What happens when success pulls you forward… but home pulls you back? In this episode of Kevjet the Podcast, Canadian singer-songwriter Ria Mae gets real about the moments that don’t make the highlight reel. From reconnecting with her hometown roots to navigating the strange, addictive power of social media fame, Ria opens up about what it really means to build a music career in today’s world. We dive into the juggle of touring while raising a family, the pressure to stay visible online without losing yourself, and why authenticity has become her creative compass. Ria reflects on growth, grounding, and the kind of success that can’t be measured in streams or likes. Plus, stick around for a fast, fun quick-fire round that reveals her unfiltered thoughts on creativity, connection, and what keeps her going when the lights go out. Honest. Heartfelt. Unmissable. This is Ria Mae like you’ve never heard her before.   Canadian Tour  Tour Dates / Tickets   Official Site https://www.riamae.com/  

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What happens when success pulls you forward… but home pulls you back? In this episode of Kevjet the Podcast, Canadian singer-songwriter Ria Mae gets real about the moments that don’t make the highlight reel. From reconnecting with her hometown roots to navigating the strange, addictive power of social media fame, Ria opens up about what it really means to build a music career in today’s world. We dive into the juggle of touring while raising a family, the pressure to stay visible online without losing yourself, and why authenticity has become her creative compass. Ria reflects on growth, grounding, and the kind of success that can’t be measured in streams or likes. Plus, stick around for a fast, fun quick-fire round that reveals her unfiltered thoughts on creativity, connection, and what keeps her going when the lights go out. Honest. Heartfelt. Unmissable. This is Ria Mae like you’ve never heard her before.   Canadian Tour  Tour Dates / Tickets   Official Site https://www.riamae.com/  

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In this episode of Kevjet – The Podcast, Debs Wild takes us beyond the barricade and into the emotional engine room of the music industry. As Coldplay’s fan liaison, Debs reveals how truly understanding fandom isn’t just good PR — it’s powerful, personal, and deeply human. She opens up about carving out space as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the unseen mental health toll of life on the road, and how touring, ticketing, and fan connection have evolved in the age of social media and instant access. Debs also reflects on what success really means when the lights go down, why healthy leadership matters more than ever, and the responsibility that comes with being a bridge between artists and their audience. From writing a book about one of the world’s biggest bands to protecting the heart of live music, this conversation is honest, insightful, and quietly inspiring — a reminder that even at stadium scale, the music industry only works when it remembers to stay human.    

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In this episode of Kevjet – The Podcast, Debs Wild takes us beyond the barricade and into the emotional engine room of the music industry. As Coldplay’s fan liaison, Debs reveals how truly understanding fandom isn’t just good PR — it’s powerful, personal, and deeply human. She opens up about carving out space as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the unseen mental health toll of life on the road, and how touring, ticketing, and fan connection have evolved in the age of social media and instant access. Debs also reflects on what success really means when the lights go down, why healthy leadership matters more than ever, and the responsibility that comes with being a bridge between artists and their audience. From writing a book about one of the world’s biggest bands to protecting the heart of live music, this conversation is honest, insightful, and quietly inspiring — a reminder that even at stadium scale, the music industry only works when it remembers to stay human.  

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Van Von Beck opens up about her remarkable journey from the polished world of classical opera to crafting raw, country‑tinged songs rooted in honesty and lived experience. She reflects on the early influences that shaped her voice, the discipline of operatic training, and the joy she once found on grand stages before everything changed. Van shares the emotional and physical toll of developing chronic pain that slowly robbed her of vocal control, forcing her to step away from the identity she had built her entire life around. She speaks candidly about the grief, fear, and isolation that followed, and the long recovery that required her to rebuild not just her voice, but her sense of self. Through this period, community played a vital role—friends, fellow musicians, and one especially loyal companion: her dog Thor, whose steady presence helped anchor her through the hardest moments. With patience and small, intentional steps, Van began writing again, discovering a new musical freedom outside the constraints of classical perfectionism. Her songs now blend vulnerability, storytelling, and the grit of country influences, giving her a sound that feels truer than ever. The episode also explores Van’s return to performing, how she’s redefining what success looks like, and the creative directions she’s excited to pursue next. Her story is one of resilience, artistic reinvention, and the quiet courage of starting again—on her own terms, with honesty leading the way.   https://www.instagram.com/vanvonbeck/   In Loving Memory of Thor.

