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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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5 DEC 2025 · On 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. Pettinger also talks about coming out as a gay man in 2020 and the slow evolution of 'hockey culture'. December 5, 2025.
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9 OCT 2025 · On 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 the age of 34. Tyson is quickly jumping into the next phase of his life running a beer brand, investing in talented musicians & working in hockey media.
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17 SEP 2025 · On 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 journey to professional hockey and the highs and lows of being a journeyman defenceman. He also shares how he became Alexander Ovechkin's 'beer guy'. September 17, 2025.
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16 SEP 2025 · On 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 & legacy of his best friend & Patrick talks about the impact he had on the Vancouver Canucks, both on and off the ice. September 16, 2025.
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29 AUG 2025 · On 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 in Montreal while Nash promotes the 'Lafflandia' festival coming up in September. He also plays 'firestarter' by Prodigy every chance he gets.
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24 AUG 2025 · Meet 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 Journeyman hockey career. We explore the unspoken mental challenges of elite athletes.
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17 AUG 2025 · Meet world-renowned artists who call the island home. Paul Haysom meets International musician Michael Kaeshammer and amazing mural painter, Archer.
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10 AUG 2025 · Tech 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 multimillion dollar success story, which works with local boaters to massive military contracts.
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3 AUG 2025 · What 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 to the daunting profession.
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28 JUL 2025 · In 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 hold the role of Chief. Del shares more about his career and life away from the job, also what he hopes his legacy will be.
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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| Author | CHEK Podcasts |
| Organization | CHEK Podcasts |
| Categories | Society & Culture |
| Website | cheknews.ca |
| ott@chekmedia.ca |
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