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Part 2 - Episode 159- As we all know, Metallica fans are predominately males. But today we will talk to 3 of the most passionate and hardcore female fans in the Metallica fan club. Dedicating their life to travelling all over the world. Please welcome- Katy Virgil, Camila Guerrero and Vee Kovach. Katy lives in Chicago USA, mother of 3, along with her husband follow the band all around the US and Europe. Camila lives in Adelaide, South Australia, who I consider the top 2 or 3 most hardcore Metallica fans I know. She has travelled around the world seeing the band 150 times, and I see her at the front of the line every show. Vee lives in Texas USA, and is the longest Metallica fan on the show, who follows the band around the US/ Canada and will tour Australia next year.

Here we talk about preparing the night before and the day of the show, where to stand with the current stage setup, Camila talks about the Detroit mosh pit, is it safe for females to go on the rail, a marriage proposal in the Madrid mosh pit, getting covid at the 40th Anniversary shows, setlists and the sound on the last tour. @kathrynlvirgil @camilarsz @veekovach @metallica

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Part 1 - Episode 158- As we all know, Metallica fans are predominately males. But today we will talk to 3 of the most passionate and hardcore female fans in the Metallica fan club. Dedicating their life to travelling all over the world. Please welcome- Katy Virgil, Camila Guerrero and Vee Kovach. Katy lives in Chicago USA, mother of 3, along with her husband follow the band all around the US and Europe. Camila lives in Adelaide, South Australia, who I consider the top 2 or 3 most hardcore Metallica fans I know. She has travelled around the world seeing Metallica play over 150 times, and I see her at the front of the line at every show. Vee lives in Texas USA, and is the longest Metallica fan on the show, who follows the band around the US/ Canada and will tour Australia next year.

Here we talk about the highs and lows of being a hardcore Metallica female fan. Camila talks about seeing Metallica play in Antarctica, the Metallica fan club lottery system for Meet and Greets, going to Metallica shows pregnant, Fear Festival, touring with Metallica travelling buddies, the financial burden of touring and jealous fans. @kathrynlvirgil @camilarsz @veekovach @metallica

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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 - 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- 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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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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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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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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