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Its an absolute honour to welcome to the podcast founding member of arguably the biggest Australian rock band in the early 90's, and one of my all time favourite bands, Guitarist Dave Leslie. (The first album I ever bought was Baby Animals). Dave was born in Sydney Australia, he learnt guitar at the early age before playing in some local bands. He formed the Cold Chisel tribute band Swing Shift an...

Episode 119 - Please welcome to the podcast, Founder of the Independent Pro Wrestling company Middle Kingdom Wrestling (MKW) in China, Adrian Gomez. Born in the USA, Adrian has been attending the WWF / WWE, WCW and Independent pro wrestling since a young age. It wasn't until 2010 that he decided to make the move to Harbin China. After meeting other promoters and talent, he decided to create his pr...

Episode 118- Please welcome to the podcast the talented and beautiful vocalist, Kiva Sun. Born and raised in Shanghai China. She is the new up and coming star in the Shanghai music scene. Kiva attended the JZ School in Shanghai where she was taught by some of the best Jazz Musicians in China. I was lucky enough to see her first performance at the JZ Club where she arranged all the music for the ba...

Please welcome to the podcast this amazing human being Dr Maskay. Born in Nepal, now residing in Shanghai China. In 2017 he founded the non profit organisation "Bloodline" which is saving lives.. He leads a team of expat volunteers to organise blood drives and educational campaigns. China has no long term established tradition of giving blood, which is why Bloodline is so important. Dr Maskay has...

Episode 116 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talented and beautiful Maria Kovalova. Born in Kiev Ukraine, she moved to Shanghai China at a young age where she was studying, singing and a Astrologer,. Maria is an amazing vocalist and you can see videos on her Instagram. But she has come onto the podcast to talk about her 2022. Maria was back visiting her family in the Ukraine during the sta...

Please welcome back to the podcast the Creative Director of the Redbox Theatre show Dania Gu. This episode of the podcast Dania reviews the highly controversial movie that was released on Netflix in 2022, Blonde.  Based on the 2000 novel Blonde, written by Joyce Carol Oates, is the fictionalised story on the life of Marilyn Monroe, it is not a biography. Directed by Andrew Dominik. We also discuss...

Episode 114 - I'm honoured to welcome to the podcast the beautiful and talented Pro Wrestler, Model and Artist Jessica Elaban. Born in Austin Texas USA, she graduated at Concordia Uni Texas while playing Volleyball at a state level.  Jessica signed to the WWE / NXT in 2017 and made her first match on the October 7th. She has wrestled under the name of Jessi Kamea and has worked with some of the bi...

Episode 113- 2 weeks ago, I was just about to go to bed when suddenly, I get all these messages that Metallica have released a new single Lux Aeterna, a new album "72 Seasons" due out next April and new M72 World Tour for 2023 and 2024. What better way to get back founder of the "Metclub/ Legacy Members Unofficial Page" Jason Aird to talk all things METALLICA. Jason has just come back from 2 tours...

Episode 112- Please welcome to the podcast the very talented musician Kirk Kenney. Born in St Petersburg Florida USA, Kirk has a major in Education Technology. For over a decade, he has been the leading figure in American Folk Music in China, using his music to bridge the gap in the cultural divides and create positive energy when playing live. 2016 he was awarded a full grant from the US State De...

Episode 111 - Please welcome to the podcast, Shamanic Healer Inen Vai. Born in Lima Peru, now residing in Shanghai China, Inen holds degrees in Education and Law/ Political Science.. He has been a mindful meditation practitioner since 2014. In 2017 Inen begin to study biomagnetism therapy. In 2018 he was empowered in the Shamanic Inca Lineage by Maria Apaza in the mountains of Paucartambo Cusco in...

Episode 110 - Please welcome to the podcast the amazingly talented  Interdisciplinary Artist Redic. His current Art Exhibition- The Prelude to Rubies In The Rubble, The Humanity Chapters of Redic. An empowerment exhibition experience, is now showing at the Shanghai Culture Square, until Chinese new year. Then Redic will take his Art exhibition to tour Europe. The exhibition has been 12 years in th...

Part 2 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talent lead vocalist of the Pearl Theatre's house band Ksenia Kokhaney. Ksenia, born in Birobidzhan, Jewish autonomous Region, Russia, she begun singing at an early age wanting to perform any chance she could. She joined a rock band and they moved to China. After a few years of playing in different cities in China, Owner of The Pearl Theatre Grant Oh...

