The BASIC Show
The BASIC Show Hosted by BASIC Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Viktorija Pashuta, The BASIC Show blends luxury aesthetics with unfiltered interviews featuring bold voices in fashion, art, and culture. Each episode dives deep into topics like identity, reinvention, emotional resilience, and the real stories behind public success. Perfect for listeners who crave depth, elegance, and raw authenticity. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe now — BASIC. For people who aren’t.
Episodes
In this bonus episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with her sister Anna Pashuta for a brutally honest, funny, and very real conversation about modern dating, feminine vs. masculine roles, and why so many high-achieving women are struggling to connect in today’s swipe culture.
They unpack:
- 💗 Why successful, independent women sometimes lose their softness — and how to reconnect with feminine energy without “...
Mariel Filippone: Redefining Modern Love & Matchmaking | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with Mariel Filippone, co-founder of the elite matchmaking agency When We’re First, for a deep dive into modern dating, authentic connection, and the psychology of partnership.
Mariel opens up about:
💘 The art and intuition behind matchmaking—and why real chemistry can’t ...
Nina Hawkins: The Human Side of AI Creation | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with artist, filmmaker, and AI visionary Nina Hawkins (aka Nina Sense) for a mind-expanding conversation on creativity, technology, and the evolution of identity in the digital age.
Nina opens up about:
💫 Building her digital twin “Nina Sense” and the idea of creative immortality
🤖 How ...
Sandra Hatton: Why Dating Isn’t Broken — It’s Just Misunderstood | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with professional matchmaker and When We First founder Sandra Hatton for a candid and surprisingly refreshing look at modern love — from dating apps to emotional alignment and everything in between.
Sandra opens up about:
💔 Why most people don’t actually know what t...
Cory Richards: From Everest to Enlightenment | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with National Geographic photographer/filmmaker Cory Richards for a profound, no-BS conversation about purpose, polarity, and what it really takes to feel whole in a noisy world.
Cory opens up about:
🌋 Trading external validation for inner wholeness—and why fame never fills the void
🧭 ...
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta welcomes London-based fine jeweler Hannah Martin for a visceral, art-drunk conversation taped at 405 Motoring during Season 4’s “Dark Matter” theme—days before she launches Perfect Drug: Part II at Maxfield.
Hannah opens up about:
💔 Turning a brutal heartbreak (and a Nine Inch Nails mosh pit) into a two-part collection about feeling everything in a numbing world
🧷 Inventing “...
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with actor, writer, and filmmaker Pedro Correa (My Dead Dad, TIFF 2025’s Swiped) for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, masculinity, and the messy path of chasing art.
Pedro opens up about:
💫 Growing up between Seattle, Whistler, and the Middle East—and how danger shaped him
🧠 Why bottling emotions backfires, and how stoicism helps turn setback...
In this intimate sister episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with Anna Pashuta, Doctor of Pharmacy, to unpack one of today’s most urgent issues: the epidemic of loneliness. From the science of depression to the philosophy of life purpose, Anna reveals how personal responsibility, curiosity, and true connection can transform the way we live.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- 💫 Why depression and loneliness ...
In this episode of The BASIC Show, celebrity hairstylist and image-maker Dimitris Giannetos joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share the journey from a small village in Greece to creating iconic looks for stars like Britney Spears, Gigi Hadid, Megan Fox, and Amal Clooney.
Dimitris opens up about building a career on vision—not ego, why trust is everything, and how hair should complete—not overpower—the look. He reveals the stories behi...
In this episode of The BASIC Show, celebrity stylist and designer Ugo Mozie joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share his journey from Nigeria to Hollywood’s biggest red carpets. From styling legends like Diana Ross and creating Khaby Lame’s viral Met Gala clock look with BOSS, to dressing Blue Ivy for the Cowboy Carter tour, Ugo reveals how fashion can be both storytelling and cultural legacy.
With his pre-launch fashion brand Eleven ...
In this episode of The BASIC Show, stand-up comedian Tara Cannistraci joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her journey from Bronx roots and Italian heritage to becoming a touring comic with a viral online following. With a background in counseling, Tara brings empathy and sharp instincts to the stage, showing that comedy can be both hilarious and healing.
From unfiltered stories about marriage and self-worth to insights on hecklers...
In this inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, former First Lady of Florida and emerging documentary filmmaker Carole Crist joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her mission with Rejuvenation Nation — a passion project uniting farmers, innovators, and changemakers to heal our soil, restore balance to nature, and create a healthier food system for future generations.
From her advocacy for regenerative agriculture to her candid insights...
In this powerful and inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, award-winning director, producer, and creative visionary Tyler-Marie Evans joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her journey of breaking barriers, leading with vision, and telling stories that matter.
From indie sets to high-profile productions, Tyler opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, staying true to her creative voice, and using film as a platform for soci...
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, international model and rising actor Chase Mattson joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share his journey from being scouted at Hollister to building a thriving career in fashion and entertainment — all while raising four kids and putting family first.
From the runway to the cockpit, Chase opens up about the truth of life as a male model, his transition into acting, the dream of ...
In this eye-opening episode of The BASIC Show, beauty executive and certified financial educator Anna Manukyan breaks down the essential money moves every freelancer, creative, and beauty professional needs to make — from investing smarter to protecting your future with the right insurance.
Host Viktorija Pashuta dives deep with Anna on how to overcome financial fear, plan for retirement (even in your 40s), and create generational w...
What does it mean to be powerful in today’s world? In this gripping episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with fitness icon, entrepreneur, and thought leader Mike Rashid for a raw and deeply philosophical conversation on discipline, spiritual alignment, mental mastery, and breaking free from societal systems.
Mike shares:
🧠 How breathwork and mindfulness can dissolve anxiety
🥊 Lessons from boxing that sha...
From 35,000 feet in the air to millions of views online — Shima Katouzian’s journey is anything but ordinary.
In this deeply personal episode of The BASIC Show, Shima (@sheemoma) opens up to host Viktorija Pashuta about her unexpected career path: how she went from being a flight attendant in her early 20s to building BODO MAKEUP, becoming a viral influencer, and redefining beauty on her own terms.
Shima shares the real story behind ...
Suuvi — cello prodigy, Juilliard graduate, and fearless electronic music creator — shares her remarkable story of transformation. From living under crushing pressure as a child performer to using music for shadow work and deep trauma healing, Suuvi opens up like never before.
Tune in as she reveals:
• 🎻 Life as a cello prodigy accepted into Juilliard at age 10
• 🖤 Why she left the elite classical world to reinvent hersel...
🎙️ Meet Quentin StayFly Thrash — celebrity tailor, luxury menswear designer, and fearless style voice shaking up modern masculinity. In this exclusive interview on The BASIC Show, Quentin opens up about confidence, creativity, and the power of a perfect suit.
In this episode:
His journey from local designer to dressing Hollywood’s elite
Bold takes on men’s fashion, masculinity & personal branding
Why tailoring is more than fabric...
Meet Maire Brandon — an elite 62-year-old natural pro bodybuilder, certified advanced personal trainer, mom of 5, and grandma of 3 who proves age is just a number. With over 40 years of professional fitness experience, Maire is still crushing it as a career athlete and strength & conditioning coach.
In this powerful episode of The BASIC Show, Maire opens up about:
Becoming a Natty Pro BB champion at 44 (still competing at 62...
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