Darren McStay

HACK MOJO

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

This podcast is all about performance. Performance as the result of how we live, think, move, breathe, and speak. Actor, filmmaker, and performance coach Darren McStay interviews top performers and practitioners from the worlds of creative arts, science, sport, business, and communication to unlock the secrets to living your best life. We’ll hear from people at every stage of their journey, sharing real stories and practical insights so we can all learn to gain, train, and maintain our inner flame. Welcome to Hack Mojo.

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Darren McStay

Episodes

A Fine Musical Spanking With Will (From The Albert) Moore 28.12.2025 57:07:15

In this episode, Darren sits down with long-time friend and legendary Brighton music promoter Will Moore, the man behind 25 years of live music at the Prince Albert, a grassroots venue that launched countless bands and helped shape the UK live scene. Will shares the rarely-heard reality of running a venue, dealing with agents, keeping bands happy, handling egos, spotting red flags, and staying afl...

Comedy, Tragedy and the Human Condition with Alistair Logan 11.12.2025 1:10:13

In this episode, Darren sits down with actor, writer, director and language educator Alistair Logan for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity and the strange beauty of living between cultures. Alistair shares his journey from Canada to England to Finland, reflecting on childhood, creativity, spirituality, tragedy, cultural clashes and the personal contradictions that shape an artist...

Shoot For The Moon & Stay Tenacious With André Noël Chaker 26.11.2025 1:23:20

In this episode of Hack Mojo, Darren sits down with André Noël Chaker, author, lawyer, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, musician and one of Finland’s most respected communicators. From his turbulent childhood in Montreal to becoming a leading voice in Finnish leadership and rhetoric, André shares the real story behind his positivity, resilience and what Darren calls his “unfuckwithable energy.” They...

Positivity, Performance, and Finding Your Voice with Rebecca Ward 10.11.2025 1:16:45

In this first episode of Hack Mojo, Darren speaks with actor, voiceover artist, and public speaking coach Rebecca Ward. Together they explore the power of positivity, resilience, and creative flow, from navigating rejection in the arts to rediscovering passion through movement, mindfulness, and self-expression. Rebecca shares her insights on mental fitness, therapy, performance preparation, and ho...