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SOUNDS LIKE JAZZ - JAZZPODS SOUNDS LIKE JAZZ brings an amazing mix of swing, pop, blues and classic jazz recordings of the ‘Mid-Century’, from 1962 and beyond. Each podcast has topical stories mixed with musical items guaranteed to relax and raise a smile during the morning break. Whatever it takes, ‘SOUNDS LIKE JAZZ’ let you sit back, relax and enjoy your well deserved rest this morning. JAZZPOD is the name given to each episode. The name is taken from the collective name for a group of dol ...
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS.."SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT" ENCORE AN INTERVIEW WITH " FRANK SENECHAL. AIR CANADA PILOT ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANIKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING…
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Our football correspondent Sally Freedman is back with everything you need to know ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, kicking off this July in Switzerland. In this episode, Sally breaks down the tournament groups, highlights the top teams to watch (spoiler: it’s not just the usual suspects), and gives us the latest on ticket sales. Can’t get to a mat…
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Tempted by turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches? You’re not alone! On today's Breakfast Show, Katt Cullen chats with Tracy Jones, Director for Europe at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., to uncover what lies beyond the beaches and palm trees. From culture and cuisine to music, history, and adventure, there’s so much more to Barbados than meets th…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS...."POLKAS AND PIEROGIES" #6 WITH YOUR HOST: PANNI ANNA JADWIGA ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANIKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, A…
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In this episode, Katt Cullen chats with Tamara from Kids-Zone.ch about the best places to keep cool with kids around Geneva this summer. From floating pools at Les Bains du Jet d’Eau and shady paddling spots like Bois de la Bâtie, to splash zones in Onex, Carouge, and Place des Nations - there’s plenty of family-friendly fun to beat the heat.…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS...."MY MORNING MSUIC" #14(5) WITH YOUR HOST: AVA SAINTE CLAIRE ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANIKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, AL…
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WRS' Katt Cullen sits down with Damien O'Brien, Founder of The Coffee Foundation - a unique brand that uses coffee as a "Trojan horse" to open up conversations around mental health. This week they'll be at World of Coffee in Palexpo, breaking the stigma around mental health, one conversation over a cup of coffee at a time. Since their last appearan…
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This July 8-11, AI for Good is taking over Palexpo in Geneva for four packed days of innovation, insight, and impact. Organized by the ITU - the UN’s specialized agency for digital technologies - this global summit brings together some of the most cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence aimed at solving humanity’s biggest challenges. F…
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This episode explores the best summer festivals and cultural events in the Lake Geneva region - all through a kid-friendly lens. From free music in the streets to spectacular fireworks and farm brunches, we highlight family-friendly traditions international families won’t want to miss. Perfect for planning a fun, culturally rich summer with childre…
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Dara Evans, Head of Primary at the British School of Geneva (BSG), joins Katt Cullen in the WRS studio for the Breakfast Show. With over a decade of experience at BSG, Dara shares insights into the school's evolution, the brand new primary half-day programme (launched in April 2025) and highlights the exciting opportunities available to secondary a…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS...."THE ROLLING STONES" ENCORE FEATURING: "EXILE ON MAIN STREET" WITH YOUR HOST: MACKENZIE PATRICKS ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANIKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKIN…
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Les Genevoix is a vibrant gay men's choir based in Geneva, Switzerland, known for its inclusive spirit and diverse musical repertoire. Through performances and community events, the group promotes visibility, acceptance, and celebration of LGBTQ+ identities. Led by a professional conductor, the singers of different levels and backgrounds sing a var…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS:"MID MORNING MUSICAL MELANGE" #38 WITH YOUR HOST: MELODY SAINTE JAMES ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, …
