The Gareth Cliff Show Extra
Special features from The Gareth Cliff Show.
#GCSpodlet - Murder Thrifty
As Mabale reveals the latest in the Van Breda murder trial, some questions arise amongst the team. How many people own an axe? If so, what would one use it for? Ben reveals the only possible reasons to have one, and why one is surely enough.
#GCSpodlet - 'Side Chick' Scandals
Mabale's news covers the ongoing saga of the Gigabas and 'side chick' Buhle Mkhize. Gareth reveals a message he received from Buhle and why he responded the way he did... which leads to a discussion about why men are never blamed in affairs.
#GCSpodlet - Canadian Capers
Michael - who is moving to Canada - calls in to chat. He gets a special version of his soon-to-be new national anthem sung to him... by Gareth.
‘How to Argue Better’ with Mbali Njomane: Part 4 - Black & White Thinking
Does something always have to be right or wrong? Do middle grounds exist within thinking and arguments? Mbali Njomane addresses all of this, along with how people's perceptions and preconceived ideas shut them off from learning more about people and everyday issues.
#GCSpodlet - Talking before the Porking
Gareth springs into an interesting history lesson which becomes a short history of human sexuality. Would we be sexual savages if it wasn’t for political order and religion coming into our lives?
#GCSpodlet - Princely Put-Downs
Prince Philip retires from whatever it is he has been doing, so the team recaps on all his many offensive moments when he opened his mouth. Gareth also shares a personal story about meeting the Prince when he was at school.
#GCSpodlet - Gareth is in awe...
What's the most extravagant event you've ever attended? Bet it doesn't compare to those created by the infamous Colin Cowie! Gareth tells the team all about his day spent hanging out with the rich and famous…
#GCSpodlet - Smart Toilet Humour
Lucas tells the team about smart furniture, and how you might soon be able to get a couch that talks to you. Ben moves the topic to the bathroom and the idea of how much a smart toilet could benefit your life... so of course things get very lavatorial from…
#GCSpodlet - Gareth's Shower Routine
Gareth shares his grooming routine with the team, which is strangely interesting... from why he prefers to shave in the shower to the rather large amount of products he owns.
'How to Argue Better' with Mbali Njomane: Part 3 - Emotions & Morals
Mbali's take on things is more than just refreshing, it's positively enlightening. In her weekly 'how to argue better' feature, she brings up emotions and morals, and what they mean in the greater scheme of things. You could be falling foul of things here without even knowing it, or be…
#GCSpodlet - French People Vote Funny
French elections, French tennis, French bulldogs... why are they all so weird and different? Gareth ponders this mystery of life. And what on earth is French cricket? Only Ben knows.
#GCSpodlet - Cleaning up the Country
Gareth talks about an inspirational community initiative that happens in the DRC, and the lessons that South Africa could learn from it.
'How to Argue Better' with Mbali Njomane: Part 2 - Survivorship Bias
Mbali Njomane is back for another episode in the ‘How to Argue Better’ series, and today she tells Gareth and the team about survivorship bias, and who the last people you should take advice from are.
#GCSpodlet - Gareth's 'Date' & Cartman Ben
Gareth talks about what he got up to over the weekend, which leads to the team teasing him quite mercilessly. Luckily everyone is quickly distracted by Ben's South Park sense of style…
AutoTrader: #ByeByePrint #HelloDigital
First released back in April 1992, the AutoTrader magazine has been one of the most iconic of print publications in South Africa. They are now fully digital, so Gareth chats to George Mienie and Tyrone Woods about the journey, and saying #ByeByePrint.
#GCSpodlet - 'High' from Rob in Amsterdam...
Rob calls in from Amsterdam and sounds high as a kite, as usual. He tells the team about King's Day, his first experience smoking weed in the city and more.
#GCSpodlet - The Prettiest Woman?
People magazine has announced their choice of the most beautiful woman in the world... and the team is NOT impressed!
#GCSpodlet - The Zuma 'Glammies'
After an interesting and entertaining interview with the "Zuma must Goooooo" grannies, Siya reveals his plan for turning them into a marketing force to be reckoned with!
#GCSpodlet - Ben's Broken Body
Ben 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 up to... including her work travel 'perks' and possibly being mistaken for a prostitute.
'How to Argue Better' with Mbali Njomane: Part 1 - Confirmation Bias
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? From asking the right questions, to…