Student Pages Podcast

Welcome back to the Student Pages podcast! Join host Grace Sanders as she chats with the multi-talented comedian and actress, Devon Drew. In this episode, Devon shares her journey from Los Angeles to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she is performing her comedy solo show "Devon Drew Popstar". Discover Devon's hilarious and inspiring story, starting from her early days in Virginia, through the ups and downs of trying to break into the acting industry, and eventually finding her true calling in comedy. Devon opens up about her experiences in improv and sketch comedy, her time with the Groundlings Sunday Company, and her current performances at the UCB Theatre. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with laughter, insights into the world of comedy, and a sneak peek into Devon's show "Popstar", which humorously reflects on her teenage dreams of becoming a pop sensation. Tune in to hear about her adventures at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and much more!

Set aside some time for this enthralling episode of the Student Pages Podcast as we dissect Brandon Soo Hoo's fascinating acting career that kicked off with Sesame Street, and expanded to include major roles in smash hits like 'Tropic Thunder' and 'G.I. Joe'. Brandon opens up about his early encounters with show business, the thrill of transitioning from commercials to the big screen, and how his martial arts background has distinctly shaped his acting journey. In this instructive chat, Brandon dispenses valuable advice for those aspiring to follow his path into acting. He delves into his love for the craft, how staying true to one's passion can eclipse the more business-focused aspects of the industry, as well as his take on the intense, yet rewarding approach of method acting. But the dynamic Brandon's talents extend far beyond acting. Discover his foray into the restaurant business, driven by his family's love for cooking and his own culinary passion. Listen in as we delve into his diverse world– from martial arts and acting to entrepreneurship. Also, get a taste of the animation world as Brandon speaks on his exciting role, streaming on Paramount Plus, 'The Tiger's Apprentice'. Listen to him passionately discuss the inherent strength in embracing one's cultural heritage and his connection with his character's journey of self-discovery—the underlying themes of the film. Thrilling for prospective actors or anyone intrigued by the world of film and animation, this episode offers a uniquely intimate insight into Brandon's self-discovery journey and his ethos on being present. Join us for this insightful chat with Brandon Soo Hoo, actor, martial artist, entrepreneur, and more.

In this informative episode of the Student Pages Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Faye from Kilroy Travel. Faye returns to our show for a fascinating talk on the benefits of taking a gap year. She outlines its importance, especially for students, and how it provides them an exciting chance to step out of their comfort zones, experience varied cultures, and illuminate their career paths. Traveling, according to Faye, is an enriching way to personal growth and career opportunities. She emphasizes how gap years can present a plethora of opportunities, including networking and even launching careers abroad. Faye shares her personal travel experiences and how traveling served as a strategy for stress management, offering a fresh perspective on life. Kilroy Travel, a dedicated team of travel agents, takes the daunting aspects out of gap year planning. They perfect the art of tailoring travel experiences to suit individual needs and preferences. Faye also stresses the significance of interactive local experiences during travels, which provide insider knowledge on the best places to visit and help create a global network for future travels. Listeners are treated to a delightful recounting of Faye's memorable trips, especially her transformative journey in Indonesia, highlighting the importance of going with the flow and breaking comfort zones to fully immersive in different cultures. Get an exclusive look at Kilroy Travel's expertise, ranging from surf enthusiasts to South American experts, who boast of more than just theoretical knowledge, but actual adventurous experiences. The key focus of the episode is Kilroy Travel's commitment to safety and security measures for student travelers. It includes protection schemes and convenient deposits, all designed to assure peace of mind during adventures. Get valuable tips and advice for effective travel planning and learn about Kilroy's dedication and support extended to each traveler. Inspire yourself to embark on your own unique journey by exploring the rich experiences shared in this episode. Discover a whole new perspective on travel and chart your journey to the unknown!

