The Jiggee Jon Show

John Grether currently serves as Professor of Practice in the School of Management at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. Prior to joining Kettering, he worked at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan where he taught Jiggee Jon quite a few classes back in 1999-2001. He has 26 years of experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in economics, law, corporate strategy, international business, finance, and applied statistics. John has a decade of experience in higher-ed administration including serving at the department chair and dean levels. 

AbdulAziz shares his story on leaving home to study abroad and coming to terms with life as a young man learning to fend for himself, getting caught up in the usual distractions of life, and eventually finding a sense of purpose through fitness!

Phat Fabes has been on Malaysian radio for a whopping 24 years and counting! What a journey he has had, starting humbly in Klang, taking the bus to gigs, learning the trade of deejaying, getting gigs in clubs and at events, to landing a spot on radio! The rest as they say is history, and he has been doing nothing short of hustle for a quarter of a century and his story is one for the books!

Cheryl Chitty Tan is best known for starring as Yehenara in the hit musical Forbidden City alongside Kit Chan. Cheryl made her professional debut in KL at the tender age of 15 playing the title role in Little Violet and the Angel. After graduating from Wesleyan University, she spent some time doing small operas and plays in New York before she began working with Singapore Repertory Theatre's Little Company. Her most notable stage roles include Ivy Chan in Beauty World, kung-fu fighting Mimi in Mama White Snake (Wild Rice), Katy Tranh in Displaced Persons' Welcome Dinner (Checkpoint Theatre for SIFA) and the iconic Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Singapore Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park). In film, Cheryl worked with celebrated auteur Boo Junfeng on Parting (7 Letters) and Liao Jiekai for As You Were. She also recently worked with Gurmit Singh in Edward Khoo's short film The Meantime. She burst onto the television scene as Prof. Sylvia Soo, the quirky but cunning lead in Channel 5's Faculty. She also starred in Derek as Dr. Winnie Low, a role that continued into Derek 2 and Code of Law 5. Cheryl's range and versatility are her greatest strengths. In Paddles Up!, she played a pushy student journalist who has no problems following boys into the bathroom for a story. In Code of Law, she played a psychiatrist with a history of self-harm and a growing darkness. While playing Juliet and doing Shakespeare was her biggest challenge to date, her favorite role of all time is still a crazy penguin in the musical Junior Claus. She can sing musical theatre, jazz, pop, classical crossover and has a special fondness for Malay golden oldies. She is also making her mark as an emcee in the world of events, where her ability to switch from classy to zany serves her well. Cheryl is a singing teacher trained at New York Vocal Coaching.  

Prem shanker aka Premosupremo, shares his story in show business, from starting out as a HitzFM cruiser, to getting a weekend slot on radio, and the rest as they say is history. He has thrown himself into the industry wholeheartedly and hearing him share his journey was a stark reminder that anyone who wants it, must chase it and pursue their dreams, as they do come true!

Douglas Lim is a name that needs no introduction in Malaysia. A 25 year veteran in the local entertainment scene has seen him take on a multitude of roles including acting, singing, hosting, and doing comedy. He shares his trademark candid demeanor on the show, while telling his story.

A livestream session with Fakkah Fuzz from Singapore, who tells his story in a very raw manner. He has been hustling hard since the beginning and his story will serve as a reminder that persistence and hard work pays off.

Robert Rogers got on the show while being quarantined in Hong Kong, after a trip back from USA. He shared about his journey as a waiter, stilt walker, busker, magician, emcee to eventually award winning show producer which saw his journey start in San Francisco and continue in Hong Kong. Anyone is definitely capable to achieve greatest if they only set the mind and body to it!

From jetsetter to jeep-setter, Malaysian photographer/digital artist Yusuf Hashim “works” awfully hard, we think. But he considers himself “a gentleman of leisure who indulges in his passion”. At 75, he thinks “age is just a number”. He hints that life should be lived to the hilt (while you still can) and that “you should spend your children’s inheritance money!” Quite the opposite of what certain quarters advocate: save – and save enough – for a comfortable retirement. He cannot believe that there are folks who have amassed wealth but don’t have time to pursue their interests. “You can be a billionaire, but if you don’t have time (and can’t spend your billions), you’re no different from the man with lots of time, but no money to spend. Both go nowhere,” he said philosophically.

Dato' Leonard Tan, the ultimate Famous Unknown Singer Malaysians have heard on radio and TV, who's voice has been heard on countless jingles and a man who lights up any stage with his amazing impressions, as he gives tribute to some of greatest performers the world has seen! A truly humble self-made man of showbiz who keeps it real, he's been crafting his persona and skill for 30 years and counting.

