The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 14.3.17 Pt2

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan is in the news, talking furiously about issues. Ben disarms the situation though with a previous speech he made that was anything but furious. The world's most traded currencies, the foreign number scams coming to your phone, and the still lingering Madeline McCann case. The…

14 Mar 2017 1AM 53 min

#GCS 14.3.17 Pt1

Ed Sheeran is back in the news, but is it because of his music or because of his access to the Taylor Swift sex ring? Bieber lashes out at a fan again, which gets the team talking about how fame distorts life, especially when it starts to fade. Mabz has…

14 Mar 2017 12AM 51 min

#GCS 13.3.17 Pt3

Mark Oppenheimer is an Advocate who is passionate about free speech. In this discussion, he educates us about what exactly hate speech is, what kind of free expression an open, democratic society should promote and why the Hate Speech Bill is interesting. We also get into the separation of powers,…

13 Mar 2017 2AM 1 hr 08 min

#GCS 13.3.17 Pt2

The viral sensation of the political analyst being interrupted mid-interview by his child gets discussed at length. Rrroman even calls in to add his theory on the whole story. Criminal activity involving the anal cavity then comes into play. From drugs to cows eyeballs, this discussion will broaden your horizons…

13 Mar 2017 1AM 41 min

#GCS 13.3.17 Pt1

Gareth checks in from Austin Texas where he is seeing the world of wonder that is South by Southwest. From meeting incredible people, seeing strange things and getting a sneak peak into the future, you also get the latest in news, sport and finance from all your other show favourites.

13 Mar 2017 12AM 1 hr 04 min

#GCS 10.3.17 Pt3

Ben's good intentions around showcasing one hit wonders starts to really unravel badly. The team then talks about the metered taxi strike taking place around Joburg. The week wraps up with Gareth's interview with Dave Rubin, host of The Rubin Report, one of the most popular podcasts in the world.

10 Mar 2017 1AM 56 min

#GCS 10.3.17 Pt2

George Michael's funeral plans take another messy turn. Siya discovers a rather scary story about a gene that can suddenly kill you. The huge money in pigeon racing, a 'Bieber' sex offender, OJ's potential early release, then Thulane Hadebe gives you his latest celebrity top 5. The one hit wonder…

10 Mar 2017 12AM 50 min

#GCS 10.3.17 Pt1

As the team battles with technology and the process of getting Gareth online from America, Ben recaps Chris Bertish's incredible voyage across the Atlantic on an SUP board. The one hit wonders return - this time with Haddaway and his massive hit... then your latest news, sport and finance get…

9 Mar 2017 11PM 1 hr 02 min

#GCS 9.3.17 Pt3

Have you ever embarrassed yourself via technology? It seems more a question of how many times rather than if you have ever, something the team shares in a highly animated discussion. Gareth then chats to tech entrepreneurs James Muir and Roeland van Nieuwkerk about a new product they have launched,…

9 Mar 2017 2AM 51 min

#GCS 9.3.17 Pt2

Justice Malala isn't just a voice of reason in this crazy place called South Africa, he is also an incredible base for all wisdom when it comes to current affairs. He turns up the heat on all that is happening right now in the Burning Platform brought to you by…

9 Mar 2017 12AM 54 min

#GCS 9.3.17 Pt1

The team get straight into the day with some sex talk. Nothing smutty of course, but more about people's funny 'sexpectations'. CliffCentral is hosting another movie night that Siya is very excited about, but it prompts Ben into sharing his misgivings into this whole 'let's find life on Mars' story…

8 Mar 2017 11PM 54 min

#GCS 8.3.17 Pt3

Gareth chats with Meg Rickards about her life in film as a progressive South African director, and the incredibly diverse characters that she has come into contact with. She also talks about her latest movie Tess, and how it is something a little unexpected. Michael Jackson's kids have Ben a…

8 Mar 2017 1AM 48 min

#GCS 8.3.17 Pt2

There is no crisis with SASSA. Nope, no crisis whatsoever and Bathabile Dlamini should not be questioned. This is what the ANC wants you to believe right now. The Japanese town of Fukushima is preparing to welcome people back after the nuclear fallout. George Michael's death gets some much needed…

8 Mar 2017 12AM 56 min

#GCS 8.3.17 Pt1

Gareth is traveling to 'Merica so the rest of the team crack on with Ben at the helm. He tells a heartwarming story about a Japanese horse, Mabz is worried about getting stuck at home with her creaky doors, and some listener messages add the usual spice. News, sports and…

7 Mar 2017 11PM 57 min

#GCS 7.3.17 Pt3

We all have stuff we want to do in life, but seldom get around to it. Robby Kojetin has though, and he has done so from an unlikely starting point. In his new book 'Left Foot. Right Foot' he talks of his journey from wheelchair to the peaks of the…

7 Mar 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 7.3.17 Pt2

Gareth tells the story of explorer Percy Fawcett, which involves a spot of cannibalism for your Tuesday. Mabz shares equally scary news of illegal mining gangs murdering each other, Trevor Noah's Time magazine cover and the South Africans that share this honour with him. eTolls are upping their prices, Joe…

7 Mar 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 7.3.17 Pt1

It's Gareth's last show before his trip to 'Merica, and he kicks it off the latest SASSA bungle. Lumka Oliphant refuses to speak english on an english talk radio show, further trying to dodge the tough questions hanging around her. What is to be done about these rotten incompetent politicians?…

6 Mar 2017 11PM 54 min

#GCS 6.3.17 Pt3

Matthew Kanniah went from car enthusiast to international motoring influencer. How did this happen? From a modest start on Instagram to a public endorsement from Jeremy Clarkson, his work and passion for cars has just gone from strength to strength. He talks about his journey, and educates the team on…

6 Mar 2017 1AM 50 min

#GCS 6.3.17 Pt2

With the media being accused of all manner of wrongs by the ANC, Mabz sees what happens to press people when they speak out against the ruling parties around the world. Did Will Smith kill Tupac? How the Queen ends boring conversations... then Rich Mulholland is back in studio talking…

6 Mar 2017 12AM 57 min

#GCS 6.3.17 Pt1

Ben discovers a new animated series that appeals to his dark sense of humour. Siya survived his Cape Town trip, despite a daring mountain excursion. Gareth watched an X-Men movie, which despite being rubbish does create an interesting superhero discussion. Mabz on the news, Ben with the sport, and Anthea…

5 Mar 2017 11PM 57 min