Best October Isle Podcasts (2024)

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JUMPIN' IN 01 NOVEMBER 2024 57:21

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The Jazz hamsters with their selection of the best in modern jazz from the likes of Joachim Kuhn, John Beasley and Alexi TuomarilaBy Manx Radio

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Update Friday 1 November 27:28

1h ago27:28

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The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget. A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety. We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road. And FC Isl…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 1st November 2024 51:27

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Under 16s free on Steam Packet, paper recycling is now burning, Crogga gets another seven weeks, private medical cover here & Margaret Curphey Memorial Concert tonight. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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S6 11: November 2024 - Painting + more 53:35

2h ago53:35

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Join PICTISH TRAIL and LAURA for an hour of brand new music and hot goss from LOST MAP. There’s news on our HUMBUG! line-up, as well as tunes from ALEXIA AVINA and AFTERLANDS. Our featured interview this month is a conversation between Lost Map’s MALCOLM JACK and Berlin-based synth-prog post-punk alchemists, PAINTING. They chat in-depth about how t…

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Shiaght Laa 31st October 2024 26:50

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As soon as the sun goes down, we start a new 24 hour cycle consisting of the eve, followed by the day itself. Sundown on 31st October brings the Manx tradition of Hop tu Naa, with its surprising variation of associated songs, some of which we hear, whilst Culture Vannin's Online and Educational Resources Officer, James Franklin, tells us more about…

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Update Thursday 31 October 27:19

1h ago27:19

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Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says efforts are underway to support young people suffering from long-term mental problems to get back into the workplace. Paper recycling at bring banks is being stopped from next week – we hear why. And we hear from a young man who’s returned home – three years after a road traffic collision left him with seriou…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 31st October 2024 52:10

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Treasury Minister Alex Allinson MHK takes calls and questions on the NI Fund, prescription charges, VAT on King William's College, that 'temporary' 2% tax increase and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Update Wednesday 30 October 27:49

3h ago27:49

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An overview of the UK Budget statement and what it means for the Isle of Man. We hear why the Steam Packet says it’s had to alter the winter sailing schedule to Liverpool. The education minister has an update on the future of the Park Road site in Douglas. And why was the contract for the Isle of Man TT Races not put out to tender? All that and mor…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 30th October 2024 51:41

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COMIN's destination and how to get there, removing stones from beaches, school bus pass 5pm cut-off & Steam Packet's Liverpool changes. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Barry Marsh - 29th October 2024 3:00:47

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Barry Marsh - 29th October 2024 - Album Channel Barry Marsh with his carefully selected pile of music

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Update Tuesday 29 October 2024 27:23

15h ago27:23

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Update tonight brings you the latest as Chief Minister Alfred Cannan survives a motion of no confidence in the House of Keys. An MHK tells us why he wants an urgent review of government's climate change policies. Watch out, there's measles about! And we hear about the barriers women face when trying get involved in Manx football. All that and more,…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 29th October 2024 51:45

20h ago51:45

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Earystane public meetings, armed police on our streets, Chief Minister no confidence vote, ANPR and / or facial recognition at ports, cost of electricity plus Ben my Chree heads to Troon. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Matt from the Tyre Kickers Podcast: My Dad's Citroens, playing in cars and driving a Milk float aged 10! S5E2 53:58

3d ago53:58

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We're joined for this episode by a fellow podcaster, one half of the Tyre Kickers! Matt shares podcasting notes, but also delights in sharing with us his earliest car memories. From playing in Dad's Citroen and Bedford van through to a play shed complete with the interior of a Bedford van, we also touch on Alfa Sud's, getting insurance quotes as a …

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Update Monday 28 October 2024 27:54

1d ago27:54

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An expert on Manx public law tells us why a 'secret ballot' in tomorrow's vote of no confidence in Chief Minister Alfred Cannan is unlikely. Chief Constable Russ Foster gives on update on the constabulary's recruitment challenges. And, Manx Utilities tells us what the reaction's been like to its onshore windfarm proposals. All that and much more on…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 28th October 2024 51:54

2d ago51:54

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Chief Constable Russ Foster takes calls and questions on our vulnerable borders, threats from organised crime, police carrying guns, the public's role, recruitment, uniforms and more . It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - more stargazing and spacewatching with Astronomer Howard Parkin 22:38

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Find out what we can see - weather permitting - in our dark skies over the Isle of Man in the coming month of November - then catch up on the significance of some of the latest expeditions into space - all in the company of Astronomer Howard Parkin This month's music break is from Judith DurhamBy Manx Radio

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Claare ny Gael 27th October 2024 47:54

