The Gareth Cliff Show

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

Managing Your Farts

02.07.19 Pt 2 - Siya's fixated with the strings of homeless murders taking place in Pretoria. Leigh-Ann has got your back when it comes to handy health tips like managing your farts, and some more news stories. Get ready to roll your eyes at a German influencer couple who are…

2 Jul 2019 1AM 58 min

What's Happening on the Third Rock from the Sun?

02.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth's got a new TV obsession with planets and outer space, which reminds the team of just how insignificant humankind is sometimes. Get the news of the day in the "Five Things You Need To Know" to get informed and geared up for the day. And…

2 Jul 2019 12AM 42 min

What are government ministers entitled to?

01.07.19 Pt 2 - Siya has a delightful breakdown of all the lovely things South African ministers receive, which makes Ben hugely angry. His rant then overlaps into Leigh-Ann’s story about Zimbabwe no longer issuing passports, but thankfully "marrots" lighten the mood a bit. The impossible infinity pool on a…

1 Jul 2019 1AM 47 min

From the cradle to the grave of Siya's kitchen

01.07.19 Pt 1 - Gareth starts the week with a costly tragedy, but then reflects on a weekend of wonder in the Cradle of Humankind. Siya is held hostage in his own home by something insignificant, Ben suffers a moment that reminds him he is no longer young, some listener…

1 Jul 2019 12AM 58 min

Planet Gold is on the Horizon

28.06.19 Pt 2 - A-ha is coming to South Africa, so Gareth runs through all their hits so you know all about them. Listener Unathi joins the team for some Friday fun, a big week for NASA with fun planets and gold in the atmosphere, and Angela Merkel is short…

28 Jun 2019 1AM 58 min

Sharing is (un)Caring

28.06.19 Pt 1 - Gareth tries to explain how Siya 'arrives' at the studio in the morning, before getting into an event he has to speak at. The team wakes Siv Ngesi up to talk about how amazing the Atlanta strip club scene is. Couples crossing the line with sharing…

28 Jun 2019 12AM 56 min

Let's Do, Not Just Dream

27.06.19 Pt 2 - The team gather on The Burning Platform to share their thoughts on the State of the Nation Address reply, with the help of the DA's Acting Executive Director of Communications, Mabine Seabe. There's much more heat to analyse too: Whether Herman Mashaba could be the DA's…

27 Jun 2019 1AM 53 min

Cooking & Crooking

27.06.19 Pt 1 - Gareth and Siya got to shmooze with the British High Commissioner Nigel Casey, just as it was confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be visiting South Africa later this year. But, Siya also broke a very important rule: Going to another barber! Catch up…

27 Jun 2019 12AM 50 min