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Latest Episodes:

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

  • Update Friday 21 March 2025

    The health minister says backbench MHKs may have blocked a debate on Manx Care’s Mandate and Operating Plan, but that won’t stop it coming into force.A long-awaited review into the Isle of Man's school meals system has finally been published - though much of it remains redacted.And FC Isle of Man is back in action as they hope to end a six-match winless streak.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

  • Manx Newscast: March Tynwald in Brief

    What was predicted to be a health dominated sitting, didn't quite live up to its expectations.Phil Gawne and Christian Jones take a look back at the highlights.

AGENDA: 

  • Agenda 17.3.25 - should there be reform of the Legislative Council and has there been some game playing on cancer care?

    It’s been a few weeks now since we talked about LegCo but Onchan MHK Julie Edge has prompted Agenda back to the topic as she has a motion in Tynwald calling for the role of Members of the Legislative Council and the method of their election to be reformed. So what is this all about and what’s provoked Ms Edge to seek such reforms? Has Julie Edge been playing politics with her questions on cancer care and is she right to suggest UK government health reforms should see an end to Manx Care being independent from the Health Department? 

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

PERSPECTIVE:

  • Perspective 16.3.25 - mental health and well being charity New View tells Perspective about its work.

    New View is a charity that provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to better their mental health and wellbeing and begin to live a more content and fulfilled life. New View aims to support and aid people who are experiencing difficulties with mental health, addiction and many other complex life challenges. They do this by supporting a journey of positive personal change through recovery, rehabilitation and re-integration into society. Find out more about the charity’s work on Perspective. Building strong and supportive communities feel a bit like rediscovering the good bits of our island’s past.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

  • Friday Sport Preview (21-3-25)

    In tonight's programme:Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekendWith five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the season so far when they host South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier Division tomorrow nightRugby action on Island this Saturday includes Douglas in Regional 2 North West and a combined Manx Cup & Manx Shield showdown at Ballakilley Park whilst Vagabonds men are on their travels once moreAnd in hockey as many as three league titles could be decided throughout Saturday on what could well be a critical weekend in the 2025 Manx season
    Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Manx History, Heritage & Culture:

MANX RADIO HOLD NEWS:

  • OLD NEWS 16 MARCH 2025 Eisteddfods

    With one of the few remaining Eisteddfods on the island - The Braaid Eisteddfod - about to take place, H looks back at how the once popular evenings have been reported over the years.

 MANX RADIO'S ISLAND LIFE SERIES:

  • BUDGET SPECIAL 2025

    Christian Jones sits down with the Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson for an extended interview about the Isle of Man Budget 2025

AT YOUR SERVICE:

MANX RADIO AT 60:

  • Manx Radio at 60: The Last Look

    John Moss takes a final trip into the archives to relive some of the finest interviews and features we've brought you throughout our 60th anniversary year.

KELLY'S EYE: 

ISLE OF MAN HERITAGE RAILWAYS: 

  • MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAYS 130th ANNIVERSARY

    A continuation of Mike Buttell's journey through history on our Heritage Transport in a year of Anniversary Celebrations.  This week: Mike completes the journey to Ramsey, remembers a landslip that might have seen the end of the Railway and reveals a top secret service at the top of Snaefell, in this final part of our series about the Island's pioneering and much loved form of transport.

TERRY CRINGLE'S HISTORY MAN:

THE CHARLES GUARD SERIES

  • Giles Job relives childhood memories of Derby Castle

    Giles Job lived in the Derby Castle Hotel as a child in the late 1940s. At the time the building was divided into two apartments and he and his family lived in one of them.
    On a recent visit to the Isle of Man he took the opportunity to talk to Charles Guard about his memories of the living there, including anecdotes about the Derby Castle theatre, the dance hall and the underground maze of cellars and passages that he explored as a young boy.
     

Manx Language:

ABBYR SHEN REESHT:

ABBYR SHEN:

  • ABBYR SHEN

    A course in learning to speak Manx by Brian Stowell, published by Manx Radio in Manx Heritage Year 1986 and reissued by the Gaelic Broadcast Commission. Lesson 12: Final lesson - Revision

CLAARE NY GAEL:

  • Claare ny Gael 16th March 2025

    Our stories in Manx at present are from the collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. In his poem in English, William Gell tells of two men of the law who resided at Glencrutchery, and goes on to refer to nearby Bemahague. In between, a range of music from the Celtic countries.

Motorsport:

JOURNEY TO A DREAM:

  • Journey to a Dream - Finn Chapman

    A Manx Grand Prix newcomer takes centre stage in today’s episode.Meet Finn Chapman—a rising star in road racing with an unforgettable nickname (trust us, you won’t forget it). His rapid ascent through the ranks has been nothing short of incredible, fuelled by a background in mountain biking and an unstoppable obsession with anything that has a motor.As he prepares to take on the legendary Glencrutchery start line for the first time, we dive into his journey, his mindset, and just how crucial it is for newcomers to learn from those who have conquered the course before him.Want to follow Finn’s journey? Find him on Instagram—just search @finncrazychicken (see, we told you!)—or check out his Facebook page here.Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance | We have it coveredIf you would like to get in touch with Beth, you can email bethespey@manxradio.com

ATTENTION PADDOCK: 

  • Two Steves, a pair of jeans and 'the Greatest TT Race of all time'

    Steve Salt, a lifelong motorbike fan and rider himself, started coming to the Island and the TT in the early 80's. He's back this year and has been reflecting with Christy on his time working alongside the late Steve Hislop and especially one of his career highlights - the now legendary 1992 Senior TT Battle with Carl Fogarty (full interview).