Welcome to a new episode of the Student Pages Podcast where our host, Grace Sanders, with guest host Shamoon Saeed, engages in an enlightening conversation with award-winning film and television producer, Luke Schiller. Listeners get to witness a compelling narrative of Luke's fascinating journey in the film industry, his love for cinema, and his experience of taking a film idea from conception to screening. This episode particularly discusses his involvement in the award-winning film series 'The Souvenir' and its production challenges and triumphs. Additionally, Luke opens up about the emotional connection he felt with the film 'One Life' that depicts the story of Nicholas Winton, a man who saved children's lives, including Luke's father, during WWII. This particular discussion is not just a reflection of his family's experiences but a testament to cinema's power to narrate compelling, historical narratives and evoke deep emotions. Dig deeper into the various projects Luke is working on that highlight social issues. A noteworthy project is a film illuminating his father's experience as a Jewish refugee in the UK, offering a unique historical perspective. A seasoned mentor, Luke also shares with eager novices in filmmaking crucial advice and insight. This episode is not just a journey through Luke's career but an inspirational guide for anyone aspiring to break into the world of moviemaking.

Our #studentpagespodcast host Grace Sanders caught up with Ruth Franklin [Co-founder of Secret Paradise Maldives] to run through everything you need to know about booking your next student adventure to the Maldives with exclusive tips of the trade to maximize your holiday.   Visit https://secretparadise.mv/ for all your student travel needs at:   #studentpagesmagazine (www.studentpages.biz)

Our #studentpagespodcast host Grace Sanders caught up with Faye and Meg [Travel Advisors] from Kilroy Travel to run through everything you need to know about booking your next student adventure with exclusive tips of the trade to maximize your holiday.   Visit KILROY for all your student travel needs at:   https://www.kilroy.co.uk/ #studentpagesmagazine (www.studentpages.biz)

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with the extremely talented Josie Ho. Josie Ho's masterclass recently took place at the UK's renowned National Film and Television School (NFTS) and showcased sample works by Josie as both a producer and actress. The class explored her artistic vision in fashion, music, film, and the combination of her multimedia interests; her experience of being an international film producer between the East and the West; her mission to support young talents and beyond. Students at the school had an opportunity to engage with Josie and ask her questions about her career. Josie is the first Hong Kong artist to be invited to the NFTS.   "I think the serendipity of timing and entertainment is an often underestimated point [...] If a project that was conceived two years ago lands on a certain day, will it still be within the zeitgeist, or not? [...] When we lose the best timing to launch a movie or CD or whatever, it hurts. I have lived through [that experience] but I never give up. I tell myself to wait, find a different angle, spot your next opportunity, and don't let anyone divert your next chance."

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with US voice actress EMMA BERMAN to discuss her journey with Disney and Pixar's LUCA, and new role in Star Wards series Young Jedi Adventures! Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures releases May 4, 2023 on Disney+ and Disney Junior (where available). She is also currently voicing Ginny on the Disney Jr. Series Superkitties!     Fans may recognize Emma's unique and adorable voice from the Disney and Pixar's feature film “Luca.” Emma lent her voice to one of the leads ‘Giulia,' the friend of ‘Luca,' voiced by Jacob Tremblay, and ‘Alberto,' voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface.    MORE ABOUT EMMA Currently residing in San Francisco, the seventh grader is active in the professional theater scene in the Bay Area. Most recently, she has played ‘Baby June' in Bay Area Musicals' production of “Gypsy” and received rave reviews for her performance including one critic saying, “Berman shows the benefit of wide experience for such a young actress, and might well be described as a prodigy” and another stating “Emma Berman as the crackerjack younger June who might even steal this show.” She also played ‘Ivanka' in 42nd Street Moon's production of “Once,” which won Best Musical of the Year by Bay Area Theater Awards and was part of the American Conservatory Theater's production of “A Christmas Carol” for two years.   As a young performer dedicated to her craft, Emma studies on an ongoing basis with acting coach Melinda Darlington Bach and dialects coach Bettina Devin on her British and Italian accents, but the actress also speaks fluent Russian as she grew up in a bilingual household. Additionally, Emma has trained in New York with A Class Act and Broadway Artists Alliance.   Outside of acting, Emma continues to live a fast-paced life, always keeping busy. She loves to draw, bake and race go karts with her older brother and has been a regular at Sonoma Raceway last few years.  In college, Emma wants to study to become a storyboard artist and director and hopes to one day work at Pixar. She is also a huge fan of the app Calm and would love to read books on tape for them like two of her favorite actors, Mandy Moore and Kate Winslet.

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with Irish Singer and Songwriter PA SHEEHY to discuss his new EP "Lost in A ‘90s Arcade", the journey of going it alone as a sole artist, alongside his upcoming performance at BST Hyde Park this coming Saturday [Rainbow Stage]. 

