The Gaston Boulanger’s Podcast

Ro Krom, the Gotcha story

Ro Krom, also known as Robedope Ro, is the frontman and the musical mastermind behind the legendary Dutch band, Gotcha!
Gotcha! burst onto the scene in the early nineties, shaking the musical landscape to its core. Their impact was so profound that even the godfather of P-Funk himself, George Clinton, joined forces with the band in the studio.
Ro was the driving force behind two of their masterpieces: Words and Music from the Lowlands and Gotcha3.
This is the story of the rise and fall of Gotcha!
A story of friendship and connection through music,
A story of putting in 300% effort,
A story of sex, drugs, and P-Funk.
This is a podcast about life.

Gaston Boulanger PODCAST JAMIE ALLENSWORTH

Jamie Allensworth is a musician from California USA
His music a soulful mix of funk, blues, and rock has captivated audiences worldwide. At Last years Under the Trees Festival he was the sensation of the shrubbery. He plays most instruments but is voice is his favorite instrument. What a voice he has!
Jamie's musical journey is one of passion and creativity. Join us as we explore his dynamic sound and upcoming tour to Australia.

Gaston Boulanger PODCAST JACCO VERHAEREN

Today, we have the privilege of hosting Jacco Verhaeren, a renowned and innovative international swimming coach. With a stellar track record of coaching Olympic gold winners and serving as the former Director of the Australian Swimming Team for seven years, Jacco currently leads the French National swimming team, poised just before the Paris Olympics.
In our conversation, Jacco takes us through his coaching journey, sharing insights on working with legendary athletes like Pieter Van den Hoogenband, the evolving landscape of sport science, and the intricacies of talent development.
Notably, this interview was recorded on the cusp of an exciting announcement: Jacco's appointment as the Technical Director of the world-leading cycling team, 'VISMA Lease a Bike.'
Join us as we delve into Jacco's fascinating career and the multifaceted world of elite coaching and sports leadership.

Gaston Boulanger PODCAST HANS CLEVERS

Today, we're doing something a bit different with a special guest – the renowned researcher, Hans Clevers. Interestingly, Dr. Clevers was actually my professor back when I was studying Medical Biology, and his career has captivated me ever since.
In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into Hans Clevers' extraordinary journey – from his early days to his groundbreaking work in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. His story not only inspires young scientists but also highlights the sheer beauty of scientific exploration.
Join us for an inspiring journey through the life of this visionary thinker.
Education:
1982 University of Utrecht, M.Sc. in Biology
1984 University of Utrecht, M.D. 
1985 University of Utrecht, Ph.D.
Professional experience
1985–1989 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA, Postdoctoral Fellow Pathology, Cox Terhorst Lab
1989–1991 University of Utrecht, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Immunology, Lecturer in Clinical Immunology
1991–2002 University of Utrecht, Dept. of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Professor and Chairman
2002–2012 Hubrecht Institute, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Utrecht, Head Director
Since 2002 University of Utrecht, Professor in Molecular Genetics
2002–2022 Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht, (continued as advisor beyond March 2022), Principal Investigator of a research group of ~25 scientists
2012–2015 Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, Utrecht, President
2015–2019 Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Director Research
2015–2022 Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Principal lnvestigator of a research group (continued as advisor beyond 2022)
2019–2022 Roche Holding Ltd., Member of the Board of Directors
Since 2022 Roche Basel, Head of Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED)
Other activities / non-profit activities / memberships
2005–2015 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC), Lausanne
2006–2008 President of the International Society of Differentiation (ISD)
2012–2015 Member of the board of the American Association for Cancer Research
2014–2020 Chief Scientific Officer der HUB Organoids Technology, Utrecht
2015–2021 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna
Since 2016 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Francis Crick Institute, London
2016–2021 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Decibel Therapeutics, Boston
2016–2022
Member of the Scientific Advisory Board and co-founder of Surrozen, San Francisco
2016–2020 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Kallyope, New York
2017–2018 President of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
2018–2021 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Merus, Utrecht
2020–2022 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board and co-founder of Xilis, North Carolina
2021–2022 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board and co-founder of D1 Med, Shanghai
2021–2021 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Volastra, New York
Professional Associations
2000 Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences (KNAW), Amsterdam
2014 National Academy of Sciences of the USA, Washington
2016 Academie des Sciences de I 'Institut de France, Paris
2017 Orden Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften und Künste, Berlin
2019 The Royal Society, London
2019 The Royal Society, Edinburgh
Awards / Honors
2000 Catharijne-prize for medical research, Utrecht
2001 Award from the European Society for Clinical Investigation, Nice
2001 Spinoza Award of the Netherlands Reserach Council (NWO, Den Haag)
2004 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
2005 The Science and Society Prize, Amsterdam
2005 The French honor of “Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur”
2005 Katharine Berkan Judd Award, New York
2006 Rabbi Shai Shacknai Memorial Prize for Immunology and Cancer Research, Jerusalem
2008 Josephine Nefkens Prize for Cancer Research (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam)
2008 Meyenburg Cancer Research Award, Germany
2009 The Queen Wilhelmina Dutch Cancer Society Award, Amsterdam
2010 The United European Gastroenterology Federation (UEGF) Research Prize
2011 The Ernst Jung Medical Award, Germany
2011 Kolff prize, Amsterdam
2012 Association pour la Recherche sur le Cancer (ARC) Léopold Griffuel Prize, Paris
2012 William Beaumont prize of the American Gastroenterology Association (USA)
2012 The Heineken Prize for Medicine, Amsterdam
2012 Knight in the Order of the Nederlands' Lion
2013 The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, San Francisco
2014 Massachusetts General Hospital Award in Cancer Research, Massachusetts
2014 Fellow of the AACR Academy, Washington
2014 Struyvenberg European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI) medal, Utrecht
2014 National Icon of the Netherlands, Amsterdam
2015 ISSCR-McEwen Award for Innovation, San Francisco
2016 The Academy Professor Prize of the Royal Netherlands Academy, Amsterdam
2016 Kazemi Award for Research Excellence in Bio-Medicine, Teheran
2016 The Körber European Science Prize, Germany
2016 Swammerdam medaille, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2016 The Ilse & Helmut Wachter award, Hamburg, Germany
2017 Princess Takamatsu Award of Merit, Tokyo, Japan
2017 Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern, Germany
2018 Academia Europaea Erasmus Medal, Barcelona, Spain
2019 Keio Medical Science Prize, Tokyo, Japan
2019 Citation Laureate, Web of Science Group 
2021 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award
2022 Ammodo Science Award
2022 Taobuk da Vinci Science Award

