Student Pages Podcast

EPISODE 33: Venezuelan Super Star & Music Artist Angelic Montero

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.

EPISODE 32: KISS FM DJ/Producer & Presenter SHOSH & Musical force behind 24hr Garage Girls!

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.

Episode 31: KISS Fresh presenters The Dixon Brothers on the next generation of DJ talent!

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

EPISODE 30: US Artist Marcus Yates on his groundbreaking release After All!

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!

EPISODE 29: AUSSIE ACTRESS RAECHELLE BANNO on HOME & AWAY, 100% WOLF, & CREATING A LEGACY!

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.

Episode 28: Australian Actress Lexie Duncan - Young Rock - Hosted by Finlay Christie

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.

Episode 27: Dr. Steven Greer - World's Leading Authority on UFO's, ET Intelligence & Technologies!

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).

Episode 26: Cuban Spanish Singer & Songwriter Lucy Calcines (The Voice UK – Semi Finalist 2020)

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.”

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Episode 25: Dominican born Actress Emily Tosta on Mayans M.C; Party of Five & Willy's Wonderland!

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 Willy’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.

EPISODE 24: Canadian Actor Grayson Gurnsey - Growing up in Canada & making his mark in NETFLIX Virgin River

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).