Podcasts about Manx

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are fast approaching, and in recent weeks we've been catching up with some of the athletes and teams heading across the water to take on the event from 23 July to 2 August.In this episode of the Manx Radio SportsCast, the focus is on a sport the Isle of Man is renowned throughout the world for... cycling.Two riders - Matthew Bostock and Ben Swift - will don the Manx jersey in track cycling in the Scottish city this year.To find out more, we've been speaking to Bostock and Swift as well as Isle of Man cycling team manager, Rob Holden on their ambitions for Glasgow:

Just a week away from Yn Chruinnaght, we hear from visitors this year and before now. There's a celebration of the official opening of the Douglas Southern Electric Tramway, and more from Grimms' Fairy-tales in a Manx translation.

Matt Farah has some spicy thoughts on his drive in the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; he and Zack Klapman discuss the terrifying situation between Flock cameras and Range Rovers; the Manx is even better now; and Patreon questions include: When will Audi etron GTs bottom in price? Quirk battle: Pajero vs Jimny Should a seller supply the PPI? Should this Canadian trade their car for a motorcycle? Mercedes used to be the tech leader. Who is it now? Common car enthusiast financial mistakes. The car with the most diverse fan base is... The OEM we think would "win" the Goodowood FOS Ugly cars that drive great Do nannies REALLY ruin the thrills? Is carbon fiber trim the boomer chrome of our time? And more! Recorded July 15, 2026 Tickets now on sale for our LIVE Show, Aug. 18 in Irvine with Richard Porter and Jonny Smith:https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2c+zack+klapman%2c+richard+porter%2c+and+jonny+smith/14213624/#showinfo Show Notes DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Casper Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 25% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. #sponsored Avants Go to Avants use code TST for 10% off your membership! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

In tonight's programme:FC Isle of Man's pre-season campaign is getting underway with the 2026 Summer Festival of Football in Ramsey - we hear from the Manx side's new manager on his team's preparations for this weekend and the new seasonIt's not just football action in the north, there's more coming at The Bowl as the Isle of Man women's national team begins its summer series against Ynys MonWe hear about what's in store for the inaugural running of a new rallying event on Manx shoresThe latest Isle of Man athlete to become part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games squad tell us of her excitement about heading to GlasgowAnd in cycling, racing returns to the ancient capital of Mann this SundayThis week featuring Lee Dixon, Wayne Lisy, Mark Ellison, Christa Cain and Niall Quiggin

Taxi industry concerns, housing market barriers to entry remain, King Charles here tomorrow, Tunisia travel issue with Manx passport, the 'buy a plot to build' scheme in the 1970s & climate computer modelling. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 13th July 2026

Laa'l Carmane, the feast day of St German, to whom Cathedral Isle of Man is dedicated, is celebrated on 13th July. Grimms' Fairy-tales in a Manx translation bring us fabulous creatures and talking animals. There's a chance to hear a range of music from the Celtic countries, too.

Midsummer day by the old style calendar was a fire festival in honour of Manannan, who, with his Island, is celebrated in song and music. More from Grimms' Fairy-tales in Manx, and a lax court case that should never have come to court - but it did, on 4th July 1866.

On tonight's programme:The 2026 Southern 100 Road Races get underway at the Motor Isle Billown Course at the start of next week, we hear from the event's organisersHaving made its debut on Manx shores twelve months ago, the World Downhill Skateboarding Championships are back on the Isle of Man this Saturday and SundayOne of the major events on the Isle of Man's golf calendar - the 2026 Isle of Man Championships - gets underway for the knockout phases this weekend at Rowany Golf ClubAnd in cycling, we hear from a top-level Manx competitor on what's been a pretty impressive season so far on both the track and the roads Featuring this week Callum Staley, Selim Kemahli, Andy Nicholson and Matthew Bostock

Matt Farah's tale of traveling around the world to drive the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; the Vespa trip; Manx updates update; Polestar gets canceled by the government; and Patreon questions including: Ugly cars that drive great. Pretty cars that drive terribly. Why do people sit SO close to the wheel (and is it dangerous)? When haptic buttons feel cheap A tiered license system? Favorite cars from PCOTY Old automotive content we watch Tips on buying a JDM car Which heavy machinery we'd want to operate Brew watches Carbage? Engine swapping a 50cc moped to a 125 Best starter motorcycle Genesis GV80 or Acura MDX Type S? And more! Recorded July 1, 2026 Show Notes Factor Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Truewerk The work doesn't stop just because the weather changes. Upgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does. Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Manx NFU caution over farming finances, scope of Energy Efficiency Grants, 500 Couriers dumped, eating Manx food, online vehicle licensing, Creamery boss retiring & Keys candidates and windfarm opinion. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 1st July 2026

Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital has been in the news recently, but we go back to its origins and the laying of its foundation stone on 28th June 1906. More from the Brothers Grimm in Manx, and a generous helping of music from the Celtic countries.

