Songstory was produced and broadcast on various medias in Europe and Asia. It takes the audience along the memories and personal story of a guest through the music and songs that marked the important moments of their lives.

SONGSTORY

Eating is one of the priviledged activity in any holiday destination. How do we promote cuisine without taste, aromas and pictures. This is MOPS proposition.

Catch FM introduces its new talk series with KITCHEN PHILOSOPHY dedicated to lovers and makers of food that becomes Cuisine. The many facets of Phuket's rich gastronomy gathers professionals from all over the world and eating out is, as one would expect, an important part of the "Phuket experience". Our relation to food shapes and sometimes determines our relation to the world. The many guests of this show will each explain why and how.

KITCHEN PHILOSOPHY

Silvano hosts and produces the weekly talk show "Thank God It's Friday", the real life comedy show with an accent. Hilarious, informative, touching, critical and sometimes stupid, the guests always at one point show their true selves. After 4 years orun on KISS FM in  South  Europe, and more than 30 000 followers on facebook, the internatonal radio fantasy where the guests are the hosts played on Catch FM 90 and later VOTL.

TGIF

THE BEACH was produced for that specific moment on a summer sunday afternoon when you are lying on the hot sand, your mind floating somewhere above ground, probably in Paradise.

THE BEACH by Jay LeShark

Thoughts to Khulu - A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Nelson Mandela 

"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership." N.M.

The Beach by Jay Leshark - Episode 9

Just when you think you know the answers, I change the questions

Don't think you can...know you can! Your human body is the most impressive tool that you will ever own. Even if you can't control everything...you can always control something. Your body - Use it...Amuse it...because one day...you're going to lose it

The Beach By Jay Leshark - Episode 11

L'INSTANT UMUN HISHAM EN NAKHLA

« La spiritualité, c’est être en rapport avec la réalité des choses. »

Victor Clément, jeune praticien Ayurvédique, a parcouru de très longues distances pour trouver sa Vérité. Très tôt attiré par les sagesses portées par les moines Tibétains, il parcourt les routes d’Inde et s’initie aux plus traditionnelles pratiques Bouddhistes, au point d’envisager de devenir moine lui-même. Un livre sur la médecine Ayurvédique – Art du soin millénaire né en Inde - l’emmène au Nouveau Mexique où, auprès du Dr Vasant Lad, il suit une formation approfondie qui le ramène finalement à Paris, où il exerce aujourd’hui. 

En savoir plus sur Victor Clément :
https://www.medoucine.com/consultation/paris/victor-clement/2272

L'INSTANT UMUN - VICTOR CLEMENT

Michael meets Daling Rivera, Phuket based mexican designer who gets her inspiration from the long motobike trips she has done throughout Asia and the world. An occasion to dedicate the musical "dressing" of the show to mexican music, past and present.

TD - Meet Da-ling

Meet interior designer Daling Rivera,  from Mexico, she found in Phuket the perfect ground for both her profession and passions. Wild life for a wild girl, she stopped just a moment to tell us her song story.

SONGSTORY - DALING RIVERA

Ross was born in Indiana USA, stopped in Germany on his way to Thailand where he is based now. That gives to his ipod library a very specific flavour which he uncovers for us in this ecclectic episode.

SONGSTORY - ROSS ROBINSON

Bond grew up in Bangkok, went around and settled down in Phuket. His age we won't find out but through his songstory,  we travel along a little bit of Thailand's timeline. 

SONGSTORY - BOND "DA JAXX"

American born Case Hannon travelled the world before settling in Phuket. He still does travel the world but with a special purpose to always come back to Thailand with  a selection of the best things his customers might expect, in one of the 31 Villa Market stores implemented in the country.

KP - Episode 32 - An american in Phuket

Ma vie est une chanson : a most ecclectic journey along Dominique Anger's songstory,  taking off in Africa, through France, India and landing today in Thailand. Attention, première émission de la série en v.o. française.

SONGSTORY - DOMINIQUE ANGER

Pendant 40 ans, le chef Bernard Vaussion a cuisiné pour six présidents successifs et pour leurs prestigieux invités au palais de l'Elysée. A l'occasion du diner qu'il a préparé pour les invités du Trisara à Phuket, nous l'avons rencontré lors de cet entretien exclusif et en vf pour Catch fm et le Paris Phuket.

KP - Episode 33 - Le Chef de L'Elysee

Taylor is 24, grew up in Indianapolis, and has always wanted to go to New York. She's made it to the other end of the world so far but not to NYC. It's rather amusing. She is currently hosting Catch fm's forthcoming talk show "Women on Top". This is her Songstory.

SONGSTORY -  TAYLOR D. JONES

French born Violette travelled from New York where she is based to perform at BOATHOUSE in Kata, Phuket (until March 14 2014). An occasion to talk about the repertoire of american and french timeless standards she performs with her band La vie en Rose, but also to step into her more personal universe and the forthcoming recording of her own songs, produced by Brian Bacchus, which is due to release in June.

Violette At Boathouse

Chef Josef Budde is the regular guest of Twinpalms kitchens in Phuket where he brings his inspirations and experience to the ever evolving menus of the Oriental spoon, Catch and Bimi beach clubs. We meet him a second time as he prepares to leave the resort after three months of joyful collaboration.

