Tell Craig Your Story

Please welcome to the podcast the lead vocalist and co founder of the Italian rock band "Belladonna" Luana Caraffa. Together with Dani Macchi has produced 6 full albums, their first release in 2006 with Metaphysical Attraction. The Noir Album has become popular with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson playing the track "Till Death Do Us Part" on his BBC radio program (Also the first track on the podcast). Belladonna has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock music - Duff McKagen of Guns N Roses, Korn, Nine Inch Nail and Muse. In 2016 they released "The Orchestral Album"  and in 2017 Sound Scape Collection which Hollywood producers are using on their TV and movies. Belladonna music has been featured in "My Cousin Rachel", "Split", "The Equaliser 2" and Micheal Moore documentary. Belladonna has recorded 2 cover songs Kiss "I Was Made For Loving You" and Guns and Roses "Sweet Child Of Mine" which Desmond Child has recently really liked. @luanacaraffa @belladonna_band  Here we talked about growing up in Italy, where she developed her vocal talent, supporting Duff McKagen's band, why people think Belladonna is heavy metal?, working with the Orchestra, creating a mix tape for Belladonna fans? and some amazing road stories.  https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com  https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory  tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com  @tellcraigyourstory Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber #luanacaraffa #tellcraigyourstory #belladonna #leadvocalist #tilldeathdouspart #Italy #duffmckagen #gnr #korn #muse #thenoiralbum #NIN #theorchestraalbum #mixtape #danimacchi #metalhammer #kiss #brucedickinson #ironmaiden michealmoore #split #equaliser2 

Today's podcast we have a very special guest from the USA Casey Bennett. Casey has a story to tell and trust me we only scratched the surface of his amazing career. Born in LA, is the CEO of Bennett Productions, Edge TV and Bikini Destination. I think that Casey has the best job in the world, most males dream work. Judging modelling competition, choosing the best models to come with him to tropical destination and do shoots, film and photograph extreme sports and travel the world with the best musician and film the shows live. Perfect!  Casey is the executive producer of Landmarks Live (also available on Edge TV) which has recently featured the Foo Fighters live at The Acropolis in Greece, Alicia Keys and The Black Eye Peas and hosted by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.  Download the Edge TV App Casey mentions and special offer for subscription to Edge TV https://edgetv.vhx.tv @edgetv @bikini.destinations @ccaseybennett  Here we spoke about watching the Beatles live, working with Mark Cuban, Casey's family, Pamela Anderson in the Baywatch era, his team of staff which include Australian models Bianca Richards and Casey Boonstra,  what he looks for when judging modelling competitions, Foo Fighters in Greece and working with Dave Grohl and many amazing stories. Casey also takes us on tour of his home studio and instruments watch on the Youtube channel Tell Craig Your Story https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCr6P3Ja395SkapnECvOFw?view_as=subscriber https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/  https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory  tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com  @tellcraigyourstory #caseybennett #tellcraigyourstory #bennettproductions #edgetv #bikinidestinations #CEO #executiveproducer #photographer #director #landmarklive #marinadelray #models #bikini #markcuban #thebeatles #foofighters #davegrohl #playboy #extremesports #caseyboonstra #biancarichards 

Please welcome to the podcast Singer, Song Writer and Recording Artist Kristy James. Kristy from Newcastle Australia has been releasing E.P's ever since 2013 with Nobody's Gonna Make Me, 2017 Raw E.P (Both tracks  on the podcast feature the songs "Push" and "Dark Sunglasses" are from this E.P). More recently single Independent and Black Heart. She has been number #2 in the Aria Australian Country Charts and recorded in Nashville. In 2017 she won Australian Songwriter Associate Award. Her new project "Shape Music" focuses on song writing and the music business for inspiring new musicians. www.kristyjames.com https://shapemusic.podbean.com At the start of the podcast i mentioned a competition to any inspiring musicians or band to create a "Tell Craig Your Story" theme song. No longer then 90 seconds and i will announce the winner at the end of the month and will be played at the start of every podcast!  To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast. All the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #kristyjames #shapemusic #raw #push #darksunglasses #singer #songwriter #vocalist #countrymusic #countryrock #tellcraigyourstory #aria #nashville 

Episode #20 We welcome Athlete/ Wrestler and Ring Announcer Reign "The Stallion" Rivers. Reign is currently training to become a Wrestler with AEW Superstar QT Marshall in Atlanta USA. Out of all the podcasts i have done, i don't think i have laughed as much. She has a very charismatic personality and strong drive that is needed to become a professional in the Wrestling Entertainment business. With future goals to be apart of the indy circuit, then NXT or AEW. At the start of the podcast i mentioned a competition to any inspiring musicians or band to create a "Tell Craig Your Story" theme song. No longer then 90 seconds and i will announce the winner at the end of the month and will be played at the start of every podcast!  To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast. All the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #reignthestallionrivers #tellcraigyourstory #WWE #AEW #NXT #MLW #atlanta #wrestler #ringannouncer #wrestlemania #bumps #babyface