In tonight's programme:The Isle of Man women's national football team begins its defence of the Cherry Godfrey Cup in Guernsey, we hear from the manager on their chances over the next two days Also in football, in the last week there's been big changes at FC Isle of Man including a new manager taking the hot seat - Lee Dixon tells Manx Radio what he hopes can drive 'The Ravens' to better things next seasonIt's been a big week for the Special Olympics Isle of Man squad at the Gibraltar National Games and we'll be finding out how they've been getting on so farAnd we take a look at the latest updates from athletics with more local competitors enjoying success both on Manx shores and across the water This week featuring Wayne Lisy, Lee Dixon, Pete Corkhill and Dave Griffiths

H hears about a cultural day in Laxey this weekend, enjoys a poem from the Manx youth bard, a new theme for the Hilary Adams Poetry Corner at the Ward Library in Peel and more on the Manannan Festival 2026 which is now underway

In this Episode Neil chats with Alex Duncan and Juan Bridson from The Service Players ahead of their production of 70's TV classic The Good Life, which opens at the Gaiety Theatre this Thursday 25th June 2026.

King Robert de Brus (the Bruce), well-known in Scottish history, also had a month-long sojourn in the Isle of Man, of which we hear the tangled background. More from Grimms' Fairy-tales in a Manx translation and lots of music from the Celtic nations.

The grueseome twosome of the Manx countryside return for a new series, checking out the LEAF open farm Sunday and how camping has gone at Silly Moos . . all the while grumbling about the less than summery weather . .

Minister Daphne Caine MHK, Paul Craine MLC and Sarah Maltby MHK take Education, Sport & Culture questions and calls on: growing and reducing numbers, free school dinners, Manx language, NSC Pool tiles, Poverty Report, tracking university students and more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 15th June 2026

Actor/manager John Coleman organized seasons for his company in Douglas. In June 1876 he bought plots of land on Loch Parade for a new theatre. There's a hint as to why nothing came of that. There's more in a Manx translation of Grimms' Fairy-tales and music of the Celtic countries.

On tonight's programme:After a tough few months, Isle of Man professional boxer, Jade Burden will finally have the chance this weekend to make history as she takes on her first ever title fight in the UKIn football, the finale to the 2025/26 Manx season awaits this weekend with this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup final at The Bowl in DouglasMeanwhile, the Isle of Man men's national football squad is in action this weekend when they take on the reigning Welsh top-tier champions in a friendly - we hear from the Island side's managerWhilst there's been a short hiatus in local athletics action, we get the latest on Island athletes excelling elsewhere around the world in recent weeks Rob Pritchard is joined this week by Jade Burden, Tony Mepham, Chris Bass jnr. and Dave Griffiths

Isle of Man TT wrap up: Weather continues to be an issue, gorgeous weather during practice week has degraded into classes being cancelled entirely. https://www.cyclenews.com/2026/06/article/2026-isle-of-man-tt-results/Sidecars are officially cancelled, also at the Southern 100  but will that hold for the IOM Classic in August? https://www.iomttraces.com/latest/news/statement-sidecar-2026/https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2026/june/shaun-parker-gofundme-fundraising-page-launched/?recirculation=taboola_nativehttps://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2026/june/maria-costello-paralysed-crowdfunding-launched/?recirculation=taboola_nativeDown to earth Manx news here: https://www.youtube.com/@manxradioiomDefinitely worth a listen. HUGE SHOUT OUT - To our friends Liza Miller and Hayley Bell leading the Legacy Lap at the IOM TT this year.  https://www.rideapart.com/news/797558/norton-manx-r-first-iom-tt-womens-relay-ride/Our friends Patrick and Luke are obviously enjoying the TT immensely: https://www.facebook.com/100071561585042/videos/pcb.1014734610921916/2145045499373521A  NEW 2-stroke from Kawasaki - and you'll never have to dick with the jetting? BLASPHEMY!https://www.visordown.com/news/kawasaki-kx327-motocrosser-and-kx327x-enduro-two-strokes-revealedAMA Vintage Days Preview - What are you bringing? Where / How are you sleeping? What are you going to ride around on when you get there? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Thursday is an auspicious day of the week because of its association with Colum Killey, the Dove of the Church. His feast day is 9th June, though for various reasons Laa Colum Killey is celebrated in Kirk Arbory later in the month. Plus more from Grimms' fairy-tales in Manx and music from the Celtic nations.

