The SHE Word

Following the tragic story of the rescue of 40+ Cavalier King Charles Spaniels last October, the spotlight fell on animal abuse and cruelty, and the organisations such as Association for Abandoned Animals who do all they can to protect those with no voice.

In January Times of Malta named AAA Manager Rosalind Agius as one of the 'Incredible people: five positive forces who worked to bring about change'.

Rosalind joins The Interviewer to talk about the 'rampant abuse' across the Maltese Islands, and why she has dedicated her life to protecting and rescuing the victims of this abuse and neglect.

Make time for this powerful interview with this remarkable and passionate woman...

Who better to Interview on Women's Day than Davinia Mallia Pulé - a formidable business woman, a wife and mother, and a woman who launched her own business during the height of COVID and succeeded, despite all odds.

In this podcast Davina shares her thoughts on business, social media, work life balance... and the impact the past two years has had on our Mental Health, and why we all need to look after ourselves.

Watch, listen and be entertained and inspired.

In December last year Malta became the first country in Europe to permit restricted use of cannabis for recreational use, and in January this year Psychotherapist Mariella Dimech was appointed to chair the new Cannabis Authority.

Bearing in mind that Mariella had been known to strongly appose the law, it seemed the perfect opportunity to invite this well-loved and respected television presenter, practitioner and business woman back on to The Interviewer to talk about her apparent turnaround.

In this episode of The Interviewer Mariella explains the details of the widely misunderstood new legislation, the purpose and ambition of The Cannabis Authority and why she has taken this position despite still strongly apposed to taking cannabis.

Take time for The Interviewer to be informed, challenged and enlightened.

Well, we knew this day would come. Eventually The Interviewer would sit down with regular guest Tez Saliba to dedicate a show to Tez's journey through pregnancy.

But before you think that this isn't the show for you - Tez's honesty about her complete change of life, the fear of the next 18 years, the challenges faced by a husband and wife who don't agree on everything in relation to bringing up their son - is all very refreshing.

Tez shares her joy, but also her frustrations at being typecast as a mother, and the barrage of unsolicited advise she receives on every aspect of motherhood. Tez also touches on how it has affected her marriage, and even her sex life.

Listen in to hear one woman's story as she prepares for her biggest life event ever.

Joe Azzopardi is an award winning actor and producer, best known for 13 Hours, The Boat and The Way of the Wind. Joe is Maltese born, bred and based - but hit the headlines in recent weeks over his acceptance speech for The Boat’s award for Best Film at the controversial Malta Film Awards - Joe used the occasion speak out about the scandal regarding the the amount of money spent on the awards in contrast to the funding the industry receives. Joe stated:

"I don't need to tell you all here how hard it is to make a film, the hardest part being funding, As beautiful as investing in these awards are tonight, I think investing in our indigenous films are more important,"

The Malta Film Awards had been boycotted by the multi-award winning Luzzu, and other acclaimed films SimShar and Limestone Cowboy over the amount of money spent on the awards.

In this episode of The Interviewer, Joe explains the success of the Film Servicing Industry in Malta, the wealth of experience this has brought to local film makers, and the dyer need of support for the local film industry, and how and why any investment has been lacking for decades. Joe also looks to the future and explains what has to happen now.

Listen to be informed and inspired.

In this very passionate episode of The Interviewer, guest Mark Laurence Zammit speaks out about the topics that are important to him and critical to Malta, and he doesn't mince his words.

Mark shares his thoughts on leadership, the church and LGBTQI, the every man and woman's attitude to issues such as migrants, why democracy isn't working, and much much more. Mark also gives his answer to the question 'what does Malta need right to bring it out of the season we are in?'.

But Mark's humour and personality also shines through, and this self-declared diva evokes, enlightens and entertains throughout this powerful 30 minute interview.

In this episode, The Interviewer explores the incredible story behind the success of Miss Jones. With so many areas of Emily Jones's life being turned upside down through ill health, subsequently loosing her job and dealing with tragic news relating to her Mum, Emily turned to Instagram for something to distract her.

Nearly a quarter of a million Instagram followers later and a hugely successful Only Fans page, we talk about the road to success, body image for the plus sized, people's perception of what she does, and so much more.

Take time to join us and I can guarantee you will be moved, surprised and challenged.

Ivan Grech is hitting the headlines at the moment as he sits as a judge for the most recent series of X Factor Malta. Whether you like his choices or not, not only is he one of the 'soft and squishy' judges on this season's show, he is also an outstanding singer and songwriter in his own right.

In the first show of the Second Season of The Interviewer Ivan shares his thoughts on being involved in X Factor, he makes it very clear as to what it takes to be a world class artist and states whether he thinks anyone in Malta has the talent to make it.

Ivan also talks about his own career, the highs and the lows, the impact of Coivd, and the clear path to recovery for the music and arts industries... AND Ivan surprises Trudy when he shares his favourite football team!

Listen, be amused, entertained and enlightened!

Don't forget, you can also find the highlights on YouTube.

Im Trudy Kerr and Welcome to Season Two of THE INTERVIEWER with more incredible guests.

Each week THE INTERVIEWER brings you a 30 minute podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, Radio and NOW 15 mins of podcast highlights on YouTube!

In this series, I talk to Artists, Campaigners, Men and Women of Influence, Musicians, Performers, Sports Men and Women, Politicians, Business Men and Women and anyone who shapes the fabric of our society.

In the final episode of 2021, The Interviewer gets together with Tom Camilleri and Pia Zammit from The Comedy Knights.

With Comedy Knights in its 9th year, Pia and Tom share how this annual Christmas-time theater production first started and the journey that the show has been on ever since. They talk about the challenges and joys of a production that can change every performance to reflect the current satirical look at Malta that it represents.

Pia and Tom reflect on how Comedy Knights has made audiences laugh, and react over the past 9 years, and what 2021's move to MFCC has meant for the cast and writers. The guys also share their favourite charactures and fondest moments.

Tune in to this podcast, perfect for the no-mans-land between Christmas and New Year.