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The Home Run

Interviews and conversations highlighting literally anything to do with Island life on the Isle of Man from Manx Radio's Home Run programme hosted by Christy DeHaven.

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Episodes

  • Mini Parish Fun Walk is back

    Friday, 10 July 2026

    7 minutes

    This Saturday (11th July), St Johns Arboretum will be over-run with pint-sized Parish Walkers. The Rotary Club of Douglas Parish Fun Walk is returning to the West, giving children up to the age of 11 the opportunity to raise thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Christy spoke to organisers Mike Priest and Jon Joughin, the new President of Douglas Rotary, to find out about this and the other many projects and events the Club are supporting this year.

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  • Manx Punx All Dayer returns

    Friday, 10 July 2026

    3 minutes

    If the Kids are United, with a Lust For Life, they Rise Above... OK, enough bad pun(k)s! The 2026 Manx Punx All-Dayer Returns to the Rovers and Outback this weekend, for its 3rd year in a row. Featuring 13 of the loudest local bands and 4 first time visiting acts over 3 stages, Matt 'Twist' is here to tell us more.

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  • The Rambling Man and the Rushen Ramblers

    Thursday, 9 July 2026

    4 minutes

    Christy catches up with 16 year old fundraiser Dara Bailey, who is walking the Raad Ny Foillan with 12 of his pals - known as the Rushen Ramblers - to raise money for Mannin Cancer. Folow their progress here: (2) Facebook and support their cause via JustGiving here: Rushen ramblers is fundraising for Mannin Cancer Help Centre

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  • Southern Charity gets the key to the door!

    Wednesday, 1 July 2026

    13 minutes

    Olivia Edwards speaks to Christy about the Southern Befrienders, a charity who marks 21 years of working to tackle loneliness in the South of the Island. Find out more here: Southern Befrienders – Providing a vital service in the South of the Isle of Man

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  • Yn Creck Mooar - The BIG Sale!

    Monday, 29 June 2026

    7 minutes

    Voirrey Heaton and Kim Holton tell Christy about this year's 'Yn Creck Mooar' or 'The Big Sale', taking place in Peel on Saturday, 4th July.

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  • The Fishermen thrown out of The Good Place

    Thursday, 28 May 2026

    3 minutes

    James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells us a wonderful tale originally relayed by renowned Manx author William Cubbon, writer of the 'most perfect Manx book every written'. Listen as we hear about the Peel fishermen whose unwelcome antics lead to an encounter with archangel Gabriel... This episode was broadcast on the 27th May 2026

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  • Things of beauty, joys forever

    Thursday, 28 May 2026

    4 minutes

    James Franklin is back with his mid week musings from Culture Vannin. Today, he's celebrating the birthday of a 'very special Peel woman', and telling us about Manx Dialect Theatre. This episode was broadcast on the 20th of May 26.

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  • Evil practices and witch kicking!

    Thursday, 28 May 2026

    4 minutes

    We're sweeping the crossroads with a Witch today, with a story of witchcraft from James Franklin of Culture Vannin. This is a story related in 'A Guide to the Folklore Sites of the Isle of Man, written by James himself along with Sam Hudson and Katie Newton.

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  • Noodles Canine Rescue

    Thursday, 21 May 2026

    21 minutes

    Christy meets the 'accidental founders' of Karen Quayle and Aaron Riley of Noodles Canine Rescue, to find out what they do, how they do it and what dog owners need to know if their furry family goes missing.

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  • The most Manx of Men

    Thursday, 7 May 2026

    4 minutes

    James Franklin from Culture Vannin marks the date that celebrates our National Poet T.E. Brown, described by Hall Caine as the "..greatest man, the finest brain, the noblest heart, the largest nature that we can yet call Manx”

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  • The West End is calling to Parker!

    Friday, 1 May 2026

    3 minutes

    Judith Ley caught up with Sheffield Plate finalist, 11 year old Parker Kissack, who will finish his Guild weekend by heading to London to take part in the semi-finals of the West End Calling competition. You can watch Parker perform and vote for him via the official event stream, which takes place on Sunday 3rd May at 12:30pm:https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/online/online/stream-tickets-london-semi-finals-courtyard-show-1/2026-05-03/12:30/t-aaannxk

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  • Art in the Garden for Hospice

    Friday, 1 May 2026

    5 minutes

    With all the incredible people we get to speak with, especially in our Charity of the Week feature, it's easy to think the Isle of Man is kept afloat by the tireless work of the thousands of volunteers in our third sector. Christy recently caught up with one of those wonderful souls, to find out about an event they've organised for a charity that is very close to their heart.

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  • The Motorsport charity that covers more than just motorsport

    Friday, 1 May 2026

    8 minutes

    Stuart Greaves speaks to Christy about the Rob Vine Fund, which provides medical/rescue equipment and training for those involved in motorsport events on the Isle of Man. He also announces an exciting development, an app that will benefit ALL of the Island's community.

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  • The most dangerous day of the year!

    Wednesday, 29 April 2026

    3 minutes

    James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells us about the most dangerous day in the Manx cultural calendar, as Oie Voaldyn approaches. He also tells us how we can keep ourselves safe from the powers of hags, witches and other supernatural forces

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  • Fire Festival to light up Peel skies this weekend

    Wednesday, 29 April 2026

    16 minutes

    John Shakespeare tells Christy what we can expect on the West of the Island this weekend as the Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival returns to Peel, marking one of the most important events in the Manx cultural calendar (full interview)

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