The Gareth Cliff Show

Flowers and Phonecalls

28.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is excited to launch a new feature on the show… call us live and get involved in the conversation! Lebang wants to know if R100 is too much to join in a braai with colleagues. Does South Africa love the Backstreet Boys - or are…

27 Feb 2023 11PM 1 hour

Tate vs Hate

27.02.23 Pt 2 - Siv wants to dive right into the deep end of Andrew Tate’s controversial stance of supporting men and uplifting masculinity. Leigh-Ann (as a GBV survivor) weighs in on the conversation. Then it's Markets Mondays with Dylan Bester.

27 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hour

Monday Blues

27.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann catch up with Siv Ngesi, who recalls the loss of his mother and how he has dealt with it in the public eye. Dr Hanan Bushkin kicks off the first episode of 'UnStuck' with Megan and Carol, who have a first world problem…

26 Feb 2023 11PM 54 min

Russian Intelligence

24.02.23 Pt 2 - Emmy-nominated comedian Mum-z joins the show with some very interesting stories that involve dating a Russian spy, being trapped in Russia for over a year, and establishing himself in the Russian comedy space. George Mienie joins the show live from Cape Town at the E-Prix launch!

24 Feb 2023 12AM 54 min

The Ultimate Ultimatum

24.02.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is in shock after seeing a vape vending machine at a restaurant. Ben is in a sticky situation, and he takes us on a literal journey… which leads to a surprising revelation! And Gareth is given an ultimatum.

23 Feb 2023 11PM 59 min

Interminable Problems

23.02.23 Pt 2 - Jonathan Witt believes the ANC is the cancer at the heart of South Africa, but what has changed in the last 5 years? Kanthan is itching to talk about the budget speech, because an unbelievable amount of money is being lost each day. And do you…

23 Feb 2023 12AM 55 min

Lights out South Africa

23.02.23 Pt 1 - After a fiery TV interview last night, Andre de Ruyter has been relieved of his position as Eskom CEO. How does this affect us as South Africans? Did he say anything we didn’t already know? Dr Mark from The T Health Show joins to talk about…

22 Feb 2023 11PM 56 min

A Deterioration of Systems

22.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is in studio with Chris Wyatt, a retired US Army Colonel and Intelligence Operative with a particular interest in South Africa. They get into the future of the US, South Africa and some of the common themes of the deterioration of both systems under the…

22 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hr 02 min

Main Character Syndrome

22.02.23 Pt 1 - Mash comes out swinging, defending his blood cleanser, after being exposed by Lebang yesterday. Ryan describes his frustration at seeing Hartbeespoort Dam in a terrible state, and Gareth expresses his eternal hate of camping.

21 Feb 2023 11PM 57 min

Backstreet’s Back… Alright?

21.02.23 Pt 2 - Lebang is excited to hear that the Backstreet Boys are coming to South Africa, but will Gareth go see them? Mash brought a ‘blood cleanser’ to the office, but is cleansing your blood even necessary?

21 Feb 2023 12AM 51 min

Midnight Spender

21.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is struggling to sleep, and has found a new type of therapy to help him get some shut-eye. Lebang reflects what it was like attending the AKA memorial on Friday, and how she is coping. JJ Cornish then joins the team for Africanalysis.

20 Feb 2023 11PM 55 min

Flaming Pigs

20.02.23 Pt 2 - What would you choose for your last meal on death row? Leigh-Ann isn’t sure she wants to eat meat anymore, after watching slaughterhouse videos. A woman claiming she is Madeleine McCann has made headlines, and Tracy Cohen joins to talk about her new book called Truimph.

20 Feb 2023 12AM 54 min

GCS: Maverick

20.02.23 Pt 1 - Alex Caige is in studio to break his silence since his last on-air broadcast in 2022. Leigh-Ann has also been dragged out to the new studio, and she talks about how the Roald Dahl books are being edited to protect this generation from hurtful words. And…

19 Feb 2023 11PM 1 hr 01 min

Trial by Twitter

17.02.23 Pt 2 - Comedian Ndumiso Lindi joins us to talk about his new tribute show, #BoysDontCry coming up next week. He engages in conversation regarding AKA’s memorial service taking place today… and did you know the snapping sound from your fingers is not actually from your fingers?

17 Feb 2023 12AM 56 min

Rise of the De-Influencers

17.02.23 Pt 1 - A fan has reached out, accusing Gareth of leading her mom onto the path of the Northern lights. Ben is feeling very fired up after someone’s mom submitted her child’s CV for a job at his company. Is this socially acceptable in this day and age?…

16 Feb 2023 11PM 55 min

Prisoner of Non-Thinking

16.02.23 Pt 2 - Dr Greg Mills joins the #BurningPlatform this week to discuss his latest book, ‘Better Choices: Ensuring South Africa's Future’, as well as coalitions in South Africa and the necessary conditions for them to work. Gareth and Phumi also touch on the SA/Russia debacle.

16 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hour

Egg-stravagant Theft

16.02.23 Pt 1 - AKA’s celebration of life event has been announced, which leads to a deep discussion about modern day memorial services. Phumi dissects Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time show… and a chocolate egg thief has been caught after one of the sweetest heists in UK history!

15 Feb 2023 11PM 54 min

Overreach

15.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth talks to Owen Matthews, who has written an authoritative book on the Russia-Ukraine conflict - with incredible and unique insights into Putin, Zelensky and the media’s take on what’s really going on there.

15 Feb 2023 12AM 58 min

West Rand Tendencies

15.02.23 Pt 1 - Ryan attends a wedding reception braai on the West Rand, but brings frozen chicken… Mash is upset that a Valentine’s influencer hasn’t posted her big reveal yet, and tweeps are fed up with Fikile Mbalula’s latest tweet.

14 Feb 2023 11PM 59 min

AI: Friend or Foe?

14.02.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann talks about a new ‘vibrating’ pill that’s on the market, and Gareth doesn’t advise using it as a Valentine’s gift. Journalist, author, scriptwriter, speechwriter and media trainer, Gus Silber joins the show to discuss the art of writing. Is ChatGPT a technology we need to…

14 Feb 2023 12AM 55 min