The Gareth Cliff Show

A 'Back to the Future' dream realised

16.07.19 Pt 2 - It's all fun and games at an amusement park, until a ride kills people... Leigh-Ann has you covered on that news story, and so much more. Have you heard of involuntary celibate people? Siya has the details on that. Gareth's new fascination is a turbine-powered hoverboard…

16 Jul 2019 1AM 58 min

What's this world coming to?

16.07.19 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann made it to work today and shares details about her extended weekend. Is rubbernecking the biggest cause of traffic? Gareth shares his frustrations after being caught in a jam for three hours. The team unpacks the recent spate of killings, including that of famous Bafana…

16 Jul 2019 12AM 51 min

Issues of Morality

15.07.19 Pt 2 - Damon Kalvari weighs in on the morality of sex between teachers and students - some interesting views coming out of this conversation. The Zuma family is making news once again, and Gareth seems to think former President Jacob Zuma is a great father. Plus, do people…

15 Jul 2019 1AM 50 min

Health vs Wealth

15.07.19 Pt 1 - Grateful to be alive, Damon Kalvari is in studio and shares all about his health woes, and as usual has lots to say about what’s happening in the world around him. After a weekend filled with sports events, from Wimbledon to ICC World Cup Final -…

15 Jul 2019 12AM 1 hour

Meet the Martin Luther King of little people

12.07.19 Pt 2 - In the 5 years that Ben has been on the show, there have been many highs, and some lows. He recalls some of them with Gareth, before High Rob joins the conversation. The Martin Luther King of little people announces himself to the world in an…

12 Jul 2019 1AM 1 hr 02 min

Bye bye Ben

12.07.19 Pt 1 - It's Ben's last show, but Leigh-Ann and Siya don't seem to care very much. Still, he and Gareth cover a great mix of listener well-wishes, and reminisce about 5 years’ worth of fun times on the show. There’s also the latest news and sport, and some…

12 Jul 2019 12AM 50 min

Is Marianne Meddling Too Much?

In her new Daily Maverick piece, Marianne Thamm has explained why she did her investigation on the EFF - Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan explore her investigation further. There are also discussions about the biggest current political stories, including the PIC Inquiry and Zandile Gumede from the eThekwini Municipality. Eskom bailouts…

11 Jul 2019 1AM 51 min

Lager Than Life

11.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth is a few kilos heavier, Siya thinks he could be a couple of weeks pregnant and Phumi is a year older... Just a casual Thursday morning on the #GCS! The news sparks a conversation about the state of the country, before an inspiring story of…

11 Jul 2019 12AM 54 min

What is the Spanish word for “fat"?

10.07.19 Pt 2 - A stream of messages about Ben’s imminent departure rolls in, and feelings of goodwill reach such heights that people even say nice things about Gord. A great listener message about succeeding in sales, and news of an insect produce restaurant in Cape Town sends Gord on…

10 Jul 2019 1AM 49 min

Bearding and the dangers of boating

10.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth has returned from his trip, but the show begins with some sad news about Ben. Gareth unpacks his historical visit to England, then Gord arrives to share other travel stories and his views on the dangers of boating. Beard growing, sending really good memes, plus…

10 Jul 2019 12AM 57 min

Ever thought of crying yourself thin?

09.07.19 Pt 2 - Something lying around in Chernobyl is still so radioactive it would kill you if you touched it. A very special kind of serial killer with a story that's hard to believe, how crying at a certain time of day can aid weight loss, and how much…

9 Jul 2019 1AM 48 min

Someone call the doctor

09.07.19 Pt 1 - Ben and Leigh-Ann get involved in a medical debate, with Dr Robyn then getting called in to settle the dispute. Siya chaperones his mother and some of her friends, with his suggestive music naturally - and awkwardly - coming to the fore. Some more colourful flashbacks…

9 Jul 2019 12AM 56 min

When is it okay to sue your parents?

08.07.19 Pt 2 - The team dissects Leigh-Ann's ever increasing chances of death, how children are unconditioned for life, and the story of a kid who is suing his mom in order to live the lifestyle he thinks he deserves. Plus: the Michael J Fox show was once a thing…

8 Jul 2019 1AM 46 min

Getting properly drunk requires an app nowadays

08.07.19 Pt 1 - Ben told the team he was going to be a couple of minutes late - but what do people mean when they say 'a couple'? Leigh-Ann explains the joys of an app that brings you booze when you run out, and the team discusses California's earthquakes…

8 Jul 2019 12AM 1 hour

Celebrity privates imprinted ice cream

05.07.19 Pt 2 - A woman could face as much as 20 years in prison for publicly licking an ice cream tub. Ben defends balls and their cleanliness, which then flows into a positively bizarre conversation around public shaming, deterring criminal activities and celebrity private part imprints in ice cream…

5 Jul 2019 1AM 51 min

The luxury life of Princess Leigh-Anne

05.07.19 Pt 1 – With Gareth away in London, the team talks about luxury travel and the perks of business class. Turns out Leigh-Anne is seriously fancy in the outside world, which makes Siya very jealous. There are some listener e-mails before “5 Things You Need to Know”. Plus, Ben…

5 Jul 2019 12AM 56 min

R1.9 billion for toilets?

04.07.19 Pt 2 - Kanthyn Pillay joins Phumi and Siya for "The Burning Platform". Together with Daily Maverick's Tabelo Timse, they unpack her story that reveals the Ekhureleni municipality is spending R1.9 billion on chemical toilets. There’s also a discussion about the G20 summit and more on "The Burning Platform",…

4 Jul 2019 1AM 57 min

Siya is living the high life

04.07.19 Pt 1 - Siya is rubbing shoulders with internationals, telling tales from his time at a US Embassy event. President Trump is going to put on a military parade that is suspiciously similar to some other "leaders". Social media, including Facebook and Whatsapp, was down and caused a frenzy…

4 Jul 2019 12AM 53 min

Planning Celebrity Fights

03.07.19 Pt 2 - President Trump and Boris Johnson have said a few things that have shocked people... What's new!? With Justin Bieber challenging Tom Cruise (31 years his senior) to a fight, the team looks at who their celebrity challengers would be. Gareth examines journalist Marianne Thamm's new investigation…

3 Jul 2019 1AM 53 min

Nuclear or Stay Clear?

03.07.19 Pt 1 - One term is always enough to spur Gord down an odd conversation trail. This morning it turned out to be "black ice", Mars, the Amish and even a new song by Sia. Gord's also convinced Apple has a "Fuckery Division". Get the news and an inspiring…

3 Jul 2019 12AM 50 min