Manx Care's mission is to become the best small Island health and social care system in the world. An ambitious aspiration but few people would argue against it I imagine. That said, despite a substantial uplift in funding, Manx Care seems some distance away from its aspiration, and incapable of sticking to the budget set for it. So what's going wrong and how do we cure Manx Care's ailments. The Minister gives her diagnosis on Perspective. Can we really have the world's best health service without draining precious resources from the rest of Isle of Man Government? It's a big ask.

Brad Pitt and Archibald Knox, Manx air is best, the Andreas Digester and solar panels, tatty Manx footpaths, self-service tills implications & the yellow legged Asian Hornet and our bees. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Howard Parkin tells us what we might see - weather permitting - in the Manx skies during May, and chats about some of the latest projects in the ever-changing world of space exploration.

Charles Henry - Harry - Cowley of Peel was interested in many aspects of the Island's history and culture. He was born in May 1874. There's the opening of a tale from the Brothers Grimm in a Manx translation, and lots of music from the Celtic countries.

Feeleeaght elley va scruit ec Mona Inney Ghoolish, as eisht toshiaght skeeal elley ass chaglym Grimm ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Claare ny Gael'. / More poetry that was written by Mona Douglas, and then the opening of another story from the Grimm collection in a translation into Manx from 'Claare ny Gael'.

Nos hemos subido a una de las motos más exclusivas del mercado, la Norton 1200 Manx R, una moto de cuatro cilindros en V, con cerca de 210 cv de potencia y con un precio, en sus versiones más equipadas, de cerca de 50.000 euros. ¿Qué tiene esta moto para costar este dineral? Pues te lo vamos a explicar. También hablaremos de motos para bolsillos más cercanos a la realidad, porque Cyclone tiene una moto trail, la RX 600 que no llega a los 6.000 euros y que tiene de todo para viajar o para tu día a día. Por otro lado, QJ Motor tiene preparada una nueva serie de modelos que van algo más allá de las motos bicilíndricas de media cilindrada. Recuerda que puedes enviarnos todas tus dudas o sugerencias al correo electrónico redaccion@moto1pro.com o bien dejar tus comentarios en Ivoox, Youube o en la red de podcast que utilices.

Charging motorsport visitors for health care, Manx Telecom fibre woes and copper phase out, Port St Mary lifeboat launched, construction industry troubles, no Manx flags at airport & spotting counterfeit English £20 notes. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 27th May 2026

Manx flags removed from TT course, yesterday's incident at Ramsey, our benefit from UK university student funding, e-scooters on Island, Grandstand flags AWOL, our electricity price & vehicle licensing woes. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 26th May 2026

Norton is back. And the company that saved it isn't British — it's Indian.In this episode, evo India Editor Sirish Chandran and Executive Editor Aatish Mishra go deep on one of motorcycling's most unlikely comeback stories — how TVS Motor Company acquired a bankrupt Norton, poured serious money into it, rebuilt the factory, the workforce, and the engineering, and then produced the Manx R Superbike as proof that it worked.They cover TVS's investment and what Norton actually did with it, how the brand was upgraded from the ground up, which Indian components are on the Manx R, styling and first ride impressions, the V4 engine history and what makes it special, performance impressions from Spain, India launch plans, motorsport ambitions, how former JLR design boss Gerry McGovern is involved, and why Norton's revival matters to India.This is just the beginning.evo India is India's leading automotive enthusiast magazine and podcast — covering cars, motorcycles, motorsport, and the culture around them.

With a general election this year, there was a long and difficult campaign to get the House of Keys to agree, as shown by a leader in the Mona's Herald from 24th May 1865. Grimms' fairy-tale in Manx translation about the girl as white as snow ends in torture and death amid a wedding celebration! Plus music from the Celtic countries.

