Category Archives: interview

#TCTalks | Episode 5 | Hot & Chilli

Posted on 2017-11-24 by tikichris

Episode 5 of tikichris Talks finds me sitting down for a chat with my good friend Rosana McPhee, an amazing cook and photographer and the mastermind behind the award-winning food, travel and luxury blog Hot & Chilli. Continue reading →

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#TCTalks | Episode 4 | Rarotonga

Posted on 2017-09-30 by tikichris

For the fourth episode of tikichris Talks I share some highlights from my September visit to the tiny Polynesian country of the Cook Islands. The episode includes an interview I conducted with master carver Michael Tavioni at his Rarotonga studio, a hymn sung in the language of Cook Island Maori during Sunday morning service at the Cook Islands Christian Church in the village of Titikaveka and the sounds of traditional drumming from a performance at the popular Highland Paradise dinner show in the uplands of Rarotonga. Continue reading →

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#TCTalks | Episode 3 | #365LDNCafes

Posted on 2017-09-25 by tikichris

Did you ever wonder if it would be possible to visit a different independent café in London for every day of the year? It’s doable – and indeed has been done by Alexandra Kalinowski. I sat down recently with Alexandra for a conversation over coffee about her #365LDNCafes project and more. Continue reading →

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24hourlondon Meets Social Media Influencer tikichris (24hourlondon)

Posted on 2017-06-22 by tikichris

I sat down for a cold pint and a cool chat with Emma Hartley of 24HourLondon recently. Emma was interested in interviewing me about being a “social media influencer” and such. Emma’s free to download 24hourlondon app for iPhone and … Continue reading →

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Chris Osburn, a UK based Travel Blogger Talks to Jumia Travel Nigeria (Jumia Travel)

Posted on 2017-01-25 by tikichris

Jumia Travel Nigeria interviewed Chris Osburn, an American travel blogger. We asked about his travels and experience in Nigeria. Continue reading →

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I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat: An Interview with tikichris (Wexas)

Posted on 2016-07-08 by tikichris

Chris recently went on a self-drive trip around Namibia with Wexas, and we were keen to hear a bit more about his trip and his other travel experiences … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Lady Unknown Playwright Lauren Johnson

Posted on 2015-11-25 by tikichris

Lady Unknown is the third production from ensemble group Theatre Untold. As with its two previous productions, the aim of Lady Unknown is to shine a light on a “forgotten historical figure.” This time round that disremembered person is 19th century philanthropist and chum of Charles Dickens, Angela Burdett Coutts. Continue reading →

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September Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-09-12 by tikichris

Issue Eight of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of … Continue reading →

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August Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-08-08 by tikichris

Issue Eight of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of … Continue reading →

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July Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

The seventh issue of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news … Continue reading →

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‘Hot & Chilli’ Coffee Break with Rosana McPhee (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2015-04-18 by tikichris

Ready for a quick cuppa friendly food blogger advice? Then kick back, relax and enjoy the latest instalment of my Coffee Break series of interviews. This time round, I’m finding out about Brazilian food and learning a few tips for cooking with coffee from Hot & Chilli blogger, Rosana McPhee, a Brazilian expat keen to share Latin kitchen expertise with the wider world. Continue reading →

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Supreme Tweeter: A New Web Series That Has Us All Atwitter

Posted on 2015-04-07 by Madison Salters

In a satirically self-effacing look at the strange (and sometimes unsavoury) connectivity of Twitterverse, Harry Lloyd and Jayne Hong‘s new production, Supreme Tweeter, has hit the world wide web at a sprint. Boiling the internet down to its bones in twenty minutes of brisk and effortless humour, they’ve created an inside look at what celebrity means in the 21st century, crafting a tale both caustic and charming. I sat down with Jayne and Harry the night of Supreme Tweeter’s April 1st release to hear about their creative process, and the film’s eccentric milieu of London daily life, North Korean diplomacy, and Photoshop. Continue reading →

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March Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-03-07 by tikichris

The third issue of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news … Continue reading →

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Interview with Chris Osburn (Artsper)

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

Contemporary art site, Artsper, got in touch recently to see if I was up for an interview? Gab about art, photography, London and my humble self? Sure! Continue reading →

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UK Cigar Scene Magazine Issue Two Out Now

Posted on 2015-02-16 by tikichris

Issue number two of the new monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with … Continue reading →

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UK Cigar Scene Magazine First Issue Out Now

Posted on 2015-01-09 by tikichris

There’s a new monthly online magazine out now about the cigar scene. Titled (appropriately enough) UK Cigar Scene Magazine, each issue will be free to download and will include a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of events, gossip, and more stogie related info celebrating the specialists, their staff and the many personalities who enjoy a fine cigar here “in one of the world’s most energetic cigar scenes.” Continue reading →

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Blogger Interview: Mostly About Chocolate (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-08-26 by tikichris

Mostly About Chocolate is a blog that is (yep you guessed it) mostly about one of the world’s most favorite treats. The long running blog is a project of devoted passion for Judith Lewis. If you’re planning any trips (just about anywhere) and would like to include a few chocolate escapades, her blog is an excellent resource to keep in mind. And if you’re a chocolate lover coming soon to London, Judith has some especially delicious news for you! Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Cooksister Blogger, Jeanne Horak-Druiff (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-04-21 by tikichris

Jeanne Horak-Druiff is a South African who lives in London. Her delicious and photo-rich food and travel blog, Cooksister, is held in high regard among London’s eclectic mix of bloggers and foodies. The blog for Jeanne is a side project, … Continue reading →

