro Goggles, and Dr Hanan joins to answer an anonymous email about grief.

4 Feb 2024 11PM 59 min

Itchy Beds

02.02.23 Pt 2 - Ben questions his recent trip to East London, where he stayed in a dodgy hotel… and Gareth does a deep dive into international DJ Steve Aoki’s hospitality ryder for each gig. Viral sensation, Lebang Kgosana joins the show to discuss her recent blow-up on TikTok.

2 Feb 2024 1AM 46 min

Catty Fishing

02.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth gets ripped apart by Ben and Simphiwe for having an outdated profile picture on LinkedIn. Simphiwe breaks down the Megan thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj beef, and Ben informs us on what’s happening in the world of sport for the weekend with Supabets.

1 Feb 2024 11PM 59 min

A Country in Crisis

01.02.24 Pt 2 - Gayton McKenzie of the Patriotic Alliance steps in the ring to discuss the potential future of South Africa, if the PA were to be in the driver seat. Gareth and Phumi dig deep with subjects like equal race treatment, foreigners in South Africa, Cape Exit, and…

1 Feb 2024 12AM 55 min

Mental Muppets

01.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi take a trip through languages and accents - from Jamaica to SA. Phumi is excited about the return of long trains in KZN… and Elmo’s post on X pushes Gareth’s buttons.

31 Jan 2024 11PM 59 min

Blurred Lines

30.01.24 Pt 2 - James Aphane, the IEC Electoral Operations Manager, and Matsobane Nkoko, IEC Party Funding Manager join the show to discuss some blurred lines involving the upcoming national elections. Voting abroad, how the funding for parties works, as well as tax allocation for politics from the man on…

30 Jan 2024 1AM 1 hr 09 min

Notice of Motion

30.01.23 Pt 1 - Jack is under some pressure for grandkids after his father’s recent birthday, and Gareth goes off on the licensing department. Jonathan Gerber, owner of TAG, joins for The Window Seat.

29 Jan 2024 11PM 58 min

Stomach In, Chest Out

29.01.24 Pt 2 - Catherine van Wyngard, a retired SAPS Lieutenant-Colonel, joins Gareth and Leigh-Ann Mol to discuss her career as one of the first women of colour in the South African Police Force, and her life dedicated to serving and protecting.

29 Jan 2024 12AM 57 min

The Gag Economy

29.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth is back from another weekend jolling in Cape Town, this time at the MET. Leigh-Ann tells us about Japan’s Silver Porn industry that’s booming right now, and Producer Ryan found a mugshot of a beautiful woman going viral on X.

28 Jan 2024 11PM 1 hr 03 min

3 Hadedas and a Rowdy Rod

26.01.24 Pt 2 - Gareth argues that people should embrace Rod Stewart getting out of hand during a theatre show, as opposed to telling him to pipe down. Ben and Gareth get into the deterioration of men over the years, and Simphiwe found a video from 1924 predicting what civilisation…

26 Jan 2024 12AM 57 min

Scrotox Chronicles

26.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth tells us about a new surgery on the rise for men, and Simphiwe has found a new scam catching people wanting a Stanley Cup. Ben sees something scarring in his Cape Town apartment, and brings us this week’s sports update with Supabets.

25 Jan 2024 11PM 1 hr 01 min

A Message for Voters

25.01.24 Pt 2 - A GCS listener has sent through an MK + ANC conspiracy theory, but is Phumi buying into it? Gareth and the team get into some African politics... more precisely, which African leader has been the best in office and other noteworthy ones. Gareth also gets into…

25 Jan 2024 12AM 55 min

Sleepless in South Africa

25.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth explains the point of family crests, how one acquires them, and their uses. Phumi is frustrated after finding a familiar drink has reduced its packaging size and discusses other products that have followed suit. Dr Mark joins the show to discuss healthy sleeping patterns.

24 Jan 2024 11PM 57 min

Rats and Mice Parties

23.01.24 Pt 2 - Gareth and Jack are joined by Dr Frans Cronje from the Social Research Foundation, who has some great news regarding quite a noticeable change in South African politics. After much research, he is able to share some voters’ thoughts on political parties and the agendas behind…

23 Jan 2024 12AM 1 hr 03 min

Trauma Calls

23.01.24 Pt 1 - Do you have faith in the criminal justice system in South Africa? Gareth and Jack get into texting vs calling, taking calls in the gym, as well as using the focus setting on your cellphone. Jacqui Reid joins for this week’s episode of The Window Seat…

22 Jan 2024 11PM 57 min

Friend of Dorothy

22.01.24 Pt 2 - Alan Ford has so many stories to catch us up on, like traveling the world while completely sober, his thriving love life, as well as a reminder of why South Africa is one of the greatest countries in the world.

22 Jan 2024 12AM 57 min