GOING BANANAS

The Van der Meijden owned Stardust Entertainment Company from Holland, has been for many years leaders in show business productions. The unquestionable greats of the winter Circus shows, both in Holland and Germany. Their touring productions are internationally acclaimed with the highest regard. Now the reigns of leadership of Stardust Entertainment are passing to Elisa van der Meijden, she tells me her adventurous plans for new and exciting productions. Elisa is accompanied by Jelle de Jong, who, together with Elisa, sets out the future for the great Stardust Company. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Rick Rothschild, with a career spanning over 40+ years with the Disney company is a well-established legend of the film industry. This conversation is a life lesson for people to understand that they should have no barriers. Having not even studied film or movie making, after his studies, Rick was faced with a decision to go East to follow his theatrical background, or West to work in Film. As we know, he chose West, and has since influenced the worlds perception on how to tell a story on camera. Creatively directing and producing over 25 separate Disney attractions, Rick gives us wonderful account of his legendary achievements. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Ian's guest for this episode is one of the most successful and celebrated jugglers the world has ever seen - Albert Lucas. With more than 50 years (and counting) performing at the very highest level, and still breaking world records. Listening to Albert, and his approach to every sport he has ever done is a true testament on how best to succeed and prolong one's career. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Ian takes a step away from his usual live show topic, and speaks with Hayley Alexis. Hayley, a American who is a self-confessed ‘lover of all things German”, as you can see and hear on her hugely successful Youtube channel. This interview is a humorous and interesting insight into how Americans can adapt and fall in love with the German life and culture. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Eugene Chaplin - Stage manager, recording engineer, and circus director - and yes! The son of unquestionably one of the most recognised and talented artists of all time - the Great Charlie Chaplin. Interesting talk about Eugene's life balance between his own career and managing the legacy of his father. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

The talk with Peter was not only covering his success as a comedy genius. The conversation turned into a lesson in life, how he overcame one of the most traumatic life experiences and how his reaction to which made him change forever his comedy performance. This is a man that has great understanding on the human psyche, and uses it to entertain us. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Talking with Marc, who Ian has known and worked with for many years, will always cover the many changes in his life and career. The way in which he alone wrote his own destiny and made a succesful career from his own personal fortitude. A truly inspirational talk from a truly inspirational character! Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

Chatting with Lili, Ian touched on the subjects of her career and her latest fantastic success at the Let‘s Dance show. Talking about being part of the celebrated Paul family, who have been shaping the world of circus for decades, and living at Circus Roncalli gave Lilli the opportunity to review her already outstanding career and life together with the listeners. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

„I think I’m going Bananas“ - Use the opportunity to get a deep dive into the real thoughts of the leading lights in live entertainment and understand the possible innovations and visions for the world of entertainment in the future.