Rire Podcasts

Festival Afrik Rire is back for its 6th edition in Geneva at the International school from 29 September to 1 October 2023, with an English-speaking gala on the 29th September at 8.30pm. Five comedians will take the stage for the gala in English; Maria Shehata, Athena Kugblenu, Eddy King, Wary Nichen and Aisha Alfa. Festival Organiser Valerie Helfer…

Switzerland’s first festival of Irish culture and arts is taking place in Fribourg between 6 - 8 October 2023; a weekend of Irish music, dance, films, food, literature and public lectures, featuring Irish authors, artists and academics. Festival Director Clare O'Dea explains on the WRS Breakfast Show... The literary programme includes best-selling …

Marc Wenger, Head of Sales and Emil Frey Nyon, joins us to explain the 5-5-5 offer on the Landrover Defender and a select number of other vehicles. The open days are on 22- 30 September, but the offer extends until the end of November this year. Book a test drive now.By SwissVille Broadcasting

This summer, the Swiss Tourism Board launched a podcast set in Swiss Cities called "Blum". Blum is an adaptation from the original version of this story in Spain in 2022 winning awards, reaching over half a million listeners, and receiving recognition from El País. The Swiss version was released in June 2023. Blum follows journalist Emma as she tri…

Sally Freedman is an accomplished professional in the world of sport and author of "Get Your Tits Out for the Lads". After studying sports management at Griffith University in Australia, Sally has worked at Melbourne City Football Club, Wellington Phoenix Football Club, the 2015 Asian Cup, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and UEFA in Switzer…

La Manivelle is a library of objects in Geneva. They have a catalogue of over 4'000 objects such as DIY tools, party equipment, sporting goods or cooking and craft tools. Object sharing libraries are an easy, obvious and necessary solution that allows the sharing of infrequently used goods and materials. Think pasta-makers, drills and tents, but al…

Real Estate Neho's COO Vincent Privet joins us on the Breakfast Show to discuss the timing of buying and selling property in Switzerland right now. Is it a good time to move? What are the peculiarities and pitfalls of the Swiss real estate market, and how much should you expect to pay as a commission to an agency selling your property?…

Today we’re talking to Alessandra Patti, Communication Trainer and Mental Wellbeing Consultant, about the importance of being assertive, determining your own boundaries, and how to say "NO" in the workplace as well as at home. Alessandra delves deeper in her workplace trainings on this topic. Info available on her website; www.findyourway.company…

We're all sitting too much and we're doing it incorrectly. Restorative Movement Specialist Johdi Woodford explains why we need to sit better and explains why sitting on the floor more is a good solution.By SwissVille Broadcasting

GARDEN FESTIVAL is a gathering for all lovers of plants, gardens and green spaces at the Château de Coppet this weekend. Nurseries and producers will come together over this three day period to celebrate gardens, participate in workshops, and conferences, as well as buy and sell their plants and plant-related products. For those who attend with the…

Set in the last months of Marilyn Monroe's life, Tim, her driver, recounts the fall of Marilyn which he witnessed without being able to prevent it. Acquiring Marilyn's diary, posthumously, he becomes fascinated, even obsessed, by Norma Jean Baker, the woman she was before fame. The show stars Masha Neznansky and Chuck Slovenski - who join Katt Cull…

The American International Women's Club was formed in 1958 - and it's changed a lot in that time. This year, a significant change is that the co-presidents are not American. Newly allowed after the club's constitution was updated. Maryann Harris Australian and Candy Gibson is Scottish. Maryann joined Mark Butcher in the WRS studio to talk about the…

Rhonda Ross, a testament to legendary lineage as the only child between Diana Ross and Motown founder, Berry Gordy—is more than a singer-songwriter; she's an architect of transformative experiences. Central to Rhonda's Grammy-nominated music is the Power of Thought, a force that guides her through struggles of self-discovery. Rhonda even runs cours…

Is it all just camp fires and knot-tying? Tom and Bella from Troop 77 in Geneva join us in the WRS studio to tell us what's really involved in being a Scout! And if you're 11 - 18 y.o. and interested in becoming a Scout in Geneva, head along to the Troop 77 open evening at the Salle Communale in Chambesy 17:30 - 21:00. There you'll see how the BSA …

Today we’re looking at the power of direct questions with Alessandra Patti, Communication Trainer and Mental Wellbeing Consultant. Alessandra explains the benefits, why we sometimes struggle around being direct, and how to go about including them more in your communication with family, friends and colleagues. Want to explore this further? Contact A…

The GAOS Youth show returns! Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. “This is our first youth production since 2019,“ notes GAOS Chairman Jo Beveridge. “We’ve ta…

