Episode 31 - Steve Valentine, actor and magician

07/08/20 • 34 min

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We talk to veteran actor and musician Steve Valentine about his time in Hollywood and his global travels.
He tells us about fighting Hulk Hogan, performing magic for Michael Jackson and even dealing cards at something resembling Molly's Game.
He also tells us about performing at the Magic Castle, running a Yugoslavian nightclub as a teenager and his appearance in Spider-Man 3.
And why he wants to drink whisky with Houdini.

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Episode 30 - Laura Schwab, Aston Martin

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We talk to Aston Martin’s President for the Americas Laura Schwab.
She tells us about her love for the iconic British brand, the power of James Bond and growing up in Kentucky.
Laura has also worked for Jaguar Land Rover so tells us about why she loves working for British car companies, how Covid will impact driving and the power of their brand not just for owners but for everyone.
She tells us about the new Aston Martin SUV - complete with optional dog washer - and how to fit a car seat into a DB11.
We talk about life in Bourbon country, how to make a Presbyterian, the clever marketing of Maker’s Mark whisky and her bourbon bar.

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Episode 32 - Rhino, Gladiator

We talk to Mark Smith - better known as Rhino from the Gladiators.
He tells us his journey from food stamps to Hollywood and from body building to Batman.
How he got his break on one of the most popular UK television shows of the 90s and how he took that fame and ended up doing voices for Disney - playing a Rhino in Zootopia.
We also cover working with Idris Elba and Liam Neeson and exec producing the new movie hit The Outpost.
He also talks about George Floyd, protesting and the difference between being stopped by police in Britain and America.