A new podcast featuring conversations with folk from the Isle of Man will launch on February 1.
‘What’s the Skeet? Conversations with Percy’ aims to generate positive discussion about all things Isle of Man and will feature individuals from across the Island.
The podcast will be hosted by 21-year-old farmer and rugby player Percy Hampton, who returned to the island recently after living in New Zealand for nine months.
Percy says it was an experience that opened his eyes about the world and ignited a desire to learn more about the Isle of Man – and what ‘being Manx’ really means.
“Over the past year I have amassed more than 9,000 followers on my TikTok account @percypigsadventures, which has been great fun and such a useful way of storing memories of what I’ve been up to on my travels,” said Percy, who is the sixth generation of his family to farm at Ballawhetstone in Ballabeg.
“Connecting with people has always been a passion of mine. I love the Island, but in a small community it is easy to become blinkered to what is going on around you and in the wider world, particularly when you are young.
Characters
“I feel the island needs a platform to meet and talk with some of the fascinating characters who live here, discussing their thoughts about life in the Isle of Man, their hopes, fears and opinions.
“I want to talk to people from across society – from “ordinary folk” to business leaders, from sports stars to the artistic community. We all have stories to tell about life in the Isle of Man and I want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to tell their story.”
The conversations will be recorded at Percy’s studio in Ballabeg. To begin, the episodes will air weekly, with the first one – featuring Thomas Callister, owner of The Sidings in Castletown – available on February 1.
Percy added: “I would love to hear from anyone who feels they have a story or opinions to share.
“I want to really dig beneath the surface and find the characters with stories and viewpoints that make the Isle of Man so unique. I’d particularly like to hear from young people who are striving for a better life and want a place to talk about the journey they are on and their aspirations for the future.”
‘What’s the Skeet?’ will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. You can also follow the podcast on Facebook and TikTok for the latest news.
If you want to get in touch with Percy, drop him a line at: whatstheskeet24@gmail.comor call 07624 420721.
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