KP - Episode 34 - Chef Josef 's philosophy

It has become ajoyful trend for the finest venues and resorts in Phuket to promote their own signature brunch. Meet General Manager Brice Borin and chef Justin Baziuk who created a unique gastronomic experience to complement Regent Cape Panwa's stunning views over the bay just minutes from Phuket Town.

KP - Episode 35 -  Brunch At Regent's

Eka visits TGIF on the occasion of the forthcoming event MUSIC IS MY LIFE taking place on March 29, 2014 at Diamond Beach Club. This first edition being a tribute to recently passed Dj Josh Ezell.

Music : He loves me performed by Eka.

EKA on Tgif

This episode takes us to Chalong at Bake where all 

products provided to the islands most popular bakeries are 

made. Overlooking the outlets on the island is business 

manager Melinda Briend-Marchal who presents us with the 

backstage of the pastry and to Chef Sunai. Along with 

Bake, the concept develops into the Aroy quick food 

outlets that include Flame, Pasta and Sushi. Unique 

philosophy and unique flavours in this show that honors 

its sponsor.

Episode 36 - Bakes, Flames and Pasta !

Et si le bambou était la plante miraculeuse pour sauver le monde ? Une 
source d’inspiration pour résoudre les crises environnementales, économiques et sociétales ? 

Rencontre avec Jeanne Pham Tran à l'occasion de la parution de son nouveau livre "Révolution Bambou" , un voyage insolite et passionnant à la découverte du bambou, plante aux mille vertus.

Éditrice et autrice,  elle partage sa vie entre Paris et Bangkok. Son premier roman, De rage et de lumière, est paru en 2023 au Mercure de France.

ED - EPISODE 1 -  REVOLUTION BAMBOU - JEANNE PHAM TRAN

NAISSANCES - REGRETTEZ-VOUS D'ETRE NÉ?

Ce premier épisode traite de la naissance. La première, qui nous a donnés au monde, mais aussi toutes les autres qui, de bouleversements en découvertes, nous ont mis sur les chemins de notre connaissance personnelle et de l'expérience de soi.

A quel moment nait-on ? C’est la première question posée et sa réponse nous emmène aux fondements de notre existence.


Dialogue entre Catherine Barbier, thérapeute  formée à la sorbonne en psychologie clinique et interculturelle et Silvano Stabile, animateur et médiateur.  Ils se rencontreront pour chaque épisode à la porte de cette petite boutique où ils ouvriront, autour d'un théme choisi, des boites contenant des secrets, des savoirs et des inspirations propres à offrir à chacun des clefs d'exploration intérieure.

LA PETITE BOUTIQUE DES SECRETS - EPISODE 1 - NAISSANCES

ALORS ? C’ETAIT COMMENT ?

Existe-t-il un modéle idéal ou une expérience réussie d'entrée dans la sexualité adulte? Les récits ont-ils changé à l'heure de la libération sexuelle? Cet épisode en 2 parties, nous renvoie au souvenir de cette première fois, une découverte qui génèrera des enjeux différents que l'on soit fille ou garçon, et engagera des ajustements plus ou moins importants, qu’elle ait été désirée ou au cœur d’une situation plus sombre. Peut-on préparer nos enfants à cette expérience ? La réponse se trouve dans nos miroirs.

La deuxième partie de cet épisode évoquera la première fois amoureuse.
Bienvenue dans la petite boutique des secrets.


LA PETITE BOUTIQUE DES SECRETS - EPISODE 2  - PREMIERE FOIS /Part 1

Tout le monde (ou presque) vous le dira : l’Amour c’est beau. Romantisé dans les livres, sublimé dans les poèmes, plus vrai que la vie dans les films, on est tous d’accord pour croire au miracle, parce que ce qui s’empare de nous, quand ça nous arrive la première fois (et parfois les suivantes), est un enchantement inattendu, quelque chose qui ressemble beaucoup a de la magie, en ce sens que l’on se sent sortir du réel. Et même si la science, cette rabat-joie, nous explique le plus platement du monde les combinaisons chimiques qui surviennent en l’occurrence, ce que nous retiendrons de ce magnifique égarement, c’est comment nous nous sommes échappés de nous-mêmes, au risque d’une fatalité dont on ne sortira plus. Entrons dans la petite boutique des secrets, pour essayer de comprendre, même si nous essayerons de l’oublier promptement, ce qui se joue réellement lors de cette première fois amoureuse. 

