The Gareth Cliff Show

Prepping for 2024

02.02.23 Pt 2 - The new mayor of Joburg is in question after a recent interview went viral stating he wants to change the name of a major road in order to upset the US Embassy. The EFF are endorsing land grabbing, but what are the repercussions Is South Africa’s…

2 Feb 2023 12AM 59 min

Red Pill or Blue Pill?

02.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi fall down the rabbit hole trying to find out what coffee should be stocked at CliffCentral House. A matrix moment occurs, raising the question… would you rather have $10m in cash right now, or go back to the age of 6 with all…

1 Feb 2023 11PM 58 min

The Viking Surfer

01.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth speaks to Fred Roed, who is the founder of Heavy Chef and a thoughtful businessman who has seen the world of marketing and advertising change before his eyes. He’s also an optimist, a believer in South Africa, a viking and a surfer!

1 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hour

But is it Art?

01.02.23 Pt 1 - A new mayor is in town and he has the comment section fired up! Gareth gets triggered by a new Sam Smith music video, which leads to a conversation about the state of modern art and music.

31 Jan 2023 11PM 55 min

Evicted Vagina Museum

31.01.23 Pt 2 - Mash asks whose fault it is when the product you’ve purchased for a cheap price is faulty. The Vagina Museum is shutting down, but what exactly is on display? And allow Mash to guide you on what dating app you should use, depending on your level…

31 Jan 2023 12AM 51 min

Cockroach Chronicles

31.01.23 Pt 1 - Mark Mdluli reminisces about the start of his career at CliffCentral. Mash has a problem with his neighbour’s cockroach-infested apartment… plus an ‘eye-opening’ discussion that brought Mark to tears.

30 Jan 2023 11PM 54 min

Solar Flares and Cyber Threats

30.01.23 Pt 2 - How much would you pay to see Beyoncé live in concert? Dubai is making the rest of the world feel useless again. The Doomsday Clock is ticking loudly due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The team figure out which digital notifications they can live without… and a…

30 Jan 2023 12AM 55 min

Home Sweet NEW Home!

30.01.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is joined by Aki Anastasiou and Lebang for the first show from our new ‘studio’. Joburg has a new mayor - again. Aki was recently in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show, which was surprisingly lavatorial. The metaverse makes a return to the conversation…

29 Jan 2023 11PM 49 min

How Screwed Are We?

27.01.23 Pt 2 - Gareth has a new game to play with Ben and Simphiwe, using a compilation of some of his biggest irritations from social media this week. And Ben explores the origin of Samuel L. Jackson’s favourite swear word.

27 Jan 2023 12AM 49 min

Sugar and Spice

27.02.23 Pt 1 - Are you one to mix your sweet snacks with your savoury? Gareth has a fierce opinion on how he consumes food. The big move is finally done, and Simphiwe is doing the last show at the old studio. Gareth then reveals an upcoming documentary, which tells…

26 Jan 2023 11PM 57 min

Ramaphosa in the Hot Seat

26.01.23 Pt 2 - Phumlani Majozi is this week’s guest on the #BurningPlatform. The team dive deep into the latest political events, such as the march to Luthuli House, as well as the visit from Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary. And we have a new Deputy President!

26 Jan 2023 12AM 53 min

The Big Move

26.01.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi have gathered in the empty studio of CliffCentral Rivonia for the final show before the big move. Gareth can’t help but be nostalgic of the early days of cliffcentral.com, and Phumi gets into the march that happened at Luthuli House yesterday. Also, are…

25 Jan 2023 11PM 1 hr 02 min

The Gift of Violence

25.01.23 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Matt Thornton, who is Conor McGregor’s coach’s coach, and one of the first American jiu-jitsu black belts. He’s written a guidebook that provides the average person with all the knowledge they need to survive a violent encounter… designed to help good people become…

25 Jan 2023 12AM 46 min

Keep it Moving

25.01.23 Pt 1 - The CliffCentral move is finally happening, and Gareth can’t wait for it to finally be over! Lebang is now part of her child’s school’s governing body, and is using her superpowers for good and not evil… or is she? What do your kids get up to…

24 Jan 2023 11PM 52 min

Flat Earth scam!

24.01.23 Pt 2 - Mash has been dabbling in the flat Earth theory on Reddit, and Dave fills us in on its history. Gareth points out what doctors and nurses were doing during Covid. Phil Coetzer from De Wit Motors, and Mark Raine (Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz) join Gareth to discuss…

24 Jan 2023 12AM 48 min

Petrified to Procreate

24.01.23 Pt 1 - Dave Levinsohn is in studio, and he’s shocked to see moving boxes. Gareth reminisces about the early days of CliffCentral - including Dave’s old comedy show. The team then delve into the population decline in Japan, which prompts a discussion about whether this generation has been…

23 Jan 2023 11PM 51 min

Heatwaves and Sexy Thoughts

23.01.23 Pt 2 - Judith Sephuma and Lebo M join the show, live from Dubai, to talk about their latest project with Hans Zimmer. The weather is heating up in Joburg, how are you handling the heatwave? Leigh-Ann and Jack share their tips on how to cool down.

23 Jan 2023 12AM 51 min

Smoking Dragons & Doing Lines

23.01.23 Pt 1 - Jack Motlanthe fills us in on his adventures over the holidays, which includes attending the Smoking Dragon festival. The team discuss drug culture and nightlife in the ‘90s. Dr Hanan Bushkin then joins the team to talk about the psychological effects and consequences of loadshedding.

22 Jan 2023 11PM 57 min

Groot Man Syndrome

20.01.23 Pt 2 - Tshepo Mogale joins us in studio to catch up with the #GCS Team. Gareth’s solar is finally installed after months of him talking about it, and we dive deep into Kasi terms and what they mean. And George Mienie is back with the AutoTrader Pod.

20 Jan 2023 12AM 1 hr 01 min

Tongue Kissing Jack Black

20.01.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is excited to move office with some new developments at the current space. Madonna is at the forefront of today’s conversation, after she released a controversial new video with her celebrity friends. The team then get into a discussion about shame and toxic positivity.

19 Jan 2023 11PM 57 min