Homeless Man On Making 40K A Month, Prison, Addiction / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 33

[@wideawakepodcast]

This is one of my favourite episodes! If you enjoy leave a Like and Subscribe! 🙌🏼

[@taariquewilliams]

Definitely one of my favourites!! ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@hellowaves]

Josh, found your channel last night. Excellent work, wish you all the best for your future.

[@rudihattingh5041]

Hey, @Wideawakepodcast, I know Gary really well. Please help me get in touch with him

[@tessdoyle9836]

Would love a part 2 with Gary.. This guy is brutally honest. This interview must be one of your best yet.

[@taariquewilliams]

I know! GARY is so entertaining to watch and he has an amazing way of telling a story.

[@kirstycassells915]

I live in Sea Point and see Gary every day. It's fantastic to finally know his story - having not spoken to him directly. He's looking incredibly thin recently, much more so than this video, hopefully he's doing okay... I would love to hear more from him on your podcast - and I'm definitely going to walk down to him and have a conversation!

[@troy3040]

I hope you managed to speak to him. Do you have any updates?

[@BeighO]

Gary is sober now and off the streets, working productively and working a 12-step program.

[@SimplyThabani]

It's interest how aware he is of his self destructive behavior and still continues it. Makes me think about Human beings and how something may make logical sense, but isn't that simple.

[@wideawakepodcast]

That’s what addiction does to you! You know what you are doing is wrong but it’s very hard to stop yourself from doing those things!

[@robertmaxwell5829]

One word= ADDICTION

[@angstegremlin9400]

Often being self aware is way worse due to all the guilt and shame making it hard to move on

[@verticalintegration5222]

He wasn’t aware earlier on

[@DibzzehM8]

Yep these guys are right it's addiction, that will do that to you. As a former drug addict I can defiantly confirm, I knew it was only doing me bad and I was better of without but I couldn't stop doing it. Very glad and proud to say ive somehow been sober from drugs for 3 years after using for over 10 years from soft to hard drugs and there's no chance I'm ever looking back.

[@michellepienaar6396]

Josh... Thank you for what you do. You really do make us aware of things we aren't aware of and give us a different perspective. Much appreciated because it really opens my mind and makes me think twice when walking past, seeing people at a robot or on the streets.

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Those were the days,I used to go to spots like Naans,go in through two steel doors and smoke crack and buttons for 72 hours straight,come out,go home and think it must have been a day later,not three.Gympie street was another spot,but that whole area between the two main roads was full of smokkelhuise.Thank God I managed to get clean and I pray for all the addicts out there that their time will come,likely through jail or hospital.Bless the two of you.

[@hellowaves]

Woodstock of Lower main road, scary place. Used to cycle past there.

[@craigclifton7254]

i was there my bru, i was fucked up,i was at school with Gary ,funny we all carpenters

[@fikamgulwa5869]

How tf am i discovering this channel today🤦🏾‍♂️ bro S/O you deserve more recognition. Mist underrated podcast ever

[@Ian-od1mj]

You are my hero brother and I love you're shit I've been homeless since I was seven teen I'm 8 months clean and living in a group home itz a remarkable life story I would love to tell my story I was a sponcer skateboarder addict to every drug under the sun just let me know it will go viral it's a hard story

[@brianscharffenorth2510]

Fantastic episode. I started watching when you interviewed Turner Adams, and it has just gotten better from there, please keep them coming.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoyed this one because I plan on doing more like this!!!

[@Bystander.13]

This channel is going to blow up. Continue finding great guests!

[@sds2954]

One of my favorite episodes. Gary i believe lives in the tent camp opposite Sea Point police station. I play tennis at 3 Anchor Bay tennis club (which the tent city surrounds) and have often wondered what the stories were of those living in the tent camp. Very very informative

[@carley3981]

Why would you reveal where you think someone lives? Do you not think he would maybe want his address kept private? He did after all say he has been targeted by gangs.

[@theyoungmessiah420]

@@carley3981 zzzzz...

[@hellowaves]

@@carley3981 Gary gave his location at the beginning of the interview. He mentioned the tented area in Seapoint, one would therefore assume a specific location or geographical point.

[@fonzehouse1829]

Great content 👌. This guy really 👏 spoke the truth

[@richardopennell6888]

Thanks for the video. Its really insightful. It gives a different perspective.

[@rameezadams829]

One of my favourite episodes so far thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@SimplyThabani]

Very Nice. This podcast has quickly become my favourite

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thank you so much!! These kinds of comments make the work worth it! Glad you are enjoying the show!

[@asisiphoernest1913]

I like this episode. And so much insight, thanks Josh and Gary

[@ridouaneelghazy2330]

Jockes apart, now I became addicted to your videos!! Saludos from spain bro and keep doing what you do!! Thank you!!

[@SouthAfrican_Man]

Love you’re content bro. Been watching you lately and you’ve made me so interested in content you make

[@clivezeederberg2782]

Gary could actually do "Stand up comedy"🤣 his life have been unbelievably tough, kudus for him for trying and not giving up, Keep fighting the good fight Gary. A Wonderful story, Well done 💪

[@legrangedylandlg]

Awesome podcast dude. Same age as you living in the Cape. Really enjoying your content. Keep at it 👏

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thanks man!! Glad you’re enjoying the pod! More coming your way! 🎉

[@ghilmiclarke8672]

This guy is hilarious - “I’m unreliable” 😂

[@taariquewilliams]

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT! 😁😁😁 I've been following your amazing work ever since your first video 🖤🖤🖤 I love how you've progressed and the interviews just keep getting better and better ☝🏻

[@kimmacputz]

I really enjoy your podcasts, they are real and interesting as are your guests. Keep up the good work

[@muhlah1]

Love your content man keep it up

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thank you, got some awesome stuff planned for next year!!

