Entertainment Podcasts

​Entertainment:
CHARITY OF THE WEEK:

• Taking Care of those in need on Mann

  Jan Rae tells us how and why she got involved with the charity Care in Mann, what their services are and who they are for. She also shares the many positives of volunteering for the group and encourages others to think about getting involved. Find out more here

​MANX RADIO'S IM1

• IM1 - Budget Bitesize

  The IM1 team are back with a satirical look at the 2026 Manx Budget.

THE HOME RUN: 

• The Fishermen thrown out of The Good Place

  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

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 - Legally Blonde

  In this episode Neil chats with Bethan Owen, Lauren Newson and David Britton from the Manx Operatic Society ahead of their production of Legally Blonde which opens this Saturday, the 9th May 2026.

MANX RADIO'S SPOTLIGHT

• SPOTLIGHT 10 JUNE 2026

  H hears the Last Word about a unique piece of theatre at Kings Court, the latest concert in the Ramsey Music Society summer series, a lecture on Rapheal with the Arts Society IOM and it's that time again - the search begins for the next Manx Bard!

​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...