Paul Blackman (Nurturing Young Minds Foundation) - ALTBAYS SHOW #94

Did you know that back in the day, tohunga tā moko (tattoo experts) were greatly respected and paid with treasures such as weapons, cloaks and greenstone? Te Haunui  is specialised in tā moko and portrait tattoos of Māori gods he’s interpreted. He is a humble student of art and philosophy and comes to our to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Leo and the visual artist Roimata Taimana. Watch it here now!

Show 253 - Te Haunui Tuna (Tā Moko Artist)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)

Te Haunui Tuna is a Tūhoe artist currently based in Tauranga. He’s spent his whole life honing his artistic skills exploring a myriad of disciplines. He spends most of his work time tattooing. He specialises in tā moko and portrait tattoos of Māori gods he’s interpreted. He is vegan and atheist, which isn’t a common combination you hear with a Māori moko artist. He’s inspired by people who put themselves out there and those who are always willing to learn. He remains a humble student of art and philosophy.

Check ou Te Haunui work at www.tehaunuiart.com

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Who’s your favorite superhero? Bram Wigglesworth, the man behind Whitianga Comics and Collectables, has been buying, selling, and trading comic books, action figures, sports, and trading cards for the last 10 years. Bram's passion for comics and collectibles runs deep! He joins Leo and Henry Newton for a chat about pop culture, collectibles, great superhero movies, comics, and much more! Watch it here now

Show 252 - Bram Wigglesworth (Whitianga Comics and Collectables)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Henry Newton and Leo Magri)

Bram Wigglesworth, the man behind Whitianga Comics and Collectables, has been buying, selling, and trading comic books, action figures, sports, and trading cards around the North Island for the last 10 years. With a small personal collection of books, Bram's passion for comics and collectibles runs deep.

Join us as we dive into the world of rare cards and comics, exploring Bram's experiences in the industry, his personal collection, and the challenges and joys of being a collector and seller. Watch it here now.

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What are the challenges of starting a new business? Josh and Donny, active creatives, run the Garden Music shop in Thames. They are talented musicians who also host national and international live acts in the Hauraki region. Join them on ALTBAYS Table Talk as they discuss running a small business, the challenges of making a living as artists, their passion for music, and much more!

Show 251 - Jessica “Donny” Paton and Joshua Armstrong (Garden Music)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Leo Magri)

Joshua (He/Him) and Jessica (She/They), the duo behind Garden Music, a cosy music shop nestled in the heart of Thames, serving the vibrant communities of the Coromandel and Hauraki districts. As passionate advocates for the transformative power of live music, Joshua and Jessica have set their sights on fostering a sense of community through their combined efforts.

Beyond the walls of Garden Music, both Joshua and Jessica are working musicians and artists.
Their shared love for the arts has driven them to create safe and collaborative spaces for local talent to flourish. Through numerous organised gigs in the region, their passion is holding space for people to collectively express themselves and collaborate creatively.

With a deep commitment to nurturing the local creative spirit, Joshua and Jessica are intent on inspiring others to embrace the magic of live music.

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What is your favourite animated movie? Brandon has been in the film industry for years, working for the massive Warner Bros. and being a part of epic movies like 'The Matrix' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action'. He then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His son, the multi-instrumentalist, Rhodes Hull also joins us on this chat with the cinematographer Ysabella Smith and Leo Magri. Watch it here now!

Show 250 - Brandon Hull (Animation/Virtual Reality) and Rhodes Hull (Multi-instrumentalist)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Ysabella Smith and Leo Magri).

Hull, a Boise, Idaho native, boasts over 30 years of experience spanning live music, film production, animation, documentary films, and virtual reality. Starting his journey in Los Angeles in 1993, Hull entered film school at California State University, Northridge, while also working for iconic venues like the House of Blues. Notable accomplishments include producing the award-winning film 'The Silent Movie' starring Billy Connolly.

After film school, Hull interned at Warner Bros. Feature Productions, contributing to films like 'The Matrix' before delving into animation with projects such as 'Osmosis Jones' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action.' Transitioning to documentary production, he worked on impactful films like 'To Whom it May Concern: The Life of Nancy Kwan.'

Hull then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His work includes immersive tours for NASA, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and over 150 American battlefields. Currently, he's preparing to remake the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory tour and capture 360 views of the Mars Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater.

Upcoming projects include the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Overseas Buildings for the Department of State, and a documentary on urban enslavement in New Orleans. Hull continues to push boundaries in storytelling and technology, leaving a lasting impact across diverse industries.