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Tamara from Kids-Zone.ch joined Katt Cullen live in the WRS studio to talk all about kid-friendly museums in Switzerland. From chocolate-making and castle exploring to Olympic feats and movie magic, Tamara shared her top picks for museums that keep kids entertained - and learning - for hours. She highlighted Maison Cailler in Broc for its delicious…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS....SPOTLIGHT #6 FEATURING : "WOODSTOCK" A FESTIVAL OF PEACE, LOVE, & JOY" ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS, PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE THE THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LIST3ENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING AND TAKING US ALONG ON…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."LA FIESTA MUSICALE" ENCORE WITH YOUR HOST: MERCEDES MARTINEZ ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, ALEXA,…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."THE BOOK NOOK" CHAPTER 5 FEATURING : "OUT OF AFRICA" A MEMOIR AND JOURNEYS OF BARONESS KAREN BLIXEN PUBLISHED UNDER THE NOM DE PLUME: ISAK DINESEN~~ ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS…
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The Caves Ouvertes event in Vaud returns this year, offering wine lovers the perfect opportunity to explore the region’s diverse vineyards and cellars. Held over 7 - 8 June 2025, visitors can meet local winemakers, taste a wide variety of wines, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that defines Swiss wine culture. With charming countryside settings, …
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On Friday 6 June, the Fara Quartet - featuring classically trained musicians from the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève and Trinity College London (now Trinity Laben) will perform at Holy Trinity Church near Cornavin station at 7.30pm. Violist Stephen Winfield, also a local music teacher, tells us about the group and their upcoming performance. Ex…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS...."NIGHT MOVES" #38 WITH YOUR HOST: ALLYSON STEELE FEATURING AN INTERVIEW WITH LEGENDARY : SIR GEORGE MARTIN ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLO…
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This morning on the WRS Breakfast Show, Katt Cullen spoke with Director Duncan Lally and advanced dancer Joanita Kalibala about the upcoming GAOS performance of this bold rock opera. They discussed Duncan’s vision, including the show’s strong symbolism and how it subverts the traditional Bible narrative as told from the perspective of Judas. Joanit…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."STORY TIME WITH NANA ANNA" #14 TODAY WE ARE READING: "ANDREW'S LOOSE TOOTH" BY AUTHOR: ROBERT MUENSCH ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, L…
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To celebrate the launch of the latest Kids-Zone Summer Magazine, Tamara joins Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show on WRS with top summer camp recommendations for kids across Geneva and Vaud! From professional football camps with InterSoccer and West Ham, to creative workshops at C Si Simple, outdoor adventures with the Young Explorers Club, and optio…
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On this morning's Breakfast Show, Tara Kerpelman Puig from the Geneva Writers’ Group (GWG) talks to WRS' Katt Cullen about the organisation’s mission to support and connect English-language writers in the Geneva area - and beyond. A highlight of the year is the Literary Prize, which celebrates outstanding work in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Ta…
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In this podcast, Victoria Newbury, Head of Middle School at Geneva English School, discusses the school’s personalised approach to education. She highlights how the curriculum balances academic rigor with flexibility, allowing students to explore subjects at their own pace and according to their interests. Teachers use formative assessments and col…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."JAZZ FLAVOURS"#10 WITH YOUR HOST: JASMINE DU BOIS ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, ALEXA, AUDIBL…
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More schools across Switzerland are introducing mobile phone bans during the school day - including the Collège du Léman (CdL), which implemented a no-phone policy for middle school students (ages 11–14) last August, and will soon expand the rule to secondary students in the next school year. On the Breakfast Show this morning, we're joined by Dr. …
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This morning, Angus Macdonald and Jennie Klein from GEDS joined Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to talk about their performance of Pygmalion - this week. They shared insights into the wit and social critique of Shaw’s classic, the challenges of mastering accents, and what makes this production unique. Catch their take on Dr Henry Higgins and …
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS.."MID MORNING MUSICAL MELANGE" #37 WITH YOUR HOST: MELODY SAINTE JAMES ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, …
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On the WRS Breakfast Show, Katt Cullen speaks with Swiss-American author Kim Hays about Splintered Justice, the fourth novel in her Polizei Bern crime series. Set in Bern and rich with social insight, the story sees detectives Giuliana Linder and Renzo Donatelli return to investigate two unsettling cases; one involving assisted dying, the other lin…
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Cecilia Campeas from the Ville de Carouge joined us on the WRS Breakfast Show to share the exciting highlights of this year’s Printemps Carougeois. The vibrant cultural festival promises a rich and diverse program including a short-film competition that showcases emerging talent, hands-on creative workshops for all ages, and an array of live perfor…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."A CLASSICAL GAS" #10 ENCORE ISLAND WAVESS IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND, AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, AUDIBLE, ALEXA, APPLE PODCAST, AMAZON …
