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The Gareth Cliff Show

A live podcast show, that’s like a morning radio show, just much better. Live from 6h00-8h00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Clever, funny, outrageous and sometimes very silly. Come for the guests, stay for the laughter. Also check out our other shows on The Real Network for more entertainment.
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Money Moves, Crypto Shifts & Political Pretenders

26.9.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff sits down with Warren Wheatley and Stafford Masie for a no-nonsense chat on money, the global shift towards Bitcoin, and how Altvest is shaking up the investment game. Later, Robert Bennetto joins the conversation to unpack the issues that actually matter — while politicians…
26 Sep 1AM 1 hr 12 min

Fat Shaming, Strange Names & Political Games

26.09.25 Pt1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off Friday with a fiery breakdown of Anele’s interview with Helen Zille — and who actually comes out worse in the clash. Mash steps in to face the heat after being accused of fat shaming (again), sparking the debate: should people…
26 Sep 12AM 1 hr 43 min

Thailand Tales, Sports & Marble Dreams

19.09.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski kick things off with stories from Ben’s recent trip to Thailand — including a wild “Montecasino on steroids.” Ben brings his trademark colourful sports update before the team welcome Roger Racks, a proud son of the South. Gareth also sits down…
19 Sep 1AM 1 hr 16 min

Government Fails, Global Feuds

19.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol unpack how everything the government lays hands on somehow turns from gold to dust. They dive into Candace Owens’ fiery clash with the French over a gender case gone wrong, and explore the troubling question of why some people openly celebrate…
19 Sep 12AM 1 hr 34 min

The Future of Media in South Africa | ft. Nosipho & Producer Patrick

12.09.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski dive into the weirdest viral moments from the past week – and debate which South African accent takes the crown for being the most annoying (sorry, Roger Racks from the South!). Later, Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt and Producer Patrick join the…
12 Sep 1AM 49 min

Charlie Kirk, South Africa & The Bigger Picture

12.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff kicks off with a raw monologue on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk – unpacking how it’s shaken South Africans and rippled across the globe. Was he just a pawn in a much bigger game for simply speaking his truth? Ben adds his fiery…
12 Sep 12AM 1 hr 59 min

When ‘Let Me Finish’ Means You’re Wrong

05.09.25 Pt 2 - Gareth is joined by Mash and Ben for a hilarious deep dive into some questionable bathroom habits — including whether it’s humanly possible to sneeze and use the toilet at the same time. The trio then debates double standards between men and women, and wrap things…
5 Sep 1AM 1 hr 16 min

Gareth Loses Patience, Leigh-Ann Gains Ozempic

05.09.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off Friday with a fiery chat about how frustrating old people can be — sparked by Gareth’s run-in that tested his patience. Leigh-Ann opens up about starting her Ozempic journey and what lies ahead, while Dr Hanan steps in to…
5 Sep 12AM 1 hr 35 min

Everest Tales & Killer Whales

29.08.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski dive into the wild world of killer orcas and their attacks on the ocean’s giants, before switching gears to sports banter and the ultimate “breakfast beer” after the Springboks’ New Zealand tour. Later, the team welcomes Angela Yeung — a remarkable…
29 Aug 1AM 1 hr 30 min

Toilet Talk & Tough Waters

29.08.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol dive into the great bathroom debates — from the “right” way to wipe to how many showers a week really count. Then, Gareth sits down with Simon Wilkins, who’s gearing up to conquer the brutal English Channel. With the support of…
29 Aug 12AM 1 hr 19 min

Ozempic Butt, Self-Driving Cars & South Africanisms in Oxford

22.08.25 Pt 2 Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski dive into a wild story about a woman who celebrated beating cancer by hooking up with 200 men — sparking a broader discussion about the secrets and strange origins of Scientology, from alien myths to modern controversies. Mash joins in with a…
22 Aug 1AM 1 hr 11 min

Cyril’s Silence, Trump’s Hype & SA’s Sporting Woes

22.08.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol open the show by tackling the strange silence of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who seems to have gone missing in action while the country faces crisis after crisis. Their conversation takes a sharp turn into international politics, as they debate Donald Trump’s…
22 Aug 12AM 1 hr 39 min

Cultural Identity, Forehead Surgery, Putin’s Bulletproof Poo Case

15.08.2025 pt 2 In this episode, Gareth and Ben dive into the complex debate around multiculturalism, arguing that while Europe’s model has eroded cultural identity, South Africa’s unique mix of traditions thrives without forced assimilation. They slam the homogenisation of culture into bland commercialism and champion cultural pride. The conversation…
15 Aug 1AM 57 min

From Classic Cars to Cancel Culture — Kurt’s No-Filter Ride Through Life

13.08.2025 pt 2 In a wide-ranging and unapologetically honest chat, comedian Kurt takes us from the smell of leather bench seats in classic cars to the uncomfortable sting of racism, making the case for humor as a bridge between people. Along the way, he rips into modern cars’ soulless designs,…
13 Aug 1AM 57 min

Comedy, Chaos & The Overpriced Steak

13.08. 2025 pt 1 Comedians Dave Levinson and Kurt Schoonrat join Gareth in studio for a mix of sharp wit, war stories from the stage, and some brutal honesty about life in comedy and South Africa. From overpriced steaks and coffee shop economics to the chaos of early shows and…
13 Aug 12AM 57 min

DR Ken Resnik Schools Us On Calmness And Modern Parenting

Parenting expert Dr. Ken Resnik joins to flip the script on modern parenting trends, pushing for calm authority, boundaries, and fostering independence over overprotection. The decline in basic social skills and etiquette, accelerated by generational shifts and tech dependence, is eroding how we connect — at home, at work, and…
11 Aug 1AM 58 min

The Monday Morning Farewell, Gayton McKenzie's Racial Slur, Radio Nolstagia

The team signs off their final Monday show before moving to Fridays with a sharp, unfiltered dive into hot-button topics — starting with the furore over politician Gayton McKenzie’s use of a racial slur. They challenge the social media outrage cycle, calling for resilience, context, and less performative anger. There’s…
11 Aug 12AM 1 hr 01 min

Gym Gripes, Girl Fights & Global Tariffs

08.08.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski dive into the differences in how women and men handle competition — from the workplace to friendships — and why it often plays out with different emotional stakes. Things get a little hairy (literally) as they unpack bizarre gym habits, including…
8 Aug 1AM 50 min

Buffalo Justice and Beyoncé Battles

08.08.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Ben Karpinski kick off Friday with the lukewarm cultural clash of Sydney Sweeney vs Beyoncé — a debate no one asked for but everyone seems to have an opinion on. Things get wilder with a headline about a man hunting a buffalo, only…
8 Aug 12AM 1 hr 01 min
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