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Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast. Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.... more
FAQs about MicCHEK:How many episodes does MicCHEK have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.
March 10, 2023Ep. 175 - Local restaurants we can't get enough ofWhat restaurants in Greater Victoria do you eat at so often it's borderline embarrassing? That's what we discuss in this episode with Bonnie Todd from Off the Eaten Track and Amy Ayer from 49 Below. We'll each lay out five spots that have turned us into repeat customers and discuss specific dishes we can't get enough of. ...more50minPlay
March 03, 2023Ep. 174 - Stepping into the ring (podcast booth) with a couple of local wrestlersVancouver Island is in the midst of a pro wrestling boom. Attendance is up at local shows, and word is spreading about the island's own local wrestling league. In this episode, we sit down with two pro wrestlers, Rose and Dane Loucks (AKA "Damien Canes") to learn a bit more about their passion and what's pulling them into the ring....more35minPlay
February 24, 2023Ep. 173 - The state of tourism in Greater VictoriaVictoria's tourism sector has had a remarkable bounceback following the pandemic but work is still underway to get Victoria on the radar of travellers in the US. In this episode we sit down with a couple of industry leaders to discuss the state of tourism in Greater Victoria and what needs to happen to get more people to our slice of paradise....more33minPlay
February 17, 2023Ep. 172 - Joe reviews some of the newest restaurants in VictoriaLooking for a new place to grab a bite? In this episode Joe reviews some of the newest businesses in Greater Victoria's food scene....more33minPlay
February 10, 2023Ep. 171 - The man who spent 488 days on top of a pole in Downtown VictoriaIn 1984, 24-year-old Mark Sutton became a bit of a household name on Vancouver Island when he decided to pursue a Guinness World Record for pole sitting. Perched on top of a pole at the corner of Herald and Store (near the Value Village today), Sutton spent 488 days living in a makeshift tree house. In this episode Joe shares what he's learned about Mar and his story and revisits some of the more memorable moments from Mark's time in the sky....more28minPlay
February 03, 2023Ep. 170 - My Name is Arnold: A chat about life as an aspiring filmmaker on Vancouver IslandArnold Lim's been a photojournalist in Victoria for more than a decade but his real passion is making films. This week his new short film "My Name Is Arnold" is making its Vancouver Island debut at the Victoria Film Festival. In this episode we discuss what it was like being a Korean-Canadian boy growing up in rural British Columbia. We also chat about the film industry locally, the struggles for anyone trying to break-in, and where Arnold sees the film industry going over the next few years. ...more52minPlay
January 27, 2023Ep. 169 - Life is fragile, the Dan MacQueen storyIn this episode we discuss overcoming adversity with a guy who has bounced back from two traumatic brain injuries. In 2014 Dan MacQueen had everything going for him when out of the blue he was told to go to the hospital. His life was about to change forever. In this conversation Dan shares his story and explains what it was like to relearn how to walk, talk, and smile and the lessons he learned taking on the biggest challenge of his life....more26minPlay
January 19, 2023Ep 168 - Floating an idea: the backstory to Victoria's new inner harbour saunasIt's been one of the most talked about Victoria council decisions of 2023. In this episode we sit down with the man behind the floating barge that's been cleared to set up shop in the city's inner harbour. HAVN CEO Nick Van Buren joins us to discuss where this idea came from, how it turned into a reality, and what people can expect when the floating sauna eventually welcomes customers on board. ...more27minPlay
January 13, 2023Ep. 167 - Kyle and Joe's Retail ROUNDTABLETime to put the food on hold for an episode and talk about some local businesses that don't specialize in cuisine. In this episode Kyle and Joe pick some of their favourite non-food local businesses that deserve some love and attention. ...more34minPlay
January 06, 2023Ep. 166 - CHEK's Tess van Straaten and the "almost upsetting" dressWhen Tess van Straaten went on air on New Year's Eve to deliver the weather on CHEK News, she never imagined that weeks later she'd be discussing what she wore that night (she never thought she'd EVER have to talk about it). In this episode we discuss an email that has become news around the world, and the sleeveless dress that (almost) offended one viewer....more24minPlay
FAQs about MicCHEK:How many episodes does MicCHEK have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.