In this episode, award-winning performance poet, teacher and new children's author Christian Foley, discusses his career, his debut picture book The Oddsocktopus, and the the power of words ahead of his appearance at the Jersey Festival of Words. Taking place this September, the literary festival, now in its tenth year, is being held in conjunction with the sister publication of Bailiwick Express, the Jersey Evening Post. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 448
This a big year for local runners – a whole two decades of the Jersey marathon. Henry Baye from lead sponsor Standard Chartered Jersey and "shoepurb" runner Karl Fitzpatrick discussed all things community and running with Meg Winton ahead of this year’s event. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 444
In this sponsored Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you in partnership with the Government of Jersey, Jodie Yettram sat down with Olivia Chaplin (Head of Visitor Economy) and Charlotte Howe (Head of Retail Economy) to explore how the island is navigating the challenges facing retail and tourism today – and what’s being done to encourage inward investment, cut red tape, and breathe new life into St Helier. From the Better Business Support Package to a modernised GST refund system, and a new a...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 446
Pride has come a long way in Jersey over the past decade – but organiser Christian May says that ensuring that all the LGBTQ+ community feels seen, heard and celebrated is as important as the party itself. As CI Pride marks its tenth anniversary this weekend, he spoke to reporter Jodie Yettram about the people Pride is for, the challenges facing queer Islanders, and why the fight for visibility, safety and equality is far from over... ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 20, 2025•20 min•Ep. 443
Violence against women and girls is something that has affected far too many lives, and for too long, it’s been hidden in plain sight. For the latest feature in our series in partnership with the Government of Jersey examining its approach to key issues, Kate Wright, who led a review into the scale of the problem in the island, explains why it was needed, what’s been achieved so far – and where it’s going next. Support… Jersey Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support (JDAS) offer specialist support and...
Jun 16, 2025•52 min•Ep. 441
How could Jersey become a destination for the crews of films, TV and games? Filmmakers Rebecca Coley has researched the question for the government and has worked in the island. We sat down with Rebecca to find out how Jersey can encourage artists from the island and from abroad to use Jersey as a location... ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 442
To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Jodie Yettram sits down with five sixth-form students to talk about what it’s really like growing up as a teenage boy in today’s world. From gym culture and body image to pornography, politics, online radicalisation and the rise of far-right influencers, the boys speak openly about what they’re seeing, what worries them, and what gives them hope. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 440
Connecting the world: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 4 Josh Chaloner is an IP Network Engineer for Sure. He gave Laura Clayton a walkthrough the different options available for residential and business users, and how Sure can help you connect with your network and customers. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 439
Cyber security: What your businesses needs to know and do: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 3 Would you know how to protect your business from cyber security threats? Meg Winton spoke to David Salisbury, enterprise product manager at Sure Business, who shared his insights into cyber security for businesses. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2025•13 min•Ep. 436
Demystifying the cloud: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 2, Part 2 Iain Davidson is Head of Enterprise Products for Sure. He walked Laura Clayton through the cloud, explaining what it is, how it works, and how it can benefit your life and work. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 438
Demystifying the cloud: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 2, Part 1 Iain Davidson is Head of Enterprise Products for Sure. He walked Laura Clayton through the cloud, explaining what it is, how it works, and how it can benefit your life and work. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 437
AI for the rest of us: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 1 Malcolm Mason is a Professional Services Consultant at Sure Business, with a focus on cloud and data. He gave Meg Winton a walkthrough of the wonderful world of AI and how it can benefit us. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2025•16 min•Ep. 435
Business leaders are reiterating their call for the new States to work together, because the challenges facing Guernsey can't be ignored anymore. Glen Tonks is Chair of the IoD, a member of the G8, a coalition of eight business and community organisations, including the Association of Guernsey Charities, finance groups, the retail and construction sectors, and hospitality. ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 22, 2025•20 min•Ep. 434
Money Talks: Episode 6 | Funding your future Jamie Mourant is a senior investment manager at Titan Wealth. He joined Meg Winton to discuss all you need to know about pensions, retirement planning and futureproofing your funds. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
May 21, 2025•19 min•Ep. 424
Money Talks: Episode 5 | Investing into a sustainable future Ethical choices and sustainable practices are hot topics – ones that nearly every industry, sector and faction is thinking about. And finance is no different. Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners joined Meg Winton to delve deeper into the subject. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 21, 2025•23 min•Ep. 422