Rhodes Hull is a 22 year old multi instrumentalist from Boise, Idaho who writes and produces the majority of his work. When playing live, he gathers his friends to form Rhodes Hulls Magic Band, a vibrant musical group known for their electric fusion of surf rock, psychedelic rock, whimsical rock, and scalawag rock. Their unique sound can be described as a captivating blend of the Beatles’ infectious melodies and the Doors’ enigmatic vibes. From catchy surf guitar licks to mind-bending psychedelic journeys, their music takes you on a captivating ride filled with nostalgia and imaginative storytelling.

His new single, “I’m the Monkey Man” is available now on all streaming platforms!

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Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Yazmin Todd (FĒI LÍN) is a horse trainer, support worker, and musician with a deep love and curiosity for animals, art, music, writing, and the environment. Join Yazmin, Leo, and our dear friend, the talented artist Emma Evangeline Gustafson, for an chat on the ALTBAYS Table Talk. 

Show 249 - Yazmin Todd “FĒI LÍN” - Musician/Horse Trainer 

Yazmin Todd (FĒI LÍN) is a 24 year old, horse trainer, support worker and indie jazz folk musician of Singaporean Chinese and NZ European descent. She was born in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, with an upbringing shaped by the lush landscapes of Piha beach and the Tutukaka coast, Yazmin has lived in the Coromandel for the past 4 years, always feeling at home nestled in the bush with the sea in sight. 

Having a childhood close to nature has kept her close to the nature of her heart, and to follow her passions. She has a great love and curiosity for animals, art, music, writing, the environment, holistic health, and living (Ayurveda, Yoga and Permaculture). 

Since moving to the Coromandel area, she has ventured into the joy of creating and sharing music. She released her first single last year, “The River Beneath Us,” and plans to release her latest recorded song, “Love is a Ladder” later this year. She is fascinated by the many lives and identities we can have within life and getting to meet the various versions of herself as she grows on her journey.

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Did you know that intuitive business consultants teach their clients to align their ideas and emotions with positive energy? Kaitlyn, an author, dōTERRA leader, and intuitive business consultant, lives life to the fullest. She joins Altbays Table Talk to chat with Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri about embodiment, health, productivity, and much more! Watch it here now!

Show 248 – Kaitlyn Gooch (Intuitive Business Consultant)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri).

Kaitlyn has led a rich and full life, sharing her experiences and light, perceiving things in unique and relatable ways.

She is an author who released her first book, “It Starts With You,” in 2020. Also, an intuitive business consultant, dōTERRA leader, and celebrant (celebrating all of life), she lives for the expansiveness under the stars on a cloudless night or waking up to see the sunrise over the ocean.

Kaitlyn is obsessed with embodiment, efficiency, health, and habits because she believes these elements create a healthier, longer, and more joyful life.

If you're not having fun, then what's the point? She fully and truly believes that life is here to be lived, fully and out loud.

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The place we live, combined with our cultural background, can be a massive inspiration for artistic work. Caitlin Moloney is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, Australian-born, of Celtic, Iberian, and Northwest European descent. She discovered the Coromandel clay community at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries in 2005 and was taught skills by local and international artists. Caitlin joins for a kōrero at the ALTBAYS Table Talk with another top artist, Emma Evangeline, and Leo Magri. 

Show 247 – Caitlin Moloney (Multidisciplinary Artist)

Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Emma Evangeline and Leo Magri)

  Caitlin Moloney is an Australian born multidisciplinary artist of Celtic, Iberian and north west European descent. Her early exposure to multiculturalism, community care and social justice has instilled in her a deep curiosity to explore an integrated culture in a colonised world. In her making Caitlin turns repeatedly to the rhythm and shapes found in nature, our plants and animals - and their constant renewal.

Pattern has been with Caitlin since she was a small child.  When drifting off to sleep at night she would imagine every piece of treasure that ever sunk to the bottom of the ocean tucked away in her garden. She envisioned piles of glistening gold, colourful fabric and jewels that could be draped all over her body.  There was nothing she wanted more than to be surrounded by beautiful things and today, as a full-time artist living in the tranquil Coromandel, New Zealand, Caitlin embodies that vision.

Growing up in Brisbane, Australia,  Caitlin struggled with being highly sensitive and yearned for an elusive sense of safety away from this fast paced culture, which only strengthened her inner world.  Caitlin's sensitivity to her environment has given her an acute appreciation of the importance of the wellbeing experienced our personal and public spaces. 

   Arriving in Aotearoa in 2004, at age twenty-six, Caitlin instantly connected with the Coromandel and was struck by the peaceful nature of the landscape.  She felt like her body could relax, finally, after running on empty for so long.   

   Finding the Coromandel clay community at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries in 2005, Caitlin was taught skills by local and international artists. Driving Creek is an environment shaped by living so close to the earth, in rhythm with the land. This has formed a community of unconventional makers, supporting Caitlin's creative growth with grassroots learning.

