The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 12.8.15 Pt1

That Springbok ad where everyone puts their hands on their hearts has become too much for Gareth. Ben hates it too, spurring a discussion on blind patriotism. Donald Trump lightens the tone by being Donald Trump, before Ben and Anthea Gardner provide loads more discussion with sport and 'The Daily…

12 Aug 2015 12AM 53 min

#GCS 11.8.15 Pt3

Author Luka Vaughn shares his fascinating story from sexually abused child, to happy and inspired father. 1 in 6 men is South Africa are victims of sexual abuse making Luka's story far from unique in nature, but how he overcame his unfortunate fate, and continues to better his life and…

11 Aug 2015 2AM 48 min

#GCS 11.8.15 Pt2

Back into the swing of things with Mabale's news. SANRAL, food and petrol shortages, as well as ignorant politicians make the headlines, but Mabale also provides some insight into how things have never been better. Gareth has another political rant, Elvis calls in and the team reviews the world of…

11 Aug 2015 1AM 52 min

#GCS 11.8.15 Pt1

The team is rejuvenated after the Women's Day break, with Gareth kicking things off with what a waste of time this particular holiday is in SA. Flax survived OppiKoppi, Mabz survived a visit to Oscar Pistorius's old hood, and Gareth finally watched a movie. Ben addresses the Springbok matter in…

11 Aug 2015 12AM 1 hr 08 min

#GCS 7.8.15 Pt3

Michael is off to Oppikoppi, his mother chats to Gareth about how against this she is. Will this be the end of Michael's "mommy & me" credit card privileges? Comedian Marc Lottering thankfully brings some sanity back, or at least a whole bunch of laughs before the 'unNews' wraps things.

7 Aug 2015 2AM 1 hr 03 min

#GCS 7.8.15 Pt2

Ben's amazing singing voice gets some more airtime, as he covers Gareth's favourite song. Mabale's news brings reports on all things Parliament and other world news, with Somizi adding his "expertise" to a story. Gareth is off to Botswana next month, see why here…

7 Aug 2015 1AM 43 min

#GCS 7.8.15 Pt1

It's a long Weeeeeeeekend Baby! Join the team as they get Friday going with a fascinating chat with Barry the blind guy. Ben's sport touches on the Aussie horror show in the Ashes and all the big attractions for the weekend, with Anthea's 'Money Shot' letting us know if there…

7 Aug 2015 12AM 1 hour

#GCS 6.8.15 Pt3

Wealth Psychology Expert, Andrew Barsa shares what he thinks the definition of wealth is and the role Emotional Intelligence (EQ) plays in obtaining wealth. Suitably inspired, the team then bring the tone of the show back down to earth with a genital song and the 'unNews'.

6 Aug 2015 2AM 41 min

#GCS 6.8.15 Pt2

Gareth and Ben play a game of Siri vs Cortana. 'The Burning Platform' made extra spicy by Nando's gets going with Justice Malala, who lays bare the hot topics in South Africa. Keeping things hot, Gareth talks to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance's Wayne Duvenage about the latest SANRAL…

6 Aug 2015 1AM 1 hr 07 min

#GCS 6.8.15 Pt1

Ben gets a flat tyre and arrives late, which somehow leads Gareth into a talk about how we all have the power to dismantle dodgy institutions. Speaking of Ben, he has the answer to Greece's financial problems in his sport, before Anthea Gardner elaborates on the continued weakening of the…

6 Aug 2015 12AM 49 min

#GCS 5.8.15 Pt3

Celebrated author Donna Rachelson joins Gareth, and has much to share about issues in the South African workplace as well as gender equality. The woman's role in the workplace is changing, and as a branding and marketing specialist, Donna shares some fascinating insights. Moving to a lighter note, Ben's 'ManLines'…

5 Aug 2015 2AM 52 min

#GCS 5.8.15 Pt2

Malema is all smiles, Mabale's news has more, along with some Oscar news and how ships could provide some much needed electricity solutions. Michael is off to Oppikoppi this weekend, so Gareth chats to the organisers to find out if he will survive this "life changing experience". Oh, and Macy…

5 Aug 2015 1AM 1 hour

#GCS 5.8.15 Pt1

Gareth gets stuck in traffic, Ben and Mabz start the show by discussing their medical issues. To welcome Gareth on his arrival, Ben shares some of the best 'Dick' names of all time before providing his usual frank take on the sport. The petrol price has just dropped, so Anthea…

5 Aug 2015 12AM 47 min

#GCS 4.8.15 Pt3

What's good on TV? Jared Orlin from Tvplus magazine joins the team to discuss the biggest shows and what to look out for. João Mathews from 'The Phootball Show' limps in, literally. He recently had a nasty car crash, but thankfully Gareth gets him to open up on some happier…

4 Aug 2015 2AM 59 min

#GCS 4.8.15 Pt2

Mabale starts the news with a story about whites forming their own entrepreneurial group, something that leads to an interesting call where Gareth and a listener get into an 'enthusiastic' racism debate. Fibre is coming into our lives in SA, but is it fully accessible? Gareth chats to someone with…

4 Aug 2015 1AM 51 min

#GCS 4.8.15 Pt1

Hair today, better hair tomorrow. Michael starts a big hair debate by arriving to studio wearing an alice band, which leads to a voyage into braids and Jeremy Maggs's weight. Ben's sport covers all kinds of things including him suggesting he should be the next FIFA president, with Anthea wrapping…

4 Aug 2015 12AM 53 min

#GCS 3.8.15 Pt3

Ben is very excited about guest, Dr Dean Allen, author, lecturer and historian, who has written a wonderful book - 'War & Cricket in South Africa'. The book talks about the role cricket played in South African history. Gareth touches on some of the highlights of the book, and just…

3 Aug 2015 2AM 53 min

#GCS 3.8.15 Pt2

The plot thickens in the Jacob Zuma 'poison plot', Mabs has the latest. The rest of her news gets the week off to the perfect start, especially the feature on Hollywood movies that could have had very different leads. Rich Mulholland is back for the 'Reality Check', he gets everyone…

3 Aug 2015 1AM 57 min

#GCS 3.8.15 Pt1

The team shivers into a new week, with Gareth explaining what he was up to in Bloemfontein over the weekend. FIFA has some fresh fluff, this time involving Tokyo Sexwale, so Ben gets Neal Collins to join in on the sport to discuss their upcoming election. 'The Money Shot' gets…

3 Aug 2015 12AM 51 min

#GCS 31.7.15 Pt3

Dr Martyn Davies stops by the show, a fascinating individual with a unique outlook on the world and indeed South Africa. Join Gareth as he picks his immense brain on how talent is the most valuable resource any country could have, and how the most advanced nations are the ones…

31 Jul 2015 2AM 51 min