Episode 108 - Part 1 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talent lead vocalist of the Pearl Theatre's house band Ksenia Kokhaney. Ksenia, born in Birobidzhan, Jewish autonomous Region, Russia, she begun singing at an early age wanting to perform any chance she could. She joined a rock band and they moved to China. After a few years of playing in different cities in China, Owner of The Pearl Th...

Episode 107 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talented Stand Up Comedian Li Ying. Born on a farm in China now residing in Shanghai. Ying a strong independent woman paints vivid pictures of her rural upbringing, Malaysian Islands and "first world problems" in megacity Shanghai, via her jokes.  Ying has risen very quickly in the Shanghai comedy scene and has seen her perform in Hangzhou, Shen...

Part 2 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talented visual artist, producer and DJ, Rachel McInerney. Born in New Jersey USA, she graduated from Art School in Pennsylvania. She moved to Shanghai in 2018 and went on to collaborate with pop punk band Fliphouse, doing vocals on the second studio album and touring China in 2021. Rachel formed shoe-gaze and techno band Snuff Disco and have 2 membe...

Part 1 - Please welcome to the podcast the very talented visual artist, producer and DJ, Rachel McInerney. Born in New Jersey USA, she graduated from Art School in Pennsylvania. She moved to Shanghai in 2018 and went on to collaborate with pop punk band Fliphouse, doing vocals on the second studio album and touring China in 2021. Rachel formed shoe-gaze and techno band Snuff Disco and have 2 membe...

Episode 104- Please welcome to the podcast the very talented Marketing Expert Errol Vas. Born in Alberta Canada, now residing in Hangzhou China, Errol has risen to the top in the Marketing field. Having majors in Art and Marketing, At 23, he started his own business and made 35k in the first month.  He now has large accounts in USA, Australia, China, Malaysia and India. Errol features in Tech Maga...

Episode 103 - Please welcome to the podcast the talented business owner of "Oxford English" Jonny Morgan. Born in England now living in Shanghai China, he graduated in a Master of Education at Oxford University. He has taught English in Spain and China having taught students of all ages.  When I met Jonny last year he was the Academic Co-Ordinator before deciding this year to resign and focus on h...

Episode 102- Please Welcome to the podcast the very talented 17 year old musician Piper Butcher. Piper was born and raised in Newcastle Australia, she has won numerous awards including best talent and the new star award. Piper has a passion for playing music and started busking up and down the east coast of Australia. Adding original songs to her set she combines a mix of blues, rock and country P...

Today we are doing something different for this episode, an online podcast to discuss the topic- "The Shanghai lockdown 2022". Here to discuss this are Josh Pemberton from England, Jason Schaller from Canada and Ceci Zhang from China. All the guests were living in Shanghai during this period. Hear about how they survived this hardcore lockdown, being in lockdown at a school and having to sleep the...

We are back after a 2 month break!!!!! Please welcome to the podcast Edgar Choi. Edgar has grown a very popular law firm in Shenzhen, catering for the foreign (teaching) community in China, helping them with Corporate and Labour Law cases.  Born in Hong Kong, he graduated at the Fudan University Law School. Edgar has published 2 books "Intellectual Property, Commercial Company and Economic Law In...

Episode 99- One more episode to go! Please welcome to the podcast the very talented award winning Artist Skye Elizabeth James. Born in Tamworth now living in Newcastle Australia. Skye has studied photography and has had a passion for creating amazing art work. The creation of Art Side Of The Moon, Skye gets inspiration from personal experiences and has had the ideas for fund raising for non profit...

Episode 98- Please welcome to the podcast, Founder of Pops Gaming in Shanghai, Julie Popelka.  Born in Chicago USA, Julie grew up in a musical household and pursued the arts throughout her schooling. After university and four years of teaching music in Houston, Texas, she decided to move to Shanghai as a music teacher in 2018.  Pops Gaming was born in January 2021, with a small birthday party at a...

Episode 97- I love these podcasts where you can feel the passion and dedication to live music and entertainment. Please welcome Carol Jin. Born in Shanghai, China, Carol has worked in the music industry for 7 years. She graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music majoring in Arts management in 2018. She did internships including the National Arts Center Canada and Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai. S...

Episode 96- Excited to welcome to the podcast musician Stu Rudd, bass player for one of my favourite Australian rock bands The Superjesus. Stu born in Adelaide South Australia, he played a few instruments and was apart of forming the band in 94. They released their first EP Eight Step Rail in 97 and won 2 ARIA Awards. In 98 the band recorded their first studio album Sumo to rave reviews and toured...