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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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00:23:28

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...

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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...

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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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00:31:57

On the Couch - #151 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/20

This past Thursday at 9pm ( 19th Sept ) on CapeTalk #businessofentertainment we had in studio, Ricardo Mackenzie, the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government in the 7th Administration.We will hear about the plans the Minister has for the next couple of years and more. Show producer - Barry Maré.

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00:30:33

On the Couch - #150 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/13

Thursday 9pm ( 12 September 2924 ) on CapeTalk #businessofentertainment we had Ricardo Mackenzie in studio, the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government in the 7th administration.We discussed plans the Minister has for the next couple of years and more. Mackenzie's professional background spans many years, roles at institutions such as the national Ministry of Sport and Recreation, Old Mutual, JPMorgan Chase, The Presidency of Thabo Mbeki , Eurocape

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00:33:13

On the Couch - #149 - MEX in conversation with Jamie...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/06

We like to keep our content evergreen, but with what's about to transpire come Saturday, I thought to post this, hot off the press.Please welcome, Jamie Wall. Jamie Wall grew up in Wellington, New Zealand and now is based in Auckland as a rugby writer. Was in SA to cover the two All Black test matches and works for RNZ now . We talked All Blacks as a brand and what touring means as a journalist Some of his career highlights: • Covering the All Blacks as a touring journalist since 2017 •

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00:36:16

On the Couch - #148 - MEX in conversation with Karabo...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/30

Superb conversation with Karabo Senna from SAMRO on CapeTalk #BusinessOfEntertainment which airs every Thursday at 9pm.Great discussion for all artists on the importance Of artists rights and what SAMRO does in this regard. Show producer: Barry Maré Artwork: Casey Barclay

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00:29:51

On the Couch - #147 - MEX in conversation with Ian F...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/23

On Thursday, just after 9 pm, I welcomed back my guest Ian Fraser (Ian F) - to CapeTalk's #BusinessOfEntertainment We talked radio, Alex Jay, Wilson B Nkosi, and good content. Ian F won a SAMA (He won a South African Music Award in 2008 with 5FM for Best Dance Album). Analytics and metrics, finding content and much, much more. Ian Fraser, better known as Ian F, became a household name as he spent 15 years at the national broadcaster, 5fm. Ian was also at KFM in Cape Town and then Highveld in

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00:29:12

On the Couch - #146 - MEX in conversation with Ian F

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/16

My Guest on Cape Talk the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 15th Aug (tonight ) at 9pm is Ian F.Ian Fraser, better known as Ian F, became a household name as he spent 15 years at the national broadcaster, 5FM. He then went traveling and landed in Europe, where he discovered that it was old, cold and that beer was too expensive. He then came back home and worked briefly at KFM in Cape Town and the then Highveld in Johannesburg. For the last eight years, Ian F has been the voice-over artist for

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00:30:54

On the Couch - #145 - MEX in conversation with Patric...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/09

Part 2 of my chat with Patric van Blerk from the business of entertainment , that airs every Thursday night at 9pmPatric has extensive experience in the music industry and has won several industry awards, along with countless gold and platinum discs for hit records. After starting with Gallo in 1968, Patric went independent in the early seventies – working with or initiating the careers of many SA artists. He assisted in guiding the early creative fortunes of Virgin Records in South Africa, while

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00:29:47

On the Couch - #144 - MEX in conversation with Patric...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/02

Patric Van Blerk on #BusinessOfEntertainment on Cape Talk.Patric has extensive experience in the music industry. He has won several industry awards, along with countless gold and platinum discs for hit records. Local acts he has worked with include Ipi Tombi, Margaret Singana, Rabbitt, Joy, Julian Laxton, Sweatband featuring Wendy Oldfield, Spirits Rejoice featuring Sipho Gumede, Mimi Coertse, and many others. As a songwriter, Patric has enjoyed success with songs such as Paradise Road, Charlie,

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00:33:37

On the Couch - #143 - MEX in conversation with Mike...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/07/26

Part two of my interview with Mike van Graan broadcast on Cape Talk's The Business of Entertainment on Thursday 25 July at 9:30pm. Please enjoy.Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 37 plays under his belt. He joined me in Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist.Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss

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00:30:26

On the Couch - #142 - MEX in conversation with Mike...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/07/12

Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 37 plays under his belt. He joined me in Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist.Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss the current status quo ,with the new GNU in power in SA. His most recent work – MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS – won the performer, Kim Blanche Adonis, the

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