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We find out something about a newspaper called the Manx Liberal, which was published from 1836 to 1851. We turn to an edition of October 1843 and hear of a tragedy in Union Mills. In our Manx translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Professor Van Helsing has protected Mina Harker within a circle sprinkled with pieces of communion wafer to keep away ev…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 27th October 2024 35:38

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Ta meeryn ass three claare er-nyn-son ayns Abbyr Shen Reesht, lesh yn chied chlaare 'sy strane noa jeh shen ta shin gra ree 'Shiaght Laa', fastyr Jerdein ec 5.30. Myr shoh, lhig dooin goaill toshiaght lesh shen. SHIAGHT LAA 'Shiaght Laa', ren goaill toshiaght reesht Jerdein yn 24 Jerrey Fouyir. As nish gys fastyr Jeheiney eddyr 5.00pm as 6.00pm er …

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Perspective 27.10.24 - Julie Edge and Chris Thomas talk about some Tunnel highlights and Chris declares for the currently filled Chief Minister post.. 50:35

5d ago50:35

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So much to talk about on Perspective this week. Some Tynwald leftovers - whistle blowing and a Manx framework for awarding degrees, the fallout from Lawrie Hooper’s resignation, a new chief minister candidate explains why he’s putting his name forward, energy policy, Crogga and a suggested half billion raid on our NI fund. Julie Edge and Chris Thom…

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Update Friday 25 October 27:27

5d ago27:27

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We end the working week with a half-hour round up of news on and from the Isle of Man. Douglas Central MHK puts his name forward to be the next Chief Minister, should a vote of no confidence go against Alfred Cannan next week. Manx Care has issued a statement defending a number of new leadership roles and service changes which have received a lot o…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 25th October 2024 51:19

5d ago51:19

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Chris Thomas wants to be Chief Minister, the progress of Crogga Gas, Manx Care's 14 extra managers for £800k & the mystery goatherd of Dhoon. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Shiaght Laa 24th October 2024 26:50

9d ago26:50

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From Saturday 26th October there'll be an exhibition entitles 'Rare Sightings and Urban Faeries' at the Manx Museum in Douglas. We hear from the curator of the exhibition for Eiraght Ashoonagh Vannin, Manx National Heritage, Nicola Tooms, before we hear from the artist herself, Julia Ashby Smyth, who has 77 images on display. In a week's time it'll…

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Update Thursday 24 October 27:37

6d ago27:37

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On the day the UK Government announces a ban on disposable vapes from next year, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture asks; should we ban them here? We also have the latest on the Ballasalla bypass development and the appeal against plans for a sewage treatment plant in Peel. The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says there's a socia…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 24th October 2024 51:19

6d ago51:19

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The coal tar roundabout at Balthane, banning disposable vapes, Ed Milliband and the arithmetic of Ørsted's Mooir Vannin wind farm project & the truth about our National Insurance Fund. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Update Wednesday 23 October 29:32

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There's a lot of news around at the moment and we cram as much as we can into this episode, including potential industrial action by doctors employed by Manx Care, changes to the MGP from 2025, the latest from the hearing into the proposed sewage works in Peel and the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, grants 'nationally sign…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 23rd October 2024 51:01

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Classic TT coming back, doctors' union wants 12.6% - Manx Care responds, Douglas beach dynamics, data centres' huge electricity bills & NSC's tarnished trophies. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Barry Marsh - 22nd October 2024 3:00:22

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Barry Marsh - 22nd October 2024 - Album Channel Barry Marsh with his carefully selected pile of music

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Update Tuesday 22 October 28:03

8d ago28:03

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In this episode, we hear from the MHK bringing forward a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister and find out what happened when the Legislative Council debated Assisted Dying today.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 22nd October 2024 50:53

8d ago50:53

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Tim Glover MHK's no confidence motion, onshore wind views, Mark Cavendish statue, our future need for electricity & the missing groynes of Douglas Beach. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Bonus Episode - The NEC Classic Car Show is nearly here!! 5:42

8d ago5:42

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A very quick reminder that the NEC Classic Car show is only a few weeks away now. We've been dropping the somewhat snazzy Mike Brewer ad throughout our back catalogue, but here you can enjoy a few minutes of us chatting about the event. To get an extra £2 off your advance ticket booking please use the code MYDADSCAR3 at the checkout. Ticket Informa…

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Update Monday 21 October 2024 27:58

9d ago27:58

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Some breaking news in today's programme about what's happening in the House of Keys next week...after reflecting on the ongoing war of words between the Chief Minister and former Health Minister.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 21st October 2024 51:52

