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In this special edition, Sam hosts a quiz of the year, which is quite simply awful. While Juan and Charlie reflect on the big news in 2025. 

In this week’s pod, Juan is back in the chair as he, Charlie and Sam discuss the latest on the minimum wage hike, Tynwald saying no to gas exploration and a Net Zero referendum. Plus, they discuss the progress of the campaign seeking recognition for those who suffered negative effects from Covid-19 jabs

With Sam back, he and Charlie discuss a new concern for Manx farmers, an advent calendar with a difference and the Bishop's vote. Plus a call to cut management at Manx Care, why Manx sausages aren't being packaged on island and the best tune to get the Christmas disco started.

In this weeks Pod, Sam is away having is eye poked at and the Angel of the North returns. Charlie and Juan discuss (over breakfast pastries) Rachel from Accounts and her economy destroying budget... also we feature the spat in the Keys between Speaker Watty and Rob Callister.. and also talk about cats eyes...that are not cats eyes.

With Charlie off carrying out missionary duties in far flung parts of the world, it is up to Juan and Sam to steady the ship and go wildly off topic. This week they chat about a poor Tynwald sitting for the government, the surprise survival of the MiCard, speculate whether the Lieutenant Governor can call an early election and wave bye bye to the Area Plan for the North and West.

In this week's pod: Sam is very excited about the teaser for the sequel to one of his favourite films. Charlie continues to take forward the fight for small businesses and the team takes a surprisingly mature look at pornography on the high seas.

In a special edition of the pod, Charlie and Sam are joined by Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas.

In this week's episode of Manx.New's podcast, Welcome to Friday, Sam and Charlie take a look back at the House of Keys, discuss whether they're proud to be Manx and discuss, in-depth, their favorite Harry Potter.

Juan's in the chair with Charlie and Sam in to look at this week's Tynwald sitting, plus a look at the latest Manx Care news and the MSPCA's bid to ban shock collars. 

In this week's pod, Charlie and Sam dash about a range of topics from an escaped bull to careless dog owners and Buckaroo to Dot Tilbury deserving a Damehood. 

In this week special, Charlie speaks to Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson and his predecessor Eddie Teare to discuss the potential increase in the minimum wage. 

This week's pod focuses on the events in Maughold at the start of the week and the public's reaction to them. We also talk about Charlie's new hair, a drop in the number of GPs, chat about equestrian star Yas Queen and we're joined by Will McCartney and his flying desk.

In this week's pod, Charlie and Sam discuss Storm Amy (McDonald), the proposed minimum wage increase and audiences at the VillaGaiety being told to button it. 

In the storm-lashed Kingdom of Mann, where the Council of Ministers sat in vaulted halls of oak and stone, whispers of intrigue carried louder than the crash of waves. The High Lord, Alfred of Ayre & Michael, chosen by the folk yet ever at the mercy of courtly currents, sought to rule with steady hand.

In this week's podcast, Sam reflects on a big week for FC Isle of Man while Charlie throws her hat in the ring to be the new manager. Plus Steam Packet goings on at the Government Conference and chats with a minister and the leader of Douglas Council and, if that wasn't enough, one year out, Sam has a hot take on next year's general election and who the next Chief Minister will be. 

In this week's pod, Charlie and Sam discuss the tributes being paid to 25-year-old Kian after his sad death last weekend. 

They also look at area plans, the Steam Packet's recent survey a replacement for the Manannan, Yas Ingham, comments on social media and the self-congratulatory culture of LinkedIn.

This week Charlie and Sam discuss school meals, a mental health report into the prisons and wearing school uniforms to bed. Plus a quick dash through a rant about the DoI and all the sports news.

We made a last minute decision to record a special edition of the pod this week as we visited North Harvest.

As well as trying some amazing food, chef Dee tells us about her passion for the farm to table model.

Plus, special guest Jamie talks tourist tax, Sam gives a travel review about Italy and eventually we try to discuss some of this week's news in a race against the setting sun.

Another "One without Sam" - and after the roaring success of having Juan T on last week, Charlie did consider talking to herself, however she backed down and got JT in again. What will upset him this week?

Lots of ranty stuff so sit back, relax and prepare to shout at your pod-playing device as we delve in to the news of the week.