MicCHEK

MicCHEK returns with a conversation with Vancouver Island's beloved columnist, Jack Knox. (Jack's interview starts at 23 minutes into the episode) For decades islanders have woken up to his humorous takes in the Times Colonist on all things Vancouver Island. We chat about Jack's new book, plus get his thoughts on the current state of Victoria and why he's taken a break from Twitter. Also, Joe and Kyle discuss where they've been for the last three weeks.

In this episode, the guys sit down with the owner of Wandering Mollusk to chat about all things Oysters. How are they harvested, how do you shuck them, eat them, and are they truly an aphrodisiac?

For only the second-time in MicCHEK history the guys hit the road and head out to Langford to see first-hand why people are raving about the Langford Station. Located at 720 Station Avenue, the Langford Station combines some of MicCHEK's favourite things all into one strip: food, drink, local businesses and music. In this episode you'll get to hear from the people involved in Langford's new arts and culture precinct.

We know it's not soup weather just yet. But after the soup Joe recently had at the Deep Cove Chalet in North Saanich, he just HAD to discuss soup. In this episode, Joe gets you ready for the fall season with five of his favourite soups in Greater Victoria.

In this episode we sit down with Jess Gibbard who has set out to help transgender people around the world find their voice.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a place in the world that loves Lucky Lager more than Vancouver Island. Somehow it's become synonymous with the hard-working folks who called the island home. In this episode, we get the story behind the brew.

Filipino ice cream, a cafe in a curling club, and a trip to the South Pacific via Fisherman's Wharf. Those are three of the local gems contained in Joe's most recent list of five restaurants you should check out in Greater Victoria.

Just because you don't like something doesn't mean you shouldn't learn about it. That's our motto heading into a conversation with the man behind a local hot sauce company. In this episode we sample the hottest sauce he has to offer and learn everything there is to know about hot sauce and why people love extreme heat.

After receiving several requests from listeners we've decided to tackle SUSHI. Who makes the best sushi in Greater Victoria? It's a tough question but we've lined up a few experts to help us out. Enjoy our 15 recommendations for great sushi on the south island.

We sit down with three Victoria residents who have concerns and questions regarding Victoria's Missing Middle Housing Initiative. Ken Roueche is a homeowner in Fairfield, Bob June is a homeowner in the Rockland neighbourhood, and Susan Simmons is a renter in James Bay. All three have been following the discussion around this housing plan and share their thoughts in this episode.