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Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast. Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.

  1. 2025-12-05

    Hockey Culture with Bayne Pettinger

    On this episode we catch up with NHL player agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne talks about growing up around the game in Victoria, working for Hockey Canada & becoming a player agent. Pettinger also talks about coming out as a gay man in 2020 and the slow evolution of 'hockey culture'. December 5, 2025.

    32 min

  2. 2025-10-09

    Beers with Tyson Barrie

    On this episode we sit down with former NHL’er Tyson Barrie at his home in Oak Bay. After more than 800 games in the NHL, the Victoria product retired from professional hockey at the age of 34. Tyson is quickly jumping into the next phase of his life running a beer brand, investing in talented musicians & working in hockey media.

    28 min

  3. 2025-09-17

    Matt Irwin

    On this episode we sit down with former NHL player Matt Irwin to talk about his playing career & life after hockey. Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Matt talks about his unique journey to professional hockey and the highs and lows of being a journeyman defenceman. He also shares how he became Alexander Ovechkin's 'beer guy'. September 17, 2025.

    52 min

  4. 2025-09-16

    The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick

    On this episode we sit down with Peter Leech & veteran reporter Patrick Johnston who co-authored the book 'Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick' - Peter talks about the life & legacy of his best friend & Patrick talks about the impact he had on the Vancouver Canucks, both on and off the ice. September 16, 2025.

    29 min

  5. 2025-08-29

    Comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park

    On this episode we chat with Victoria based comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park about the local comedy scene in the capital. Dan talks about playing the 'Just For Laughs' festival in Montreal while Nash promotes the 'Lafflandia' festival coming up in September. He also plays 'firestarter' by Prodigy every chance he gets.

    52 min

  6. 2025-08-24

    S04E06 - Local Elite Athletes

    Meet a world champion Triathlete Desirae Ridenour taking titles around the world. Also, Paul Haysom chats with an ex-NHL'er Matt Irwin about navigating the challenges of a Journeyman hockey career. We explore the unspoken mental challenges of elite athletes.

    23 min

  7. 2025-08-17

    S04E05 - Local Artists

    Meet world-renowned artists who call the island home. Paul Haysom meets International musician Michael Kaeshammer and amazing mural painter, Archer.

    23 min

  8. 2025-08-10

    S04E04 - Victoria Tech

    Tech beats tourism as the biggest industry in Victoria. Paul Haysom heads to Viatec, a place where local startups get help to launch.  MicCHEK also tours the headquarters of a multimillion dollar success story, which works with local boaters to massive military contracts.

    23 min
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Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast. Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.

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  • Creator
    CHEK Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    235
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright CHEK Podcasts
  • Show Website
    MicCHEK