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with Stephanie Panisello.  Well known for her work with other huge franchises like Marvel's “What If…?,” Disney's “Encanto,” and Genshin Impact. She streams regularly on Twitch promoting empowerment online with her channel and motto ‘Because I Claire' – a nod to her Resident Evil character. Stephanie talks about reprising her role of "Claire Redfield" in upcoming RESIDENT EVIL: DEATH ISLAND feature film, whilst giving an incredible insignt into the Insomnia Gaming Festival, and the opportunities around the Gaming Industry for aspiring students looking to get into the Gaming Industry as a career.

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with Sam Fischer ahead of his upcoming tour "The Something to Hold onto Tour. Alongside a chat about his upcoming collaboration with Meghan Trainor [June 2nd] and his album release this September.    With over a billion streams to his name, the man behind global hits ‘This City' and ‘What Other People Say' ft Demi Lovato is taking it back to his roots with a run of small and intimate shows on The Something To Hold Onto Tour.      The tour – named after a poignant lyric from his latest release ‘High On You' ft Amy Shark – will see Sam showcase new music from his highly anticipated upcoming album acoustically around Europe.    Australian born Sam Fischer first introduced himself with his Not A Hobby EP and has achieved well deserved attention since for his heartfelt songs. Now based between LA and London, he not only has received acclaim for his own work, but he continues to solidify his spot as one of the hottest current writers, having worked with global pop superstars including Cian Ducrot, Ciara, Cat Burns, Lennon Stella, Louis Tomlinson, Elle King, Jessie J, Virginia To Vegas and many more.           However, it hasn't all been plain sailing for Sam, who endured his own heartache to achieve his dreams. With the promise of a recording contract in the bag, he set off to LA only for the deal to be pulled away. After months of couch-surfing, he finally and deservedly received his break with This City and project Homework, which has been just the start of an exciting new chapter in Sam's career with lots more still to come.     Sam's debut single This City currently stands at over 500 million worldwide streams and 4 million worldwide sales and stayed in the UK Top 20 for 11 weeks. The track is also double platinum in Australia, platinum in the UK and Gold in the US, New Zealand and Switzerland. Sam also performed the track on US TV, including Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and The Late Late Show with James Corden. His duet with Demi Lovato What Other People Say has sold over 1 million copies and saw him perform the track on Ellen alongside Demi Lovato.     www.samfischermusic.com  

KISS Fresh presenters, Dixon Brothers [Justin & Adrian] are leading the search for the next exciting wave of DJ talent as they continue the launch of their new show, ‘KISS Freshers'. Grace caught up with the duo as they explain how they have been working through Covid, in the lab over the past year developing a syllabus for the next intake of their DJ school. Having both started their careers off at Uni, this is an episode not to be missed!!#watchthisspace

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with the amazing Los Angeles-based & Emmy nominated actress, Kelly Jenrette (Hulu's “The Handmaid's Tale”) who plays ‘Amara Patterson' on The CW's series All-American: Homecoming Kelly recently guest starred on the penultimate episode of NBC's THIS IS US, titled: “The Train” and previously starred in the Spectrum Original series “Manhunt: Deadly Games” on CBS (Corus in Canada). On the film front, she currently has two Netflix original movies streaming! These include “All Day and a Night” opposite Jeffrey Wright and Ashton Sanders as well as “Uncorked” alongside Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash. Kelly is also currently writing a play commissioned by the Black Rebirth Collective, which imagines a real-life meeting between Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King, the widows of Malcolm X and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., respectively. Through Kelly's writing and imagination coupled with some of Betty and Coretta's words, the play will take the audience on the journey of how Betty and Coretta's relationship went from “rivalry to tolerance to genuine affection.”

