Tell Craig Your Story

Yank Barry- Canada - Philanthropist /Musician / Producer / Nobel Peace Prize Winner

It's an absolute honour to welcome Yank Barry to the podcast. Recorded live at the Ritz Charlton Hotel in Shanghai. His resume speaks for itself. Born in Montreal Canada, Yank was the lead vocalist for the rock band The Kingsmen, they had the huge hit Louie Louie. Yank is the founder and CEO of VitaPro Foods and Global Village Champions Foundation. This foundation has supplied over 1 billion meals to people all over the world and is in the Guinness book of world records. Yank has won humanitarian awards including the Nobel Peace Prize. He was Muhammad Ali's best friend for over 40 years and contributed to the foundation, along side Manny Pacquiao, Evander Holyfield. 
Here we talk about the life and friendship of Muhammad Al, stories about Alice Cooper, Celine Dion, Brian Johnson, Greg Norman, The Little River Band, Tom Jones, Tiger Woods, Tony Martin, Jerry Seinfeld and jamming with Jimi Hendrix. This is only a small taste of Yank Barry's amazing life.
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Jela Cello - Serbia -International Classical and Contemporary Cellist.

Currently on a promotional tour in China, I was lucky enough to sit down with the very popular Serbian Cellist Jela Cello. Seeing her perform in Shanghai that night was an amazing experience. Right from a young age, Jela was the top students in Belgrade and won numerous awards, being titled the best student of her generation. She was awarded the Golden Shield and Golden Charter awards for her contributions to Cultural and Educational Community for Serbia.
Her album Clash was released in 2012 and featured a composition of Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" and as of today has had 1.5 million downloads on Youtube (which you can hear at the start of the podcast).. She formed a 60 piece Orchestra called "Jela Cello Power Symphony Orchestra". She has collaborated with front man of Journey Arnel Pineda recording the Christmas Dreams album. On her last US tour she played at the Red Carpet Oscar Award Party in Hollywood, hosted by Film Director James Cameron.  @jelacello
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Billy Peden - Australia - Former Newcastle Knights NRL Premiership Winner

Episode 128 - Please welcome to the podcast Newcastle Knights Legend Billy Peden. Billy was born in Cessnock Australia and he played Rugby League for the Cessnock Goanna's with NRL Immortal Andrew Johns and his brother Australian Rep player and TV Personality Matty Johns.. He played for the Newcastle Knights NRL team from 1994- 2002, playing 190 games. Billy won 2 Premierships in 1997 and again in 2001, scoring 2 tries in that game.
He then moved to England to play with the London Broncos. He has also been the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Newcastle Knights. Billy is the ambassador for the Mark Hughes Foundation for research into Brain Cancer. Billy was inducted into the Cessnock Goanna's Team Of The Century in 2011.
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Part 2 - Simon Jackson - England - Lead Vocalist of Hogchoker

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.
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Part 1 - Simon Jackson - England - Lead Vocalist of Hogchoker

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.
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Syren - Shanghai based Alternative Metal band

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.
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Tim Williams - Australia - Creator Of SC Playbook (NRL Supercoach)

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.
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Sophie De Quay and Simon Jaccard - Switzerland - International Recording Artist

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.
 
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Rene Walter - USA - CEO of Sanre Entertainment Group.

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. 
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Part 2- Dave Leslie - Australia - Platinum Recording Artist / Guitarist of Baby Animals

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.
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