Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.

In this conversation, Suzie is joined by TwoSet Violin, aka Brett Yang and Eddy Chen. These two amazing musicians make the classical music world a better place, inspiring millions with their joy, humour, insight and unique style. With Suzie, they dig into the inner workings of the music industry, touching on the challenges and rewards of sustaining both mental and physical well-being in such a demanding field.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.

Today I’m joined by the phenomenal rapper Token, also known as Ben Goldberg. Ben speaks with striking honesty about his childhood, his creative process, and how he found liberation through words and music.
We talk about the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the moments that shaped his iconic voice…and near the end, he shares a journal entry that is absolutely extraordinary!

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.

My guest today is the imaginative and sonically adventurous composer Ben Nobuto. You may have encountered Ben’s work at the Proms with his genre-defying Hallelujah Sim, or experienced the vivid palette of his collaborations with the Manchester Collective.

In this episode, we dive into the craft of composing…but with a twist. At one point, I ask Ben to imagine a hypothetical idea for a new piece, and he suggests writing about a gecko! From there, we explore what it might mean to turn that tiny creature’s call into a composition—through rhythm, texture, character, and above all, curiosity.

At the end of our convo, you’ll hear and see Ben’s short and playful Gecko piece, imagined just for this podcast.