Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast

Our last Isle of Man Newspapers' Podcast of the year is a very special one as it's Katie's final episode. We fight back the tears to tell you about jet skis, vaccines and cammag as well as look back to what was making the news this week in 1959.

We chew through a ton of stuff once more in the latest Isle of Man Newspapers' Podcast including the continuing roadworks on Douglas Promenade, Hector Duff's funeral, some Manx Christmas traditions and we look back to what was making the news this week in 1960. 

Another week, another bumper edition of the Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast. There's lots to discuss this week including Christmas lights, the sad death of Hector Duff, a weightlifting world record and the SS Ellan Vannin. We also tackle the week's big issue: Would You Rather spend 10 years of your life in Christmas Jumpers or living up Snaefell? #isleofman 

Another weird and wonderful week for the Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast as we discuss, Manx UFO sightings, flyovers, Peel regeneration and the King Orry among other things. 

Another week, another jam-packed Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast.  On the latest episode the team discuss buses, the NSC flumes, TT star John McGuinness and Piers Morgan's Twitter spat and look back at what was making the news in November 1944. Katie also reveals her new favourite island attraction in Yessir Training. 

There's a look at politics at home and across the Atlantic in this week's #IsleofMan Newspapers Podcast.  We also discuss organ donation, Covid-19 testing, Eamon Holmes and the pressing issue of would you rather get a tattoo of Howard Quayle or David Ashford. We look back at what was making the news in the island in November 1960, plus we hear some more fairy stories. 

Another week, another emotional rollercoaster of an Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast. We discuss the Isle of Man's mention on Aussie soap Neighbours, what's happened in Tynwald this week, women's rugby and continue our look at some of the island's lost Hop Tu Naa traditions. What does all that have to do with Bear Grylls? Listen to find out.

There's the usual heady mix of stuff in this week's Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast as we discuss everything from missed bin days to Bugganes. If that wasn't enough excitement for you we also chat through some of the  news that has been hitting our headlines this week, including potential pay rises for politicians and high school award season.

This tons to discuss in this week's #IsleofMan Newspapers Podcast, key workers, land grabs and marathon records. If that wasn't enough excitement for you, we look back at what was making the news this week in 1930, plus we discuss the legend of the Moddey Dhoo.

The Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast is back with a bang! There's plenty to discuss this week including, flooding, borders, Island Games and tracing paper. We also unveil some interesting facts about Braddan Graveyard and look back to what made the news this week in 1934. 

This week there's mutiny on the airwaves as the team talk swimming around the island, Ready Steady Cook, sport and Mel Gibson's Fletcher Christian. Plus we look back to 1952 and say a tearful goodbye to Producer Emma.

This week it's pencils down as Sam marks the government's response to the exam grades fiasco. Emma, who's here on work experience, talks VJ Day at Castletown. Andy looks back at FC Isle of Man's first game and Katie talks playground rumours that we all believed at school and gives us a history lesson on the island's biggest secondary school. Plus we go back to 1945 as the residents of Douglas celebrated Victory over Japan in This Week in History. Don't miss Picture your Pet in this week's Manx Independent.

There's plenty to discuss in this week's latest Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast. Sam highlights an interview our business editor Duncan did with Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker about the prom works.  We also chat about A-Level results, the start of the Manx football season and look back at what was making the news, alongside the winners of a 'Bathing Beauty' competition, on the front page of the Isle of Man Examiner in August 1953. Finally, Katie tells us all we need to know about Hall Caine in her weekly Yessir Training segment.

As always there's plenty discussed in this week's Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast. Sam talks us through the plans for the old railway tracks in the west of the island. The team also chat about the Steam Packet's new vessel, while Andy recaps the Isle of Man Golf Championships which concluded last weekend. This Week In History looks back at the Isle of Man Examiner of August 1954, before Katie reveals the interesting story of Matthew Halsall who is buried in Malew.

It's our first podcast since Jess left, but don't worry there's plenty to cheer you up. We discuss the first records we bought after a Ramsey family put their late father's 50,000-strong collection up for sale. There's also news of two new arrivals at the Curraghs Wildlife Park who bear a striking resemblance to a 90s singer. If that wasn't enough excitement for you, there's news of a series of sporting fixtures between clubs on the island and their counterparts in Guernsey, plus Yessir Training profiles James Brown (the Liverpudlian who reformed the House of Keys, not the godfather of soul). 

It's a sad week for the Isle of Man Newspapers podcast team as our resident Kiwi Jess makes her final appearance before flying the nest. To mark the occasion, Sam talks us through the main points from this week's emergency budget, while Jess talks about the debut of a unique fitness class on the island. There's also news of running records, the legend of 'Manx Giant' Arthur Caley and we look back at what was making the headlines during this week in 1960.

