Tell Craig Your Story

Episode 127 - Part 2- Please welcome to the podcast, Simon Jackson, Lead Vocalist of one the best original bands Hogchoker. Simon born in Manchester England, now residing in Shanghai. Simon is currently on tour promoting their new album 2222. A multi-genre 22 track release, celebrating the birthdays of 22 historical characters who would celebrate their 100, 200 or 300th birthday this year. The band have toured Europe, South America and Asia. Hogchoker smashed into the World Record books in 2018, recording and simultaneously releasing 7 versions of their debut album in 7 genres (with over 30 extra musicians). Simon also organises the Shanghai Calling Festival. The 2 tracks you heard on the podcast were Crip Camp and Raise Up Your Voice. Simon breaks down the meaning of some of the songs from the new album and tells some amazing stories about his career. www.hogchoker.net @hogchokerband wechat @simon-jackson https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #hogchoker #2222 #cripcamp #raiseupyourvoice #guinessbookofrecords #simonjackson #tellcraigyourstory #slayer #shanghaicallingfestival #mikepaton #diving #shanghaichina #manchesterengland #saxaphone

Episode 126 - Part 1- Please welcome to the podcast Simon Jackson, Lead Vocalist of one the best original bands Hogchoker. Simon born in Manchester England, now residing in Shanghai. Simon is currently on tour promoting their new album 2222. . A multi-genre 22 track release, celebrating the birthdays of 22 historical characters who would celebrate their 100, 200 or 300th birthday this year. The band have toured Europe, South America and Asia. Hogchoker smashed into the World Record books in 2018, recording and simultaneously releasing 7 versions of their debut album in 7 genres (with over 30 extra musicians). Simon also organises the Shanghai Calling Festival. The 2 tracks you heard on the podcast were Crip Camp and Raise Up Your Voice. Simon breaks down the meaning of some of the songs from the new album and tells some amazing stories about his career. www.hogchoker.net @hogchokerband wechat @simon-jackson https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #hogchoker #2222 #cripcamp #raiseupyourvoice #guinessbookofrecords #simonjackson #tellcraigyourstory #slayer #shanghaicallingfestival #mikepaton #diving #shanghaichina #manchesterengland #saxaphone

Episode 125 - On the night of Syren's Album Release Show, I sat down with Thomas- Guitarist and Steven- Drums. The band is currently on tour in China promoting their new album “Manifest.” They have played in Guangzhou, Beijing, Xi’an, and this weekend will perform at the popular Shanghai Calling festival.  The 2 songs we heard on the podcast were Emile and Maria, both from the new album. The band formed in late 2020 and have released animated film clips on board the RMS White Star, and have also released acoustic versions of the songs on the EP “Marooned”. Syren is led by the powerful vocals of Aika, and the band has a lot of energy on stage. Plans for the future are to record and release a new 20-track rock opera album. Syren is- Aika - Vocals, Thomas- Guitarist, Steven- Drums, Mickey- Bass. Instagram @syrenbandsh Wechat @SyrensLair https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #syren #syrenbandsh #majestic #rockopera #shanghaichina #rmswhitestar #captainslounge #captainaika #marie #emile #shanghaicallingfestival #elliotsmith #metallica #larsulrich #stanger #happybirthday #albumreleaselaunch #england #usa #ireland 

Please welcome to the podcast the Creator of the SC Playbook NRL business, Tim Williams. Tim was born in Cooma Australia where he grew up in a sporting family. Tim's brother Sam Williams played for the Canberra Raiders NRL team. He graduated from Wollongong University and worked with The Daily Telegraph in Sydney. and It was here where he formed a passion for playing Rugby League Super Coach. As I said before, I also play Super Coach and it is so addictive once you understand the game. Tim came 2nd overall in the 2020 season. He created his own business SC Playbook to help players win the major prize of $50,000. They give an in depth analysis of things NRL Super Coach. As of today SC Playbook also includes AFL and Cricket and has 4 podcasts which gives their fans all the latest updates for Super Coach players and subscribers. www.scplaybook.com.au/nrl @scplaybook1 @timwill94 https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #timwilliams #scplaybook #tellcraigyourstory #supercoach #nrl #afl #cricket #canberraraiders #canterburybulldogs #samwilliams #jarrodcroker #andrewjohns #theguru #blokeinabar #magicround #byeround #beerandbreakevens #draftleague #tomsangster #buzzrothfield #paulkent #dailytelegraph #coomaaustralia #wollongonguniversity #thespy #nathancleary

