The Gareth Cliff Show

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17.10.23 Pt 1 - Actor, model and photographer Stevel Marc joins the team in studio as today’s surprise guest. Gareth gets into the moving parts behind the scenes of a live action film, as well as a special guest who came to visit the set. JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.

17 Oct 2023 12AM 1 hour

Nutty Locusts

16.10.23 Pt 2 The team is trying to fool Gareth into eating locusts, but he’s not having it! Leigh-Ann has some information that determines your personality by the side of the bed you sleep on. Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean and Director of Henly Business School in Africa, joins in to discuss…

16 Oct 2023 1AM 58 min

Klepto President

16.10.23 Pt 1 - It’s Monday morning and we’re all hungover from celebrating a Springbok win last night. Leigh-Ann takes her own win after arriving late for an online quiz night, and the team is disgusted after a woman slurps down 48 oysters on a date. Dr Hanan joins to…

16 Oct 2023 12AM 1 hr 01 min

Chickens and Eggs

13.10.23 Pt 2 - Ben is cracked up after weeks of not finding eggs - and sadly, Simphiwe’s uncle is sold out. Chandre Goosen joins the show and has some thoughts about the Mrs SA competition. And George Mienie throws it back with some classic South African cars.

13 Oct 2023 1AM 59 min

Diddy do it or not?

13.10.23 Pt 1 - Australians have turned to South Africa for cocaine, and frequency of bowel movements in humans have drastically increased since the 1600s. Ben gives us the rundown for the upcoming weekend of sport.

13 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Breaking the Bombers

12.10.23 Pt 2 - Mark Shaw - Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime - joins the show to discuss his latest book, ‘Breaking the Bombers’. Ian Cameron also stops by to discuss the state of policing in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, where Mark’s story…

12 Oct 2023 1AM 58 min

EFFing Podcasters

12.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth welcomes the EFF to the podcasting game, and Phumi has some comments about the hottest topic in SA… Dr Matthew! And Gareth finally closes off Fat Bear Week.

12 Oct 2023 12AM 57 min

Fake Doctors and Cyber Security

11.10.23 Pt 2 - Jane Malatji joins the team, alongside cyber security specialist and friend of CliffCentral - Rianette Leibowitz. Jane covers the latest scam that has South Africans amazed, and Lebang has some questions for Rianette about child-related cyber security wellness.

11 Oct 2023 1AM 57 min

War vs Humanity

11.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has some words on what is happening in the Middle East. Producer Ryan has a ‘Lebang moment’… and Lebang can’t believe NSYNC are back!

11 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Darth Vaper

10.10.23 Pt 2 - Gareth gets schooled on music, culture and camping... while Bakh’abantu tells us about '3-ball Gavin'. Graeme Watkins comments on school bullying culture, and his new restaurant concept.

10 Oct 2023 1AM 51 min

Glamping with Jesus

10.10.23 Pt 1 - Graeme Watkins busts the doors down as this week’s surprise guest co-host. He lets us in on some of his hobbies and interests, including changing tyres and camping. Bakh’abantu argues for his love for civilisation after some bad experiences in the mountains… and Gareth has no…

10 Oct 2023 12AM 1 hr 02 min

Chief Lesbian

09.10.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann gets blown away with a blast from the past, Liza the Lesbian joins the show for a quick catch-up… and Bakh’abantu calls out Zizi Kodwa - AGAIN.

9 Oct 2023 1AM 55 min

Off the Fence

09.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and the team are joined by Howard Sackstein - founding member of the Jewish Anti-Apartheid movement - to discuss the latest attacks on Israel, breaking down the reasons behind this war. Producer Ryan reports back on the weekend’s sport… and Dr Hanan has a challenge…

9 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Krugersdorp Tuxedo

06.10.23 Pt 2 - A new billboard is causing some controversy for using ‘offensive language’. Ex-Springbok Captain, John Smit jumps on the show to discuss his experience at previous World Cups - before social media was around… and George Mienie is in the building!

6 Oct 2023 1AM 58 min

AI Love Match

06.10.23 Pt 1 - If you’ve been feeling lonely and want companionship (and nudes), Simphiwe has the solution for you. Ben has a glow after returning from Italy, and he breaks down the SA Superfan controversy.

6 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

The Ghost of Verwoerd

05.10.23 Pt 2 - Joining the Burning Platform this week is Leon Louw, a policy expert, author, and speaker. Leon and Phumi engage their frustration over pre-apartheid policy of unlawful deeds distribution and property handovers without paperwork. Kanthan has some worries about Chris Pappas being the frontman of the DA’s…

5 Oct 2023 1AM 1 hr 13 min

Fancy Fences

05.10.23 Pt 1 - In case you need a rude awakening - there are 12 weekends left until Christmas! Gareth has some conflicting texts from an overseas friend, who is not worried about walls and fences, and Phumi celebrates having people back in offices. Dr Mark joins the team live…

5 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

A Family Affair

04.10.23 Pt 2 - Kate Turkington is an accomplished South African broadcaster and household name. Over the years she has entertained millions of people with hilarious, radical, and serious stories - and at 89, she doesn’t plan to stop. Joined by her two daughters, they unpack their shared love of…

4 Oct 2023 1AM 1 hr 11 min

Steinway to Heaven

04.10.23 Pt 1 - It’s Fat Bear week and Ryan’s Taylor Swift obsession is crossing over into his world of football. Bakh’abantu hates on Elon Musk’s newest creation, and Gareth jumps on the bandwagon with the SAFTA Awards. Not to mention the mystery of the disappearing piano!

4 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Social Media Shambles

03.10.23 Pt 2 - Mark Sham expresses his love for small towns in South Africa - being an avid traveller, he claims this is where the soul of the country lies. Gareth gets into bad social media habits, and how the world needs more fat shamers.

3 Oct 2023 1AM 57 min