Ross Sarpani has been in show business for over 25 years and is still passionate and fired up as he was from Day 1. He shares his journey, his highs and lows and what it takes to stay relevant as an emcee in the local scene. Industry veterans have so much to share and we can learn so much from them and his story is no different, work from the heart he says!

Luke Salway, originally of Sydney, Australia had led a colorful life to date. From starting his career as a box packaging line worker, to then backpacking around the world, before settling in Koh Samui for almost a decade, to now being based out of Bangkok for 10 years as a life coach and NLP practitioner, he's one ball of energy and seeks to help those around him to channel their mindsets in the right direction.Having spoken extensively around the region and also having spent time helping out at many times at Tony Robbins seminars, this man oozes positivity, with a story to tell too!

Terrence Dass, Cody Lim and Jiggee Jon speak on weathering the storm during this lockdown as emcees who ply their trade earning in this gig economy. Speaking openly on how to stay relevant, how to be prudent financially, and how to up-skill oneself during downtimes like this were among the topics covered. A good conversation on the show for fellow emcees to listen in on as well.

Praba Nair, a professional fitness trainer and coach, shares tips he uses to empower the body from a state of mind, with physical traits we should adhere to and also how to eat right. He covers men's mental health too, which is a strong subject and most times taboo for the male community.

An online dialog with various folks who thrive on a gig economy to drive their business and daily lives.From emcees, to comedians, to singers, to event planners, to fitness trainers and AVL hardware rental chaps, we sat and chatted with all online from their respective homes in Singapore, Kuching and Kuala Lumpur.COVID-19 brought on a Movement Control Order aka Restricted Movement enforcement across Malaysia and this was a simply chat to spur some insights into how all this ongoing brouhaha was affecting our livelihoods and rice bowls.

Dato' Yasmin Yusuff is truly Malaysia's Queen of Showbiz! She's done it all, from being a beauty queen, to runway model, to recording artist, to acting in TV dramas, to radio hosting,  then on to theatre productions, talent management, and her longest serving career path, being a master of ceremonies, she is unequivocally GODMOTHER of show business here in Malaysia since 1978 and counting. She regales us with stories that have taken her around the globe and all that's left is a book, which she cheekily admits will be titled, "Pay Me, and I'll Do It!" A lady who's larger than life and rightfully so!

Roen Cian shares his journey on The Jiggee Jon Show, from his love for Malaysia, to his career path from starting in advertising before becoming a serial entrepreneur who has had a very colorful journey in 12 short years. He has dabbled in many different segments of the market and has since built many reputable and well-known brands with partners who have changed the kaleidoscope of Kuala Lumpur as we know it. A good story for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to also venture into diverse markets.

A raw session with Adam Lobo, a man who studied IT, but became a rap rocker, before doing a full 180-degree turnaround and reinventing himself as a YouTuber who covers tech. A truly humble story of grit and persistence, and above all of following one's passion. Hear how he self-taught himself how to shoot 6K resolution videos and edit them to create a winning channel on YouTube which has seen sponsors flocking themselves to get him onboard, amongst others Huawei & Shopee. It's stories like this that inspire everyday people to wake up and get out and slay it, pursue your dreams and goals and make it a reality! The Jiggee Jon Show loves interviewing unique everyday individuals who challenge the status quo and make exciting paradigm shifts to empower their lives and others in the process. Facebook:www.facebook.com/jon.jiggeewww.facebook.com/thejiggeejonshow Executive Producer: Eventainment Guru Sdn BhdWritten by: Jiggee JonProduced by: Jiggee JonDirected by: Jiggee JonProduction Credits:Digital Imaging Director: Andrew HongPost Production: Wai Yaen Chee

Dawn & Ichiro began their careers as professional dancers and built a dance empire that took the Malaysian entertainment scene by storm for a good 15 years. They then decided they wanted greater stability and did a massive revamp of their income streams to get into the world of Network Marketing, and a decade later they are now extremely successful and are leading many others down the road of financial freedom. Tenacity, sheer grit and a huge appetite to make a difference has brought them down this road and it's a real story to empower many others.

This week's episode journeys with Lan of HYDRA, the rock band that is synonymous with bringing the party wherever they go, across Malaysia!He hares of his 30 year journey, that has seen him perform with some other legendary local bands like Headwind and NRG to name a few.He shares his take on what it takes to be a good performer and musician in a rock band that is constantly in demand, the discipline and the character building that one must adhere to as well.