Episode 123- Recorded live from the Swiss Grand Hotel in Shanghai, please welcome to the podcast the amazingly talented musical group Sophie De Quay and Simon Jaccard. Both born in Switzerland, now residing in France, Sophie De Quay have just kicked off their China tour and I was lucky enough to see perform live at the CITIC Rooftop in Shanghai. They are playing songs from they latest album Y which was released in 2021 and have the single- "Burning Bridges and Rooftop. The Ambassador of Switzerland in Beijing announced this tour on National TV in China saying they are his favourite musical artist. Sophie De Quay also performed with the Chinese Choir in France singing songs in Chinese. Sophie De Quay started in 2016 and have toured the world, performing in 14 different countries and playing over 300 shows. They will release a new album in Autumn and will continue to do festival shows in Europe. Sophie and Simon tell some amazing and inspiring road stories.   @sophiedequay @simonjaccard www.sophiedequay.com https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #sophiedequay #simonjaccard #sophiedequayandthewaveguards #tellcraigyourstory #buildingbridges #rooftop #shanghaichina #embassyofswitzerland #abbeyroadmix #beijingnationaltv #france #yalbum #tinaarena #ambassadorofswitzerland #jiatonguniversity #uniofgeneva #singapore

Episode 122 - Doing this podcast live at the famous Hey Day Jazz Club in Shanghai, Its a pleasure to welcome the Co- Founder and CEO of Sanre Entertainment Rene Walter. Rene has recently come back from Singapore, promoting The Doobie Brothers 50 Years Anniversary Concert. Born In St Louis USA, Rene was a lead vocalist in bands that won band competition before moving to LA to continue his music career. But it was his passion for being a Manager for Entertainers and focus his group in Asia, which was a life changing move. He saw Journey play in the USA and later signed Lead Vocalist Arnel Pineda. Arnel and Rene have formed a great partnership with Sanre Entertainment Group. Rene was also manager of Australian born and one of the best guitarist in the world Orianthi. (She was Michael Jackson's Lead Guitarist for his potential last tour.)   Rene is regarded by his peers as one of the best managers in the Entertainment Industry and his talent have nothing but love and respect for his work. Here we talk about Sanre Streaming, meeting Arnel Pineda, creating a band comp for Asian bands, Journey's Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, creating a new app, building new studios and a theatre in China, getting the Purple Rain album from Prince and many great stories.  https://sanreentertainment.com @sanreentertainment  https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #renewalter #sanreentertainment #sanrestreaming #tellcraigyourstory #thedoobiebrothers #prince #edsheeran #anrelpineda #journey #orianthi #michaeljackson #coloneltomparker #elvis #heydayjazzclub #shanghaichina #liveinthephilippines #chicago #stlouisusa #stix #ericlevy #kandabrothers #candlelightred

Part 2 - After the release of the hugely popular debut self titled album, Baby Animals went on a massive world tour supporting Bryan Adams, Van Halen and Robert Plant on the Shaved And Dangerous Tour . Dave talks about how he dealt with the success. Hilarious story about the last show of the Bryan Adams tour. Eddie Van Halen's love for the band. Performing on David Letterman. The missing years with Baby Animals breaking up in 1996 to reforming in 2007. Playing guitar on Grinspoon's New Detention Album. Filling in on Lead Guitar for The Screaming Jets.  Working on Suzi DeMarchi solo album. Touring with Def Leppard and Live in Australia. @daveleslie64 @babyanimalsmusic www.daveleslie.com.au https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #daveleslie #tellcraigyourstory #babyanimals #swignshift #truck #rawbrit #guitarist #suzidemarchi #vanhalen #edwardvanhalen #bryanadams #robertplant #jimmybarnes #coldchisel #richardclapton #grinspoon #rosetattoo #screamingjets #theangels #extreme #inxs #davidletterman #shavedanddangerous #ariaawardwinners #mikechapman #nunobettencort #thisisnottheend #mtv #morecowbell #defleppard #liveband