Our resident host Grace Sanders caught up with the amazing NYC-based actress, Jen Cohn (Overwatch 2, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Welcome to Chippendales).    Jen portrays ‘Pharah' in the Overwatch franchise. In addition to voicing ‘Ursa' from the fan-favorite Nickelodeon series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and ‘Lord Zash' from “Star Wars: The Old Republic.”   Combining her love for the gaming community with her eye for fashion, Jen started streaming on Twitch interviewing fellow voice actors, highlighting independent designers from all around the world, and styling gamers live on stream.    Jen is all about creative self-expression. She has worked in the world of fashion for over a decade as a trend scout, consultant, and fashion interviewer at both NY and Paris Fashion Week.   Jen's Twitch streams offered something for fans so unique that Meta took notice and partnered up her to create The Metastyle Podcast (launching in January 2023), a show where Jentalks personal style, creativity and self-expression in the Metaverse. You can listen to the Podcast trailer here.    Fans can also catch her in the new Hulu series “Welcome to Chippendales”. You can check out the trailer for “Welcome to Chippendales” here! Series Overview: A sprawling true-crime sage, “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world's greatest male-stripping empire – and let nothing stand in his way in the process.     

HOSTED BY GRACE SANDERS Apex Zero's latest project is ‘Drummer Warrior Storyteller'. The multi-layered visual album aspires to embody Nigerian author Chinua Achebe's perception of storytelling; the Drummer calls the people, the Warrior fights the war, the Storyteller recounts the events, creating history, memory and meaning for those who survive. Centring African Caribbean perspectives, the album explores personal experiences of oppression and liberation of diasporic, migrant and marginalised people in London and beyond through music, film, dance, photography, painting and immersive listening/performance, engaging audiences through multiple mediums in the form of an installation exhibition. 

Chef Sean has an endless passion for music, discovery, people and life. The award winning artist has just dropped his visual for his latest release Runaway, taken from his debut album My Life where he enlisted the help of ASCAP award winner Rodney “Lil Rod”Jones for the project. He is a talented songwriter, producer, rapper and actor. The Chicago native started his career with a feature film debut at the age of 12 alongside Allen Payne, Forest Whitaker and Jada Pinkett Smith in ‘Jason's Lyric'. His most recent acting roles are in a film “Teeth & Blood”, “There Are No Children Here” and ABC Crime series Missing Persons. Chef Sean has had some huge support in America with backing from areas such as The Source and Hip Hop Weekly. Runaway also premiered on Sirius XM. Chef Sean opened at Juicy J's sold out show over the summer during BET week alongside Erica Banks. He has had success on multiple releases and has had features alongside artists such as Jeremih and OG Maco.

We caught up with Luke Romick, Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Thirst Project, the world's largest youth water non-profit organization. Unlike most 20-somethings, Luke has worked at the same company for nearly a decade in a range of roles from intern & volunteer to now the Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships. Luke works with Thirst Project, a unique and diverse non-profit organization located in the heart of Los Angeles, to work alongside hundreds of thousands of young people across the world to end the global water crisis. In his nine year tenure, Luke has developed & executed influencer marketing campaigns with Angela Kinsey from 'The Office', the cast of 'Mean Girls' and YouTube sensation, The ACE Family that have raised & reached millions. In addition, Luke has also developed & executed brand marketing campaigns with brands including Molson-Coors, Paramount Pictures & Stance Socks among others to raise awareness and funds to end the water crisis. In the last decade, Thirst Project has raised $10 Million+, 100% of which has been used to fund the construction of over 3.3K water projects in 13 countries, giving clean water to more than 500K people for life. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Luke is a Midwestern guy who graduated from Denison University with a degree in Communications and Environmental Studies. While in College, Luke won both the Wooden Citizenship Cup, given annually to the best Role Model in College Sports in 2016 and was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, for his on-the-field performance in Football & Track and off-the-field action with Thirst Project and other service initiatives. Luke joins Peyton Manning, Drew Brees & Tim Tebow as the only other athletes to win both of these service awards in their college career. In the future, Luke hopes to continue to expand his role with Thirst Project and will always strive to make the world a better place.   ABOUT THIRST PROJECT:   Thirst Project started when CEO Seth Maxwell heard about the global water crisis and purchased 1,000 water bottles to hand out and help spread the word. Now, it is a nonprofit organization that travels across the United States speaking at schools to educate students about the global water crisis. 100 percent of all student and public donations raised go directly to funding freshwater wells on the ground in developing nations and impoverished communities to provide people with safe, clean water. Thirst Project does truly lifesaving work; providing clean, safe, drinkable water to impoverished communities all over the world. The Thirst Project is committed to ending the global water crisis and has made a bold commitment to do what no organization has ever done before and give the entire Kingdom of Eswatini safe, clean drinking water within a decade. Eswatini has the single-highest-density HIV/AIDS population of any country in the world, and water plays an incredibly critical role in effectively treating and managing AIDS. The organization has already provided over 360,000 people safe, clean drinking water through 1800 water projects in 13 countries in the last ten years. Over the years Thirst Project has partnered with many celebrities including: John Cena, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Stewart, Cameron Boyce, Kevin Nealon, Bella Thorne, Pauley Perrette, Kendrick Sampson, Debby Ryan, Charisma Carpenter, Lance Bass, Nash Grier, and many more. https://www.thirstproject.org/

