This first instalment is the family chatting together, remembering their childhood here on the Isle of Man, singing together, giggling like kids and showing a side of themselves they rarely revealed. And as a bonus for Mother's Day, there is an exclusive additional conversation between Bernie and Barbara, where she talks about meeting her husband Hugh, moving to the Isle of Man and what her 'little devils' were really like. 

In coming weeks, we will also share the separate, individual conversations Bernie had with each of the brothers, who would of course go on to become some of the greatest recording artists of all time - The Bee Gees.   

We talk about myths and moggies, tribal culture and time travel, superstitions and seeing magic, something called the susserous and dreamweaving and Blue Peter Makes... amongst many other marvellous things. 

This is full of wonder and fizzing with What If?s. And if, after listening, you find yourself drawn you into Julia's world as intensely as it did me, go see her latest exhibition 'Rare Sightings and Urban Faeries' at the Manx Museum* which transports you to her otherworlds - or 'Jubiverse' as she calls it.

*Rare Sightings is open until February 23rd 2025. But if you can't make it, or you'd like to relive it, you'll find a series of photos and videos on our social media channel. 

It will make you feel proud of the Island and hopeful for our future, which is surely somewhat safer in the hands of enthusiastic, driven and creative souls like this pair.

Enjoy. And if you do enjoy it, please share it around. It’s what your Nan would have wanted.

*WARNING - there are some swears. 

Their passion for distilling premium Manx spirits took them from humble beginnings - in a shed at the back of their home - to a much-loved drinks brand, now renowned for their award-winning Manx Gins, Rum and Vodka.

Located in Ramsey, their name and visual identity is inspired by Folklore and steeped in Heritage.

Tiffany took some time out to chat with us just before Christmas about everything from foraging to Christmas traditions; the joys of a Manx music pub session to the highs, lows and lockdowns of building a business with longevity; there’s talk of beasts and pirates and taking risks with rum – all this and so much more, wonderfully fuelled by a cheeky Fyn and tonic, of course.

In our second episode, we speak with Roger W Smith OBE, hearing the remarkable story of his rise from Watchmaker’s Apprentice to the top of the industry, running his own workshop of apprentices and forming the Alliance of British Watchmakers; we remember his extraordinary mentor, the great George Daniels, who also lived and worked in the North of the Island; we meet some of Roger’s apprentices and get an exclusive insight into some of the cutting edge machinery they use to create their masterpieces; talk about how they find it to be living on and working from such a small landmass and Roger reveals the latest poignant project he has been tasked with, honouring his mentor and friend.

You'll find photos and videos of the workshop tour on our socials: Facebook