Gareth's Guests

The Real Network

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PERSONAL JOURNALS

Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.

03/14/2024

Mike Abel

Mike Abel joins Gareth and Phumi to discuss unlocking dormant potential in South Africa, and the need for active mentorship. He also touches on how to consciously decide who to vote for in the upcoming election. Plus, what you can expect from his podcast. www.cliffcentral.com

32 min
03/13/2024

John Kani

Legendary SA actor, director and playwright, John Kani joins Gareth in studio for an in-depth chat about his life’s work… from his early days as a struggling playwright, and how that was impacted by the South African experience. They also delve into his involvement in the making of the Black Panther movie, and John recounts his greatest moments on the world’s biggest stage - Broadway. www.cliffcentral.com

54 min
03/06/2024

Daniel Taub

Israeli diplomat Daniel Taub is Gareth’s Guest this week. Daniel speaks on Israeli and Palestinian relations, and recounts some of the most memorable moments in his career as a negotiator. Daniel also highlights the optimistic vision that Israelis have for the future. www.cliffcentral.com

50 min
02/28/2024

Brendan O'Neill

Brendan O'Neill is a British journalist, author, and commentator known for his controversial and dissenting views on contemporary political and social issues. He rose to prominence as the editor of the online magazine Spiked, and has been a vocal advocate for free expression, individual liberty, and personal autonomy. Gareth and Brendan sit down to discuss progression vs regression in politics, whether the British people rely on democracy, and a recent trend of 'national self-loathing'. www.cliffcentral.com

52 min
02/21/2024

Leanne Manas

She might have a more recognisable voice than Gareth Cliff... South African icon and news veteran Leanne Manas joins Gareth to reminisce about her 20-year career in media - from breaking the biggest news stories the country has seen, to the impact of Vuyo Mbuli’s passing on her personal life. www.cliffcentral.com

1h 5m
02/14/2024

Tristan Kapp (‘The Friendly Satanist’)

Tristan Kapp - aka ‘The Friendly Satanist’ - is here to debunk all the myths behind the ‘Satanic’ label, and culture behind Satanism. Gareth Cliff, taking an atheist stance in this subject, takes Tristan on in a battle of history surrounding religion. From the early noted biblical times, to Gareth’s favourite era of the Roman Empire, Tristan slates the perverted ideas of animal sacrifice, demon possession, and a so-called ‘devil’ - and breaks down the real satanic views on life. www.cliffcentral.com

1h 25m
02/07/2024

Dr Dan McMillan

Dr Dan McMillan has spent nearly four decades on a journey to understand the multi-faceted answer to the wrenching question: How could something as horrific as the Holocaust have happened? www.cliffcentral.com

1h 2m
01/31/2024

John McCook

John McCook - otherwise known as Eric Forrester to most of us - has been the anchor of ‘The Bold and The Beautiful’ for almost 37 years. His iconic character is known around the world, but specifically resonates with so many South Africans, who grew up watching the soapie every afternoon. Gareth Cliff goes behind the scenes of the long-running production. John also speaks about his various other roles in television shows, such as ‘Murder, She Wrote’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’, meeting his wife on set, and his connection to South Africa. www.cliffcentral.com

58 min

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In depth discussions with people that matter

01/11/2018

Kasandrac

I remember saying last year that I was sick of listening to “pop fluff” and “celebrity” and wanting more in depth, heart to heart conversations with people that matter. Well, that’s what we got. Another great addition to the world of Podcast with world class interviews and guests from our very own, Gareth Cliff. Not to be missed. Current and relatable, this is a definite ‘subscribe’ from me.