ComebaCK: What’s Your Story?

I’m joined by Federico Pinzi, an Italian chef and entrepreneur, currently living and working at Pasta Fresca restaurant Saigon, having previously worked in Russia, Australia and Singapore. We talk about the complexities of working in a kitchen, advice for those aspiring to get into the hospitality industry, challenges due to the pandemic, and more. You can find out more about Federico and Pasta Fr...

Andreia Trigo is a multi awarded Fertility Nurse Consultant, TedEX speaker, lecturer at De Montfort University in Leicester, and founder of the 'Enhanced Fertility Programme' App. We talk about the challenges of infertility, including her diagnosis at 17, being open about conditions that might go under the radar, her work in lecturing, consulting and supporting others with her work, and more. You...

Dariya Kham runs ‘Help Saigon Homeless’, here in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. We talk missions behind her charity work, her experiences in her native Kazakhstan, and more. You can find out more at ‘Help Saigon Homeless’ on Facebook and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Pete Molyneux is a Manchester United fanatic, having followed the club home and away for over five decades, including every European final the club has been involved in. He unveiled the infamous banner, 'TA RA FERGIE, 3 YEARS OF EXCUSES AND IT'S STILL CRAP', in 1989, calling for Sir Alex Ferguson to be sacked. The rest is history. Pete chronicles his tales following the clu in his book 'Ta Ra Ferg...

ComebaCK discusses all things related to cinematography with Morgan Schmidt, an expat living in Vietnam, originally from Los Angeles. We talk about challenges in pursuing this career, why it’s important to be specific in chasing a goal, and the thrill of the whole creative process. You can find out more about Morgan at @bendinglights on Instagram and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on th...

ComebaCK discusses the practice of non dualism with Guy Gonyea. It’s a fascinating and enlightening discussion on why you shouldn’t take anything personally, why our reality isn’t what we believe it to be, and awareness and conscientious. I thoroughly enjoyed this and think you’ll find it very thought provoking. You can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

ComebaCK 'Cold Ones With Conor', is with three students from Liverpool - Domenico Baldwin, Katie Taylor, and Annabel Spencer, to discuss their project, 'Who Are They', a children's book focused on gender neutrality. We discuss why this is an important theme, and their aims for the future. Big thanks to all three for joining me on the podcast. To find out more about the participants, follow @azcrea...

ComebaCK interviews Taine Herholdt, a personal trainer and physique competitior from South Africa, currently living in Vietnam, about all things fitness and his journey so far. You can find out more about Taine at @taine_pt and @taineherholdt_fit on Instagram and more about ComebaCK at www.the comebackwithck. Wordpress.com and @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

ComebaCK sits down with Evol The ArtMan, a Russian musician currently living in Vietnam, to discuss all things music. Thanks bro! You can find out more about ComebaCK at www.the comebackwithck. Wordpress.com and @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

ComebaCK has a conversation with Isabel Raven. Isabel is initially from Sheffield, and has spent time living abroad in both Malawi and Vietnam. She’s also a film and media graduate and is looking to explore that route in the future. We discuss Malawi, gap years, difficulties we face in our 20’s, her experiences in film and media, and more. It’s a great discussion for anybody interested in taking a...

ComebaCK hosts the first “Cold Ones With Conor” discussion with Michelle Jaeger and Pierre Rault. Topics are toxic masculinity and harassment towards women. Both are expats currently living in Saigon, Vietnam. Pierre has built a post graduate research thesis on toxic masculinity with a UK charity MEND and Michelle has lived in Budapest, moving from the States, where she now teaches at an internati...

ComebaCK is today joined by football writer and journalist Harry de Cosemo. Harry has worked for FourFourTwo, Press Association, and more, specializing in Newcastle United and European football. Harry is the author of 'Black And White Knight - How Sir Bobby Robson Made Newcastle United Again'. We chat about his love of football, journalism career, challenges with cerebral palsy and the pandemic, a...

ComebaCK talks to French magician Stefan Leyshon, whose currently living in Vietnam. Stefan has performed magic for many years, in Hong Kong, France and beyond. We talk about the universal language of magic, the challenges faced by the pandemic, and aims for the future in Vietnam. You can find out more about Stefan at www.magicprod.asia and at @stefanleyshon on Instagram. You can find out more abo...

