The Gareth Cliff Show

Don’t give an EFF

21.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth reflects on yesterday’s Burning Platform, after some audience feedback. The footage of the Bree Street explosion gets everyone talking… and Ben gives us our sports rundown for the weekend.

21 Jul 2023 12AM 58 min

EFF Dreams

20.07.23 Pt 2 - EFF representative, Ntokozo Hlonyana, joins The Burning Platform to discuss the EFF’s 10-year anniversary, and their hopes and dreams for South Africa in today’s political climate. Mighti Jamie is our other special addition to the panel. NB: Unfortunately the internet went down for a few minutes…

20 Jul 2023 1AM 58 min

Partial Collapse

20.07.23 Pt 1 - The ‘Nyoape Mayor’ strikes again… and Gareth has some things to say about the Joburg CBD explosion. Phumi expands on the two new Nelson Mandela statues that were unveiled on Mandela Day using taxpayers’ money.

20 Jul 2023 12AM 53 min

The Infinite Game

19.07.23 Pt 2 - Darrel Bristow-Bovey has written a book about Shackleton's Endurance expedition… which is a good excuse for him to join Gareth for a long overdue catch-up chat about what he’s been up to, the stories our fathers tell us, the definition of success, and the house he’s…

19 Jul 2023 1AM 49 min

Floyd’s Gucci Slide

19.07.23 Pt 1 - Floyd Mayweather is in town, and people are buzzing about his Gucci purchase. Gareth, Lebang and Producer Ryan discuss SA’s first overseas impressions - thanks to Akon on Twitter. And did you know KFC’s ‘Add Hope’ donations are tax deductible?

19 Jul 2023 12AM 56 min

Fresh Sausage

18.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth discovers why DJ Fresh hated owning a hot dog shop, and Bakh’abantu gets a radio masterclass right before his eyes. Plus some flashbacks to the day Mandela died.

18 Jul 2023 1AM 54 min

Cocaine and Testicles

18.07.23 Pt 1 - DJ Fresh has been revealed as this week’s mystery co-host! A reunion of the titans… Gareth and Fresh have a catch-up, reminiscing about older times in radio, clubbing, and even some politics. JJ Cornish then joins the show for Africanalysis.

18 Jul 2023 12AM 1 hr 02 min

The Epidemic of Unkindness

17.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth finds another reason to slate modern dating options, with a new fact about Tinder. Which bosses make the worst bullies? Marion Scher chats to the team about her new book, Big Bully.

17 Jul 2023 1AM 59 min

Ranting Ass and Changing Names

17.07.23 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann is off her pain meds and kicks off the show with a rant of utter frustration! Producer Ryan jumps on to brag about his victorious betting win after yesterday’s tennis, and Bakh’abantu is considering a name change.

17 Jul 2023 12AM 59 min

The Ugly Club

14.07.23 Pt 2 - Timo ODV joins Gareth and Simphiwe for a catch-up after 6 years. Gareth pitches a hilarious club idea, with a twist… and George Mienie jumps on for the AutoTrader Pod.

14 Jul 2023 1AM 56 min

Horsing Around

14.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has found a very interesting show jumping ‘sport’, Simphiwe reviews AI Barbie dream houses from around the globe, and Ben lets us know what to look out for this weekend in the world of sport - courtesy of Supabets.

14 Jul 2023 12AM 51 min

Blue Light Blues

13.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan get into government sex scandals, voter apathy, the mining economy, and how one should react to blue light brigades.

13 Jul 2023 1AM 58 min

Fountains of Youth

13.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is placing bets and watching tennis, while Phumi doesn’t want to see anyone having sex. The comment section enlightens us about some women who drink from the fountain of youth… and Phumi reveals how Rick James avoided the Manson massacre.

13 Jul 2023 12AM 1 hour

Fashion Suicide

12.07.23 Pt 2 - Lorraine Maisel drops in to chat with Gareth and Lebang. We find out she’s recently married, and has 3 pussies. Lebang shares some fashion advice… and Gareth has some thoughts on influencer marketing.

12 Jul 2023 1AM 53 min

Burning Money

12.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth reminisces about a trip with Tito Mboweni to the Reserve Bank, Lebang’s podcast is nominated for an award, and Ryan is watching Andrew Tate videos again. A blast from the past - SA’s Weather Man, Simon Gear, makes an appearance.

12 Jul 2023 12AM 57 min

The Nyaope Mayor

11.07.23 Pt 2 - Dr Jonathan Witt has some words for “Ms. Netherlands”… Gareth gets into Holland and the collapse of their coalition government, while Bakh’abantu wants to know where the Joburg Mayor is.

11 Jul 2023 1AM 59 min

Paper Straws VS Carbon Taxes

11.07.23 Pt 1 - A new feature kicks off with a surprise co-host, Dr Jonathan Witt. Bakh’abantu has a vendetta against Greta Thunberg, and Gareth’s curiosity is piqued after hearing about a permanent loadshedding solution.

11 Jul 2023 12AM 59 min

No Turtles in Joburg

10.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is on the fence about protesting with some Christians at Woolworths, Bakh’abantu takes a swing at some vegans, and Alan Levy joins the show to tell us about AI in the news industry.

10 Jul 2023 1AM 58 min

Hip Stew

10.07.23 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann is off the meds and back on duty after her hip replacement last week. Bakh’abantu gives us the latest sport results from over the weekend - courtesy of Supabets, and Gareth is freezing his balls off.

10 Jul 2023 12AM 57 min

Hanging by a Thread

07.07.23 Pt 2 - It’s Pretoria boy Elon Musk vs copycat Mark Zuckerberg in the courtroom… Ben kicks off ‘Beyond the Scoreboard’ with Supabets, emphasising a South African athlete in the biggest event of the year… and George Mienie joins for the AutoTrader Pod.

7 Jul 2023 1AM 59 min