On the Couch with MEX

Martin and Jazzathon founder Craig Parks get to grips with what 2022's Jazzathon's June return teases, and a little more about Craig's road to here.

Martin sat down with Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks to talk through a 25-year journey in keeping the arts and artists alive, no matter the cost.

Meet Grant Eglin, in conversation with Martin. A wonderful, animated character made up of stock that's seen and experienced it all. This frank interaction offers the attuned listener a masterclass in entrepreneurship you're not likely to find anywhere else. Enjoy.

Martin sat down with Johannesburg's Snatch 32 live music venue-owners, Rory Sandilands and Dylan Lombard, to talk through what its taken to get through a pandemic in the live arena, all while grooming the likes of Ed Sheeran along the way.

Martin and I continue to interview local and international creatives to better understand their reality and learn from them too. In this session, Martin picks my brain to find out where I'm at and my take on the state of play. Enjoy.

Award-winning South African blues rock guitarist DAN PATLANSKY  released his new studio album SHELTER OF BONES  on 25th February 2022 . The album was recorded over a three-year period from 2019-2021. Martin sat with the guitar-wizard to capture another stellar 30-minute session well worth your time.

Laverne is a style influencer, ambassador, and model living in Dubai. Find out what this all means in today's world and how you can apply some of her lessons to your routine and work to grow and prosper. Oh, and follow her on Instagram: lavern_tm - she's a mine!

Sibongile Mngoma made a name for herself as one of the few cross-over artists in South Africa in recent years. She also heads up Iam4thearts as an arts activist. Sibongile quickly moved from opera to classical to jazz and gospel, becoming a prevalent feature in the corporate market. She’s won two significant awards, too – The Standard Bank Young Artist Award and the FNB Vita Award for Best Opera F...

Multi-instrumentalist David Watkyns, yes, with a 'y' ;-)  is a joy to behold, his recent Springbok Nude Girls inclusion aside. This interview, conducted by Martin, is glorious. Please enjoy. 

In this week's podcast, multi-award-winning producer, singer, songwriter, respected vocal coach and performer, RJ Benjamin unpacks the genesis of songs.

SAMPRA and #MEXCONNECT  Be inspired by and learn from professional artists, while learning just how you too can propel your career in 2022. Hosted by Martin Myers, Jason Curtis and Craig Parks, with special guest, Dylan Red.

SAMPRA  & #MEXCONNECT  Be inspired by and learn from professional artists, while learning just how you too can propel your career in 2022. Hosted by Martin Myers, Jason Curtis and Anton Marshall, with special guest, Jason Benson.

In late 2021, MEX went on tour with SAMPRA, taking a select few local entertainment industry heavyweights in musician Chad Saaiman, events specialist Craig Parks and music media strategist Jason Curtis along for the ride. The intention? To impart valuable, life-lived experience to a new generation of future hitmakers. Enjoy this, the first of three such immersions. Listen, share, and make the circ...

The name Benjy Mudie is well known and respected within the music industry for his contribution in establishing and growing the careers of countless musicians, both local and international. Martin sat with him to unpack his journey to here. Commit 18 minutes and you'll walk away richer for having made the investment.

Engineering graduate, now Pilates instructor, Natalie Collins talks openly and frankly about her journey to Singapore and making a massive life change work for her.

We spoke to Molife Kumona, Editor-in-Chief of GQ South Africa, about the genesis of Sipho Mabuse on the cover of the GQ Jan/ Feb 2022 issue, out now. Listen to Molife talking about the thought process behind putting Sipho on the cover. This interview was recorded on the 26th of October 2021, at Sipho’s home, during the shoot for the cover feature.

Jann Klose is an award-winning* pop singer-songwriter who has released six albums and two EPs. Klose was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States. Jann's latest studio album, In Tandem , is out now via Gallo/Sheer in Africa and SONY/The Orchard, elsewhere. The record features collaborations with Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Peter Gabriel, Karen Zoid, Tamara Dey, RJ Benjamin and...

Nicholas Wolpe is the current CEO of Liliesleaf, one of South Africa's foremost national heritage sites. Here, in conversation with Martin, listen to Nicholas regale stories about the late-great Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as well as his take on the state of the nation.

This is for our last podcast for 2021. Thank you, again, my friends, what a journey! Here's something from the beginning of the year that continues to resonate from the glorious Siphokazi Jonas. Onward and upward.

We sat with Sylvestre Kabassidi at SAMPRA workshop in November 2021. This Congolese-born singer/ songwriter is a rebel with a sensitive soul, whose music breaks stereotypes and takes African songs in new  and exciting directions. Sylvestre represents the new generation of African artists emphasizing fragile melodies.

A custodian and ambassador of all things South African music-related, Nils took time out of his busy, now UK--based, reality to reflect on his journey in music and all that has impacted his life to now. Enjoy his intimate chat with Martin, here.

I had the rare privilege of spending 25 minutes in the company of the legendary Josh Groban. Deep listen to what he shared and take away the many lessons this session offers. Josh is a megastar because, beyond talent, he's plugged into the people who got and keep the chart-topper where he is today. Enjoy.

Martin sat down with the dynamic Jozi duo to talk through their collective lived experience as young musicians paving a path despite the pandemic.

Derek Geddes is a fashion industry enthusiast and founder of The Apparel Report Podcast. His work has lead him to collaborate with multiple education institutes, retailers, NGO's and industry bodies across the continent including: Old Khaki, Truworths, TFG and Mozambique Fashion Week. Martin caught up with him in Joburg to talk all things thread counted and more.

Ex-5fm producer and podcasting wiz, Spike Ballantine sat with Martin to talk through the murky world of podcasts, delivering crystal clear clarity on just how to approach the beast that is streaming.