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On the Couch with MEX

On the couch with MEX

Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the entertainment economy, local and international, current, and future.

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00:30:06

On the Couch - #171 - MEX in conversation with Steve...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/02/21

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Steve Louw is recognised as one of the South African music industry’s most respected and accomplished talents. He has received critical acclaim in his native South Africa with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky since his debut release in 1984. Louw has co-written songs with Dave Stewart and Brian May for the inaugural 46664 concert, a global campaign to bring awareness to the AIDS epidemic, along with long-time producer Kevin Shirley (The Black

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00:30:20

On the Couch - #170 - MEX in conversation with Steve...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/02/14

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Steve Louw is recognised as one of the South African music industry’s most respected and accomplished talents. He has received critical acclaim in his native South Africa with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky since his debut release in 1984. Louw has co-written songs with Dave Stewart and Brian May for the inaugural 46664 concert, a global campaign to bring awareness to the AIDS epidemic, along with long-time producer Kevin Shirley (The Black

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00:33:05

On the Couch - #169 - MEX in conversation with Ashley...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/01/31

Ashley is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders.His international work includes ‘Warrior’ for HBO, and ‘Deep State’ for UK- based Endor productions and as Mickey Purvis, Scottish husband of the endearing Tannie in the series 'Recipes For Love And Murder' for Mnet (SA) and Acorn TV (Scotland). He played the Milli Vanilli talent manager ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ released in SA cinemas June 2024. Recent theatre work includes: Paul

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00:31:30

On the Couch - #168 - MEX in conversation with Ashley...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/01/24

Ashley is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders.His international work includes ‘Warrior’ for HBO, and ‘Deep State’ for UK- based Endor productions and as Mickey Purvis, Scottish husband of the endearing Tannie in the series 'Recipes For Love And Murder' for Mnet (SA) and Acorn TV (Scotland). He played the Milli Vanilli talent manager ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ released in SA cinemas June 2024. Recent theatre work includes: Paul

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00:30:30

On the Couch - #167 - MEX in conversation with Lance...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/01/17

Part two of my chat with Lance Stehr who has a long-standing career in the music entertainment and film / TV production industries and has over the past 35 years worth of releases and distribution of over 300 records/ albums. His most notable talent is his ability to discover untapped talent and nurture industry icons. His music career started in the late 1980’s when he put together the internationally renowned Cape Town based Hip Hop political group Prophets of Da City ( POC) to fight apartheid

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00:31:07

On the Couch - #166 - MEX in conversation with Lance...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/01/10

Lance Stehr has a long-standing career in the music entertainment and film / TV production industries and has over the past 35 years been responsible for releasing and distributing over 300 records/ albums. His most notable talent is his ability to discover untapped talent and nurture industry icons. His music career started in the late 1980’s when he put together the internationally renowned Cape Town based Hip Hop political group Prophets of Da City ( POC) to fight apartheid through music. Show

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00:15:43

On the Couch - #165 - Lessons learnt from...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2025/01/03

Saskia Falken speaks to The Business of Entertainment (BOE) Host on Cape Talk, Music Manager, Publicist, Founder of Triple M Entertainment and Founder of The Music Exchange, Martin Myers.He chats about lessons learnt from entertainment industry giants in 2024 from the show BOE which airs every Thursday night at 9pm on Cape Talk.

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00:25:22

On the Couch - #164 - MEX in conversation with Tunde...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/12/20

The Voice of the Lighthouse Family, Tunde Baiyewu, on CapeTalk. Tunde Baiyewu is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent, and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. This is second part of our two-part conversation.

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00:31:27

On the Couch - #163 - MEX in conversation with Diana...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/12/13

We had our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, on Cape Talk last night from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment .She discusses, in detail, Collective Management Organisations in South Africa .

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00:30:33

On the Couch - #162 - MEX in conversation with Diana...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/12/06

Investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who spoke and delivered the keynote address at this year’s Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) on 30th November, was in studio (Thursday 5th December) on CapeTalk on the Business of Entertainment from 9pm.This chat will be eye opening if the keynote at Music Exchange is anything to go by. We discussed – A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?

