Bailiwick Podcasts
Get behind the headlines with weekly news, politics and sport podcasts from the Bailiwick Express team in the Channel Islands. Interviews, features, explainers, profiles - the Bailiwick Podcast is your in-depth guide to what's really happening in island life. Keep up to date with the latest stories on: www.bailiwickexpress.com
The Warm Up | 6 | Jersey RFC on the brink, big Bulls & Jets tests, and Premiership 1 title drama
Episode six of The Warm Up previews another packed weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett, Elliot Corbel and Oliver Kidman breaking down the biggest fixtures, key storylines and potential milestone moments ahead.
There could be a title-winning moment in rugby this weekend as Jersey RFC travel to Bracknell knowing victory would secure the Regional South 1 Central crown. We look at the permutations, reflect on what would be a remarkable 19th consecutive win of the season, and debate whether it is slightly frustrating that such a milestone could arrive away from CoinShares Park.
FLARE | Meet the winner: Nadia Applegate, CNS Neuro Rehab and Elderly Care
For physiotherapist Nadia Applegate, success isn’t measured in profits… it’s measured in people regaining their independence 💪✨
In this episode, the founder of CNS Neuro Rehab and Elderly Care and winner of the inaugural FLARE initiative reflects on the patients and experiences that shaped her path into neurological rehabilitation.
She spoke to Connect editor Fiona Potigny about the moment she realised Jersey needed a specialist neuro-rehab service, the personal story that gave her the confidence to launch her business, and how she felt when she received the call saying she had won FLARE...
FLARE | Meet the finalist: Anne Laure Jackson, Santé
Santé is a sensory health service offering therapy, support and a dedicated sensory gym and play space. 🤝🧘
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Anne Laure Jackson what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Kim Messervy-Evans, Walking Wild Africa
Walking Wild Africa is a travel business offering tailor-made and small-group immersive trips to Africa, including women-focused and conservation-led travel. 🗺️🦒
Connect editor Fiona Potigny spoke to founder Kim Messervy-Evans what has been her proudest moment to date?
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalists: Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris, The Stoodio
The Stoodio is an arts gallery, shop and creative workshop space supporting local artists and makers.
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders and FLARE finalists Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris what success for The Stoodio would look like in 5 years 🤔
Here's what they had to say...
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Natalie Mayer, Skate Space
Skate Space is Jersey’s first dedicated indoor youth cultural space, centred around skate culture and creativity. 🛹📸
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Natalie Mayer what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Rosie Whooley, Renova Influencer Agency
Renova Influencer Agency is an influencer-led marketing consultancy helping brands connect with audiences online.
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder and FLARE finalist Rosie Whooley what made her take the leap to make Renova a reality. Here's what she had to say...
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Ches Trower, Comply
Comply is a regulatory and compliance consultancy supporting financial services businesses. 📈✅
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ches Trower what made her take the leap to turn her business from vision to a reality? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalists: Denise Heavey and Lesley Mourant, Mentorhood
Mentorhood Jersey delivers workshops, peer support and practical sessions helping parents balance work and family life. 👩🍼💼
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders Denise Heavey and Lesley Mourant what made them take the leap to turn their business from vision to a reality. Here's what they had to say...
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Elizabeth Radcliffe, Radcliffe Tailoring
Radcliffe Tailoring is a bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring business, primarily serving women. 👔👗
Connect editor Fiona Potigny founder Elizabeth Radcliffe what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Ashley Cotrel, Grow Learning and Development Consultancy
Grow Learning and Development Consultancy is a consultancy helping small and medium-sized businesses develop effective people and leadership strategies. 🌱🧠
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ashley Cotrel what success means to her? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Kristin Morris, Freedom Publishing
Freedom Publishing is a business growth and coaching platform aimed at female entrepreneurs.
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Kristin Morris what made her take the leap to set up Freedom Publishing...
Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Ruby Price, Dough
Dough Jersey is a female-run cookie bakery using local ingredients. 🍪
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ruby Price what made her take the leap to set up Dough.
Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Lisa McCabe, The Wellbeing Co
The Wellbeing Co is an occupational health and wellbeing service combining therapeutic yoga and workplace support. 🧘🪷
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked owner Lisa McCabe, what attracted her to the FLARE initiative? Here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalists: Zara Kramer and Gemma Carmichael, Carousel
Carousel is a premium clothing rental service offering designer fashion for special occasions and everyday wear. 👗👠
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders Zara Kramer and Gemma Carmichael what success means to them? Here’s what they had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★FLARE | Meet the finalist: Sophia Lora, Arroz
Arroz is a family-led Spanish restaurant Celebrating traditional cooking, shared plates and hospitality 🇪🇸🍽️
Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Sophia Lora what made her take the leap to start her business, and what success would mean to her, here’s what she had to say…
Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
★ Support this podcast ★The Cool Down | 5 | Four Unbeaten Stories: Bulls, Jets, RFC and Ladies Volleyball
Episode five of The Cool Down reflects on another powerful weekend for Jersey sport, with unbeaten runs stretching across multiple teams and momentum building at exactly the right time of the season.
The Jersey Bulls continued their impressive 2026 form with another disciplined display, maintaining their unbeaten start to the calendar year and keeping the pressure firmly on the play-off places. With defensive solidity becoming the hallmark of their run-in, we analyse whether this resilience is what will ultimately define their promotion push.
The Evelyn Partners Jets also extended their unbeaten streak, producing another...
The Warm Up | 5 | Friday Night Football, Sussex Showdown & Rugby Title Scenarios
Episode five of The Warm Up previews a huge weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaking down the biggest fixtures, the key storylines and the potential season-defining moments ahead.
The Jersey Bulls head to Sevenoaks Town on Friday night under the lights, unbeaten in 2026 and sitting just one point outside the play-off places. With ten games remaining, the run-in is well and truly underway. We discuss whether the Friday night factor is an advantage, if anything less than three points would feel like a missed opportunity, and why the Bulls’ de...
The Cool Down | 4 | Bulls Edge Promotion Six-Pointer, Jets Keep Title Pressure On & RFC Women Deliver Statement Shutout
Episode four of The Cool Down dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel unpacking the biggest talking points.
At Springfield, Jersey Bulls delivered a huge 1-0 win over third-placed Faversham Town to keep their play-off hopes alive. With the Bulls now level on points with Whyteleafe and Sittingbourne, albeit having played more games, the panel break down a disciplined second-half display, Rai Dos Santos’ decisive finish, and the impact of James Sunley off the bench that ultimately separated the sides. Is momentum building at exactly the right ti...
The Warm Up | 4 | Bulls Toughest Test, Jets Chase Top & Sandee Fight Series
Episode four of The Warm Up dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with our Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel, joined by a not-so-special guest.
Jersey Bulls host third-placed Faversham Town in what could be their toughest remaining test of the season. With the Bulls just outside the play-off spots and the run-in shaping up favourably, we discuss whether this is a free hit or a defining afternoon at Springfield.
Over at Oakfield, the Evelyn Partners Jets are chasing top spot in Premier League 3 as they host Leeds Athletic. Four games left. T...
The Cool Down | 3 | Jersey Hockey reach semis, St Paul’s shake up title race, and shooting stars shine
The latest episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel looks back on a dramatic weekend of Island sport, with big talking points across football, rugby, hockey, netball and shooting.
Football leads the way, with the Bulls battling to a hard-earned point on the road against play-off rivals, while the local Premiership 1 title race took a major twist thanks to a statement performance from one of the challengers. There were also eye-catching displays elsewhere in the top flight, late drama in cup action and important movement in the women’s game.
Aw...
FLARE | Meet the Judge: Alt Collective, Claudia Sutton & Sophie Clyde-Smith
Last week the winner of FLARE was chosen by our expert judging panel and will be announced in time for International Women's Day.
But before then, Connect editor Fiona Potigny spoke to Alt Collective, Claudia Sutton & Sophie Clyde-Smith sponsors of FLARE, about their first-had experience of how exciting yet also challenging the first 5 years of business can be and how valuable having support from mentors, coaches and marketing experts is. ⭐️🙌
At Alt Collective supports female founders and ambitious women to build confidence and unlock their potential while growing businesses and careers that feel aligned, sustainable, and fulf...
The Warm Up | 3 | Crunch Time for the Bulls, Unbeaten Jersey RFC and Hockey History on the Line
The latest episode of The Warm Up, with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett, looks ahead to another hugely important weekend of sport, with play-off pressure, trophy action and testing away trips all firmly on the agenda.
