Best Islay Podcasts (2025)

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Cancer Support Group Islay 50:21

15d ago50:21

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In May 2025, This is Islay chatted with Cancer Support Group Islay (CSGI), shortly after its first birthday. Three founding members: Jennifer Gillies, Jo O'Farrell and Agnes McEachern, discuss why their informal support group was set up, how group members help each other, and recent successes in bringing mainland expertise to Islay. Living with Can…

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Epis 187 - Marriage Lessons From Macron 55:25

1d ago55:25

55:25

It was the whack heard around the world. The door on the airplane opened to a bewildered Emanuel Macron who downplayed what we all saw, clear as day in video footage. But big news out of Israel is the elimination of yet another Sinwar brother. Also reports of Israel planning an attack on Iran are heating up while the White House continues to tell I…

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Unmasked: It's Time To Own Who The Fuck You Are 54:47

4d ago54:47

54:47

This is a conversation for women creating lives in which they feel safe and free to bring their full expression into the world. This episode explores the concept of masking, why it occurs, and how moving out of this pattern is key to connecting with and liberating our authentic selves. Sign up here for Through the Lens of Love Masterclass https://w…

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Special - Who Is The Real You With Rabbi Shais Taub 1:21:53

5d ago1:21:53

1:21:53

This episode dedicated in memory of Naomi Houllou a"h We were privileged to be able to sit with Rabbi Shais Taub for a discussion of the mundane, the mystical and everything in between. From ascertaining each of our unique essences to the koach of the mazalos, this conversation was not only informative, it was transformative. We hope you enjoy it! …

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Epis 185 - When Conspiracy Theories Are Real 55:19

8d ago55:19

55:19

For years we were told that Joe Biden was "the smartest guy in the room" and that talk about his mental decline was "fake news." Now with a new book out it's become clear that the situation was a lot worse than even Americans suspected. In more surprising news we have now learned that Biden has advanced prostate cancer - something that they seeming…

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Highland Park Cask Strength No. 4 single malt scotch and Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength batch 12 36:20

11d ago36:20

36:20

These are two big hitters when it comes to peated scotch. They are both reasonably priced for what they deliver. We highly recommended both of these single malts.By Whiskey to Whisky

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My Intuition Moved Me To Mexico 34:15

12d ago34:15

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Your intuition is always communicating with you—the question is, can you trust it to lead? I share my decade-long journey with Mexico—how following my heart taught me to trust myself and believe in possibilities without needing proof. This episode is about creating your own life by following what you feel, not waiting for others’ approval. She who …

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Special - Rabbi YY Jacobson Takes On The World 1:09:14

13d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

This episode dedicated in memory of Naomi Houllou a"h We've all seen his videos, heard his Torah, but nothing could prepare us for the larger-than-life Rabbi YY in person, in full force, and off the cuff. We had the opportunity to hear from Rabbi YY his thoughts on the world, politics, and the current state of worldwide Jewry - a topic that is some…

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Epis 183 - Is The Party Over?? 59:06

16d ago59:06

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Everything was going great. Trump showed strong support for Israel and its war, he launched a campaign against anti-Semites, and Jews worldwide for the first time sighed a breath of relief for what they perceived as a new era in American/Jewish relations. Then things started to change.. and suddenly, everything seems unclear again. We tackle all of…

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Reclaiming The Wisdom Of The Luteal Phase 39:46

18d ago39:46

39:46

I'm in my luteal phase as I record this, and I’ve never felt more connected to the wild intelligence of my body. This part of the cycle has been demonized for far too long—but I see it as a sacred medicine journey. In this episode, I share how I reclaim chaos, sensitivity, and the deep emotions as important information for my liberation process. I …

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Epis 182 - Flight Status: Permanently Delayed 57:04

22d ago57:04

57:04

How it started: A Houthi missile landed near Ben Gurion Airport How it ended: The complete obliteration of Sanaa Airport in Yemen I guess it's true what they say: mess around and find out! Also this week Israel is preparing Operation Gideon's Chariot, which would have Israel retake the entire Gaza Strip militarily unless Hamas finally decides to ca…

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Power & Purpose Through Inner Child Healing 31:56

26d ago31:56

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This episode is for the women who know, deep down, that they’re here for more, who are here to break cycles and are devoted to living in alignment with their soul’s purpose. But how do we actually know what our purpose is? Purpose reveals itself through devotion—through the choice to pursue it before you fully understand it. In this episode, we exp…

