Student Pages Podcast

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).

Episode 23: Anais Lee - Journey through life as a Seasoned Young Actress

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

Episode 22: US Actor Camrus Johnson on BATWOMAN & GRAB MY HAND: A LETTER TO MY DAD

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 

EPISODE 21: US ACTOR RHENZY FELIZ on MARVEL RUNAWAYS & NETFLIX ALL TOGETHER NOW

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.

EP20: The Brilliantly Talented Northern Ireland Singer/Songwriter & Pop Star Janet Devlin

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 22^nd 2020, ahead of her hotly-anticipated concept album ‘Confessional’ release on June 5^th 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 5^th 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.

EPISODE 19: Canadian Actor Jake Manley on #Netflix #TheOrder #Infamous & #Holidate

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.

EPISODE 18: CAA COUNTRY POP-ARTIST SAVANNAH MADDISON

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.