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Looking for fun, toddler-friendly outings around Geneva and Vaud? In this interview with Tamara from kids-zone.ch, we share our top five activities for kids under 5 - from local toy libraries and softplay centres to mini steam trains and dino adventures. Whether you need indoor options for rainy days or outdoor thrills for sunny weekends, we've got…
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Geneva-based author PJ Murphy’s book 'Six Steps to Salvation' is a sharp, darkly comic tale following disgraced entrepreneur Trent Argent. After some shady dealings with charities in England come to light, Trent finds himself homeless in Geneva and living under the Pont Butin with a group of unpaid interns. Trent vows to redeem himself by aiding no…
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CineGlobe 2025, taking place at CERN from 14-18 May, will offer a vibrant blend of science-inspired cinema, immersive technology, and creative expression under the theme “Interwoven.” The festival will showcase 58 short films; 31 fiction and 27 documentary, selected from over 900 international submissions. Audiences will experience a diverse lineup…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT" ENCORE AN INTERVIEW WITH PEI'S GORDON BELSHER ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON P…
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On the WRS Breakfast Show with Katt Cullen, Ambassador Matthew Wilson, the Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations Office in Geneva, joined the program to discuss his important diplomatic role and Barbados’ presence on the international stage. The conversation explored how Barbados contributes to global dialogue through its missi…
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ISLAND WAVES IS PLEASED TO BE CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF YEAR #4 "ON AIR" WITH YOU IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES WORLD WIDE BRINGING YOU THE BEST OF THE VERY BEST IN MUSIC, INTERVIEWS, TALK, POETRY, STORY TIME, AND CULTURAL EVENTS AND WE ARE MOST GREATFUL TO OUR COLLEAGUES AND CREW HERE ON "ISLAND WAVES" WHO KEEP US GOING AND GROWING! ESPECIALLY TO DR. WATS…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS..."POLKAS AND PIEROGIES" ENCORE WITH YOUR HOST: ANNA JADWIGA ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING, AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBEAN, ALEXA…
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This Sunday, 11 May, we celebrate Mother's Day, and what better way to show your love than with a beautiful floral bouquet? We caught up with Christelle Millo from Fleuriot to talk about the latest trends in flower arrangements and the seasonal favourites that are making waves this year. Christelle highlights the rising popularity of soft, romantic…
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Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a gripping drama set during the Salem witch trials of the late 1600s, exploring themes of mass hysteria, integrity, and the dangerous power of accusation. Written as an allegory for McCarthyism in 1950s America, the play remains hauntingly relevant today, as it exposes how fear can unravel communities and distort jus…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS: "INSIDE THE 46TH PARALLEL" TODAY'S EPISODE: "HAM, HAM, WHO'S GOT THE HAM??" FEATURING: AN INTERVIEW WITH ALAN D. BECK ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PEI PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND, AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENIN…
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ISLAND WAVES PRESENTS: "MID MORNING MUSICAL MELANGE" ENCORE WITH YOUR HOST: MELODY SAINTE JAMES ISLAND WAVES IS A DOOR IN THE FLOOR/WINTERLUDE STUDIOS PRODUCTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WINTER FOUNDFATION [email protected] FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: ISLAND WAVES PEI AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR LISTENING, FOLLOWING, LIKING AND TAKING US ALONG ON PODBE…
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On today’s Breakfast Show, we’re joined by Dr Michelle Wright, host of Health Matters, to discuss menopause and MenoPower — a groundbreaking one-day event in Geneva dedicated to those experiencing menopause. MenoPower creates space for individuals navigating menopause to come together, share stories, gain knowledge, and feel empowered through this …
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In this episode, Katt Cullen chats with Tamara from Kids-Zone.ch on the Breakfast Show about top spots for young science enthusiasts in Geneva and Vaud. They explore the wonders of CERN, a must-visit for curious minds, plus Geneva’s History of Science Museum, perfect for hands-on fun. In Lausanne, the Espace des Inventions offers interactive exhibi…
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We spoke with Andrew Hirschy, Head of Diplomatic Sales at Garage de L’Étoile - part of the long-standing, family-run André Chevalley Group. Founded in 1972, the group has grown from a small family venture into a respected name in Swiss automotive, now operating six agencies and representing brands like Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, and Volvo. Andrew gave…
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