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The Gareth Cliff Show Extra

Special features from The Gareth Cliff Show.
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376 Episodes
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Gareth’s Monologue - Small Business Lip Service

Gareth talks about an article written by Terence Corrigan that mentions the Pope, who describes small and medium businesses as essential parts of the communities they operate in. He reacts to the patronising statements made in this article about small businesses not being profitable, but rather the backbone of small…
19 Aug 2022 12AM 16 min

Gareth's Monologue - Reflecting on the World

No politics Friday gets thrown out the window as Gareth starts off the show by reflecting on what’s been happening in world and shares his thoughts on how governments have got it wrong over the past few years and what he thinks need to happen for the economy to open…
12 Aug 2022 12AM 30 min

Gareth's Monologue - Should You Always Be Happy?

Is it normal for one to always be happy? Should it be considered as the default mood? Gareth opens up the show with a monologue that challenges how people are in the pursuit of happiness.
5 Aug 2022 12AM 24 min

Gareth's Monologue

If you need some motivation, listen to the first few minutes of this podcast as Gareth shares some encouraging words and his thoughts and opinions about what is currently happening in the world.
8 Jul 2022 12AM 24 min

One Thing for the Week: Find a Reason to Sue

This week Gareth challenges you to do some research, discover, and sue over historical grievances. This might take time but hey, who knows you just might be able to change your fortune due to the wrongdoings of the past.
8 Jun 2021 12AM 4 min

One Thing for the Week: Throw Something Away

It’s time to do some spring cleaning and get rid of the things you are hoarding... from old receipts, to that broken vase you thought you would fix, and anything else you don’t use.
31 May 2021 12AM 4 min

One Thing for the Week: Stalk an Animal

You might think it’s stupid or bizzare, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. See if you can catch an animal (hopefully not your pet), such as an Indian myna, to sharpen your ‘blending in with nature’ skills.
19 May 2021 1AM 4 min

One Thing for the Week: Reply to Scammers

The task for this week seems easy but is it really? Take some time to send a lengthy reply to the scam emails that you get, or even answer the phone call from the telemarketing company. Share your life story, or find out a bit more about them... the whole…
11 May 2021 1AM 3 min

One Thing for the Week: Be a Mini Prostitute

Have a little fun and live life on the edge by looking at someone suggestively, and if they look back just as suggestively - charge them some money. Don’t let it stop there, charge for everything from kissing them on the cheek... to allowing them to touch your hand. Go…
23 Apr 2021 12AM 4 min

One Thing for the Week: Discriminate in a Positive Way

The task for this week is to discriminate in a positive manner. This includes only purchasing things from women over the age of 55, doing business with people taller than you, getting far away from pregnant women, and refusing to answer questions from brunettes… think you are up for the…
6 Apr 2021 12AM 3 min

One Thing for the Week: Tip Abnormally

Perform a random act of kindness this week by tipping abnormally more than you usually do. You get to decide who will be the lucky person, and your tip shouldn’t be based on their service... but as an act of generosity.
30 Mar 2021 12AM 2 min

One Thing for the Week: Judgment Day

If there’s one thing you can’t do, it’s lie on Judgment Day. The task this week is to be honest with yourself by filling out a self-assessment form. All you need to do is list all your good deeds and sins. Whichever is longer gives you a pretty good indication…
16 Mar 2021 1AM 6 min

One Thing for the Week: Control Your Dreams

Ever wondered if you could control your dreams? Well, influencing your dreams might be a real thing. All you need to do is focus your thoughts on the following before sleep: a hedgehog, an airplane and a little person. If you dream about any one of those things then hey,…
8 Mar 2021 11PM 3 min

One Thing for the Week: Draft a Speech to the UN

Ever imagined yourself standing in front of the world’s most influential and powerful people? Well, you just might get a chance to do that. The One Thing for the Week is to write a speech to the UN... and who knows, yours just might be selected.
1 Mar 2021 11PM 5 min

One Thing for the Week: Your Weapon of Choice

With the increase of crime and violence in South Africa, it's important to be able to protect yourself if anything ever had to happen. Gareth encourages you to get a weapon that you are completely comfortable with, that you can use to protect yourself in times of danger.
22 Feb 2021 11PM 7 min

One Thing for the Week: What Do You Think of Yourself?

The task for this week is to unleash your inner Michelangelo and draw a self-portrait. The whole purpose of this exercise is to reveal what you think of yourself and discover how you truly view yourself. The upside about this is that you don’t have to show anyone your drawing.
9 Feb 2021 12AM 7 min

One Thing for the Week: Self Improvement 101

Gareth proposes a real challenge this week - ask three people who you value highly in your life to share one thing they absolutely don't like about you. Then you have until the end of the year to improve... can you do it?
25 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min
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