[@charmainepriestman915]

Brilliant interview this man is lovely. Very funny. Im so sorry you had such a horrible childhood. Stay safe

[@cara5670]

I have seen this guy and have always been curious about his story!

[@dantekramer3753]

This is the kind of podcast I like to watch. you can learn the most from a fella like this... Love yourself and each other homies

[@wideawakepodcast]

I’ll be filming more episodes like this on the near future! ✨

[@junaidgire1375]

Gary is a character - Enjoyed this one.

[@wideawakepodcast]

He is so funny! Glad you enjoyed the episode. Definitely one of my favourites!

[@junaidgire1375]

Really enjoy your content especially ones regarding gangs and "the number". I'm always interested to know exactly what it's like inside prison and how the number works.

[@kabelomsimango5392]

Best podcast ever

[@fiogolfpod]

Holy crap man, you these videos are powerful!

[@brendon5724]

Loving the content.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@MichaeleKukard]

I really hope Gary can get support and get sober. Intelligent guy and he can turn his life around. Now i dont feel bad any more for not dishing out money at the robots anymore 😮

[@dalelemoela1280]

Good content

[@laevolucioncult8091]

Man dope content

[@theycallmedavidbrent]

Thanks for your content mate - it’s excellent. Would Gary be interested in a video call? I would happily pay him and would love to speak with him about his experiences

[@nkosinathicaluza7536]

It's crazy how much money homeless/drug addicts make in a day, one junkie once showed me he made R1200 in a single day!!!! I questioned my whole life choices 👀

[@carolc_exatas]

When the Gboy's Interview will be released?

[@joanserumola6070]

Update on Gary pls..

[@pazu2934]

I think this guy used to be in Kalk bay

[@mrNeko126]

Hi Josh, 1) i find your podcast show quite informative and entertaining. 2) would you be surprised if there are people out there, PRETENDING, to be homeless, just to make “good” money? I mean, if Garry made so much money on a Day. And sometimes, more during one month. Ey, Desperate and “lazy” people hmm? 😅🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wideawakepodcast]

Hey, thank you and Garry is definitely homeless and I know this because he’s been living in a place called tent city on the side of the road In Sea Point! I think when he said he made 40k a month he meant it was only for a very short time. When he first became homeless there wasn’t many white people living on the streets and I think people gave him more money then they would to other homeless people but now it has become normal to see white homeless people! Another thing is that he isn’t able to save any of it because he has a bad drug problem and as soon as he makes money he spends it on substances! I hope that answers your question! 🙏🏼

[@sibulelembande4577]

yo I see this dude by the robots by my neighbourhood

[@REV738]

Having a POO 🤣🤣🤣

[@deelanraghuber8962]

40k No way

[@bigthangz5489]

40k per month?!👀👀👀 .... why he continuing to take drugs?

[@walterbrink5391]

If they both had a child it would look like the big friendly giant

[@oneeyedman247]

And they definitely pressed him in jail there's nothing of "leave Gary alone" jail doesn't work like dat it's the house of the devil they definitely violated him

[@southapedia3471]

I am wondering if you pay your guests for interviews since you make money out of the channel?

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

this guy making 40k is probably the exception, having lived in the inner city for over ten years, I can say I have yet to come across a homeless person who even makes R100 a day from begging

[@xcpointx]

Cape Town. Definitely possible. R1000 a day pours out via white guilt

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

@@xcpointx I live in the CT CBD, and have done so for twelve years. R1000 is R100 an hour. Who uses cash these days to give people money?

[@xcpointx]

@@The_Angry_BeEconomist It's more the once a day windfalls that make that 40k. It only takes a couple people to drop R200. It happens a lot at high traffic intersections. These guys aren't really interested in the small R10 handouts.

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

@@xcpointx I live in Cape Town CBD, and I know many homeless by name in the City, trust me people look past homeless people, and I've been living in the City for 12 years. And not to mention there is the CCID who harass the homeless, making it difficult for them to beg.

[@stevo9383]

I must tell you my story

[@Ayansingh0208]

First on here

[@wideawakepodcast]

Who's going to be the 2nd? 😂🙌🏼

[@Khp1983]

Oranje??

[@jarredgraffiti]

Dig your tat dude, please show us

[@vallivergano239]

Shot at while having a poo 😲 💩

[@oneeyedman247]

Gary is a nwata where he making 40k a month😂

[@troymayers6547]

40k a month begging……..not sure I buy it

[@allicialaetitiagozubuyukog153]

I'm a waitress and most of my tips throughout the day is approximately R10- R20 per table. I work 5 days a week and make more than 20k per month. So I think it's highly likely. A lot of people give homeless people 5 to R10 so it could be possible.

[@simonscott1811]

I agree. No way he’s making 40k a month.

[@booboolin6007]

40k ? Cap

[@deepsport5559]

Love your videos , but I see you have satellites for ears . Just kidding bro . Keep up the good work

[@cindyw9697]

Where is this guy from?

[@mrNeko126]

Hi Josh, 1) i find your podcast show quite informative and entertaining. 2) would you be surprised if there are people out there, PRETENDING, to be homeless, just to make “good” money? I mean, if Garry made so much money on a Day. And sometimes, more during one month. Ey, Desperate and “lazy” people hmm? 😅🤷🏻‍♂️