Entertainment Podcasts

​Entertainment:
CHARITY OF THE WEEK:

• The FOGS working to keep the theatre alive

  William Smedley speaks with Christy about the wonderful Gaiety Theatre and the work of the charity 'Friends of the Gaiety', which has helped to keep the venue alive and thriving for many years - and has grand plans in the years to come. Find out more here

​MANX RADIO'S IM1

• IM1 - Voting for Dummies live at the PCC

  Highlights of a live performance of IM1 Voting for Dummies recorded at the Peel Centenary Centre in May

THE HOME RUN: 

• The Great Manx Defib Hunt

  Jocelyn Horne from the Isle of Man Ambulance Service tells Christy about the 'Great Manx Defib Hunt' - a really fun way to find the many public access defibs, or 'PADS' around the Island, learn how you can save lives and win prizes too! The competition runs until 30th September. Find out more here and check out the PADs map here.

THE MARK BURROWS FEEL GOOD FRIDAY SONG:

• Feel Good Friday Cheesy Song - Only on the Isle of Man

  Elections, campervans, MGP and more in this week's Feel Good Friday Cheesy Song from Mark Burrows.

INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY:

• IOD - Paul Craine MLC on population figures and muted trumpet plunge

  MLC and Demographer Paul Craine outlines the flatlining trend in population growth, with a musical demonstration of the complexity of the issue provided by his muted trumpet plunge

​MANX THEATRE PODCAST:

• Manx Theatre Podcast - Come From Away

  In this Episode Neil chats with his fellow cast members, the Assistant Director Joe Hillard and Musical Director Steve Daykin from the Isle of Man's Premiere Cast of Come From Away brought by Two Feathers Productions to the Gaiety Theatre from on Friday night 10th July 2026.

MANX RADIO'S SPOTLIGHT

• SPOTLIGHT 26 AUGUST 2026

  In the last programme for a few weeks ahead of the election, H Carries on up Prospect Hill, hears of the Island's first ever jazz workshop, composer premieres at the first ever Manx Opera and more from the ever busy accidental author Rob Cowley as he goes Orange

​ONE TO THREE:

• Pride in the Island and our People

  James Cherry, Chair of Isle of Pride, tells Christy about some of the plans the new Committee have for this year, events, training and more. Find out more at facebook.com/isleofpride

EARWIGS:

• Earwig 3 .. . . . how much?

  Another overheard gem . .

TA MEE GINDYS:

• Hop Tu Naa Special from Milntown 2020

  Howard, Beth and some of the Manx Radio gang headed to the most haunted house on the Island to investigate the spooky goings on...