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 and gained a large following. After trying out for Rose Tattoo, he was later asked to try out for a new band with Suzi DeMarchi on vocals. Soon after they formed Baby Animals and brought out their debut self titled album. The album went x4 Platinum and went Number 1 in the ARIA Charts. The band won 3 ARIA Awards- Best Debut Single "Early Warning" , Best Debut Album, Best Break Through Band. The band toured the world with Bryan Adams, Van Halen and Robert Plant. Baby Animals broke up in 1996 and Dave then played guitar for Australian Rock Icons- Jimmy Barnes and Richard Clapton. The band reformed in 2007 to the high anticipated reunion tour. Baby Animals continue to perform live and record new albums.  Dave's also plays in Truck. @daveleslie64 @babyanimalsmusic www.daveleslie.com.au https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #daveleslie #tellcraigyourstory #babyanimals #swignshift #truck #rawbrit #guitarist #suzidemarchi #vanhalen #edwardvanhalen #bryanadams #robertplant #jimmybarnes #coldchisel #richardclapton #grinspoon #rosetattoo #screamingjets #theangels #extreme #inxs #davidletterman #shavedanddangerous #ariaawardwinners #mikechapman #nunobettencort #thisisnottheend #mtv #morecowbell

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 promotion MKW Wrestling and the first live event was June 2015. Since then they have grown a fan base and continue to bring new talent through the training centre in Shanghai and international talent. Adrian announces the next live event in Shanghai on the podcast. Instagram @mkwchina @adrian_gomez_mkw Wechat - Coco_MKW https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #adriangomez #mkwchina #middlekingdomwrestling #wwe #wcw #wwf #impactzone #luchalibre #arizonausa #harbinchina #shanghaichina #iwatasatoru #mkwchampionship #englishteacher #dcchang #sting #kurtangle #jeffjarrett #zombiedragon

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 band. The future is bright for Kiva and her plans are to record a new album full of original music. At the end of the podcast Kiva sings a small part of an original and shows us her vocal ability. Instagram @kivasun Wechat KivaSun https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #kivasun #jzclub #jzschool #tellcraigyourstory #vocalist #guitarist #shanghaichina #thesmiths #jazzmusic #singer #songwriter #switzerland #usa #chineseeducation

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 won the Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020 and Top 10 Public Welfare Story for 2019. He is a Surgeon at the Shanghai United Family Hospital. Dr Maskay tells this truly inspiring story. To donate blood or find out more information please contact Dr Maskay on wechat @surgeonam or scan the QR code in the picture. https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #drashishmaskay #bloodline #tellcraigyourstory #kathmandunepal #surgeon #savinglives #donateblood #nonprofitorganisation #shanghaichina    

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 start of the tragic Russian War. She tells her story about how Maria and her family escaped. She ran into more troubles along the way in Portugal, moving to the Maldives, deported to Thailand, then Sri Lanka, before finally arriving back in China at the end of last year. Instagram- marsha_all_about Wechat- Masune4ka  https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #mariakovalova #keivukraine #tellcraigyourstory #astrologer #astrology #russianwar #escapefromukraine #contentcreator #vocalist #model #portugal #maldives #srilanka #portugal #volodymyrzelenskyy #asiantravelexpert #nowarinukraine

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 the plans for the Redbox in 2023, being immune to covid and having a vacation in Sanya China. Please leave a message and let us know what you think of the movie? @daniagu Wechat- Red Box Stage https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #daniagu #guxiangping #tellcraigyourstory #redbox #blonde #marilynmonroe #JFK #bradpitt #anadearmas #andrewdominik #joycecaroloates #abortion #alcoholaddiction #drugaddiction #redboxmusicalcabaretshow #netflix #taipeitaiwan #china #thepearl #pearltheatre #phantomoftheopera #huangyi

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 biggest names in the WWE women's division including Rhea Ripley, Shayna Baszler, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair. 2021 she was released from WWE and is currently a pro wrestler on the Independent scene in Florida. In 2022 Jessica was Maximmag Covergirl Quarter Finalist and her art work has been featured in the Orlando Museum of Art . She is in a relationship with AEW Superstar Swerve Strickland. Instagram @jessicaelaban Art work @jaeelectra  https://linktr.ee/jessismore https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #jessicaelaban #wwe #wwenxt #nxt #prowrestler #artist #model #maximmagcovergirl #jessi #jessicakamea #austintexas #volleyball #orlandoartmuseum #shaynablaszler #jamesjohnson #mma #proathlete #swervestrickland #aew #rhearipley #ccw #vincemcmahon #tellcraigyourstory

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 with Metallica in the USA and Europe. We discuss the big questions especially for Australian and Japanese fans, why no dates on the M72 tour? Insane tickets prices? The longevity and health of the band? Metallica cancelling a show in Europe?  Special show celebrating Jonny, and Marsha Zazula, support bands and many great stories. www.metallica.com https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #jasonaird #metallica #luxaeterna #72seasons #m72worldtour #pantera #idisappear #snakepit #australiantour #downloadfestival #jameshetfield #larsulrich #kirkhammett #robertrujillo #awmh #davemustaine