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Epis 181 - Infiltrators In Our Midst 1:02:35

29d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

And as we were gearing up to record this week's episode, we found out about the latest scandal in the Jewish world with a story of corruption, infiltration and spying. Nechemya Malinowitz returns with an exclusive inside scoop. Also this week are the stories keeping us all up at night, including the latest Trump updates, explosions in Iran, updates…

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Bunnahabhain 12y Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bowmore Vault Edition Atlantic Sea Salt first release 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

We continue this peat series with another two W2W recommended single malts form Islay.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 180 - So Long Red #40! 50:31

1M ago50:31

50:31

We're back from a festive and wonderful Pesach and we're hitting the ground running with a recap of some of the most important stories from the past 2 weeks, including the ongoing Tariff War, the Gaza War, anti-semitism around the world and the latest AI updates. Also in this episode, Huckabee visits Israel, monkeys are running wild there, more cra…

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Becoming Her: Lessons From Fucking Around And Finding Out 19:40

1M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode, I share how doing things most people would consider “fucking up”—like dating a guy who told me he was schizophrenic and had been addicted to crack—has actually been the key ingredient of my liberation. The stories I used to feel ashamed of became my greatest teachers. They led me home to myself and helped build the kind of inner st…

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W.I.T.C.H. - What If The Calling Heals 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

What if the calling heals— not because it’s easy, but because it asks everything of you? What if it peels away the layers of who you thought you had to be and hands you back to yourself? What if it doesn’t come with a map but with a mirror, so you can meet the version of you you were always meant to become? Witches— we are hearing the calling. To r…

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68: Episode 68: Wee Bottles of Scotch Part 3: Aberfeldy 12 Year, Aberfeldy 16 Year and Aberfeldy 21 Year 28:18

2M ago28:18

28:18

This time on Fun with Scotch, Jon Judy, and Marlys compare 3 excellent offerings from Aberfeldy, in unfortunately tiny bottles because in this case, more is better.By Fun With Scotch and other fine spirits

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Epis 179 - How Low Can It Go? Plus: Convo With Rabbi Greenspan 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In an early release! We're bringing you this week's episode a day early in honor of the Passover holiday! This week we get into the tariff and stock market crisis and what it means for Americans and the entire world. Also coverage of Netanyahu's world travels, an update on Gaza and Hamas, and the latest in Passover products. Last but definitely not…

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Pain Portals: How The Mess Becomes The Medicine 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

In this episode I explore the idea of pain as a portal—an invitation to deeper wisdom, growth, and transformation. I share my personal journey with PMDD, how it cracked me open, and what I discovered when I stopped fighting my body and started listening. I talk about the ways pain is pathologized in our culture and what shifts when we approach it a…

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Special - The Return of AY - @aimhumor 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Right in time for Pesach, we finally got back to sitting down with AY once again to talk shidduchim, Trump, and all of the other hock that we normally don't have a chance to discuss on the regular cast. ** BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE NOW BY PHONE! ** Subscribe At: 605-417-0303 Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclub…

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Cyclical Living: How We Birth Our Dreams 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

In this episode, we explore the power of living in sync with your menstrual cycle—not as a trend, but as a path of personal transformation and self-leadership. I offer a mini course on cyclical living and how working with your cycle can support your creativity, your energy, and your ability to move toward what you truly want. We’re not meant to ope…

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Epis 178 - The Next Great Parnassah Segula 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

Pesach is almost here, and with that our hosts comment on preparations, costs, and the endless Matzo wars taking place on so many seder tables. Also this week, protests break out in Gaza, Iran flouts Trump's threats, and the Houthis continue to find out what happens when they keep playing with fire. Also this week's topics include the Trump Tariffs…

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Behind The Scenes 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

A conversation with the This Is Islay team gathered in the Islay High School studio, including: Gordon Bermingham, Jean MacLellan, Tom O'Farrell, Glen Roberts, and Jolyon Thurgood. We pull back the curtain on the behind the scene workings of This Is Islay - we discuss our favourite episodes, future plans, and the challenges and opportunities that c…

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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 2013 Islay Barley Single Malt Scotch and Octomore 14.1 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