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Did you know that NZ’s film industry generates about US$2.08 billion in GDP annually? Yssy is a multifaceted filmmaker who produces, directs, shoots, promotes, and photographs, working with the top artists like Ladyhawke, Jonathan Bree, Princess Chelsea, and Chris Mac, as well as mainstream TV channels. She comes to chat with Beth Claire and Leo about media, the film industry, and living overseas. 

 Show 246 – Ysabella Smith (Filmmaker)

 Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Beth Claire and Leo Magri)

Ysabella Smith is a kiwi Filmmaker with a passion for music, art, film, and photography. With over 6 years of professional experience in Film & Television, Ysabella has worked on a wide range of projects, from music videos to commercials, short films to documentaries. 

Yssy is multifaceted producing, directing, shooting, promoting DJing and photographing. Working with the likes of Ladyhawke, Jonathan Bree, Princess Chelsea and Chris Mac.

She started a production company (CentralFilm) in Auckland before jetting off to London to pursue more broadcast and networking opportunities after spending the summer at home in the Coromandel.

Yssy joins us to discuss the tales of Creativity and Career in Media and living abroad.

https://www.ysabellasmith.com

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What’s your favorite Fat Freddy’s Drop tune? Mark Williams, aka MC Slave, is a prolific broadcaster. He serves as the MC for Fat Freddy’s Drop, runs a weekly show on 95bFM, is the station voice for Flava Radio in Auckland, and is highly involved in the film industry, also directing music videos. Mark comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk for a chat, joined by the legendary DJ Bobby Brazuka from Latinaotearoa who also owns of the iconic Ponsonby Social Club.  

Show 245 – Mark Williams (Fat Freddy’s Drop) 

Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Bobby Brazuka and Leo Magri)

Mark James Williams aka M.C. Slave/ aka Uncle Mark aka Logg Cabin has touched on, and triumphed in, most areas of the media during a career that has spanned the best part of three decades.
 
 Born in California and raised in Aotearoa, Mark first emerged in the public eye as the Slavish half of proto hip hop duo MC OJ & Rhythm Slave. Transitioning from youthful energy overload to a more considered, politicised approach, they developed into Joint Force in combination with long time compadre DLT. Slave found his eventual ideal musical home with Wellington troubadours Fat Freddy’s Drop, carving out a position as their much celebrated hype man/tour MC since 2006.
 
 As well as providing the live lyrical fire and crowd incentivising for FFD, Mark has also warmed the stage up for them all over the world as a DJ / Selector. Mark holds down the weekly 2pm -4pm Sunday sweet spot as host of the Logg Cabin radio show on 95BFM. The Loggcabin has become a veritable institution. Building his chops in the 90s on 95bFM’s True School Hip Hop Show and later Drive, as well as contributing to the early momentum of Base FM, and George Fm, M.C. Slave has spread his audio amor far and wide on the airwaves. 
 
 Mark is also the station voice of Flava Radio in Auckland, making him one of the country’s most recognisable and trusted voices. On the small screen with the MO Show, Mark and crew took New Zealand out to the world and returned with an award winning riot of interviews, sketches and thoroughly anarchic TV - the likes of which will probably never be seen again. As well as appearing on a multitude of TV shows and feature films, invariably cast as ‘the bad guy’, he has also made waves behind the camera, most notably directing Fat Freddy’s Drop's legendary Wandering Eye clip which won Best Music Video at the 2006 Vodafone NZ Music Awards.
 
 Mark is joined by the legendary DJ Bobby Brazuka from Latinaotearoa, and owner of the iconic Ponsonby Social Club for a historic show!

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How much do you know about the history of your own country? Lachie is an intermediate teacher passionate about history. His journey is all about delving deep into the history of Aotearoa, cultivating a profound understanding that he can then weave into his teaching. Lachie joins Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri on the Altbays Table Talk for a solid korero.

Show 244 – Lachie Holt (Teacher/Creator) 

Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)

Lachie Holt is a creator proudly rooted in Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa. Embracing his Māori heritage as a descendant of Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga, he is an intermediate teacher and very passionate about history.

His journey is centered on one ambitious goal: to delve deep into the history of Aotearoa, cultivating a profound understanding that he can then weave into his teaching. Every step of this journey has been significant in shaping his views and understanding of who he is as a person. Along the way, he’s had the privilege of meeting incredible people who have enriched his perspective on the history of Aotearoa. 

Lachie is not a historian, rather someone passionate about history. His popular Instagram page @aotearoahistory_ is about him learning about history from local experts and sharing those stories.

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