The Gareth Cliff Show

17.05.24 Pt 2 - The team chat about Bill Murray’s formula for happiness, and award-winning comedian Costa Carastavrakis joins the team for a behind-the-scenes peek at the LA comedy scene. www.cliffcentral.com

17.05.24 Pt 1 - The team get into the new portrait of King Charles, the Black Wife Effect, nude cruises and divorced golfers. www.cliffcentral.com

15.05.24 Pt 2 - Gord Laws joins Jack and Gareth on the show, and the boys dive into meditation, daily vices and Gord’s love of cheese. www.cliffcentral.com

15.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff joins Jack for a Baby Reindeer recap. They also get into the controversial NHI bill, and Thembi Kunene chats to the team about MICE. www.cliffcentral.com

13.05.24 Pt 2 - Is it really healthier to be vegan? Leigh-Ann also tells Gareth about the viral Baby Reindeer series that just dropped… and former pastor, Timothy Kieswetter joins the team for some sex talk. www.cliffcentral.com

13.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann discuss a new scientific breakthrough that will enable us to regrow teeth. Plus… AI for photos, fighting crime in SA, and some advice from Dr Hanan. www.cliffcentral.com

10.05.24 Pt 2 - Gareth interviews actor, comedian and author David Walliams - touching on the importance of storytelling for kids, David’s life on and off the stage, and the legacy of Little Britain. www.cliffcentral.com

10.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth shares some Mother’s Day family drama. The team discuss SARS vs Temu and Shein… and the Garrick Club allowing women to join after 200 years. Plus - sport news, making bubblegum from scratch, and stupid car names. www.cliffcentral.com

08.05.24 Pt 2 - Gareth chats about Little Britain, and how it would play out in the woke era. Gareth and Nathan are joined by author Roy Havemann to discuss the six basic ‘E’s to fix SA. www.cliffcentral.com

08.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth is joined by musician Nathan Ro to chat AI taking over our jobs, enneagrams and personalities, and Vampire Musicals. www.cliffcentral.com

06.05.24 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann decides to be quite open about her relationship with “feeling a little bit ill.” Dr Alastair McAlpine joins the show to talk about his career… from training at Bara, to the life lessons he learned from the children he treated. www.cliffcentral.com

06.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann start - and end - the first hour speaking about violence, and the schools where violence is most prevalent. Producer James hops in for the sport… and then the team put us off our breakfast with a disgusting news story. www.cliffcentral.com

03.05.24 Pt 2 - From cage fighter to holistic touch therapist… Josh Muller joins Gareth and Simphiwe to reveal the intricacies of Ayahuasca journeys, healing trauma through tantric massage, poly relationships and more. www.cliffcentral.com

03.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe tackle the trending social media debate… would you rather be stuck in the woods with a bear or a strange man? Plus, South Africa’s most irritating quiz, and why not everybody deserves their own podcast! www.cliffcentral.com

02.05.24 Pt 2 - ANC Premier spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela joins a very heated Burning Platform this week to speak on behalf of the ANC, and their manifesto ahead of the elections. www.cliffcentral.com

02.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi get into various topics… from Thabo Mbeki and universal basic income, to Taylor Swift’s crazy fans and Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track. www.cliffcentral.com

30.04.24 Pt 2 - First time voter Otsile Nkadimeng joins Democracy 101. A disagreement in studio leads to a heated debate about climate change. Otsile also outlines how a party manifesto is scrutinised before release. www.cliffcentral.com

30.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack discuss the kind of discipline that kids need at a young age, the shocking lyrics in music today, and how to choose the perfect password. www.cliffcentral.com

29.04.24 Pt 2 - AutoTrader CEO George Mienie joins Gareth and Leigh-Ann to talk about being raised correctly, mental fitness impacting one’s mental health, and the bizarre reasons for death in the 1600s. www.cliffcentral.com

29.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann chat about the South African experience. Producer James joins the team for your sport rundown, and Dr Hanan dissects going back to your ex. www.cliffcentral.com

26.04.24 Pt 2 - Gareth, Simphiwe and Ben theorise on the best way to determine who should be the next President… with some interesting ideas. Courage Coach Telana Simpson joins the show to chat about turning one matchstick into office space. www.cliffcentral.com

26.04.24 Pt 1 - The team get into which East Rand town is the best of three, SA’s sexiest cop, FOPO… and how things would be different if the Titanic sank today. www.cliffcentral.com

25.04.24 Pt 2 - BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane joins the show to outline his party manifesto, chat about his past as a DA member, and his thoughts on coalition governments. www.cliffcentral.com

25.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi get into the Senzo Meyiwa trial, wine marathons, and the ‘lock him up’ trend. Dr Mark joins the show to talk about gut health. www.cliffcentral.com

23.04.24 Pt 2 - Oyama Mabandla, author of ‘Soul of a Nation’, joins Gareth and Jack for a deep dive into our democracy… where we need to be headed, and how to get there. www.cliffcentral.com

23.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into SA voter demographics and party funding, changing standards of beauty, and Tesla’s money woes… which leads to some old car nostalgia. Plus, the ‘hottest’ travel destinations this year on The Window Seat. www.cliffcentral.com

22.04.24 Pt 2 - Ketamine is causing some unexpected problems in young people. Leigh-Ann shares her daily medication regimen. And what is the dumbest thing you’ve bought online? www.cliffcentral.com

