On the Couch with MEX

The second part of the conversation with Charles Goldstuck on Cape Talk on the show The Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers  Goldstuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of GoldState Music, a private investment firm focused on the music sector. The firm’s funds primarily invest in music rights and in businesses requiring growth and expansion capital, positioning it at the forefront...

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk hosted globally renowned music executive and investor Charles Goldstuck on Thursday, 23rd April. Goldstuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of GoldState Music, a private investment firm focused on the music sector. The firm’s funds primarily invest in music rights and in businesses requiring growth and expansion capital, positioning it at the forefront...

CapeTalk's The Business of Entertainment, featuring special guest Brent Leo Smith, founder of Painted Dog TV. Join us for what promises to be a compelling conversation with a pioneer in wildlife media. Founded by Brent Leo Smith, Painted Dog TV is a groundbreaking wildlife media company redefining how audiences experience the natural world.

Renowned wildlife filmmaker and safari specialist Brent Leo Smith joined Martin Myers on The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk. As co-founder of PaintedDog. TV, Smith has pioneered groundbreaking live-streamed conservation moments from elephant collaring to rhino dehorning, bringing African wildlife experiences to global audiences in real time. With decades of experience across Southern and E...

Part two of my conversation on Cape Talk with Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, who serves on the Board of Directors of AfrikaBurn and recently assumed the role of Board Chair. With university degrees spanning Commerce, Environmental Economics, and Biodiversity Conservation, Politics and Governance, Michael has followed a diverse and unconventional career path, driven in part by his passions for nature and w...

On the show, The Business of Entertainment, we have a special guest, Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, who serves on the Board of Directors of AfrikaBurn and recently assumed the role of Board Chair. With university degrees spanning Commerce, Environmental Economics, and Biodiversity Conservation, and Politics and Governance, Michael has pursued a diverse and unconventional career path, driven in part by his...

In Part 2 of the conversation, Martin Myers and Steve van Schaik go deeper into what it takes to sustain a creative venture in a small town like McGregor. Steve reflects on the realities behind the dream, balancing artistic vision with financial sustainability, and building an audience beyond the usual urban circuits. He shares how At The Courtyard has grown organically, shaped by both the local c...

CapeTalk’s  Business of Entertainment  features  Steve van Schaik , founder of  At The Courtyard bistro + theatre  in the Western Cape town of McGregor.  In conversation with  Martin Myers , Steve shares how he and his wife, Meg, left the corporate world to create a vibrant creative hub where food, music, theatre, and storytelling bring people together.  What began as a dream in 2018 has grown int...

Part 2 with the superb Marcus Brewster, where you'll hear him delve into the global business of books, and we also talk about the elephant in the room. Enjoy the conversation from my Cape Talk-hosted show, The Business of Entertainment, which airs every Thursday evening at 9 pm and is rebroadcast on Sunday at 9 pm.

I was in conversation with Marcus Brewster on The Show Business of Entertainment. From Pop Idol judge to global PR powerhouse to mystery/thriller novelist based in Malta, Marcus brings decades of international experience to the discussion. We’ll unpack the global publishing industry, what drives bestsellers, and the business behind the books.

Enjoy my brilliant guest's second sitting, Damon Forbes, CEO and founder of Breakout Events, from our show on cape talk Damon Forbes is one of the key architects behind South Africa’s live events and festival landscape, shaping the concerts, tours, and large-scale experiences that bring thousands together across the country. From international touring shows to iconic outdoor festivals, his influen...

A conversation with Damon Forbes, CEO and Founder of BreakOut Events. Damon Forbes is one of the key architects behind South Africa’s live events and festival landscape, shaping the concerts, tours, and large-scale experiences that bring thousands together across the country. From international touring shows to iconic outdoor festivals, his influence on the live entertainment industry is undeniabl...

Rising South African music supervisor and entrepreneur Nikilitha Mantungwa joins Martin Myers to unpack the evolving landscape of sync licensing for independent artists. At just 23 years old, Nikilitha has already made remarkable strides in the music industry. Her journey began during her gap year after high school, when she worked as a sync licensing agent and landed her first major placement on...

