In this podcast episode, musician Agustin Kafka, who moved to London at a young age, shares their experiences as a busker. Hosted by Nicole Ven, they delve into Agustin's decision to quit studying psychology and pursue a career in music. They discuss the challenges and rewards of being a busker, including the speaker's transition to playing music on cruise ships. Agustin also expresses their love for their current job and the importance of therapy in their life. The conversation touches on the convenience of accepting card payments as a busker and Agustin's obsession with The Beatles. The episode concludes with Agustin expressing gratitude for the interview.
- Quitting studying psychology and moving to London (00:00:00)
- Becoming a full-time musician and working as a night receptionist (00:02:19)
- Starting as a busker and learning the tricks of the trade (00:05:42)
- The challenges of busking (00:10:21)
- The decision to work on cruise ships (00:11:26)
- The importance of doing what you love (00:12:51)
- Setting up card reader and QR code (00:21:00)
- Choosing to work on a cruise ship (00:22:04)
- Daily routine on a cruise ship (00:27:01)
- Living on a Cruise Ship (00:31:48)
- Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship (00:33:30)
- Choosing the Music Set (00:35:11)
- The address dilemma (00:42:52)
- Settled status (00:43:58)
- The YouTube channel (00:48:37)
- Becoming a Beatles fan (00:54:06)
- Discovering the Beatles (00:55:04)
- Becoming obsessed with the Beatles (00:56:04)
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