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The Gareth Cliff Show

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39:13

BLIND HISTORY S8 EP7 | Richard III: Villain by Design?

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2026/01/23

He ruled for just two years, but his reputation has lasted five centuries. Richard III is remembered as a villain — but was he a brutal usurper or the victim of Tudor propaganda amplified by William Shakespeare? In this episode of Blind History, we revisit the Wars of the Roses, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, Bosworth Field, and the shocking discovery of Richard’s remains — uncovering why England’s most accused king is still on trial today.

35:28

I.Have. The Trailer | Snap, Crackle and Coco Pops |...

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2026/01/23

WE. HAVE. THE POWER!!!We knew it wouldn’t be long before another 80s pop-culture phenomenon filled the Stranger Things-shaped hole in our content. Paulo wasted far too much time watching MOTU… and he’s not done yet. The saga of Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter takes a macabre turn, while Julio Iglesias is a sex pest. We’ll try our best to look surprised. Dori can’t remember much of anything, yet somehow 80s cereals and song lyrics find their way through, while Tom Hanks plays peak Tom Hanks

3:03:40

Secrets, Sex & Soft Power

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2026/01/23

Gareth digs into Donald Trump’s view on South Africa — and just how much US intelligence really knows about the country (hint: it’s more than you think). Dr Hanan joins the conversation on the loneliness that often comes with healing, before the team unpacks the real forces behind today’s growing sex recession. Plus, Martin Weist from Tourvest Travel Services breaks down travel trends for 2026, and Robbie Kruse chats to Gareth about golf-fluencing, influence culture, and the shifting media landscape

28:17

The multi-decade career of Thereza Bazar

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2026/01/22

Thereza Bazar, a Canadian-born and Australian-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thereza tells us about her multi-decade career in the music industry, which includes the success of being part of the '80s duo Dollar. Find out what motivated her to start creating music and performing again, and we discuss the relevance of the music charts.Facebook - @TherezaBazarOfficial

16:57

Introducing Justė

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2026/01/20

Justė, a Lithuanian-born, Denmark-based electronic music DJ and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Justė explains how it was her dream to become a DJ and producer since she was a child. We hear how her determination and focus took her out of survival mode and into following her dream to become an artist, about her creative process and more.Instagram - @djjuste_

23:09

The story of What So Not

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2026/01/18

What So Not - an Australian DJ and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. What So Not explains the meaning behind his stage name, and how seeing Justice at a music festival motivated him to follow his current path. We also discuss his creative process, and what’s coming next. Website - www.whatsonot.com Instagram - @whatsonot Facebook - @whatsonot Twitter - @whatsonot TikTok - @whatsonot YouTube - @whatsonot

28:39

BLIND HISTORY S8 EP7 | Charles XII of Sweden: The...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of Blind History, Gareth and Anthony dive into the extraordinary life of Charles XII of Sweden — a teenage warrior king who turned an entire empire into a battlefield. From hunting bears as a child to humiliating Peter the Great, sleeping on the ground with his soldiers, and leading charges into blizzards and cannon fire, Charles lived like a man possessed. Fearless, devout, stubborn to a fault, and dead by 37, his story is a brutal masterclass in leadership, hubris, and why history

43:00

Charles XII of Sweden: The Warrior King Who Never...

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2026/01/16

3:02:30

Sobriety, Surveillance & South African Survival

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2026/01/16

Gen Z has ditched alcohol but picked up what exactly? Gareth, Leigh-Ann and Ben question the fun levels of a sober generation, tackle the Emotional January Hangover, and debate what “starting the year strong” even means anymore. Gareth also sits down with comedian and content creator Themba Robins to discuss dodgy Airbnb cameras, airport chaos, and the uniquely South African art of laughing through the struggle. The Real Network

25:23

Spoiler Things | Paulo gets 80s movies from a man in...

