Tell Craig Your Story

Small Paul AKA 小 保罗 (Paul Copeland) - England - Creative Director / Artist / DJ

Episode 157- Small Paul AKA 小 保罗 (Paul Copeland) joins me in the studio. Born in England now residing in Shanghai, he is a man of many talents. He has won many awards over his career as a Creative Director at the Mill and Writer. Paul was also a DJ for 20 years and has also been a comedian. 

During the Covid lockdown, Paul decided to dress up and take photos of famous people. This collection of pictures has turned into a published book and his work can be seen at his Exhibition "Self Bore Traits" at Found Gallery Shanghai. The book and photos are now available. Paul has recently been involved in the 48 hour Film Project and speaks at the PechaKucha night.

Paul talks about his exhibition, working with Johnny Rotten of The Sex Pistol and meeting Oasis in New York.

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Part 2 - Ian Badenhorst - South Africa - Award Winning Stand Up Comedian

Part 2 - Finally, I got to do a podcast with award winning Comedian Ian Badenhorst. Born in South Africa, now residing in Shanghai China. Ian was a DJ and working with one of the biggest Chinese Entertainment company, but becoming a Stand Up Comedian was his passion with stories and jokes about living in China as a foreigner and having a Chinese wife. He has performed with International Comedians Tom Green and Jackie Fabulous. 

Ian has carved his name in the Shanghai comedy scene and has become the first Foreign Entertainer to get a full time Comedian Visa. In September, he won Comedian Of The Year at the "That's Shanghai" Awards night. Ian is a regular at the popular Spicy Comedy and is currently doing his "My Life In China" show to rave reviews. @ianbadenhorst www.ianbadenhorst.net

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Part 1 - Ian Badenhorst - South Africa - Award Winning Stand Up Comedian

Part 1- Finally, I got to do a podcast with award winning Comedian Ian Badenhorst. Born in South Africa, now residing in Shanghai China. Ian was a DJ and working with one of the biggest Chinese Entertainment company, but becoming a Stand Up Comedian was his passion with stories and jokes about living in China as a foreigner and having a Chinese wife. He has performed with International Comedians Tom Green and Jackie Fabulous. 

Ian has carved his name in the Shanghai comedy scene and has become the first Foreign Entertainer to get a full time Comedian Visa. In September, he won Comedian Of The Year at the "That's Shanghai" Awards night. Ian is a regular at the popular Spicy Comedy and is currently doing his "My Life In China" show to rave reviews. @ianbadenhorst www.ianbadenhorst.net

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Part 2 - Skinny O.G - Cameroon - Hip Hop Artist / Founder of Black China Music Company

Episode 154- Please welcome to the podcast Hip Hop/ Rap Artist Skinny O.G. Born in Cameroon and grew up in New York USA. He begun break dancing at the age of 7 years old. He developed his own style of hip hop / rap and has played in Cameroon, France and cities in the USA.

In 2015 he moved to Shanghai and in 2016 was the founder of Black China Music Company. Here he is producing Hip Hop Artists in Asia and collaborating with some of the best International Hip Hop Artists. He has an energetic live performance and has played hundreds of shows in China. 

The first track you heard on the podcast was "Amerikkka" off his 2024 album Red Money Gang. Instagram @skinny_og @black_china_baby

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Part 1 - Skinny O.G - Cameroon - Hip Hop Artist / Founder of Black China Music Company

Episode 153- Please welcome to the podcast Hip Hop/ Rap Artist Skinny O.G. Born in Cameroon and grew up in New York USA. He begun break dancing at the age of 7 years old. He developed his own style of hip hop / rap and played in Cameroon, France and cities in the USA.

In 2015 he moved to Shanghai and in 2016 was the founder of Black China Music Company. Here he is producing Hip Hop Artists in Asia and collaborating with some of the best International Hip Hop Artists. He has an energetic live performance and has played hundreds of shows in China. 

The first track you heard on the podcast was "Who Dat" off his 2024 album Red Money Gang. Instagram @skinny_og @black_china_baby

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Ho Ho Lun - Hong Kong China - International Pro Wrestler

Its an honour to welcome to the podcast Pro Wrestler and Promoter Ho Ho Lun. Born in Hong Kong China, Ho Ho was trained by legend The Slam. His debut match was June 2009. Ho Ho was the founder of wrestling promotion Hong Kong Pro Wrestling. He has travelled to wrestle in the Philippines, Macau, Singapore and England. In 2016 he moved to the US to join NXT / WWE. He also appeared on AEW in 2021

He currently lives in Osaka Japan and is wrestling in the Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling. He is also working behind the scenes and is a commentator. Ho Ho will be performing at the MKW Pro Wrestling show in Shanghai on the 14th September. Instagram @hoholun719

Adrian Gomez- Episode 119

Zombie Dragon/ MA- Episode 132

Big Sam- Episode 141

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George Lobo - Brazil - Digital Design / Entrepreneur

Episode 151 - Please welcome to the podcast Digital Design and Entrepreneur George Lobo. Born in Sao Paulo Brazil, now residing in Shanghai China. His wild creativity shines in his collaborations with local and international clients in China. George is the Founder of the Shanghai Bald Society, which is raising awareness with young men's mental health who have lost their hair. George is also the host of PechaKucha Night Shanghai and their next show is the 15th of August- The Great Architecture and Design Special.

George was also apart of the Space Expo, X Change Talk and is a talented photographer. On his down time, George is a Southern Kung Fu Master. Instagram/ wechat- @georgelobo

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Will Kemp - England - Singer/ Song Writer / Recording Artist

Episode 150- Please welcome to the podcast British Musician Will Kemp. Born in Macclesfield England, he graduated in Computer Science at the Edinburgh University and was involved in theatre and music at the Edinburgh Festival, one of the biggest Art and Music Festivals in the world.

He moved to China and formed the band Waidiren and has played shows all throughout China. His band has recorded and made music videos at The Shrine Shanghai. Will now resides in Chiang Mai Thailand and made an announcement on the podcast that Shanghai band Dirty Fingers will be playing shows in Chiang Mai in August with Shanghai based bands MuMuMu and Will's band Waidiren will also be playing. The track we heard at the start of the podcast was titled "Vanishing Messages* @waidiren_sh @ohdirtyfingers

As most of you know, I have had Shanghai artist Yanran singing her amazing vocals on the Tell Craig Your Story theme song for 2 years now. (You can find my podcast with Yanran episode 5, February 2020 on all the streaming services) 
But with a new season upcoming, we have decided to have a new theme song, and we want you or your band to make it. 
*No longer then a minute
*MP3 format.
*Must mention Tell Craig Your Story at least once.

Winner will receive 1k Yuan and will be played at the start of each episode. Entries close August 16th Let's get creative. 

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