The Most

This chart-topping interview podcast has gone twenty episodes deep, so it's time for a look behind the scenes as host Dominique Nzeyimana talks to her business partner of thirteen years, who also happens to be her husband, Stefaan Pauwels.

The two discuss Dominique's particular process of selecting her accomplished guests, the connection to her listeners, Stefaan's favourite moments so far and the unexpected and instant success of the number 1-show.

The Most Seasons One and Two feature exclusive interviews with Walter Van Beirendonck, Inge Grognard, Kofi Von Ohene, Hannelore Knuts, Reiner Holzemer, An-Josefien Falelavaki, Dalilla Hermans, Sihame El Kaouakibi, Soe Nsuki, Jonas Govaerts, Glenn Martens, Lefto, Sander Bos, Fatoosan, Marie Gomise-Trezise, Stéphanie D'Olieslager, Charlotte Adigéry, Raphaële Lenseigne and Mickael Karkousse.

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The very first time Sihame El Kaouakibi entered the political arena, she got elected. Every time she bravely speaks up as one of the few anti-racist voices in parliament, her notoriety grows. Dominique, who under normal circumstances is not keen on Belgian politicians entering the loft, especially since most of them refuse to acknowledge systemic racism and its devastating effects in Belgium, sees a rare type of leader in Sihame and invites her for the 20th episode of The Most. The two talk Sihame's first year in parliament, claiming your seat at the table and shaking it while you're at it and why Sihame represents those voices too often muted in the media & politics. Sihame also discusses managing her emotions in a hostile arena, her life's work of engaging younger generations, the power of networking and how world-renowned Belgian artist Luc Tuymans is using his privilege to help out.

DJ, radio host and educator Fatoosan sits down at the loft for a much needed talk with her former neighbour Dominique. The two discuss how they -both being children of one Black and one White parent- have been experiencing the heightened racial tensions and violence in the world the past couple of weeks and the social media pressure that came with it. They also confront what it means to be an educator of colour, they dissect Fatoosan's path in music and DJ'ing and Dominique want's to know what she wishes the future of clubbing and nightlife will look like.

'Martin Margiela: In His Own Words' director Reiner Holzemer has ventured where few have and returned with an exquisite and authorised portrait of Belgian fashion enigma Martin Margiela. Reiner shares the experience of working closely with the beloved designer and the honest, open portrait he made of the world's most elusive fashion legend. Holzemer talks producing and creating films, working with Belgian rock gods dEUS for the score and finding silver linings in having limited options. He also fondly recounts meeting his co-producer Aminata Sambe while shooting with Juergen Teller in Dries Van Noten's garden and how that lead to them to making the intimate fashion documentary 'Dries'.

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'Making The Cut' break-out star, young fashion designer Sander Bos is with us to talk about his run on the Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn-helmed Amazon Prime show. Having already met each other at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp Fashion Department, when Dominique interviewed Sander just before his graduation, the two of them pick right up where they left off. Did he intern for Versace as was his biggest wish? The designer also shares how he stays motivated in the harsh world of fashion and takes us behind the scenes of the reality TV-show that made its contestants show runway looks in front of the Eiffel Tower, travel to Tokyo and compete over one million dollar. Sander also talks about what the great Naomi Campbell is really like when the cameras are not rolling, he unveils the business plan that we didn't get to see on the show and he gives great advice on strategising next steps.

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Spearheading art curator, manager and consultant Marie Gomis-Trezise is at the loft. The Marseille-born and now Brussels-based powerhouse is on a mission to showcase and nurture contemporary artists from all types of backgrounds who infuse their work with the richness and diversity of the lived experiences of descendants of the diaspora. Dominique is in awe of Galerie Number 8's artists schedule and wants to know why a former music exec decided to set up a virtual gallery and online art store and take on the industry's structural racism and neglect. As Marie is on a road less traveled, the two of them also discuss some of the pitfalls of working with fast-rising talent, namely the VOGUE Italia uproar one of her photographer's works caused.

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A true legend of the 90s club scene and one of the first Belgian female DJs & music producers to make it big, Stéphanie who is releasing new music as Sherø, but is formerly known as D'Stephanie visited the loft before Covid-19 hit. She and Dominique talk about starting out as a DJ and music producer, come-ups, come downs and conquering the international scene from her Antwerp place of birth to now building a platform and record label for queer music talent from her current home base Berlin.

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Artist, video director and internationally acclaimed streetwear designer AJ Falelavaki sits down at the loft for an honest conversation on mental health and thriving creatively after surviving a chaotic childhood. Although there is also plenty of room for laughter and talk about career milestones, like her part in the rise of Antwerp label A Cut Above, being invited by Erik Brunetti to help with the rebranding of FUCT, shooting in Marfa with Larry Clark and the imminent publication of her book 'Grudges'.

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The genius Wunderkind designer Glenn Martens talks to Dominique about about going from somewhat of an uninformed teen to ascending the highest echelons of fashion.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:12:58 Glenn Martens' Childhood in Bruges

0:18:21 Challenges at the Antwerp Fashion Academy

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0:25:42 The harsh realities of the Fashion Industry and starting your own brand

0:29:41 Working with Jean-Paul Gaultier

0:37:03 Joining Y/Project's Yohan Serfaty in Istanbul and learning to work with factories

0:39:50 Overwhelmed Moments and Mentorship

0:54:57 Working with Stéphanie D'Heygere on accessories

0:59:10 Heading up a brand in mourning & gradual insertion of his own style into Y/Project

1:00:23 Collaborations with UGG, Canada Goose and of course DIESEL

1:03:03 Rihanna buying entire collections and mentorship from Kering & YSL CEO Francesca Bellettini

1:17:24 Future goals

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When artist, producer, singer and DEEWEE signee Charlotte Adigéry and Dominique met a little over a year ago, it felt so familiar they became friends on sight. A couple of days before embarking on her first American tour, Charlotte sat down at the loft to discuss her early songwriting days and the freedom of getting to record at the studio complex built by Stephen and David Dewaele of Soulwax and 2ManyDJs. She also shares truths about finding the tools to become your own artist, fighting writer's block and the full-on producing partnership with bandmate Bolis Pupul she holds so dear. Dominique and Charlotte also discuss their mutual non-twerking abilities, being plugged by the great Iggy Pop, looking for the right fashion collaborations and the main difference between their obsession with Larry David.

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