Jordan Peterson is a Canadian academic, author and controversial internet celebrity. In matters of free speech, human archetypes, personal responsibility and the use of gender pronouns, he has become a sensation among people fed up with political correctness and entitlement. He chats to Gareth for close to an hour about his latest book, 12 Rules For Life. (Apologies for the poor sound quality in the first few minutes)
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Until his retirement at the end of 2016, Jeremy Thompson was one of the longest-serving journalists and news anchors in the UK. With a career that spans 40 years in television news, Jeremy shares some of his notable memories with Gareth Cliff, in this interview inspired by his new book, 'Breaking News'. This extraordinary conversation tells the life story of one of the world’s most popular broadcasters.
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What do you get when you put Tony De King, Mark Banks, Eddie Eckstein and Joe Parker into our studio? An interview packed with laughs! Gareth chats to the four comedy legends who are still gong strong ahead of their 'Legends Live!' stage production. Apart from hearing each of their fascinating histories...
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South African trade union, Solidarity, has been in the headlines on several occasions as it negotiates on behalf of its members and attempts to protect workers' rights. What goes on behind the headlines that grace the stories we read? Gareth chats to its Chief Executive Dr Dirk Hermann on his work and experience, leading the organisation.
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Kagiso Lediga is a tremendously talented comedian, television and film producer and director. A regular at CliffCentral.com, Kagiso stops by to talk to Gareth about a range of fascinating issues - comparing local comedians to international ones, his conversations with important filmmakers, and the things he is motivated by. It’s funny, insightful and real.
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Regardless of how healthy we aim to be, there are always unforeseen challenges that can derail us at any moment. Mrs South Africa Nicole Capper, ambassador for Rare Diseases South Africa, comes into studio to shed some light on this, and how you can get involved to help those in need.
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He’s the rapper who, in our heads, we can also chill and have a drink with. Gareth and Jack Parow shoot the breeze in a conversation that hilariously covers some of his less-than-pleasant previous jobs, creating his own range of products and how his music has allowed him to work and travel abroad...
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Barry Hilton is a world-renowned South African comedian and no stranger to CliffCentral.com. In this conversation, Barry admits he’s only ever done three jokes in his entire career, discusses how his young son has given him energy and enthusiasm, and reflects on the advice Billy Connolly gave him years ago and how it changed his life.
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Being an up and coming male South African jewellery designer makes you a rather unique individual. And unique is something that suitably describes Bheki Ngema and his company that creates astonishing pieces of jewellery. He and Gareth talk diamonds and precious metals, and what customers are looking for nowadays with these special purchases.
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Mark Banks is back on stage and raring to go with his new show Stark Raving Mark at Montecasino. He comes into studio to talk about this with Gareth, but gets sidetracked and runs through the make up of the Gupta compound, buying cheap luggage, the Parys Yacht Club, and Peter De Villiers coaching Zimbabwe's rugby team. As always it's a genuine laugh a minute session not to be missed.
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