Grace Sanders caught up with British Comedian legend Nathan Caton to discuss his upcoming 2022 tour “Lets Talk about Vex”. A lot has happened since Nathan Caton last hit the road with his sensational The Pursuit of Happiness tour. As ever, he's got it all tackled in this hilarious new show, Let's Talk About Vex, covering topics such as race, politics, his passion for scented candles, and being in lockdown with his girlfriend. Nathan Caton's charismatic and laidback stand-up style has established him as a much celebrated comedian on the comedy circuit today. Nathan's award-winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has led to appearances on: Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Don't Hate The Playaz, Channel 4's Comedy Gala, Russell Howard's Good News, Sorry I Didn't Know, House of Games, Guessable, CelebAbility and his own series, Gran Jury. https://www.nathancaton.com/

Finlay speaks to rising music artist rising super star Angelic Montero! Born in Miami to Venezuelan parents, Angelic grew up much in the same fashion as other second-generation Latin Americans: speaking Spanish and English fluently. But it wasn't just her bilingual skills that gave her an uncanny ability to create lyrics that resonate with the masses – in fact, it was her home environment that paved the way for the vibrant sound she's known for today. Hailing from Miami, musical influences flooded every corner of Montero's hometown city, with genres as diverse as salsa, bachata and reggaeton regularly blaring through the streets until dusk.

Meet SHOSH, presenter at KISS FM and musical force behind 24hr Garage Girls. American born DJ/Producer & Presenter, SHOSH has quickly risen as an emerging talent in the UK Garage scene. Working hard to establish her own sound, in 3 short years as a producer SHOSH has released with DJ EZ's label Nuvolve, as well as official remixes with EMI, Universal and CR2 Records. Named as one of the biggest newcomers in the UK Garage scene by RedBull Music, SHOSH has built an exceptional reputation for her high-energy DJ sets, and has made guest appearances at Glastonbury, Garage Nation, DJ Mag, Boomtown, MixMag, Outlook & Leeds Festival to showcase her music & brand.

KISS Fresh presenters, Dixon Brothers [Justin & Adrian] are leading the search for the next exciting wave of DJ talent as they continue the launch of their new show, ‘KISS Freshers'. Finlay caught up with the duo as they explain how they have been in the lab over the past year developing a syllabus for their forthcoming DJ school. Having both started their careers off at Uni, this is an episode not to be missed!!#watchthisspace

Resident host Finlay Christie sits down with breakthrough US artist Marcus Yates to discuss his latest release After All. An artist that is continuing to make waves on streaming charts with his signature sound of sonically crafter R&B mixed with a sultry alternative blend. Creditted with collaborations which include hits with Kendrick Lamar, DaniLeigh, Tech N9ne and more. Yates is an artist to watch!

Home and Away has given us some of Hollywood's greats – Heath Ledger, Chris Hemsworth and Isla Fisher, to name just a few. Next to take her rightful crown is Raechelle Banno, who landed her first major role as Olivia Fraser on the Aussie soap back in 2015. Since then, her career has gone from strength to strength, now living out her dream of performing alongside twin actress Karina Banno in TV movie series V.C. Andrews. Ahead of what's set to be another incredible year for Raechelle, Finlay caught up with the Australian-born performer to see what lies ahead in the next leg of her journey.

NBC’s highly anticipated production focuses on different chapters of Dwayne Johnson’s life. Lexie explains how she play’s the character “Karen”. Johnson’s 15 Year old girlfriend through his time attending Freedom High School in Bethlehem Pennsylvania…”I love Karen as a character because she is so much more than what you initially see.  Karen can easily be labelled as the popular rich girl, who’s very materialistic and sometimes kind of mean”, the actress explains.  Going onto point out that it was initially a challenge to workout Karen’s many layers, but felt she understood her on a much deeper level. Through her preparation for the role, she explains how she could not ignore the reason behind Dwayne’s infatuation with her.  To help the audience understand why Dwayne would want to pursue such a high maintenance character, Duncan did her best to play against the stereotype, where she could.  In doing so, discovering that Karen was not necessarily a mean girl; simply an individual who did not hide her opinions – without the filter.