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Coffee Break with the “Whatleydude” (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2014-03-07 by tikichris

EspressoCrazy’s Blogger in Residence Chris Osburn takes a break with James Whatley to talk blogging, the relative meaning of ‘happy’ and, of course, coffee. James Whatley – known to his 10,000+ Twitter followers as @Whatleydude – is a prolific polymath dabbling in the social, … Continue reading →

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Coffee Break with Urban Pixxels (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2014-02-19 by tikichris

EspressoCrazy’s Blogger in Residence Chris Osburn takes a break with a fellow blogger and foodie Jacintha Verdegaal to talk coffee and other matters. Jacintha Verdegaal is a Dutch expat living in London. Her blog, Urban Pixxels, is an account of her … Continue reading →

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Interview with A Lady in London Blogger, Julie Falconer (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-02-01 by tikichris

Julie Falconer is a London-based travel writer and consultant. She writes a blog called A Lady in London, on which she covers destinations across the globe with an emphasis on culture and food. She also runs a Europe travel website called VisitingEU. … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Chef Albert Roux (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2013-10-15 by tikichris

… the affable 78 year old seems as pleased or perhaps even more so to talk about the recent successes of his son as he is his own achievements. My interview with Albert felt more like a friendly conversation as he shared memories from the early days of his career along with advice for up-and-comers in the restaurant industry today. Continue reading →

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Golden Lane Estate and Me: Documentary Screening at Exhibit Gallery, EC1

Posted on 2013-09-21 by tikichris

As I told filmmaker Esther Johnson, the year I lived at Golden Lane Estate was “very potent”. That she happened to come round the estate looking for residents to interview for her film, The View From My Window Tells Me I’m Home, just seemed like a fantastic coincidence to have someone there to document it for me. Continue reading →

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American Expat Living in London, Meet Chris (Expats Blog)

Posted on 2013-09-09 by tikichris

Just because Britain and America share a common language, doesn’t mean there aren’t significant cultural differences between them. If you’re coming here from the States, don’t assume things are the same as “back home.” You are in a foreign country. And when you do encounter differences, don’t immediately assume that the Brit way is inferior or even an adaptation. Continue reading →

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LBM Audible #11: Getting in the Picture with TikiChris (LondonBloggers.net)

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

Here’s a link to a LBM Audible interview with yours truly about photography and blogging. Continue reading →

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Speedy Spotlight: tikichris (Cision)

Posted on 2013-06-26 by tikichris

Check it out. Communications agency, Ciscion, has highlighted me in a “Speedy Spotlight” interview: Author Chris Osburn spoke to Cision about his love of London, targeting his audience and working with PRs. Continue reading →

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LNDERS #16 Chris Osburn (London on the Inside)

Posted on 2013-03-11 by tikichris

Why do I continue live in London? Nowhere else seems to offer me quite as much as London has over the years. I’m not necessarily against moving on, but I’ve yet to grow tired of this town. Continue reading →

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The Maverick: Alvin Leung (Salt)

Posted on 2013-03-08 by tikichris

Salt is a newly launched trade publication for the hospitality industry with a focus on “innovation, creation and evolution of food.” For the inaugural issue I interviewed Hong Kong demon chef, Alvin Leung, about his own innovative style and his … Continue reading →

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Meet London’s Top Bloggers (Guomon Blog)

Posted on 2013-03-07 by tikichris

What makes London such a great place to eat? Perhaps it’s the fact that it is such a global melting pot, or that its residents are so game to try new things — pushing our chefs to innovate. Whatever it is, London’s food scene is inspiring countless bloggers to chronicle their eating experiences online. Continue reading →

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Twinterview with TikiChris (London Living)

Posted on 2013-02-28 by tikichris

Henry from London Living and I played a round of tweet pong last week which has now been nicely published in one easy reader of piece on the LL blog. Thanks Henry. That was fun. Continue reading →

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In Conversation with Dan Witz (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Posted on 2013-02-18 by tikichris

I’ve always enjoyed working in London. Next to NYC, it’s my favorite city for doing street art The light in both places is similar, a soft, post-industrial gloom that seems to suit the emotional temperature of my work. Also, when you get up close in London there’s a grit in the pores that’s exactly the same as New York’s. Since usually I’m using a NYC grate, my pieces transfer well, and feel like they belong. Continue reading →

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#SoupSearch Radio Interviews with Ainsley Harriott and Me

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

I spent Monday morning in the studio with Ainsley being interviewed about my #SoupSearch adventures and Ainsley’s World Kitchen range of soups. Here’s a link to the bit we did for syndication; questions by David Brain: https://soundcloud.com/cleanfeedmedia/ainsley-and-chris-full And here’s a … Continue reading →

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Park Live Interviews with Team GB Athletes #HomeAdvantage

Posted on 2012-08-06 by tikichris

Keen to watch The Games in a festive atmo among equally enthusiastic fans? If you get a chance to check out British Airways’ Park Live, go for it! Open daily from 7am to 11pm, Park Live is located in the north end … Continue reading →

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Skullphone, London XX12 at Ivory & Black (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Posted on 2012-08-04 by tikichris

There are so many levels to what I’m doing, and it is quite intellectual work … Read my complete post at Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary.

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Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

In closing, I asked Rachel if she had any cookery tips to share with the Great British Chefs community. Only a “boring” one she said … Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo Great British Chefs, 18 June 2012

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