The Gareth Cliff Show

Gareth Admits he was Wrong

19.05.21 Pt 1 - Aus’ Jane still seems to have it out for people who leave and come back, as she insults Leigh-Ann this week. Siya wouldn’t make the best urban planner, and it looks like Gareth owes someone an apology…

18 May 2021 9PM 54 min

Who is worth $100m?

18.05.21 Pt 2 - The world might just be an extremely scary place if people think that the show Friends is problematic. Gareth shares an interesting, fun fact about Joe Biden’s son that leaves the team astonished. The spirit of Leigh-Ann’s famous ‘Don’t be Suspicious’ seems to have been caught…

17 May 2021 10PM 49 min

The Hottest Mugshots

18.05.21 Pt 1 - The team delves into the topic of polyandry in SA, loadshedding, the hottest mugshots... and of course a whole lot of banter.

17 May 2021 9PM 56 min

Breathing from the Rectum

17.05.21 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann gatecrashes the party! Then the team talks about scientists developing a method allowing lab animals to breathe from their rectums. If you love drinking then you’ll love Rob Cohen… a collector of whisky and tequila!

16 May 2021 10PM 51 min

Poetry Session

17.05.21 Pt 1 - Should your siblings know who you are dating, or should it be kept private? Siya and Gareth attempt an impromptu spoken word session… that’s trouble!

16 May 2021 9PM 49 min

What Does the Media Do?

14.05.21 Pt 2 - Can you guess who on the show is allergic to water? You know who we haven’t caught up with in a while? Friend to the show and tech guru, Toby Shapshak. He chats to the team about what’s on his mind and his show on eNCA.

13 May 2021 10PM 59 min

Big D Energy

14.05.21 Pt 1 - The search party can be called off as Siya has been found alive and kicking all the way in Dundee. Gareth highly recommends recording the stories of your grandparents while you still can… and what’s the one thing you would change about yourself?

13 May 2021 9PM 57 min

From Rags to Riches

13.05.21 Pt 2 - This week the team dives into the ANC being a mess, corrupt trade unions, racism, and the impact of the 4th industrial revolution. They’re joined by Ebrahim Harvey - a former Cosatu trade unionist and a political writer, analyst and commentator for over two decades.

12 May 2021 10PM 52 min

Breaking Bones

13.05.21 Pt 1 - Seems like Michael Flax finally understands the importance of having a good skincare routine. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but it makes a really good story for when you’re old. And Phumi doesn't think Flax needs any make-up at all.

12 May 2021 9PM 57 min

Treat or Tickle?

12.05.21 Pt 2 - Simphiwe joins the guys to add her two cents to the show. They get into the body positivity movement, Britney Spears and her boyfriend, and Gareth’s tickling business idea. And you guessed it... Damon finds a way to talk about farts and doing the number two.

11 May 2021 10PM 1 hour

White Privilege Problems

12.05.21 Pt 1 - It always gets a bit heated when Gareth and Damon get together for a conversation. This time they discuss what is currently happening in Israel and Palestine. And are women calmer drivers?

11 May 2021 9PM 50 min

The Most Expensive Autograph

11.05.21 Pt 2 - Is it a surprise that the most expensive autograph at the moment is Elon Musk's? Wild but hey, that doesn't beat being stabbed at a school governing body meeting! And the One Thing for the Week is one that will leave scammers wondering.

10 May 2021 10PM 56 min

Time to Unplug?

11.05.21 Pt 1 - Do we spend too much time on our phones? The team has a lengthy discussion on how much time we spend on social media, and whether or not we should have a time limit for being online.

10 May 2021 9PM 57 min

Celebrities Looking for Love

10.05.21 Pt 2 - Dating in the 21st century looks a little like having Channing Tatum on a celebrity dating app. Siya mistakenly admits that he is a gold digger. And Rael Demby and Adriaan Rootman join the team to talk about their watch collections.

9 May 2021 10PM 57 min

Is Being Anxious Normal?

10.05.21 Pt 1 - Classic Mother’s Day gifts, Elon Musk hosting Saturday Night Live, and is a certain level of anxiety perfectly normal? Dr Hanan Bushkin - renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic - joins the team to have a conversation around mental health, how to…

9 May 2021 9PM 55 min

Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)

07.05.21 Pt 2 - It’s revelation time: Gareth and Leigh-Ann admit that they don’t suffer from FOMO, and Siya has fallen in love with a woman! The team then gets a vision of the future with Dr Reza Mia, creator of the Pegasus Vertical Business Jet - an airplane which…

6 May 2021 10PM 59 min

For richer or not at all

07.05.21 Pt 1 - The team delves into relationships, and the question of whether they build you or destroy you. In search of answers, and in an extremely unscientific correlation, they also bring up the fact that of top 10 richest people in the world, 7 are divorced. Coincidence…?

6 May 2021 9PM 48 min

Attacks, a Tax and a Vax

06.05.21 Pt 2 - What do the Zondo Commission, SARS, and the vaccine passport all have in common? Nothing, other than being the most heated current political stories! To discuss these and more, the team is joined by Rob Hutchinson, MD of “Dear South Africa” - a civil organisation which…

5 May 2021 10PM 56 min

Aliens and Ageing Gracefully

06.05.21 Pt 1 - We can all agree that our grandparents are a special generation that we may not quite understand, but love to bits anyway! Speaking of old things, the Rotary Club of Johannesburg is celebrating its centenary - Grace Van Zyl chats to the team about the fantastic…

5 May 2021 9PM 58 min

Truth and Pies

05.05.21 Pt 2 - What’s your preferred sleep attire? Siya admits that he wears compression socks, which leaves the guys laughing their socks off. One of the most controversial topics ever to have hit the show is discussed in detail: pies.

4 May 2021 10PM 56 min