The pair begin with a deep dive into Jersey Bulls’ trip to AFC Whyteleafe, a fixture loaded with narrative as the two sides sit separated by just a single point inside the Isthmian South East Division play-off places. With memories of last season’s title race still fresh and the Bulls narrowly winning the reverse fixture back in Octo...
The Interview: Helping Guernsey's homeless
Laura Clayton speaks with CEO of At Home in Guernsey, Charlie Cox, about the charity's work during 2025 - and how it has started to help those at the very peak of Guernsey's housing crisis.
★ Support this podcast ★The Cool Down - Episode 2: Bulls score six each, Jets rampage at Hatfield and Junior Hockey Inter-Insular success
The Cool Down - Episode 2: Bulls score six each, Jets rampage at Hatfield and Junior Hockey Inter-Insular success
The second episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaks down some excellent results across the board for Jersey's finest athletes. The Jersey Bulls 6-1 rout over second placed AFC Croydon Athletic in this Isthmian South East Division was accompanied by a perfect 6-0 win over Cranleigh from the women's team on Sunday. There was plenty to talk about regarding the future of the Jersey Bulls Women's season as the league splits into two. The...
The Warm Up - Episode 2: Jets take flight, Bulls double header and Jersey Cricket Awards nominees
The most recent episode of The Warm Up with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett dives into another packed weekend of action, featuring standout stories from both on and off the Island.
The mic’d-up reporters dive into a packed sporting weekend, starting with the Jersey Bulls’ home double-header, before turning their attention to the local football scene and upcoming fixtures. There’s rugby talk too, with both the Second XV (and ongoing bets on how long it takes Archie to stop calling it the XI) and the women’s side in action, while a local hockey tit...
The Cool Down - Episode 1: Jersey Bulls hurt by FA Cup top scorer, Jersey RFC's flawless season continues and Super League gets underway
The inaugural episode of The Cool Down marks the launch of our new bi-weekly podcast, hosted this week by sports reporters Archie Corbett and Oliver Kidman in the absence of Elliot Corbel.
In this first instalment, the pair break down a busy weekend of local sport, including Jersey Bulls’ 1–1 draw away at Ashford United, Jersey RFC’s 31–20 home victory over Old Alleynians, a full round-up of local football action, the opening weekend of the Hockey Super League, Jersey’s junior tennis Inter-Insular clashes, amongst many more local results.
We’ll be back on Friday afternoon with the nex...
The Interview: Three years after the VAWG taskforce, "the digital world is just enormous"
The Warm Up - Episode 1: Darts Stars Revealed & Tribe Recalled for Lions
The Warm Up - Episode 1: Darts Stars revealed & Tribe recalled for Lions
The debut episode of The Warm Up / Cool Down with our local sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett gets underway with a full breakdown of a packed sporting weekend, including standout news both on and off the island.
This week’s discussion covers the Jersey Bulls’ trip to Ashford United in the Isthmian South East Division, dramatic cup action across local football, Jersey Rugby’s triple-header, the launch of hockey’s new Super League, Asa Tribe’s Lions recall, and a behind-the-scenes look at th...
FLARE | Meet the Chief Judge: Shakera Rolle-Manuel, founder of SRM Accountancy
Female entrepreneurs in Jersey have just days left to apply for a groundbreaking new initiative which aims to supercharge their growth over the next year.
FLARE – a competitive programme by All Island Media which is short for Female Leaders And Rising Entrepreneurs – will see one outstanding founder awarded a year-long mentorship and £20,000-worth of advertising support across the Island’s leading media platforms.
Applications close on 31 January, with the winner to be selected by an expert judging panel in February, and announced in time for International Women's Day.
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FLARE | Meet the Judge: Zandy Cohen, founder of Cohen Family Law
Are you a female founder with a big idea? Imagine unlocking £20,000-worth of marketing support across Jerseys biggest media platforms, and year-long mentorship to take your business to new heights.
Welcome to FLARE – a new initiative from All Island Media set to supercharge women-led start-ups in the lead-up to International Women's Day.
