Best October Isle Podcasts (2024)

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More stargazing information and space news from our resident astronomer, Howard Parkin 24:46

1h ago24:46

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Howard Parkin takes a look into our Manx skies, to describe what we might see, given favourable weather conditions, during the month of July. It's a golden oldie music break in this edition, and it's followed by the latest space stories, as private companies take an ever-increasing role in space travel and exploration. Questions for Howard to answe…

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22 - Gnarwhal Pt. 8: Spindlelegs 47:39

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CONTENT WARNING: Child endangerment. NOTE: This episode begins directly after the cliffhanger ending of episode 21, Gnarwhal Part 7: The Waterhorse. We recommend listening to that episode before listening to our season finale. Trapped on Devilfish Island, Fox and I fight for our lives against the monster that took Sam Kenyon and Jake Morgan, and ma…

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S6 07: July 2024 - Lost Map x Good Vibes 59:49

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It’s a special episode of the podcast this month, as PICTISH TRAIL and LAURA have all the information you need about LOST MAP collaborating with GOOD VIBES RECORD STORE in Leith, Edinburgh. We’ve moved our office into the back of the shop, and will be selling our entire back-catalogue there, as well as joining forces on live events. Tune in for mor…

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Star gazing .... space watching .... and will we see another aurora? Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin tells all .... 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Astronomer Howard Parkin joins us to look at what we can see in our dark skies over the Island, during the weeks of June - weather permitting! And he can't resist another word or two about the magnificent aurora - and considers the question .... will we see one again anytime soon? Still with auroras in mind, Howard's music choice this month is Rena…

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S6 06: June 2024 - Susan Bear + more 1:01:04

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PICTISH TRAIL and LAURA meet via the interwebz for their monthly catch up on all things LOST MAP, including some exciting news about a brand new live session - the full performance of An Evening With Pictish Trail, filmed at Leith Cricket Club. On this month’s episode, we’ve also got music from FLO LINES and SAVAGE MANSION, plus a taste of some Pos…

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EP 56. Indecisiveness and Carpal Tunnel 34:34

2M ago34:34

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This week, the guys stick to their schedule, record an episode on time, and manage to get off topic so many times that it was both really easy and really hard to pick a title for this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a s…

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No auroras - but some eclipse reflections - and loads more star and space news - with Astronomer Howard Parkin 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Our Manx Resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, shares some more thoughts following his recent eclipse experience in Texas, and wonders if anyone might like to go with him to Spain for the next one?! Howard also takes a look at what we might see - weather permitting - in our Manx skies during this month of May, and updates us on the latest space stori…

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S6 05: May 2024 - Afterlands 1:10:54

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On this month’s episode, we’ve got music from AMY MAY ELLIS and SUSAN BEAR, plus a taste of some PostMap Club tunes from brand new signings BLIND YEO, and FLO LINES. Our featured interview this month is with DAVEY and RICK from AFTERLANDS, who talk us through the making of their debut album for Lost Map, WE ARE THE ANIMALS IN THE NIGHT. The album i…

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S6 04: April 2024 - Kinbote + more 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

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Join PICTISH TRAIL and LAURA for an hour of Lost Map gossip, excruciating Madonna raps, and anti-monarchy ranting. Oh, there’s also some music ... from VICTORIA HUME, LOST MAP presents WEIRD WAVE, plus a taste of some PostMap Club tunes from SUSAN BEAR, AFTERLANDS and a live session from SULKA. Our featured interview this month is with MATT GIBB of…

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Nights are getting lighter - but Astronomer Howard Parkin says there's still lots to see! 27:37

4M ago27:37

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Howard gets ready for the Eclipse, reviews the recent Starship launch, and previews Manx stargazing prospects in AprilBy Manx Radio

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S6 03: March 2024 - Randolph’s Leap + more 1:02:39

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In preparation for today’s episode, PICTISH TRAIL has had multiple cans of lager, and is now in full Alan Partridge-mode. He literally has no control over his accent, and thinks everything he says is hilarious. Tune in to hear LAURA’s exasperation for over an hour. Oh, there’s also some new music from LOST MAP, too. We’ve got tracks from TWO WHITE …

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EP 55. Go Home Lamy. You’re Drunk! 41:36

5M ago41:36

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Holy Carp! It’s two episodes in two months! Sorry for the clickbait on the last title. The podcast isn’t going anywhere. If anything, Urban and I are planning on bringing more episodes to you this year and beyond. This time around, we discuss Lamy shenanigans and I try to describe Palworld without feeling like a horrible human being. Sponsor: Pen C…

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S6 02: February 2024 - Savage Mansion + more 1:09:34

6M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

LAURA has returned, joining PICTISH TRAIL for our second podcast of the year. We’ve got new music for your ears from SDF, the recent SUSAN BEAR remix of KINBOTE, and a track from the archives from HAPPY SPENDY. We’ve also got a brand new track from AFTERLANDS, with RICK REDBEARD from the band joining us to talk through his FIRST GIG WORST GIG. Our …

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EP 54. Is It Burnout or Is Quitting The Right Call? 41:46

6M ago41:46

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This week we talk about burnout, where we’ve been, and some things other than pens. The show notes are short for this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for sponsoring 2 Guys 0 P…

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The first programme of 2024 previews the big stargazing events during the coming year 26:47

7M ago26:47

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As well as telling us what stars will be visible over the Island during January, Howard Parkin has also drawn up a stargazers calendar - significant sights to be seen in our Manx Dark Skies during the coming year - and if you'd like a copy, email your request to howardparkin@manx.net The music break is from Sailor In the second half of the programm…

