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Updated 14/03/2024
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5 SEPT

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 up by asking: when someone says “let me finish,” does it actually mean they’re talking nonsense? The Real Network

5 Sept

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1h 16m
06/12/2022

Nelson Mandela

The most famous South African, the first democratically elected president of the Rainbow Nation, the anti-apartheid icon, and the man who spent 27 years in prison for his conviction and devotion to the cause. There are many ways to describe Nelson Mandela, but we had to end this season with a big one. Here’s the story of a man most of us wouldn’t even think of as a part of history - mostly because he’s still very much in our present.

06/12/2022

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28 min
12/02/2019

Ep 1: Alexander the Great

If you feel like an underachiever, compared to Alexander, you are. Before he had even turned 30, he had conquered all of the known world. A military genius, divinity, tyrant, poet and alcoholic, his story is full of surprising twists. Find out about his horse, his lovers, and his death on this episode of Blind History, where Alexander III of Macedon became known to history as Alexander the Great. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

12/02/2019

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17 min
15/11/2022

Lord Nelson

Vice Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson was the greatest British sailor of all time, possibly the greatest sailor in all the world’s history. His adventures, tactical genius and courage inspired Britain to become the naval superpower that it was in the 1700s and 1800s, and helped bring about the fall of Napoleon and a change in the balance of power throughout the world. Though he had only one eye and one arm, he seems to have brought enough energy and ambition for two lifetimes, and history looks fondly on his contribution.

15/11/2022

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32 min
27 JUN

Running from Depression

27.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa, and Ben Karpinski dive into a real conversation about coping with depression — is physical action like going for a run the answer, or is it more about shifting your mindset? Ben previews the Springboks’ big return to the field this weekend, and a listener’s clever tip for blocking spam calls gets Gareth’s instant seal of approval. The Real Network

27 Jun

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55 min
29/11/2022

Howard Hughes

Long before Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, there was a billionaire playboy who set the standard - a genius with a passion for flying and designing planes, a womaniser who bedded the sexiest women in Hollywood, and a man who was eccentric enough to be declared mentally ill by today’s standards. Howard Hughes was many things... but he certainly wasn’t boring!

29/11/2022

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25 min
26/01/2022

Picasso

Probably the most famous and successful artist of all time, this Spanish creative genius founded Cubism, produced thousands of works, and bedded many women. Perhaps his talent allowed us to see the world differently, but it is indisputable that his influence went much further than beautiful pictures. Taylor Blinds & Shutters

26/01/2022

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28 min
19/01/2022

Hannibal

When we think of Ancient History, we think of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Undoubtedly the greatest and most well-understood of these civilisations was Rome, but who were the ancient Romans frightened of? The answer is Carthage, and their most famous leader was Hannibal. One of the greatest strategic military thinkers of all time, he audaciously took on the might of Ancient Rome, and nearly brought her to her knees! Taylor Blinds & Shutters

19/01/2022

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20 min
29 AUG

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 woman who climbed Everest with the mission to uplift 1,000,000 people by 2035. She opens up about the breathtaking highs, brutal lows, and life lessons from her incredible journey. The Real Network

29 Aug

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1h 30m
21/11/2023

Jen Su

Join Gareth as he chats with global sensation Jen Su - from her journey on Taiwan Idol to her Hollywood encounters. Discover her path from childhood to fame, navigating personal struggles… plus her encounters with Siya Kolisi, Meghan Markle, and more. www.cliffcentral.com

21/11/2023

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49 min

Previously CliffCentral - a variety of shows and podcast series to cater for various interests.