The Gareth Cliff Show

The Small Talk Vortex

28.09.23 Pt 1 - After a shocking video coming out of Tuks, Gareth rants about being a student in today’s age and standing up for what you believe in. Phumi expresses her frustration with the legalisation of cannabis and its effect on South Africa.

27 Sep 2023 9PM 55 min

Creating a Positive Life

27.09.23 Pt 2 - Michal Oshman is a woman who wears many hats, including being the former Global Head of Company Culture at TikTok. She chats to Gareth about her life as a motivational speaker, bestselling author, and mother. With over 25 years of experience working in tech, she shares…

26 Sep 2023 10PM 1 hr 06 min

Old Pubs and New Streets

27.09.23 Pt 1 - Two victories to celebrate - according to the ANC - a street name change, and Bheki Cele’s recognition of service by the Chinese. Ryan talks about some old school pubs on the West Rand… and Lebang needs a sangoma.

26 Sep 2023 9PM 58 min

K-Porn

26.09.23 Pt 2 - Are Koreans the new black? Nina Hastie’s stance on porn is that it needs better-looking men… do you agree? Self-accountability as told by Nina, plus an opportunity to light up your life.

25 Sep 2023 10PM 59 min

Otherwise you well?

26.09.23 Pt 1 - Nina Hastie is in the building, but thinks she’s been here before. Feeling dehydrated and sexless since the ‘90s - a lot has happened since we last spoke to her! Gareth and Nina get into what it’s like being a business owner, BTS, and boy bands…

25 Sep 2023 9PM 1 hr 02 min

Groove Season

22.09.23 Pt 2 - Simphiwe gives you groove etiquette 101 with the long weekend ahead. Ben is uncomfortable with a massage therapist touching him, after a recent butt crack exposure incident. And two of the biggest Springboks fans join the show - live from France.

21 Sep 2023 11PM 58 min

You’re not a Tree

22.09.23 Pt 1 - It’s Joburg vs Cape Town in the comments section, after Gareth suggested Joburg’s business district is superior. Simphiwe gives some simple advice, after a discussion about having kids comes up… and how often does Ben think of the Roman Empire?

21 Sep 2023 9PM 1 hr 01 min

Dear South Africa

21.09.23 Pt 2 - Rob Hutchinson - founding Director of OUTA and Dear South Africa - is in studio to discuss the Road Accident Fund, Pravin Gordhan's new state-owned company, and the saga of the fake Dear SA scammer call centre.

20 Sep 2023 10PM 1 hr 02 min

Spare some Change?

21.09.23 Pt 1 - Is an arsonist roaming around Joburg? Phumi has another WhatsApp group debacle, and Gareth is still enjoying the idea of building a new prison for politicians. And Lynn Joffe joins to talk about the upcoming Gothenburg Book Fair.

20 Sep 2023 9PM 55 min

Sex in the City

20.09.23 Pt 2 - Candace Bushnell - critically acclaimed journalist, author, TV producer and the creator of ‘Sex and the City’ - sits down with Gareth to discuss her upcoming one-woman show touring South Africa. She talks about being a woman in New York many years ago, her inspiration behind…

19 Sep 2023 10PM 1 hr 01 min

Beastly Endeavours

20.09.23 Pt 1 - Ryan got some religious indoctrination at a recent braai, and Gareth scolds the humanitarian groups going after Mr Beast’s philanthropy videos. Is Drew Barrymore weak for pulling her show off air in support of the American writers’ strike?

19 Sep 2023 9PM 1 hour

Blood on the Streets

19.09.23 Pt 2 - Jason Goliath is an advocate for living life to its fullest - including smoking his favourite cigarettes and speaking his truth. Jason talks about his life-changing view of literature and his love for the South African comedy industry.

18 Sep 2023 10PM 58 min

Poverty Foam

19.09.23 Pt 1 - There’s a Goliath in the house and his name is Jason. Gareth casts a stone at the Russell Brand situation, while Bakh’abantu stands by his chilling outlook of “the end is nigh”. JJ Cornish joins in for Africanalysis.

18 Sep 2023 9PM 58 min

Empiric Thoughts

18.09.23 Pt 2 - How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Leigh-Ann questions Gareth and Bakh’abantu about living on an island floating in the middle of the ocean… and Shea Karssing joins to discuss the life of a freelancer.

17 Sep 2023 10PM 55 min

Fires and Floods

18.09.23 Pt 1 - Gareth attended a prestigious wedding over the weekend, Sun City caught fire, and the Cape coast was hit by high tidal waves. Dr Hanan shares some useful advice on how to end relationships.

17 Sep 2023 9PM 1 hour

South African Charm

15.09.23 Pt 2 - Why are South Africans generally friendly? Free speech and boobs will never let you down... what else in life is reliable? George Mienie from AutoTrader joins to provide the latest motoring news.

14 Sep 2023 10PM 55 min

Don’t Drink the Bear!

15.09.23 Pt 1 - There’s some fake vodka out there on the streets, Gareth is angered by the worst mom on the internet… and Ben is beyond excited about an upcoming trip.

14 Sep 2023 9PM 1 hr 04 min

The Future of Tshwane

14.09.23 Pt 1 - Mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink, joins the team to unpack the municipal workers’ strike, the network of corruption in the city, coalitions, and the future of the city.

13 Sep 2023 10PM 56 min

Milk the Cockroach

14.09.23 Pt 1 - The team delves into some Kim Jong Un craziness, before moving onto weird farts. Would you drink cockroach milk? And Phumi is speechless after discovering that two legendary songs were both released in 1971.

13 Sep 2023 9PM 59 min

Lost Leaders

13.09.23 Pt 2 - Popping in for a general catch-up is editor-at-large of Sunday Times Lifestyle, Aspasia Karras. They cover a variety of topics, including the fashion sense of dictators, vaping, self-inflicting pain, and much more!

12 Sep 2023 10PM 49 min