LA PETITE BOUTIQUE DES SECRETS - EPISODE 3 - PREMIERE FOIS part 2

Quelles sont les émotions cachées derrière nos maux physiques ? Comment nos pensées et nos sentiments influencent-ils notre santé ? Le stress peut-il vraiment être à la racine de nos maladies les plus insidieuses ? Comment l'effet placebo défie-t-il nos notions conventionnelles de guérison, est-il un pur effet de l’esprit ? Est-on égaux face à la maladie ?  Autant de questions que pose cette nouvelle visite dans la petite boutique des secrets. Nous pourrions  nous attendre à trouver des axiomes simplifiés par la mise en perspective du physique et du mental, pourtant en explorant les zones d'ombre où la science et la subjectivité se rencontrent, on découvre un domaine complexe de la psychologie : les liens profonds entre l’esprit et le corps. Les aspects émotionnels des maladies ne peuvent être ignorés, non seulement pour les guérir, mais aussi pour mieux s’armer face à leur survenue. Au terme de cette discussion, Catherine et Silvano ouvrent une série de boites dévoilant idées et inspirations, qui tentent de faire lumière sur les facteurs qui favorisent la santé plutôt que sur ceux qui causent la maladie.

LA PETITE BOUTIQUE DES SECRETS - EPISODE 4 - JE SUIS MALADE

Christophe Chommeloux dit Chom's est aussi Dj Jazzie C. Créé sous sa forme artistique à Nantes, homme de plume, de son et de lune, il a franchi les mers et les monts d'un bout à l'autre de la planète, tantôt tropical tantôt urbain, pour colorer le papier ou éclairer les nuits de son jazz acide et irrésistible. 
On le retrouve dans cet épisode 2, désormais électron des nuits Bangkokiennes et fugitif régulier sur les plages de Koh Tao, conjuguant verbe et musiques autant sur les platines que dans les ouvrages qu’il signe ou publie. Voici, cinq  ans après  son premier chapitre, la suite de sa SongStory.

SONGSTORY - CHRISTOPHE CHOM'S -  La Suite

Sylvain Stabile - I Don't Feel Guilty (Original)

Sylvain Stabile - Never Say Never (Life&Love)

Installé depuis peu à Phuket en Thailande, Olivier Seyfrid est coiffeur de cinéma. Au fait d’une carrière internationale, on trouve au fil de son curriculum les noms les plus prestigieux du cinema français et international. De Woody Allen à Martin Scorcese, de Johnny Depp à De Niro, de Jean Reno à Gad Elmaleh, la liste de ses collaborations rend son récit d’autant plus fascinant qu’on entre dans les coulisses des plateaux de cinéma par le point de vue d’un métier rarement évoqué. Interview TGIF.

TGIF - Olivier Seyfrid

Taken into his own games, Sound design and media producer Silvano Stabile, curently based in Phuket and bringing all their soundtracks to the Twinpalms Group, gave into Phuket Gazette's  Managing Editor Isaac Simonelli's proposition to become guest on this show. An occasion to unveil some of the story from a guy who loves to hide behind microphones.

SongStory - Silvano Stabile

TGIF meets Dj RAVIN from Paris famous music sanctuary Buddha Bar. On the paths of his own life story is India, one of the oldest and largest nations in the world, it has originated Yoga, Ghandi and an explosion of colours, musics and cultures. “If there is one place where man began the dream of existence, it is India.” Engilsh-Indian model Roma joins us and takes us on a dance to the outstanding sound of the Land of Gods.

TGIF - VOYAGE TO INDIA WITH DJ RAVIN

The amazing (and hilarious) story of Eileen, who tells us about the gastric balloon she has had placed in her stomach to lose weight. The episode takes us in two moments in time, when we first met her and she had just had the balloon placed, and one year after, when she had just had it removed. A memorable piece of story telling and definitely a cult episode, 
'A balloon" is probably one of the pieces that most gives sense to the subtitle of the series : "The real life comedy show". Enjoy!  

TGIF -  A BALLOON

In partnership with Le Paris Phuket, Tgif brings you Nakadia who, in her own words, tells the story of a farmer’s daughter from Thailand’s Issan province, who became one of the first and most distinguished female Dj on the “electro/house” international scene. More stories follow, taking the audience to far away islands, surprising encounters and even to an Alan Carr session…

TGIF - Dj Nakadia The wired Girl

An indepth interview with Phuket's famous radio host and Dj Jay Leshark. As Catch fm welcomes his new and surprising  production "The Beach", Jay opens up to TGIF's questionnaires to reveal the other side of the showman he is known to be. When Le shark shows his teeth, it is definitely for nothing more than a smile and words that demonstrate how touchingly human he is.

TGIF - Jay Leshark strips

Be the change that you wish to see in the world

I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.


The Beach by Jay Leshark - Episode 5

Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. 


The Beach by Jay Leshark - Episode 7

Two things are infinite : the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the universe.

About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.

The Beach by Jay Leshark - Episode 8

MOPS presents this series of podcasts with a selection of contents produced for various medias in Europe and Asia.  Our purpose is to reflect the richness of cultures and people. First through a melting pot of music from all over the world and a playlist of infinite diversity mixing old and new, popular and unknown.

MOPS, THE RADIO THAT LISTENS TO YOU - There are two main differences between your music player and the radio. The first one is that your radio SPEAKS to you. The second is that it updates you and keeps you connected to the people of the the world, it also LISTENS to you.  Here at MOPS, we have a passion for people and put a lot of care and creativity in the way we deliver their stories to the audience.  With close to 14000 plays to this date,They are all here for you to listen, comment or share. And if you are not in one of them yet, we are likely to catch you some day.

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