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The Gareth Cliff Show

The Gareth Cliff Show is a leading, truly independent digital broadcast in South Africa, currently airing live on Fridays (formerly on The Real Network and CliffCentral), hosted by Gareth Cliff alongside regular and guest contributors. The aim is to entertain, inform, inspire and empower local and international audiences with powerful interviews, hot-takes on current affairs, talk about the things nobody else talks about and make people laugh, smile and think.
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5,940 Episodes
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Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
30.05.25 Pt 1 - Mash, no stranger to the show, joins Gareth and Simphiwe for some lively Friday banter and engaging conversations. The team dives straight into the big news of the week — Elon Musk stepping down from the Trump administration — and shares their unfiltered thoughts. They also…
30 May 2025 12AM 1 hr 03 min

President Macron SLAPPED by Wife Brigitte? & Is Radio Still Relevant?

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
28.05.25 Pt 2 - Is President Emmanuel Macron being slapped by his wife Brigitte in a viral video?! Gareth and Mo Flava unpack the shocking footage — but that’s just part of this wild, insightful episode of The Gareth Cliff Show. Mo Flava and Gareth discuss whether brands are ruining…
28 May 2025 1AM 1 hr 03 min

Trump Derangement Syndrome

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
28.05.25 Pt 1 - Popular South African radio broadcaster, DJ, and TV personality Mo Flava joins Gareth Cliff for an unfiltered and hilarious morning chat. The duo kicks off by joking about the pain of waking up early, which quickly spirals into a sharp discussion about South Africa’s political circus,…
28 May 2025 12AM 58 min

Has the Internet Killed Creativity?

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
26.05.25 Pt 2 - It’s a slightly morbid start as Gareth and Kurt discuss the shocking story of a Mexican training ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, leaving 2 dead and 22 injured. They also dive into the ever-watchful eye of Big Brother... which isn't always a bad thing. But…
26 May 2025 1AM 50 min

The Psychology Behind P. Diddy’s Disturbing Acts | Kurt Egelhof on Directing Isidingo

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
26.05.25 Pt 1 - Kurt Egelhof is a legend in the South African arts and theatre scene. He joins Gareth to talk about the genesis of Isidingo and how he came to direct over 250 episodes of local TV dramas like Isidingo, Scandal!, and Backstage. Gareth also weighs in on…
26 May 2025 12AM 1 hr 02 min

Chaos, Kardashians & the End of Media?

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
23.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Simphiwe Mthethwa unpack the explosive allegations in the Diddy case, from rage-fueled moments to a torched car linked to Kid Cudi. As the internet spins with disinformation, is this the final chapter for mainstream media credibility? Plus, a sharp look at the ever-evolving…
23 May 2025 4AM 53 min

Trump, Cyril & the Cost of Power

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
23.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff dives into the internet-shattering meeting between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa — what was said, what wasn’t, and what it could mean for the world stage. Simphiwe Mthethwa joins Gareth to unpack Budget 3.0 and brace for the reality of skyrocketing petrol prices. Plus,…
23 May 2025 4AM 58 min

Aging Icons & the Art of Staying Relevant

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
21.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff is joined by media personality Alan Ford for a lively conversation on timeless icons and the role of art in a chaotic world. From Diana Ross dazzling at the Met Gala to a candid chat about how some celebrities are gracefully ageing — and…
21 May 2025 4AM 1 hr 01 min

The Great Trek: Escaping South Africa?

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
21.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by producer and media maverick Alan Ford. They unpack The Great Trek — the rising online trend inspired by the story of 49 refugees who recently left South Africa. The conversation digs into the social and political undercurrents behind the movement, while…
21 May 2025 4AM 1 hr 02 min

Craft, Cruise & Cumberbatc

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
19.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with actor and activist Jack Devnarain for a candid chat about the craft of acting. From classical training alongside the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch to the enigma of Tom Cruise and Scientology, no name is off-limits. Jack also opens up about his…
19 May 2025 5AM 54 min

Freelancers, Unions & Global Games

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
19.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Jack Devnarain dive straight into the deep end with a raw conversation about the harsh realities facing freelancers in South Africa's struggling media industry. Is the answer to survival found in unionisation? Or is it too late to turn the tide? The discussion…
19 May 2025 5AM 1 hr 02 min

Relatable Royals, Diddy Drama & Desk Diaries

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
16.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Simphiwe Mthethwa unpack Michelle Obama’s latest attempt to seem more relatable — but is it hitting the mark, or missing completely? Simphiwe breaks down the latest from the explosive Diddy trial, with all the twists and courtroom drama. Plus, what does your workspace…
16 May 2025 5AM 53 min

From Refugees to No-Fly Lists

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
16.05.25 Ot 1 - Gareth Cliff weighs in on the 49 South African refugees who’ve just resettled in America — and what their departure could signal for the local economy. A quick sports update with producer James derails into full-on locker room talk as they unpack the strange and hilarious…
16 May 2025 4AM 59 min

Rude Tourists & the Magic of Madagascar

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
14.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Agie Adams are live from Africa’s Travel Indaba, diving into the world of travel etiquette—yes, we’re talking about rude tourists—and the often-overlooked art of packing smart, featuring some cool new tech. They’re joined by Martijn Mellaar, COO of Sense of Oceans, who unpacks…
14 May 2025 4AM 49 min

Vanishing Cities & Hot Takes on Cold Treats

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
14.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by Agie Adams live from Africa’s Travel Indaba. Broadcasting straight from one of the continent’s biggest tourism events, the conversation dives into disappearing destinations like the sinking city of Venice, travel trends you need to know (including why Spain might be off…
14 May 2025 4AM 1 hr 01 min

AI Babies & Body Prices

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
12.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Mash dive into the Influencer Revolution — from AI babies taking over social media to the future of content creation. Things get spicy as they debate what their “price” would be to sell their bodies. Plus, Jonathan Fine joins the conversation to unpack…
12 May 2025 5AM 56 min

The Cowboys, the Cracks, and the Cash

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
12.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by Mash in a wild ride of revelations — from America’s sudden love for South African farmers to Mash’s own unexpected farming ambitions. Gareth digs into Joburg’s crumbling chaos and asks the real question: where’s all the money going? Plus, Dr Hanan…
12 May 2025 5AM 52 min

JT Foxx: From Rodeo Drive to Rosebank

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
09.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff is joined by international wealth coach JT Foxx for a candid conversation that bridges continents. JT shares his American perspective on what it’s like walking through South African malls, dives into his ever-growing list of high-profile connections, and unpacks why Donald Trump—love him or…
9 May 2025 4AM 57 min

Holy Smokes & Plotical Firewalls

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
09.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski weigh in on the election of the new Pope and why preserving tradition still holds value in a fast-changing world. They also unpack the controversy around Julius Malema being denied entry into the UK, and what it says about South Africa's…
9 May 2025 4AM 58 min

Power Moves & Pretty Boys: Disrupting the Norms

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show
7.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Kyle Worde unpack why Donald Trump might just be the ultimate case study in brand disruption — love him or hate him, the man changed the game. They also dig into the surprising story behind the most famous photo ever taken and what it…
7 May 2025 4AM 50 min
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