Finlay speaks to Dr. Steven Greer in our latest podcast surrounding his latest documentary "Close Encounters of the 5th Kind". Watch here:  Dr. Greer is the World's Leading Authority on UFO's, ET Intelligence & Technologies. A topic normally seen as a controversial subject, is one of significant importance, non more so given the recent US disclosure currently taking place surrounding the UFO topic. In this episode, we are priviledged to go direct and hear from those directly engaged in this incredible phenomenon, and bring home the truths surrounding this incredible subject! "Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind" follows on from Dr. Greer's preceding works: Sirius and Unacknowledged, which broke crowdfunding records and sparked a grassroots movement. In this film, Dr. Steven Greer brings to light incredible details that the architects of secrecy do not want you to know; how forgotten spiritual knowledge holds the key to humans initiating with highly advanced ET civilizations. This film features a large amount of groundbreaking video and photographic evidence and supporting interviews from some prominent figures such as legendary civil rights attorney Daniel Sheehan; Adam Curry of Princeton's PEAR Lab and Dr.Russel Targ who headed the CIA's top secret remote viewing program. Their Message: For several thousands of people, contact has begun. This is their story (credit: imbn).

Finlay speaks to The Voice UK 2020 Semi Finalist Lucy Calcines. In 2020, she became a contestant and semi-finalist of the television show The Voice UK, reaching over 16 million views on her blind audition alone. Performing her own remix of the Latin hit “Mi Gente” by J Balvin & Willy William, she achieved a four chair turn by superstar coaches Meghan Trainor, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs, and will.i.am. Lucy proceeded to join will.i.am’s team leading her to being mentored by the producer and member of The Black Eyed Peas.Lucy Calcines quickly became the most watched contestant in the shortest period of time up to date in the history of The Voice UK. Being a bilingual artist, singing in both Spanish and English makes her versatile and allows Lucy to stand out in different genres from Pop to Trap and Reggaeton. Her sound is characterised by incorporating Latin music elements into nowadays commercial Pop, blending different genres and creating a new sound she calls “Popton.”Follow Lisa on Instagram

Finlay sits down with Los Angeles based Actress Emily Tosta. Well known for her roles in #NETFLIX Mayans M.C. (2018),  NETFLIX Party of Five (2020) and Wally’s Wonderland, co-starring Nicholas Cage!As most people looking to make it in the arts can attest, the rise to the top for Emily Tosta wasn’t always sunshine, rainbows and positive affirmations. As a child, she was all too aware of the effects other people’s words can have on you. No stranger to the cruelty of others, she was often taunted by her peers simply for following her dreams.“I’ve been bullied since I was a girl,” she admirably shares. “I was bullied in my country for wanting to pursue acting or for doing theatre in school or for being on commercials.”Tosta’s accomplishments should have been celebrated, but as is the case for most school children seeking to excel, her proudest moments were tainted and used to taunt her, not that the young actress let that stand in her way.“Obviously, now I laugh about it, but it was definitely very sad back in the day. Then coming to this country, it was a culture shock. In school, I wasn’t used to any of the things that the other kids were used to. Even just like switching classes, I didn’t know you had to switch classes!”Looking back fondly at her innocence when first flung into the American education system, she finds humour in her confusion with US customs all those years ago. But at the time, that confusion was used by those around her as fuel to target her. Now, it’s safe to say she’s had the last laugh, and seeks to use those experiences to encourage those in a similar position to rise above.

Finlay sits down with newcomer Actor Grayson Gurnsey. Fresh from making his mark on the new series Virgin River, Grayson's repertoire extends to The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019); Return of Pendragon (2019); and his lead in Game On (2015 - Comedy series).

