Time Enough

I first met Alan about a month or so ago, when he came up to Manx Radio to be interviewed about a fundraiser he's doing in August. At 90 years old, he will abseil 100 metres down Liverpool Cathedral. What struck me was his sense of adventure and zest for life, not to mention how sharp he was and the stories he had to tell off-mic. I therefore asked him back for the podcast. We talk about things like being evacuated to the USA during WWII, sailing his yacht across the Atlantic and attending Winston Churchill's funeral.

Manx Radio's new managing director comes to the Isle of Man after spending 28 years travelling the world with the British Forces Broadcasting Service. He's also a pilot and a former pirate (of sorts), and even has an alter ego. Needless to say, he has many interesting tales to tell from his time in the likes of the Falklands, Iraq, Kosovo and Northern Ireland.

Ian is the Isle of Man's first qualified Wim Hof instructor. Ed spoke to him about his encounters with the 'Ice Man' himself, and what inspired him to follow his methods.

Ed Oldham speaks to Renee, who retired from a career working in prisons in California to move to the Isle of Man and trace her family's roots.

In the run-up to Easter, Ed caught up with the Reverend John Coldwell from St Ninian's Church. Over the course of their chat, they covered faith, community, the TT and much more.