A conversation with Kayoko Jones – Public Relations Planner at APU – Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Kyushu sharing why the campus is a unique place in Japan bringing together students from around the world into a multi-cultural multi-lingual environment of learning, not to mention the wonderful onsen environment of the location! Jones was in Tokyo in August 2025 participating in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development and came to the InterFM studio to chat.

A conversation with Zero Fes team - a bunch of really inspiring teens from Japan and around the world who created and performed at the first Zero Fes, a club music event by teens for teens held in Tokyo in July 2025 - DJ's - Elfigo, Otek, Michelle; DJ drummer Cezary; music producer Riki; rapper MC Millaray; dancers - Mamadou & Papa; drone racer Yuki; and the teen entrepreneur who put it all together Gaito Amano. Listen to brief conversations and messages in various languages sharing thoughts on music culture, the event and first impressions of Tokyo.

A conversation with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – legendary production duo who have collaborated, and had massive chart hits with Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, The SOS Band, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams, Chaka Khan, The Human League, Sounds of Blackness and so many more... we only had ten minutes together backstage before their live show at Summer Sonic 2025 in Tokyo but it was an insightful and inspiring conversation with two all true gentlemen who also selected their own favourite music tracks.

A conversation with Stomp cast – from the West End and Broadway productions in Japan for shows in August 2025 talking about their journey with this spectacular explosion of a stage show, plus a spontaneous live performance with tiny drum sticks!!

A conversation with James Ross – British radio broadcaster and Lightning International media distribution company CEO based in Hong Kong chatting on my live morning radio show GPS in Tokyo in August 2025. James shares what he loves about radio, gives some tips on enjoying nature in Hong Kong, and we put his music skills to the test with Intro Quiz challenge on GPS!!

A conversation with Femi from Ezra Collective - jazz soul superstars chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about giving young people access to music, the power of music to unite, dancing like no one's watching, and more.

A conversation with Ziggy Alberts – surf rock singer/songwriter chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before his show on the Gypsy Avalon stage about the connection between mountains and sea, an Australian coast drive, discovery at music festivals and more.

A conversation with Parlor Greens - Hammond organ-based trio chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about having a blast at the Fuji Rock pre-open party, respect for each other by "staying out of the way" when playing together, how a musical instrument's personality changes depending on who has been playing it, and more.