The Gareth Cliff Show

McWedding Saga

08.03.23 Pt 1 - Have you ever been to a wedding where you had to pay for your own meal? Mash goes off about how one should behave when hosting an event like this. Ryan has recently taken up trying new shampoos… and Gareth gives his opinion on being invited…

7 Mar 2023 11PM 57 min

The Future is Now

07.03.23 Pt 2 - Dion Chang joins the show to discuss trends and the current state of 2023 - specifically in the age of Millennials and Gen Z. What is the future of AI tech, and what can we expect in the world going forward? Who are the young innovators,…

7 Mar 2023 12AM 57 min

Cabinet Crisis

07.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth jumps in early to talk about the cabinet reshuffle. A caller from Aliwal North wants to discuss Gareth’s view on tertiary education. Do you find your qualification is worth the paper it’s written on? Lebang adds her 2c on the matter.

6 Mar 2023 11PM 59 min

Orcward and Sharking

06.03.23 Pt 2 - Would you rather have a decent body, but lose your mind - or visa versa, at the age of 80? Leigh-Ann shares an update on the outcome of Dis-Chem’s recent controversy… and it’s orcas vs sharks in our ocean!

6 Mar 2023 12AM 55 min

Another One Bites the Dust

06.03.23 Pt 1 - Mark Pilgrim sadly passed away on the weekend, leaving Gareth and the team reminiscing about some old times in the early days of radio. South African theatre and TV legend, Craig Urbani joins the show to talk about his recent engagement and love life, as well…

5 Mar 2023 11PM 59 min

A Cloud of Pessimism

03.03.23 Pt 2 - George Mienie had a near death experience after drinking some water in Cape Town. Gareth comments on the fact that Greta Thunberg has been arrested for protesting against wind farms. And Moldova makes its way into the conversation with its opening description of “a cloud of…

3 Mar 2023 12AM 57 min

Guy Code

03.03.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe defends herself after being pulled over by two female cops on Wednesday. Gareth brings Jane on to hear Ben’s news that he’s back with his ex, and at what age did you get your first set of stitches?

2 Mar 2023 11PM 1 hour

Taxpayers' Rights

02.03.23 Pt 2 - Prof Thabo Legwaila joins The Burning Platform to talk about taxpayers' rights. As the current acting Tax Ombudsman, Prof Legwaila takes us through his duties. What are your obligations as a taxpayer, and is SARS on your side in this equation? Mighti Jamie then joins the…

2 Mar 2023 12AM 58 min

Modern Day Emotivism

02.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth reacts to the Twitter attacks on DJ Zinhle about being emotional over AKA’s death - despite being remarried. The team get into Katy Perry’s breakdown on American Idol, calling out America for being a horribly dangerous place… where she has easily made her fortune.

1 Mar 2023 11PM 58 min

Introducing unCancelled

01.03.23 Pt 2 - Unathi Nkayi is the first guest on unCancelled - our new series of in-depth conversations with people who have been victims of mainstream media attacks. Unathi digs deep as she talks about her upcoming lawsuit with KayaFM, her dating life, and life after Idols.

1 Mar 2023 12AM 1 hr 16 min

Balling on a Budget

01.03.23 Pt 1 - Mash saw something suspicious in his parking lot, but did he cross the line investigating it? Ryan is curious how others handle being pulled over by the cops on the West Rand… and Gareth calls Mash out for showing fake love on the internet.

28 Feb 2023 11PM 1 hour

Going Bananas

28.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is in shock after $300m worth of cocaine from Ecuador was seized on its way to Belgium… and the story is (literally) bananas! The team then explore the evolution of digital banking.

28 Feb 2023 12AM 58 min

Flowers and Phonecalls

28.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is excited to launch a new feature on the show… call us live and get involved in the conversation! Lebang wants to know if R100 is too much to join in a braai with colleagues. Does South Africa love the Backstreet Boys - or are…

27 Feb 2023 11PM 1 hour

Tate vs Hate

27.02.23 Pt 2 - Siv wants to dive right into the deep end of Andrew Tate’s controversial stance of supporting men and uplifting masculinity. Leigh-Ann (as a GBV survivor) weighs in on the conversation. Then it's Markets Mondays with Dylan Bester.

27 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hour

Monday Blues

27.02.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann catch up with Siv Ngesi, who recalls the loss of his mother and how he has dealt with it in the public eye. Dr Hanan Bushkin kicks off the first episode of 'UnStuck' with Megan and Carol, who have a first world problem…

26 Feb 2023 11PM 54 min

Russian Intelligence

24.02.23 Pt 2 - Emmy-nominated comedian Mum-z joins the show with some very interesting stories that involve dating a Russian spy, being trapped in Russia for over a year, and establishing himself in the Russian comedy space. George Mienie joins the show live from Cape Town at the E-Prix launch!

24 Feb 2023 12AM 54 min

The Ultimate Ultimatum

24.02.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is in shock after seeing a vape vending machine at a restaurant. Ben is in a sticky situation, and he takes us on a literal journey… which leads to a surprising revelation! And Gareth is given an ultimatum.

23 Feb 2023 11PM 59 min

Interminable Problems

23.02.23 Pt 2 - Jonathan Witt believes the ANC is the cancer at the heart of South Africa, but what has changed in the last 5 years? Kanthan is itching to talk about the budget speech, because an unbelievable amount of money is being lost each day. And do you…

23 Feb 2023 12AM 55 min

Lights out South Africa

23.02.23 Pt 1 - After a fiery TV interview last night, Andre de Ruyter has been relieved of his position as Eskom CEO. How does this affect us as South Africans? Did he say anything we didn’t already know? Dr Mark from The T Health Show joins to talk about…

22 Feb 2023 11PM 56 min

A Deterioration of Systems

22.02.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is in studio with Chris Wyatt, a retired US Army Colonel and Intelligence Operative with a particular interest in South Africa. They get into the future of the US, South Africa and some of the common themes of the deterioration of both systems under the…

22 Feb 2023 12AM 1 hr 02 min