22.04.24 Pt 1 - A newly married Michael Flax joins the team in a brand new studio! They get into some US politics (including the TikTok saga), how much AI can help us in our daily lives, electioneering in SA, and fake universities. www.cliffcentral.com

19.04.24 Pt 2 - The team speak about the state of journalism in SA. Ben has a look at sport ahead of the weekend. And comedian Logie Naidoo joins the team to chat about an upcoming comedy show, and Indian stereotypes. www.cliffcentral.com

19.04.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe educates Gareth on the Soft Guy era, leading to a rabbit hole discussion about what your phone says about you. Ben Karpinski joins the team to chat about Masters etiquette… and new swear words. www.cliffcentral.com

18.04.24 Pt 2 - DA leader John Steenhuisen joins the Burning Platform to speak about the Multi-Party Charter, his fight for a better South Africa, and their label as a ‘white party’. www.cliffcentral.com

18.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi start the show discussing lawyers and OJ Simpson. Gareth compares the shocking numbers behind the age groups registered to vote. And Phumi talks about how glamorous a Matric Dance can get. www.cliffcentral.com

16.0.24 Pt 2 - Matthew Pienaar and Lauren Evanthia Bernardo from the Organic Humanity Movement join Democracy 101 to plead their case ahead of the elections. They speak about gun control, education, and how changing government systems are the key to solving many issues in the country. www.cliffcentral.com

16.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack discuss how we have corrupted language. Jack has thoughts on why he thinks kids aren’t growing up. JJ Cornish joins the team to talk about ‘donor fatigue’… and other developing stories across Africa. www.cliffcentral.com

15.04.24 Pt 2 - Comedian Mark Mdluli joins the team as they compare countries based on food… and booty. Mark tells us about the time he was almost swindled by a seemingly innocent lady. The team debate what would happen if everyone in the world became a millionaire. www.cliffcentral.com

15.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann start their week catching up on the latest news from the weekend, leading to a discussion about the safety of online marketplaces. Producer James joins the team to talk about the ‘knockout of the century’ from UFC 300. And Dr Hanan chats about our obsession with celebrities, and[...]

12.04.24 Pt 2 - Ben has a suggestion for J.K. Rowling’s next book. Philip Sykes from the British School of Excellence joins Gareth and Simphiwe for some etiquette lessons. www.cliffcentral.com

12.04.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe tells us about ‘phubbing’ - which isn’t as rude as it sounds. Ben advises us on how to make golf fans happy. And Gareth shares a crazy story from the pits of London. www.cliffcentral.com

11.04.24 Pt 2 - Dr Pieter Groenewald joins the team to describe the process of creating the Freedom Front Plus manifesto, by identifying the deeper issues in the country. Dr Groenewald also reflects on the positives of a coalition government. www.cliffcentral.com

11.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth starts the show by poking holes in some of Phumi’s favourite conspiracies, leaving Phumi to bite back. The team find out about indigenous scientists and their ‘advice’ for a solar eclipse. And the new emojis cause some eye-rolling in studio. www.cliffcentral.com

09.04.24 Pt 2 - Lourensa Eckard joins the team for Democracy 101 to chat all things politics. They discuss how South African people are in desperate need for change, and the basis to have so many parties on the ballot. www.cliffcentral.com

09.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe look at projected poll numbers ahead of the elections. Gareth gives his view on the type of person that should be President… and a bit of a history lesson. And we learn about Destination Management on The Window Seat. www.cliffcentral.com

08.04.24 Pt 2 - Kurt Darren joins the team to talk about the process he goes through when recording music, and how he manages to release a single every 3 months. Kurt speaks on quality time spent with his son while “camping” in the bush, and he chats about the week he recorded his biggest[...]

08.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann speak about bathroom contingencies when you are bursting, with a reflection on the benefits of stomach bugs. Producer James joins the team to let his emotions out after a tough sport weekend for him. And Dr Hanan answers a question about losing people to the conspiracy wormhole. www.cliffcentral.com

05.04.24 Pt 2 - Simphiwe releases her list of requirements, as she searches for the man of her dreams. Dr Victor joins the team and touches on how Covid impacted him, and the role the audience plays at live events. www.cliffcentral.com

05.04.24 Pt 1 - Would you accept a pig’s kidney to save your life? Gareth and Simphiwe are joined by guest co-host, Benedict Maaga. The team share some questionable stories about their school days. The original Ben joins to give a rundown of the upcoming weekend sport, with lots of Formula One talk. www.cliffcentral.com

04.03.24 Pt 2 - Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi also questions Mkhuleko on the hotly debated Multi-Party Charter. www.cliffcentral.com

04.03.24 Pt 1 - Phumi shares some of her thoughts by taking us on a deep dive into her notebook. Gareth makes a tit of himself by showing us a recent piece of art he saw. And Jacqui from Paws @ Work joins the team to chat about their initiative to assist with mental health.[...]

02.04.24 Pt 2 - Arise SA leader, Mpho Dagada joins Democracy 101 with Gareth and Jack. Mpho speaks on some of the areas he would target if he was president, leading to conflicting views from the team. They also speak about the state of crime and GBV, and the way forward as a country. www.cliffcentral.com

02.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack talk about e-tolls finally being scrapped, and what it means for the people of Joburg. Gareth gives his thoughts on voice note etiquette. And JJ Cornish catches the team up on what’s happening in the rest of Africa. www.cliffcentral.com