In this episode, Connect Magazine Editor Fiona Potigny speaks to FLARE sponsor Zandy Cohen, founder of Cohen Family Law about her business journey to date and why she would encourage others to apply for this game-changing opportunity.
Head to www.flarejersey.com...
FLARE | Welcome to FLARE, empowering female founders in Jersey
Are you a female founder with a big idea?
Imagine unlocking £20,000-worth of marketing support across Jerseys biggest media platforms, and year-long mentorship to take your business to new heights.
Welcome to FLARE – a new initiative from All Island Media set to supercharge women-led start-ups in the lead-up to International Women's Day.
Connect Magazine Editor Fiona Potigny speaks to Rosie Lee, All Island Media Business Development Manager, about how this game-changing opportunity will help turn ambition into action.
Stay tuned as Rosie shares her own entrepreneurial side hustle and how YOU cou...
The evolution of sustainable finance, with Capital International's Russell Waite
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Sustainability is a key commitment for many financial firms – both local and further afield.
Sustainability has also been a key focus of Russell Waite’s career, and he has seen first-hand the way the topic has evolved over the years.
Russell is an Investment Director at Capital International (Jersey) Limited, part of the Capital International Group. He joined the Group following its acquisition of APW Investors Limited, formerly Affinity Private Wealth’s investment arm - a move he says will strengthen the focus on sustainable finance.
Disclaimer: The views express...
The Interview: Saving the world's rarest duck with Chris Ransom
A duck that has been called the "world's rarest duck" and was declared extinct in 2004 had a rising-from-the-ashes moment when conservationists found a flock on a remote Madagascar lake...
But this wasn't the end of the Madagascar pochard's tribulations, as when the species was saved, their new habitat was destroyed.
Chris Ransom, the Durrell Wildlife and Conservation Trust's Field Programmes Director, spoke to Bailiwick Podcasts about the charity's work bringing back the duck - and a whole lake while they were at it.
★ Support this podcast ★Aurigny In The Air(waves) | Episode 6 | A Career in the Cabin
Welcome to Aurigny In The Air(waves) a podcast with James Filleul, taking you behind the scenes of Guernseys airline, Aurigny. Join us as we meet the dedicated team who makes the airline soar giving the Guernsey community a deeper look in to the organisation and its operations.
In this final episode James dives into life in the cabin with Max Redhead, Aurigny’s Cabin Crew Manager. From working closely with a small, tight-knit team to getting to know regular passengers right down to their favourite food orders.
Max also shares how the airline is br...
Inside the Investigation: Family Liaison Officers with Caroline Foord and Lisa May
Politics Disassembled: Jersey isn't low-tax for all, says Lyndsay Feltham
Aurigny In The Air(waves) | Episode 5 | Scheduling & Networks: Beyond Profit
Welcome to Aurigny In The Air(waves) a podcast with James Filleul, taking you behind the scenes of Guernseys airline, Aurigny. Join us as we meet the dedicated team who makes the airline soar giving the Guernsey community a deeper look in to the organisation and its operations.
In this penultimate episode James chats to Graham Knight, Head of Scheduled Revenue & Planning.
They dive into the world of scheduling and networks, from filling seats and securing slot times, to balancing routes for business travel and leisure passengers. Graham also shares what it’s like to work fo...
The benefits of giving in Jersey | Jersey Loves Giving
In this sponsored Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you in partnership with the Association of Jersey Charities, Jodie Yettram is joined by Robert Surcouf (Chair of the AJC), Bex Harris (Jersey Giving), and Alan Le Pavoux (volunteer.je) to discuss the benefits of giving.
They explore how Jersey’s charities are adapting after a challenging few years – from the pandemic to the cost-of-living squeeze – and how Islanders’ generosity continues to keep the sector going.
The guests explain the rise of new platforms like Jersey Giving, the importance of volunteering and sharing professional skills, and why regular...
Chaos in the skies: The Blue Islands fall-out – and your rights in 10 minutes
On Friday night, Jersey's air links were thrown into chaos, as Blue Islands announced it was suspending operations with immediate effect, suspending all flights, and leaving passengers scrambling for answers.
Since then, our team have been piecing together what happened, what it means for Island connectivity, and what your rights are if you're one of the many passengers affected.
Julien Morel caught up with Consumer Council Chair Carl Walker...
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