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Rat King - Shanghai based Hardcore band

Roarrrrrrr!!! Please welcome to the podcast Shanghai based Hardcore band Rat King. The band is Billy-bass, Connor- guitar, David- vocals and Mark- drums. They formed from Billy wearing a Black Sabbath t-shirt and played their first show in 2019., The band has continued to develop their sound and live performance and with the addition of new drummer Mark, make Rat King a power house band in the hardcore Shanghai music scene. On stage Rat King are in your face with lots of energy and aggression. The band has toured China and played at hardcore festivals. The plans for the future is to do a tour of China then the rest of the world.  

The 2 songs we heard on the podcast were Brain Bug and Eat S#%t And Die. These songs will be on their debut album which will be released soon. Instagram @rat_king_shanghai 

Here we talk about why the guys moved to Shanghai? What happened with the firing of the previous drummer on stage at a festival show? Why has the album taken so long to be released? 

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Part 2 - Ben Frank - USA - Stand Up Comedian

Part 2- Please welcome to the podcast the very funny and talented comedian Ben Frank. Ben born and raised in Hopkinton USA, he had the opportunity to study Mandarin at school then going to visit China. He had a great career opportunity in Hong Kong then later deciding to move to Shanghai. He started performing at open mic nights and was a regular with Kung Fu Comedy and Peoples Republic of Comedy shows. Ben to date has toured 10 different Asian countries and regularly toured China.

Ben was the first comedian to do a comedy show in Wuhan after they lifted the restrictions. This is available to be streamed online. A few months ago he performed his fair well comedy shows and in my opinion were some of his best performances I've seen him do. Now living in New York, Ben is taking his show to the next level and trying to make a career in the NY comedy scene then the rest of the USA. @benfrankcomedy www.benfrankceomedy.com

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Part 1- Ben Frank - USA - Stand Up Comedian

Episode 83 Part 1- Please welcome to the podcast the very funny and talented comedian Ben Frank. Ben born and raised in Hopkinton USA, he had the opportunity to study Mandarin at school then going to visit China. He had a great career opportunity in Hong Kong then later deciding to move to Shanghai. He started performing at open mic nights and was a regular with Kung Fu Comedy and Peoples Republic of Comedy shows. Ben to date has toured 10 different Asian countries and regularly toured China.

Ben was the first comedian to do a comedy show in Wuhan after they lifted the restrictions. This is available to be streamed online. A few months ago he performed his fair well comedy shows and in my opinion were some of his best performances I've seen him do. Now living in New York, Ben is taking his show to the next level and trying to make a career in the NY comedy scene then the rest of the USA. @benfrankcomedy www.benfrankceomedy.com

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Part 2 - Elsa Michanol - French - Singer /Artist/ Podcaster/ Model

Part 2- Please welcome to the podcast the very talented Singer from France Elsa Michanol. Growing up on French music, classical music and Caribbean music, Elsa performed with the Sankofa Unit Gospel Choir and numerous stages in France. She tells us why she moved to Shanghai and her opportunity to appear on France Idol.

Since moving to Shanghai she has carved her name in Shanghai music scene performing regularly as a duo or trio at Jazz bars and clubs. She was lead singer for the Fugee La tribute show to the Fugges at Arkham. She also plays in the band Elsa and the Fungs performing at venues in Shanghai and Jazz festivals around China. Elsa also talks about her podcast, being an artist and doing modelling. Wechat channel- @elsamichanol, Instagram @elsamichanol @elsa_fungs

The sponsor of this podcast is Ringside Boxing Shanghai - Annual Grand Finale Ringside Fight Night November 13th 5.30pm at the Ringside Terrace Shanghai. 12 fights on the card including Muay Thai and International boxing. Tickets are limited so please contact @palikshanova via wechat to book.

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Part 1- Elsa Michanol - French - SInger /Artist/ Podcaster/ Model

Please welcome to the podcast the very talented Singer from France Elsa Michanol. Growing up on French music, classical music and Caribbean music, Elsa performed with the Sankofa Unit Gospel Choir and numerous stages in France. She tells us why she moved to Shanghai and her opportunity to appear on France Idol.

Since moving to Shanghai she has carved her name in Shanghai music scene performing regularly as a duo or trio at Jazz bars and clubs. She was lead singer for the Fugee La tribute show to the Fugges at Arkham. She also plays in the band Elsa and the Fungs performing at venues in Shnaghai and Jazz festivals around China. Elsa also talks about her podcast, being an artist and doing modelling. Wechat channel- @elsamichanol, Instagram @elsamichanol @elsa_fungs

The sponsor of this podcast is Ringside Boxing Shanghai - Annual Grand Finale Ringside Fight Night November 13th 5.30pm at the Ringside Terrace Shanghai. 12 fights on the card including Muay thai and International boxing. Tickets are limited so please contact @palikshanova via wechat to book.

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Curt Mabry and Lilian Shen- Founder and Director of Zmack Improv Comedy Brand

Episode 80- Please welcome to the podcast, Founder of Zmack Improv Curt Mabry and Director of Shanghai Zmack Improv Lilian Shen. Curt originally from Mississippi USA and Lilian originally from the UK now both residing in Shanghai China 

Zmack Improv Comedy brand was founded in 2009 and I was lucky enough to see the Zmack Improv perform the show Curators Cut. Was an amazing performance. Zmack has training centres available to do course about learning Improv. They also do Corporate shows. During covid Zmack created an online show  Typical Hero and is up to Episode 4. Zmack Improv are also doing puppet shows which is a credit to the teams talent.

Zmack Improv Shanghai is now performing regular shows in the city and Curt and Lilian talk about them touring the world including Bangkok, Hong Kong and Chicago. https://www.zmack.net/ Wechat- @zmackimprov

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Part 2 - Mark Wengelewski - USA - Singer / Song Writer / Recording Artist

Part 2- Please Welcome to the podcast the very talented recording artist Mark Wengelewski. Born and raised in Chicago USA, now residing in Shanghai China, Mark started his music career in local bands before playing with J for Jules. Playing original shows and tribute shows. They recorded one album. He worked at the popular Traffic Jam bar in met some of the most famous celebrities and Major League Sports. Mark is the biggest Chicago White Sox fan.  

Mark moved to Shanghai and is most recognised for his live performances at the Pearl Theatre where he plays Bon Scott in the AcDc tribute band, he also performs is original shows. He latest release "Onward and Upload" is a credit to his ability and wide variety of music influences. It is available on QQ Music and major streaming services. The track we heard at the start of the podcast was "What You Gonna Do Now" Wechat @mwengel

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Part 1- Mark Wengelewski - USA - Singer / Song Writer / Recording Artist

Please Welcome to the podcast the very talented recording artist Mark Wengelewski. Born and raised in Chicago USA, now residing in Shanghai China, Mark started his music career in local bands before playing with J for Jules. Playing original shows and tribute shows. They recorded one album. He worked at the popular Traffic Jam bar in met some of the most famous celebrities and Major League Sports. Mark is the biggest Chicago White Sox fan.  

Mark moved to Shanghai and is most recognised for his live performances at the Pearl Theatre where he plays Bon Scott in the AcDc tribute band, he also performs is original shows. He latest release "Onward and Upload" is a credit to his ability and wide variety of music influences. It is available on QQ Music and major streaming services. The track we heard at the start of the podcast was "Spread A Little Love" Wechat @mwengel

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