Lesh ny ratchyn TT, ta baarney veg ayn, myr shoh ta peesh dy feelleeaght Mona Inney Ghoolish chammah's chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeeal-ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. / With the TT races, there's a small gap, so there's a piece of Mona Douglas's poetry as well as a translation into Manx of a Grimms' fairy-tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.

H hears about the Rushen Players' road trip following their success in the one act play festival, looks forward to the first production of new theatre group Sollan and talks to the director of the first ever Manx language Opera - David Dawson

Shoh ny cooishyn -agh gyn y chiaull - v'ec Daniel Quayle ayns 'Kiaull as Cooish', as ta meer elley as Skeealyn-ferrish Grimm ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Claare ny Gael'. / Here are the talky bits - but without the music - that Daniel Quayle had in 'Kiaull as Cooish', and there's another extract from Grimms' Fairy-tales in a Manx translation from 'Claare ny Gael'.

Sir George Goldie had international standing, but, intense as he was in everything, he was also intensely private. He was born at the Nunnery on 20th May 1846. More in Manx from Grimms' fairy-tales, and music from the Celtic countries.

In April's Tynwald sitting the Health Minister moved a General Debate on the Mandate to Manx Care and Manx Care Operating Plan. With the recently anounced resignation of Manx Care's Chief Executive Teresa Cope, I thought it was timely to listen to highlights from the debate. Other than the Minister and Chief Minister just two MHKs took part in the debate. We hear their contributions and a gentle spat between two MLCs who also spoke on this week's Agenda. Is health spending really under control or is Tynwald just kicking that can of worms down the road?

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we look back on the respective Manx rugby and hockey campaignsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Krunching Gears – The Rally Podcast | Season 2026 | Episode 22   This week on Krunching Gears – The Rally Podcast, we recap a dramatic Killarney Rally of the Lakes, with Rob Duggan joining us after clinching victory in the Modified category. We revisit the Manx Rally, with overall winners Ryan Loughran and Robb Fagg recalling their standout performance and claiming victory on the iconic island stages. Rising Irish talent Kyle McBride joins the show to discuss his exciting announcement for the 2026 Junior European Rally Championship and what lies ahead for the season. We preview the upcoming Carlow Rally with Clerk of the Course Michael Comerford, who gives insight into the preparations, stages, and what competitors and fans can expect from one of the most anticipated events on the national rally calendar. Plenty of rally chat, analysis, and behind-the-scenes insight throughout the episode. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Rob Duggan - Rally of the Lakes - 00:03:35 Ryan Loughran & Rob Fagg - Manx National 00:24:40 Kyle McBride - JERC announcement 00:49:52 Mick Comerford - COC Carlow Rally 01:05:05 End 01:17:46     #KrunchingGear #RallyPodcast #IrishRallying #RallyOfTheLakes #KillarneyRally #ManxRally #CarlowRally #ModifiedRallying #JuniorERC #EuropeanRallyChampionship #ERC #Motorsport #Rallying #IrishMotorsport #KyleMcBride #RyanLoughran #RobDuggan #RobbFagg #BehindTheStages #NationalRallying

Manx Gaelic and the state: opportunities and challenges was the title of a talk delivered last week by Dr Christopher Lewin, from the University of Edinburgh. As this is Blein ny Gaelgey - Year of the Manx Language it seems a timely opportunity to take stock of the Isle of Man's achivements in reviving our native language over the past four decades. The talk considered what further steps could be taken to consolidate the position of Manx during the course of the next Tynwald. To find out more listen in to this week's Agenda. Does Tynwald need to get its Act together on support for the Manx language?

From the Isle of Man to Beirut, ham-faced Sky News presenters to Jimmy Saville and from Manx cats to Jesus Christ - what isn't discussed this episode?! Tune in to not find out! Pre-order your SIGNED copy of Alexei's new book How I've Tried To Change The World - By Walking Down the Middle of the Street Shouting here!Check out Mark Cunliffe's movie reviews here! Let's get him in The Guardian! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcastSend your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.comPlease consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides.The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal KarkoutiMusic by Tarboosh RecordsPhotograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  