Money Talks: Episode 4 | How to protect yourself from cybercrime Fighting fraud is a team effort, says Will Wright, chief operating officer of Santander International. He spoke to Meg Winton about how individuals can work with banks to defend themselves against cybercrime in the rapidly developing digital environment Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 423
Money Talks: Episode 3 | Mental and financial wellbeing: A partnership you should nurture Have you connected the dots between your mental health and financial wellbeing? Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners sat down with Meg Winton to discuss the link. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
May 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 421
Money Talks: Episode 2 | Managing your money Mortgages, budgeting, pensions and lending – there are plenty of branches to the financial affairs tree. Meg Winton quizzed Adam Dawson, chief executive of Reto Finance, on the common questions surrounding managing your finances. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
May 21, 2025•33 min•Ep. 425
Money Talks: Episode 1 | Investment for beginners: Hear from the experts Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners know a thing or two about investment management. They sat down with Meg Winton who picked their brains about how to navigate the industry as a beginner. Sponsored content ★ Support this podcast ★
May 21, 2025•16 min•Ep. 420
Jersey FA Women's side travel to Guernsey's new home of football, Victoria Park, on Saturday 17th May to contest for the Muratti Vase, seeking revenge after a 2-0 home defeat in the 2024 contest. All Island Media sports editor Elliot Corbel sat down with Jersey players Samantha Silva and Aine Ruth to preview what is, for many, the highlight of the local footballing calendar! #Muratti #JerseyFA #GuernseyFA ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 433
From a drugs mule claiming to have been surfing in Rennes to large-scale money-laundering investigations and “emotive”,” immigration cases, the first woman to hold the title of Agent of the Impôts’s role spoke to Express about the challenges faced daily by the service… ★ Support this podcast ★
May 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 430
David Perchard was five when his mother took him to watch the arrival of the 'Tommies' in front of the Pomme d'Or Hotel on 8 May 1945. 80 years later, he has become a part of La Ronde Concert Band, who play as part of the celebrations. He sat down with Express to talk about what it was like to grow up under the Occupation and in the following years, how he started to understand the horrors of the Second World War, and what it was like to pick up the clarinet as an adult. ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 429
Sponsored content Chantal Free leads the asset servicing business Ocorian as its global CEO. During her latest trip to Jersey, she dropped into the Bailiwick Podcasts studio to chat with Meg Winton about Ocorian's priorities and focus for 2025, why she values the Island as a jurisdiction and what her predictions are for the future of the finance industry. ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 419
Roland Duquemin was just 7 years old when the Nazi Occupation of Guernsey began. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of Liberation, our reporter Luke Webb sat down to hear some of his experiences. ★ Support this podcast ★
May 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 432
The biggest date in the Channel Island rugby calendar is back, as tomorrow sees the return of the Siam Cup contest to Jersey shores, hosted at CoinShares Park. AIM Sports Editor, Elliot Corbel sat down with Jersey head coach, Myles Landick, to discuss his thoughts ahead of the big day. ★ Support this podcast ★
May 02, 2025•19 min•Ep. 431
Climate Change is something we hear a great deal about – both as a global phenomenon and in terms of how it affects Jersey, including measures the island is taking to combat it. In the latest feature examining the government’s approach to key issues, Jane Burns, Climate Change Engagement Manager and Lisette Jones, Head of Environment and Climate , outline some of the work that is taking place, and how all Islanders can play their part. [Sponsored podcast] ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 428
Jersey's most famous detective will be coming back to the island for a second season of the new Bergerac after the reboot pulled in nearly 2m viewers, it can be revealed today. Executive Producer Brian Constantine shares his reflections on the reboot starring Irish actor Damien Molony in the lead role of Jim Bergerac, and hopes for what's to come... ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 30, 2025•14 min•Ep. 427
Last week, Housing Minister Sam Mézec was joined by a panel of property professionals, housing providers and a political rival for ' Housing...crisis averted?' , a Question Time-style event hosted by All Island Media and sponsored by Tenn . As leader of a company which specialises in providing creative, fast-moving property finance solutions, Tenn CEO Matt Watson has a unique perspective on how supply, finance and market forces interact. In this podcast, we’ll hear Matt’s views on what a real 'c...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 426
Luke Webb sits down with the Founder and President of International Animal Rescue, following a talk held at Les Cotils on the impact the charity has had worldwide. ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 21, 2025•8 min•Ep. 418
Jill Chubb has documented her experiences of growing up in the Biberach Internment Camp, with her grandson Ollie Guillou. They spoke to Luke Webb about their podcast ahead of their upcoming talk at the Guernsey Literary Festival. ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 17, 2025•10 min•Ep. 417