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00:23:28

On the Couch - #161 - MEX in conversation with Tunde...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/11/29

Lighthouse Family has sold over 15 million albums throughout their career.We speak to Tunde Baiyewu, the British singer-songwriter and member of the multi-platinum selling group about his journey to here.

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00:32:06

On the Couch - #160 - MEX in conversation with Glenn...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, we welcome back Glenn Gillis for the second part of fascinating and enlightening conversation around all things gaming and gamification.Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa. Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant in the creative industries. He is an expert on the role that technology plays in storytelling and a thought-leader on how impact games and immersive

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00:30:57

On the Couch - #159 - MEX in conversation with Glenn...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/11/15

Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa. Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant in the creative industries. He is an expert on the role that technology plays in storytelling and a thought-leader on how impact games and immersive technologies (AR & VR) can be used to build brands and drive effective learning outcomes in Africa and beyond. Prior to Sea Monster, Glenn served as the

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00:30:35

On the Couch - #158 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/11/08

Welcome to part two of my engaging interview with one of Roc Nation's many visionaries.Mahlatse is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa. Previously, he served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation. His academic journey includes studying Biochemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and recently completing a Masters in International Affairs, with a focus on Cybermediation, at King's College London. At heart a peacemaker, Mahlatse has provided consultancy services to

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00:30:13

On the Couch - #157 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/11/01

Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa joined me in studio on (Thursday 31st October) on CapeTalk just after 9pm on the show called “The business of Entertainment”.And we have a rebroadcast on a Sunday night at 9pm on CapeTalk. Previously, Mahlatse served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation. His academic journey includes studying Biochemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and recently completing a Masters in International Affairs, with a

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00:38:23

On the Couch - #156 - MEX in conversation with Roddy...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/10/25

Since Real Concerts’ inception in 1994, Roddy Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa’s most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them:Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds in amongst others. Lots to digest including Big Concerts , Johnny Clegg and much more.

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00:34:38

On the Couch - #155 - MEX in conversation with Roddy...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/10/18

On Thurs 17th Oct on CapeTalk on the show the business of entertainment just past 9pm (21H00) we had in studio the founder of Real Concerts & RAM – Real Artist Management, Roddy Quin.Roddy has been involved in concert promotion and artist management for the past 36 years, working with both international and South African events and artists. In the culturally isolated 1980s, Roddy was intimately involved in the careers of (amongst others) two of South Africa’s hottest acts – Johnny Clegg and

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00:50:26

On the Couch - #154 - MEX in conversation with Ivor...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/10/11

Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years, from Marketing and Sales, to A&R and eventually as CEO. In his time at Gallo he also signed some of the South Africa's greatest artists. These include: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Mahotella Queens, Stimela, Ray Phiri, Don Laka, Harari, Lucky Dube, Gito Baloi, Miriam Makeba and, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.

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00:30:52

On the Couch - #153 - MEX in conversation with Ivor...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/10/04

Ivor Haarburger a giant in 🇿🇦 music industry occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney M, Donna Summer, Richard Clayderman and Barry White, he also signed some of the country’s greatest artists Some of these include: Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Mahotella Queens Stimela Ray Phiri Don Laka Harari Lucky Dube Gito Baloi Miriam Makeba Sipho

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00:29:46

On the Couch - #152 - MEX in conversation with Jon...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/27

Jon Savage has a mind filled with brilliant information and he my guest was on the Business of Entertainment, last night on Cape Talk, talking podcasting and more.Jon's impressive resume includes: •⁠ ⁠DIRECTOR of INBROADCASTING •⁠ ⁠FOUNDER of the AFRICAN PODCAST NETWORK and AMPD STUDIOS •⁠ ⁠CONTENT STRATEGIST for HAVE YOU HEARD (www.haveyouheard.co.za) •⁠ ⁠Host of What's Your Poison and the Digital Savage podcasts •⁠ ⁠www.jonsavage.com

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