The Gareth Cliff Show

You get a Vaseline

05.01.23 - Mash breaks out the show talking about wild 2000’s reality tv shows with Tyra Banks & New York. Simphiwe begs the question “are New Year’s resolutions still a thing?” And Ryan wants to know if WWE is cool again…

4 Jan 2023 11PM 51 min

AI: Joburg vs Cape Town

04.01.23 Pt 2 - A new Netflix series has dropped that has got the world buzzing and Simphiwe has recommended tips for tackling this new series. AI is already a controversial subject in recent days but now taking it one step further of a debate of which city is greater…

4 Jan 2023 12AM 55 min

Simcard Ejected

04.01.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe already has a reputation for getting kicked out of NYE parties but now has a shattering realisation that she is getting the boot from her WhatsApp groups. Mash reveals some of the more dangerous cars on the road for 2023 and Ryan talks about Akon…

3 Jan 2023 11PM 54 min

Hair of a dog

03.01.23 Pt 2 - Ryan unwraps a gift from a listener live on air. Mash discusses his best hang-over cure which could possibly include the hair of a dog..? Or not… Simphiwe discusses what she would like to see at an ANC Gala dinner.

3 Jan 2023 12AM 55 min

Song of the year controversy

03.01.23 Pt 1 - The CliffCentral crew are back in the building for the new year and its the team takeover! Simphiwe has joined a gym for the first time ever and the team discusses what goes on in the bathrooms of A-list gym clubs. What did you get up…

2 Jan 2023 11PM 55 min

NYE Protocols

23.12.22 Pt 2 - The team share their favourite Christmas movies, and everyone is horrified by Mash's choice! A word game reveals how everyone feels about each other, and themselves. Simphiwe suggests the best way to spend New Year's Eve, and Lebang shares advice on how not to get scammed…

23 Dec 2022 12AM 56 min

Stocking Stuffers

23.12.22 Pt 1 -Would you like to get theatre tickets as a Christmas present? Mash wants to travel by bus for the experience, but quickly gets talked out of it! Lebang schools Ryan on what makes a real chicken wing, and life expectancy in the USA is at its lowest…

22 Dec 2022 11PM 56 min

A Youth POV

22.12.22 Pt 2 - What makes you vote for the party you vote for? Mash and Phumi delve into what the shenanigans at the ANC National Conference really translate to, and what the youth of SA really cares about in terms of the future of the country. Plus, a look…

22 Dec 2022 12AM 1 hr 09 min

High Stakes Winging It

22.12.22 Pt 1 - Phumi and Aaron take over while Gareth is AWOL. Aaron reveals the close calls he’s had with his road rage. News stories include a notorious serial killer being released, 8 teenage girls stabbing a man to death in Canada, and a rogue seal crossing the road…

21 Dec 2022 11PM 51 min

A Philosophical Chat with Peter Boghossian

21.12.22 Pt 2 - Gareth speaks to Peter Boghossian - a social commentator and analyst of wokeism, cancel culture, ideology and philosophy. He has become a leading voice in criticising academia, and has written a number of books outlining the mistakes being made at institutions of higher learning.

21 Dec 2022 12AM 1 hr 21 min

Beauty in our Backyard

21.12.22 Pt 1 - Michael Flax is doing another road trip to experience the beauty of SA - he must just watch out for poopy beaches. Lionel Messi, Elon Musk and Tom Cruise are living their best lives right now. New Zealand is banning tobacco… and don’t mess with wild…

20 Dec 2022 11PM 1 hour

There’s a Cream for That

20.12.22 Pt 2 - Gareth reveals the top searches on Pornhub for the year, which leads to a discussion about foot fetishes and ‘nasty toes’. Mash tells us about the 10 Commandments for Dezemba, and Jason talks about the power of muting distractions.

20 Dec 2022 12AM 1 hour

Banger and Mash

20.12.22 Pt 1 - Comedy giant Jason Goliath joins the show to tell us about what he’s been up to. Is Fikile Mbalula the true 'political prostitute'? And Mash had yet another wild weekend, involving a friendly ambush into accidental nudity and pink tonic!

19 Dec 2022 11PM 54 min

The Weird World Cup

19.12.22. Pt 2 - Football fans Kamo Mbatha and Paulo Dias join Gareth to chat about the Qatar World Cup… the legends of Messi and Mbappe, the spirit of Maradona, that frenetic final game, penalty shootouts, the money, and what to look forward to in 2026.

19 Dec 2022 1AM 47 min

Idolising Crooks

19.12.22 Pt 1 - Gareth reflects on the nail-biting World Cup final from last night. A freak wave in Durban turns deadly, and the shenanigans at the ANC national conference create more questions than answers. And Steven Spielberg feels guilty about the global mass killing of sharks.

18 Dec 2022 11PM 57 min

Coalition Shifts

15.12.22 Pt 2 - It’s the final Burning Platform of 2022. Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter is in the spotlight, we get an analysis of the ANC’s voting numbers, plus a look at some of the good that came from this year.

15 Dec 2022 12AM 1 hr 01 min

Incompetent or Fraudulent?

15.12.22 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi talk about a range of issues that happened over this week, including the resignation of Andre de Ruyter, the suspension of John Hlope and NDZ’s recent comments in Parliament. “Stop Nonsense” is the general theme for this morning again! Also, what did you…

14 Dec 2022 11PM 54 min

Human History with Simon Sebag Montefiore

14.12.22 Pt 2 - Gareth admits he’s a bit of a fan of Simon Sebag Montefiore and his work, as he is one of the great history authors of our time. He has a fascinating conversation with Simon about the tapestry of human history - from the earliest days, right…

14 Dec 2022 12AM 54 min

6 Rules for Productivity

14.12.22 Pt 1 - Gareth is excited that Argentina is in the World Cup final - despite all the corruption going on throughout parliament yesterday. Ryan is also an Argentina fan, now that England broke his heart. Plus, Elon Musk’s 6 rules for insane productivity.

13 Dec 2022 11PM 58 min

Conspiracy Overload

13.12.22 Pt. 2 - Mash reveals a festive change to his hair for Christmas, but it didn’t come out quite as planned. Nathan Ro joins in on the conversation, but it seems he’s been spending too much time with Flat Earthers! Graeme Watkins joins to talk about Swing City’s new…

13 Dec 2022 12AM 49 min