Tell Craig Your Story

From England to China. The Story of Big Sam.

Welcome to another electrifying episode of Tell Craig Your Story. Today we bring you an in-depth conversation with 'Big Sam', a renowned international professional wrestler. Listen to the riveting tales of Sam's wrestling career, his gripping experiences and intriguing accounts from his travels across Japan and Nepal. Tune in to hear captivating behind-the-scenes stories recorded live in Shenzhen, after a wrestling match.

Experience Big Sam's journey as he evolves from his Viking-inspired wrestling name Von Odin to his eminent ring name - Big Sam. Get a glimpse of the cultural tension he faced in Nepal and explore the dynamic relationships within the wrestling industry with Sam's first-hand anecdotes. Engross yourself in the evolution of an amateur to a global wrestling star and learn about the thrilling world of pro wrestling.

In this episode, Big Sam shares his unique life-story, unravelling his path from England to China, and how he built a successful wrestling career in the heart of Asia. Discover his personal and professional life, from dating in China to grappling with career challenges and unexpected turns. Gain fascinating insights into the Chinese wrestling scene, revealing episodes of scams and instability within the wrestling world.

Join us in exploring the incredible life of Big Sam as he shares his inspiring tales of resilience, offering significant life lessons. Listen to his philosophies, his tribute to his father, influences, and discover the thrilling world of wrestling in China. Instagram @sjdburgess

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

The Inspiring Journey of Smoke, a Renowned Tattoo Artist

Join us in this riveting episode of the 'Tell Craig Your Story' podcast as we explore the incredible journey of Smoke - an internationally acclaimed tattoo artist who transformed struggles into art. Born and raised amidst the perils of a crime-infested country in Angola, Smoke found solace and redemption in art.

Listen as he shares his heartfelt narratives from his early years to his resurgent growth during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Smoke delves into his love affair with art that scaled from graffiti and painting to becoming a world-renowned tattoo artist. You'll also discover how his heartbreaking experiences fueled his aesthetically sublime artistry, and how his background as a techno DJ adds a unique blend to his life and art.

Smoke's story is a powerful testament to resilience, passion, and the will to overcome hardships. He shares his inspiring journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in Angola, to becoming a successful tattoo artist in China. Despite the hurdles, he never ceased to lose his positive outlook and used each challenge as a stepping stone towards success.

In this episode, Smoke also offers a glimpse into his creative process, shares how he embraces his uniqueness, and emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's originality. This episode indeed holds a compelling message about perseverance, individuality, and turning life's adversities into art. Instagram @smoketattoo_

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

Ksenia Geddes / Trenton Schneiders - Creators and Directors of Women Who Kill

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2024 is here. I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas holidays. Let's kick off the new year with Episode 139.

Please welcome to the podcast Ksenia Geddes (Susan Clarke) and Trenton Schneiders-, Creator and Directors of the Detective Mystery Bilingual 3 Acts Theatre Show "Women Who Kill". The podcast was recorded live at the premiere show at The Pearl Theatre on the 17th November 2023. The show is interactive with the fans as they get to find clues and evidence in the theatre and at the end of the show, get to vote for who is the killer. 

Women Who Kill next show will be on the 19th and 20th of January. Tickets are available at The Pearl Theatre.  @officertrenton

Creators and directors- 
Ksenia Geddes , Trenton Schneiders 
Actors -
Detective Howard - Trenton Schneiders
Nancy - 陈思宇 Chen Siyu
Nina Morgan - Caitlin Quinlan 
Serena Blair - Ella VaThyme
Lucy Anderson - Ksenia Geddes 
Dancers - Dih Hizidorio , Ge Rodrigues , Lisa , Natalia V 
Stage manager- Vitaly 

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

#womenwhokill #tellcraigyourstory #pearltheatre #dectectivemystery #bilingualact #shanghaichina #kseniageddes #trentonschneiders

Colin Mosher - Canada - Lead Vocalist/ Bass Player of Doppler Drive

Please welcome to the podcast talented Singer, Song Writer and Recording Artist Colin Mosher. Born in Halifax Canada, now residing in Shanghai China. He is one of main musician in the Shanghai music scene. He formed the Foo Fighters tribute band Faux Fighter and toured internationally. He still gets fans coming up saying to him "Hey you look like Dave Grohl" He then joined Trash Panda on bass and was one of the most hard working bands in Shanghai. After departing Trash Panda, Colin formed the trio rock band Doppler Drive and they made their first E.P in 2023. The songs we heard from the EP on the podcast were Axxhole and Rotter.

