Podvertorials
A collection of branded interviews on The Real Network.
The 200 Year Old: Society
When we’re no longer time-starved, will we be less stressed? When we can watch a tree grow over centuries, will witnessing the consequences of our actions make us more responsible? Will we be able to fill our extra years with purpose, or will we become bored? Gareth and the team…
Don't Turn A Blind Eye To... Energy & the Importance of Energy Reduction
Society keeps building more elaborate buildings with many modern features such as glass, concrete, and aluminium... but we don’t often think about how bad these could be for the environment. Thankfully, energy and energy reduction is on Taylor Blinds & Shutters’ agenda. Taylor Blinds are energy efficient, and they are…
How to have Success with Crotons
Robyn Sher from Lifestyle Home Garden pops in to give Gareth and the team some practical tools to help us have success with Crotons. The Croton is a beautifully attractive, colourful, exotic, yet simplistic variegated indoor plant that CliffCentral currently boasts throughout the studio.
The 200 Year Old: Medical Technology & Ageing
“People in middle age now have a fair chance” - that’s what Dr Aubrey de Grey believes as he continues to work towards finding the cure to ageing. As the Editor-in-Chief of Rejuvenation Research, Fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the American Ageing Association, Dr de Grey…
The 200 Year Old: Marriage & Relationships
Ever wondered how our personal lives would be affected in a society where ageing is cured? Relationships would be much more complex, family gatherings will certainly be larger, and marriage contracts probably won’t include ‘till death do us part’. Gareth Cliff chats to SexTalk host Jonti Searll about how relationships…
Don't Turn a Blind Eye To... Trump & the Aluminium Trade War
Have you heard of the trade war that’s currently going on, that President Trump is involved in? This week, Gareth and the team don't turn a blind eye to it, discussing whether there is an alternative to aluminium and how the potential price hike would impact the consumer. Taylor Blinds…
It's Winter Rose Pruning Time!
You are in for a treat on the gardening front as Gord tells you how to prune roses. But for an actual expert’s take on the matter, Gareth interviews his mother - which is far more insightful! Presented by Lifestyle Home Garden.
The 200 Year Old: The Financial Dilemma
It’s National Savings Month, which means it’s time to talk about savings. But instead of talking about saving for a house or car or new shoes, let’s talk about saving enough money to survive for 200 years. Is that even possible? And would you have to work forever, or will…
Don't Turn a Blind Eye To... Technological Innovations in Your Home
How can you turn your lights on with just your voice, or catch intruders red-handed on camera? What about using a remote to close your window shutters? Gareth Cliff and team take a look at the various technological innovations you can add to your home. Brought to you by Taylor…
What can you do in your garden on Nelson Mandela Day?
Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 this year on the 18th of July 2018 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation has dedicated the whole of 2018 as a centenary celebration. In light of this auspicious year, Lifestyle Home Garden would like to highlight some plants that have been named after this…
The 200 Year Old: Health & Science
As Sanlam turns 100 they are looking ahead to the future and have created 'The 200 Year Old', a podcast that pulls back the curtain to the world of the future. Gareth Cliff and team discuss what it would be like to live to 200, and how - with the…
Don't Turn a Blind Eye To... Safety
We can't escape the reality of crime in South Africa, something the team isn't turning a blind eye to though. The Taylor Blinds feature this week talks about some personal experiences of crime, and the need to protect our possessions and homes in general. To do so there is no…
July Gardening Guide with Lifestyle Home Garden
Despite the fact that it has turned out to be quite a freezing winter, midday in the Highveld can be very pleasant and sunny and makes for the perfect time to get some garden tasks done - especially considering that July is pruning month and there is a lot to…
Don't Turn a Blind Eye To... The Dirt in your Home
According to a recent survey, your home is dirtier than a chimpanzee’s nest! So just how dirty is it? Gareth Cliff and the team discuss this on a brand new feature... every Tuesday you’ll hear about topics and matters that you often "turn a blind eye to” - brought to…
The Many Uses of Rosemary with Lifestyle Home Garden
One of the most useful herbs for your kitchen is rosemary. It can be used as shrub in or hedge around your vegetable and herb garden, where it will protect tender plants and repel an array of pests or it can be incorporated into the ornamental garden. Want to incorporate…
Herbs for Your Kitchen with Lifestyle Home Garden
Growing and maintaining herbs for your kitchen doesn't have to be an arduous task, as many might think. In actual fact, you can fill your kitchen and home with the lovely scents of herbs to add to your soups, stews, salads, drinks and more and create your own living kitchen…
Handling your Fiddle Leaf Fig with Lifestyle Home Garden
The super fashionable Ficus Lyrata - commonly known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig - is one of the trendiest indoor plants and has recently had a resurgence in popularity because of its beautifully shaped leaves and elegant form. The fiddle leaf fig is a lush, broad-leafed small tree that will…
Counting Down to #GenNext2018
"Gareth and Siya excitedly count down to the 2018 Sunday Times Generation Next Conference and Awards Ceremony, giving a rundown of their involvement on a panel this year."
Caring for & Growing Citrus with Lifestyle Home Garden
Our friends at Lifestyle Home Garden have given us practical tools to help you grow and care for your citrus trees. Nothing beats the pleasure of picking a fresh lemon from your very own tree to dress a salad, add to a refreshing ice tea or soothe a cold. Gareth…
Watering Your Plants with Lifestyle Home Garden
Although not all plants have the same watering needs, many a plant can be rescued and a lot of water can be saved by sticking to a few basic watering guidelines. Our friends from Lifestyle Home Garden have some practical tools to help you know how much and when to…