About this podcast
Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 235 episodes
- Hockey Culture with Bayne Pettinger · 32 minOn this episode we catch up with NHL player agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne talks about growing up around the game in Victoria, working for Hockey Canada & becoming a player agent…
- Beers with Tyson Barrie · 28 minOn this episode we sit down with former NHL’er Tyson Barrie at his home in Oak Bay. After more than 800 games in the NHL, the Victoria product retired from professional hockey at…
- Matt Irwin · 52 minOn this episode we sit down with former NHL player Matt Irwin to talk about his playing career & life after hockey. Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Matt talks about his unique…
- The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick · 29 minOn this episode we sit down with Peter Leech & veteran reporter Patrick Johnston who co-authored the book 'Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick' - Peter talks about the life…
- Comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park · 52 minOn this episode we chat with Victoria based comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park about the local comedy scene in the capital. Dan talks about playing the 'Just For Laughs' festival…
- S04E06 - Local Elite Athletes · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 6Meet a world champion Triathlete Desirae Ridenour taking titles around the world. Also, Paul Haysom chats with an ex-NHL'er Matt Irwin about navigating the challenges of a…
- S04E05 - Local Artists · 23 minMeet world-renowned artists who call the island home. Paul Haysom meets International musician Michael Kaeshammer and amazing mural painter, Archer.
- S04E04 - Victoria Tech · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 4Tech beats tourism as the biggest industry in Victoria. Paul Haysom heads to Viatec, a place where local startups get help to launch. MicCHEK also tours the headquarters of a…
- S04E03 - Local Farming · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 3What is 'local food' anyway? Paul Haysom meets a local cattle farmer who shares the pride and hardships of being truly local. Paul explores how small scale farming may open doors…
- Del Manak · 40 minIn this episode we sit down with Victoria Police Chief Del Manak who is retiring after 40 years in policing. Born and raised in Victoria, Manak was the first person of colour to…
- S04E02 - Pandora Problem · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 2A walk through one of Victoria's most notorious encampments. Host Paul Haysom asks the outgoing Victoria Police Chief, Del Manak, if the complicated issues on Pandora Avenue will…
- S04E01 Rebuilding Renfrew · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 1A developer has plans to transform Port Renfrew into a much larger community, but can the aging infrastructure support the potential influx. Mic CHEK facilitates a meeting…
- S03E12 - Helen the Historian · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 12On this episode we are joined by Helen Edwards, an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to local sports and architecture. Helen is born and raised in Victoria and talks about…
- Brian Burke · 27 minOn this episode we sit down with longtime hockey executive Brian Burke. Spanning multiple decades and teams, Brian breaks down his journey which includes Olympic medals & winning…
- S03E11 - Comedian Dan Duvall · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 11Victoria-based Comedian Dan Duvall stops by the show to talk about his new special ‘Cheat Day’ - Dan also shares his long journey to get clean and sober while finding happiness…
- S03E10 - 2025 Victoria Film Festival · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 10On this show we highlight two of the films playing at the 2025 Victoria Film Festival. Barbara Todd Hager talks about her powerful documentary 'Forbidden Music' in the first…
- S03E09 - Write Like You Talk (Jeff Butera) · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 9On this episode we are joined by News Anchor & Reporter Jeff Butera who is the author of the book 'Write Like You Talk - A Guide to Broadcast News Writing.' Jeff breaks down some…
- S03E08 - Pierre Poilievre · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 8Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joins us in the studio to discuss the biggest issues facing people on Vancouver Island and British Columbia in 2025. Topics discussed…
- Mike Walker · 25 minOn this episode we sit down with long time media member Mike Walker. From doing play-by-play, anchoring and reporting on CHEK to owning his own broadcast & production company…
- S03E07 - Holiday Trivia 2024 (part 2) · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 7Join host Paul Haysom, for some fun holiday trivia with CHEK personalities Stacy Ross, April Lawrence, and Kyle Lancaster.
