The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 25.4.17 Pt2

Henri van Breda finally shares 'his' side of the story, but is it believable? Gareth finds some holes in the story... a story that does smell a lot like bullshit. Mbali Njomane is back for episode 2 in the 'How to Argue Better' series, and today she tells us about…

25 Apr 2017 1AM 53 min

#GCS 25.4.17 Pt1

Blue light brigades and what Jacob Zuma may be missing in his attempt to ensure he is safe at all times. The question of VIP protection for politicians is another reminder of how important these 'public servants' think they are, unlike people in the Congo who seem to have a…

25 Apr 2017 12AM 54 min

#GCS 24.4.17 Pt3

Lesley Smailes wanted an adventure after high school, so she decided to take a gap year abroad. Her mother jokingly told her not to get married or join a cult... casual words that ultimately turned into reality. Gareth talks to her about getting caught up with the wrong people and…

24 Apr 2017 2AM 59 min

#GCS 24.4.17 Pt2

A raping gay baboon is reportedly terrorising people in a small town in Zimbabwe. A new 'Know Thy Nuts' campaign has just rolled out for men to understand what is going on down there. Is testosterone helping or hindering men in life, the latest on creepy old Bill O'Reilly, The…

24 Apr 2017 1AM 48 min

#GCS 24.4.17 Pt1

Into the short week we go in SA as the team shares their colourful weekend stories. Ben was back to full physical health so went to Sun City for some golf and craziness, Siya went hiking which led to ice-cream, Gareth entertained a lady (well sort of)... then Lucas has…

24 Apr 2017 12AM 53 min

#GCS 21.4.17 Pt3

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 55 min

#GCS 21.4.17 Pt2

Russia wants to ban Jehovah Witnesses, which has outraged Lucas somewhat. He educates everyone on the religion and what it's about, and why Putin again has it wrong. Rob from Amsterdam calls in for a catch-up and an informative talk on the difference between weed and hash. Gareth plays some…

21 Apr 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 21.4.17 Pt1

Mabz gets a mysterious EFT into her account, Gareth talks about guns, Lucas reveals how much his rabbits eat, then the team talks about that controversial Ayanda Mabulu 'Madiba/JZ' painting. The painting is pretty tame compared to a performance art piece that Gareth once had to experience though. The latest…

21 Apr 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 20.4.17 Pt3

Ben recently discovered the gift that is Alan Jones for your enjoyment. Bill O'Reilly's sexual harassment cases aren't going away, Venezuela's revolutionary weight loss solutions and then female activists Sindiswa Kaula and Nonhlanhla Dlamini from Unomkhubulwane Unearthed come into studio. People Magazine's most beautiful woman in the world, and the…

20 Apr 2017 2AM 34 min

#GCS 20.4.17 Pt2

Justice Malala returns with the Burning Platform brought you by Nando's. He is fired up after being away last week, and provides a comprehensive rundown of what is happening in South Africa right now. It's tough to keep up on it all, but with Justice you are in good hands…

20 Apr 2017 1AM 1 hr 08 min

#GCS 20.4.17 Pt1

The team is back in the main studio and life is good again! They take some calls, discuss 'Dr' Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the average income of a family in the Eastern Cape, and Hlaudi Motsoeneng is back to make South Africa sound crazy again. The rest of your news headlines, the…

20 Apr 2017 12AM 53 min

#GCS 19.4.17 Pt3

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 34 min

#GCS 19.4.17 Pt2

Caitlyn Jenner and her sexual preferences get confirmed. It's a confusing situation, but Caitlyn seems to be done with women, if you can understand that. Russians are apparently moving into the Cape Town underworld. Cleavage, but in a different place? The Cleveland Facebook killer turns the gun on himself, Gareth…

19 Apr 2017 1AM 1 hr 07 min

#GCS 19.4.17 Pt1

Mark Zuckerberg comes up in conversation, with Gareth breaking down why he is the least cool billionaire in Silicon Valley. Chuck Berry is remembered... remembered for being a terrible misogynist - something that reminds us just how poorly women have been treated in the past, but when did this start…

19 Apr 2017 12AM 54 min

#GCS 18.4.17 Pt3

Mbali Njomane from the Ma(i)de Sessions on CliffCentral joins Gareth in studio for a practical conversation around us improving our arguments. There are so many issues that people are throwing their weight behind in South Africa right now, but are they doing it effectively? Mabz and Siya then elaborate on…

18 Apr 2017 2AM 44 min

#GCS 18.4.17 Pt2

The story around Amor Vittone's financial woes is hitting the headlines. Was she prepared for life after Joost? It seems not. Scary monster movies to eclipse the big budget superhero franchises. Gareth compares how much more things cost in SA compared to ten years ago. A celeb yacht moment for…

18 Apr 2017 1AM 55 min

#GCS 18.4.17 Pt1

The team is back after the Easter break, and brimming with energy. Well, not Ben, he is stuck at home with an old man back injury. As he is so useless, his girlfriend Daniela needs to describe his frail position, and catch up with Gareth on what she has been…

18 Apr 2017 12AM 58 min

#GCS 13.4.17 Pt3

If you could think of the cheesiest songs ever, what would be the headliners be? In our new feature #AprilFoolingAround, the team welcomes funny men Mojak Lehoko and Ebenhaezer Dibakwane into studio. Gareth chats to them about their careers in comedy, and all manner of other crazy stuff.

13 Apr 2017 2AM 1 hr 02 min

#GCS 13.4.17 Pt2

With Bell Pottinger terminating their contract with the Guptas, Gareth considers what #paidtwitter and all those promoting manufactured agendas will do in future. Atul Gupta's wonderful website and personal Twitter account gets reviewed, then Mabz digs a little deeper on what Bell Pottinger has done in the past. Horrible ways…

13 Apr 2017 1AM 47 min

#GCS 13.4.17 Pt1

The second anti-Zuma protest was another hugely attended occasion, with more and more South Africans taking a stand against the rotten leader. Gareth reflects on this and talks of the small victories that are happening right now. A great listener email gets shared, then onto the latest news, sport and…

13 Apr 2017 12AM 58 min