Gareth's Guests

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592 – 612

Tracy Todd

Tracy Todd is an inspiring woman who has, despite a horrible and devastating car accident, managed to put together a meaningful, full and interesting life. Though quadriplegic, she never lets anything immaterial get in her way, including raising a son and falling in love again. Her story is one that…
10 May 2017 2AM 39 min

Kate Goliath

Kate Goliath says she’s the funniest Goliath, and this week she sits with Gareth in one of our Mothers’ Day specials to discuss being the mom of two little boys and a whole lot of big comedy boys. They discuss her brother Jason, her own mom, the business of comedy…
9 May 2017 2AM 32 min

Lesego Maphanga & his mom Elizabeth

Lesego Maphanga and his mother Elizabeth join us for one of our special Mother’s Day interviews. Lesego hosts Unplugged & InCharge with the other guys on CliffCentral and we asked his mom (a nurse and incredibly hard worker) what motherhood means, what sacrifices she had to make, and what kind…
8 May 2017 2AM 35 min

Mamphela Ramphele

Mamphela Ramphele has written a book about hope, betrayal and dreams and she pops by to talk about everything from the DA/Agang arranged marriage, black inferiority complexes, white inability to apologise, and the way she found out about Steve Biko’s death. Someone who describes herself as political, but not much…
5 May 2017 2AM 1 hr 05 min

Conrad Penny

We know that Gareth loves history, and the interesting stories around lineage and family trees. Well this love is something that exists in his extended family, as Conrad Penny comes into studio to share some wonderful stories. From old European royalty, salvaging the historic Rand Club, and growing a gigantic…
4 May 2017 2AM 44 min

Dr Elna McIntosh & Dr Kalli Spencer

We all know we should look after ourselves with regular check-ups. For men, those check-ups should be taking place around the middle area of the body. Show regular Dr Elna McIntosh - along with urologist Dr Kalli Spencer - address the many issues, the nitty gritty around the various cancers…
3 May 2017 2AM 56 min

Unathi Msengana

Being the best at everything is something that Unathi Msengana has been associated with for quite some time now. Now off national morning radio for all the right reasons, she gets to have a good catch up with Gareth, share what's going on in her life right now and what…
2 May 2017 2AM 53 min

Casper de Vries

One of the original characters of CliffCentral from the beginning, Casper de Vries comes in for a special birthday chat. The CasperRadio Show has brought all kinds of mayhem to the studios in the past 3 years... Casper and Gareth reflect on this, and the many other things keeping Casper…
1 May 2017 2AM 43 min

Khali de Villiers

Khali de Villiers has a special guest coming to South Africa. As a wedding professional second to none, Khali doesn't only host the WeddingCentral show on CliffCentral, but also knows people like Colin Cowie, wedding and event planner to the stars. She chats to Gareth about him and the event…
26 Apr 2017 2AM 23 min

Francois van Coke & Wynand Myburgh

Francois van Coke and Wynand Myburgh are more than just your regular edgy musicians. They are also crowdfunding mavericks, something that has allowed them to breathe fresh life into their band Fokofpolisiekar. Gareth chats to them about their new album, connecting with fans, and the ever-changing music industry.
26 Apr 2017 1AM 28 min

Chris Forrest & Celeste Ntuli

Hey look at what a long weekend does for you... it allows you to enjoy another session of our #AprilFoolingAround series earlier than Friday. The team is joined by Chris Forrest, who they've had the pleasure of having on the show before - and they welcome Celeste Ntuli for the…
25 Apr 2017 2AM 51 min

Lesley Smailes

In an emotional conversation, Lesley Smailes shares her story of becoming part of a religious cult in America shortly after finishing matric in South Africa. She’s candid about the 10 years she spent in the cult, the loss of her eldest son, the isolation and pain of losing yourself, and…
24 Apr 2017 2AM 40 min

Hannes Brümmer & Nicholas Goliath

Hannes Brümmer and Nicholas Goliath join the team in studio for another edition of #AprilFoolingAround. They talk about their starts in the comedy industry, the rough side of comedy, dealing with hecklers and what experience can really teach you. With loads of laughs, and unbelievable stories, enjoy an hour with…
21 Apr 2017 2AM 50 min

The Zuma Grannies

Three grannies - Joan, Jill and Debbie - have become known as the Zuma Grannies. They sang a little song during the recent #ZumaMustFall march, and have become mini celebrities in the process. Gareth gets their thoughts on the current state of South Africa, if they are going to up…
19 Apr 2017 2AM 33 min

True Blue Tattoo Artists

When you think tattoo studios, you may be forgiven for thinking about some back alley operations. True Blue Tattoo and Art Studio is anything but though, something the guys behind it - Marcel and Louis - elaborate on with Gareth. From the strangest tattoos to most common, they have stories…
19 Apr 2017 1AM 31 min

Mojack Lehoko & Ebenhaezer Dibakwane

It's #AprilFoolingAround with comedians Mojack Lehoko and Ebenhaezer Dibakwane. The two chat with Gareth about their careers, pussy parties, making money in the industry, who they find funny, and so much more.
13 Apr 2017 2AM 52 min

K2

K2 shot to fame in the Big Brother house, and has since managed to sustain his fame in the world of music. Gareth chats to him about his crazy life - from being single to his hunger for winning awards and putting his name in lights.
12 Apr 2017 2AM 37 min

Mark Heywood

Executive Director of SECTION27 and an executive member of the Treatment Action Campaign, Mark Heywood is the man to talk to with regards to the current state of the South African nation. He and Gareth talk about the recent anti-Zuma marches, being an active citizen, and the many dangers of…
11 Apr 2017 2AM 52 min

Lihle Msimang & Warren Robertson

Have a laugh with us and some of South Africa's best comedians as we launch #AprilFoolingAround - Lihle Msimang and Warren Robertson lighten the mood and are bound to get you cracking up as they discuss burning topics from the Guptas and the people's marches, to how one truly makes…
7 Apr 2017 2AM 50 min

Yiull Damaso & John Curtis

Gareth gets serious about the world of political cartoons... Yiull Damaso and John Curtis chat about the role and importance of satire and political cartoons in this day and age. In the context of their current cartoonist and illustrators exhibition, these talented two also express why freedom of expression in…
6 Apr 2017 2AM 20 min
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