Today's Episode we have Sam "Sledge Hammer" Bastin on the podcast. We met in 2016 when i was training at the amazing Tiger Muay Thai Gym ( I recommend everyone go and do some training here as a part of your Phuket Holiday) Sam originally from Australia now residing in Phuket Thailand, is a professional Boxer and MMA fighter. With a Boxing record of 8-0-1 and MMA record of 8-8, this athlete is on his way to bigger and better things. Some of the biggest names in UFC and Martial Arts and all inspiring athlete's are coming to Tiger Muay Thai to learn the trade. Sam has also had pro boxing matches and coached internationally.  Here we talk about growing up near Taree Australia, the state of boxing in Australia, Why does he have 1 loss in his pro boxing career, Why he calls Phuket home now, coaching and boxing overseas, why the name, what can expect from training at Tiger Muay Thai and some very interesting stories about his career as a pro boxer/MMA. Sam's instagram @sam_bastin To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast.(Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #tigermuaythai #sambastin #tellcraigyourstory #MMA #boxer #UFC #martialarts #kickboxing #trainer #coach #athlete

Today we have the amazingly talented and funny Magician /Comedian Justin Rivera. Justin got his first break working at the famous Magic Castle in LA studying his craft. He featured in America's Got Talent where he performed his magic show to millions of fans. Justin has since done numerous world tours and has performed for the Troops in the Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force. He has also worked with One Republic and The Black Eye Peas and has been featured on Comedy Central. Justin has his podcast ROFL The Justin Rivera show, Instagram @thejustinrivera Here we talk about his latest 8 month world tour including Africa and China, what it was like to do shows for the troops, working at the Magic Castle, going on America's Got Talent, performing for Christina Milia's daughter's birthday, what he thinks of reality TV, meeting his boy hood hero, life in LA and a whole bunch of amazing road stories. To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast.(Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #thejustinrivera #justinrivera #tellcraigyourstory #podcast #magician #comedian #americasgottalent #blackeyepeas #comedycentral #magiccastle

We have a very special guest today on the podcast, please welcome Zeda Zhang (Julie Real). Zeda from the USA was the first Asian American female to be signed to the WWE and NXT Superstar and last year signed on to be the first female superstar for wrestling promotion MLW. She has also been a recording artist and model. Growing up she learnt MMA and also competed in this tough sport. Visit Zeda's instagram @zeda_zhang Here we spoke about life in this pandemic, her injuries and how she has overcome them, how she was signed with the WWE , Growing up in the USA as an Asian American, training for MMA, Stories about her family, the state of the WWE at present time, her work with women have had been involved with domestic violence, her current contract with MLW and many amazing road and life stories. Zeda also has a special message in Mandarin for her Chinese fans.  To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast.(Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #zedazhang #tellcraigyourstory #WWE #NXT #mma #MLW

Today we have a special guest on the podcast, the very beautiful and talented Emily Peachey. Emily has featured in movies such as American Pastoral, The Fault In The Stars, Abduction, Step Up, He's Just Not That Into You. She is also featuring as Liza Sampson in the TV Series Paradise Lost which premiers tonight in the USA. Emily has also worked on the HBO TV Series Veep. Visit Emily's instagram @emilypeachey_ www.cameo.com/emilypeachey Here we talk about working in the White House with President Obama, Getting to meet her favourite pop star from NSYNC, travelling to Australia and NZ, tips on making it in Hollywood, her online work with Cameo and amazing stories from behind the scenes of some of the biggest movies and stars in Hollywood.  To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast.(Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #emilypeachey #thefaultinthestars #paradiselost #americanpastoral #tellcraigyourstory #thewhitehouse 

Today's podcast episode 15, I chat to the amazingly funny and talented comedian originally from Los Angles, now based in New York Louis Katz. Louis has travelled the world with his hilarious stand up shows promoting his 2 albums "If These Balls Could Talk" and his recent release of Katz Kills. He has been featured on the Montreal Comedy Festival, Down and Dirty Comedy Show, Comedy Central- This Is Not Happening which has had over 2 million views on Youtube. He has also appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Louis also has his travel podcast Road Heads.   Here we talk about how his touring/ writing has been effected by the Corona Virus outbreak, touring China and having the opportunity to meet Louis at his show in Suzhou, whether to have an agent or no agent, his writing process, how is his ex girlfriend from Portland is going?, the experience of going on Jimmy Fallon and a bunch a funny road stories. At the start of the podcast we here a track from Katz Kill 2008- The Date on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. @louiskatzcomedy To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com/ is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe free to the podcast.(Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #louiskatz #katzkill #iftheseballscouldtalk #roadheadspodcast #tellcraigyourstory #jimmyfallon

