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We talk to Ron Thomas - OG Cobra Kai, Author, Self-Mastery Expert & Life Coach. Well known for portaying the iconic role of Cobra Kai student Bobby Brown in the 1984 movie smash The Karate Kid, Ron continues to share the strengths and values taught in the classic film 40 years later. He speaks of how his competive spirit was ignited at an early age through sports before heading to Hollywood to pursue an acting career and land a role in one of the decades most loved franchises which he would later reprise in the hit Netflix Cobra Kai Series. 

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We talk to Wolf Marshall - Internationally acclaimed Guitarist, Teacher, Author & Transcriber. It would have been hard to avoid the name Wolf Marshall if you ever picked up an electric guitar during the Hard Rock heyday of the 80s and early 90s. Already having a successful touring and recording career he fast became the go to for guitar tuition and became the premier Guitar Tablature transcriber from many of the genre's biggest selling albums. As well as being a hugely successful journalist in guitar magazines and tutorials, Wolf has also had an impressive career as a lecturer and is to this day a power house in the Jazz world continuing to share his knowledge to players worldwide. 

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We talk to Matt Scannell - Singer & Guitarist of chart topping Hard Rock Band Vertical Horizon. It's been twenty five years since the song 'Everything You Want' from the album of the same name hit the very top of the US Billboard Charts and became the most played song of the year. Matt looks back on his journey, from the songs creation, it's rise to the top of the charts and it's ongoing legacy. We also hear tales of meeting his Hard Rock heroes whilst guitar shopping and his hopes of returning to the UK in the very near future. 

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We talk to Billy Sheehan - Bassist with Mr Big & The Winery Dogs. Without doubt one of the most incredible bass players of all time, Billy Sheehan has had a career like no other. From his early Talas days breaking out of Buffalo, New York to head out as support to Van Halen right through to taking on the world with Mr Big and a series of chart smashes. Billy reflects back on some of his career from Bass Tuition Videos, late night phone messages from Eddie Van Halen and what his future looks like now Mr Big have finished touring. 

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We talk to Richie Kotzen - Musician and Songwriter. Without doubt one of the most unique and talented guitarist, singers and multi instrumentalists to burst out of the Hard Rock scene, Richie Kotzen continues to be a formidable songwriting force. Whether it be on his solo albums, his time with hard rock superstars Poison and Mr Big or with the supergroup The Winery Dogs, his guitar playing and soulful voice are unmistakable. We talk about his journey through different projects in his career and whether or not he is proud of the choices he's made and we also visit his brand new album 'Nomad' which features some of his best songwriting to date. 

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We talk to Mike Read - Radio & TV Broadcaster and Presenting Legend. Since the late 70s Mike Read has climbed to the top of the Radio and TV fields as a presenter, host and interviewer on the likes of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Saturday Superstore and the iconic Top of the Pops TV Show. Today he continues to champion new music from many of our favourite legacy artists on The Heritage Chart showcasing the latest songs from classic bands and singers. Mike takes us through many of the amazing twists and turns of his incredibly varied career in the pop culture world of the 80s and beyond including the encounters with different pop, TV and Movie personalities along the way.

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We talk to Zach Galligan - Actor. From growing up right in the heart of New York City to breaking Box Office Records as part of one of the movie industries biggest blockbuster summers back in 1984, Zach has seen and learned a lot during his incredible career. He shares stories of mastering Steven Spielberg's own Arcade Machines, arriving in Los Angeles during the 1980s and how his love for music is on a level with his enthusiasm and passion for cinema.

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We talk to Toby Jepson - Singer Songwriter for Wayward Sons & Little Angels. With one of the busiest careers in today's entertainment industry, Toby manages to channel his love and passion for both Music and Movies. Many are aware of his incredible achievements with the Little Angels but for several years Toby also worked in the Movie Industry and continues to do so today with several exciting projects in the works. We chat all about his love of film which began in the 1970s and some of his most memorable moments both as a fan sat in his local cinema but also working on set alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. 

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We talk to Jake Popyura - Musician and Songwriter of the band Supermilk. Growing up in the 1990s, it was hard for Jake Popyura not to be heavily influenced by some of the most wacky and much overlooked movies he'd find on the shelves of his local Video Shop. These films would be a touch point throught his career with the bands Doe and more recently Supermilk leading to even releasing an album on the VHS Format in today's world. We chat all about these events along with his recent life changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease and how he's adapting to not only day to day life but how something as huge as this affects him as a touring musician. 

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We talk to Albert Cummings - Blues Rock Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter. Whilst always being a music fan it wasn't until his late 20s that Albert Cummings would step on a stage with a live band and realise the path he was meant to take. Already a successful builder and forth generation in his family he would juggle both careers successfully whilst his guitar skills would take him on a journey he never expected. From touring with BB King to recording with the legendary Double Trouble, Albert has fast become one of most respected and soulful artists on the Blues radar.

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We talk to Johnny Monaco - Guitarist & Songwriter. Since his first appearance on the STV Podcast a lot has changed in the last four years for one of hard rocks finest guitarists. Now living in Las Vegas and guitarist for Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Monaco shares experiences and thoughts on how everything has been working out in his own unique and untouchable style. We learn of experiences with online shopping, dealing with his Las Vegas neighbours, last minute band auditions and his love of classic martial arts. 

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