If you've ever thought "I want to make my dog famous" or "my cat should be an influencer," this episode is for you. Seriously!I'm sitting down with Ashley, the owner of Petfluencer Secrets, and we're talking all about how she turned her cat into a full-time business. Her cat Chip the Manx has over 486,000 YouTube subscribers and 122,000 Instagram followers. And before you think this is just a fun hobby, let me be clear: this is a six-figure business. Multiple six figures.If you've ever wondered how to make money with your pet's Instagram account, how pet influencers get brand deals, or what it actually takes to grow a pet account on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram, this is your episode.In this episode:Why she started a cat Instagram account while drowning in physical therapy school debtThe side hustle that changed everything: blogging in the mid-2010sHow she went from posting cute cat videos to realizing "wait, I can teach this"Her transition from full-time physical therapist to part-time to full-time entrepreneurConnect with Ashley, Chip and Petfuencer Secrets: https://www.instagram.com/petfluencersecrets/Chip the Manx: https://www.instagram.com/chipthemanx/Biskit the Calico: https://www.instagram.com/biskitthecalico/Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProductionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/Subscribe to my email newsletter for weekly podcast news and exclusive offers: https://espressopodcastproduction.kit.com/1501c2e46fMusic: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.comProduced by Espresso Podcast Production:  https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

On this episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern dives into the fascinating world of cat influencers with Ashley, CEO of Pet Influencer Secrets and proud cat mom to Chip — the “world's most famous Manx cat” — and Biscuit, her adorable calico sidekick. Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your cat into a social media star? From storytelling and brand collaborations to behind-the-scenes realities (including picky cats and litter mishaps!), Ashley shares insider tips on how everyday cat parents can build authentic audiences — and even turn content into a business. They also tackle the rise of AI in pet content, how to avoid brand scams, and why emotional connection — not just cute photos — is the secret to success. If you've ever thought, “My cat could be famous,” this episode is your starting point.EPISODE NOTES: From Meow to Millions: Inside the World of Cat InfluencersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

On this very special episode of FolkLands we are live at the Fortean festival with a deep dive return to the mysteries and marvels of Doarlish Cashen.Justin and I go leap wildly into the abyss of Gef and the Irving family once again to unearth even more strange and unusual tales from the Manx island.Joining us is great friend of the show and fellow Get aficionado Edward Parnell.Prepare for high wyrdness, all ye who enter.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadert speaks with Kamloops, BC author Katie Welch about her novel, Ladder to Heaven (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025).  In 2045 an earthquake ravages the Pacific Coast of North America and the world shifts. Suddenly people and animals can understand each other, while the chaos of climate change combines with the destruction of the earthquake in terrifying ways. Inland, where she should be safe, Del Samara finds her life spiralling out of control. Struggling with addiction and with her ranch in ashes around her, Del decides her family would be better off without her. Leaving her daughters behind, she retreats to her father's fishing cabin with her dog, Manx. When she emerges three years later, she finds the world since the earthquake has become a very different place and she begins a dangerous journey to Vancouver Island to find her family and, perhaps, find peace. Katie Welch lives in Kamloops and on Cortes Island, BC. Her debut novel, Mad Honey, was nominated for the 2023 OLA Evergreen Prize. She is a two-time alumnus of the Banff Centre and was a finalist for the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Find her online here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadert speaks with Kamloops, BC author Katie Welch about her novel, Ladder to Heaven (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025).  In 2045 an earthquake ravages the Pacific Coast of North America and the world shifts. Suddenly people and animals can understand each other, while the chaos of climate change combines with the destruction of the earthquake in terrifying ways. Inland, where she should be safe, Del Samara finds her life spiralling out of control. Struggling with addiction and with her ranch in ashes around her, Del decides her family would be better off without her. Leaving her daughters behind, she retreats to her father's fishing cabin with her dog, Manx. When she emerges three years later, she finds the world since the earthquake has become a very different place and she begins a dangerous journey to Vancouver Island to find her family and, perhaps, find peace. Katie Welch lives in Kamloops and on Cortes Island, BC. Her debut novel, Mad Honey, was nominated for the 2023 OLA Evergreen Prize. She is a two-time alumnus of the Banff Centre and was a finalist for the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Find her online here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

This week on the podcast we welcome Robi Bean, who drummed with Primus for about half of 1986. Although he doesn't appear on any demo tapes, and live footage of his playing with Primus is scarce, Robi played an important part in the formation of many early Primus songs that would become fan favorites, including Tommy The Cat. Robi details how he first worked with Les Claypool in a band called Manx, and how a visit to psychic presaged his later involvement in Primus, and recalls some choice moments with Les and Todd. If you're in the Bay Area, you can catch Robi drumming for numerous blues bands around town, including regular gigs at The Saloon on Grant Avenue: https://thesaloonsf.com/the-bandsGet involvedInstagramFacebookEmailBurn your money 