When i came back to Australia last year i asked my friend who are the new up and coming original bands from Newcastle and Ben just said "Craig you have to see this band "Outer Control". So i was lucky enough to do a podcast in the bands rehearsal studio. The band is Gene- Guitar and vocals, Damo- Guitar and vocals, JT- Drums, Lewis- Bass and vocals. Punk rock band that has just released their first E.P and are in the process of recording their first studio album. The guys have hit the road touring in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to promote the E.P and new album. We hear 2 tracks "Just Hit Repeat" and my favourite "Separate Ways"  Here we talk about the Newcastle music scene, how the Corona Virus is effecting the recording/touring, how the band formed, being on the road and some funny stories as a touring original punk band. Check out Outer Control http://www.outercontrol.bandcamp.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3muPUPAPvxDrErtYjEMiPQ To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded (Spotify, Apple/Itunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio etc) (and all the social medias- Youtube, V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #tellcraigyourstory #outercontrol #punkband #separateways #justhitrepeat     

Episode 13, Lucky 13 We welcome to the podcast my friend Tony Fehr. Tony and I met in Qingdao China, where we embarked on an amazing 2 week tour of teaching public students in rural China. Tony then went back to his home land of Edmonton Canada and opened up his business "Victorian Grooming Company" selling beard oil formula. www.victoriangrooming.com Tony has also created the podcast "The Footy and Toke Show" talking all thing football (or soccer in Australia). @thefootyandtokeshow linktr.ee/footyandtoke Here we talk about his time in China, his once in a life time train ride that changed his life, his love for football, Victorian Grooming Company, Why he came to China and why did he decide to leave, and some interesting tour stories. To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" podcast is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded (and all the social medias- V.K, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter Instagram). Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #tellcraigyourstory #tonyfehr #thefootyandtokeshow #victoriangrooming #canada #china 

Please welcome to the podcast from Albania, the talented Author, 25 year old Sabina Seferi. I met Sabina in the beautiful city of Qingdao China and she was telling me about how she has come to China to be inspired to write a book. In 2019 she published her first book titled "Gezuar". The first release of her book has already sold out. Sabina continues to travel around the world and is currently writing her 2nd book which will be released in the near future for international release. I caught up with her in Malta and we talked about how the book was made, the release of "Gezuar", women's day, what were her inspirations, growing up in Albania, is the book about her personal experiences?, being a role model for girls in her country and a bunch of travel stories. You can follow Sabina @sabinaseferi To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" is available to download and stream, please click on the link-https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded. Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #sabinaseferi #gezuar #tellcraigyourstory #albania #writer #author  

I love these feel good stories. People doing everything and anything to make their dreams come true. Let me introduce Nathan Halls. Nathan from Newcastle Australia has featured in reality TV Shows Peter Powers and the Bachelor. He has also featured in Home And Away, Short Films (Voices) and TV commercials. But got his big break featuring in the 2016 war movie Hacksaw Ridge which was produced by Mel Gibson and actors Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn. We sat down in Newcastle and talked about Nathan's acting career, how he got his big break with Hacksaw Ridge, what it was like working with Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn, his opinion on reality TV, his experience in the USA, and a whole bunch of behind the scene stories. Please visit Nathan's website https://www.starnow.com.au/nathanhalls and checkout his Youtube page To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" is available to download and stream, please click on the link-   linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded. Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #nathanhalls #tellcraigyourstory #hacksawridge #melgibson #vincevaughn #peterpowers #homeandaway   

Episode number 10 is a special podcast. We welcome from England Nigel Royle or otherwise known as the Shanghai Psychic. Nigel has had an amazing career as a Writer, Businessman, Entrepreneur and Psychic Reader. Here we spoke about how he became a psychic reader, tips for people who want to do reading themselves, what he says to people who don't believe or are sceptical and some interesting stories about his previous readings in China. At the end of the podcast i put Nigel on the spot and he did a reading for me live and i asked him about my future career. Nigel mentions my business/ Tell Craig Your Story Podcast and a previous romantic interest!  You can visit Nigel's website at www.nigelroyle.com or visit his Facebook page to book a reading.  To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" is available to download and stream, please click on the link-   linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded. Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #tellcraigyourstory #nigelroyle #shanghaipsychic #shanghai #psychicreading

21 year old Jack Steed is our guest on the podcast. We met at the famous Camel Sports Bar in Shanghai and was blown away by his stories and achievements he has already accomplished. From the Central Coast in Australia, Jack has work with Jack Newton as a Jnr Coordinator and is now on an New Colombo Plan- Australian Government Scholarship which has taken him all over Asia including the Royal Ancient Golf Club. Meeting up with English golfer and gold medalist- Justin Rose. Here we talk about his night out with Steve Aoki and Nelly in Macau, all things sports, where has the bad boys gone in modern sport?, the central coast, working at pizza hut, the corona virus, nrl supercoach. To find out where "Tell Craig Your Story" is available to download and stream, please click on the link-   linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory and subscribe to the podcast, so you know when the latest episode has been uploaded. Any feedback/suggestions or businesses that would like to promote on the podcast, please email tellcraigyourstory@hotmail.com or @tellcraigyourstory #tellcraigyourstory #jacksteed #justinrose #nelly #steveaoki #australiangovernmentscholarship #bulldogs #nrl #supercoach #jacknewton #royalancientgolfclub #coronavirus #tokyoolympics