SOUTHERN 100 RACING:

Entertainment:

ONE TO THREE:

  • IOM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

    The Isle of Man Family History Society has been going since 1979 and has more than 1000 members around the world. There is a Resource Centre in Douglas which is open twice a week, they also host monthly events, publish a quarterly journal and have a stand at Tynwald fair every year. Chair of the charity, Maggie Mulhern, tells us more about their work and about a new exhibition at the iMuseum next weekend (28th-30th March).

EARWIGS:

MANX THEATRE PODCAST:

  • Manx Theatre Podcast - Everyone's talking about Jamie

    In this episode Neil Callin chats with Bethan Owen, Tracey McCann and Maryse Marie Andrea from the Manx Operatic Society ahead of opening night of their production of 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' at the Gaiety Theatre, this Friday night.

MANX RADIO'S SPOTLIGHT

  • SPOTLIGHT 19 MARCH 2025

    H enjoys 6 Ways of Seeing at the House of Manannan, hears about the educational side of Macbeth, and celebrates all that's best about Manx culture with this year's RBV Award winner and the evergreen Braaid Festival . . .

TA MEE GINDYS:

  • Ta Mee Gindys 30 April 2024

    H and Tubs head to Kirk Braddan to explore it's slightly other worldly link with St Trinians amongst other joys - and Beth gets hands on with H. The joy is palpable  .  . 

MANX RADIO'S IM1

INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY:

Music:

AT YOUR SERVICE:

  • EOIN MOLYNEUX's 12 HR GIG

    He's doing it again! Popular Isle of Man musician Eoin Molyneux is going to perform for 12 hours at Quids Inn on April 19th to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man. He's also releasing two new songs to mark the occasion, both also raising money. He popped in to the Live Lounge to tell Christy all about it, to preview one of the new releases and to play live for us. You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/12hourgig2025

JUMPIN IN

  • JUMPIN' IN MARCH 14 2025

    The cats celebrate the birthdays of jazz greats Jan Garbarek and Ornette Coleman among other gems at the modern end of the spectrum!

MANX RADIO FOLK SHOW: 

  • FOLK SHOW 18 MARCH 2025

    Music from the Martin Harley Band, Hamish Napier, Fairport Convention and JB also features a Bungee Jumper . . .

SWEET 'N' SWING: 

Business Podcasts:

BUSINESS TALKS:

  • Business Talks - Net Zero

    What is net zero and why does it matter? In this episode, we’re talking about all things net zero with Tareq Taher, Actuarial Senior Associate & Paul Jones, Net Zero lead and Partner at PwC Isle of Man. They share information about global and local net zero commitments, how we at PwC Isle of Man have gone about working towards our commitment and how other businesses can too.

MT FOCUS WITH MANX TELECOM: 

  • MT Focus - Manx Wildlife Trust

    In the third episode of our MT Focus series with Manx Telecom we speak to Graham Makepeace-Warne about the work Manx Wildlife Trust do and how Manx Telecom continue to support the charity.

KPMG RAINBOW ALLOTMENT SCHEME: 

  • The KPMG Rainbow Allotment Project 2022

    From Planter to the Plate, listen to Primary School children across the Isle of Man growing everything from golf ball shaped carrots to Rainbow coloured radishes.  

WINE FOR ALL: 

Environment Podcasts:

JOURNEY TO NET ZERO:

BIOSPHERE ISLE OF MAN: 

MANX RADIO COUNTRYSIDE: 

  • COUNTRYSIDE 18 MARCH 2025

    Kirree joins FWAG for a tour of Ballenevin Compost - she knows how to show the boys a good time - whilst Simon talks to Richard Crowe about his sheepdog trialling and farming at Bishopscourt.

MANNIMAL: 

  • Mannimal 8 - Slugs

    It's been a long time coming - but eventually H has got out for a walk to observe one of the under-sung and widely disliked heroes of the undergrowth - the humble slug, with one of their number one fans - Dawn Colley. Check it out - if you don't learn something new about our slimy chums you must be a fan yourself!

Health Podcasts: 

RADIO DOCTOR:

BODYWISE: 

  • BODYWISE : Dementia

    Matt and Ciara look at the subject of dementia - with plenty of exclusive additional content.  They speak with expert in the field Dr Joe Brown who works in the largest hospital in Ireland and the largest centre for memory in the country, also with local expert Emily Hignett who is a Mental Health Nurse working in Older Person's Mental Health here on the Isle of Man.  We also hear from Rebekah Traynor who is a speech and language therapist working as an independent practitioner and we hear a beautiful, uplifting conversation between a mother and daughter, sharing their own experience dealing with a dementia diagnosis. 

BRAINWAVES: 

  • Brainwaves - understanding water

    Find out more about a unique service on the Isle of Man - Brainwaves. Business owner and Water Psychology Coach Sian Griffith explains more to Howard Caine.

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