Bean Break : Recent Episodes
Blake Sebastian
Bean Break is all about finding out who people are and what stories they have to tell, over a cup of coffee (or tea). If you want too hear a good chat with plenty of moments that will make you laugh, cry or maybe even both then Bean Break is for you.
This week's guest Keith Marr is a producer, singer, dancer, actor, real estate agent, and businessman! Keith's life is all about balance which he talks about in this week's episode. In November 2021 he came on board to be a producer/co-owner of Masked Productions alongside Zane Fleming. Keith has been performing in theatre shows since 2008 and even though he popped his hip recently he has no signs of slowing down. So let's peel back the curtain and see what beans Keith has to spill…
Find Keith:
www.facebook.com/KeithCharlesMarr
www.instagram.com/keithcmarr
Masked Productions:
www.facebook.com/MaskedProductions
www.instagram.com/maskedproductionsnz
Recorded on 7/11/2022
This week's guest Kim Adamson is a legend from the 'Golden age’ of radio in New Zealand with 50+ years of experience. Kim was a breakfast radio host for over 25 years and was a part of the infamous Kim&Corbett on MoreFM. He has also been Program Director for Radio Hauraki, & Triple M 89 FM, Creative Director for Radio Hauraki, and produced radio legend Blackie. After hanging up the headphones after Kim&Corbett ended he now teaches full time at the New Zealand Radio Training School, preparing the next generation of radio stars. Kim has a ridiculous amount of knowledge and stories, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans Kim has to spill...
New Zealand Radio Training School:
radioschool.co.nz/
Recorded on 20/10/2022
This weeks guest Paul Ego is a Billy T Award winning Kiwi comedian. He got his start in a London pub back in 1994, he started a radio career with moreFM in 2000 after being asked to come up with characters for the 'Kim and Corbett Breakfast show'. then in 2006 he jumped to 'The Morning Rumble' on the rock where he stayed until he left radio in 2011 to go full in on the hit show 7Days! With being the voice for PAK'nSAVE's stickman and constantly touring Paul is often busy, but never to busy to say no to a game of golf. So let's peel back the curtain and see what beans he has to spill...
Find Paul:
www.paulego.com/
www.instagram.com/poorlyego/
Recorded on 27/10/2022
This week's guest is the 6’2” Westport-born New Zealand funny man, Jeremy Corbett. Jeremy tends to see the funny in things which is why he has had such a successful career. First reached heights of fame as a part of the Kim&Corbett breakfast show on MoreFM and has now moved on to hosting 7Days and being a member of TheProjectNZ. It's hard not to recognize him anywhere, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans he has to spill…
Find Jeremy Corbett:
www.instagram.com/jeremycorbett/
7Days:
www.threenow.co.nz/tv/7-days/home.html
www.instagram.com/7daysnz/
The Project NZ:
www.threenow.co.nz/tv/the-project/home.html
www.instagram.com/theproject_nz/
Recorded on 24/08/2022
This week's guest is Sam Smith (no not that Sam Smith). After being diagnosed with MS he took a massive pay cut, left dentistry behind and dove into the world of comedy. He now writes for TaskMasterNZ and 7Days, hosts podcasts, is an author and is a warm up comedian for most NZ TV shows. It's hard to find Sam not working hard, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans he has to spill…
Find Sam:
www.samsmith.co.nz
www.instagram.com/reelbigsmith/
twitter.com/ReelBigSmith
Podcasts:
Blind Low Vision NZ www.buzzsprout.com/842887
Everything You Didn't Need To Know About www.youtube.com/channel/Everything_you_Didn't_need_to_know_about
Recorded on 17/08/2022
This week's guest Becky Umbers is a small girl who gets big laughs. With her unique take on life and the voice to match, Becky's stand up is a mix of storytelling and quirky observations. She keeps herself busy with working on The Project NZ and writing for other shows, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans she has to spill…
Find Becky:
www.instagram.com/beckyumbers/
www.facebook.com/BeckyUmbersComedian
Recorded on 9/08/2022
This week's guest Quinn Annemans has established himself as a respected and versatile dancer, performer and choreographer. He has a passion for training young people and watching them grow in what they love through his companies Tiptronic Choreography and Velocity Dance Competition. Quinn has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans he has to spill...
Find Quinn:
www.instagram.com/quinnn.a/
www.facebook.com/yaboiiquinn
linktr.ee/quinn.a
tiptronicchoreography:
www.tiptronic.nz/
www.instagram.com/tiptronicchoreography/
www.facebook.com/tiptronicchoreography
Recorded on 28/07/2022
This weeks guest Emma Bishop is a crazy busy person who loves the arts with all her heart. She balances teaching at StageAntics, with keeping NZ up to date with the latest arts news on Kickarts, and so much more. It takes years of experience to be on top of your game like Emma, so lets peel back the curtain and see what beans she has to spill....
Find Emma:
www.instagram.com/embish12/
www.facebook.com/emma.bishop.520
www.facebook.com/embishopnztheatre
StageAntics:
www.stageantics.nz/
www.facebook.com/StageAntics.NZ/
www.instagram.com/stageantics.nz/
www.tiktok.com/@stageantics
Kickarts:
www.kickarts.org.nz/
www.instagram.com/kickartsnz/
www.facebook.com/KickArts
National Organizations:
www.drama.org.nz/
www.mtnz.org.nz/
This week's guest Steven Lyons has performed comedy around the globe and likes to make comedy hugs for your ears. After 7 years of performing around the USA he’s back home and has worked with TV Three’s The Project, 7 Days and TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. Steven co-founded The Dice Show as well as performing stand up across NZ.
Find Steven Lyons:
Website:
www.stelyons.com/
Social Media:
twitter.com/stelyons/
www.facebook.com/StevenLyonsComedy/
www.instagram.com/stelyons/
This week's guest Chris Bates is labelled the “pop prince” by his peers. He's a very skilled musician/producer and with inspirations like Charlie Puth, Bruno Mars and John Mayer, it's no surprise that he is known for his smooth voice and intricate melodies.
Find Chris Bates:
Website
www.chrisbates.co.nz/
Music:
www.youtube.com/c/ChrisBates/featured
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wMxoWB76tKp8gOJDGRxxJ?si=yOYdQoS1QcacHV5ByOYRyQ
Social Media
www.instagram.com/itschrisbates/
www.facebook.com/itschrisbates/
www.twitter.com/_itschrisbates
Recorded on 07/05/2022
This week's guest Stephen Dallow is a busy man; he's a drama teacher, real estate trainer, father of two, radio host and so much more. He’s a man who has a story and has a massive heart for young people and theatre.
What Stephen’s up too
Kids4Drama:
www.kids4drama.com
www.facebook.com/groups/368986156497162
www.instagram.com/kids4drama
KickArts:
www.kickarts.org.nz
www.facebook.com/KickArts
www.instagram.com/kickartsnz
Barfoot & Thompson:
www.barfoot.co.nz
Recorded on 23/05/2022