We go right to the top of the peat bombs list with this episode. As far as we know, Octomore is the heaviest peated single malt scotch available. Does it live up to the price tag and hype?By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 177 - The White House Needs Kosher Phones 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Big news this week as National Security Adviser Mike Waltz accidentally adds the Editor of The Atlantic to a private Signal group of top WH people where they discussed secret attack plans. TAG was swiftly sent to the West Wing to remedy the situation... In Israel, in a surprise turn of events Palestinians have begun to protest Hamas en masse, while…

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I Will Be Treated Sacredly 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

This episode dives into the messy, beautiful journey of healing from unhealthy relationships and codependency. I get real about the impact of generational trauma and societal conditioning on women’s sense of self-worth. Through my own experiences of navigating toxic relationships, I share how those patterns shape how we see ourselves and how deeply…

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Epis 176 - Gaza Part II - The Gloves Are Coming Off 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Just as we finished in the studio, news broke out that the ceasefire is officially over, and that Israel has resumed attacks in Gaza. Never fear, our dedicated hosts got onto Zoom for the update! This week also delves deeply into the latest in the controversial policies that the Trump Administration has implemented including the deportations of Ant…

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Becoming The Bridge 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

Today we are diving deep into the raw, transformative journey of reclaiming ourselves—our truth, our power, our connection to nature, the cosmos, and life itself. This is about unlearning the conditioning that has kept us disconnected from ourselves, breaking free from the roles we were taught to play, and stepping into full creative sovereignty. A…

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Special - The Battle to Keep Israel Holy With Nechemya Malinowitz 49:32

3M ago49:32

49:32

There's a lot of talk in all of the Jewish circles about the WZO and the current vote, but we at KC were completely clueless about what the WZO, and the World Zionist Congress actually are, and why we should care. We sat down with one of the directors of Eretz Hakodesh, for a candid discussion on what their mission is, why he's involved, and what i…

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Epis 175 - The International Tariff Wars 1:09:47

3M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

In this week's extended pre-Purim Producer's Cut, we tackle all of latest developments in Israel and the world, including the latest in the War in Israel, the Arab Gaza Plan, Hamas' offer of a ceasefire and the massacre in Syria. In the US, the DOJ attempts to deport a Hamas sympathizing green card holder, Tesla is effectively being boycotted, and …

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The Origin Story 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

In this very first episode, I finally sat down to record the podcast I’ve been dreaming about for so long. This is The Origin Story—how I got here, why I do this work, and why I’m so devoted to it. I never planned to become a coach. I never set out to heal trauma or to liberate myself as a woman. I never imagined I’d be a singer-songwriter. But lif…

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Ledaig by Tobermory 18 y and 19 y single malt scotch whisky distilled in 1996 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

We kick off this peated series and set the bar pretty high with these two Ledaigs from Tobermory. We also discuss the peat part of the whiskey wheel.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 174 - The White House Plays 3D Chess 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

Zelensky gets the boot, tariffs for all, Putin rejoices, and then there's the Panama Canal... It's enough for anyone to ask: is this chaos, or is this all part of the White House plan to effect the change that Trump promised?? Also in this week's episode: Trump's latest pro-Jewish policies, Hamas rebuilds the Hitler store, and we meet the OTD son o…

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67: Episode 67: Beach Whiskey Potpourri - November 2024: 5 Bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Whiskey selection: Ancient Age, Ancient Ancient Age (No, that isn't a typo), Weller Special Reserve, Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch, and Blanton's The Original In this episode, Jon, Judy and a host of friends return to the beach for a rainy weekend of fun with, in this case, 5 Bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Embrace the chaos. We had a …

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Epis 173 - The News Nobody Wanted 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

After over a year of worrying and agonizing, praying and hoping, the news finally arrived: Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas HY"D are no longer with us. As Klal Yisrael processes the information, the levayas and the evil Hamas spectacles, we discuss the latest and the future of this war. On the home front, Doge has been quite busy axing employees, cuttin…

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Gus Newman - A Port Ellen Lad 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

In May 2024, This Is Islay joined Gus Newman in his corner office in Lagavulin. In our conversation Gus introduces us to his life and times in and on the waters surrounding Islay. He talks of the family ventures and adventures, including Storm-Cats, Storm-Pods and Islay Sea Adventures. Gus's mother Ann Newman joins us for the second part of the epi…

