The Gareth Cliff Show

 Crushed Balls & Pillars of Salt

14.05.20 Pt 1 - President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reduced to being the stepfather of the nation. The nature of corruption seems to be about poor policy, make corruption legal... and Bob's your uncle. The Bible has officially declared that Lance Armstrong would not get into heaven. Nqobile Ngema, our…

14 May 2020 12AM 58 min

Empathy vs Anger

13.05.20 Pt 2 - Lauren Martin, Head of Teaching and Learning at the South African College of Applied Psychology, joins us to detail the trauma of being an addict during lockdown. We are keeping our shower game strong with episode 3 of Sorbet Man Shower Diaries... this week featuring Shahan…

13 May 2020 1AM 47 min

Sheeples & Karens

13.05.20 Pt 1 - If you live in a mansion, will you know - or is it just a house to you? Siya is bossing Ben around and he's not sure how he feels about that. Is President Cyril still alive? Dr Phil can help you with family confrontations. The…

13 May 2020 12AM 1 hr 12 min

Don't pull a baby on Twitter

12.05.20 Pt 2 - What Twitter has taught us is that it's a bad idea to drag a baby around on Twitter. Phumi just wants the best for Cyril, that's her story and she's sticking to it. The politicisation of Covid-19 has created a myriad of philosophical dilemmas for society…

12 May 2020 1AM 1 hr 08 min

“I'm not conceited, I'm convinced”

12.05.20 Pt 1 - We've lost two greats this week - Jerry Stiller and Little Richard... RIP. Art speaks to the soul like nothing else can. There are people who don't wash their feet and have pies from 25 years ago in their fridge, what a bunch of animals. Bikram…

12 May 2020 12AM 53 min

Kazakhstan is a paradise

11.05.20 Pt 2 - Are humanities subjects useless in 2020? Is there still room for public debate? The aim for this week is to keep Leigh-Ann buzzed. Kazakhstan is a better place to live in than Australia apparently. If you are 12 years old, get a 3D printer. What happens…

11 May 2020 1AM 51 min

Psychics, soaps & moon urine

11.05.20 Pt 1 - Psychic mediums might help you find a husband, but they'll also smudge your make-up. Hit making producers are all over the web right now. Fake news is not a problem, let the people live a little. South African TV productions are back, no kissing though. And…

11 May 2020 12AM 50 min

Meat Steeples & Ham Candles

08.05.20 Pt 2 - If you knew how Covid-19 would turn out, how would you have acted differently at the outset? A footballer in Germany has risen from the dead. What's the worst you have ever wished upon someone? Llamas might solve Covid-19. Josh Meltz and Adam Duxbury join us…

8 May 2020 1AM 55 min

“Homeless guy spat in my eye!”

08.05.20 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann reveals why buying cream can be awkward. She has also had a 'vice Santa' come down her chimney. What happens if a homeless guy spits in your eye? Matt Groening might be a time traveller. Fat Adele and Luther were the best version of themselves…

8 May 2020 12AM 56 min

Sorry seems to be the hardest word

07.05.20 Pt 2 - Xoli Mngambi and Jane Dutton have been forced to apologise for giving an opinion on eNCA about NDZ. Do apologies work in public? Is the public tired of mainstream media? Is the lockdown a classist social measure? What does flattening the curve actually mean?

7 May 2020 1AM 59 min

RBG is still the law

07.05.20 Pt 1 - Siya designed his own matric dance outfit... is anyone shocked by this information? It must be tough being a tall 18-year-old, 32 waist 38 length clothing isn't easy to find. Should we prepare our parents for their own retirement? Ruth Bader Ginsburg is working from her…

7 May 2020 12AM 53 min

Don't cut the grass during lockdown

06.05.20 Pt 2 - Some hip-hop lyrics haven't aged well. If you cut your grass during lockdown, you might be in trouble. Jerome Levitz, Director at Fluxmans Attorneys, joins us to detail what to do if you get arrested during lockdown. What is the role of a father in the…

6 May 2020 1AM 40 min

Fattening rabbits in the apocalypse

06.05.20 Pt 1 - Gord thinks he might want to get his cat to do the podcast. Elon Musk has had a baby with a human named Grime - the gender is... coming soon. Is William Smith the most fun possible on a TV screen? Tito is tweeting, and it's…

6 May 2020 12AM 58 min

Accountants & Kings

05.05.20 Pt 2 - Cyril Ramaphosa is in a bit of a bind with the smokers and NDZ. Do we have to agree with everything our friends say to be friends with them? Jacob Zuma is starting a YouTube channel... get excited! Robert Zwane, Senior Executive at SAICA joins us…

5 May 2020 1AM 49 min

Murder hornets kill bees

05.05.20 Pt 1 - Does Star Wars get better with time or worse? The encyclopaedia was a source of knowledge, but Phumi learned about something else from those well-bound books. Murder hornets are in the USA now and the bees are in trouble. What have you realised you might need…

5 May 2020 12AM 1 hr 02 min

The black market is booming

04.05.20 Pt 2 - Old people are displaying some unusual Covid-19 symptoms. Smokers and drinkers have predictably discovered the black market. If you’re reporting your neighbours for having a braai, how resentful are you? It’s a honeymoon from hell, as some South Africans are still stuck in Thailand. Where would…

4 May 2020 1AM 48 min

The Elephant in the Room

04.05.20 Pt 1 - What do your favourite colour, animal, and place say about you? Gareth responds to the Twitter outrage directed at him over the weekend. Italy is slowly emerging from its long Covid-19 lockdown, but the people are not happy. ‘The Mountain’ from GoT deadlifted 500kgs... because he…

4 May 2020 12AM 1 hr 06 min

Old friends & unintended consequences

01.05.20 Pt 2 - We catch up with some old friends and former CliffCentral hosts, producers and interns. What are some of the unforeseen consequences of the strict lockdown regulations? And George Mienie pops in for another edition of the #AutoCentral Power Pod.

1 May 2020 1AM 55 min

Happy 6th Birthday to us!

01.05.20 Pt 1 - It’s a special birthday edition of the GCS and Gareth is back in studio to celebrate. What lessons did Siya learn from reading Cosmo magazine in his youth? Who does Mbulelo listen to regarding news about the pandemic? Hint: it’s not the media. And how many typos…

1 May 2020 12AM 54 min

She who shall be obeyed

30.04.20 Pt 2 - Lockdown with a wife is not that bad if you love her or just obey her. It might work out for most leaders if they said to themselves more often, “We just don't know!” How and why is South Africa historically tied at the hip to…

30 Apr 2020 1AM 55 min