It's another week of quality news chat and this time we cover one of the most popular events in the Manx diary going ahead following lockdown and an exciting role reversal at Laxey Primary School. Andy channels his inner Peter Alliss by giving us the lowdown on the Isle of Man Golf Championships and Katie tells us about people acting indecently on Manx hills.

This week Sam is getting excited about the return of his favourite waterwheel, Jess provides an update on the Manx Solidarity Fund, Andy talks about the return of motorcycle racing and Grace stands in for Katie by asking Would You Rather? Plus we go back to July 1958 for This Week in History and read a stranded ship, the Southern 100 and a stolen flag.

It's another busy podcast week as we discuss emergency laws, flights to Guernsey, the Cosey Nook, fell running and Tynwald Day traditions.

It's a big week for the Isle of Man Newspapers' podcast team as producer Emma ties the knot. The team discuss this and loads more besides in the latest episode, including a cyclist's plea to change the speed limits in towns and on rural roads, a shortage of bitter as pubs reopen and a potential start date for the new Manx football season. We look back at the front cover of the Isle of Man Daily Times of June 27, 1961 and Katie reveals some lesser known facts about St George's Church.

Oh my god we're back again. After weeks apart the band is back together all under one roof. Jess talks the return of live music, Sam rants about roadworks and Andy's very happy about the return of sport. Katie tells us the history of breweries on the island and asks what is our favourite pub. Plus we take a trip back to 1954.

The Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast team celebrate the news that social distancing restrictions are going to be lifted next week, with another jam-packed episode. Aside from talking about that there's also chat about the Castle Mona, the TT and the Culture Vannin Twitter trend, #MakeaFilmManx. The latter giving us the inspiration for this week's episode title and artwork. This Week in History takes us back to 1966 and we discuss whether people's attitudes to going out will change post-lockdown.

'When you're at the checkout and you hear the beep don't forget to think about the Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast.' Okay, it may not have the rhyming symmetry of the catchphrase from Dale Winton's 90s ITV classic Supermarket Sweep, but it eludes to one of the subjects discussed in our latest episode.  Since lockdown restrictions closed pubs and clubs, are queues for shops now the place to pull? If that wasn't a meaty enough topic for you the team also talk about conflicts of interest, testing and tracing plus we look at back what was making the news this week in 1960 and the origins of the Manx National Anthem.

The latest Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast covers haircuts to Douglas lifeboats and all that's in between. There's news on barbers and hairdressers opening around the island again from Monday, a special wedding at Hospice, the sacking of a minister after a Tynwald vote on changes to the planning system and the first virtual TT. There's also a look back at what was making the news in May 1960, Katie gives us the lowdown on another character from Manx history, Robert Alfred Colby Cubbin, plus we discuss the return of a fast-food favourite. Spoiler alert it's not Griddles. 

Another week, another #IsleofMan Newspapers Podcast brought to you via the wonders of Zoom. In the latest gripping episode, Andy, Sam, Jess and Katie discuss gatherings, a potential Manx Students' Union, no-fault divorce legislation and the marathon man himself, Christian Varley. There's also a look back at the front page of the Isle of Man Examiner from this week in May 1960, plus Katie delves into an unsolved murder in #Yessir training.

Horse trams, lockdown haircuts and a Manx character called Tom the Dipper are just some of the things discussed in the latest #IsleofMan Newspapers' podcast. If that wasn't enough excitement for you, our Zoom-hosted quartet of Andy, Sam, Jess and Katie also chat about the government's bank holiday 'u-turn' and whether or not the daily #coronavirus press conferences are as effective as they once were. This week in history takes us back to May 1948, while Andy talks about Christian Varley's remarkable #marathon challenge in aid of the #Manx Solidarity Fund.

There's lots to discuss in the latest Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast, with coronavirus, homelessness and VE Day all on the agenda. Jess talks about how she broke the news that the first person to be admitted to Noble's Hospital had left ICU earlier this week after six long weeks. Sam discusses how the island's homeless population has been affected by the current pandemic and how it might shape social care policy moving forward. This week in history looks how the Isle of Man Daily Times covered the end of World War Two in Europe in 1945. There's also news of how a Manx footballer is living with lockdown in the USA.

Another week of lockdown, another Isle of Man Newspapers podcast brought to you via the wonders of Zoom. Andy, Sam, Katie and Jess discuss such varied topics as the Southern Area Plan, lockdown diets and charity fundraisers. This Week in History looks back at the front page of the Isle of Man Examiner of May 1945 in the week that victory was declared in Europe. To top it all off, Katie gives us some facts about some of the island's most famous sons - the Bee Gees.