9d ago51:52

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Ramsey harbour wall options, Chief Minister on Manx Care, insuring an EV here, Crogga Gas get UK approval but not here & proud Gobbag - Eddie Lowey . It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Claare ny Gael 20th October 2024 46:54

10d ago46:54

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We finish the short story by P M C Kermode about John the Priest of Corna dale, set against events of the year 1210. It was intended as one of a series of unconnected short stories, perhaps more as a vehicle to give lots of historic colour. However, he was persuaded to continue to follow the life of his main character in subsequent episodes. Profes…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 20th October 2024 33:18

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Shoh diu y podcast, Abbyr Shen Reesht, as y cheayrt shoh ta meeryn ass three claare er-nyn-son, as 'syn aght cadjin ain ta shin goaill toshiaght lesh cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass y chlaare echey, 'Kiaull as Cooish', ga nagh vel caa dooin clashtyn y kiaull ass yn chlaare shen, vees goll er jannoo eddyr yn BBC as Radio Vannin as ta ry chlashtyn fastyr …

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Perspective 20.10.24 - former health minister Lawrie Hooper explains his resignation and what’s been happening behind the scenes in health 50:20

10d ago50:20

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October Tynwald proved to be a much more lively affair that we had expected. As he resigned his Health Minister role, Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper accused the Chief Minister of undermining Manx Care and wishing to privatise health services, and repeated his assertion that Health is underfunded not over budget. The Chief Minister responded by robustly d…

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JUMPIN IN 18 OCTOBER 2024 58:10

14d ago58:10

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The cats in the hats with the best in modern and contemporary jazz from around the globe. Nice . . .By Manx Radio

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Update Friday 18 October 2024 27:26

15d ago27:26

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The weather is getting wet and wild so why not catch up with today's latest news - and we may just find out the secret to long life....By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 18th October 2024 51:31

15d ago51:31

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Losing our small change, steep decline in honey production, hospital consultants fees correction, farewell Mike Buttell & remembering the Purple Helmets. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Update Thursday 17 October 2024 27:49

16d ago27:49

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A royal flavour in today's programme, reflecting on Princess Anne's visit. As always this week...there's a mention of health thrown in and we get some breaking news about an incident in Douglas.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 17th October 2024 51:21

16d ago51:21

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Chief Minister on Manx Care's future, windfarm microplastics, bank nurse v agency nurse pay differential & Victoria Street parking suspension shelved. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Update 16 October 2024 28:06

17d ago28:06

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More rumbles after the Tynwald resignations in Update tonight - would you like a referendum on the issue of health funding? And we look ahead to a right Royal visit.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 16 Oct 2024 51:15

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Plastic, The Ocean and Us - calls and comment with Bill Dale (Beach Buddies) and Jeroen Wats (ExoTechnologies) on litter, microplastics, wind turbines and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Update Tuesday 15 October 2024 27:49

18d ago27:49

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The resignation of the Health Minister sends political shockwaves through the Tynwald chamber - we hear Lawrie Hooper's reasons for stepping down, the Chief Minister's initial response and ask what happens now?By Manx Radio

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Barry Marsh - 15th October 2024 3:00:22

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Barry Marsh - 15th October 2024 - Album Channel Barry Marsh with his carefully selected pile of music

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 15th October 2024 51:27

18d ago51:27

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Manx Care finances - hear Minister Lawrie Hooper MHK and boss Teresa Cope, our Net Zero aspirations, ESG implications, electric post vans & energy from waste opinion. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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Paul Gardner 'SpeedBroker': My Dad's cars were so embarrassing I used to duck down in the back to hide. BX, Corolla, Skoda, Mini, Morris Minor S5E1 46:00

15d ago46:00

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Welcome back to season 5 of My Dad's Car! We are joined by Paul Gardner from SpeedBroker who found us through our popular social media game 'Car Spotting Tennis' in which we trade interesting vehicle spots with a racquet sports twist. It was a black Citroen BX that Jon spotted that used to belong to Paul's Dad. He had a run of mundane cars Paul rec…

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Update Monday 14 October 27:47

19d ago27:47

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Lots about health in tonight's programme - pay rises, ED attendance and GP numbers and would you be able to help the Kirk family as they prepare for Lockie coming home?By Manx Radio

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JUMPIN' IN SPLASH - More jazz, less jaw for discerning dudes. Nice . . . . 53:42

19d ago53:42

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Jumpin' In Splash podcasts - curated lists of jazz classics from the cats in the hats in various genres, with less chat and more music. Nice . . .By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 14th October 2024 51:37

19d ago51:37

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Our future housing association and Altair, Minister Tim Crookall MHK on horse trams, wind turbine implications for our Biosphere and grouse, £7.5m to airlines & from the archive - the Shetland bee. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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