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Beyond the confines podcast18. Cam ColeOver 7 million people have watched in awe as they saw Cam's viral video on Facebook of him busking on the streets of London.Hailed as “the most impressive one-man band you will ever see” by Unilad when they showcased him to their 44 million followers, Cam Cole is a singer, songwriter, busker and new age traveller from London, UK who roams around performing on streets and venues as his one man band show influenced by Folk, Delta Blues, Grunge and Rock N' Roll.His long-awaited debut album was released on the 1st of November 2019. It contains 10 tracks taken directly from...
2021-03-2925 minBeyond the confines podcast17. Part 2 From Italy to Mongolia and back in a Renault R4This is part 2. Pietro Zamorani is an automotive engineer, photographer and traveller.In 2019 together with his copilot Mario Salanitro he completed the ‘Mongol Rally’ with an old Renault 4 and created a documentary about it.It was a journey of more than 27.000 km across 22 countries from Italy to Mongolia and back.This is part 2 of 2If anyone wants to donate to the charities that Pietro raised money for, here are the web sites. https://www.coolearth.org/https://water.org/To see their epic Documentary on YouTube click here https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2021-03-2224 minBeyond the confines podcast16. From Italy to Mongolia and back in a Renault R4Pietro Zamorani is an automotive engineer, photographer and traveller.In 2019 together with his copilot Mario Salanitro he completed the ‘Mongol Rally’ with an old Renault 4 and created a documentary about it.It was a journey of more than 27.000 km across 22 countries from Italy to Mongolia and back.This is part 1 of 2If anyone wants to donate to the charities that Pietro raised money for, here are the web sites. https://www.coolearth.org/https://water.org/To see their epic Documentary on YouTube click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FDOP3vqPy
2021-03-1431 minBeyond the confines podcast15. Interview with Johnny Hockin Film Director and ex MTV hostIn this interview I had a chat with Johnny Hockin where we talk about when he worked on MTV interviewing famous actors like George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Hugh Jackman and Tommy Lee Jones. Not all of them were easy to talk to but some were really a pleasure. Johnny Hockin is a Toronto-based producer and filmmaker. While working as a correspondent at MTV News, he co-created and hosted MTV Movie Night for MTV Canada, which aired on CTV. In 2011, he produced the viral fan film Tron: Destiny which has almost 4 million views. Johnny left MTV to form...
2019-07-2356 minBeyond the confines podcast14. Interview with Author Beth BaranyBeth Barany is an award-winning novelist, master neuro-linguistic programming practitioner, and certified creativity coach for writers. She specializes in helping writers experience clarity, so they can write, revise, and proudly publish their novels to the delight of their readers. She runs an online school for fiction writers and a 12-month group coaching program to help them get published. More resources on publishing, marketing, and novel writing are on her blog, Writer's Fun Zone. When she's not helping writers, Beth writes magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.
2019-07-1641 minBeyond the confines podcast13. The Best Italian City to Live or Study in: Reggio EmiliaI interviewed Daniela Vezzani in this episode who founded Reggio Lingua in 2004. I wanted to do an episode about the city where I live (Reggio Emilia) because I really like it, so Daniela tells what you can do if you want to come here and learn Italian. There are many opportunities to experience the culture by staying with a host family or doing cooking courses. Reggio Emilia offers many things to do including outdoor activities like mountain biking, climbing, hiking and then they are world famous for their food like Parmigiano Reggiano or Balsamic vinegar. It's not as...
2019-07-0932 minBeyond the confines podcast12. A 21st Century American DreamDeclared the "SEO Rockstar" by the American Marketing Association, Dmitrii has significantly increased the online presence of brands through custom digital marketing campaigns and innovative content marketing techniques. Dmitrii is the founder and the Internet marketing director at Regex SEO and his work has appeared on MOZ, RankWatch, SEMrush, HackerNoon, UpCity, Business Innovator Radio, Small Biz Bonfire and many other high-profile marketing platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigitalSpacemanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalspaceman/Website: https://www.regexseo.com
2019-06-2539 minBeyond the confines podcast11. An American AuPair in GermanyThis is a great episode for people that want to come to Europe (specifically Germany). I learned from talking with Hannah that Working as an au pair is an option that allows people from the US to work for one year in Germany and there is a special visa for this as well. She also talks about another aspect that I imagine very few people know about - that it is possible to do a Master’s for free in Germany, so many people go there and work as an au pair for a year and then go on to...
2019-06-1841 minBeyond the confines podcast10. ANONYMOUS CORRECTIONS OFFICERThis person who decided to remain anonymous describes the pros and cons of working in a county jail in the US. We talk about the opioid epidemic, gangs, murderers, and he tells some pretty crazy stories about people at their worst. However it seems as if some people behind bars can turn their lives around.