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Epis 172 - An Upside Down World 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

In what could be the craziest air travel story, we are still reeling from the Toronto Delta plane accident that saw a plane end up upside down on the runway after a hard landing. This after so many other air accidents have us buckling our safety belts and hanging on solid ground (for now.) On the Israel front, three more hostages have been released…

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Epis 171 - The Final Hostage Countdown 53:05

4M ago53:05

53:05

President Trump stunned the world multiple times in recent days regarding Israel. After declaring that the US would take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians, he now has doubled down on that statement multiple times. Also, after seeing the condition of the freed hostages he has gone even further, giving Hamas a deadline of this Saturday to release a…

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Epis 170 - Welcome, And Enjoy Your Stay At Trump International, Gaza 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

... And just when you thought Trump 2.0 couldn't absolutely shock you again so soon after the election, we have the most monumental announcement of any administration regarding an ally in a century. We already recorded when the news broke, but we did a quick eleventh hour update to this week's cast. Of course we discuss all of the latest in Israel …

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66: Episode 66: Wee Small Bottles Part 2 - Sheep Dip Blended Scotch, Ileach Peated Islay Single Malt, Loch Lomond Original, and Tobermory 12 Year Single Malt 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

Judy, Jon and Marlys compare 4 more Scotches from Marlys' recent trip to ScotlandBy Fun With Scotch and other fine spirits

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Epis 169 - ICE Unleashed! 58:44

4M ago58:44

58:44

Once again, BH more hostages have been released, with even more scheduled to come. We hope and pray for more good news and will of course keep on top of it. In the US, Trump's administration is in full swing with more cabinet positions being confirmed including Pete Hegseth who narrowly made it with a tie-breaking vote from VP JD Vance. Also, the I…

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Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th 8y bourbon and Wild Turkey Masters Keep Unforgotten 57:02

4M ago57:02

57:02

We try some hard-to-get Wild Turkey bourbons in this episode, and they do not disappoint.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 168 - Return of the King 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

In the biggest news of the week, Baruch Hashem, three more hostages have now been returned to Israel as the new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has taken effect, and as we look forward to the next "swap" which will include four more hostages to take place on Shabbos. In the US, the absolute biggest event was the inauguration of Preside…

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Epis 167 - California On Fire! 52:52

4M ago52:52

52:52

Finally, after 467 days of ware a ceasefire has been announced in the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. We hope and pray for a lasting peace and the retrieval of all the hostages alive and in good health. In the states, the California fires continue with other countries offering their help and support, while Fetterman meets with Tru…

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Whiskey of the Year 2024 episode as we sip Woodinville 8y Bourbon 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

We're back! Joelle and I list the whiskeys that stood out to us last year. We also do a mini review of a great limited-edition bourbon, Woodinville.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Epis 166 - NYC Woes With Jake Turx and Awkward Bachur 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

It turns out the craziness has now come to New York. Aside from all of the crazy NYC Subway crime stories we've had in the past, this week we bring a bunch more just from this past week. To add insult to injury, NYC implemented a first in the nation "congestion toll" adding $9 to every driver simply for entering NYC! In addition, this week we catch…

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Epis 165 - What Is Going On With Air Travel?? 55:25

5M ago55:25

55:25

It's the final days of Chanukah and Jews around the world are lighting menorahs, celebrating, giving gifts, and of course eating a ton of fried foods. We were no exception as we were privileged to have a visit from Reb Zalman Duchman, who came bearing gifts! In the rest of the world though, things have been serious, leading with multiple airline cr…

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Epis 164 - Donuts! (And Lights) 54:00

5M ago54:00

54:00

Chanukah is finally here, and with it, the hope for Klal Yisrael to have a complete victory over its enemies! This week we bring the latest developments in the war including coverage of the 60 Minutes interview with 2 ex-Mossad agents. We also cover Trump's latest (attempted) acquisitions, namely, the Panama Canal, Greenland and even Canada. Also, …

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Episode 10: End of Year Awards & Calum Gourlay Interview 1:21:44

5M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

The fab four reflect on another epic year and decide awards for: Best Gig, Best Guest, Audience Member of the Year, Best Crustacean Based Solo, and Outstanding Soloing Throughout Year Award. There are vigorous discussions for all these categories and new Award music (not composed by Graeme). Then we get a wonderful interview with London-based Scott…

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