Doppler Drive Colin Mosher- Vocals/Bass Loice Iperot- Drums Nijat Niyaz - Guitar

Wechat- @mosher72 Instagram- @dopplerdrivesh @cmosher72

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

#colinmosher #dopplerdrive #trashpanda #tellcraigyourstory #rotto #axxhole #scent #shanghaichina #bassplayer #fauxfighters #foofighters #davegrohl #nirvana #kurtcobain #halifaxcanada #rockband #rocktrio #livemusic

Wynn Zhang - China- Interdisciplinary Artist

Episode 137 - Please welcome to the podcast Interdisciplinary Artist Wynn Zhang. Wynn born in Zhengzhou Henan, China, now residing in Shanghai. She has previously worked on a TV crew where she learnt make up and film production. Wynn is also a freelance model and is always trying to create new trends in fashion. She is also frequent in the Shanghai music scene performing RnB, Hip Hop and Pop songs. Wynn is also a presenter on TMS where she interviews international musician.

Here we talk about Chinese culture, modelling, Education in China, Thoughts on Beijing, How she prepares for interviews, Who she has interviewed, Her love for Hong Kong and many amazing stories.

Wechat- @notwynn Instagram- @imnotwynn

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

#wynnzhang #imnotwynn #tellcraigyourstory #presenter #model #tms #raydio #shanghaichina #hongkong #jenscurfew #saxophone #captives #zhengzhouchina

Lily Ma - China - Comedian.

Please welcome to the podcast Comedian Lily Ma. Born in Shangdong China now residing in Shanghai, Lily has been a Comedian in the Shanghai comedy scene for 4 years now and is a headline act touring China. She is the Co-founder of MSG Comedy Club and has shows on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Here they have open mic nights and the best comedians in Shanghai and abroad. 

"Her traditional Chinese background blends with her passion for cutting-edge Western Stand Up. This unique cultural fusion plus her keen millennial perspective of sex and feminism has made her one to watch."

Instagram @lilyhorseman Wechat- @Msgcomedy

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

#lilyma #msgcomedyclub #tellcraigyourstory #comedian #shanghaichina #garden #benfrank #heckling #punchline #shangdong #dating #confidence #shy #larrydavid #davechappelle #spicycomedy #ianbadenhorst #billburr

 

Sal aka Skinny Brown - Canada - DJ / Entertainment Presenter

Episode 135 - Please welcome to the podcast Sal aka DJ Skinny Brown. Born in Canada, now residing in Shanghai China for 16 years. For 13 years he worked for Shanghai TV doing Entertainment Content (Celebrity and Entertainment news Interviews). He also organises a party called Popasuda for the last 14 years at the popular club Dada..

Doing his DJing around the world, VICE TV did an article about his success, which he has been able to bring some of the biggest names to perform in Shanghai. Sal also writes feature parenting articles for Parenting and Kids Magazine.

Here we talk about DJ techniques, living in Australia, How Montreal is highly underrated, interviewing Slash of GNR, Tony Bennett and The Beach Boys, parenting as a single dad, Papasuda at Dada and many amazing stories. 

wechat @Sal_Skinny_Brown

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

#sal #djskinnybrown #tellcraigyourstory #dada #popasuda #shanghaichina #slash #tonybennett #thebeachboys #lismoreaustralia #bryonbay #montreal #viviennewestwood #revrun #christopherlawrence #jeanclaudvandam #andreboceli #djpremier #scratchysounds 

Dr Andrew David Field - USA - Author of Rocking China

Episode 134 - Please welcome to the podcast Dr Andrew Field. Andrew, a Historian, Scholar and Professor was born in the USA, now residing in Kushan China. He is the Author of his new book "Rocking China" Rock Music Scene in Beijing, Shanghai and Beyond. Dr Field documented and interviewed bands for the last 20 years in the Indie rock scene in China. Andrew was also the producer of the rock documentary "Down, Indie Rock in PRC and "A Century of Jazz in Shanghai" We also talk about his Shanghai Historian Walk Tours. He is an expert on Shanghai and China history, music venues and jazz, rock and indie bands. "Rocking China" is now available. https://earnshawbooks.com/product/rocking-china/

Blog- Shanghaisojourns.net

https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com

https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory

@tellcraigyourstory

 #drandrewfield  #drandrewdavidfield #tellcraigyourstory #shanghaichina #historian #professor #scholar #rockingchina #heyday #cottonclub #qingdynasty #frenchconcession #beijingchina #scholars #professor #historian #thebeatles #shanghaidancingworld #urbanpolitics #shanghainightscapes #downindierockintheprc #kunshanuniversity #paperclip #thebund #subs #d22 #carsickcars