Under The Trees PODCAST Wim Smeets

Wim Smeet is the founder and the artistic director of the Muziekgieterij in Maastricht in the Netherland. In this podcast he talks how the Belgium phenomena Arno Hintjens was his teacher, how Robert Cray changed his life and how poison ivy (brandnetel) became the start of a music venue. Wim talks about the way he changed and shaped the music industry in Maastricht. The Cultural Capital of the Euregio used to be a barren desert for pop lovers and it is Wim's dream  to change that forever and make Maastricht the Showcase for European pop muziek.

Under The Trees PODCAST DJ Macaroni

Under The Trees is a grassroots Music and Arts Festival in Boyne Island Central Queensland Australia. Gaston Boulanger (Founder/ Director) interviews the Musicians and Creators of this Wonderful event. They talk about the background information you always wanted to know but never dared to ask.
Sydney/Eora sweetheart DJ Macaroni is new to the craft but no stranger to the scene. A booking agent by day and a muso by trade, her connection to music goes way back. In this podcast she tells about her musical journey.

Under The Trees PODCAST Hughie Doherty Founder of FAT PINIC

Under The Trees is a grassroots Music and Arts Festival in Boyne Island Central Queensland Australia. Gaston Boulanger (Founder/ Director) interviews the Musicians and Creators of this Wonderful event. They talk about the background information you always wanted to know but never dared to ask.
Huhgie is the founder of Fat Picnic. The Band is hailed as Brisbane's premier high-energy party band. Their infectious energy, humour and every-genre-in attitude garnishes punchy horn lines and catchy choruses on a base of skank-funk, dub reggae, pop hooks and headbanging - culminating in a sweaty festival fiasco at every show. 
There just ain’t no party like a Fat Picnic party. 

Under The Trees PODCAST Julz Parker Hussy Hicks

Under The Trees is a grassroots Music and Arts Festival in Boyne Island Central Queensland Australia. Gaston Boulanger (Founder/ Director) interviews the Musicians and Creators of this Wonderful event. They talk about the background information you always wanted to know but never dared to ask.
Julz Parker is one of Australia finest guitar players from the band Hussy Hicks
Straddling the line between Folk, Blues, Country, and Roots, Hussy Hicks have earned themselves a mighty reputation, growing, from festival openers to festival favourites, seeing the group now appear at the biggest blues and roots festivals in Australia, The USA and across Europe while selling out their own tours across the three continents.
 

Gaston Boulanger PODCAST Rick Estrin

Gaston Boulanger is founder and director of Under The Trees Music and Arts Festival in Boyne Island Central Queensland Australia. He loves interviewing artists. He tries to focuses on the artistic development of the artist.
Rick Estrin born in San Francisco, California in 1949, and grew up fiercely independent. He tells about his upbringing and how music saved his life after the death of his father. He explains how he learnt to play the harp. Rick talks about his career from Muddy Waters to Little Charlie and now: Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.
Rick Estrin is one of the finest traditional harmonica players in the world. A true blues man. An inspiration to the younger generation Blues musicians

Under The Trees PODCAST Andy V

Under The Trees is a grassroots Music and Arts Festival in Boyne Island Central Queensland Australia. Gaston Boulanger (Founder/ Director) interviews the Musicians and Creators of this Wonderful event. They talk about the background information you always wanted to know but never dared to ask.
Andy V is natural born musicians.  He talks in this podcast about growing up in Mornington Peninsula, his love for  music and his first gigs. In his twenties he made the jump to Europe where he toured the world as a star. It was the virus that stopped the wheels turning and brought to Australia where he hooked up with Brett Gadenne and joined Raw Ordio. Again ready to conquer our musical hearts!