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S6 01: January 2024 - Victoria Hume + more 51:45

7M ago51:45

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It’s the start of a brand new year, and your ol’ pal PICTISH TRAIL is here to massage your inevitable Hogmanay Hangover with an hour of musical goodness from the LOST MAP label. We’ve got tunes for you from SULKA, MAKENESS, KINBOTE and SUSAN BEAR, plus a bit of goss about some upcoming Pictish tour dates, and the inside scoop on a Lost Map showcase…

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MUSEUM 100 08 DECEMBER 2023 18:49

8M ago18:49

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In this final podcast in the series, MNH Curators, Katie King, Laura McCoy and Allison Fox, talk to Howard Caine about the M100 podcasts which have been running throughout the year, what they had chosen to feature and the work of MNH and its collectionsBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 04 DECEMBER 2023 2:50

8M ago2:50

2:50

Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Kim Holden, looks at a poster for the Hengler's Cirque Variete poster from the 1870sBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 02 DECEMBER 2023 7:12

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Archivist within the library and archive teams at MNH, Wendy Thirkettle, gives us the story behind a picture depicting the wreck of the herring fleet.By Radio Manx Ltd

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S5 12: December 2023 - Two White Cranes + more 1:04:51

8M ago1:04:51

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It’s the “season finale” of series 5! Join PICTISH TRAIL and LAURA for another hour of LOST MAP goodness, including a sneaky peek at all the new music we’re releasing through our POSTMAP CLUB. We’ve got the first single from a fresh signing called AFTERLANDS; a live session track from MARTHA FFION; and a taste of the forthcoming album from SAVAGE M…

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MUSEUM 100 29 NOVEMBER 2023 3:48

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Assistant Curator at MNH, Anna Murphy, talks about a watercolour painting of the House of Industry in Douglas and the story behind house.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MANX SKY AT NIGHT 29:06

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In the November edition of the programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what will be visible (weather permitting) in the sky during the coming weeks - the music break is Frankie Goes To Hollywood and The Power of Love, and after that we'll be talking about space - and discussing some interesting and very unexpected data which has come back from…

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MUSEUM 100 24 NOVEMBER 2023 3:20

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Assistant Curator at MHH, Hannah Murphy digs into the story of the Manx spade . .By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 21 NOVEMBER 2023 2:29

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2:29

Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, with the history of the White Tailed Eagle on the Isle of ManBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 17 NOVEMBER 2023 2:25

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2:25

Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the Island's native sheep - the Loaghtan.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 13 NOVEMBER 2023 2:43

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2:43

Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the fall and hoped for rise of what used to be one of the Island's most abundant farmland birds.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 06 NOVEMBER 2023 3:23

9M ago3:23

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Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about one of the most iconic objects in the collection - the Giant Deer skeleton.By Radio Manx Ltd

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21 - Gnarwhal Pt. 7: The Waterhorse 35:25

9M ago35:25

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We discover the truth about what’s been taking the children of Point Mystic, where they have gone, and what it may mean for all of us.

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S5 11: November 2023 56:39

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It’s November, the nights are fair drawing in, and LAURA reckons it's the start of winter already. PICTISH TRAIL is still in a summery mood, and tries to pay Laura a compliment on her hair - but ends up talking about his own greasy locks for possibly too many minutes. Thankfully there’s some new music to keep you entertained - the obligatory track …

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MUSEUM 100 30 OCTOBER 2023 7:17

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Curator of Natural History for MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the largest in the collection .. .the skeleton of a Sei whale.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2023 28:33

9M ago28:33

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Astronomer Howard Parkin discusses the movement of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in the coming weeks - and will there be more meteor showers during November? And there's even a ghost story - with music to match it, from The Specials Part two keeps us updated with just some of the current space stories - including - are the scientists really sure that t…

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MUSEUM 100 27 OCTOBER 2023 3:18

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Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, looks at the photographs of GB Cowin - and tries to work out why she hates them so much!By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 23 OCTOBER 2023 3:36

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Library and Archives Assistant at MNH, Sarah Christian, tells us about a beautiful plan from 1799 used in a land dispute involving the Kentraugh Estate.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 20 OCTOBER 2023 4:01

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Digital Collections Assistant with MNH, Katie Clugston, gives us the story of the life and films of Joseph RoystonBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 16 OCTOBER 2023 3:46

10M ago3:46

3:46

Digital Collections Assistant with MNH, Katie Clugstone, describes some of the more personal affects which were salvaged from the wreck of HMS Racehorse which sank over 200 years ago off the coast of LangnessBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 13 OCTOBER 2023 4:47

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Collections Information Manager for MNH, Jude Dicken, gives us a taste of the MNH Sound Archives with a recording of a herring fisherman recalling his work on the boats in the early 1900sBy Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 09 OCTOBER 2023 4:44

10M ago4:44

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Library and Archives Conservator at MNH, Emma Le Cornu, describes an ink and watercolour wash drawing done by Phillip Moore Callow-Kermode - and the work needed for it to go on display. A little spit and polish really can do wonders . . . !By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 06 OCTOBER 2023 4:10

10M ago4:10

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Emma Le Cornu, the Library and Archives Conservator at MHH tells us about a large 1940s poster advertising the Isle of Man and the work she has had to carry out to conserve it.By Radio Manx Ltd

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MUSEUM 100 02 OCTOBER 2023 3:14

10M ago3:14

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Curator of Archaeology at MNH. Alison Fox talks tells us the story of James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby and a recently discovered artefact which may be associated with himBy Radio Manx Ltd

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