Maisie Peters performs at Montreux Jazz Festival tonight. She’s just arrived in Montreux and had a quick chat with Katt Cullen about her latest album “The Good Witch”, touring, and what she’s listening to…By SwissVille Broadcasting

Europa-Park is a theme park in Rust in Germany with eighteen themed areas, 100 rides, 13 roller coasters, several shows, six hotels, a camp site, tepee village, and a cinema. With over 6 million visitors in 2022, it's the second most visited theme park in Europe. Now Eurobus offer pick-ups throughout Swiss Romande, including Geneva, Lausanne and Es…

Revolv is the bike solution that grows with your child. They offer a bike subscription from as little as CHF 8 / month, or you can purchase a bike, with a buy-back guarantee. Revolv partners exclusively with high-quality, kids-specific brands, including UK-based Frog Bikes, Swiss specialist Naloo, and others. The bikes are serviced by professionals…

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is a chronic, incurable condition in which the optic nerve is damaged by the pressure of a build up of fluid between the cornea and the iris. Glaucoma can go unnoticed in its early stages because it does not cause pain or visual disturbances, hence the importance of regular scree…

If you feel the need for some tropical sun and Cuban vibes then the weekend of the 7th July is for you. The Cuban O2 festival is on up in the jura – it’s the only high-altitude Cuban festival in Europe. You can dance, drink cocktails and generally lap up the musical passion. Mark Butcher spoke to Chantal Steiner from the Cuban 02 Association who po…

This weekend - learn all about the mountains. In the Jura – at the top of the Col de la Faucille – starting on Friday you can find out about the private life of the Jura mountains – and what we can all do to help keep it beautiful and safe for the animals that live there. It’s the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Jura National Park – and it …

Laurie Le Bot has opened the Discover Room in Péron in the Pays de Gex. It’s space full of local art work and is available for private hire. It’s designed for those who would like to have a space for an event – either personal or professional – or Laurie does have other things going on that you can join in. It could be a writing workshop, an art sh…

Gaynelle Marshall is Programme Manager and Breakfast Show radio host at Y103.3 FM in Barbados. She tells us about the biggest and best party in the Caribbean; Crop Over. Find out more about Barbados at visitbarbados.orgBy SwissVille Broadcasting

Ann-Marie Leach is a plant-based caterer in Barbados for events and special occasions. She also runs wellness retreats and monthly detoxes. Find her @soulescapesretreats Find out more about Barbados at visitbarbados.orgBy SwissVille Broadcasting

We talk about the history of rum and how it's best enjoyed with Jamaal Bowen, Mixologist, Director of TopShelf Academy, and Co-organiser of The Barbados Rum Experience... Find out more about Barbados at visitbarbados.orgBy SwissVille Broadcasting

WRS spoke to Neesha Soodeen, Chairman of Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust, to find out more about the turtle conservation on the island, as well as other grassroots eco-projects such as reef regeneration and mangrove planting. We asked how people can give back a little in Barbados by getting involved in conservation projects during their s…

The surf and kite-boarding season is year round and Barbados has suitable beaches for pros and beginners alike, as Roland Boyce from Endless Kiteboarding explains on the Breakfast show... Find out moreBy SwissVille Broadcasting

Choosing the right school is an issue that many parents have in this region, as the choices are wide. The British School of Geneva is one of the best value international schools and stresses its wide curriculum and focus on the UK’s A levels which offer a fantastic choice for future higher education. Mark Butcher spoke to the Principal of the Briti…

Osteo 7/7 are official partners local sports teams treating athletes at Geneva Servette Rugby, but it turns out it's not just professional athletes who are reaping the benefits of osteopathy, as Alex Dufault, from Osteo 7/7 explains on the WRS Breakfast Show...By SwissVille Broadcasting

The Genevoix are a gay men's choir in Geneva, performing since 2020. Martin O'Neill and Lance Thompson join Katt in the studio to talk about shows; upcoming and past, the sense of community, and how those interested can get involved.By SwissVille Broadcasting

Together Lola Bastard and Michael Stroudinsky are Corbaal - an electronic duo based in the Pays de Gex in neighbouring France. They've been making music together for years and they're also a couple, so we talk about setting boundaries and why they're not allowed to bring up music before Breakfast. Corbaal will be on-stage at FestiVolt this Sunday 1…

Sue Lake is a musician and musical teacher passionate about song. She has different choirs for varying levels and also offers one-on-one tuition. Coming up she'll hold a notebynote Chamber choir choral concert this Saturday 10th June 2023 at 7pm at the Commugny Temple. However, if you're feeling inspired without that level of experience, then Sue a…

The major optician chain Visilab has a great summer offer - when you buy a new pair of prescription glasses, you get a free pair of matching prescription sunglasses. Julianne Gonzalez from Visilab spoke to Mark Butcher about the offer, and soon - their website will be in English.By SwissVille Broadcasting

Ben Lewis describes his music as "electronic 80s sounding pop music crying on the dance-floor type stuff" which is our new favourite genre. He'll be on the FestiVolt stage this Sunday with Sean Layland. They both join us in the WRS studio to talk about collaboration joys and challenges. Ben x Sean and will be performing at FestiVolt on Sunday 11 Ju…

Le FestiVolt is a free open-air festival on Saturday and Sunday in Parc de la Tire in Ferney Voltaire with music, food trucks, artists, and activities for young and old. Mel Reyes and Juliette Schack from Voltaire's Attic join Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming third edition of FestiVolt. Sean Layland, Mel Reyes, Julie…

The Pays de Gex has its own brewery – the Brasserie Gessienne. The beer it produces is available in many local shops as well as the brewery in Ornex -which is also becoming an arts venue in itself. It hosts bands, stand-up comedy and also shows off work by local artists. It was set up and is still run by Stephanie Ponsart. She started it from scrat…

The Geneva English Drama Society is proud to be presenting "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. A very critically acclaimed play relating the struggles of an African-American family in 1950s Chicago and dealing with racism, dreams & aspirations and familial bonds and conflicts. It stars Frederick Vaamonde as Walter and Joanita Kalibala as R…

Evita Koné is an American-Swiss-Chadian songwriter, composer and performer actively involved in the Geneva neosoul.hip-hop.rnb music scene, particularly with her group Captains of The Imagination and the Herd Culture Kids collective. Today we heard about her Montreux Jazz Festival debut, what she has in store this year for FESTiVOLT on the Breakfas…

The National Theatre Britain (TNT) & The American Drama Group Europe (ADG) present Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet at the Château de Chillon on 5 June and the Château de Pringins on 9 & 10 June as part of their castle tour. Shows start at 19:30. The show is 90 minutes + intermission. Tickets are available via ADG's website or they can be purchased at …

Geneva Pride 2023 includes workshops, gatherings, film screenings and - of course - a Pride parade. Rebecca Guillaume is responsible for the programming and we spoke to her about some of the programmes highlights. Geneva Pride opens this Saturday 3 June at 11pm at L'Usine. The famous Pride parade will take place on Saturday 10 June.…

It's time to enjoy Caves Ouvertes in Vaud this weekend. Around 300 vineyards will open their doors on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March. You can visit as many as you can possibly fit into your weekend by buying a CHF 40 ticket, which gives you access to all the vineyards, your wineglass, bracelet, free transportation in Vaud and even a CHF 20 voucher…

Restorative Movement Specialist Johdi Woodford explains why we need to breathe better... and how it could be good for our aches and pains, particularly a bad back.By SwissVille Broadcasting

Over the summer this region shakes with the sound of music festivals. While we are blessed with big international artists – there’s always scope to check out what’s happening on the local scene. One festival coming up is Festifire in Sergy in the Pays de Gex - it’s on Saturday next, 3rd June. It’s organised by local firefighters and Mark Butcher wa…

Just a short hop from the middle of Geneva is the wonderful playground of the Jura mountains – Jeroen Tholen describes it – quite accurately - as Geneva’s backyard. Jeroen works at an outdoor guide and knows the area well. He takes groups into the Jura who want to hike, rock climb, teaches them to make a bivouac - and gives tips on how not to get l…

Léman Express is a commuter cross-border rail network for the greater Geneva region. Six lines serve Geneva and Vaud in Switzerland, as well as the departments of Haute-Savoie and Ain in France. 40 trains run between 45 stops along 230km of track that spans the two countries. Mathieu Fleurry, CEO of Lémanis, joins Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast S…

Anyone who drives in Geneva knows finding a parking space can be a nightmare – but technology is coming to the rescue. A new website will allow you to buy in advance a permit which will let you use the blue zones in the canton for the day. That means be before you set off – your parking is paid – just find a space where you need to be. Also, using …

This Saturday 13 May La Jonquille in downtown Geneva will host a special vernissage event for four artists who are part of a trans-Atlantic musical partnership between a recording studio in Geneva and a partner studio/record label in Brazil. The concert will feature: • Diego Gadenz: From Porto Alegre, Brazil. Performing Brazilian rock. Soon to rele…

Don Brennan talks about his experiences with the Hotbin composter with Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show. For more info: hotbin.chBy SwissVille Broadcasting

Do you fancy having your very own beer, brewed with your chosen recipe? You can with Biere Yourself. Mark Butcher spoke to Max Collet, who runs Biere Yourself.By SwissVille Broadcasting