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Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
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12 SEP 2024 · On this episode we are joined by Victoria's Jordie Benn who is retiring from professional hockey. We look back on Jordie's unique journey to the NHL which all started on Vancouver Island. Jordie talks about playing for 11 different professional teams over a 17 year career and capping it off with a championship in Sweden. Stay tuned for the quick shift!
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29 AUG 2024 · On this episode we chat with Canadian improvising legend Colin Mochrie. Colin talks about his journey as an improvisational comedian & taking it all the way to one of the biggest shows on television 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' Mochrie shares some behind the scenes stories & talks about what he's up to these days. Make sure to stick around for the 'Quick Shift!'
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1 AUG 2024 · On this episode we are joined by Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist (1500m freestyle) Ryan Cochrane. The Victoria swimmer talks about his journey in the pool & what it was like to represent Canada on the world stage. The 3-time Gold Medalist at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships & 4-time Commonwealth Games champion talks about how he got into the sport, despite being told he wasn't athletic. Now retired from competitive swimming, Ryan is one of the top Real Estate Agents in Victoria. Make sure you stay tuned for the quick shift!
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18 JUL 2024 · On this episode we are joined by the comedy duo of Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer. Together for over 20 years, the proud dads (and dog dads) are known for their hilarious videos on social media about their relationship, mental health, the LGTBQ+ community & Darcy’s love of plants. Now living on Vancouver Island, the couple just wrapped up a North American comedy tour. Make sure you stick around for the quick shift!
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4 JUL 2024 · This week we are joined by Andrew Harris - a former football star who played 14 seasons in the CFL where he won 4 Grey Cups. Andrew talks about getting his start with the VI Raiders in Nanaimo & his time with the BC Lions. Andrew also talks about his new documentary called 'Running Back Relentless' which is a raw & inspiring profile of his journey.
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6 JUN 2024 · On this episode we are joined by harm reduction & recovery expert Guy Felicella & filmmaker Robert Colbourne to discuss their film 'Toxic' - an unflinching look at the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia. Felicella provides context from inside the epidemic when he was living in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
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23 MAY 2024 · On this episode we chat with Dave Doroghy & Graeme Menzies about their new guide book ‘111 Places in Victoria That You Must Not Miss.’ The guys discuss the book - how it came together - some of their hi-lights & we each name our ‘Top 5’ things to do in Victoria!Â
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25 APR 2024 · On this episode we are joined by former CHEK Sports Director Alex Robertson & Times Colonist Sports Reporter Cleve Dheenshaw. The guys chat about covering island sports over the years & they snake draft the top ‘Vancouver Island Athletes’ of all time. Stay tuned for the ‘quick shift’ at the end!
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11 APR 2024 · April is Organ Donation month and on this episode we are joined by Stephen Gillis and Michael Teigen. Stephen is a minor hockey coach and was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease in 2018. His old friend Michael turned out to be the perfect match. This is their story.
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28 MAR 2024 · On this episode we are joined by golf professionals Derek Orr (Iron & Wood) and Mark Bicknell (Gorge Vale GC). The guys chat about the state of the industry & we have a draft for the ‘top 5 golf holes’ on Vancouver Island. Stay tuned for the quick shift at the end of the show!
Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
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Organization | CHEK Podcasts |
Categories | Society & Culture |
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