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!Which Great Lake shares its name with a Canadian Province?In the legend of King Arthur, which of Arthur's knights accepts a challenge from the "Green Knight"?What is unique physically about Manx cats?Which state has the shortest coastline?What is the longest passenger railway train in the world?Uketsu, the mysterious Japanese author and Youtube Star, has had two popular books released that start with the word "Strange", name both of them, 5 points each.What Canadian band composed "The History of Everything" also known as "The theme song for The Big Bang Theory"?Daniel Peter, was able to use condensed milk, which was recently created by his friend Henri Nestle, along with a few other ingredients to produce the first solidified version of what?Which musical, that involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, had a production in 2000 that set the record for most tony nominations for a musical revival?Who was the first baseball player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season and was unanimously named the 2024 National League MVP?This disco queen Works Hard for the Money to get this airy combination of egg whites and sugar that forms the outer layer of a Baked Alaska.Which model and hostess has become well known for her over the top halloween costumes, including being a giant worm, Fiona from Shrek, and Jessica Rabbit?James Lipton, the host of Inside the Actors Studio, was married to Kedakai Turner Lipton, who was the model for which character on the cover of the boardgame Clue?What is the only sea without any coasts, meaning it has no land boundaries?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Matt put some wood in his Manx buggy; gives us more detail on how crazy the Corvette ZR1 is to drive (on road and track); Zack did some voluntary (for a change) wrenching; they discuss the inherit flaws of FWD-based AWD cars; we have a new way to hurt ourselves, andPatreon questions include:Our scariest moments in a car.What event would we enter?Which new-retro cars would we gift each other?Best 2 cars garage: a daily GM and fun Porsche or daily Porsche and fun GM?Who is the new 2026 Honda Prelude for?Would we buy back a former car?"Normal" cars that we lovedIs a convertible more dangerous for a college kid than a sedan or coupe?That new angelesdeathhighway Instagram page.Best cars from the '80s and '90s for under $100kHow to own an EV in a REALLY cold climateAnd more!Recorded October 7, 2025DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  SmallsFor a limited time get 60%$ off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire RulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://rula.com/tire #rulapod TruWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK with Code: TIRE New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT) Manx shearwaters are seabirds that nest off the coast of Wales. To study the birds’ homing instincts, scientists tagged and transported several Manx shearwaters to various points around the globe. They released the birds to see if they could make their way back to the coast of Wales in just twelve days. Each one did. One bird, which was released in Boston, traveled 250 miles a day from a place it had never been before to get back home. So, the next time someone calls you a birdbrain, take it as a compliment. God has placed a homing instinct in us as well. Call it a homesickness for Heaven. We long for a place we’ve never been before. That’s how we’re wired. The author of Ecclesiastes said that God “has planted eternity in the human heart” (3:11 NLT). In our next set of devotions, we’re going to explore what the Bible says about Heaven, the beacon for our homing instinct. Some people tend to go mystical when they talk about the afterlife. They describe Heaven as a state of mind rather than an actual place. The Bible, on the other hand, describes Heaven as a real place. Jesus told His followers, “There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2 NLT). The author of Hebrews described Heaven as a city. “But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them” (Hebrews 11:16 NLT). Jesus identified Heaven as the dwelling place of God when He began the Lord’s Prayer with the words “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9 NLT). Luke identified it as the dwelling place of angels. “When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about’” (Luke 2:15 NLT). Hebrews 12:23 identifies Heaven as the dwelling place of believers who have died. “You have come to the assembly of God’s firstborn children, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God himself, who is the judge over all things. You have come to the spirits of the righteous ones in heaven who have now been made perfect” (NLT). Our brief time on earth is a pale imitation—a sneak preview—of what awaits us in Heaven. C. S. Lewis wrote, “All the things that have ever deeply possessed your soul have been hints of heaven—tantalising glimpses, promises never quite fulfilled, echoes that died away just as they caught your ear.” Lewis also wrote , “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is I was made for another world…Earthly pleasures were never meant to satisfy but to arouse, to suggest, the real thing.” Heaven is the real thing that we long for. Reflection question: How can you tell that you have eternity planted in your heart? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The complete run down of our Monterey Car Week 2025! Matt's new Manx worked perfectly (well, almost); the cars we saw; the events we saw; how to participate; the car NOT to bring to Monterey; and more! Recorded August 18, 2025 Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman