Tell Craig Your Story

Craig Maguire
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Thank you for listening to the podcast. I had the idea for the podcast a while ago to talk to people who I have met in my travels, about their inspiring and amazing lives. I remember always going to see Henry Rollins do his spoken word tours and being inspired about his stories and life motto. Travel the world, be creative- play music, draw or paint. Have an opinion but respect others, keep fit and healthy. Born in Newcastle Australia now living in Shanghai China.

  1. 4d ago

    Preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Josh Pemberton

    ⚽The wait is over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! On the eve of kick-off in Mexico, USA and Canada, I sit down with hardcore Leeds United and England fan Josh Pemberton to preview the biggest tournament in world football. We break down all 12 groups, discuss the main contenders and dark horses, and reveal our predictions for who will make it to the knockout stages. We also talk Italy's shock failure to qualify, the Australian A-League, the Chinese Super League, and why China is still missing from the World Cup. 🏆 Group Stage Predictions Josh: A-South Korea, Mexico | B-Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina | C-Brazil, Scotland | D-USA, Turkey | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Netherlands | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Norway | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia Craig: A-South Korea, Czech Republic | B-Switzerland, Qatar | C-Brazil, Morocco | D-USA, Australia | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Sweden | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Senegal | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia 🔥 Final Four Josh: Brazil, England, Spain, France | Craig: Argentina, Japan, Germany, France To finish off the episode, I put Josh's football knowledge to the test with a World Cup trivia challenge. Who are your picks to progress from each group and who will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Download our new album—It's What The Fans Want 🎵 Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA 🍎 Apple Music Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 📸 Instagram: @fulltrottlesh 🎙️ Listen 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #EnglandFootball #LeedsUnited #WorldCupPredictions #FootballFans #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast

    1h 8m

  2. Jun 7

    Part 2 - Josh Pemberton - England - Full Throttle's debut album It's What The Fans Want

    🎙️ Part 2 – Josh Pemberton | Full Throttle – It's What The Fans Want In Part 2, Josh Pemberton joins me as we continue our track-by-track deep dive into the second half of Full Throttle's debut album, It's What The Fans Want. We discuss: 🎵 Josh's favourite song on the album 😂 The story behind All My Friends Have Slept With Ray and Ray's reaction to hearing it live for the first 🎸 Playing the songs live and deciding which tracks made the album 🤵 Who exactly is the Pop Punk Gentleman? And what is a Scooter Booter? To wrap things up, Josh and I reveal our Top 3 favourite songs from the album and our Top 3 songs of all time. Track Breakdown ⏱️ Scooter Booter — 6:51 ⏱️ Electric Fever Dream — 13:47 ⏱️ Summer Breeze — 23:21 ⏱️ Running Away From the 9 to 5 — 29:27 ⏱️ All My Friends Have Slept With Ray — 36:40 ⏱️ Pop Punk Gentleman — 44:03 Full Throttle 🎤 Josh Pemberton – Vocals/Guitar 🥁 Craig Maguire – Drums/Backing Vocals 🎸 Lucie Zhuang – Bass 🎸 Rade Milanovic – Lead Guitar 🎚️ Produced by Rade Milanovic 🎧 Album: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want 📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh 🎙️ Listen: Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #FullThrottle #ItsWhatTheFansWant #JoshPemberton #TellCraigYourStory #RockMusic #NewMusic #Podcast #AlbumRelease #ShanghaiMusic

    54 min

  3. Jun 6

    Part 1- Josh Pemberton - England - Full Throttle's debut album It's What The Fans Want

    🎙️ Part 1 – Josh Pemberton (Full Throttle) The voice of Full Throttle, Josh Pemberton, joins me to celebrate the release of our band's debut album, It's What The Fans Want. We take a deep dive track-by-track into how the album was made, including: 🔥 Why it took so long to finally release the album 🎸 Previous attempts to record it 🎚️ Working with new producer Reed 😂 Hilarious studio stories and discovering who Ray and JoJo really are 🎵 Track Review Times ⏱️ 23:00 – What's The Damage Darling ⏱️ 33:59 – Laowai Down ⏱️ 42:58 – Runaround ⏱️ 47:55 – Waiting In Limbo ⏱️ 55:29 – Hell ⏱️ 1:07:03 – I Lost My Heart 🎧 Album: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want 📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh 🎙️ Listen: Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #FullThrottle #ItsWhatTheFansWant #JoshPemberton #TellCraigYourStory #RockMusic #NewMusic #Podcast #AlbumRelease #ShanghaiMusic

    1h 11m

  4. May 31

    Part 2 - John Shanghai - Paris - Singer / Author/ Entrepreneur

    Part 2 – John Shanghai Singer, Author, Entrepreneur John moved to China in 2005 and became the Official MC and part of the management team at Shanghai's iconic Bar Rouge. In 2006, he launched Johnjamsession, a live music concept that became a key part of Shanghai's music scene and later partnered with the French Consulate's La Fête de la Musique. Beyond music, John managed Anar restaurant and co-founded Karma cocktail bar. In this episode, we discuss: 🎶 Shanghai's live music scene 🎤 Building a loyal crowd for Johnjamsession 🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship 👕 The In Black and Happy clothing brand 🌍 Creating communities through music and business Follow John: @johnshanghai01 🎧 LISTEN NOW  🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com  🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory  ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #Shanghai #Podcast #TellCraigYourStory #LiveMusic #ShanghaiMusicScene #Johnjamsession #Entrepreneur #InBlackAndHappy #MusicPodcast #JohnShanghai

    43 min

  5. May 30

    Part 1 - John Shanghai -France - Singer / Author/ Entrepreneur

    Part 1 – John Shanghai Singer: Author-Composer, Entertainer & Entrepreneur Born in Paris, John built an international music career before becoming a well-known figure in Shanghai’s nightlife and live music scene. From signing with major labels like Polygram/Universal and BMG-EMI to performing, producing music in New York, and launching the legendary “Johnjamsession” in Shanghai, John has lived an incredible journey in music and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about: 🎸 Jamming with Jimmy Buffett ⚖️ The copyright case he won 🎶 Shanghai’s live music culture 🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship Follow: @johnshanghai01 🎧 LISTEN NOW 🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #Shanghai #Podcast #TellCraigYourStory #InBlackAndHappy #LiveMusic #Anarbar #JimmyBuffett #Entrepreneur #Nightlife #MusicPodcast #JohnShanghai

    51 min

  6. Apr 23

    Part 2 - Alejandra Mendoza - Mexico - Entrepreneur / Podcaster

    🎙️ Episode 190 – Part 2: Alejandra Mendoza Welcome back to Tell Craig Your Story. In Part 2 of my conversation with Mexican entrepreneur Alejandra Mendoza, we dive into her bold decision to move to China and explore the powerful cultural exchange between Mexico and China. Alejandra shares insights into building her language business, her passion for communication, and practical tips for improving your public speaking. We also discuss her podcast, her Chinese learning book, and her collaboration with the Mexican Embassy in Shanghai. To close, Alejandra opens up about her pride in representing Mexico and shares some of her favourite Mexican artists, albums, and books. 🌐 Website: www.encxxtros.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encxxtros 🎧 LISTEN NOW 🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #AlejandraMendoza #Entrepreneur #Mexico #China #CrossCultural #PublicSpeaking #LanguageLearning #GlobalStories #ESL #TellCraigYourStory

    57 min

  7. Apr 18

    Part 1 - Alejandra Mendoza - Mexico - Entrepreneur / Podcaster

    🎙️ Tell Craig Your Story — Episode 189 In Part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Mexican entrepreneur Alejandra Mendoza, exploring her journey between Mexico and China — from her humble upbringing in Guadalajara to building a life abroad and navigating the real struggles of living in a foreign country, including language barriers, cultural differences, and starting over in a new environment. Alejandra shares her podcast 促西相谈 Encuentros, launched in 2024 — a cross-cultural platform where she shares Latin American stories and lived experiences between Mexico and China. The podcast is produced exclusively in Spanish and Chinese, bridging both languages and cultures. Alongside that, she has her own bilingual language business YuBaiLing Consulting, and teaches public speaking, helping others find confidence across languages and cultures. We also begin exploring feminist progression in Mexico and shifting opportunities for women in society. This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and finding your voice across borders. 🌐 Website: www.encxxtros.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encxxtros 🎧 LISTEN NOW 🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #TellCraigYourStory #AlejandraMendoza #Mexico #MexicanEntrepreneur #CrossCultural #MexicoToChina #SpanishChinesePodcast #PodcastInterview #LatAmVoices #CrossCultural #PublicSpeaking #WomenInLeadership #CulturalExchange #LanguageLearning

    1 hr

  8. Mar 18

    Part 2 - Donut Larsen - USA - Americana, Blues, Folk Singer Song Writer

    🎙️ Donut Larsen — In Part 2 of Tell Craig Your Story, we continue our conversation with one of the most compelling new voices in American roots music Donut Larsen — rose from street performances to global attention through viral videos. His 2025 album Maybe blends Americana, blues, folk-punk, and modern country, delivering raw storytelling and deeply personal reflections. In this episode, we explore the stories and creative process behind Maybe 🤠 His views on modern country music in the U.S. 🌍 Life after sudden fame 🗣️ His love for Australian 🇦🇺 and Kiwi 🇳🇿 accents ✊ Experiences participating in protest rallies More than an album, Maybe is a snapshot of a life transformed into music that resonates worldwide. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 LISTEN NOW 🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory 🌟 Follow & Support Donut Larsen 📸 Instagram: @donut.larsen 🌍 www.donutlarsenmusic.com #DonutLarsen #MaybeAlbum #AmericanaMusic #ModernCountry #IndieArtist #FolkPunk #SingerSongwriter #NewAlbum2025 #ViralArtist #TellCraigYourStoryPodcast #PodcastInterview

    43 min
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Thank you for listening to the podcast. I had the idea for the podcast a while ago to talk to people who I have met in my travels, about their inspiring and amazing lives. I remember always going to see Henry Rollins do his spoken word tours and being inspired about his stories and life motto. Travel the world, be creative- play music, draw or paint. Have an opinion but respect others, keep fit and healthy. Born in Newcastle Australia now living in Shanghai China.

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  • Creator
    Craig Maguire
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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