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2026/01/15

Paulo is very satisfied with Thomas Anders’ vacation Reels, and a man called Flexasaurus Rex gives us the MTV we remember — complete with the Bat Dance.Speaking of Prince, we look at the Stranger Things effect on his catalogue and the literal seven figures his estate is in line to receive from Spotify royalties. Paulo had a terrible time watching ’80s movies, which means it’s time to get into a white van with a mulleted man. Jump To: Thomas Anders' in Atlantis (00:00:16): MTV Shutdown and Fan

35:02

3…2…1 action - Andre Lotter

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2026/01/15

Andre Lotter - a South African stage, screen, and Royalty Soapy Award winner - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andre explains how partaking in theatre productions at school motivated him to pursue acting as a career. He discusses the concept of research when it comes to acting, we unpack performing on stage, in front of the camera, and dive into the world of soap operas. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South

1:08:01

SA20 has created a sporting monster

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2026/01/14

The business end of the betway SA20 is here, and with that the guys welcome Josh Margolis back to unpack this. From creating massive new fandom in cricket, to special live jols around the country, there is much to discuss here. Plus, a rather fired up unpacking of the Proteas ICC T20 World Cup squad to wrap things up. The Real Network

27:28

Multi-platinum-selling JP Cooper

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2026/01/13

JP Cooper - a British multi-platinum-selling singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. JP tells us that it was a long, slow process until he became a professional artist, signing his first record deal at the age of 30. We hear about his creative process, how he has grown in his confidence to be comfortable to write songs by himself, and why it is freeing to write for other artists.Website - www.jpcoopermusic.com Instagram - @jpcoopermusic Facebook - @jpcoopermusic TikTok -

22:28

Chellcy Reitsma - from Malta to the world

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2026/01/11

Chellcy Reitsma - a Dutch-American, Malta-based singer, songwriter, visual artist, and poet - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chellcy explains that she was a professional dancer who ended up in a wheelchair due to ankle injuries, how she started singing and writing songs, her creative process, and why she says, “I don't want to do a genre, I want to do me." Website - www.chellcyreitsma.com Instagram - @chellcyreitsma_official Facebook - @chellcy.reitsmaartist YouTube - @ChellcyReitsma

33:55

Russian Wikipedia | The Deadliest Song of The 80s |...

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2026/01/08

We kick off the 40 year anniversary of 1986 by discovering that Alphaville were big in the U.S.S.R. Opus played the hit, and the words didn’t come easy for F.R. David in Russian either. We still don’t know what Dieter did, though. He may not have started the fire, but Billy Joel has some explaining to do as we discover the deadliest song of all time. Bob Dylan watch your back. Which would you prefer: a Bea Arthur gold statue, or Betty White made of chocolate? Was 1986 the best year for movies

24:49

Producer and director of the movie, David - Phil...

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2026/01/08

Phil Cunningham - a Zimbabwean-born, South African- based producer and director - joins us for this episode of Celeb Savant. Phil takes us through his journey in creating movies, how it took 37 years to create the movie, David, from ideation to release, we unpack the world of animation filmmaking and hear about the movie David. Website - www.sunriseproductions.tv Instagram - @sunriseanimationstudios Facebook - @sunrisehq TikTok - @sunriseanimationstudios YouTube - @SunriseAnimationStudios

32:05

Returning for the 3rd time - Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran

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2026/01/06

Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran - a British musician, record producer, and rapper - joins us for a third time on Celeb Savant. We catch up with Jethro since we last spoke, and he tells us about his recent health challenges, about how and why he has refocused his routine and energy in order to slow down, and more about his latest, as yet to be titled album. Instagram - @alonestarsheeran Facebook - @jethrostar Twitter - @ALONESTAR1 TikTok - @alonestarsheeran YouTube - @AlonestarMusic

29:39

An introduction to Keanan Eksteen

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2026/01/04

Keanan Eksteen - a South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Keanan explains the journey of being a bedroom artist… to how he met his manager and became professional, what he has learned from taking up vocal training, and his creative process. We also discuss the current music industry landscape.Website - www.keananeksteenlive.com Instagram - @keananeksteenlive Facebook - @keananeksteenlive TikTok - @keananeksteenlive YouTube - @keananeksteen7158

1:09:50

SA20 Captains Day LIVE SHOW

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2025/12/24

Keshav Maharaj, Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Rashid Kahn. All the betway SA 20 captains, all joining the guys live from Cape Town for a pre tournament chat ahead of the first game on the 26th of December. The Real Network

42:40

Wham! don’t need trinkets | Remembering Rob Reiner |...

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2025/12/23

Last Christmas may have lost the battle for Christmas Number 1 this year, but in reality – The Best Song Ever™ doesn’t need trinkets!!Not when it makes bank every year! We also find out how Manchester United’s inconsistency in the 80s may just have led to its creation. God only knows the genre-defining songs being created thanks to their current iteration. We remember Rob Reiner and his impact on 80s cinema, and Paulo pays the ultimate tribute by finally watching a kissing movie that he’s

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