Finlay catches up with Seasoned US Young Acress Anais Lee. An amazing young actress from the Netflix series The Babysitters Club, where it has been revealed that she will be playing the anticipated character "Jessi Ramsey."- Got her big break playing "Young Natasha" in The Sun Is Also A Star.- Starred in Veep, The Blacklist, Happy, and Mozart In The Jungle.- Series regular on Netflix's The Babysitters Club- She is also a professional ballet dancer and model alongside her twin sister

Finlay catches up with Actor, Writer and Producer Camrus Johnson to discuss Season 2 of Batwoman, and his new Oscar-qualified short film (directed by Camrus himself); "Grab My Hand: A Letter to my Dad", a personal story of grief, those we look up to, and how the interactions we may deem insignificant may play a huge part in how we live our lives. Currently taking the film festival world by storm #watchthisspace 

Rhenzy Feliz; known for Runaways (2017), Teen Wolf (2011) and All Together Now (2020) speaks to Finlay Christie about his new film All Together Now and his time on Marvel Runaways. Rhenzy graduated from Santa Monica high School only a few years ago and has not stopped working since. During his senior year, he booked his first professional acting job, joining season 2 of “Casual”, the Jason Reitman produced dramedy for Hulu. He played ‘Spencer’, a high school student living with cancer. Rhenzy went on to recur in the final season of the popular MTV series, “Teen Wolf” starring Dylan O’brien and Tyler Posey.

Following the release of four highly-praised singles (‘Confessional’, ‘Saint of the Sinners’, ‘Honest Men’ and ‘Away with the Fairies’), Janet prepares to deliver the penultimate single ‘Holy Water’ today, May 22nd 2020, ahead of her hotly-anticipated concept album ‘Confessional’ release on June 5th 2020. With a total of nineteen performers on the track, including legends from the traditional Irish scene such as Eoin Dillon, Brian Fleming, and Peter Browne, ‘Holy Water’ captures a riotous, celebratory party atmosphere, with an infectious chorus and rhythm you can’t help but stomp your feet to. Her Irish roots are prominently showcased, with turns from the exceptional musicians providing fiddle, uilleann pipes, bodhrán and accordion parts, all recorded at Westland Studios, Dublin. ‘Holy Water’s energetic and high-spirited feel is a simple expression of the relief and release felt when a significant milestone has been reached. Janet explains; “I wanted to make this sound like something you’d hear in an Irish bar, people having fun and being boisterous. It’s a throwback to a time I felt happy, with close friends enjoying good music from back home. It’s a celebration that the past lives in the past and the future is unwritten.” ‘Holy Water’ almost drowned under the weight of personal setbacks inflicted on the singer as she navigated her way through a decade-long struggle with demons including alcoholism, as revealed in intimate detail in her autobiography ‘My Confessional’, also released June 5th 2020.  When all the drinking became too much, and at the insistence of herself, Janet sought help and began the journey of recovery. The year was 2015. No longer staring down an empty bottle, Janet’s creativity returned, allowing for the concept of Confessional to creep into her mind. A deeply personal song, ‘Holy Water’ is adored by Janet and producer by Jonathan Quarmby (Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Benjamin Clementine). It’s therefore of no surprise that the track just flowed out of Janet’s fingers in a burst of inspiration. “In less than 30 minutes, the ‘Holy Water’ we now know was written. Whether or not it was any good, I had no idea. I took it to my producer the next day who helped me finish the track; ‘It’s either so simple that it’s genius… or… well… crap,’ he said! Despite its subject matter – or maybe because of it – ‘Holy Water’ is my favourite track on the album. I wanted this song to be representative of the ‘up’ after the acceptance of my issues. The feeling of relief I got when the great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. The album was originally called Holy Water and I wanted this song to close the record. A happy ending to all of the hell I put myself through,” Janet confirms. Janet’s successful return to the music scene as a homegrown indie artist sees this life-affirming track setting out her stall post-lockdown: I’m here to stay. ‘Holy Water’ is the penultimate single from Confessional, released next month, and is sure to be a live favourite once touring is back on the table. Pre-save Janet’s new album ‘Confessional’ HERE.

Finlay speaks to JAKE MANLEY, lead of the hit Netflix series THE ORDER: Season 2. The horror/fantasy series follows Manley’s character ‘Jack Morton’ as he is thrust into a world of magic and monsters while he uncovers dark family secrets. Season 2 released June 18th and is currently the #2 show on Netflix. Manley can also be seen starring in INFAMOUS opposite Bella Thorne, released June 12th. INFAMOUS is a Gen-Z Bonnie & Clyde story; him and Thorne star as ‘Dean’ and ‘Arielle,’ a young couple robbing their way across the southern United States, posting their criminal acts to social media and going viral in the process. He will next be seen in the Netflix film HOLIDATE opposite Emma Roberts, set for a November 2020 release. HOLIDATE is a holiday-themed romantic comedy about a pair of singles who agree to be each other’s +1’s to family holidays for one year.