Sam turns quizmaster in this week's Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast as he tests the rest of the team on what they can and can't do after lockdown restrictions were eased a little this week. Jess also tells us about an interview she did with someone who has recovered from Covid-19, while Sam also explains why there has been a delay to the publishing of a report on last October's floods in Laxey. Andy reveals the winners at the Isle of Man Sports Awards, which took place online on Thursday evening.  This Week in History takes us back to 1963 before Katie rounds out this week's episodes with some miscellaneous facts in her Yessir Training segment.

Our virtual virtuosos are back. This time it's virtual railways, virtual bake offs and professional rugby. Sam starts off with an Examiner story where a 3D celebration took place of the island's steam and electric railways and Jess gets the team thinking about cake with news of a Douglas woman setting up a baking competition that will be judged by a MasterChef winner.  Andy gives us the low down on professional rugby player, Phil Cringle, whose career is hanging in the balance after the Coronavirus pandemic compounded earlier funding cuts to his club. We also get to hear another in-depth historical overview of a historical Manx figure in the medical sector in Katie's 'Yessir Training'. This time it's Dr Dorothy Pantin - the island's first female doctor.

This week the gang are having a rave as Jess talks recruitment, Sam gushes over a German antique and Andy explains what happens to Manx rugby teams now the season has been kicked into touch. Plus Katie tells us about a pioneering Manx nurse and the Delorean screeches to a stop in 1957 as we look back at this week in history. And of course we send our best wishes to Chief Minister Howard Quayle who is running the show from home as he battles Covid19 This podcast was recorded via Zoom on April 9, 2020.

Zoom zoom zoom zoom, I want you in my room. We're still scattered to far flung outposts such as Ballasalla but the magic of the interweb brings us together. This week, Jess wears a hat and talks about ordering takeaway online, Sam chats to a bear and tells us about a pub becoming a shop, Andy talks about his helmet and a professional cyclist on lockdown and Katie turns grey while presenting yessir training. Plus we talk about approved boys, The Crown and adverts from 1960 in This Week in History. This podcast was recorded on Thursday 2nd April 2020

The 60th Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast is a self-distancing special. Using the wonders of modern technology, Andy, Jess, Katie and Sam join us from their homes (and the office in Sam's case) to pick through this week's headlines. Although there's some Coronavirus chat, there's plenty on offer for those of you who are COVID-19'd out, including Hector Duff, Christmas lights and of course regular features, This Week in History and Yessir Training.  This podcast was recorded Thursday 26th March 2020.

This week we're stockpiling news and bringing a trolley load of banter as we discuss the 1936 Emergency Powers Act, a plan for a cafe which has an extraterrestrial look to it and the gorilla that had Manx cats as pets. And as ever we go back in time as we look at what was making the front page in March 1960.  (This episode was recorded Thursday 19th March)

The Fab Four have reunited this week for the first time in a while and it's a packed episode as we discuss breaking news as Hooded Ram withdraws its TT tent application. Jess tells us about the soaring prices of flights on and off the island since the demise of Flybe. Sam gets his teeth into Manx food and Andy talks pro cycling.   Plus Katie talks witches and we look back to 1935 when a certain George Formby visited the island as he prepared to film his hit TT film No Limit.

We're going nowhere this week as we discuss an airline which has stopped flying, a candidate withdrawing from an election, a defender scoring goals and sewage that isn't going where people want it to. Plus we look back to 1940 when a ship ran aground at Maughold and a piano was required to help the war effort. And Katie brings us the history of the Old Courthouse.

This week Jess is back and Grace has stuck around as Katie is still living her best life in the Bolivian Jungle. Sam talks about a publican aiming to cut through the stigma of mental health and Jess questions if Douglas's nightlife is the worst it's ever been. Plus Andy talks netball, we take a donkey ride back to 1960 for this week in history, and Grace plays a game of fact or fiction with Manx history.

This week it's all change as Katie and Jess have gone AWOL so our social media guru and creator of our podcast artwork, Grace Burns makes her debut in the starting lineup alongside Andy and Sam.  This week the team discuss losses at the Wildlife Park and the potential behind digital detox holidays. Plus we explore the idea of Urban Skeleton Racing ahead of Olympic gold medalist Amy Williams hosting the Sports Awards, look back at the front page of the Examiner from 1947 and Grace tell us the bizarre tale of King Edward III's mate Sir William Montacute.

This week on #almostlivefromnigel: industrial action, big apologies and the real reason why a well-loved Castletown pub is nicknamed 'The Gluepot'. Following news about one of our postcard contributors being stuck in Phuket, the team get the low down by newshound Sam about teachers beginning industrial action. Jess talks about the Chief Minister Howard Quayle making a formal apology for the island's former laws against homosexuality and the lives they ruined. Andy brings the latest on a Rugby Sevens team and Katie follows up with some intriguing Manx facts.