ComebaCK interviews model Violetta Mansurova. Violetta is initially from Russia, and has modeled in China, Thailand and Vietnam, (where she is currently based). For anyone interested in the modeling industry, challenges faced, the logistics of the job, and more - this is a must listen. Excellent chat with Violetta - always welcome back on ComebaCK. You can find out more about ComebaCK at www.the c...

ComebaCK chats with Sam Garrington - founder of Roots n Shoots in Manchester. From being featured in the Manc, Sam discusses a range of insightful topics, such as the importance of keeping busy, why the mission of Roots n Shoots is so vital, struggles amongst students growing up, and during a pandemic, and more. Took a lot of valuable insight from this and I'm sure you will too. Welcome back on Co...

ComebaCK is joined by Michael Walsh. Michael is a musician from Manchester, and a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Sheffield Department of Music, and talks candidly here about musical influences, mental health, how grief inspired his latest album 'QuareHawk', and more. Really enjoyed this one. You can find out more at www.michaelwalshmusic.com and more about ComebaCK at www.thecomebackwith...

ComebaCK latest chat is with Will Cliff, professional rugby player at Sale Sharks, and the co-founder of 'BACH 95". We talk about challenges faced in his rugby career, including damaging his left eye aged 20, (where he considered leaving rugby), struggles the game faces due to the pandemic, aims for the future with Sale, and his beer venture founded two years ago. Great chat. You can find out more...

Comeback chats to an extraordinary figure in Sam Conley. Once obese at 21 stone, trapped in an abusive marriage, and having lost everything, Sam threw himself into fitness, where he is now a personal trainer, working with 1 v 1 transformations, and has competed in physique competitions. We discuss male mental health and abuse against men, his work, how he overcame such adversity, and how he contin...

ComebaCK chats to Izzie Haskell, host of 'The Lean Bean Podcast', and a personal trainer from England. It was great to catch up on topics ranging from fitness to solo travel to mental health and beyond, and Izzie soon has aims to compete in a physique competition come September 2021. You can find out more about Izzie at 'The Lean Bean Podcast' on all streaming platforms, and @izfitness98 on Instag...

ComebaCK interview 29 is with Jeremy Wagner, an American expat currently performing stand up comedy here in Saigon, Vietnam. We talk about all things comedy, challenges and more. If you enjoy, you can check out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram and www.thecomebackwithck. Wordpress.com

ComebaCK interviews Phi Dang, a life coach from Australia - and the first ever interviewee of ComebaCK in blog form back in August 2020. Phi went viral under 'Inhervitality', in June 2020, after posting a supportive thread on male's mental health week. We talk through Phi's immense journey, including her parents meeting on a boat after fleeing the Vietnam war, the grief of losing her father at 19,...

ComebaCK sits down with Simone Heil, a 23 year old maths graduate from Manchester, about her experiences with arthritis sine she was diagnosed at 17. We talk misconceptions about arthritis, the challenges with flare ups, and the stoicism required to deal with it. I'm impressed with Simone's resilient attitude to her situation. You can find out more about arthritis and Simone's story at www.versusa...

ComebaCK chats to Christopher Nguyen, one of the hosts of the Ranting Bananas podcast. We discuss themes from the podcast, why it's important to get uncomfortable, and aims for the future. You can find out more about Christopher at 'The Ranting Bananas' Podcast, and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram and www.thecomebackwithck.wordpress.com. (P.S. Apologies for the slight techni...

ComebaCK interview 25 is with Gareth Craze. Gareth is a coaching psychologist, performance coach, and behavioral scientist, initially from New Zealand, currently living as an expat in Vietnam. We discuss the benefits of his practice, his background in the music industry before moving into academia, how he came back from adversity and uses his experiences to assist his clients today, the four cruci...

ComebaCK sits down with Toro Hinds. Toro is initially from Bermuda, spent some time in the UK, and is now here as an expat in Vietnam, where he is the founder and CEO of his charity, UPP Global. UPP, short for “Uplifting”, aiming to create equal opportunities for the youth, especially those disadvantaged from vulnerable communities, through education and sport. We talk everything to do with UPP’s...