The Gareth Cliff Show

Trust Your Gut, Smell the WD40

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

23.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol explore why trusting your gut instinct might be better than blindly following algorithms and data. They also get into the strange but universal human connection to smells — from fresh petrol to the oddly satisfying scent of WD40. Plus, Producer James…

23 Jun 2025 1AM 58 min

AI & The Psychology of Action

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

23.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann kick off the week by unpacking the rising tensions in the Middle East and the looming threat of World War 3. They also dive into how AI might be getting smarter... while making humans dumber and lazier in the process. Plus, Dr. Hanan…

23 Jun 2025 12AM 59 min

Mindless Humans, Smarter Robots

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

20.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski and Simphiwe Mthethwa vent about how people these days seem to have forgotten basic manners — like not standing in the way! Then AI expert Donald Chauke joins the conversation to unpack the evolution of artificial intelligence, robots learning from each other,…

20 Jun 2025 1AM 59 min

Nuclear Winter Prep

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

20.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa and Ben Karpinski are back behind the mic! Gareth unpacks Floyd Shivambu’s political party-hopping ways, while the team speculates about the possibility of World War 3 – and what a nuclear winter might actually mean for us all. Plus, why are scientists…

20 Jun 2025 12AM 59 min

How AI Could Save the World

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

18.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and comedian Q Dube get real about how the comedy world is still feeling the ripple effects of COVID—and what comics are doing to keep the dream alive. They’re later joined by tech-for-good entrepreneur Noleen Mariappen for a fascinating chat about Sophia the Robot…

18 Jun 2025 1AM 56 min

A Cooler Box is not a Hobby!

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

18.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by comedian Q Dube for a refreshingly honest and unfiltered chat. They kick off with Gareth’s take on the Israel-Iran conflict, before debating whether history actually matters—or if people are just copy-pasting their values from the past. The conversation gets even more…

18 Jun 2025 12AM 58 min

From Opposite Lives to Tracking Legends: The Journey of Alex & Renias

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

13.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo – the unlikely yet extraordinary tracking duo whose bond was forged in the wild. They discuss the ancient art of tracking, the discipline it demands, and how their friendship grew strong despite coming from…

13 Jun 2025 1AM 57 min

Errol Musk Exposed, LA Riots Unpacked & Bizarre Life Lessons

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

13.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski and Simphiwe Mthethwa unpack the latest drama surrounding Errol Musk, as even his own family starts to keep their distance. They also weigh in on the chaotic LA riots – were they spontaneous or part of a bigger plan? Plus, a cautionary…

13 Jun 2025 12AM 1 hour

Good Humans, Bad Owners & an AI Dog Obsession

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

11.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Kate dive into the nature of human goodness, the dark side of cruel animal owners, and Kate’s unexpected (and hilarious) ChatGPT chat about whiskey — which somehow led to AI developing a strange obsession with her dog!

11 Jun 2025 1AM 47 min

Fame, Faraway Places & Living in the Now

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

11.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff catches up with broadcasting icon Kate Turkington — the very first host he ever produced for. They swap stories about the surprising dullness of meeting the world's biggest celebrities, Kate’s unforgettable travel adventures, and the timeless reminder to live fully in the present.

11 Jun 2025 12AM 1 hr 08 min

Fame, Faraway Places & Living in the Now

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

11.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff catches up with broadcasting icon Kate Turkington — the very first host he ever produced for. They swap stories about the surprising dullness of meeting the world's biggest celebrities, Kate’s unforgettable travel adventures, and the timeless reminder to live fully in the present.

11 Jun 2025 12AM 1 hr 08 min

Self-Diagnosing, Fat Chefs & Billionaire Beef: Musk vs. Trump

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

09.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol dive into the dangers of self-diagnosing online — especially when it leads you to believe you’ve got brain cancer. They tackle the age-old culinary debate: can you really trust a skinny chef, or does a fuller figure signal true talent in…

9 Jun 2025 4AM 57 min

Winter Binges, Marathon Nightmares & LA in Chaos

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

09.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Monday on a high — despite a few tech hiccups. The duo chats about the best series to binge-watch during a chilly Johannesburg winter, including one that actually inspired someone to become a lawyer. Gareth weighs in on…

9 Jun 2025 4AM 45 min

Funerals, Feelings & First-World Weather

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

06.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski, and Simphiwe Mthethwa get into the strange (but very real) trend of funeral reviews—yes, people are rating send-offs now. The trio unpacks how South Africans are navigating grief in the age of social media. Ben returns from the UK with stories of…

6 Jun 2025 3AM 53 min

Follicles, Feuds & Falling from Balconies

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

06.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa, and Ben Karpinski are back together—and things get wild fast. Ben spills the tea (and maybe a few follicles) on his recent hair transplant and the recovery journey. The team debates whether killing your enemies with kindness is genius or just passive-aggressive…

6 Jun 2025 3AM 59 min

Strip Clubs, Stoners & Slapshots

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

04.06.24 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff is joined by comedian Virgil Prins and fashion & lifestyle influencer Libo Njomba for a no-holds-barred conversation that covers everything from strip clubs to stoner audiences. The guys get into why women shouldn’t be mad about boys' nights at the club, Virgil shares his…

4 Jun 2025 1AM 48 min

Oversharing, Overaged, and Over It

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

04.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth is joined by comedian Virgil Prins and fashion & lifestyle influencer Libo Njomba for a hilariously sharp chat that pulls no punches. The trio debates whether it’s time to start taking driving licenses away from elderly road menaces, dives headfirst into the world of health…

4 Jun 2025 12AM 1 hr 05 min

Taxi Mods & Tactical Drones

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

02.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann embrace the cozy side of winter—from fireside chats to series binges. Producer James returns with another chaotic Temu Sport Update—sport, but make it weird. The team also unpacks the latest minibus taxi trend (yes, that’s a spade on the roof), and explore how…

2 Jun 2025 1AM 52 min

Ketamine, Mental Health & the Limits of AI Therapy

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

02.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann dive into the conversation around ketamine and mental health after Elon Musk’s recent denial of drug abuse claims. The team also takes a nostalgic detour, ranking the catchiest TV ad jingles—complete with a memorable performance from Leigh-Ann. Plus, Dr Hanan joins the show…

2 Jun 2025 12AM 58 min

How to Avoid Paying Traffic Fines & Grindr Secrets Revealed

Podcast  |  The Real Network | The Gareth Cliff Show

30.05.25 Pt 2 - Do you remember the last time you were in a fight? Mash spills the tea on his unexpected high school brawl with an Afrikaans girl. What would you do if someone hit on your partner at the gym? The team dives into relationship boundaries and awkward…

30 May 2025 1AM 57 min