Finlay talks to SAVANNAH MADDISON. The 19 year old CAA country-pop Artist, Published Author, Award Winning Philanthropist, and Social Media Influencer is taking the world by storm. Her most recent singles include “More Than a Rumor” and “If You Can”, which debuted on March 20th in partnership with Radio Disney. Savannah is also the published author of a Penguin Random House Publishing book entitled “Sincerely: YOU, Letter Writing to Change the World.” Her book tells the story of her organizations roots and encourages youth to start their own movements and service projects. Additionally Savannah founded “Savannah’s Soldiers", an organization that sent over 350,000 letters of encouragement to soldiers deployed globally from students across the country. Savannah loves sharing her life on social media, with over 200,000 followers on Tiktok, the #Safannah Army is taking the world by storm. Savannah is currently scheduled to tour Summer of 2020 with Top 10 Global Influencer duo Cash and Maverick.

Finlay talks to Marie Avgeropoulos. Star of Netflix's THE 100, which is out now. Discussing her incredible journey to date living #The 100 & life through Lockdown; with a quiz thrown in for good measure. Marie can be seen currently starring as “Octavia Blake” in the Emmy-nominated CW’s post-apocalyptic drama series “THE 100” which is currently airing its seventh and final season. Marie could also been seen recently in DC Entertainment animated feature WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES where she voices Silver Swan. Her film credits include JIU JITSU opposite Nicolas Cage and independent films ISOLATION opposite Steven Lang and Dominic Purcell, NUMB and A REMARKABLE LIFE and was also seen opposite Taylor Lautner in the Lionsgate thriller TRACERS. She can also be seen in the 2011 Golden Globe nominated film 50/50 alongside movie veterans Seth Rogan & Joseph Gordan-Levitt, as well as her memorable premiere film role in the 2009 comedy I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER, starring opposite Hayden Panettiere. Marie has also become a go-to TV actress with several guest appearances on hit shows such as THE INBETWEENERS, SUPERNATURAL, FRINGE, EUREKA and HUMAN TARGET. In 2013, Marie landed her break-out role in television in The CW’s CULT opposite Matthew Davis and Robert Knepper.

We caught up with Louriza, Star in the new season of Netflix’s THE ORDER, which is out now. Louriza plays star Jake Manley’s love interest this season, and Netflix has already ordered a third season of the show with plans to begin filming later this year. A graduate of the prestigious Canadian College of Performing Arts and a daughter of two Filipino immigrants in Canada, Tronco is a huge advocate of women’s rights and immigrant rights.

We caught up with the Pop Sensation, Julie Bergan to discuss life through lockdown. Hosted by Finlay ChristieJulie Bergan has amassed 450 million Spotify streams across her back catalogue, which includes two domestic #1 singles and a double-platinum debut album. She has also won ‘Song of the Year’ at the NRJ Awards and ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ from the  Norwegian songwriters’ association NOPA.

We caught up with the extremely talented Actor, Dancer and Comedian London Brown following the fantastic run on hit series Ballers with his upcoming inclusion in the new series of American Soul!

Resident Student Comedy Host Finlay Christie speaks to NETFLIX Ozark's very own Madison Thompson who plays Erin Pierce in season 3 of the NETFLIX phenomenon. In addition to delving into life in lockdown #covid19 and managing an acting career whilst studying a business degree in Cinematic Arts at the University of South Carolina. www.studentpages.biz

Our resident host Student Comedian Finlay Christie chats to the extremely brilliant DJ Krystal Roxx about creating her music, wellness and gongs!

Our Resident Student Comedian Finlay Christie speaks to Para Fiction about their journey into music!

Resident Host Finlay Christie speaks to Jake Lambert about his life as a comedian and his latest show NEVER MAK THE SAME MISTAK TWICE

In our 9th Episode, Finlay speaks to talented comedian and motivational speaker Joshua Robertson about life on the road and living with a disability.