On this week's Isle of Man news podcast, Sam's been to Glasgow and tells us about Liverpool ferry terminal. Jess talks about period poverty in the island and the harrowing experience of women in Africa. And Andy talks the Paris to Dakar rally which was held in the Middle East.  Plus Katie gives us another lesson in being Manx and we look back to 1960 when the island was shown on Flemish TV.

Another week, another incredibly diverse range of subjects covered on the Isle of Man Newspapers podcast. We discuss one Manx cafe's hopes of winning a Golden Sausage award, plus look at the work of the island's countryside ranger Mark Kerruish. Jess also reveals the key part a former island resident is playing in helping wildlife effected by the Australian bushfires, while Andy talks us through a Foxdale man's attempts to be an Ice Speedway champion. If that wasn't enough excitement for one week, Sam reveals a shocking lack of knowledge about Scottish football ahead of a trip to Glasgow and Katie takes a nostalgic look at Silverdale glen.

We're back for a new year of fun, gibberish and occasional news. This week's headlines have been dominated by another escape by the island's very own Steve McQueen, Kush the Red Panda. Plus Jess talks about getting 'juiced', Sam schools us on planning, Katie tells us about a fake funeral for a hen and Andy takes aim at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. And we travel back to 1961 with one of the best papers from yesteryear we've ever seen.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The guys are back (slightly less sober than the first episode) for the second installment of Nigel's Big Christmas Bash. They review their highlights from 2019 plus we find out the answers to the Knowing Me, Knowing You Quiz.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Welcome to part one of Nigel's Christmas Bash, where the team review the year. Sam, Jess, Andy and Katie discuss their most memorable news stories, their funniest highlights and discover how well they know each other in the Knowing Me, Knowing You quiz.

This week, Jess is getting her hair done for her birthday, Sam gives Katie an unwanted lesson on the difference between a train and a locomotive and we talk about a snake found in a wreath. Plus Andy talks about an Manxman playing cricket down under, Katie brings us the final Manx word of the week for 2019 and Sam takes the office TARDIS back to 1958 when the Examiner went to press on Christmas Day

This week's Isle of Man Newspapers Podcast, takes the biscuit in more than one way. We reflect on the results of the recent Isle of Man household spending survey, which, among other things, reveals on average we spend 82p a week on chocolate biscuits. Sam talks us through the Salvation Army's gift drive and how more than 400 needy children are expected to receive one in the island this Christmas.  There's news of a budding 13-year-old skier from Ballakermeen, plus Katie revals a now defunct Manx Christmas tradition involving a pig's bladder and a stick.If that wasn't enough excitement for you, This Week in History looks back at the Examiner front page of 1956 and we reveal plans for our upcoming festive specials!

Andy, Jess and Katie give you the latest news with particular headlines about dogs, brothels and Mo Farah arousing their interests. While Sam was away bathing in the glory of Liverpool's win against Everton, the rest of the team delved into a 'viral' Examiner story about a Douglas dog giving birth to 21 pups. The podcaster's eyebrows are raised when hearing about an MHK urging government to have legal brothels here. In sport, Andy shares that Mark Cavendish is to team up with fellow legendary sportspeople - Mo Farah and Chloe McCardel - for an epic challenge. This Week in History gives a 2008 front page throwback that involves red squirrels and the Manx Word of the Week is revealed.

This week, we have correspondence from America and advent calendars from a listener. Plus Jess talks about Dogtivity and Sam bemoans the closure of pubs, Andy talks hockey, we head back to 1949 and Katie brings us the Manx word of the week. #almostlivefromnigel

This week we're looking to the stars and swimming in the shallows as Jess tells us about a live Nativity in Douglas complete with donkeys, sheep and horses. Sam discusses children at a Manx primary school reaching the final 10 in a competition to name a planet and we go back to a copy of the Examiner from 1951 in This Week in History. Plus Katy is back and brings with her Manx word of the week and introduces some Manx phrases which well go off the rails a bit all while Andy tries to maintain control.

This week, Andy's back but Katie's off so there is still only three of us as we discuss the Awards for Excellence show at the Villa Marina. Jess tells us about Manx meat being back on sale in Tesco and a demonstration given by a chef outside of the meals people can look forward to making. Sam talks about KFC and Starbucks being granted planning permission and discovers why a lightbulb got his grandfather in hot water in This Week in History from 1949. #awardsforexcellence #almostlivefromnigel

Andy's still on paternity leave so Katie has the wheel this week as Jess provides an update on Kush the red panda and two police officers who are having their hair shaved for charity. Sam is the only person celebrating the upcoming UK election but we managed to calm him down enough to tell us about a contract which didn't exist. He was also pulling double duty as he continued to fill in for Andy by providing a sports round up. Plus we have a postcard from North Carolina, a trip back to the swinging 60s in This Week in History and Katie brings us some Manx words and phrases which somehow go rather Yorkshirish.  #almostlivefromnigel