2019-06-1138 minBeyond the confines podcast9. The Bee Whispering DjDeon was a friend from middle school and high school. We’ve stayed in contact over the years and he even came to visit me back in 2012 while he was on a journey around Europe and he stayed in my house. He is an avid Dj and he’s played at places like Burning man and the Kremlin. Lately I’ve been following his current hobby on social media which is gardening and beekeeping. We talked about that and some of his wild adventures in this interview. Check out his facebook page and follow him on instagramwww.facebo...
2019-06-0457 minBeyond the confines podcastMINI EPISODE 1 How I ended up in Italy.This is a mini episode about how I ended up in Italy.
2019-05-2808 minBeyond the confines podcast8. Cannabis Formulation ChemistThis person who decided to remain anonymous creates products made out of cannabis. Some products are made only with terpenes, organic molecules from the plant that create the scents or flavours, so there might be a soda with the flavour of cannabis, which will not get you high, it may only have the entourage effect. Other products have CBD, which is the non psychoactive part of cannabis, which is indicated for diseases like dyslexia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress syndrome and many more. Finally there are products like edibles which contain THC which is an active ingredient which will get...
2019-05-2137 minBeyond the confines podcast7. Life On an Oil Platform In the North SeaJohn Morgan talks with me about his experience working on an oil platform in the North Sea. We discuss how he arrives to the rig, what his job entails as well as the day to day life there. We also talk about the incredible marine life found there and he describes some problems he’s encountered due to weather.
2019-05-1335 minBeyond the confines podcast6. Damien O'farrell Describes Relocating to ItalyDamien O’Farrell is a Global Mobility Specialist and Expatriate Coach. Through his global mobility programs, he assists C-Suite Executives & VIP talent relocating to Italy. In addition to this, he also provides cutting-edge spousal support, expat coaching, and executive mentoring with a focus on managing culturally diverse teams. Damien is also a keynote speaker and frequently gives talks on Italian relocation & immigration as well marketing, sales, and branding. He is also an avid writer and frequently publishes articles on global mobility, business development, and strategies for futureproofing one’s business. Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/grou...
2019-05-0635 minBeyond the confines podcast5. Epic Mongolian Horse AdventureThis is an episode for animal lovers! It’s a great story about the bond that forms when we spend so much time in their presence. Nic and Donna Cuthbert travelled with 5 horses and one dog that decided to join them for a 2000 km across the Mongolia steppe in 2014/2015. They talked with me about their epic journey and we touched on what they had to do in order to prepare, and they also talked about how they managed to befriend the locals and were able to take part in important nomadic ceremonies, and were often given food and shelter. Donna le...
2019-04-2040 minBeyond the confines podcast4. Touring With Top Musicians as a ChefReino Cruz is a personal chef that tours with musicians all over America. We were old friends back in middle school. He has worked with several international stars and has a true passion for his trade. We talk about our childhood and about life on the road as well as some culinary adventures he has had. He opens up about some struggles he has had with drugs and alcohol and talks about how he managed to overcome it. He also gives advice about how to marinade meats for barbecuing. His web page is if you want to contact him is...
2019-04-2035 minBeyond the confines podcast3. Arianna Casoli’s Passion for RacingArianna Casoli is a race car driver for Whelen Euro Series Elite 2 series and she has been racing along side Alan Day for about 4 years. In this episode I talk with her about her experience racing, the technical aspects of driving in an oval track and how her team is like a second family. She tells me which is her favourite track and we get an overall sense of the racing atmosphere. She describes how she inspires young boys and girls to fulfil their dreams. She is psyched for the new season to begin! She has her own...
2019-04-2030 minBeyond the confines podcast2. A guitar made from Sunken Migrant BoatsModena City Ramblers is an Italian Band from the Modena area that started in 1991. After travelling to Ireland they were inspired by Celtic music so they began to play together as a hobby. In Ireland many of the bands consist of people that come together for the love of music. They also adopted this philosophy and the concept was that people could come and go as they pleased, so it was a sort of open musical project. Their name was inspired by the Irish band, the Dublin City Ramblers which had a similar concept. Massimo Giacci who is...
2019-04-2027 minBeyond the confines podcast1. My brother Joe Talks about the First 4 Episodes and I Explain the ShowThis is my introductory episode and I invited my brother Joe Leonard to talk with me about his opinions of the podcast and I also talk about the reason why I decided to make it. He also talks about some of the experiences he has had travelling and also some interesting jobs he has done.
2019-04-2025 min