Nikilitha Mantungwa: A Conversation on the Business of Entertainment & Sync Licensing. an insightful and inspiring conversation as rising South African music supervisor and entrepreneur Nikilitha Mantungwa joins Martin Myers to unpack the evolving landscape of sync licensing for independent artists. At just 23 years old, Nikilitha has already made remarkable strides in the music industry.

We had the brilliant Tim Parr in conversation with me on CapeTalk on Thursday, 15th January at 9 pm, chatting about his musical journey. Tim Parr first came to national prominence in the southern-rock blues band Baxtop, where he shared guitar duties with Larry Amos in the Joburg club scene of 1976. Rising quickly to the top of the national circuit and winning the SABC battle of the bands, they rec...

We have the brilliant Tim Parr in conversation, chatting about his musical journey with me. Tim Parr first came to national prominence in the southern-rock blues band Baxtop, where he shared guitar duties with Larry Amos in the Joburg club scene of 1976. Rising quickly to the top of the national circuit and winning the SABC battle of the bands, they recorded “Work it Out” for Warner Brothers in 19...

LESSONS FROM MY FATHER – A celebration of fatherhood My good friend Steve Anderson has his book out, published by Melinda Ferguson – “Lessons From My Father.” We discussed why the work is essential. I am delighted that I managed to get my dear friend Sipho Mabuse “Hotstix “ into the book, as well as Siphokazi Jonas. This has been a labour of love and dedication for Steve - Please enjoy.

A Journey of Change, Creativity & Purpose with Hedley Manicom who was in studio on Thursday, 11 December at Cape Talk. The  Business of Entertainment welcomed Hedley Manicom, co-owner of Owl’s Rest Farm, for a compelling conversation about transformation, creativity, and the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Hedley Manicom, A Journey of Change, Creativity and Purpose on the Business of Entertainment. The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk welcomed Hedley Manicom, co-owner of Owl’s Rest Farm, for a compelling conversation about transformation, creativity, and the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. What began as a “good little business” quickly evolved, under their leadership, into a destinat...

Part 2 of my conversation with Jon Savage from the Cape Talk Show, the Business of Entertainment. Is it too late to start podcasting? Show producer - Barry Maré

Jon Savage joined Cape Talk’s The Business of Entertainment with host Martin Myers, exploring the Big Question: Is It Too Late to Start Podcasting? Jon Savage is  a trailblazing media entrepreneur. His work is reshaping how creators build, scale, and own their futures. Savage is  the founder of The Africa Podcast Network, the continent’s largest podcast network with 41% market share, and it is a c...

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk welcomed a powerhouse guest — Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal, a leading voice in South Africa’s creative and music education sectors. Dr. Leal unpacked “The DIY Musician, Portfolio Careers, Creative Districts, and Innovations in the Creative Industries” — a must-listen discussion for artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the evolving creati...

Fresh off-air, Indi Chawla, Head of International Relations at The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), discusses the business of entertainment, the future of music rights, and how global licensing frameworks are reshaping value for creators. Now based in London, Chawla leads international strategy for the MLC — the U.S. digital mechanical rights organisation responsible for collecting and distr...

The humble, gracious, Arthur Goldstuck (CEO, World Wide Worx, Editor-in-Chief, Gadget, Columnist, Sunday Times), was our keynote speaker at the 15th edition of Music Exchange (MEX25) last weekend. While he was in town, he also made time to visit the BOE studio @capetalk to discuss his latest book, which unpacks making complex issues exciting and understandable in our AI-driven world.

What a stunning exclusive interview on Cape Talk with Robin S. She is  The Queen of Club Anthems. Hailing from Queens, New York, Robin Stone, better known as Robin S, burst onto the global stage in the early 1990s with her house anthem “Show Me Love”.   Special thanks to Paris Toon and Andy Heynes for making this  conversation happen.