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Van Von Beck opens up about her remarkable journey from the polished world of classical opera to crafting raw, country‑tinged songs rooted in honesty and lived experience. She reflects on the early influences that shaped her voice, the discipline of operatic training, and the joy she once found on grand stages before everything changed. Van shares the emotional and physical toll of developing chronic pain that slowly robbed her of vocal control, forcing her to step away from the identity she had built her entire life around. She speaks candidly about the grief, fear, and isolation that followed, and the long recovery that required her to rebuild not just her voice, but her sense of self. Through this period, community played a vital role—friends, fellow musicians, and one especially loyal companion: her dog Thor, whose steady presence helped anchor her through the hardest moments. With patience and small, intentional steps, Van began writing again, discovering a new musical freedom outside the constraints of classical perfectionism. Her songs now blend vulnerability, storytelling, and the grit of country influences, giving her a sound that feels truer than ever. The episode also explores Van’s return to performing, how she’s redefining what success looks like, and the creative directions she’s excited to pursue next. Her story is one of resilience, artistic reinvention, and the quiet courage of starting again—on her own terms, with honesty leading the way.   https://www.instagram.com/vanvonbeck/   In Loving Memory of Thor.

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In this powerful episode of Kevjet The Podcast, Kevin sits down with Iain Ward, better known online as the King of Chemo, whose journey with terminal brain cancer is as courageous as it is inspiring. Diagnosed with glioblastoma after what he calls a “freak MRI” despite feeling completely healthy, Iain has transformed his prognosis into a mission — using marathon running as a force for fundraising, awareness, and hope.  Over the course of the conversation, Iain reflects on how he earned his nickname, how he turned his online presence (@thekingofchemo) into a vehicle for change, and the way social media has impacted both his mental health and his purpose. He also goes deep into his treatment choices — from brain surgery while awake to chemotherapy and regular scans — and shares how optimism and positivity guide him through the darkest times. But this episode isn’t just about struggle: it’s about legacy. Iain speaks passionately about his fundraising goals (he’s raised hundreds of thousands so far), his record-breaking running challenges — like completing 32 half-marathons across Ireland in 32 consecutive days while wearing a 32lb weighted vest — and his vision for leaving something that outlives him. Tune in as we explore what it truly means to live well, even when time is uncertain — and how one person’s extraordinary mission can spark real-world impact.   https://thekingofchemo.com/  

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In this powerful episode of Kevjet The Podcast, Kevin sits down with Iain Ward, better known online as the King of Chemo, whose journey with terminal brain cancer is as courageous as it is inspiring. Diagnosed with glioblastoma after what he calls a “freak MRI” despite feeling completely healthy, Iain has transformed his prognosis into a mission — using marathon running as a force for fundraising, awareness, and hope.  Over the course of the conversation, Iain reflects on how he earned his nickname, how he turned his online presence (@thekingofchemo) into a vehicle for change, and the way social media has impacted both his mental health and his purpose. He also goes deep into his treatment choices — from brain surgery while awake to chemotherapy and regular scans — and shares how optimism and positivity guide him through the darkest times. But this episode isn’t just about struggle: it’s about legacy. Iain speaks passionately about his fundraising goals (he’s raised hundreds of thousands so far), his record-breaking running challenges — like completing 32 half-marathons across Ireland in 32 consecutive days while wearing a 32lb weighted vest — and his vision for leaving something that outlives him. Tune in as we explore what it truly means to live well, even when time is uncertain — and how one person’s extraordinary mission can spark real-world impact.   https://thekingofchemo.com/  

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In this episode of Kevjet, fitness creator and all-around good human Alex Crockford returns for a deep, honest conversation about growth—both personal and professional. Alex breaks down the evolution of his newly rebranded fitness app and how shifting toward a holistic approach has reshaped the way he trains, creates, and connects with others. We dig into the sometimes chaotic world of social media, exploring the pressure to perform, the quest to stay authentic, and why vulnerability is becoming one of Alex’s most important tools. He opens up about the mental side of fitness, the challenges men face when expressing emotion (especially in gym culture), and how becoming a father has unexpectedly reframed his priorities and purpose. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about mind, body, and spirit working in sync. Alex’s mission remains clear: inspire people to live with intention, embrace who they really are, and chase their passions without apology.     https://www.alexcrockford.com/    

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In this episode of Kevjet, fitness creator and all-around good human Alex Crockford returns for a deep, honest conversation about growth—both personal and professional. Alex breaks down the evolution of his newly rebranded fitness app and how shifting toward a holistic approach has reshaped the way he trains, creates, and connects with others. We dig into the sometimes chaotic world of social media, exploring the pressure to perform, the quest to stay authentic, and why vulnerability is becoming one of Alex’s most important tools. He opens up about the mental side of fitness, the challenges men face when expressing emotion (especially in gym culture), and how becoming a father has unexpectedly reframed his priorities and purpose. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about mind, body, and spirit working in sync. Alex’s mission remains clear: inspire people to live with intention, embrace who they really are, and chase their passions without apology.     https://www.alexcrockford.com/

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