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Marty Friedman - USA - Platinum selling recording artist / Iconic Guitarist / Official Ambassador of Japan Heritage

Please welcome to the podcast one of the all time greatest guitar players, Marty Friedman. Born in Washington DC, USA, he started his music career with bands Hawaii and Deuce before forming Cacophony with Jason Becker. Friedman joined Megadeth in 1990 and their Rust In Peace album, is considered one of the best heavy metal album ever. He received International success touring the world and having multi platinum albums. Friedman left Megadeth in 2000 and in 2003 moved to Japan to start a whole new life.

Since moving to Japan he has become a Japanese celebrity and has eclipsed his accomplishments in Megadeth. He has released multiple solo albums, has been a producer and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, having consistent sold out tours. Friedman is a TV Star and a cultural ambassador. In December 2024 he released his autobiography which has been critically acclaimed around the world

Marty's band will be touring China next May in support of his new album Drama. He will be performing in Shanghai 15th May, Beijing 17th May and Guangzhou 18th May. We have 2 free tickets to give away to the Shanghai show. All you have to do is send a screenshot that you have shared this podcast on your social media and answer this question from the podcast- What Chinese pop star does Marty Friedman want to collaborate with? Send your DM to my Wechat or send to cjmaguire@hotmail.com . Winners will be announced on the 8th of May. 

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Guido Esposito - Italy - Owner of Bella Napoli Italian Restaurants

Episode 167 - Please welcome to the podcast Guido Esposito, Founder of the award winning Bella Napoli Italian Restaurants in Shanghai In my opinion, it is one of the best Italian restaurants in China. Guido was born in Salerno, Italy. At the age of 18 years old, he moved to several European countries working at 5 star hotels before getting the opportunity to move to China and start his own business.

Bella Napoli was founded in Shanghai in January 2006, serving homemade Neapolitan food. After 3 years and 37 years experience in the industry, Guido founded his second Bella Napoli restaurant on Changle Rd. With the traditional southern Italian flavour and unique wood fire oven, Bella Napoli has won numerous awards and has earned the reputation as one of the most popular restaurants in Shanghai.

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Adrian Manera - Australia - Owner of World Series Wrestling WSW / Manera Group / Haggle Co

2025 IS HERE! Welcome to a new season of Tell Craig Your Story podcast. We kick it off with Adrian Manera. Adrian was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He is the owner of World Series Wrestling (WSW), the leading Australian pro wrestling tour company.  Superstars like Jeff Jarrett, Gunther, AJ Styles, and Daniel Bryan have previously performed with the company. WSW has a new "Legacy" tour, with live events this March in Melbourne 28th, Brisbane 29th, Adelaide 30th and Sydney 31st. Limited tickets are still available. https://worldserieswrestling.com.au

Adrian is the Managing Director of the Manera Group and is Co-Owner of Haggle Co Home and Furniture, South Australia's largest family owned chain. https://maneragroup.com.au/home-outside-of-australia/#home/home

We talk about how we met in Shanghai? What he thought of MKW? This furniture business, Which AEW Superstar was put into the WSW Hall of Fame? Why he loves China, Wrestling in Australia, His entertaining Haggle Co ad's, and many great stories. @adrianmanera

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New Tell Craig Your Story podcast Theme Song!

A big thanks to Skinny O.G and Black China Music Company for the latest Theme song for Tell Craig Your Story podcast. You check out my podcast with Skinny OG episode 153 and 154. Lets us know what you think? 

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Mariia Kharitonova - Russia - Queen Marie of MKW Pro Wrestling

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my family, friends, and fans out there. 2024 has been a fantastic year for the podcast, and 2025 is going to be even bigger and better. Are you ready?

Please welcome to the podcast all the way from Vladivostok Russia, Queen Marie. We had to postpone the podcast prior to this recording as she was proposed to by her boyfriend. Congrats to you both. Queen Marie is the manager in MKW Pro Wrestling in China. She manages the heels in MKW. 

She moved to Harbin China to be a professional dancer and choreographer. Mariia moved to Shanghai and started her export business and will move to Dubai to grow her business.

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Jenna Rauten - Finland - International Artist / Author

Episode 163 - Please welcome to the podcast Finnish Artist, Model, and Author Jenna Rauten. Now residing in Shanghai, China, Jenna  has been painting for over ten years now, and her paintings have been sold worldwide. Her artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions. Her recent exhibition, "Celebrate Life," received rave reviews. Jenna has recently finished writing her first fantasy novel, which will be published next year. Jenna has been a fashion model in Finland and has done fashion shows in Shanghai.

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Chimera Cult - New album ”Feral Well” (released on 25th December)

Heavy metal band Chimera Cult join me on the podcast. After 2 years, the band will release their 2nd album Feral Well, on the 25th December. Tell Craig Your Story has the exclusive early release of 2 tracks from the new album. At the start of the podcast you heard "Feral Well" and at the end of the podcast you heard "Bore Through The Womb". In my opinion, Chimera Cult are one of the best foreign heavy metal bands in Shanghai. Mixed and Mastered by drummer Mark Kough

The full track listing- 1) Daddy's Home 2) Feral Well 3) Bore Through The Womb 4) Malevolent Chromosomes 5) The End Of Culture. 

Chimera Cult: Jason (Sishen) -Vocals, Trey- Guitar, Mark- Drums, Lloyd- Bass Guitar.

The band talks about why its taken so long for album release? The drummer mixing? Guitars and drums used on the album? Touring North America, Europe and South East Asia.

Please give us your feedback on the new tracks? www.chimeracult.com Instagram @chimeracult666

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Jason Aird - Metallica announce Australian tour November 2025

Finally, after 12 years of waiting (cancelled tour in 2019), Metallica announced last month that they will tour Australia and New Zealand next November 2025, in support of their 72 Seasons album.  The sold out tour will take in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland NZ. Who better to get on the podcast than our resident Metallica guru Jason Aird. Jason has just come back from a tour of Mexico City and we break down the Australian tour. Will this be the last time Metallica play in Australia? Why only one show in each city? Why no full stage setup? Why only 15 songs in the set?

We finish off by talking about the best Metallica shows we have seen. Jason- Sydney 1989, Newcastle 1998, 30th Anniversary shows 2011, S&M 1999 S&M2 2022, Orion Festival 2012/2013, Jonny Zazula Tribute Show 2022.

Craig- Newcastle 1998, 30th Anniversary Show 2011, Glendale 2008, Yankee Stadium Big 4 2011, Melbourne 2004.

What's your favourite Metallica show you have been to?

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