The SHE Word

In the second of the series 'Men in Media' with The Interviewer, Herman Grech gives an impassioned, candid, honest, realistic and sometimes scathing look at the media, and the state of Malta.

Herman shares his love for Malta, but pulls no punches when it comes to expressing what is holding Malta back. From Ministers using online propaganda to secure votes, to the the state of the environment - which Herman believes is way past the point of no return - the Editor in Chief of Malta's longest established newspaper The Times, identifies where Malta is failing. Herman also shares thoughts on the journalism he is most proud of - the investigation relating to the murder of fellow journalist Daphne Caruana-Galizia.

But Herman does also offer thoughts of hope, and the journey that Malta has to take to recover from the position it currently finds itself in.

Listen to this - I guarantee you will be challenged and moved.

This show kicks off a series of 4 shows interviewing Men in Media, starting with Matthew Bonanno - the man behind the popular satirical site Bis-Serjetà.

For anyone who hasn't heard of it, Bis-Serjetà takes news stories and applies irony and sarcasm, under the umbrella of satire and entertainment. Some of the subjects of the posts have laughed along, however, this site has also upset a lot of people and Matt has faced court orders and personal threats.

Recent retaliation to a post 'outed' Matthew who had previously penned under the pseudonym Karl Stennienibarra, so Matt took the opportunity to up the game of the site in preparation for the forth coming election.

Tune in to this edition of The Interviewer to find out what being in the media involves when you know that some people are not going to like what you are publishing, but some people appreciate a lighter look at reality.

A lighter and energetic edition of The Interviewer with Jo Caruana. Jo has worn many hats, but in this episode talks about loosing 95% of her business when COVID hit, and the journey that the pandemic took her on to find her new direction.

We talk story telling, Tiktok, twerking, Instagram and the role of the writer in the modern world. We also talk about AI writing software and whether humans still have a place on the planet.

Jo shares her thoughts on what it is like to be bullied as she speaks out on the matters that matter and stands up on stage in The Comedy Knights...

Jo also looks at the positive side of COVID, both personally and professionally and why we should concentrate on creating the right balance in our lives.

Take time to listen to The Interviewer with Jo - you will be motivated - I promise you.

Darrin Zammit Lupi is an award winning photojournalist who recently was the winner of Yannis Behrakis International Photojournalism Award for 2021 with his project 'The first photo I ever took of my daughter, and the last'. The project tells the story of the life of his daughter, Rebecca, who had Ewing's Sarcoma and died in January this year.

In this edition of The Interviewer, Darrin tells the painfully touching and honest account of his journey as a photojournalist, the decisions and influences that lead him to share Rebecca's story, and the unexpected results.

Take time for this podcast - you will be moved more than you can imagine.

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Neil Agius has already broken records. Not only as a member of the Maltese National Swim Team in the 400, 800 and 1500 Freestyle, but as an endurance ultra athlete, first swimming the coast line of Malta, then the 100km from Sicily to Malta.

But the next challenge Neil is about to embark on is literally unchartered waters, swimming the 153km from Tunisia to Sicily - continent to continent, never achieved before.

The Interviewer talks once again to Neil as he prepares for this adventure, just days away. Neil talks about his fears, his motivations and, amongst many other things, how he has trained his mind to turn Jelly Fish stings into personal power. Neil share his motivation to set a world record, but also talks Wave of Change, the movement to get the nation to change their attitude to what we are doing to these islands in relation to plastic and waste.

Make time for this Powerful and Inspirational podcast and find out what it takes to go way beyond normal human boundaries, and what motivates Neil to do it.

In a recent controversial episode of Arte called 'Malta: A Concrete Paradise', Cane Vella talks about the land that he and Cass work just outside Burmarrad, and the constant pressure by developers to get their hands on this precious farm land.

In this episode of The Interviewer, Cane talks in more detail about the pressures associated with working the arable land, but also the immense rewards, this environmentally passionate couple tackle the question 'but how and why can a group of young people throw trash down the side of hill when they are sitting a few metres from a bin?, Where does this systemic mentality come from?'

Cane outlines the value of being in touch with the land, and the couple come up with suggestions for all of us to improve the quality of what we eat, where we live and who we are.

Listen and learn about whats important.

Danica Bonello Spiteri has just come back from the Trincria Half Triathlon133 having taken women's 1st place, 18th place, and broken a course record. Danica is also a full time sports doctor, a wife and a mum.

In this Episode of The Interviewer Danica talks about her early beginnings as a triathlete, representing Malta at the Commonwealth Games and the small nation games, she shares the challenges of being an athlete, a full time doctor at the new MOVE clinic, and a mum.

Danica also discusses how sports have taken off over the pandemic, but also comments on the rise of injuries as well. She shares how to avoid getting injured, and how being active is not only good for your physical health, but also mental health and work performance.

Make time to listen and be motivated!

Dr Roberta Metsola is a strong and outspoken woman who is deeply passionate about what is right, and standing up for those who have been wronged. Thankfully these are essential qualities in her role as the First Vice President of the European Parliament; the first Maltese to ever achieve such a revered position.

Roberta Metsola is a change maker, but is also a wife, a mother, and a woman in what is often considered 'a man's world'.

In this very honest and impassioned episode of The Interviewer, Roberta talks about her own journey to where she is today; the sacrifices, the rewards.

Roberta tackles the question of why there are not more women in politics, why we should have more women in politics, how we go about changing this.

She shares how she deals with the aggression and bullying directed at her as a woman in the public eye, and her advise for other young women wanting to carve their way in the political arena.

Roberta also answers the huge question 'What is the biggest challenges facing Malta today?', by addressing the systemic issues affecting the 'propagandist billboard society' in which we live.

Listen to this truly excellent episode of The Interviewer to be enlightened, empowered, challenged and informed.

In this extremely powerful episode of The Interviewer, Rene Rossignaud shares stories of his career as a conflict zone photographer. Rene tells harrowing accounts of traveling through war zones in search of that one picture which will show the world the horrors of war. He talks about getting shot, kidnapped and witnessing scenes that will stay with him until the grave, and the long term impact on him as a person.

Rene talks about getting that one paparazzi shot that changed his career, giving relationship advise to Enrique Iglesias, he talks about the trouble with Ariana Grande, hanging out with Rita Ora and so much more.

Rene also shares his thoughts on Covid, the arts, how recovery will look for all of us and what he hopes we will all learn from this global pandemic.

Rene doesn't hold back. Be challenged, be moved, be entertained, be motivated.

Jonathan Dunn is one of Malta's most recognisable actors, whether stage, film or television. And Jonathan has just finished playing a major role in Hallmark's 'To Catch a Spy', shot here in Malta and coming to our screens on the 20th June.

In the episode of The Interviewer, Jonathan tells amusing stories of life on the set 'To Catch a Spy', but also shares his insight into being a very tall, Scottish, gay redhead and the stereotypes and typecasting he has had to endure.

Jonathan talks about the reality of being gay in an industry predominantly written, cast, produced and ultimately run, by Hetrosexual men and the impact on the LGBT+ acting community. Jonathan also tells us why his beautiful and amazing journey in Malta has come to an end.

Listen, and be enlightened.